by JAK | Jan 12, 2016 | culture, films
The dawn of a New Year is popular time for resolutions and other changes in outlook. A new year is like a new start and given that it coincides with holidays in many locations – having a few days to relax often helps to renew our outlook generally. For me it is...
by JAK | Jul 17, 2012 | music
Every so often I come across something very like musical sonar. When I listen another part of me feels the connection. A great musical performance is a series of magic moments – a fleeting array of light and shade. I get to spend time with architects, musicians...
by JAK | May 7, 2012 | big ideas, music, TED, TEDx
Ever since Brian Sweeney and Remo Giuffre told me about TED back in the early 90’s or maybe before that (TED started in 1984) I have been a huge fan. Brians 7×7 events in NZ were inspired by TED and they still resonate even though today we have TEDxSydney,...
by JAK | Jan 23, 2011 | big ideas
Working online in the marketing arena in NZ I’d say that I got got hit by the US global financial crisis up to one year before many other local businesses. The only good thing about that; was experiencing an upturn a bit sooner than other local businesses. But...
by JAK | Sep 11, 2010 | culture, industry futures, music, TEDx
This video clip is from Plum Jungle: Pete Longworth (photography), Michael K. Chin (music), Christopher Baron (film). @PlumJungle are coming across to Auckland and presenting at TEDxAuckland on 26th of Sept. I’m looking forward to this. Music, film, photography,...
