Arts & Culture

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SOLE Music Academy Student Wins Austrian Songwriting Competition

Arts & Culture

13-year-old Christchurch local and SOLE Music Academy student Monet Schutte got an early Christmas surprise when she performed in Austria and won ...

 

Decking the Halls this December

Arts & Culture - What's On

December means the festive season is in full swing for Cityscapers, and Christmas cheer is truly among us with a jam-packed month. The good times ...

 

New friends and old favourites feature in World Buskers Festival 2020

Word on the Street - Arts & Culture - What's On

A stellar lineup packed with new shows has been announced for the 2020 edition of Christchurch summertime spectacle Bread & Circus – World ...

 

NZ Opera to bring Marriage of Figaro to Christchurch in 2020

Arts & Culture - What's On

New Zealand Opera will bring a new production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro to Christchurch in July as part of its 2020 programme. Director ...

 

RDU pick: Beacon of Hope

Arts & Culture

If you enjoy a fusion of synthpop, space disco and house woven together with a bit of techno and funk then Otautahi outfit BEACON BLOOM need to ...

 

The Elements of Art

Arts & Culture - Word on the Street

Don Service is the talent behind RightSide Gallery at 14 Tyne Street in Addington, where you’ll discover more than just paint on canvas. The ...

 

Art Imitating Life

Arts & Culture - Fashion & Wellbeing - People

Ara Institute of Canterbury’s three-year Bachelor of Design (Fashion Technology and Design) easily rocks a reputation for excellence – students ...

 

Q&A: Justin Maclaren, Automatic 80s

People - Arts & Culture - What's On

Synth pop tribute band Automatic 80s will keep the vibe going in The Edge Public Village. We talk to vocalist Justin Maclaren. You’re obviously ...

 

Ladi, interrupted

People - Arts & Culture

Karoline Tamati, aka Ladi6, is back in the studio, back on stage and back from the brink of completely losing her voice. Ahead of her performance ...

 

Q&A: Katherine Jenkins

Arts & Culture - People

Welsh mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is returning to Christchurch, where she last performed in 2011 in a post-earthquake charity concert with ...

 

Fresh Cuts - Spring 2019

Arts & Culture

The local musicians we can’t get enough of. RUSE Having his song ‘Bring the Bomb Squad’ chosen for the RDU Singles Club was another win off the ...

 

Art in the Wild

Arts & Culture - What's On

SCAPE Public Art has delivered its biggest lineup ever. Get ready to be surprised by artworks inspired by the theme Rock : Paper : Scissors – ...

 

Keeping it Real: Postmodern Jukebox

People - Arts & Culture - What's On

Postmodern Jukebox have won a world of fans with their old-skool approach – human beings singing and playing real instruments. Vocalist Aubrey ...

 

Stand-up Central

Arts & Culture

If you’re looking for a laugh, you’re in the right place. Cityscape has the inside scoop on the booming local comedy scene and we’re dishing it ...

 

Q&A: Eli Matthewson

Arts & Culture - People

Christchurch has launched some hilarious Kiwi comics, including the sharp-witted and oh-so-entertaining Eli Matthewson. You may know Eli ...

 

Q&A: Jonty Bennett

People - Arts & Culture

Jonty Bennett is fresh on the scene. He made his comedy debut in 2017 when he was runner-up for the Best Newcomer award and won Spirit of the ...

 

Q&A: Georgie Sivier

People - Arts & Culture

Witty queen Georgie Sivier runs The PlaySpace Theatre Company, which focuses on making accessible, innovative and honest theatre. She’s started ...

 

Q&A: Snap (Grandpa Figs)

People - Arts & Culture

MC extraordinaire and funny guy Snap (aka Grandpa Figs) spends his time doing stand-up, managing comedians, organising tours and orchestrating ...

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