Tim Budgen | Now That’s What I Call RDU

The Morning After with Ben and Josh | 13 May 2021

 

Now That’s What I Call RDU: 1990 – 1999

Episode 9: Tim Budgen

The Morning After welcomes Tim Budgen (left), VJ who started his career in the 90s underground electronic scene in the 03. Tim touches on why he made the move to Christchurch back in the 90s, how he got started as a VJ and looks at the comparisons between now and then in terms of getting into the industry. He shares with the listeners four tracks that have really stuck with him from the time period; This Reign Must Fall – Mechanism,  Movement – The Nomad (Nyquist Remix),  The Gatherer – Pitch Black, Nu Steppa – Salmonella Dub (Digital & Nat Clarxon Remix). 

In celebration of NZ Music Month, RDU 98.5FM presents Now That’s What I Call RDU, a live podcast series taking place on ‘The Morning After’ breakfast show throughout the month of May.

The series aims to delve deep into the rich history and culture that has helped shape the Ōtautahi music scene to what we see today. Each week will focus on a different decade, starting in the 1980s and moving through to the 2020s for the final episode. 

Hosted by RDU 98.5FM’s breakfast duo, Ben O’Connell & Josh Watson, the pair will welcome guests from across the eras. Taking a closer look at what was going on within the local scene at the time, uncovering the memories and of course, revisiting some of the incredible music that has been produced in the city we call home.

Tune in live on RDU 98.5FM each weekday of May between 8- 8.30am or listen on-demand by visiting www.rdu.org.nz.

Now That’s What I Call RDU is proudly made with the support of Ōtautahi music venue, 12 Bar.

 

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Click on the tiles below to listen to the other episodes in the Now That’s What I Call RDU live podcast series.

 

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