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.
12 Oct 2025
From Their Quiet Timaru Studio to a National Conversation: JP Bell and Susan Be. Join the Dialogue on Creativity and Technology
Sunday Star Times. (2025, October 12). Love or theft? What do Kiwi creatives think about Generative AI?
The Press. p. 3 Link
11 and 16 Oct 2025
Susan Be. Part of Second South Canterbury Singer-Songwriter Showcase
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, October 11). South Canterbury Songwriters Live Showcase returns for two nights. The Press. p. 3 Link
THE COURIER. (2025, October 16). Local songwriters feature in shows. The Courier. p. 4. Link
01 SEP 2025
JP Bell and Susan Be. Featured at Book Launch at Aiganthige Art Gallery
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, Septebmer 01). Out and About. The Press. p. 2 Link
16 AUG 2025
Treasures of the Aigantighe: The Nomad, JP Bell
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, August 16). Treasures of the Aigantighe: The Nomad, JP Bell. The Press. p. 3 Link
05 AUG 2025
JP Bell Exhibits as Guest Artist at Aigantighe Art Gallery
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, August 05). [S]cripted: South Canterbury poets' art exhibition and chapbook release. The Press. p. 1 Link
22 MAY 2025
Susan Be. Kicks Off South Canterbury Songwriter Night
THE COURIER. (2025, May 22). New event to showcase musicians. The Courier. p. 7. Link
5 MAY 2025
Susan Be. & JP Bell's Love Story Featured in Prestigious German Magazine "Der Spiegel"
Der Spiegel (2025, May 5). Loveletter: 18.000 Kilometer entfernt, 891 Tage getrennt - und dann das Happy End? The Press. Link
3 MAY 2025
Susan Be. Joins Songwriters Showcase Lineup
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, May 3). NZ Music Month Celebrated. The Press. p. 3 Link
9 APR 2025
JP Bell and Susan Be. attend Fundraiser Art Auction
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, April 9). Out & About. The Press. p. 6. Link
27 MAR 2025
JP Bell as Guest Artist in Fundraiser Art Show
Its title may suggest otherwise, but a one-off chance to purchase affordable art from established and lesser-known artists will help raise much needed funds for leukaemia and blood cancer research.
Precious Little, a fundraising art auction, returns to Timaru next week after a 17-year hiatus with its organiser overwhelmed by the support she has received from artists giving work “so generously’’...
THE TIMARU HERALD. (2025, March 27). Precious Little art auction in Timaru to raise funds for cancer research. The Press. p. 1/3
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
