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LATE 06: Innovate: Entertainment & Cultural Institutions
Thursday, 5 August 2010
This LATE investigates the role that cultural institutions and the entertainment industry will potentially play in the lives of future generations.
To what extent must cultural activities adapt to processes of modernisation? What will the impact of digital distribution of music, movies, television and games be on the way entertainment is made and consumed?
Smart Talk
Finlay Macdonald is joined on the panel by John Barnett, CEO of South Pacific Pictures and Angelina Russo, Associate Professor at Melbourne's RMIT and Aidan Lang, General Director of The NBR New Zealand Opera.
Great Music
Great Music from Pitch Black who will take over the Grand Foyer and natural history floor with a unique audiovisual experience. Nigel Wright, well known for his spacious, expansive sound pieces will perform in the Oceans Gallery.
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LATE 05: Innovate Food
Thursday, 1 July 2010
This LATE explored the contentious topic of the future of the production of our food.
The evening’s panel discussion guests included author, Cuisine editor, columnist, and Masterchef New Zealand judge, Ray McVinnie; Science Leader at the Integrative Research for Sustainability Group at ESR, Dr Karen Cronin; and Rob Whitbourne, Matauranga Maori and agricultural innovation expert. The discussion was moderated by former editor of the New Zealand Listener and award-winning columnist Finlay Macdonald.
Chart-topping New Zealand songstress Anika Moa wooed the LATE audience with her open and heart-felt style in the Atrium. More » |
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LATE 04: Innovate Media
Thursday, 3 June 2010
This month LATE at the Museum asked what a rapidly-changing digital landscape means for broadcasters, policy makers and of course us as audiences?
What sort of news do we like to consume? Amid cheers from the audience, panellist Dr Martin Hirst argued that we need less of the ‘populist Fergie’ and more informative journalism.
Following the debate, Little Bushman took to the stage to deliver a spellbinding performance preceded by an exceptional performance Jeremy Toy (Opensouls) and special guests.
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