New to Dunedin – Poptagon events

New to Dunedin – Poptagon events

Dunedin (Thursday, 4 February 2016) – Coming to the Octagon near you is Poptagon – a variety of free, family events showcasing Dunedin’s talented and creative community.

Poptagon events will make the most of the communal space in the Octagon for Dunedin’s residents and visitors, boosting the vibrancy and attractiveness of the city centre as a fun space for people to gather and share new experiences. The events will also promote local creative talent and provide a platform for performers to connect with the community, and in some cases give viewers a taster to upcoming shows.

DCC Events Special Projects Co-ordinator, Tammy Jackman says these events aim to bring people into the heart of the city during the day, creating a buzz and atmosphere.

“Events are an important part of Dunedin's city life allowing visitors and residents to feel connected, and to celebrate our city as a unique and special place.”

We’ve listened to feedback from members of the community through the People’s Panel, which indicated a number of residents wanted the inner city space to be used more regularly for events, so we’ve designed this programme to make that happen,” says Ms Jackman.

“These events offer something for everyone from inner city workers to students, retirees and parents and their children.”

The Poptagon events schedule from February to April is as follows.

Fortune Theatre – Kings Of The Gym Octagon
See the cast and crew from Fortune Theatre’s first show of 2016, Kings of the Gym, in action. Join in the fun for a chance to win tickets to the show.
12 February|12.30-1.15pm|Upper Octagon

Matt Langley
Award winning singer/song-smith Matt Langley will share his poetic songs written with insightful observations and meditations about his life on the Otago Peninsula.
19 February|12.30-1.15pm|Upper Octagon

Jo Little & Jared Smith
Enjoy the Dunedin based alt-folk/blues-soul duo Jo Little & Jared Smith whose sound is influenced by artists such as Crosby, Stills and Nash, Neil Young and Tracy Chapman.
26 February|12.30-1.15pm|Upper Octagon

Victorian Steam Punk Summer Series
Come and try your hand at a veritable feast of steampunk activities as the Dunedin Steampunk Community and fellow purveyors of all things steam punk delight and entertain with this series of events. You will have the opportunity to make your own raygun, design and embellish stunning goggles and take part in a wearable arts show!

Steampunk have a go day (wearable arts registration)
3 April|1pm-3pm|Lower Octagon

Ray gun and goggle making session
10 April|1pm-3pm| Lower Octagon

Mini wearable arts fashion show
17 April|1pm-3pm| Lower Octagon

Grand finale day – where it all comes together!
24 April|1pm-3pm| Lower and upper Octagon

For wet weather cancellations check the DCC Facebook or website at 10.30am on the day of the event. Event listings will also be on both pages.

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