{Suite} Gallery and the Ans Westra Estate are pleased to present, for the first time ever, the iconic series Washday At The Pa. This pop-up exhibition includes the complete series of photos made by Ans Westra in Ruatōria in 1963 for the controversial school journal Washday at the Pa, including images that have never been exhibited or published before. Along side this will be a selection of items from the Ans Westra Vault, including displays of cameras, books and newspaper clippings from Ans’s scrapbook at the time.

This free exhibition is being held at Courntey Creative, the site of the old National Bank. Its former bank vault is now the Ans Westra Vault, which has contained her work and archives since her passing in 2023. For more info - including how to book for a limited number of tours to the Ans Westra Vault - head to www.suite.co.nz.

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Join the Active Whānau on Wednesday 17 September  at the Hannah Playhouse from 7-9pm for an intimate night of music and kōrero by some of RadioActive.FM’s favourite local musicians, DJ’s, and do-ers  who have helped build our thriving scene!

See some of your favourite Active presenters on stage including Breakfast host Sunaina Born and Amplifier’s Don Luchito, presenting an unforgettable night of Capital Culture.

Expect the eclectic, peppered with inspiration and special live performances you won't see elsewhere!

FEAT. BARRY SAUNDERS (THE WARRATAHS)  / NIKAU TE HUKI  (CASUAL HEALING) / LISA TOMLINS & VANESSA STACEY (CHOCOLATE BOX) / IAN JORGENSEN (BLINK) / TED MILLS  /  & GEOFF STAHL (TV DISKO) & DALLAS TAMAIRA, CONWAY JEUNE & IAIN GORDON (FAT FREDDY'S DROP)!

This extraordinary evening will give our listeners and fans a rare opportunity to see some of their favourite DJs in person and on stage for a live performance.

In these tricky times, we feel it's important to come together, and that’s why we  are bringing our listener whānau together in person.

We’ve made our ticket prices affordable too- starting at $10/$15 - creating a truly accessible event that everyone can be a part of!

And for those who can afford a bit more, we have a special surprise… We are offering a $50 VIP TICKET which includes backstage meet-and-greet before the show!!

Tickets are available at undertheradar.co.nz.

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Join Te Waka Huia for the final Kotahitanga event featuring a collaborative response to He Kura Toi Tangata from Wellington taonga Riki Gooch and Bennett Pomana.
Be prepared for textured sound and thought gymnastics with Riki on the drums and Bennett on the mic, closing out the series with one epic jam from these two legends.
For Active card holders, Wellington Museum is offering an exclusive $15 OFF your tickets when you use the select code at online checkout or bring along your Active card. The code will be emailed out to all Active Card holders.
Doors open from 5:30
Tickets from www.museumswellington.org.nz ...

Slide into the weekend with a rotating cast of the city’s finest selectors, hosted by FAM & the Jewel School.
From golden-hour grooves in the courtyard to late-night floor shakers, expect a soundtrack that moves seamlessly from dinner plates to dance moves. you’re guaranteed global flavours, deep cuts, and feel-good rhythms to get you jumping, grooving, and starting your weekend off just right...
Friday 19th September 7pm
Free entry ...

Fabric Entertainment presents an incredible orchestral tribute to the Rap icon Dr Dre.
Hear his biggest tunes come to life like never before with vibrant string and horn sections, performed by some of the best musicians the capital has to offer at Meow on the 19th of September.
Featuring powerful rappers Rapp Scallion and Dez Rydah tearing up the mics alongside the incredible soaring vocals of Linda Joy + Support.
Tickets are available now at www.meow.nz - don't miss out, this one's going to be huge. ...

In celebration of WOW’s 20th anniversary in Wellington, meet our costume artisans and discover how legendary characters leap from page to screen – stitch by stitch.

Meet our artisans! At our exclusive events, we invite you to step into the creative heart of Wētā Workshop and uncover the magic woven into the world's most extraordinary cinematic costumes.

Meet the makers

Hear directly from the artisans who dress gods and monsters. In this intimate event, our costumers and craftspeople share their secrets, techniques and passion that defines some of the most recognisable costumes on screen. Ask our crew any burning questions you have. These Wētā Workshop veterans of over 20 years have been with us since we first dressed hobbits and dwarves for The Lord of the Rings.

Don't miss the magic and reserve your spot today from wetaworkshop.com!

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Wellington Community Choir is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a concert on the 20th of September.
The programme features world music including works by local composers.
This concert is for anyone who has ever been moved by a melody or found home in harmony.
Kicking off at 5pm at Wesley Methodist Church on Saturday the 20th of September.
Tickets are available from Humanitix.com plus limited door sales on the night – $20, unwaged $15, under 14 free. ...

Get your halloween plans sorted - get yourself a ticket to RadioActive.FM & BATS Theatre's "Rave To The Grave"!

30+ DJs over 3 stages in the BATS building, this is one frightful fundraiser not to be missed!

Featuring DJs from your favourite RadioActive.FM shows, including devilish parings of...

🎶 Rizzo & 3TC (Across The Board, Te Ao Tech)

🎶 Seini & Manakin (The Friday Flow, The Top 11)

🎶 Big A & Groovin' Pete (The Session)

🎶 Nam Chucks & J Swizzle (Homebass)

🎶 Juse1 & Kerb1 (The Wednesday Night Jam)

🎶 Rythmatix & Unwell (Future Funk)

🎶 Don Luchito & G Major (The Amplifier Show, The Wednesday Night Jam)

...and many more!

Earlybird tickets are sold out! Capacity is extremely limited, don't miss out!

Can't make the rave? You can still support RadioActive.FM & BATS Theatre with a donation.

Find tickets, lineup, and more details at www.radioactive.fm/ravetothegrave

Dance until you're undead

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