FRONTSEAT. SERIES 1. EPISODE 13

A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each week's show is as topical as possible. (Adapted from TVNZ publicity)

Main items:
Report on plans to develop a purpose-built theatre in Auckland. Interviews: Colin McColl (Auckland Theatre Company), Justin Lewis (New Theatre Initiative), Scott Milne (Auckland City Council), Ben Crowder (Theatre Stampede), Julie Nolan (Massive Company).

Studio interview with Denise L’Estrange Corbet (World founder and designer). A major retrospective of the World label is to be held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

9th Pacific Arts Festival held in Palau. Interviews include: Nina Nawalowalo (director of theatre piece ‘Valu’), Mary Ama (weaver), James Webster (Taonga Puoro), Wi Taepa (ceramic artist), Anton Carter (Creative NZ), Sean Mallon (Te Papa).

‘Fly My Pretties’, a collaboration of members from Wellington bands led by Barnaby Weir (The Black Seeds), record and perform in Wellington. Interviews: Barnaby Weir, Rose Riggir-Cuddy (Loop Recordings), Sam Scott, Age Pryor.