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WOMAD NZ is excited to present a new online programme featuring some of New Zealand's most diverse voices, authors, comedians, musicians and poets.
'World of Words Goes Digital' is a series of 9 rich conversations programmed weekly and starting Sunday 5 July 2020.
Each series shares words of wisdom, inspiration, personal challenges and journeys from an inspiring line up which includes Tame Iti, Mike Chunn, Penny Ashton, Chessie Henry, Te Radar, Elizabeth Smither, Selina Tusitala Marsh, Paul Cleave and Paula Morris.
'World of Words Goes Digital' is a celebration of the spoken word, and
will have you thinking, laughing, listening and learning.
Join the livestream at 9am every Sunday on Youtube or our Facebook page, or watch later here on the WOMAD website
Here's a taster: World of Words Goes Digital | He Kōrero Matihiko o Te Ao | Series 2: Mike Chunn
A star-studded collective of kiwi songwriters and solo artists have joined forces to bring you the epic supergroup that is Congress of Animals. It started as a jam session with friends from some of New Zealand’s best bands - including Trinity Roots, Fly My Pretties, and Flight of the Conchords, and has blossomed into a full blown touring group with a thrilling, eclectic and upbeat feel.
One of WOMAD NZ’s most beloved performers of all time are coming back to wow us with their trademark sound of unique, genre-mashing alternative pop.
The Correspondents – singer Mr Bruce and producer Chucks - create hi-octane, genre-blending dance music. Mr Bruce scats rapidly and dances as though his life depends on it, whilst Chucks takes the audience on a journey through a smorgasbord of genres; from jazz and blues to electro and drum ‘n’ bass.
With their unique aesthetic and insane energy, live shows by this duo live long in the memory.
Fri, 9.30 pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage
Sun, 2.00 pm, TSB Bowl Stage
Thursday, March 03, 2016
"Equally important, the festivals have also allowed many different audiences to gain an insight into cultures other than their own through the enjoyment of music. Music is a universal language, it draws people together and proves, as well as anything, the stupidity of racism." Peter Gabriel
Only 3 weeks til' WOMAD!
Groove will be featuring a special show on 16 March 7.00 PM featuring music, interviews and info on the festival - stay tuned
A little about the festival : WOMAD - World of Music, Arts and Dance the internationally established festival, which brings together artists from all over the globe. The central aim of the WOMAD festival is to celebrate the world's many forms of music, arts and dance.
At the WOMAD campsite 2015 Photo Tim Gruar
As an organisation, WOMAD now works in many different ways, but their aims are always the same - at festivals, performance events, through recorded releases and through educational projects, they aim to excite, to inform, and to create awareness of the worth and potential of a multicultural society.
Peter Gabriel was one of WOMAD's co-founders: "Pure enthusiasm for music from around the world led us to the idea of WOMAD in 1980 and thus to the first WOMAD festival in 1982. The festivals have always been wonderful and unique occasions and have succeeded in introducing an international audience to many talented artists."
2008 Image: Taranaki Newspapers Ltd
WOMAD festivals are family-oriented, diverse and active musical events; sometimes offering as many as seven stages within the festival site. Since the first festival in the UK in 1982, WOMAD has held more than 160 festivals, creating events in twenty-seven countries and islands all over the world, including: Abu Dhabi, Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Sardinia, Sicily, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, UK, and the United States of America.
WOMAD has presented more than one thousand artists at their festivals, bringing the expression of more than 100 different countries to a live audience of over one million people.
Estere - New Plymouth WOMAD 2015 Photo Tim Gruar
WOMAD New Zealand 2014 was the 10th anniversary for WOMAD held at the stunning New Plymouth site in Taranaki. Prior to shifting to New Plymouth WOMAD NZ occurred twice in Auckland, but now takes pride of place at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth.
This year the line up is spectacular St Germain, De La Soul, Calexico, Tami Neilson, Thomas Oliver, Katchafire, Louis Baker, Hazmat Modine, Tiny Ruins, The Jerry Cans, Ester Rada and a whole host more - for the full story go to www.womad.co.nz
The Taranaki daily news website features video footage of Dean talking to The Correspondents at WOMAD as well as their stage show:WOMAD footage from Taranaki Daily news
Lots of details and photo's from WOMAD so far and continuing on the Groove Facebook page (link on the right).
Even if you've missed out this year, have a look and then book the date for next year!
One of the great things about WOMAD is the all age vibe. My favourite quote from The Correspondents gig was "I never thought I'd say this at a gig but "Can I have a wave from the over 65's!" (referring to the special grandstand reserved for people over 65 years old.
It's been a busy day for the Groove crew checking out the sights and sounds of WOMAD 2013. There have been interviews, photos, mingling and much more to keep us all busy. Including entertainment from the skies.
To kick off the party, the Kid will be playing tunes and featuring an exclusive interview with Antibalas one of the most exciting acts coming to the festival this year.
So sign in from 7.30 on Wellington's only independent Jazz and World music station : Groove 107.7FM
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