The Moth light Cabaret

Moth Light Cabaret art by Tania Hoar

Presented by: Wild Cards and Swingbridge The Moth Light Cabaret presents two combos, Swingbridge and Wild Cards Aotearoa, in an evening of music and words inspired by the heartland of Aotearoa, its coasts and marshes, its high country and mountains, its forests and plains. This entertaining and immersive show depicts a saga of settlement and change. It explores today’s… Continue reading The Moth light Cabaret

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Swingbridge album product of 20 years

Photo by Ruby Heyward

Growing garden . . . Sitting in the leaves and grass is the artist behind Swingbridge, Bridget Ellis, who released her album The Garden last week. PHOTO: RUBY HEYWARD Oamaru Mail article by Ruby Heyward -February 26, 2021 After a really long gestation for her latest album, The Garden, the Oamaru musician known as Swingbridge released it last… Continue reading Swingbridge album product of 20 years

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The Garden – Swingbridge Review by Mike Moroney

Cover artwork Kakariki by Dave Kingan

In a world that is barely surviving, hope is a precious commodity and nowhere is this better  expressed than in the optimism of those embracing a new kaupapa. Out of catharsis comes a  determination that things will not remain the same, that business as usual is not an option, and that  we might build a… Continue reading The Garden – Swingbridge Review by Mike Moroney

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Swingbridge Album Release – Early Settlers Hall, Oamaru

Photo by Eddie Robinson

It was February 19th, 2021. A Friday night. Something was taking place.It was an album release. There was live, original music from a local act in a local venue.It was not a blue moon; it was Swingbridge’s album ‘The Garden’ played in its entirety at the Early Settlers Hall in Oamaru. Swingbridge is Bridget Ellis’… Continue reading Swingbridge Album Release – Early Settlers Hall, Oamaru

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