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We Will Rock You: The Musical – Interview with David Mackie

Shawn Moodie
August 20, 2019
Comedy, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, rock, Spotlight, Theatre

IN REVIEW: Local Natives @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

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IN REVIEW: Why Don’t We @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
December 3, 2019
Music, Pop
Review by Faith Hazel Young fans and parents of all ages flooded the spacious Spark Arena's 'theatre mode' set-up to see American boy band Why Don...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Amanda Palmer, New Zealand

Chontalle Musson
December 3, 2019
Music
Photo by Allan Amato. WHEN & WHEREThursday, 12th March - Hollywood Avondale, AucklandFriday, 13th March - Hollywood Avondale, AucklandSaturday...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: X Ambassadors – NZ Show

The Speakeasy
December 3, 2019
Music
WHEN & WHERETuesday, 4th February - Powerstation, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release:A powerful and anthemic musical experience delivered with...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: So Pop 2020

Chontalle Musson
December 2, 2019
Festival, Music, Pop
That's exactly right, the 00's are back and better than ever for So Pop's 2020 shows across Australia and New Zealand!!! WHEN & WHEREWednesday...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Rex Orange County – NZ Shows

Chontalle Musson
December 2, 2019
Music
WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 10th June - Michael Fowler Centre, WellingtonThursday, 11th June - Spark Arena, AucklandTICKETShere. Rex Orange County ...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Larkin Poe – NZ Show

Chontalle Musson
December 2, 2019
Country, Indie/Rock, Music
WHEN & WHERESaturday, 18th April - Powerstation, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release: Nashville-based duo LARKIN POE have announced their ...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Backstreet Boys – NZ Show

Chontalle Musson
December 1, 2019
Music, Pop
The Rumours Are True! DNA World Tour WHEN & WHERESaturday, 16th May - Spark Arena, AucklandSunday, 17th May - Spark Arena, AucklandTICKETShere...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Cavetown, NZ Show

Chontalle Musson
December 1, 2019
Music, Singer/Songwriter
WHEN & WHERESunday, January 19th - The Tuning Fork, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release: In an announcement bound to provoke scenes of jubilati...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bad Religion – Venue Change

Chontalle Musson
December 1, 2019
Music, Punk, rock
WHEN & WHEREWednesday, Decemeber 4th - Powerstation, AucklandTICKETShere. Bad Religion, Frenzal Rhomb and Bodyjar will perform back-to-back a...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Helmet – 30th Anniversary Tour

Chontalle Musson
December 1, 2019
Alternative, Music, rock
WHEN & WHEREFriday, May 8th - Studio The Venue, AucklandSaturday, May 9th - Meow, WellingtonMonday, May 11th - Cassels Blue Smoke, ChristchurchTI...

IN REVIEW: Festival X Rising @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
December 1, 2019
Electronic, Festival, Music
Photography and Review by Samantha Davies On Thursday night Spark Arena held a party with a guest list of thousands. Festival X Rising was the par...

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival – Lineup Announcement

Chontalle Musson
November 30, 2019
Festival, Music
St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2020 is pleased to announce that New Zealand indie power-pop band The Beths will join an already splendid line-up for A...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: MY BABY – New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson
November 30, 2019
Indie/Rock, Music
WHEN & WHEREFebruary 4th - San Fran, WellingtonFebruary 5th - Whammy Bar, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release:Sebadoh are returning to Aotearoa...

IN REVIEW: Tash Sultana @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
November 30, 2019
Alternative, Music
Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson A sea of colour, happiness and good vibes filled the venue awaiting for the arrival of t...

INTERVIEW: The East Pointers

Chontalle Musson
November 25, 2019
Music
Interview by Chontalle Musson Q: I've been re-playing the beautifully shot video for the single 'Wintergreen'. I've never really thought of my pri...

IN REVIEW: Lauv @ Shed 10, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
November 24, 2019
Music, Pop
Photography by Chontalle MussonReview by Heather McMillan Wednesday night was met with a buzzing colourful crowd of Lauv fans at Aucklands Shed 10...

IN REVIEW: Hermitude @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
November 18, 2019
Electronic, Music
Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson Wednesday night isn't usually a rave night at The Powerstation but this week it was. The...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Eat with Laneway

Chontalle Musson
November 13, 2019
Festival, Indie/Pop, Indie/Rock, Music
Press Release:Auckland Laneway turns the volume up to 11 with this years selection of onsite culinary delights & new craft beer bar.Serving up th...

Coridian – New Video: Rite Of Passage

Chontalle Musson
November 13, 2019
Music, rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsAVyRCPcMM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2WhoHQcCPWhKI2RBkYW2XD3Ca3EPh3cMkCJr8N1InjnuDfJRgm9eAe1LA Rite Of Pa...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Th’ Dudes, New Zealand

Chontalle Musson
November 12, 2019
Music
WHEN & WHERE9th April, Claudelands Arena, Hamilton11th April, TSB Arena, Wellington16th April, Town Hall, Christchurch17th April, Town Hall, Dune...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Iron Maiden

Chontalle Musson
November 11, 2019
Music, rock
WHEN & WHERE13th May - Spark Arena, AucklandTICKETSon sale 10am Thursday 14th Novemberhere. Press Release:Iron Maiden confirms a return to New...
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