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GALLERY: Jack Berry @ Whammy Bar, Auckland

August 18, 2019

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...

IN REVIEW: Villainy @ The Powerstation, Auckland

The Speakeasy

July 22, 2019

Music, rock

Review and Photography by Ashlee Grigg A night of rock was kicked into gear by Gisborne band Sit Down in Front who were chosen to open the show through a Smokefree Rock Quest competition. The young punk ban...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Pentatonix – New Zealand Show

The Speakeasy

July 22, 2019

Music

WHEN & WHERESaturday, 15th February - Spark Arena, AucklandTICKETSlivenation & official website Three-time Grammy Award-winning and US multi-platinum-selling group, Pentatonix, bring their phenomena...

IN REVIEW: James Blake @ Shed 10, Auckland

The Speakeasy

July 21, 2019

Music

Review by Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by Mandie Hailwood As we were ushered in from the rain on a nippy Wednesday night, it felt like walking into an underground rave - rather than a James Blake concert. ...

In Review: 2040

The Speakeasy

July 6, 2019

Entertainment, Film, Watch, Watch and Listen

Review by Chelsea Pickens 2040 is really what we all need right now. Like the majority of young-ish people I know, I worry about climate change when it’s brought to my attention, I try to do things in my ow...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Little Mix, Australia and New Zealand Tour

The Speakeasy

July 3, 2019

Music, Pop

Press Release:Tickets for these new dates on 'LM5 - The Tour' are on sale now. The shows will see Little Mix perform songs from their brand new album 'LM5' such as the global smash 'Woman Like Me', new single ...

INTRODUCING: Angie McMahon

The Speakeasy

July 3, 2019

Music

After taking Australia by storm, Melbourne-based musician Angie McMahon is now set to win over hearts of New Zealanders.Drawing inspiration from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Lianne La Havas, Big Thief and T...

In Review: The World Press Photo Exhibition

The Speakeasy

June 30, 2019

Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Review by Sam Clark The World Press Photo Exhibition has returned for 2019. It is a selection of the world’s best photojournalism, right at our doorstep. The Smith and Caughey’s Queen Street department s...

In Review: Ophelia

The Speakeasy

June 24, 2019

Entertainment, Film

Review by Liz Lauder Many of us are familiar with the story of Ophelia thanks to studying Shakespeare’s Hamlet in 6th Form English class, but this movie adaptation is not like its predecessors. Claire M...

In Review: A Fine Balance

The Speakeasy

June 17, 2019

Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Theatre

Reviewed by Jesse Knight A Fine Balance sees two giants of the Auckland theatre scene - Auckland Theatre Company and Prayas Theatre (New Zealand's biggest South Asian theatre company) - joining forces to ad...

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