Late Lounge at The Dowse : Venue : Review

I did a quick survey amongst a group of Wellingtonians and asked where they thought their cities cultural desert was?
They all replied 'The Hutt' (The Hutt valley, of which there is an upper & lower, is north of the city CBD).
I'd like to challenge the image these locals have.

The Douse (named after Mayor Percy and Mayoress Mary Dowse ) opened in the 1970's. It's a modern art institution hosting a really diverse range of exhibitions.
They also run several community embracing activities such as the 'Late Lounge'.

You know it's a good band when people
get up and have a bit of a dance
On the first Thursday of every month the Douse galleries are open until 9pm and feature a selection of performances.

Tapas, Pizza, and wine can be purchased at the cafe

Entry is free, as is the Wifi

Link to Late-Lounge-at-The-Dowse

The music


Balkan Brass Explosion
Music pricked at the back of our ears. Somewhere behind us, a tarnished sousaphone threaded its way through the audience. Following close behind a sashaying accordion sandwiched by a skinny arsed trumpet, trombone duo. The melody was joined on stage by a groove of driving percussion and drums.

While the gig started out all Eastern Euro Gypsy jazz beats, by the end of the night  the vibe had segued into earthy Latin beats.

a cracking James Bond theme was a crowd-pleaser.


Link to Balkan Brass Explosion

45 Laings Road
Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
(04) 570 6500
dowse.org.nz 



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