This project was borne of an angst-full period for me, I was feeling inundated with tragedies, the isolation of Covid lockdowns, re-occurring police and vigilante killings of Black people, and living with the omnipresent reality of systemic racism. The AOTNZ programme is environmentally sustainable – artists travel to their audiences rather than the reverse.Jackson says of Electric Git Box, “The nature of beauty is at the core of my being and my music, alongside aggression, passion, fire, and powerful feelings of personal independence and creative freedom. AOTNZ liaises with local arts councils, repertory theatres and community groups to bring the best of musical and theatrical talent to country districts. The trust receives funding from Creative New Zealand as well as support from Central Lakes Trust, Community Trust of Southland, Interislander, Otago Community Trust, Rata Foundation and the Southern Trust. $30 Book: and Craniums, Reyburn House LaneĠ21912993 Lotus Realm, 714 Pollen St, ThamesĪrts On Tour NZ (AOTNZ) organises tours of outstanding New Zealand performers to rural and smaller centres in New Zealand. $25 (plus fees) Book: Eventfinda and Te Awamutu i-Site $25 Book: Friday 27 August 7:30pm Te Awamutu Sefton Garage Stan's 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora OCD Cafe at Wanaka Medical Centre, Door Sales (All cash only) $20 Book: Heartlands Fairlie and door salesĪdults $30 Super Gold Card $25 Children $5Īdults $25 Children $10 Book: Hawea Store & Kitchen, $25 (Cash Only) Book: Louk Clothing, Talbot Street The show will open with the Kita Trio – Gypsy swing music from three members of the ensemble. Gitbox have just released their third album for Rattle called “Curveball” which they will tour with Arts on Tour. Since then Rattle has gone on to receive world attention for their high quality catalogue.” At this point Rattle records was created in order to release this music into the world. We received a small grant which enabled us to release our first album called, “Pesky Digits”, soon followed by the second release, “Touch Wood”. The resulting sound was very harmonious, and before long concerts, tours and albums were happening. The experiment proved successful, creating special musical games and structures for the group to piece together. I was teaching at the School of Creative Musicianship in Mt Eden, in 1987 and some of my students, Kim Halliday, Russell Hughes and Jon Pease, original members of Gitbox Rebellion, became my guinea pigs for the first project. So I decided to apply that idea with all the students. The music had many levels and included beginner players with the more experienced players. Nigel Gavin, a former member of Robert Fripp’s League of Crafty Guitarists said, “Back in the mid 80’s I was fascinated by the gamelan music of Bali.

In sum, Gitbox Rebellion provide stimulating, intelligent, and above all, approachable music.” NZ HeraldĪn acclaimed multi-member performance unit of uncanny ability and chemistry, Gitbox Rebellion make their guitars sound atmospheric, chaotic and orchestral – and better than you could ever imagine.

“ played with a discipline and rapport that would be the envy of any classical chamber orchestra. Extraordinary live, they’ll have you hooked from the first fingerpick to the last. Honouring the beautiful character of acoustic guitar, Gitbox Rebellion’s exuberant blend of jazz, rock, folk and classical will have you in sonic raptures.

Described as “Igor Stravinsky meets Pete Townshend,” the group’s music is a joyous collision of worlds, managing to be infectiously moody, upbeat, grungy and intricately textured all at once.

Gitbox guitar