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      The Speakeasy
      November 14, 2018
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      The Speakeasy
      January 4, 2019
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      Chontalle Musson
      March 20, 2019

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      Chontalle Musson
      March 19, 2019

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      NZ Comedy International Festival In Review: Fully Grown Children - Maia Smith and Ruby Esther

      Oliver Smith
      May 18, 2018
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      Jenanne Burnell
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      Jenanne Burnell
      May 17, 2018
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      Oliver Smith
      May 17, 2018
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Kacey Musgraves, NZ & Aus Tour

Chontalle Musson
January 29, 2019
Country, Music, Pop, Uncharted
Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves is confirmed to come to New Zealand for one show only at the Auckland Town Hall on Friday 17th May. This will be the first time the stunning Texa...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Julia Jacklin, New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson
January 28, 2019
Alternative, Music
Australian alt-country queen Julia Jacklin is heading across the ditch for a four date New Zealand tour. In celebration of her new studio album release 'Crushing' which is due out on the 22nd of February. This...

ANNOUNCEMENT: BROODS NEW ZEALAND TOUR

Chontalle Musson
January 21, 2019
Electronic, Music
If you can’t make it down to Wellington for Homegrown this year, don’t worry you wont need to miss out on seeing Broods. The now LA-based Kiwi due are coming back home bringing their Don’t Feed The Pop Monste...

IN REVIEW: Toto, Jefferson Starship, Dragon @ Church Road Winery, Napier

Chontalle Musson
January 21, 2019
Music
Music is great. Wine is great. So why not blend them together? That is exactly what this evening was: a perfect cocktail of summer, classic music, and delicious wine. Even the beating sun and 30 degree hea...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Graeme James New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson
January 21, 2019
Music, Uncharted
Loop pedal master Graeme James is returning home for a huge 13 date tour, following his latest album “The Long Way Home” which is available now. Graeme comes fresh from his three month long tour across North A...

Florence + The Machine have Touched Down in Australia

Chontalle Musson
January 15, 2019
Main, Music
It is not long now until Florence + The Machine touch down on New Zealand soil. Treating fans to not only one, but two shows. Hippy-rocker Florence Welch moved the crowd in Perth on Saturday night backed b...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Milk and Honey Festival

Chontalle Musson
January 9, 2019
Music, Uncategorized
New Zealand is breaking the glass ceiling with the country’s brand new festival: Milk & Honey Festival. The festival will span over three cities in one night to celebrate International Womens Day: Friday 8...
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