
Light, Bright, and Classical is a programme format that was previously broadcast on 4ZA in the early 1970s with Alan Wright. Pat Corkery is bringing the show back to life, with weekly classical music and show tunes just like the original!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 296 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

Enjoy an hour of classical music with Pat Corkery!
Enjoy an hour of classical music with Pat Corkery!
Pat Corkery revives a beloved piece of Southland radio history with Light, Bright, and Classical - originally broadcast on 4ZA in the early 1970s with Alan Wright. Classical music and show tunes featuring the Robert Shaw Chorale, James Last, Bryn Ter... more
Pat Corkery revives a beloved piece of Southland radio history with Light, Bright, and Classical - originally broadcast on 4ZA in the early 1970s with Alan Wright. Classical music and show tunes featuring the Robert Shaw Chorale, James Last, Bryn Ter... more
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Apple Podcasts | #189 |
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A nostalgic, community-focused music program revives a vintage format centered on classical works and show tunes, hosted by a steady guide who weaves brief host remarks between curated pieces. Episodes foreground well-known orchestral and operatic selections, wartime songs, and theatre tunes, often highlighting the accessibility of streaming and podcast options, station branding, and local funding support. The show emphasizes a warm, local-by-design vibe with strong ties to a regional radio station and NZ On Air, making it likely to appeal to listeners who value familiar repertoire, community media, and a public-service broadcasting ethos. A notable strength is its long-running, archival-presented character paired with clear calls to action... more
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Light, Bright, and Classical launched 8 years ago and published 296 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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