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The Anglophile’s cup of tea: streaming service Acorn TV reveals new slate of captivating drama and crime thrillers

October 7, 2019

For those after a Brit-fix, a new wave of compelling crime and drama shows is now available for the first time in New Zealand via streaming service Acorn TV. North America’s most popular streaming service f...

In Review: Stir Fried XI

The Speakeasy

September 28, 2019

Entertainment, Theatre

Sacriligious encounters with the devil, angels, and Cupid. Musical numbers about Nike’s sweatshop labour. The odd subtle dig at Auckland house prices, Hell Pizza, and Lime Scooters.

Auckland’s favourite cheat day just got a whole lot tastier

The Speakeasy

September 20, 2019

Food, Lifestyle

Auckland’s shrine to all things chocolate and coffee has seriously stepped it up for 2019. This year, the Chocolate & Coffee Show’s chocolate and caffeine treats will be joined by cheese AND wine for ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring City, Tauranga

The Speakeasy

September 19, 2019

Festival, Music

WHEN & WHERESunday, 27th October - Soper Reserve, Mt Maunganui (R18)TICKETShere. A host of the hottest acts around will feature on Spring Things: Labour Weekend - a Kiwi music extravaganza being held in...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Good Things Festival, Australia

The Speakeasy

September 18, 2019

Festival, Music

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 6th December - Flemington Racecourse, MelbourneSaturday, 7th December - Centennial Park, SydneySunday, 8th December - Brisbane Showgrounds, BrisbaneTICKETShere. Press Release: Lo...

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: Ella Mai, Auckland

The Speakeasy

September 16, 2019

Music, R&B

WHEN & WHERESunday, 5th January 2020 - Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland (R16)TICKETShere. Chart-topping, Grammy-winning R&B artist Ella Mai will top off a phenomenal year and kick off 2020 in style w...

GALLERY: Miss June @ Galatos, Auckland

The Speakeasy

September 9, 2019

Alternative, Indie/Rock, Music

Photography and Review by Chontalle Musson Kicking off a bangin' of a night full of Auckland based artists at Galatos was Na Noise. The duos fresh bass lines had everyone up and dancing. Following the lo-fi...

NEW MUSIC: Flume ‘Let You Know’ Remixes

The Speakeasy

September 4, 2019

Music

Acclaimed Australian producer Flume has unveiled a remix of ‘Let You Know’ feat. London Grammar from Nathan C. It follows the recent release of a rework from Ross From Friends and comes ahead of Flume’s upcomi...

IN REVIEW: Dope Lemon

The Speakeasy

August 31, 2019

Alternative, Music

Review by Heather McMillan On entrance to the Powerstation last Thursday there was a contrast of energy and smells reflective of Dope Lemon's band name. A mix of young and old filled the...

GALLERY: Jack Berry @ Whammy Bar, Auckland

The Speakeasy

August 18, 2019

Music

Thursday night saw Jack Berry kicking off their Dummy Tour at Auckland's Whammy Bar. A three date tour across New Zealand, with shows in Wellington and Dunedin over the weekend.Joining Jack Berry were bands; B...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Adam Hattaway and the Haunters – album release tour

The Speakeasy

August 18, 2019

Music

WHEN & WHERE13th September - Space Academy, Christchurch14th September - The Cook, Dunedin26th September - Meow, Wellington27th September - Common Room, Hastings28th September - Thirsty Dog, Auckland31st O...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bas – New Zealand Tour

The Speakeasy

August 16, 2019

Music

WHEN & WHEREWednesday, 16th October - Studio The Venue, AucklandThursday, 17th October - Meow, WellingtonTICKETSaucklandwellington New York-based rapper Bas is heading to New Zealand for two shows this ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Coridian

The Speakeasy

August 16, 2019

Music, rock

WHEN & WHEREFriday, 20th September - Anthology K Road, AucklandTICKETShere. Birdhead Productions Presents: Coridian & Guests After hibernating in the studio, working on their third release, Auck...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Ruel – NZ Shows

The Speakeasy

August 6, 2019

Music

WHERE & WHERESaturday, 28th September - Shed 10, Auckland NZTICKETShere. After playing sold out rooms throughout Australia, the UK, Europe and Asia, Australian multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and perf...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bay Dreams – Lineup

The Speakeasy

August 5, 2019

Music

WHEN & WHEREBay Dreams Pre-Party: January 1st - The Mount (R18)Bay Dreams: January 2nd - Trustpower Baypark, The Mount (R18)Bay Dreams Pre-Party: January 3rd, Nelson (R18)Bay Dreams: January 4th - Trafalga...

INTERVIEW: Daffodils

The Speakeasy

July 31, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Photograph supplied by Chontalle Musson Heather McMillan interviewed Theo, lead vocalist of Daffodils in anticipation for their upcoming shows with Methyl Ethel and Stink this weekend. Wellington on Friday ...

IN REVIEW: Lesiure @ The Powerstation, Auckland

The Speakeasy

July 29, 2019

Music

Review by Heather McMillan It was Friday night and the vibes were easy livin'. With two upbeat openers before Leisure stepped foot onstage the crowd had a party upon party to look forward to. Imugi 이무기 hand...

GALLERY: So Below + Theia @ Whammy Bar, Auckland

The Speakeasy

July 27, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Photography by Chontalle Musson Thursday night saw two opposite sides of New Zealand pop music coming together for a co-headlining show at Whammy Bar with; Goth-pop So Below and Alt-pop Theia. So Below ...

NEW MUSIC: Theia – new single ‘1Night’

The Speakeasy

July 27, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop

Up-and-coming New York artist and producer Sean Turk and NZ alt-pop Queen Theia join forces to deliver the banging tune, '1Night.''1Night' premiered online yesterday on tastemaker site, Pilerats."Above a strik...

NEW VIDEO: Leisure release music video for ‘MAN’

The Speakeasy

July 26, 2019

Music

LEISURE's long-awaited sophomore album TWISTER is out tomorrow, with the band launching their release tour at the Powerstation tomorrow night, before heading down the country for shows in Wellin...

ANNOUNCEMENT: PINAY, The Very First Filipino-NZ Play

The Speakeasy

July 25, 2019

Theatre

2019 Auckland Theatre Awards Outstanding Newcomer winner and all round firecracker, Marianne Infante makes her professional writing debut with PINAY.PINAY merges Marianne’s semi-autobiographical experiences of...

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