TNT! – Cuba Dupa Friday, March 13

TNT! is a musical project incorporating the explosive power of big band jazz with the mana, rhythmic pizazz and beautiful lyricism of waiata Māori.

Toroa Int , March 13

Morena! You’re tuned into RadioActive.fm with your host Frida, and this morning we’re joined by Finn Manu Bellingham of Toroa, a new project from Shankara NZ. Their latest work Te Tīmatanga traces creation itself, spiralling from Te Kore through pūtātara, kōauau and waiata into a living soundscape and this year. Finn will be playing at Cuba Dupa with their solo project.

Groove Council – Newtown FestFriday, March 6

This time Frida is speaking with Groove Council. They fuse DJ sensibilities with hypnotic soundscapes and jazz-informed improvisational flare to craft infectiously danceable nonstop live sets. Fresh off the release of their debut four-policy EP 'In Session', the council are delighted to be back for another groovemocratic meeting at Newtown Festival.

Half/Angel – Newtown FestThursday, March 5

This week we have Half/Angel on the Amplifiershow talking about their upcoming gigs at Newtown. Half/Angel toe the line of alt-rock, psychedelia, and indie.They’re exciting to listen to, and their singles ‘Debt Collector’ & ‘Boat Ramp + Jitterbug’ will have you struggling to put them in a box and itching to hear what’s next.

Tamatha Paul – Newtown Fest Thursday, March 5

This time Frida is joined by Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul. In January we had her on to reflect on her massive year of 2025, and this time she joins our Breakfast host Frida on Parakuihi to chat about her upcoming DJ set at Newtown Festival.

Celestial Mechanics on The Breakfast show- 16/03/2026

Aotearoa’s longest-running Pride Festival the Wellington Pride Festival is in full swing, celebrating their 40th anniversary this year with two full weeks of rainbow events. One of those events is Space Place’...

Instant Theatre

"Instant Theatre" is a fully improvised, character-driven performance of real people in real situations—created spontaneously before your eyes.

With no scripts, no games, and nothing prepared, our four performers build a rich world exploring the lives of these characters experiencing joy, heartbreak, unexpected life events, revelations of who they truly are.

Every show is a one-night-only window into these lives.

The Bats on the Breakfast Show- 18/02/2026

Fresh from a triumphant, room-rammed set at The Other’s Way festival, Aotearoa indie legends The Bats are heading out on the road to finally deliver the live accompaniment to their much-loved 2025 album Corner...