Arts

Live Music

Playground Live Music would like to invite you to attend its next all ages live music event at Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba St, on the 16th of November.

The acts performing are Ecstasy (student/s from Wellington High School), Frograts (student/s from Queen Margaret College), and The JayJs (student/s from Wellington High School).

Doors open at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm. Event will finish at 10:30pm

Online tickets can be purchased here: playgroundlivemusic.co.nz

Door sales are also available.

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Songwriting Workshop

To the Front Pōneke is delighted to announce that we are bringing back the day-long Songwriting Workshop on the 14th of December at Massey University.

Applications are open now for women, trans, intersex, gender-diverse, Takatāpui and queer youth ages 12-18 No experience need - APPLY HERE

The workshop will consist of three sessions hosted by local musicians, Sofia Machray, Sylvan Spring and Laura Hatwell.

• Noise Making: Try out new ways to make sounds, experimenting with DAW style apps.

• Music Making: Learn new musical techniques, song structure and how to play with other musicians.

• Songwriting: Learn how to write melodies and lyrics.

Participants will also spend time in small bands trying out the techniques they have learned and jamming song ideas. The workshop cost $15 with sponsored placements available and runs from 10am-5pm