Opening the music box
With an optimistic view of fitting in more shows than is humanly possible with a busy work schedule, Claire Cowan approaches the festival with an appetite for musical inspiration.
Art on a Plate
The happy-bellied Utes and Ukes duo bring us snap shots of the tasty eats and visual treats from Wellington On a Plate 2012. Check out the video for a bite by bite account.
The art of eating
With their knives and forks at the ready, the Utes and Ukes duo prepare for a mouth-watering weekend at Wellington On a Plate culinary festival. Let the salivation celebration begin!
Utes and Ukes: Survivor
After taking in the wise counsel of industry experts at Survive & Thrive 2012, Claire Cowan and Kiri Schumacher emerged itching to unleash their 'amateur dramateurs' on the world stage.
Utes and Ukes: Taupo Tales
After a week of tweeting up a storm in Taupo, Claire Cowan (composer) and Kiri Schumacher (jeweller) report back on their favourite Erupt Lake Taupo Festival moments.
Utes and Ukes: Erupt
Follow their adventures as Claire Cowan (composer) and Kiri Schumacher (jeweller) tweet their way through a feast of Erupt festival treats in Taupo.
Utes and Ukes Womad Awards
Where else but WOMAD NZ could we find such a delicious bag of musical treats.
Utes and Ukes: On the road
With their ukes stringed for the road trip and the yellow polka-dot bikini and yellow parka packed for all weather, Claire Cowan and Kiri Schumacher head to Taranaki for WOMAD NZ.
Utes and Ukes
Composer Claire Cowan and jeweller Kiri Schumacher set their sights on WOMAD NZ. "Hold tight, string your ukes and shake out that picnic rug. You’re in for a ride."