Te Whē - Szn 2

Auckland Pride//Te Tīmatanga

Auckland Pride, with the support of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, have produced Te Whē Szn 2! Hosted by our Kaiwhakahaere Takatāpui Hāmiora Bailey Te Whē gives listeners an intimate look into the creation of Te Tīmatanga as part of Auckland Pride Festival.

Episodes

  1. 07/12/2023

    Te Whē S2 E2 - The Future of Auckland Pride

    In this episode of the Te Whē, our host Hāmi is joined by the newly appointed Executive Director of Auckland Pride, Julia Croft, and Nathan Joe, Creative Director of Auckland Pride.  Julia, a celebrated performance artist, reflects on her journey from studying acting to breaking the mould in her live performance personal work, which led to creating F.O.L.A (Festival of Live Art) with her bestie Nisha Madhan. She emphasises the importance of providing support and resources for independent artists and creating a context that values experimental art. Nathan, a masterful playwright and spoken word artist, shares his creative inspirations and reflects on this year's first Pride Elevates programming. Julia and Nathan express their excitement about their desire to bring a creative approach to shaping Auckland Pride. They discuss the fluidity of roles within the organisation and their intention to build a community that nurtures and uplifts artists. They also highlight the importance of social practice and participatory art in connecting with the zeitgeist and promoting equity. The threesome envisions a future for Auckland Pride that disrupts traditional structures, embraces diversity, and creates a decentralised and organic festival experience - perhaps one that resembles a jellyfish or a forest-like digital ecosystem (we get lost in colourful analogies). They emphasise the power of art and culture in activating the community and providing platforms to come together and celebrate being queer. Thanks to Burnett Foundation Aotearoa for supporting this podcast. Visit them for all your queer sexual health needs at www.burnettfoundation.org.nz

    Te Whē S2 E2 - The Future of Auckland Pride
  2. 07/05/2023

    Te Whē S2 E1 - On the Need to Dance with Words

    Te Whē Szn 2 is Proudly Supported by Burnett Foundation Aotearoa! -- Tune in to Te Whē Season Two, as we delve into the captivating story behind the conception and birth of Auckland Pride's Matariki event - happening this Friday, July 7th at Basement Theatre, immerse yourself in "On the Need to Dance with Words." Listen to the podcast for an intimate look into the creative process behind this event with the producer, and Creative Director of Auckland Pride, Nathan Joe and one half of the curation team, and host of Te Whē, Hāmiora Bailey. Under the radiant light of Matariki, six talented Māori creatives will embody mihimihi and breathe life into the profound work and words of Ani Mikaere as mokopuna. Through whakatauāki and citational practices, they will take you on a transformative journey. Don't miss this extraordinary one-night-only performance, book your tickets now! In his preface for 'Colonising Myths - Māori Realities: He Rukuruku Whakaaro,' Moana Jackson beautifully employs Nanny Bub Bridger's poetic masterpiece, 'To Dance With Words,' to honour Ani Mikaere's generational genius. Through this gesture, he showcases the essence of mana-hononga-tangata, a practice that some believe is often overshadowed by the capitalistic and competitive aesthetics of contemporary Toi Māori. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we celebrate Matariki and the power of artistic expression in this special Matariki season premiere of Te Whē ✨ Buy Tickets for Fri July 7

    Te Whē S2 E1 - On the Need to Dance with Words

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Auckland Pride, with the support of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, have produced Te Whē Szn 2! Hosted by our Kaiwhakahaere Takatāpui Hāmiora Bailey Te Whē gives listeners an intimate look into the creation of Te Tīmatanga as part of Auckland Pride Festival.