The Flow Collective

Flow: Beautrais x de Vegt  is an album and show that celebrates the Whanganui River and the stories of its people. It is made up of fifteen original compositions by Elizabeth de Vegt using poems from Airini Beautrais’ collection Flow: Whanganui River Poems (VUP2017) as lyrical inspiration. The compositions celebrate traditional and contemporary musical forms, including jazz, working songs, sea shanties, folk, country and pop. More importantly, this unique creative collaboration, elevates the stories at its core ensuring they continue to be shared and remembered.

Flow was recorded live, in the historic Royal Whanganui Opera House in early January 2022 with accompanists Andrew Wetherall, Hamish Jellyman, Brad McMillan and Elise Goodge. 

The Flow Collective is:

Elise Goodge – Taonga puoro + vocals

Andrew Wetherall – Electric guitar

Brad McMillan – Drums

Hamish Jellyman – Bass guitar/synth + vocals 

Elizabeth de Vegt –  Piano + acoustic guitar + vocals.