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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 Ree...

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 un...

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 anniver...

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 'Da...

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 festiv...

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, Alfred...

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, ...

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, AucklandTICKET...

A very spring soiree at Andiamo

Shawn Moodie
October 23, 2019
Food, Lifestyle
Spring has sprung and a new season calls for a menu shake up. Herne Bay institution Andiamo is welcoming a host of new dishes, arriving just in time ...

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, Auc...

Gin Lover Rejoice – The East Imperial Gin Jubilee Is Back!

Shawn Moodie
October 22, 2019
Culture, Lifestyle, Night Life
Auckland’s best-loved bars and restaurants are sharing their hosting hacks with Aucklanders this month during the East Imperial Gin Jubilee. From thi...

‘Tis the party season – the best spots for your Christmas work do

Shawn Moodie
October 22, 2019
Food, Lifestyle, Night Life
PSA: there are 98 days remaining ‘til Christmas! If you’ve left booking in the office shenanigans to the eleventh hour, best get on your merry way. ...

GALLERY: Devilskin @ Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
October 22, 2019
Music, rock
Photography by Chontalle Musson Auckland crowds never disappoint to bring their all when it comes to kiwi music, and last Saturday night was no di...

In Review: Unusual Subjects

Oliver Smith
October 21, 2019
Comedy, Entertainment
I ventured to the Classic Studio on a Friday night to see Unusual Subjects, a show featuring 3 of Auckland's freshest up and coming talents, Jamie Pa...

What’s On: Auckland amping up for a record-breaking summer

Shawn Moodie
October 21, 2019
Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Lifestyle, Night Life, Theatre
It's looking like a big summer for Auckland, with a massive number of events scheduled over the next few months. Concerts and major events in v...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Drax Project – Summer Tour

Chontalle Musson
October 21, 2019
Music, Pop
DRAX PROJECT ARE EMBARKING ON THEIR BIGGEST SUMMER TOUR YET! WHEN & WHERESaturday, 28th December - Cooks Reserve, Riwaka (R18)Sunday, 29th Dec...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Miss June – New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson
October 19, 2019
Music, Punk, rock
header photo by Chontalle Musson WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 4th December - Cassels Blue Smoke, Christchurch Thursday, 5th December - San Fran Bath...

GALLERY: The Chats @ Galatos, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
October 16, 2019
Alternative, Music, rock
Photography by Sarah Bowden The Chats took charge of the high energy Galatos crowd on Friday night. The shed rock bank from Australia were support...

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Church & AP, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
October 16, 2019
Hip Hop, Music
WHEN & WHEREFriday, 15th November - Galatos, AucklandTICKETon sale now Press Release: Wednesday 16 October, 2019– It has been an immense...

GALLERY: Golden Vessel @ Whammy Bar, Auckland

Chontalle Musson
October 14, 2019
Electronic, Indie/Rock, Music
Last weekend Whammy Bar was treated with the chilled electronic sounds of Golden Vessel. Auckland locals Balu Brigada kicked off the night with a hig...

ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT: LAUV: ~how i’m feeling~

Chontalle Musson
October 9, 2019
Music, Pop
Press Release:21 Track Debut Album ~how i’m feeling~ set for Release on March 6, 2020. Now available for pre-order. ~how i'm feeling world tour~ set ...
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