One of the great things about having a radio station that actual plays real music, is that when an artists drops by the studio for a chat they recognise that this ain't sterile, safe, commercial network station that needs an artist bio supplied by the label attached with a paper clip. Whether it's Dj Premier, Jean Grae, Chali 2na or Buff1, the most revealing interviews are those that are delivered by people that know who the fuck they're actually talking to. This here is a classic example.

This interview took place during the Buff1 visit to NZ back in August 2010, during the Brew Up show with Tom Scott asking the questions & Dj Substance on the decks.

Unearthed from the archives, courtesy of http://meansxnomeans.tumblr.com. Check it out

Buff1 interviewed on the Brew Up Show Aug 2010 from MeansXnoMeans on Vimeo.

Buff1 interviewed on the Brew Up Show Aug 2010

The “Record Crate” Base FM Tee designed by Paul Walsh has featured on the big screen, with the cinema release of Sione’s Wedding 2: Unfinished Business. The character of Sefa (played by Shimpal Lelisi) spends a good amount of time running round the neighbourhood rocking the iconic t-shirt.

The film launched last Thursday in cinemas nationwide. Check out the trailer below.

Talented artist & designer Paul Walsh, submitted the Base FM design back in 2010, which has since become the most popular tee of choice for both Djs & Baseheads.
Tune into his show on Base FM Fridays from midday for "Astro Travellin"
http://www.paulwalsh.co.nz/

Base FM is also happy to announce we will be printing of another run of Base Crate tees, with new summer colours and distribution in select retail outlets. Pre-orders essential!
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The highly successful music industry expo-conference, Sounds Aotearoa returns for its 3rd year with an impressive lineup of NZ musicians set to wow overseas delegates.

Sounds Aotearoa has stacked up an impressive array of successes for previous showcasing artists at its 2-day event. Artists have gone on to perform at some of the biggest festivals in the world including 2011 attendees Electric Wire Hustle and Bella Kalolo at Glastonbury and The Big Chill in the UK. Maisey Rika has been able to travel to Hawaii and mainland U.S. and Moana and The Tribe, Batucada Sound Machine, Pacific Curls and 1814 have had opportunities across Asia-Pacific including Penang, Korea and across Australia.

This year’s showcasing artists range in style from Indie Rock through Hip-Hop to Sunshine Reggae with lots in-between promising an engaging evening’s entertainment for the public, delegates and overseas guests.

The first night of performances on Wednesday 14th March 2012 will be from Auckland indie-rockers Clap Clap Riot; soul-funk Hip-Hop group Kolab; Wellington funk-soul powerhouse Iva Lamkum; Hamilton 6 piece Dub Fusion masters Knights Of The Dub Table; and the much lauded collaboration of Paddy Free and Dr Richard Nunns along with Horomona Horo and Waimihi Hotere that is Nga Tae.

The following nights’ entertainment includes the French-electro-jazz world of the enigmatic Mamaku Project; super popular Wellington Sunshine Reggae eight-piece Tomorrow People; Street Soul Rapping from Auckland group Eddie Numbers; much respected DJ and producer Scratch 22 with his Electronic Psychedelia; and loveable Wellington Blues-Rockers The Nudge round out the event’s stunning presentation of NZ music.  

Sounds Aotearoa is a New Zealand Music Expo, initiated by director Emere Wano (Tihi) in association with the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust, designed to enrich the NZ music industry and expose NZ music to the global market. With the support of Creative New Zealand and The British Council, Sounds Aotearoa is able to bring some of the world’s top festival bookers and agents to the conference to not only expose them to some of NZ’s top talent but also so these industry professionals can share their knowledge of the global music-market with all NZ music industry delegates at the day-time conferences. It is a two-day event that in 2012 will take place on the 14th and 15th of March in beautiful New Plymouth preceding the popular Womad festival. Sounds Aotearoa is a trade expo and conference by day and by night a showcase of some of the most exciting world-class NZ grown talent.

Where
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Break out activities will occur within this venue and within very close walking distance within the CBD. Find out more about the Taranaki Region.

When
Sounds Aotearoa will take place on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 March 2012. The conference and trade expo are day-time activities and in the evenings on both days a selection of New Zealand’s most promising and talented artists will perform.

Register
Register before 10 February 2012 and pay just $175 + GST - a saving of $100. From 11 February registration will be NZD $275 + GST per person. 
Register now
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The monthly Outer Base event planned for the long weekend in February is shaping up to be a very special one. On Sunday, February 5th starting at 3pm come party with us up at the only place to be this summer, The Leigh Sawmill.

Djs Dan Paine, Dylan C, Lo Key and Laura Lush will be taking care of the beats from 3pm - 9pm, but don't go home then -- The Turnaround will be taking over from 9pm and we're going to be partying through the night! You've got the Monday off so come celebrate with the Base crew in lush surrounds with some great music, some great food and some great vibes.

Check out the Sawmill's website for accommodation details and join us for breakfast in the morning.

Base FM favourite Jstar is the DJ, selector and remixer who laid down some skankin'ly successful reggae remixes of the past few years. Fresh from the european summer festival circuit including spots at Glastonbury, Fusion Festival and Outlook - J Star is back for the NZ summer to celebrate Auckland Anniversary at the gorgeous Leigh Sawmill.

Head out of Auckland for a dope night out at The Sawmill Cafe, the meanest holiday spot barely one hour out of the big bad city, with affordable accommodation spots available (see below)

His limited edition unofficial blends put onto vinyl complimented the artists he reworked, and opened doors to full productions and remixes for major record labels including Sony, EMI, V2 and Acid Jazz amongst others This body of work saw Jstar invited to play around the world as a DJ, and contribute to local productions. Jstar has also brokered deals, helping aspiring other global remixers break into the vinyl market.

Smashing out his latest summer set alongside the Regrooved Soundsystem, (Dj Alias, Funk Ferret, Randomplay Adam O & Mikey Rockwell) Zane:Tee, Lowe1 & KP (Sunshine SS) and Bobby Brazuka.

Limited $10 early birds, then $15 pre sales from 1-night.co.nz

Accommodation:

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http://www.bookabach.co.nz/baches-and-holiday-homes/search/locale/leigh

http://www.leighbythesea.co.nz/accommodation.shtml

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http://www.thebarnatleigh.co.nz/Bookings.html