Local Music Makes An Impact on Triangle Wellington

Local Music Makes An Impact on Triangle Television Wellington

A new half-hour music show, Locodoco, hit Triangle Television Wellington on June 25, and the impact was immediate. The series' maker, Jon Avramidis, says, "Since the launch, it's just gone crazy. People texting, ringing up – all praising the show. The nicest comment so far is, 'Not the average music programme – keeps you on the edge of your seat'."

Jon, whose previous television experience amounted to making show reels for bands, approached Triangle Television Wellington with the idea for Locodoco after seeing an advertisement for programme providers. "I thought I'd give it a go, so I rang them. The next thing I know, they're helping me out as much as they can. What I've got from them is just totally overwhelming."

Triangle Television actively encourages local programme-makers – including first-timers such as Jon - and aims to provide Wellington with genuinely homegrown viewing options: programmes made by local people or community groups, sometimes with limited budgets, but always with a passion.

"We know that Wellington viewers are diverse and discerning and we are very focused on ensuring that Triangle Television Wellington provides television that is relevant to the region," says Triangle Television Chief Executive Officer Jim Blackman. "In the case of Locodoco, there isn't another music show like it in the country; it's something the Wellington music scene can be really proud of."

MUSICIANS WHO FEATURE ON LOCODOCO HAVE ONLY ONE THING IN COMMON: THEY ALL COME FROM THE WELLINGTON REGION. Style is immaterial. "Any musician," Jon emphasises. "There are so many different cultures, different people here. We cover as far as the region goes – right to the brink of the Wellington area."

The show gives performers a chance to tell their own story: "How they started, what they want to achieve, what they're up to at the moment. We film an interview, and then film a performance, and infiltrate the filmed interview with the clips of the performance."

"At this stage, we can only put two groups on per programme. There are quite a few on the bill at the moment. We've got a hip hop section starting next week with Doughboy Records – that will run for a couple of programmes."

Jon began working as a promoter in Wellington's heavy metal scene, then studied for a diploma in film and television. "After that, I began making documentaries for artists – painters. Then I bumped into a lot of my old school friends in the music industry, heard all their stories and decided to go back and help promote them – get them on a programme to help foster their talents. Most of them can't afford promotion," he says. "And they have little money or contacts, so this is a good stepping stone for us and whoever wants to jump on board."

Locodoco will be released on DVD within the next few months. Meanwhile, it can be enjoyed each MONDAY NIGHT AT 9PM ON TRIANGLE TELEVISION WELLINGTON.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN MAKING A PROGRAMME FOR SCREENING ON TRIANGLE TELEVISION WELLINGTON SHOULD CALL TRIANGLE'S WELLINGTON STATION MANAGER BEN GREEN ON (09) 586 6519.

THIS MEDIA RELEASE IS SENT TO YOU FROM TRIANGLE TELEVISION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL GAIL KING ON 09 415 0964 OR 021 412 964.

TRIANGLE TELEVISION
Triangle Television Wellington is Wellington's only regional, non-commercial television station, broadcasting a mix of local programming and international news, information and entertainment 24 hours a day. The station, which has been broadcasting to the Greater Wellington region for almost a year, delivers a uniquely-Wellington schedule.

July 5, 2007
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