It was 40 years ago today ... well not quite, but February 28th 1976 was the date of a legendary gig at the Queenstown Memorial Hall by up and coming hard rock band AC/DC. Matt Warren interviews some of those who were there, including the bouncer, and poses the question 'Who was Rosie'?
Radio station 7QT commenced broadcasting on the AM band in 1937 from the Paragon Theatre Queenstown as the 'Voice of the West Coast'. This two-part program, produced by Miyuki Jokiranta, celebrates the history of 7QT and the role of women in West Coast radio. It features interviews with long-time 7QT broadcaster Verna Wakefield, in conversation with colleagues Lorraine Powell and Wendy Powell, and former station manager Phillip Ebrall.
Meditations on rocks, the universe and everything by Queenstown miner and artist Rory Wray-McCann and geologist Keith Corbett.
Recorded on a dodgy purple transistor radio on Orr Street ... a choice selection of classic 70s hard rock, presented by local bagpiper and radio enthusiast Andrew Bell.
FLUX was an 2 day event held in a disused limestone quarry imagined as a giant singing bowl featuring artists, poets, musicians, visitors and local residents.
Miyuki Jokiranta interviewed participants Cecilia Vicuna, Douglas Kahn, Joel Stern and Camilla Marambio, and presented field recordings collected during the event.
The match continues ...
Here we present all the action from the 2nd half broadcast live by Justin 'JB' Bryan and Andrew 'Tubes' Taylor. Listen out for sneak goals from The Wild Man From Borneo and Old Dog, bringing the Rest back into the contest.
As part of the Unconformity on 16 October 2016, Queenstown's iconic gravel oval hosted an epic match between a mixed team of visiting artists, media and hangers-on and a team of West Coast miners. After a hard-fought match, tempered by hangovers, the West were victorious over the Rest. But football was the ultimate winner, thanks to the spirit and generosity shown by both sides.
We present commentary on the first quarter broadcast on 7UN by Justin 'JB' Bryan and Andrew 'Tubes' Taylor.
As part of the Unconformity on 16 October 2016, Queenstown's iconic gravel oval hosted an epic match between a mixed team of visiting artists, media and hangers-on and a team of West Coast miners. After a hard-fought match, tempered by hangovers, the West were victorious over the Rest. But football was the ultimate winner, thanks to the spirit and generosity shown by both sides.
This is the pre-game commentary broadcast on 7UN by Justin 'JB' Bryan and Andrew 'Tubes' Taylor.
Lynchford, May 1971. Something happened. Strange lights in the sky, flattened grass, a dead cat. Matt Warren investigates.
Radio station 7QT commenced broadcasting on the AM band in 1937 from the Paragon Theatre Queenstown as the 'Voice of the West Coast'. This two-part program, produced by Miyuki Jokiranta, celebrates the history of 7QT and the role of women in West Coast radio. It features interviews with long-time 7QT broadcaster Verna Wakefield, in conversation with colleagues Lorraine Powell and Wendy Powell, and former station manager Phillip Ebrall.
Part 1 of a very special breakfast show hosted by aspiring Queenstown broadcaster Justin 'JB' Bryan, with guests Unconformity director Travis Tiddy and Queenstown Heritage Tours owner Anthony Coulson.
Time slowed down: 78 rpm records played at 33.3 rpm. All night long.