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LANEWAY FESTIVAL: THE PUMA BLOCK PARTY

January 14, 2020

We are very excited to announce our partnership with #PUMANZ. They will bring a massive line-up and good vibes to our fourth stage, THE PUMA BLOCK PARTY! Press Release: To celebrate the new relationship, we...

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday 15th March

Chontalle Musson

December 22, 2019

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Get ready for one of the biggest rock bands to come to New Zealand! One of the biggest rock acts in the world in coming to New Zealand in March 2020! Save the date 'Sunday March 15, 2020' For all the det...

MUSIC VIDEO: LAUV, ‘Sims’ Music Video

Chontalle Musson

October 29, 2019

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36IMLszdhD4 Press Release:Platinum-certified independent singer, songwriter, producer, and pop visionary Lauv unveils the music video for newly-released track, 'Sims'.The m...

IN REVIEW: BAYNK @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

July 12, 2019

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Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson On a wintery Wednesday most would be keeping warm in the comforts of home. But Baynk was on at The Powerstation armed with a high energy, multi-colo...

ANNOUNCEMENT: So Below & Theia show

Chontalle Musson

June 24, 2019

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WHEN & WHEREThursday, 25th July - Whammy Bar, AucklandTICKETShere. Press Release:Goth-pop chanteuse So Below and Alt-pop queen Theia announce a one-off show.Two of pop’s most enigmatic acts are coming t...

IN REVIEW: Carb on Carb and Friends @ Whammy Bar

Chontalle Musson

May 6, 2019

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Review and Photography by Chontalle Musson Blush Juliet off an evening of kiwi music, with soft and humble words to the crowd. As they seem excited, along with slightly nervous as it was their debut show! D...

GALLERY: Sevendust @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

April 25, 2019

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Photography by Chontalle MussonThe floor of the Powerstation was packed on Tuesday night with rock fans as alt-rock band Sevendust performed their Auckland headliner date. Opening the night of music was Auckla...

IN REVIEW: Jungle @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

April 21, 2019

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Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson Walking into the Powerstation the crowd was a buzz; couples and funky shirts were united across the venue. Upbeat vibes and cheerful energy was the ...

IN REVIEW: Alice In Chains @ Aucklands Trusts Arena

Chontalle Musson

March 20, 2019

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1000's of grunge fans descended on Trust Arena in Henderson last night to witness Alice in Chains playing their first ever New Zealand show.Instrumental act Jakob opening the show and despite the lack of vocal...

In Review: Daniel Champagne @ Wine Cellar

Kirsten Marsh

March 19, 2019

Listen, Music, rock, Uncategorized

On a balmy Wednesday night, I’m at the iconic Wine Cellar on K’Road. I cut through the bar and walk into the dimly lit back room where Daniel Champagne is lying on his back, on the humble platform that passes ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Cub Sport, Tour

Chontalle Musson

February 15, 2019

Alternative, Music, Pop, Uncategorized

Press Release: As the release of their third studio album - the self-titled Cub Sport - gets closer, Brisbanes Cub Sport give you the second official single from the album “Party Pill” (out now) and ann...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Milk and Honey Festival

Chontalle Musson

January 9, 2019

Music, Uncategorized

New Zealand is breaking the glass ceiling with the country’s brand new festival: Milk & Honey Festival. The festival will span over three cities in one night to celebrate International Womens Day: Friday 8...

The Lap: Days 67-70: The woods are lovely, dark and deep…

Lincoln Vaz

December 8, 2018

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I was supposed to go straight from Margaret River to Albany. Then I looked at the map to plan my fuel, and saw that the Leeuwin Lighthouse in Augusta stands at the South-Westernmost point of the Australian mai...

The Lap: Days 61-66: This part of paradise

Lincoln Vaz

December 5, 2018

Comedy, Culture, Lifestyle, Travel, Uncategorized

I awoke to the sound of her playing Beethoven after her first piano student for the day left. I went next door and asked her to play me a Chopin piece. She gracefully obliged. Her angelic figure rocked back an...

2018 World Press Photo Exhibition

Jenanne Burnell

June 30, 2018

Culture, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Earlier today I was browsing a well known news website, I clicked on an article that featured ‘throwback’ photos that Heartbreak Island contestants had posted to their Instagrams. The result of me clicking on t...

New Music: DUNES – Cowgirl

Yasmin Brown

February 3, 2018

Main, Music, Uncategorized

Our favourite sister duo Dunes are back with their latest killer track, Cowgirl and I am very excited. As has become quite the trend with Tessa and Jamie, the track combines each sister's greatest musica...

Katy Perry adds second Auckland show!

Yasmin Brown

August 30, 2017

Main, Music, Uncategorized

Following the success of the Prismatic Tour that hit NZ shores at the end of 2014, it is no surprise that tickets to the August 20th date of Katy Perry's Witness Tour next year have flown out of the door before...

Frank Ocean drops new song + video via blonded RADIO

Anoushka Maharaj

August 28, 2017

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It’s been just over a year since Frank Ocean released his long-awaited and extraordinary second studio album, blond. Today, in a characteristically unpredictable move, Ocean shared a brand new song and music vi...

Seamless (Vol. 4) @ The Tuning Fork 18/08/17

The Speakeasy

August 28, 2017

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Words and photography by Shelley Te Haara I’ve heard a lot about Seamless but have never attended one until now. Held on a Friday night at the Tuning Fork, this show was clearly popular amongst the crowd. No...

Festival Announcement: Soundsplash 2018

Anoushka Maharaj

August 10, 2017

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After selling out in January 2017, Soundsplash is heading back to Wainui Reserve, Raglan, for a weekend filled with incredible national and international talent. The first official line up boasts headliners Sha...

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: David Correos – “Going Full Correos”

Oliver Smith

May 6, 2017

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival, Uncategorized

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When asked to describe what watching a David Correos gig is like I usually start by telling them they've got it all wrong. You don't 'watch' Correos perform - it's so much more than that - you experience it. Da...