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Upbeat
A daily music and arts interview programme which ran on RNZ Concert for many years, concluding in 2020.
Navigation for Upbeat
Upbeat concluded in 2020, Interviews, spoken features and podcasts from across RNZ Concert are now available at Concert Talk
Latest audio
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Robert Grubb - Yes, Prime Minister
27 Jun 2013Australian actor playing the role of Sir Humphrey Appleby in the upcoming NZ production of Yes, Prime Minister. Audio
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John McGrath
27 Jun 2013National Theatre of Wales Artistic Director, speaking at the Creative New Zealand National Arts Conference 2013. Audio
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Holly Mathieson - NZ Conductor
27 Jun 2013UK based NZ conductor on her upcoming role as assistant conductor to Marin Alsop at the Last Night of the BBC Proms as well as her work in Berlin. Audio
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Peter Mechen - John Chen Review
26 Jun 2013Peter reviews last weekend's Paekakariki performance by one of NZ's top pianists. Audio
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Jay Laga'aia - Wicked
26 Jun 2013NZ actor and singer on his upcoming role as the Wizard in 'Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz'. Audio
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Paul Jenden - C - A Musical
25 Jun 2013Writer and director of musical theatre show based on his experience with cancer which premieres at Circa Theatre in Wellington. Audio
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Jane Vial - William Beetham Exhibition
25 Jun 2013Curator of NZ Portrait Gallery exhibition of William Beetham works from the mid to late 1800's - opens 27 June. Audio
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Rae de Lisle
25 Jun 2013Wallace National Piano Competition Auckland University Head of Piano on the inaugural Wallace National Piano Competition that takes place in July. Audio
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James Ashcroft
24 Jun 2013Sydney Bridge Upside Down Director of Taki Rua Theatre's staging of 'Sydney Bridge Upside Down'. Audio
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Jennie Khan - Second Love
24 Jun 2013Auckland based cellist and mechanical engineer presenting 'Second Love, A Winter Soiree' with trio of musicians/engineers. Audio
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Caitlin Smith: New Zealand Singer
21 Jun 2013Singer releases her latest album The Thorndon Project: Stories We Tell. Audio
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Elizabeth Whiting: Costume Designer
21 Jun 2013New Zealand costume designer talks about her work on the Auckland Theatre Company's production of Anne Boleyn. Audio
Upbeat
12pm-1pm Music news, talk features and interviews, new releases etc.
1pm-3pm ‘Onstage’ - highlights from RNZ’s recordings of live music performances
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A daily music and arts interview programme which ran on RNZ Concert for many years, concluding in 2020.
Monday to Friday, 12pm-3pm
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