Cuba Street
The artist behind the Iko Iko window displays
The ever changing window displays at Iko Iko are also visual treat for regulars and visitors alike to Wellington's Cuba Street. Emma Smith is the clever creative behind the displays, she speaks to… Audio
Classical hits the streets
From Brahms to Bridgerton and Baroque to Beyonce; classical music is hitting the streets of the capital in early September as Classical on Cuba returns for a third year.
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More empty windows on Cuba St as rents skyrocket
On one of Wellington's most famous streets, there's a domino of shops closing their doors.
Owners say they simply can't afford the rent on Cuba Street, and it's losing the charm that once drew crowds… Video, Audio
Fears that Cuba street is losing its boutique edge
More chain stores on Wellington's Cuba Street are sparking concerns about whether the street is in danger of losing its unique creative vibe. Kate Spencer, a Director of Operations at Project Fashion… Audio
Orchestra Wellington gets Classical on Cuba Street
Kickstarting live music again, Orchestra Wellington is bringing music back to the inner city through a creative partnership with CubaDupa organisers and WellingtonNZ, which will see twenty ensembles… Audio
Cubasonic: a mass musical disruption coming to the capital
A mass musical disruption is coming to the Capital as part of the CubaDupa festival next month. 500 muscians will line Cuba Street from one end to the other and perform an original score by Wellington… Audio, Gallery
Women Should Be Seen and Heard
Is the arts a place where women have equal opportunity? And if not, why not? That's the big question at hand in Episode Six of RNZ podcast, Beyond Kate. Audio
Free Agents: bringing New Orleans to Cuba Street
New Orleans' Free Agents Brass Band bring their second-line parade style to Wellington for this weekend's CubaDupa carnival. Nick Bollinger checks out their workshop and learns about the band's stormy…
Night Mayor on Cuba Street - Jason Krupp
You'd be hard pressed to describe Wellington's recent CubaDupa festival as anything but an outstanding success. Two days of street food, live music, street artists, and throngs of happy attendees. If… Audio
Tobias Jundt and Steven Templar
Tobias Jundt and Steven Templar are among the hundreds performing at CubaDupa. We find out what Wellington's answer to Mardi Gras will pan out like this weekend. Audio
The bucket is back
The large yellow bucket that vanished from Wellington's Cuba Street on Sunday night has reappeared. Audio
Wellington Raw Comedy Quest 2015
Amelia Nurse talks to Jerome Chandrahasen, organizer of the event, and finalists Savanna Calton and Joel Hansby. Audio