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Revolting! The sound of protest in Aotearoa

Runs from 27 May to 27 July | 10am – 5pm, Monday – Saturday | Level one

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Revolting! The sound of protest in Aotearoa takes a look at some of the songs and stories behind a few of our peaceful and not-so-peaceful protest movements.

Panel talks

Revolting includes a series of panel talks discussing New Zealand's protest music. Featuring musicians, historians, artists and activists, these talks will also include performances by some of New Zealand's finest protest singers.

7 June: John Lake, Sam Buchanan and Don Franks, speaking and playing music

Don Franks and Kerry Ann Lee talk with Radio New Zealand

Images of protest

Action and anger in New Zealand's history on DigitalNZ.

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August 29 – September 21

There are so many ways of keeping a diary, and so many different stories to tell. From Captain Cook to Facebook, this exhibition introduces the visitor to a remarkable variety of diaries and diary keepers.

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