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    • Shake your tail feather…
      • There is no denying it, neo-burlesque has hit Wellington with the likes of Dr Sketchy, the Roller Derby and the works of Fuse Circus, but this revival has finally been cemented in the capital with its very own Burlesque Dance school and it’s not for professionals…
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    • Jess Chambers – 27 September, San Francisco Bathhouse
      • Jess Chambers is no stranger to the Wellington-music scene having championed a successful debut album; worked with the likes of Rhian Sheehan, Module and the Upbeats; AND been responsible for the tender female vocals for the much-loved, much-hyped the Woolshed Sessions coterie that have sold out numerous performances and produced a collection of catchy-country-licked-pop songs.
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    • Good Night The End – 11 September, Downstage Theatre
      • The capacity crowd at the opening night of Jo Randerson’s Good Night – The End was a testament to the reputation that Randerson, and her production company Barbarian Productions, had cultivated over the years… or perhaps the slightly unnerving publicity stint that saw grim reapers, courtesy of the Binge Culture Collective, wander round town…
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    • Ravenous for theatre…?!
      • Then head along to the BATS theatre and check out the annual Young & Hungry Festival, which is set to kick off on the 10th July!This year is the fifteenth birthday of this unique festival that seeks to support budding theatre-types in all aspects of the industry, from acting to design to marketing to backstage crew.
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    • The Raft – 12 June, Downstage Theatre
      • The Downstage Theatre was almost unrecognisable as I took my seat in the light-dimmed room to watch The Raft. Laid out before me was an impressive cross-section of a bach, complete with wood-panelled floors and walls. There were thin branches of dead bracken hanging from the ceiling and a cute pot-belly stove tucked in a corner. This clever set-design, along with intelligent lighting and sound, set the scene for an incredibly moving piece of theatre that I cannot recommend highly enough.
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    • Fly My Pretties - 13 June, St James Theatre
      • The 20th century had Sir Howard, Dame Kiri, John Rowles, the Finn brothers, Dobbo, and those loveable larrikins from Shihad. You can now add Fly My Pretties to that list. The first iconic, kiwi music-act, of the 21st century. I have no problem saying this because I saw it with my own eyes. The most talent-packed stage anybody could ever wish for, all working as a team to produce one stunning show that almost reeked of quintessential Kiwiana.
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    • Othello Polynesia - 2 June, Downstage Theatre
      • It was too often a case of missed opportunities and uneven performances for the opening night of Othello Polynesia.  Not to say that there weren’t any highlights amongst this modern retelling of an ancient story.  But when you’re taking more interest in the funnier parts of such a classic drama, it’s obvious something’s a bit lacking in terms of the production and its respective players.
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    • Collapsing Cities - 29 May, Bodega
      • For as long as I’ve known the Auckland-based Collapsing Cities there has always been a degree of hype. I guess this was largely due to their bNet domination with the singles Seriously, Or So I Said Last Weekend and Fear Of Opening My Mouth and the successive release of their well-received debut album Elixir Always.
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    • Flipper! Flippin’ Yeah
      • Flipper, in their current incarnation of Bruce Loose, Ted Falconi, Steve DePace and Rachel Thoele, are making their way to the San Francisco Bath House on June 18th as part of a longtime coming and largely antipodean tour. Flipper formed in San Fransico back in 1979 and went on to become one of post-punk’s, no-wave’s and noise rock’s most significant bands. They even had a large impact on the grun
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    • Comedy Divas – 18 May, Embassy Theatre
      • I have never been to the Comedy Divas evening, it is something that I have always intended to check-out, but have inevitably missed it every year. I think it’s the allure of a diverse range of comediennes and the promise of a goodie-bag for a reasonable buck, that gets me every time. Clearly a total win for a tight-arse that thinks stand-up comedy can be a bit of a gamble…
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    • Wellington Batucada want YOU
      • Remember the Cuba Street Carnival?  What about those fantastic, drum beating, fish-headed guy’s who took the illuminated night parade by storm?  Well they want YOU. Wellington’s Batucada – our very own community-based Samba percussionists – are on the lookout for new talent.
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    • Matt and Kim tonight!
      • Brooklyn-based noisemakers Matt and Kim are a charming, dorky, chaotic, euphoric two piece with Kim on drums and Matt on keys. Their 2006 debut and recent release Grand are both full to the brim of their own blend of spontanious punk on a fistfull of happy pills which really shines live. More like an out of control house parties than concerts, their shows are an exhilarating, rambunctious affair,
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    • Happy to change hands
      • Happy Bar always likes a surprise.  And that attitude hasn’t changed, with the established ‘Experimental’ music venue moving into the capable hands of new owners, Deborah Resnick and Sam Macleod. The more out there shows will be limited to one night a week, with Tuesday’s becoming “Experimental Tuesday's”, continuing the Happy tradition of weird and wonderful performances.
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    • Tongan Ninja to Screen at the Film Archive on Thursday...
      • See what the chaps from comedy duo Flight of the Conchords were up to six years ago - go and see Tongan Ninja, which will be screened at the Film Archive on Thursday. The Tongan ninja was trained in the ancient art of ninjitsu. When his father was eaten by a fish, Sione (Sam Manu) was brought up to follow the way of the ninja. Now he must journey toward his greatest challenge and defend the b
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    • Match-point: Flight of the Conchords
      • The Flight of the Conchords' masterminds, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, have achieved outstanding international success over the last five years… a Grammy… two Emmy nominations… four New Zealand Music Awards… 184,826 myspace friends....and are now a major-draw card for an upcoming charity tennis tournament at the Wellington Renouf Tennis Centre… neat… 
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    • Socially Conscious Punk Rockers Propagandhi play SFBH on Wednesday...
      • There are lots of those activist punk rock type of groups around these days. To be honest, I find that most of them are a bit too earnest to take seriously. Their message usually seems to overshadow the actual music. But Canada's Propagandhi who formed in 1986, are one of the true blue originals who I reckon are the real deal and really worth seeing. Not only do they have
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    • Dan Deacon and High Places live at Bodega!
      • Dan Deacon has a graduate degree in electro-acoustic and computer composition, which he uses to create spazzed out 8-bit electronic euphoria. He has an aversion to stages, making his performances something to behold.  He piles up synthesizers and effects pedals on a low sitting table, somewhere among the audience, and encourages participation.  He released a whole bunch of independent re
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    • New Season at Downstage
      • Downstage Theatre is one of Wellington's oldest and best, next year will mark it's 45th birthday. Downstage has always been an avid supporter of great theatre and the up and comers. I have seen some amazing plays at Downstage this year, such as Bare and On the conditions and possibilities of Helen Clark taking me as her young lover. Judging by the line-up for the first half of 2009, Downstag
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    • Valve has closed it's doors.
      • Since late November, internet forums have been full of speculation, some grief and lots of "where will we go now" over the news of Valve Bar unexpectedly closing it's doors. Valve, on Vivian Street, was notorious in Wellington for being the bar that bands started out at, it avidly supported local bands and the underground, with punk and metal being the staple genres you would hear coming ou
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