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Waitati Music Festival 2022 - Photos

Here is a montage of photos from the Waitati Music Festival 2022 Held at Bland Park, Waitati, just north of Ōtepoti/Dunedin in NZ. 5 November 2022

Kia ora koutou Here is a montage of photos from the Waitati Music Festival 2022 Held at Bland Park, Waitati, just north of Ōtepoti/Dunedin in NZ. 5 November 2022 Music: ©Paul S Allen 2011 (Anthem and Come On Home : Deep Thought Project by Paul S Allen) Photos: ©Paul S Allen 2022 (apart from the cover image and two photos of me taken by Mandy Mahem-Bullock )

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A new passion - Watercolour Painting

Just a short few weeks ago I started painting watercolour pictures - I am very much learning but I am finding this very therapeutic, and helps to calm my anxiety.

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Support For Ukraine from Dunedin New Zealand

Support For Ukraine from Dunedin New Zealand #StandWithUkraine

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First Tattoo - for remembrance ;

First Tattoo – for remembrance ;

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New Year's Eve - Arc Brewing co. - Dunedin, NZ

Video and images from NYE at Arc Brewing, Blueskin Bay, Dunedin, New Zealand

Music in the video: “Shine your light” and ” Stay” © Paul S Allen 2019 (me) Photography: Paul S Allen http://www.thewaterside.co.nz A video of images from the NYE event held in Arc Brewing in Blueskin Bay Dunedin New Zealand on 31 12 2021 to bring in 2022 I opened the evening with a set of my own so no photos of me =) The acts for the event Paul S Allen – Singer Songwriter (Me not in the video…

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Mental Health - my current journey

Mental Health – my current journey

I am back at work now after having a few weeks on medical leave for anxiety and depression. I am working short weeks for a while and have made other arrangements to support my re-integration back to work.Firstly, and just so you all know, I am receiving good medical care and medication is starting to kick in, and also I am receiving counselling and other support. Most importantly I am safe.I…

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Listen/purchase: And He Flies by Paul S Allen

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And He Flies - Paul S Allen - New Album Available Now

And He Flies – Paul S Allen – New Album Available Now

And He Flies – available now And He Flies is available on CD at Available from the following Gigs, Relics Records in Dunedin, Available to borrow from Dunedin Public Library Digital download from BandCamp and iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify All songs written as my observation and reflection 
of the world and people around me each day. 
 Forgive me as I know there are a few mistakes 
&…

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Nook and Cranny Music Festival 2021

Nook and Cranny Music Festival 2021

Video Montage and image gallery of the iconic The Nook & Cranny Music Festival held at the Dunedin Public Libraries, Dunedin, New Zealand, on the 2 May 2021 to Celebrate NZ Music Month Video, Music, and Photography: Paul S Allen #nzmusicmonth #dunedinmusic #musicfestival

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New Album "And He Flies" being launched in May

New Album “And He Flies” being launched in May

Hey everyone You are warmly invited to come to the launch of my second album “And He Flies”. This will be an opportunity to hear the stories behind the songs and the album. It will be held on 14 May at the wonderful Gallery on Blueskin which have always been a great supporter of local Dunedin musicians I would love to see you there. Getting in early for #NZMusicMonth Details for when and…

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Paul S Allen & Rosa Black - Live in Waitati

Paul S Allen & Rosa Black – Live in Waitati

The amazing Rosa Black and myself will be performing together on some songs and solo on others. This will be a great night not to be missed Gallery on Blueskin 1 Harvey Street, Waitati, just 15 minutes north of Dunedin City Friday 16 April music starts at 7:00pm Come early for a great meal and stay for an evening of wonderful music. Facebook Page. Paul S Allen Singer/Songwriter &…

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Nothing Compares to You (Prince) Paul S Allen

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So seems I am working on not just one new album. Also working on a more ambient (mostly) instrumental project I started back in 2009 has re emerged and is sounding fresh. #NZMusic #DunedinMusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CKGdzSuAzlt/?igshid=iq1xqgfb3t51

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Marguerite daisy in our garden. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKDSfp8gxuu/?igshid=s0f0adhw2788

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Went to the beach... Got sandblasted Snails Beach, Dunedin, NZ (at Smails Beach Otago) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJsvV3AAPdQ/?igshid=13ycc4nkrmcmz

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Good Riddance 2020 - Welcome 2021 Music from singer songwriters James Dignan and Paul S Allen Can't imagine a better place to welcome in 2021 than at the incredible Gallery on Blueskin in Waitati Come celebrate New years eve with great food and company. #NYE2021 #DunedinNZ (at Waitati) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJcaKySAOw5/?igshid=84357ev06w0v