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      May 25, 2019
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Deeply passionate foodie and amateur musician. Kirsten spends her down time going to gigs, drinking too much coffee, and crying over dogs.

In Review: I am Rachel Chu

Kirsten Marsh
August 7, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, Theatre
After a wildly successful run at Auckland Fringe this year, and awards to show for it, I am Rachel Chu has returned to the Basement Theatre to give us another hit of cultural commentary and raucous hilarity. ...

New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Snort With Friends

Kirsten Marsh
May 4, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival, Theatre
As a long time fan of Snort, I was excited to head down to their opening night fundraiser show at the Rangitira, Q Theatre, on Friday. This is the biggest show ever in the history of Snort, featuring special g...

In Review: Daniel Champagne @ Wine Cellar

Kirsten Marsh
March 19, 2019
Listen, Music, rock, Uncategorized
On a balmy Wednesday night, I’m at the iconic Wine Cellar on K’Road. I cut through the bar and walk into the dimly lit back room where Daniel Champagne is lying on his back, on the humble platform that passes ...

Interview: ASHY discusses her latest single ‘Over You’ and plans for the future

Kirsten Marsh
September 16, 2018
Entertainment, Listen, Music, Spotlight, Watch and Listen
With her latest single ‘Over You’ released and more on the way, ASHY (Aswini Batchelor) is the freshest pop talent coming out of Christchurch. At only 19, she is bristling with energy and intellect, and is no s...

In Review: Daniel Champagne @ Blue Smoke 22/04/18

Kirsten Marsh
April 26, 2018
Culture, Lifestyle, Listen, Music, rock
Sunshine, a pint, and some chill tunes - is there any better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon? This weekend's tunes were provided by Daniel Champagne, a prodigious singer-songwriter who picked up a guitar a...
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Feeding the Natives: Celebrating 40 years of Independent Radio

Kirsten Marsh
May 2, 2016
Culture, Lifestyle, Listen, Music, Night Life, Watch and Listen
2016 marks the 40th year of RDU98.5FM, the longest-running independent radio station in the South Island. Conceived at the University of Canterbury as a beacon of alternative music, RDU has become known for emb...
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In Review: The Beths, Wurld Series, and Moonpup at The Darkroom

Kirsten Marsh
April 11, 2016
Culture, Listen, Night Life, Uncharted
Aahhhh, the Darkroom. This iconic Christchurch bar was on form as usual last Friday night, with flickering candles and pinky-purple stage lights doing their best to illuminate the shadowy space. A pretty decent...

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