Let’s Sing the Blues: A Night with Rick and Luke Steele in the Coromandel

Last December, Luke Steele invited me to play the drums with him and his father, Rick Steele, at a pre-Christmas gig. Despite my initial concerns about not having at least one rehearsal, Luke assured me we’d be fine.
The Beat Goes On – En Pointe Dance Studio Whitianga

This year, En Pointe Dance Studio says goodbye to three of its stars – Courtney, Charli and Indaria. They’ve spent years growing, dancing and making lifelong memories here, but now it’s time for them to move on to new adventures. From tough rehearsals to amazing performances, these dancers have left their mark. And while they’re stepping off our stage, their stories are far from over.
C33Y

Chance Haddon, aka “C33Y” – Hailing from Whanganui and raised in Whitianga, this Ngāti Ruanui artist infuses classic old-school soul into his writing, delivering a new-school flow that spans life experiences, club bangers, and summer anthems. His debut EP, “Find Your Way” (7 tracks), is about to hit the scene!
Ali Gustafson

Ali Gustafson is an artist and former graphic designer with a deep love for New Zealand’s beaches.
Coromind Editorial – Issue 20, 2024

Play that note again, cook it for a bit longer, draw smoother lines, clean it harder, wait until it is dry, shake it before using it, ask for help, price it right, don’t ask for help, question more, wedge the clay, stay quiet, improvise, laugh about it …