Remembering Tony McClean (0)
7/15/10 •
Tony McClean is a true Kiwi hero, and was named as one of the New Zealanders of the Year in 2008.
The below video from one-time Auckland pop hip hop crew Fat Monks, with their witty homage to organ legend Jimmy Smith. The independent group recorded their album at Sugarlicks Studios a few years back.
The track features a verse from Tony McClean, the teacher who died a little over two years ago now in a tragic accident on Mangatepopo River, where he was taking his students on a rafting trip. Tony tied himself to Tom Hsu, a disabled student of his, in order to try to save him, but in vain, as both were swept away. It is clear that Tony would have made it if he had just gone alone.
I woke up remembering Tony today, not sure why.
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Poetry Slam at Otara (Comments Off)
7/02/10 •
Out South Auckland this May, we caught part of the Pacific Arts Summit poetry slam at Otara Town Centre Stage. The slam was part of a two week long summit celebrating Pacific artforms. Charlie Dark from the UK was the guest on behalf of British Council NZ’s PIYN project 2010.
Charlie was a hit with the crowd of Otara townsfolk & freshies performing his Brotherhood poem “Black Fist”, but it was Ole Maiava, Auckland City’s Pacifika festival director, who stole the show with his hilarious take on Samoan slamming…
More Flyer Art from the Past (0)
6/15/10 •
Digging out and digitising older Sugarlicks and Khuja flyers is a process of reminiscing over some great nights and events with the extended Sugarlixx Fam.
Family Blast (0)
5/12/10 •
The Sugarlixx crew takes flight in a new club night at Rakinos June 25th – Family Blast. Featuring Nat Rose (live PA), Gmuva (label founder), and new Mum LadyJane. Featurinf dancefloor soul and reggae to take your blues away.
PIYN 2010 project (0)
5/12/10 •
We are once again involved in the amazing People In Your Neighbourhood (”PIYN”), project with the British Council in New Zealand. This year shows are held in Auckland, Taupo and Wellington, and feature from the UK – Urban Soul Orchestra & Charlie Dark.
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