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Chontalle Musson

Chontalle Musson

Photographer & Music Editor

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GALLERY: Great Gable @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
November 8, 2019
Indie/Rock, Music
Photography by Chontalle Musson Thursday night saw The Tuning Fork packed for a night of great music. Up first was Abby Wolfe, who has been touring the country playing live on local radio stations. Lousia N...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Download Festival Australia 2020

Chontalle Musson
November 6, 2019
Festival, Music, rock
WHEN & WHEREFriday, 20th March - Showgrounds, MelbourneSaturday, 21st March - Parramatta Park, SydneyTICKETShere. Download Festival is returning to Australia for it's second year, and the first (incredi...

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: My Chemical Romance, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
November 6, 2019
Music, rock
WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 25th March - The Outer Fields at Western Springs, AucklandTICKETShere. THIS IS NOT A DRILL: My Chemical Romance to play first NZ show since 2012.US emo-rock band My Chemical Roman...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Knocked Loose

Chontalle Musson
November 6, 2019
Metal, Music, Punk
WHEN & WHEREThursday, 9th January - Neck Of The Woods, AucklandTICKETSon Sale 9th Novemberhere. US-based band Knocked Loose will be bringing their blend of metal and hardcore down to New Zealand fans in...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: The Menzingers NZ Tour

Chontalle Musson
November 5, 2019
Music, Punk
WHEN & WHEREMonday, 16th March - Valhalla, WellingtonTuesday, 17th March - Whammy!, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release:Chicks That Scream couldn't be more stoked to welcome Philadelphia-based punks The ...

IN REVIEW: Daffodils @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
November 5, 2019
Indie/Pop, Music
Review by Samantha DaviesPhoto supplied from previous performance by Chontalle Musson After the release of their EP ‘Boys’, Daffodils made their way to The Tuning Fork on Halloween to play a sold-out show w...

GALLERY: The Sisters Of Mercy @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
November 4, 2019
Music
Photography by Chontalle Musson The Powerstation was flooded by a seas of black outfits on Sunday night in celebration of English goth rock band performing for the Auckland crowd. Kicking off the night was ...

IN REVIEW: Openside @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
November 2, 2019
Music, Pop
Photography by Chontalle MussonReview by Heather McMillan It was the night after Halloween and the skeletons were still out for another night, but this time it was for music not candy. Two sets of talent gr...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Lee Mvtthews – album + tour

Chontalle Musson
November 2, 2019
Electronic, Music
Press Release: This has been a mammoth year for Lee Mvtthews, and the talented electronic duo are cranking the dial up even further with the release of their long-awaited debut album...

ANNOUNCEMENT: My Chemical Romance RETURN!

Chontalle Musson
November 2, 2019
Music
Our emo fathers weren’t dead, just asleep. My Chemical Romance fittingly rose from the dead this Halloween with the announcement of a one-off show in LA this December. The band teased new images - clarity,...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Louis Tomlinson

Chontalle Musson
November 1, 2019
Music, Pop
WHEN & WHEREThursday, 23rd April - Shed 10, AucklandSaturday, 25th April - Big Top, Sydney AustraliaMonday, 27th April - Palais Theatre, Melbourne AustraliaTICKETShere. LOUIS TOMLINSON has returned with...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT + NEW ALBUM: The East Pointer

Chontalle Musson
October 31, 2019
Music
WHEN & WHEREMonday, 23rd March - Tuning Fork, AucklandTuesday, 24th March - TSB Showplace Theatre Royal, New PlymouthThursday, 26th March - Haumoana Hall, HastingsFriday, 27th March - Globe Theatre, Palmer...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Villaint vs Beastwars

Chontalle Musson
October 29, 2019
Music, rock
WHEN & WHERESunday, 29th December - Waihi Beach Hotel, WaihiTuesday, 31st December - Coroglen Tavern, WhitiangaThursday, 2nd January - Butler Reef, OakuraTICKETShere. Three of New Zealand's mightiest ro...

MUSIC VIDEO: LAUV, ‘Sims’ Music Video

Chontalle Musson
October 29, 2019
Uncategorized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36IMLszdhD4 Press Release:Platinum-certified independent singer, songwriter, producer, and pop visionary Lauv unveils the music video for newly-released track, 'Sims'.The m...

IN REVIEW: Devilskin @ Hunter Lounge, Wellington

Chontalle Musson
October 28, 2019
Music, rock
Words and Photography by Melany Barrington Celebrating a decade of music, Devilskin delivered their second to last show of their 10th year anniversary tour in Wellington before wrapping it up in Napier. Wit...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tones & I, All Ages Show

Chontalle Musson
October 26, 2019
Music, Pop
WHEN & WHERESunday, 5th January - Trustpower Baypark, TaurangaTICKETShere. Press Release:She's taken the world by storm with her smash hit 'Dance Monkey.' (currently #1 in New Zealand). Now, Aussie pop ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Years Eve @ Cooks Reserve

Chontalle Musson
October 25, 2019
Festival, Music
WHEN & WHERE19/20 NYE - Cooks Reserve, RiwakaTICKETShere. With New Years Eve rolling around it's always good to have lots of options of festivals and events to attend. Today Muchmore Music are pleased t...

ANNOUNCEMENT: St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2020, NEW STAGE!

Chontalle Musson
October 24, 2019
Electronic, Festival, Music
Press Release:Surprising. Mysterious. Legendary. These are the words that describe both Alfredo Cerdo, the namesake of Laneway's newest stage, Alfredo's Dance Tunnel, and the experience you can expect when som...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Sulfate, Australasian Tour

Chontalle Musson
October 24, 2019
Music
WHEN & WHEREFriday, 22nd November - The Wine Cellar, AucklandSaturday, 23rd November - Parrotdog, WellingtonThursday, 28th November - The Plant, BlenheimFriday, 29th November - Space Academy, ChristchurchS...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Patti Smith & Her Band, New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson
October 23, 2019
Music, Punk
WHEN & WHERESaturday, 25th April - Town Hall, ChristchurchSunday, 27th April - Town Hall, AucklandTuesday, 28th April - Town Hall, AucklandTICKETSCHCHAKL Press Release:"I really thought that I wouldn't ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Coridian, Tour & Single

Chontalle Musson
October 23, 2019
Music, rock
WHEN & WHEREFriday, 22nd November - The Cabana, NapierSaturday, 23rd November - Caroline, WellingtonFriday, 29th November - Ding Dong Lounge, AucklandSaturday, 30th November - Voodoo Lounge, TaurangaTICKET...
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