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Paul Nees speaks with Roger Thorpe and Brent Bythell from the Ōtaki Players theatre group. They discuss the history of the group, their productions, and the role community theatre plays in bringing the arts to the Ōtaki community. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

Gavin shares his passion for preserving the history of audio visual technology through the MavTech Museum in Foxton, and how that passion led to creating Blast From The Past Cinema in Oroua Downs. From classic projectors to retro film experiences, this conversation explores why keeping media history alive still matters today. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

A conversation with Alayna about her music and her albums, including her new release Set Her Free. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

Deva talks us through each of the six songs on her brand new EP Future Classic Vol 2: Future and tells us about her live show in Wellington soon. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

A conversation with Grant Stevenson from Seagrass Gallery in Otaki about his involvement in the arts in Wellington and Kapiti, including an initiative to support local musicians. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

Musicians Jess Deacon and Jodie Gummer have set up The Music Room to tutor and mentor other musicians. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

We chat about Hamish's start as a graphic designer, working in the UK, becoming an artist and using Covid MIQ isolation as an artistic opportunity. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

We chat with Liz Alpine from Kapiti Playhouse, delving into the theatre's history, the stories, and the details around the productions. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

A conversation with Waikanae full time artist, Hamish Macaulay, about his unique prints featured at a recent Pataka exhibition. His work is also available locally. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

Our chat with Lucien was so great, we needed a part 2! This round, we chat about Lucien's albums +5, Wax///Wane and Ancient Relics! This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

A second chat with Theia?! Yes! This time we catch up about her Te Kaahu persona, the reception of her Theia debut album and an upcoming Wellington show! This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

A chat with Pukerua Bay jazz saxophonist Lucien Johnson about his early musical life and career beginnings This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

A chat about busking, performance and songwriting with Kapiti duo George and Soph with a great original performance included This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

A chat with Amanda and Kay about the fantastic work the centre does teaching the next generation of musicians This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.