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21-year-old Jack Bromwich is carving out a space of his own in Auckland’s indie and alt-rock scene. Originally from Pōneke Wellington, the guitarist and vocalist now studies Popular Music at the University of Auckland, balancing uni with a growing presence on the local circuit. Music has
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Yellow Rooms is the project of sister duo Grace and Sarah Lawrence — two multi-instrumentalists turning their shared stories into something raw and real. From classical violin lessons in Ōtautahi Christchurch to playing indie-folk sets around Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, they’ve found their stride blending heartfelt lyrics
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It’s not every day that a group of primary school students take on one of New Zealand’s most legendary albums. But that’s exactly what happened in Room 13 at Hamilton East School, where teacher Lachlan Holt led his Year 5 and 6 class in a full-scale