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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Queens of the Stone Age to play NZ this July

The Speakeasy
April 7, 2017
Music, rock, Uncategorized
Queens of the Stone Age last rocked New Zealand when they played Vector Arena alongside Nine Inch Nails in 2014. This time, they're back for a solo headlining show at Auckland's Logan Campbell Centre on July 13...

NEW RELEASE: Jane’s Addiction – Sterling Spoon

Yasmin Brown
September 24, 2016
Main, Music, rock, Uncategorized
The 21st of October will see Jane’s Addiction celebrating their Sterling Spoon Anniversary  to commemorate the release of Ritual De Lo Habitual and the first ever Lollapalooza.  The debauchery began in July wh...

Auckland Restaurant Month – This Years Top Performers and Botswana Butchery Review

Nancy Yang
August 31, 2016
Culture, Food, Lifestyle, Night Life, Uncategorized
As Auckland's Restaurant Month comes to an end, it's time to look back on the amazing food deals our restaurants had to offer. For those of you lucky enough to try from the wide range of menus at varying prices...
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