Expanding Horizons

Expanding Horizons was born from a plethora of conversations between two work colleagues who came to a simultaneous realisation that there was so much each of them was missing out on in the world of music, film, art, culture and indeed the intriguing stuff that people do. So, what could be better than sharing their combined enthusiasm with the people of Canterbury on a radio show that is committed to expanding knowledge, experience and providing others with a platform to promote the things they’re into; things that might usually go largely unnoticed by the masses? Hosts Colin Hill and Stu Gilpin are both educators. Colin has his own emerging band and can be regularly seen at local gigs; usually to the side standing by himself. Stu is a filmmaker/reviewer and can regularly be seen at movie theatres; usually to the side sitting by himself. Together they like to question, challenge and take a few risks. They live by the Frank Turner lyrics, “Get up and get down and get outside” and their show reflects this mantra. Expanding Horizons plays every Saturday from 3pm with a repeat the following Thursday at 9pm

Expanding Horizons - Tony Jenkins - Fingers crossed!

Right it's all going to work this time! We're joined direct and LIVE from the UK by musician Tony Jenkins to chat about his multiple band involvement, including The New Fools and The Kobayashi Bookstore, recording at Half-ton Studios, gigging and life and music in general! We'll play plenty of tracks as well!

10-11
57:16

Expanding Horizons - Sounds Familiar

We play some covers of songs you all know maybe from some people you don't know! Enjoy!

10-04
56:15

Expanding Horizons - Fiona Gregg & The Parachute Men

Live on the phone from Leeds UK is the one and only Fiona Gregg from the Parachute Men. Colin is a giddy fan boy so listen out for that, sound Parachute Men tracks and some of her personal picks!

09-27
58:05

Expanding Horizons - Let Her Sing!

We celebrate some powerful female musicians. Some you've heard of and some you may not have. Lily Allen, Eliza Stark, Wiri Donna, Jenny Don't, Demi Lovato and more! And we're LIVE of course.

09-13
55:29

Expanding Horizons - Tongue & Groove and their Invisible Monsters

We have LIVE in studio Geoff's lasted project Tongue & Groove. We'll chat about how they got together, their just released album "Invisible Monsters", and we'll naturally play some tracks from it. Oh, they're also playing a couple live too. Make sure you join us!

09-06
57:02

Expanding Horizons - Rikki Morris - About Time

We have the one and only Rikki Morris LIVE on the phone ahead of his CHCH gig at The Shelter - Secret Music Space, Lincoln. We'll see what that's all about and get into all of the detail on his first solo album release in 28 years - "About Time". We'll play some of his tracks too - but of course!

08-30
56:36

Expanding Horizons - Tealskie returns!

We have Bex and Elliot from genre-blending Otautahi four-piece Tealskie back LIVE in studio to chat about all the most up-to-date Tealskie news! Last time was a blast and so will this be! We'll also play a brand new track from Robert Joass

08-23
57:38

Expanding Horizons - Expanding Horizons

This Saturday LIVE we open up the Expanding Horizons tote bag once more. It'll be a mystery bag of music, chat, banter and a guest host even!

08-17
58:21

Expanding Horizons - Wiri Donna Returns

This Saturday LIVE and back on the show after a couple of years is musician Wiri Donna to chat about their just announced EP and just released single - "Bad Behaviour". Music that will make you sigh and think about stuffs.

08-09
54:57

Expanding Horizons - Guest Jukebox II

This Saturday feature we have another friend of the show joining us to share and chat about some their favourite tracks. It's our very second, official GUEST JUKEBOX and it's LIVE!

08-03
56:10

Expanding Horizons- Tony Jenkins

We're joined direct and LIVE from the UK by musician Tony Jenkins to chat about his multiple band involvement, including The New Fools and The Kobayashi Bookstore, recording at Half-ton Studios, gigging and life and music in general! We'll play plenty of tracks as well!

07-28
56:43

Expanding Horizons - Off The Top Of Our Heads

Colin and Stu back together in the studio together and doing something a bit different! We'll put in some prompts to A.I. and ask for a playlist of 10 tracks to be generated! Completely at the mercy of our A.I. overlord we'll play LIVE whatever it suggests and chat or cry or cringe or celebrate about it afterwards!

07-19
57:28

Expanding Horizons - The Spa List II

Oh, yeah...out of the clear blue it's happening again! Col is socialising so Stu is taking over, pushing Expanding Horizons to the side and doing another - "THE SPA LIST". Stu's hot tracks from his ever-expanding, always promising playlist from his time spent soaking in the spa; and his hot takes on every one of them.

07-13
58:13

Expanding Horizons - Lucy Gray

In this episode Lucy Gray discusses her new Ep release. She plays her new single, and discusses what constitutes and album/ep/single.

07-05
54:12

Expanding Horizons - Hannah's Jukebox on Expanding Horizons

This Saturday we launch a new feature with a surprise guest & friend of the show joining us to share and chat about some their favourite tracks. It's our very first, official GUEST JUKEBOX and it's LIVE!

06-29
57:40

Expanding Horizons - Amber Carly Williams Back Live!

This Saturday super-friend of the show Amber Carly Williams is back for a fourth time! We can't wait to hear about what she's been up, what's she's got coming up and of course, hear some of her music.

06-21
56:42

Expanding Horizons - Euros and Europop

Today we celebrate the opening of the Euro 2024 tournament with a musical salute to the music from around Europe. Join us as we discuss football, music and a range of other topical points.

06-15
57:07

Expanding Horizons - Steff Beck and Miranda Easten - Saddle-up Sisters

This Saturday we have Steffany Beck & Miranda Easten LIVE in studio to chat about their Saddle-up Sisters tour, (CHCH gig at A Rolling Stone Friday 5/7) their new single (Hell & Back) and everything else that's going on with them! Music? Of course we'll hear their music!

06-07
57:43

Expanding Horizons - MAGNETS

This Saturday we cross the ditch again to Melbourne as we dive into just how to craft harmonies at the intersection of art and science, with Magnets, the solo project of multi-disciplinary, Siobhan McGinnity. We'll chat about their music, recording, touring, making cool music videos and all the usual. Plus plenty of their tracks in-between.

05-31
55:45

Expanding Horizons - SNUB

This Saturday we go international once more with Melbourne based grunge/punk/alt-rock four-piece SNUB LIVE from across the ditch. We'll chat about their music, recording, touring and all the usual. Plus plenty of their tracks in-between.

05-24
55:56

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