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Finlay Macdonald
Finlay Macdonald is a widely respected contributor to newspapers and publications throughout the country. He is the former editor of NZ Listener, commissioning editor for Penguin Books, and now writes columns, social commentary and edits the Sunday Star-Times books pages.
He has also worked for Metro Magazine, and as a writer for television, including documentary, serial drama and comedy.
At this year's Qantas Media Awards, Finlay was given the Best Overall Columnist Award for his weekly Sunday Star Times column. British-born Macdonald recently joined Radio Live, hosting a Sunday morning show with a focus on current events, politics and reviews. |
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Moana & the Tribe
Moana & the Tribe were formed in 2002, quickly cementing their reputation as one of the most successful indigenous groups to emerge from Aotearoa. The bands CD Toru entered the European World Music Charts at a staggering 17. The group have played nearly 150 international concerts; the most recent ranged from Kanak villages in the islands of New Caledonia to sell out concerts in Russia. Described in the US magazine The Beat as a “truly inspiring performing and recording artist”, Moana is a recipient of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM), a Life Time Recipient of the Toi Iho Maori Made Mark and received the 2005 Te Tohu Mahi Hou a Te Waka Toi Award from Te Waka Toi (Creative New Zealand), in recognition of outstanding leadership and contribution to the development of new directions in Maori art. |
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Sir Paul Reeves
Sir Paul Reeves is a former Archbishop of New Zealand and Governor-General. Sir Paul was awarded the Queen's Service Order in 1990, and the following year was appointed Anglican Observer at the United Nations in New York. A multiplicity of positions followed in 1994: Deputy Leader of the Commonwealth Observer group to South Africa; Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Trust; Dean of Te Rau Kahikatea, and Visiting Montague Burton Professor of International Relations at the University of Edinburgh. On 5th February 2007, Waitangi Day, Sir Paul was appointed to the Order of New Zealand, New Zealand's highest honour, restricted to twenty living New Zealanders at any one time. |
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Denis O'Reilly
A writer, social activist, coach and businessman. He believes the people of Aotearoa are our nation's most valuable resource, and we must seek to facilitate greater social and economic participation for all New Zealanders. |
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Carol Archie
Carol Archie has written a number of books on Maori-Pakeha interaction, including Skin to Skin: Intimate true stories of Maori-Pakeha intermarriage, described by Herald on Sunday as "...a wonderfully optimistic book, an antidote to the differences and divisions that usually line up under the heading 'race relations'." |
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David Slack
A respected columnist, journalist and speechwriter. He's also author of the popular Island Life blog on Public Address. |
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Little Bushman
Little Bushman, featuring members of Fat Freddy’s Drop and former members of Trinity Roots, was formed as a trio in 2005, with Joe Callwood joining the group after the band felt the need for a fourth element. The musical catalyst binding the songs and band together is the combined love for the experimental, psychedelic music of the late 60s. This form of music gave voice to a young rebellious audience whose distaste for war and corrupt politics was often met with force. The likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zep, The Who and Cream were paramount in representing freedom of thought and expression.
“When we are engaged in our music, whether it be in the studio or performing live, our first concern is the dynamic direction of the song. ‘Where is it going to peak? Where will the quietest point be? Draw the audience in here, blow them out there.”
“We collectively try to create a journey without sounding contrived and have made a conscious decision to use influences from the experimental, psychedelic Rock era of the 60s and 70s: Led Zep, Jimi Hendrix, The Who. It is inside their poignant creations that we find the perfect balance of social concern and a ‘no fear’ form of expression. Love, war, turmoil, politics, family, pegasus and the universe. All of the above with the lights off. Unashamed musical indulgence resulting in sated emotional exhaustion… beautiful.”
Tom Callwood - Upright Bass, Electric Bass, Cello, Vox
Joe Callwood - Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vox
Rick Cranson - Drums, Vox
Warryn Maxwell - Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Sax, Lead Vox. |
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DJ Submariner
DJ Submariner, aka Andy Morton, may appear to have come through the ranks quickly with the success he has achieved as a producer, but his talents are built on a solid foundation. Throughout the 1990s Submariner’s studio ‘The Hut’ became the locale of choice for the likes of Che Fu, Ermehn and King Kapisi. This led to writing and production duties on Che Fu’s pioneering '2 B Spacific'. As a beatmaker first and foremost, his output has been demonstrated through the wide variety of artists he has worked with.
Submariner has remixed everyone from Bic Runga to Salmonella Dub, and his solo tracks for compilations like 'Sideways' on Round Trip Mars have resulted in playlist action from high flyers like Mr Scruff and The Rockers HiFi. His musical thumbprint can be heard on albums from Mark De Clive-Lowe (co-producing the 'Six Degrees' album), Dam Native, King Kapisi, Sola Rosa and both Dimmer records. Often part of the Dimmer live band, Andy is also one of the most respected producers in the game as well as being a long time DJ on 95bFM, George and Base. He is also one third of the Turnaround DJ team, alongside Manuel Bundy and Cian.
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DJ KillaManRaro (Ned Ngatae)
Ned has recorded and performed with an array of kiwi and international artists from a myriad of musical backgrounds including Soane, House of Downtown , Dick Johnson, The Mutton Birds, Sola Rosa, International Observer, Tha Feelstyle, Trinity Roots, and Dimmer . his work with the latter resulted in his receiving the 2004 new zealand music awards for "best live band" & "best rock album" for you've got to hear the music, as well as being nominated for the a.p.r.a silver scroll award for the single "getting what you give". at present Ned is busy in the studio banging out beats for his own album, as well as collaborating on upcoming releases from Juse , Ladi6, Tha Feelstyle, and Paddy Free's (Pitch Black) solo album.
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