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Revel in the ultimate night out - 221 | Regional News

Revel in the ultimate night out

We caught up with aerialist, pianist, and accordionist Jackson Cordery about his new variety cabaret and sky-high career soaring through venues of all shapes and sizes across Pōneke, Aotearoa, and beyond.

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A moment in time with Mel Parsons - 221 | Regional News

A moment in time with Mel Parsons

Mel Parsons will celebrate her sixth studio album Sabotage at Old St Paul’s on Sunday the 16th of June before heading to Canada for a Northern Hemisphere festival run.

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Wellington Silver Screeners: Adi Parige - 221 | Regional News

Wellington Silver Screeners: Adi Parige

During the pandemic, filmmaker Adi Parige dove deep into a rabbit hole about Indians in the Antipodes. This led him to reconnecting with his birth country of Aotearoa and embarking on a journey across the Pacific to shoot his short film The Lascar along Wellington’s South Coast.

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Into the swamp - 221 | Regional News

Into the swamp

Ready the carriage for Far Far Away – in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Shrek 2, Ivy Bar and Cabaret will be transformed into a swamp filled with all your fairytale favourites on the 22nd of June.

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A musical rite of passage - 221 | Regional News

A musical rite of passage

Come and cheer on the young musicians shredding it at the Smokefreerockquest Wellington Regional Final on the 8th of June at Sacred Heart College from 7pm.

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From underneath - 221 | Regional News

From underneath

A suitcase full of family photos inspired painter Emma Hercus to craft images steeped in nostalgia, memory, and connection. Explore her work at Twentysix Gallery from the 7th to the 23rd of June.

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