Press Releases
Discover the latest press releases featuring JP Bell and Susan Be, covering their music, art, and creative projects. Stay updated on their media highlights and recent features.
FEB 2025
JP's Captivating Paintings Showcased in Metropol - Canterbury's No. 1 Lifestyle Magazine
Metropol. (2025, February). Shop the Look . metropol. p. 78. Link
23 JAN 2025
“Creatives add colour to Timaru’s CBD”
In a bid to bring some colour into Timaru's CBD, artists have been gathering in Stafford St and creating in front of the public, with the hope it will inspire others.
Organised by artist and Red Bird Gallery owner Polly Rowe… Read the full article here
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, January 23). Creative Cove artists add colour to Timaru's CBD. The Press. p. 1-2
16 JAN 2025
“Courier's debut exhibition a humbling experience”
A Timaru courier driver is excited about his first solo abstract art exhibition and says it shows art is accessible to anyone, no matter their background. JP Bell, who keeps busy during the day delivering parcels throughout South Canterbury, said balancing the labour-intensive demands of his job while carving out the time to create art has been both "a challenge and a joy"… Read the full article here
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, January 16). Courier driver's debut solo abstract exhibition a humbling experience. The Press. p. 1-2
12 DEC 2024
Susan Be. performs at Christmas on the Bay
THE COURIER. (2024, December 12). Christmas on the Bay Ad. The Courier. p. 18-19. Link
9 DEC 2024
“Poetry, Romance and now a Christmas album”
It all started with a typewriter and the power of poetry.
And now, a long way from her home country of Germany, Timaru-based musician Susanne Belarmino is releasing her third album, just in time for Christmas, and featuring her own festive songs as well as classics.
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2024, December 9). Poetry, Romance and now a Christmas album. The Press. p. 1-2.
3 SEP 2024
JP Bell and Susan Be. perform on National Poetry Day
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2024, September 3). Out & About. The Press. p. 6. Link
19 JUL 2024
JP Bell and Susan Be. at South Canterbury Live Poets Open Mic
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2024, July 19). Out & About: Open mic night. The Press. p. 6 Link
