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Focus on Arts

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Focus on Arts - Tim Mills talks with Steve Hall about his Caramello Blues Band( 0:28:57)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 9/02/2025 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - with Unity Wara( 0:30:46)       
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We chat with Kapiti singer Unity Wara about her life and music. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 2/02/2025 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with Kevin Ramshaw from Kapiti Brass( 0:27:11)       
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Paul talks with Kevin Ramshaw from Kapiti Brass about the history of brass bands. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 26/01/2025 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - with Photographer Roger Smith( 0:30:48)       
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In this episode Peter delves into what photographers do on weekends and what they are looking out for. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 15/12/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Edie Moore and Jessie Pollard Simiss off to Globe Theatre( 0:10:26)       
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Graeme talks with Edie Moore and Jessie Pollard-Simiss about their selection to travel to London, to study at the Globe Theatre in 2025 This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 8/12/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Me N Her( 0:26:38)       
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In this episode, Nikki chats to Jo Sharp and Kim James - a comedy & musical duo who perform at retirement villages and care homes from Palmerston North to Wellington - bringing their own style of cheer to the older members of our community This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 1/12/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts-23-11-2024 Roger Smith, photographer.( 0:30:3)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 23/11/2024 12:01:36 p.m.
Focus on Arts-with Maoriland, Toi Matarau and a new intern program( 0:26:0)       
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Clara and Maija talk about the exhibition at Toi Matarau Ki Kapiti and provide an update on what is happening at Maoriland. Toi Matarua is a contemporary and traditional Māori art showcase of Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira descendants and guest artists.
Published: 17/11/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with Rebecca Bond( 0:30:10)       
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In this episode, Nikki talks to 2024 World of Wearable Arts Kapiti artist, Rebecca Bond, about her award-winning piece Changing Perceptions, which was inspired by global symbols, celebrating unity and shared humanity, intertwining diversity and culture.
Published: 10/11/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - with guest Tokerau - jewellery, photography and the Arts trail( 0:27:46)       
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Paul talks to Tokerau Jim and his wife Triffie about Tokerau's jewelry, photography and their involvement in this year's Art TrailThis programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 3/11/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with Alan Wehipeihana( 0:31:0)       
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Paul talks to artist Alan Wehipeihana about his work and involvement in the Kapiti Coast Art Trail. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 27/10/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Paul talks with Arden Harrison, a tattoo artist from Paraparaumu Beach( 0:31:8)       
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Paul talks with Arden Harrison, a tattoo artist from Paraparaumu Beach who is a first time participant in this year's Kapiti Coast Arts Trail This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 20/10/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Dale Webb and Dale's Live Acoustic Events( 0:29:44)       
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Paul talks with Dale Webb organiser of Dale's Live Acoustic Events bringing folk music to Ohau, both in the Ohau Hall and house concerts
Published: 13/10/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- Comedian Annie Harper appearing in upcoming Saturday Laughs( 0:23:35)       
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Focus on Arts Annie Harper, local comedian. Appearing in upcoming Saturday Laughs (19 October). A relative newcomer to comedy, Annie Harper was just a 2024 Wellington Raw Comedy Quest finalist, and is a graduate of the NZ Comedy School. In her 70s, while she’s only starting her comedy journey, she’s had an interesting life (she used to work in Thailand working in sexual health). She currently lives in the Kāpiti Coast. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 6/10/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with photographer Roger Smith( 0:24:46)       
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Paul talks with Roger Smith, Kapiti based photographer, about his passion for photography This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 29/09/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Kingdom of Bling with Kiwi legend Richard O'Brien of Rocky Horror Picture show fame - yes him!( 0:26:32)       
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In this week’s episode, Nikki is super excited to be chatting to Kiwi legend, Richard O’Brien, of Rocky Horror Picture Show fame, about the “Celebration of Kindness tour” - featuring his new satirical musical, “The Kingdom of Bling” - all royalties from which will be going to Auckland's Starship Children’s Hospital in perpetuity.This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 22/09/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with Mariana Waculicz - exhibition From Struggle to Strength( 0:27:18)       
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From our Levin Mall Studio, Oliver chats to Mariana Waculicz, about her latest photography exhibition, From Struggle to Strength, on display at Te Takere in Levin during September. They also talk about Mariana's experiences as a professional photographer in her home country Brazil, why she moved to New Zealand, her support for refugees with the Red Cross, and the effects of AI on the visual arts.
Published: 21/09/2024 1:30:00 p.m.
Focus on Arts- with Kapiti composer Colin Decio( 0:30:3)       
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Paul talks with Kapiti composer Colin Decio about his compositions and the composing process. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 15/09/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - It's Showtime, an interview with Merrick Stein from Paraparaumu College( 0:17:53)       
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In this weeks episode, Nikki chats to Merrick Stein, HOD Music at Paraparaumu College, about the annual charity concert he has been producing for the past 7 years, “It’s Showtime” which raises money for the Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Foundation and Mary Potter Hospice, and features talented students from the college.
Published: 8/09/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts-Kristie Parata and Mohi Edwin from The Atiawa ki Whakarongotai( 0:29:9)       
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Paul talks to Kristie Parata and Mohi Edwin from The Atiawa ki Whakarongotai about the background to the Waikanae Jobs For Nature initiative and the resulting just opened exhibition at Toi Mahara - Kei 'ea Te Komako e KoThis programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 1/09/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - With Connor Norris - talking passion for stage and drama studies in London( 0:32:17)       
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In this week’s episode, Nikki talks to Connor Norris, ex-Paraparaumu College student, and star of many local theatre productions, about following his passion for the stage, which includes moving to London to study at one of the top drama schools, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 25/08/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Featuring Nikau Te Huki aka Casual Healing( 0:30:16)       
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Paul chats with Nikau Te Huki aka Casual Healing (and his tamariki) about his debut album Driftwood. Nikau also plays a song from the album. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 18/08/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Frederick Church from the Mirek Smisek Arts Trust( 0:28:44)       
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Today Viv chats with Frederick Church from the Mirek Smisek Arts Trust about the kilns and residency programme. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 11/08/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Morag Stokes and Birgit Moffitt shortlisted for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize( 0:26:42)       
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Paul chats with Morag Stokes and Birgit Moffitt, two Kapiti artists whose work has been shortlisted for the prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize for 2024 - winner announced 5 August This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 4/08/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Kohai Grace and Wairere Pene speak about their current exhibition at Toi Matarau( 0:33:15)       
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Kohai Grace (curator and weaver) and Wairere Pene (artist) talk about their current exhibition Toiora Ki Te Pō Ki Te Ao currently showing at Toi Matarau - located at Maoriland in Otaki Toi Matarau is a summit for multidisciplinary arts where Māori and Indigenous artists gather, collaborate, are inspired and supported. Thought has been given to enrich the experience of visitors sharing in the mauri of taonga tuku iho. Toi Matarau Gallery is located in the Māoriland Hub in the heart of Ōtaki village. It is the front face of Māoriland – presenter of the Māoriland Film Festival and home to Māoriland Films. https://toi.maorilandfilm.co.nz
Published: 28/07/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Nikki chats to our tech volunteer, Hugh Scott, about another of his passions - being an award winning photographer. ( 0:29:16)       
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In this week’s episode, Nikki chats to our tech volunteer, Hugh Scott, about another of his passions - being an award winning photographer. Hugh shares his photographic journey with us, including his advice/opinions about modern technology in the field of photography.This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 7/07/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Remembering Renee - Nikki chats to Otaki locals Ann Chapman and Jamie Bull about their memories of New Zealand feminist activist, writer, playwright, novelist, poet and short story writer, Renee Taylor ONZM.( 0:22:57)       
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Nikki chats to Otaki locals Ann Chapman and Jamie Bull about their memories of New Zealand feminist activist, writer, playwright, novelist, poet and short story writer, Renee Taylor ONZM, who passed away in December 2023, aged 94. Ann and Jamie also talk about a memorial event they are organising,"Remembering Renee”, which will be held in Otaki on Saturday 6th July.
Published: 23/06/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - In this week’s episode, Nikki talks to Jan Bolwell, director of Crows Feet Dance Collective, about Kapiti Celebs.( 0:14:30)       
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In this week’s episode, Nikki talks to Jan Bolwell, director of Crows Feet Dance Collective, about Kapiti Celebs - a unique mid-Winter variety concert she has devised and is MCing on Saturday 22nd June. This event brings together the Kapiti Coast’s distinguished mid-career and senior performing artists and is dedicated to the memory of the late Sir John Trimmer. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 17/06/2024 8:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts-04-06-2024 - Paul chats with 2024 Taite Music Prize winner Vera Ellen about her life, music, and her prize winning album Ideal Home Noise( 0:29:43)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 4/06/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Focus on Arts- We speak with Darcy Nicholas - a distinguished contemporary Maori artist, who is leading the Toi Maori Aotearoa exhibition at the NZ Art show, and we speak to artist Sophia Parun about her artwork and creative process.( 0:29:21)       
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The NZ Art Show will have around 15 artists, representing renowned national arts organisation Toi Māori Aotearoa and will be exhibiting in this year’s NZ Art Show. Darcy Nicholas is leading the Toi Maori Aotearoa exhibition and has curated a range of emerging and established artists. In this episode we speak to Darcy Nicholas, curator and leading artist for the Toi Maori Aotearoa exhibition in the NZ Art Show, along with Sophia Parun, one of the artists who will be exhibiting at the show. Also going is Ma and Clara from Maoriland. A wonderful reminder to us all to put the NZ Art Show on our calendar and to visit our own Toi Matarua at Maoriland. Some of Darcy and Sophias works are on display at Toi Matarua. visit https://toi.maorilandfilm.co.nz and https://www.artshow.co.nz for more information.
Published: 19/05/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Nikki speaks to a long-time friend of Sir Jon Trimmer, Roger Booth, about the establishment of a scholarship to support Kapiti based performing and visual artists.( 0:27:59)       
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In this weeks episode, Nikki speaks to a long-time friend of Sir Jon Trimmer, Roger Booth, about the establishment of a scholarship to support Kapiti based performing and visual artists, and the talent who will be appearing at the concert being held at the end of May, to kickstart the scholarship funds. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 12/05/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Nikki is talking to Otaki local, Stevie Metin, about her one woman show, Remember Me - a heartwarming and vibrant anecdotal dive into a whirlwind of emotion and love - being staged at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, on Friday 10th May.( 0:26:31)       
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In this episode, Nikki is talking to Otaki local, Stevie Metin, about her one woman show, Remember Me - a heartwarming and vibrant anecdotal dive into a whirlwind of emotion and love, following the journey of a young girl and her beautiful Nana – being staged at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, on Friday 10th May.
Published: 5/05/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - We speak to comedian, poet, actor and script writer Alayne Dick who is coming to Kapiti with the Comedy Festival on 18 May 2024( 0:19:50)       
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We talk comedy fest, how Alayne got into comedy and cats, we have to talk about cats! Alayne also has her solo show in Wellington "Purple is the Gayest Colour" between 7 and 11th May.
Published: 29/04/2024 7:00:00 p.m.
Focus on Arts-We catch up with all the latest happenings at Maoriland including the marvellous success of the short film festival( 0:29:24)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 21/04/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts-Paul talks to Neil Worboys about his work with Wellington Heads and other recent projects and includes a live performance( 0:29:15)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 14/04/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- Paul talks to Neil Worboys about his early musical life and Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band( 0:29:41)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 7/04/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with Kelly-Anne Ngatai - the first wāhine to complete a degree in Poutuarongo Tai Whakarākai ( 0:28:12)       
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Kelly-Anne Ngatai is the first wāhine to complete a degree in Poutuarongo Tai Whakarākai - Whakairo (Bachelor of Design and Art - Carving) through Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki. She talks to Nikki about her journey with this over the past three years.
Published: 10/03/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Mulled Wine Concert with Nikolai Saratovsky( 0:17:11)       
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An amazing talent is coming to Paekakaraiki in the form of world class pianist Nikola Saratovsky - a piano recital on Sunday March 10 at the memorial Hall in Paekakariki. Mary takes us through some of what you can expect during this event. Contact marygow@gmail.com This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 3/03/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Poet Ingrid Prosser talks performance Poetry( 0:34:21)       
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In todays show, Nikki talks to local poet Ingrid Prosser about performance poetry on the Kapiti Coast - Ingrid also shares three of her poems with the listeners.
Published: 25/02/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Learn about the Kapiti Writers Retreat - held annually in Waikanae ( 0:20:6)       
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Nikki chats to Kirsten, founder of the Kapiti Writers Retreat, which is a holistic writing event held annually at El Rancho in Waikanae and incorporates workshops, yoga and fellowship. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 18/02/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Clara from Maoriland and special guest Waiongana talk art, learning and the art of pounamu( 0:21:27)       
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This week Catherine speaks to Clara and Waiongana from Maoriland This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 11/02/2024 11:46:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- Adienna Sloman talks to Nikki about her first year studying dance at Brent Street Performing Arts School in Sydney( 0:20:27)       
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Ex- Paraparaumu College student Adienna Sloman has just finished her first year studying the dance programme at Brent Street Performing Arts School in Sydney and talks to Nikki about her dance career thus far
Published: 4/02/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Focus on Arts-08-12-2023 Susi White the Te Horo Kilns( 0:16:11)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This week, Susi White talks about the journey to the opening of the Te Horo Kilns tourism site - which honours the late Mirek Smíšek, who hand-built the kilns to create his pottery masterpieces on the Kāpiti Coast for almost 30 years
Published: 8/12/2023 2:24:05 p.m.
Focus on Arts-17-11-2023 Terry Fitzgibbon talks to Catherine about his beautiful book Salt, Coastal Connections, is filled with beautiful photos and poems( 0:26:46)       
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This gorgeous book Salt, Coastal Connections, is filled to the brim with amazing photography and gorgeous poetry. Local Kapiti resident Terry, writes poems which are layered by his lifelong coastal experiences and in this book they are accompanied by the most exquisite black and white photographs that tell wonderful stories on their own. A beautifully presented book to seek out.
Published: 17/11/2023 2:54:37 p.m.
Focus on Arts-10-11-2023 Maoriland promoting the arts( 0:26:34)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 10/11/2023 2:48:08 p.m.
Focus on Arts -27-10-2023 Bowater Band's 2nd release song and a video opportunity!( 0:20:16)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 27/10/2023 2:48:00 p.m.
Focus on Arts-06-10-2023 - Toi MAHARA Opening Weekend Festival( 0:26:39)       
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This week's episode we speak to Janet Bayley from Toi Mahara about the opening of the gallery.
Published: 6/10/2023 2:53:51 p.m.
Focus on Arts-08-09-2023 Charles Callis (Kos) - Playwright & Filmmaker.( 0:24:46)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 8/09/2023 2:32:37 p.m.
Focus on Arts - A special piece of theatre in Te Reo Maori for pre school children - coming to Otaki on 4th Sept.( 0:20:18)       
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Catherine speaks with Alex Granville from Taki Rua who are presenting Jamie McCaskill’s Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere in a highly engaging, 25-minute piece of theatre in te reo Māori for young children and whānau of all backgrounds.
Published: 31/08/2023 9:45:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts-25-08-2023 Blues Roots & Groove Festival( 0:34:56)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 25/08/2023 4:07:36 p.m.
Focus on Arts-21-07-2023 Arlo Kelly - young author( 0:31:24)       
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Nikki chats to local teenaged author Arlo Kelly about his first book "Echo" being a finalist in the NZ Book Awards.
Published: 21/07/2023 3:15:43 p.m.
Focus on Arts-07-07-2023 Jo Bissett( 0:15:23)       
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his programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 7/07/2023 3:05:57 p.m.
Library special - Graeme talks to Ian Littleworth from KCDC on the Waikanae Library 01-07-2023( 0:27:13)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 1/07/2023 3:55:49 p.m.
Focus on Arts-26-05-2023 Jim Moriarty talks about the play - The Battalion( 0:23:51)       
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Jim Moriarty talks about the play The Battalion - Written by Helen Pearse-Otene
Published: 26/05/2023 3:06:04 p.m.
Focus on Arts-21-04-2023 Whalesong( 0:29:31)       
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 21/04/2023 3:47:49 p.m.
Focus on Arts-08-04-2023 The Harmonic Resonators( 0:21:19)       
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his programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Today, Nikki talks with Jeremy from the family music group, the Harmonic Resonators
Published: 8/04/2023 11:38:52 a.m.