In this sparkling interactive musical performance and accompanying talk, Dr Ian Chapman and his band delight in
entertaining and educating audiences on the empowerment and healing potential of music and the arts. Personally inspired
by David Bowie, one of the most complex and enduring performers in the history of popular music, Dr Chapman is a
musician, academic, and author of a dozen books including Experiencing David Bowie: A Listener’s Companion (2015), and David Bowie FAQ (2020).
Cosmic Jive Trio brings to the stage superb acoustic arrangements of David Bowie’s finest songs, arranged especially for the show. The
honest simplicity of the stripped back and largely acoustic instrumentation allows Bowie’s masterful song-writing to
take centre stage.
David Bowie & the Art of Being Different is a wonderfully entertaining celebration of eccentric creativity, a testament to how the arts can empower, improve
mental health, heal past traumas, and provide an essential blueprint for how to deal with bullying. Above all, this show
is a triumphant affirmation of the power and potential of difference.The Band
Dr Ian Chapman (vocals/percussion)
Dr Ian Chapman is a musician, author and motivational speaker. Currently co-convener of the Contemporary Music degree
course at Otago University, where he has been on the Performing Arts faculty since 2002, he is a specialist in the life
and work of David Bowie and has written two books on the artist along with many articles and other media outputs. In the
1980s he was a professional drummer working with artists such as Rob Guest and Billy T James. More recently he was the
glittering glam rock performer Dr Glam.
Doug Wright (keys/vocals)
As a freelance musician, composer, and currently working as a performance tutor in contemporary music at the University
of Otago, Doug has been a resident fixture on the Dunedin music scene for over 30 years. A founder member of iconic
Dunedin bands “Rue de Remarque” and “Oxo Cubans” his keyboard skills are always in demand. Combined with writing, and
arranging music for television, radio, and an array of live productions, his calendar is always busy.
Pānia Simmonds (bass/vocals)
Pānia studied music at Otago University where she specialised in bass guitar; also performing and touring with Ian
Chapman’s glam rock alter ego, Dr Glam. After graduating she moved to Wellington to study double bass. After a stint of
teaching music at Invercargill Polytech, Pānia now lives in Dunedin once again where she teaches bass at Otago
University and also has an administrative role at eCampus NZ. In addition she plays in a jazz band, a string ensemble,
and for local musical theatre. She has studied electric bass with Dr Rob Burns, jazz bass with Paul Dyne, and now
classical bass with Dunedin Symphony Principal bassist, Pat Dean.For information, images and interviews, contact:
Dr Ian Chapman, 021 270 8666 ian.chapman@otago.ac.nz
Diana Moir, AOTNZ media liaison, 021 126 5738 diana@aotnz.co.nz
ItineraryThursday 10 June 7:30pm Motueka
The Chanel Arts Centre
Adults $25; School Children $5
Book: Floral Affaire, High Street, MotuekaFriday 11 June 6:00pm Mapua
The Playhouse Theatre
$25 for show, plus $42 for a two course buffet for diners
Book: The Playhouse; The Richmond Mall and EventfindaSaturday 12 June 8:00pm Onekaka
The Mussel Inn
$15 Tickets on the doorTuesday 15 June 8:00pm Upper Hutt
Whirinaki Whare Taonga
$20 Book: www.expressions.org.nzWednesday 16 June 7:00pm Ōpunakē
Everybody's Theatre
$10 Adults; $5 Youth (under 18)
Cash sales from Aretha at Coastal Care, Opunake; Door salesThursday 17 June 7:30pm Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu College Hall
$20 Adults; $10 Students (plus fees)
Book: Eventfinda; i-Sites
Proceeds to Te Awamutu College Multi-Sport Turf ProjectFriday 18 June 7:00pm Putaruru
The Plaza
$15 Book: The Plaza; EventfindaSaturday 19 June 7:30pm Hamilton
The Meteor Theatre
$25 Book: www.themeteor.co.nzSunday 20 June 7:30pm Coromandel
Hauraki House Theatre
$25 Book: Coromandel Town Information CentreWednesday 23 June 7:30pm Thames
Kauaeranga Hall
$25 Door; $22 Pre-book - Book: 021912993; kauaerangahallmusic@gmail.com
http://kauaerangamusic.promo.nz/ Lotus Realm, 714 Pollen St, ThamesThursday 24 June 7:30pm Onewhero
OSPA Theatre, Hall Road
$25 Book: www.ospa.org.nz The Goodness Grocer, PukekoheFriday 25 June 7:30pm Whakatane
The Church of St George and St John
Adults $20; Students $5 Book: The Good LifeSaturday 26 June 7:30pm Opotiki
The Senior Citizens Hall
$20 Book: www.trybooking Opotiki LibrarySunday 27 June 7:00pm Gisborne
Smash Palace Bar
$20 Book: Eventfinda.co.nz
AOTNZ InCahoots with Smash Palace BarWednesday 30 June 7:30pm Akaroa
The Gaiety
$25 Book: The Akaroa MuseumThursday 1 July 7:30pm Christchurch
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora - Great Hall
$25 Book: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/dr-ian-chapman-and-the-cosmic-jive-trio/Friday 2 July 7:30pm Geraldine
The Lodge Theatre, Talbot Street
$25 Book: Louk Clothing, Talbot St. (Cash Only); 03 693 9070Saturday 3 July 7:30pm Twizel
Twizel Events Theatre
Adults $20; Students $10
Book: Twizel Promotions Office
Includes complimentary nibbles, cash bar availableSunday 4 July 7:30pm Oamaru
Oamaru Opera House
$20 - $25 (plus fee) Book: oamaruoperahouse.co.nzMonday 5 July 7:00pm Lincoln
The Laboratory, 17 West Belt
$20 Book: Over the bar or 03 3253006Tuesday 6 July 7:30pm Hokitika
Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street
$25 Book: Hokitika's Regent TheatreWednesday 7 July 7:30pm Okarito
Donovan's Store
$25 Book: Richard 021 1448781Thursday 8 July 7:30pm Cromwell
Tarras Hall
Adults $30; Super Gold Card $25; Children $5
Book: www.artscentral.co.nzFriday 9 July 9:30pm Queenstown
Sherwood
$15 Book: www.eventbrite.co.nzSaturday 10 July 8:00pm Gore
Eastern Southland Gallery
$30 GA; $25 Gallery Members; $10 Students
Book: Eastern Southland Gallery, 14 Hokonui DriveMonday 12 July 7:30pm Stewart Island
Stewart Island Community Centre
$25 Book: Door Sales
Arts On Tour NZ (AOTNZ) organises tours of outstanding New Zealand performers to rural and smaller centres in New Zealand. 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. AOTNZ liaises with local arts councils,
repertory theatres and community groups to bring the best of musical and theatrical talent to country districts. The
AOTNZ programme is environmentally sustainable – artists travel to their audiences rather than the reverse.