INTERVIEW: Daffodils
Photograph supplied by Chontalle Musson
Heather McMillan interviewed Theo, lead vocalist of Daffodils in anticipation for their upcoming shows with Methyl Ethel and Stink this weekend. Wellington on Friday ...
IN REVIEW: Lesiure @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Review by Heather McMillan
It was Friday night and the vibes were easy livin'. With two upbeat openers before Leisure stepped foot onstage the crowd had a party upon party to look forward to. Imugi 이무기 hand...
GALLERY: So Below + Theia @ Whammy Bar, Auckland
Photography by Chontalle Musson
Thursday night saw two opposite sides of New Zealand pop music coming together for a co-headlining show at Whammy Bar with; Goth-pop So Below and Alt-pop Theia.
So Below
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NEW MUSIC: Theia – new single ‘1Night’
Up-and-coming New York artist and producer Sean Turk and NZ alt-pop Queen Theia join forces to deliver the banging tune, '1Night.''1Night' premiered online yesterday on tastemaker site, Pilerats."Above a strik...
NEW VIDEO: Leisure release music video for ‘MAN’
LEISURE's long-awaited sophomore album TWISTER is out tomorrow, with the band launching their release tour at the Powerstation tomorrow night, before heading down the country for shows in Wellin...
ANNOUNCEMENT: PINAY, The Very First Filipino-NZ Play
2019 Auckland Theatre Awards Outstanding Newcomer winner and all round firecracker, Marianne Infante makes her professional writing debut with PINAY.PINAY merges Marianne’s semi-autobiographical experiences of...
IN REVIEW: Villainy @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Review and Photography by Ashlee Grigg
A night of rock was kicked into gear by Gisborne band Sit Down in Front who were chosen to open the show through a Smokefree Rock Quest competition. The young punk ban...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Pentatonix – New Zealand Show
WHEN & WHERESaturday, 15th February - Spark Arena, AucklandTICKETSlivenation & official website
Three-time Grammy Award-winning and US multi-platinum-selling group, Pentatonix, bring their phenomena...
IN REVIEW: James Blake @ Shed 10, Auckland
Review by Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by Mandie Hailwood
As we were ushered in from the rain on a nippy Wednesday night, it felt like walking into an underground rave - rather than a James Blake concert. ...
In Review: 2040
Review by Chelsea Pickens
2040 is really what we all need right now. Like the majority of young-ish people I know, I worry about climate change when it’s brought to my attention, I try to do things in my ow...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Little Mix, Australia and New Zealand Tour
Press Release:Tickets for these new dates on 'LM5 - The Tour' are on sale now. The shows will see Little Mix perform songs from their brand new album 'LM5' such as the global smash 'Woman Like Me', new single ...
INTRODUCING: Angie McMahon
After taking Australia by storm, Melbourne-based musician Angie McMahon is now set to win over hearts of New Zealanders.Drawing inspiration from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Lianne La Havas, Big Thief and T...
In Review: The World Press Photo Exhibition
Review by Sam Clark
The World Press Photo Exhibition has returned for 2019. It is a selection of the world’s best photojournalism, right at our doorstep.
The Smith and Caughey’s Queen Street
department s...
In Review: Ophelia
Review by Liz Lauder
Many of us are familiar with the story of Ophelia thanks to studying Shakespeare’s Hamlet in 6th Form English class, but this movie adaptation is not like its predecessors.
Claire M...
In Review: A Fine Balance
Reviewed by Jesse Knight
A Fine Balance sees two giants of the Auckland theatre scene - Auckland Theatre Company and Prayas Theatre (New Zealand's biggest South Asian theatre company) - joining forces to ad...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Michael Buble, Mission Estate Winery
WHEN & WHERESaturday, 1st February - Mission Estate Winery, Hawke's BayTICKETSon sale from Monday, 10th June @ middayticketek
Press Release:TEG DAINTY and The Mission Estate Winery concert announced tha...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Local Natives, Tour
Banner photo: Jonathan Chu
WHEN & WHEREMonday, 22nd July - The Tuning Fork, AucklandTICKETS on sale now!ticketmaster
Press Release:The Tuning Fork share exciting news today. Indie-rock-5-piece, L...
In Review: An Iliad
Words by Gayatri Adi
Homer’s ‘An Iliad’, translated by Robert Fagles, was brought to life by Auckland Live and Artsense Production once again in 2019 at the Herald Theatre. A two man grand cl...
NZICF In Review: Kura Shoulda Woulda – Kura Forrester
Review by Chelsea Pickens
The first thing I noticed about Kura’s show was that it was completely full, obviously a popular pick among comedy lovers. The second thing I noticed was a scrawled-on mock beauty ...
NZICF In Review: Traffic Jam – Darcy Murray & Wade Jackson
Review by Wal Reid
It was reportedly touted that William
Shakespeare said the eyes are the “window to the soul.” If this is the case,
then actors Darcy Murray and Wade Jackson are living proof that this can...
NZICF In Review: Dialogue Matters – Pax Assadi
Review by Jesse Knight
Kiwi comedian Pax Assadi’s ‘Dialogue Matters’ was best summarised in his opening conversation with fellow comedian James Nokise, where Assadi assured Nokise that the show is about be...