Episode Playlist
Sweet Talk 15-01-2021 Bad Habits( 0:58:24)
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Good Habits are a UK alt-folk duo, composed of singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist Pete Shaw, who have been stranded in NZ during Covid lockdowns - lucky ole NZ.
Currently in New Plymouth for their performance at the Festival of Lights, they called into ART for a chat.
Published: 1/15/2021 2:15:00 PM
Sweet Talk 14-01-2021 Renee Milner( 1:1:43)
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Renee Milner is back in town and will be performing at the Festival of Lights this weekend. She joins Alessandra (complete with guitar) to talk about life, music and more
Published: 1/14/2021 10:45:00 AM
Sweet Talk 22-12-2020 Taranaki Emergency Management( 0:28:50)
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Todd Velvin and Alister Newton from Taranaki Emergency Management discuss keeping friends and family safe over the Christmas/New Year period, and the importance of community in emergency response
Published: 12/22/2020 1:04:55 PM
Sweet Talk 18-12-2020 In the Shallows( 0:53:50)
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Dani Parsons and Lance Shepherd make up the duo In the Shallows, in town to play a pop-up gig. Today they talk with Alessandra and share their music
Published: 12/18/2020 11:30:00 AM
Sweet Talk 15-12-2020 All Tomorrow's Parties( 0:57:57)
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Summer's here at last, and all of the parties and festivals that come with it. Alessandra previews at some of them before being joined by JB - free spirit and artist
Published: 12/15/2020 4:15:00 PM
Sweet Talk 08-12-2020 Kia ora Kizomba( 0:56:23)
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Lee Aiono, visiting dance instructor from Auckland, Jen Little, dance enthusiast, and Kiel de Buisson, Director of Dance Connexion New Plymouth, share their love of Bachata and Kizomba and the growing craze for Latin Dance in Taranaki
Published: 12/8/2020 12:27:00 PM
Sweet Talk 24-11-2020 Joseph Michael( 0:21:32)
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Joseph Michael current artist in residence at Auckland University of Technology speaks about his current project Raised up Sky, an augmented reality artwork, discusses the unique identity of icebergs and collaboration across cultures and borders through pandemic.
He is joined by Lisa Berndt of the Govett Brewster Art Gallery in this interview with Alessandra Keighley.
Published: 11/24/2020 11:00:00 AM
Sweet Talk 24-11-2020 Quakers( 0:23:17)
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Anne and Liz speak about the Taranaki monthly meeting, tell their own stories and share what the practice brings to them. Find out more on Quaker.nz
Published: 11/24/2020 11:00:00 AM
Sweet Talk 19-11-2020 Synthony and the Healthy Living Forum( 0:26:44)
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DJ General Lee on the collaboration that is Synthony, coming to the Bowl of Brooklands on Jan 23rd, 2021. Also Hilary Blackstock of Sport Taranaki, on the Healthy Living Forum, Nov 25th at the New Plymouth Sportsfishing and Underwater Club
Published: 11/19/2020 1:35:00 PM
Sweet Talk 13-11-2020 Hanahiva Rose - Interview only( 0:21:19)
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Assistant Curator Contemporary Art Hanahiva Rose discusses upcoming visit from artists Sorawit Songsataya and Ayesha Green, background to their practice, themes and explorations. The artists will join Hanahiva in conversation at a free public talk at the Govett Brewster Art Gallery 2pm Sunday November 15
Published: 11/13/2020 11:30:00 AM
Sweet Talk 13-11-2020 ( 0:54:41)
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Assistant Curator Contemporary Art Hanahiva Rose discusses upcoming visit from artists Sorawit Songsataya and Ayesha Green, background to their practice, themes and explorations. The artists will join Hanahiva in conversation at a free public talk at the Govett Brewster Art Gallery 2pm Sunday November 15.
Published: 11/13/2020 11:30:00 AM
Sweet Talk 03-11-2020 Art for Refuge ( 1:1:16)
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Shona Smith, from Taranaki Women's Refuge, talks about their upcoming fundraiser art auction. John McLean, contibuting artist, speaks about his practice and why he feels strongly about contributing to the event.
Published: 11/3/2020 12:45:00 PM
Sweet Talk 30-10-2020 Reset 2020 and Feast Festival( 0:59:17)
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Virginia talks with Lisa Haskell from TAFT and Rachel Church of Feast Festival Taranaki about these two great events running side-by-side in November. Featuring music by artists performing during Reset 2020
Published: 10/30/2020 3:30:00 PM
Sweet Talk 23-10-2020 Gardens and Art - a Collaboration( 0:59:17)
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Virginia talks with three women who working together on a wonderful collaboration. Meet Tetsu Garnett of Taranaki Garden Festival, Erin Strampel of Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail and Niki Jenkinson of Taranaki Arts Trail. Also meet actor, Alison Quigan, who, along with Mark Hadlow, in bringing Roger Hall's play "Winding Up" to Taranaki.
Published: 10/23/2020 11:45:00 AM