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Review by Julia Gardner
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect when entering the Loft at Q Theatre to watch INFLATED REBEL. Held as part of Q Theatre's 'Q Matchbox 2021', on finding my seat I was greeted...
Reviewer: Jordon Houston
Tea, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Kali ma!), impersonations, and live music. The Mourning After brings all of these and much more to the intimate Loft stage at the Q T...
A celebration featuring Māori rock’n’roll bands from Ōtaki, Poneke, Whanganui and Tāmaki Makaurau for one night of music, poetry and whanungatanga. An opportunity for Tāmaki Makaurau’s independent music commu...
One of New Zealand music's rising stars, Paige is set to embark on her first-ever headline tour!
WHEN & WHERE & TICKETSThursday, July 15 - Tuning Fork, AucklandFriday, July 16 - Totara Street, Taura...
After wowing crowds across New Zealand on her recent tour with LAIIKA, Georgia Lines has released the stunning accompanying video for her new single, ‘No One Knows’.
The incredible dance movement video sta...
LADYHAWKE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, SINGLE AND TOUR!
WHEN & WHEREThursday, 14th October - San Fran, WellingtonFriday, 15th October - James Hay Theatre, ChristchurchSaturday, 16th October - Hollywood Theatre,...
Beloved indie band The Beths announce a very special club show at Karangahape Road’s Whammy Bar on Saturday 2 October, with support from Australian artist Stella Donnelly.
Tickets go on sale now at thebeth...
Exocative singer, ZÖ is back and eager to share an intimate new single 'Origami', a sign of what's to come from her brand new EP that is set to release later in the year.
"I have a tendency to be a little s...
Old School Beats, Nu School Brass All 90’s Hip Hop & R’n’B Classics
A STAR-STUDDED R'N'B HIP HOP LIVE SPECTACULAR
WHEN & WHERESaturday, 7th August - Town Hall, Auckland (R18+)TICKETShere
Pres...
CHVRCHES release their new single ‘He Said She Said’, available to stream and download now!
LISTEN HERE
Recorded almost entirely remotely on two different sides of the Atlantic, the song arrives after pr...
World-class DJ and Producer Wilkinson set to sell out his nationwide tour with final tickets on sale now!
One of the most recognisable DJ and producer names in the world, Wilkinson, is about to hit Aotearoa...
New Zealand's favourite Aussie returns! Jimmy Barnes announces New Zealand dates on the Flesh and Blood Tour!
WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 7th July - Town Hall, ChristchurchFriday, 9th July - Civic Theatre, A...
"Fragile and vulnerable, his levels of self-awareness are matched by meticulous melodic instincts. Truly one of our best young songsmiths, I can't wait to hear the rest." - Alex Behan, Sunday Magazine
Music...
NZ Music Month kicks off with great local music for all kiwis!
Tomorrow marks the start of Aotearoa’s iconic NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa celebrating great local music for all New Zealanders ...
Performing in Auckland for the first time in over 12 years!
WHEN AND WHERE23rd March - Spark Arena, AucklandTICKETShere
Following the release of their recent New Zealand Number Two album ‘When You See Yo...
Wāhine toa Theia and Vayne have just dropped the highly anticipated video for their hard-hitting waiata ‘CREEP’. Theia and Vayne released ‘CREEP’ after writing the track at APRA’s inaugural reo Songhubs, cur...
Serving up euphoric disco hooks, to classic house choruses and forays into Latin funk, balearic and psychedelia - Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland-based party throwers, DJs, and music makers Flamingo Pier will release...
ndie folk band There’s A Tuesday have been announced as Live Nation and Vodafone New Zealand’s fourth feature artist for 2021 for ONES TO WATCH. The four-piece band joins an incredible slate of Kiwi artists wh...
Jimmy Barnes drops new single 'Flesh and Blood' and announces new album coming in July!
At a State Memorial Service for his mate and mentor Michael Gudinski, Jimmy Barnes unveiled an epic new song appropria...
Released today in full, one of New Zealand’s most compelling voices of modern soul TEEKS (Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi) shares his long-awaited debut album ‘Something To Feel’ via Sony Music Entertainment New Zeal...
SIX60 Saturdays just got bigger; Drax Project, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Troy Kingi and The Clutch, JessB and Maimoa join the bill. SIX60 will be the first band ever to grace the stage at New Zealand's national stadium...