Exhibitions
Events
On display
Heavenly Pop Hits: The Flying Nun Story
Film
Past event
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free
This documentary tells the story of the legendary Flying Nun Records from its inception, up to its 21st birthday in 2002.
"A case study in how to run an independent label with a refreshing lack of manufactured drama." – Jesse Locke, music jornalism insider
In celebration of our exhibition Hellzapoppin'! The Art of Flying Nun. Give yourself time to have a look around the brand new show – it is our late-night Wednesday after all, and we're open until 9pm.
Directed by Mitchell Hawkes. 2002, 70 mins, PG
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*Please note that under alert level 2 all attendees must comply with appropriate conditions of entry. Capacity will be capped, so make sure you arrive early and we apologise if you are unable to attend.
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Exhibition
Hellzapoppin'! The Art of Flying Nun
28 November 2021
Unruly art and design from the early years of New Zealand’s maverick record label.
Commentary
The Dunedin Christchurch Sound
A particularly romantic image attached to the record label Flying Nun shortly after its inception in 1981: journalists claimed it captured the purity of musicians playing without regard for fame or fortune. The label’s output became collectively known as the Dunedin Sound and formed the basis of a reputation that has shrouded Dunedin in classic rock mythology and mystery for the last forty years.
Event
Artist Pick: My Winnipeg
A movie selection from artist Ilish Thomas. Fact, fantasy and memory are woven seamlessly together in this portrait of film-maker Guy Maddin's home town of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Exhibition
Māori Moving Image ki Te Puna o Waiwhetū
An exhibition championing film, animation and video art made by several generations of Māori artists.