| | | Hello October, it's good to see you |
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September was fun!
The sold-out audience for the Band Showcase, at The Most on the 12th, enjoyed a great night of music. And the full-house at the NP Singer Songwriters night were treated to an exciting variety of performances with several bands, some new faces and some back after years away, a good range of musical instruments, and lots of musical genres.
That brings us to October - with two Singer Songwriter events to round out the calendar, one in Hāwera on Friday 23rd, and we're back in New Plymouth a week later for the final one for 2026. This'll probably be a full house, so come along early to avoid being turned away.
But it's not quite the end. Keep reading to find out more about radio news and the big finale for 2026:
Taranaki Mountain Roots 2 is part of the FRINGE Taranaki festival, which runs 4-15 November. It will feature 15 acts from around the Maunga in "an explosion of local talent".
FRINGE Taranaki Mountain Roots 2 on Sunday 8th November 8pm
Check out other events, dates, venues and details below.
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| | | How lucky are we, in Taranaki, to have so many local indie radio stations that champion local music. Here is news from two of them .... |
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| | | | | Kicking off next month on The Most FM, in collaboration with Taranaki Singer Songwriters Development Trust, is a new show featuring one Taranaki artist or band per month. Details are still being finalised, including the name of the show, at this stage being called Artist of the Month.
An initial interview with the featured artist will provide snippets to be replayed throughout the month, along with their music.
Watch this space, listen to The Most FM, to find out more.
Let us know if you'd like to be considered as a future Artist of the Month. |
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| | Calling all potential podcasting hosts |
| | | We're on the hunt for potential podcasters who would be keen to present and promote our local singer songwriters in a new radio show/podcast on ART FM.
Starting early in 2027, this would be a pre-recorded, hour-long show with four revolving hosts (so you'd be on only 1 week in 4). It could feature interviews with, and music by, our local singer songwriters presented in your own unique style, as well as promos for what's on in Taranaki. Sounds like fun!
Click the button to register your interest as a future podcaster. |
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| | Centre City Sound Bite Session
- Timeless Therapy
A monthly showcase of incredible Taranaki talent. Sat, 3 October | 12-1pm | Centre City Food Court
Timeless Therapy bring their blend of acoustic melodies, rich harmonies, and heartfelt storytelling to Centre City. Husband-and-wife musicians who first connected through a shared love of music more than two decades ago, they have been writing, performing, and making music together ever since. |
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| | Singer Songwriters Hāwera
Fri, 23 October | 7:30pm | Hāwera Repertory Theatre, 59 Collins St, Hāwera
Heading to Hāwera this time. Come and check out our amazing local Singer Songwriter scene at this very special free event. |
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| | Singer Songwriters New Plymouth
Fri, 30 October | 7:30pm | Little Theatre, 29 Aubrey St, New Plymouth
This is it! The final Singer Songwriter event for 2026. We're expecting a full house, so come along early to make sure you get in. |
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The Evolution Dome, 90 St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth Central
Admission $25 (+ $2.12 Booking Fee)
Following 2024’s spectacular, sold-out explosion of local talent, the region’s ultimate musical melting pot is back with a serious groove:
Mountain Roots 2: Different Voices, Same Horizon.
This year, Singer Songwriters Taranaki are turning up the heat on the diverse sounds shaping our creative backyard, uniting a fresh, yet-to-be-revealed collective of artists under the shadow of the mountain, with live drawings by The Decorative Poet projected between acts, adding another creative layer to the performance and weaving the evening together.
Get ready for a musical journey that spans genres, styles, and voices, ensuring another unforgettable experience.
Come feel the pulse of our homegrown music scene and wrap up the Singer-Songwriters’ season with a bang! |
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SUPPORT THOSE THAT SUPPORT US
A huge thanks to all our volunteers and to all our sponsors. Your support makes these events possible.
TOI Foundation • Lotteries Community • Manella Productions • JGP Projects • Orthotics NZ • New Plymouth Little Theatre • Unlimit • Centre City • Butlers Reef • South Taranaki, Stratford & New Plymouth District Creative Communities • Jetcharm Barbers • Sally Wolfe Property Brokers • BTW • SwampShack • How Good Plumbing Gas and Drainage
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That's all for this month. As always, if you have news, feedback, photos or anything that you'd like to share in future newsletters, please let us know via the website https://www.taranakisingersongwriters.com/ |
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