Auckland – The Speakeasy

GALLERY: Snow Patrol @ The Civic, Auckland

August 9, 2019

Photography by Chontalle Musson Snow Patrol treated kiwi fans to a special evening of acoustic music as part of their 'Live and Acoustic' tour throughout Australia and New Zealand. After 25 years, the band ...

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 ...

IN REVIEW: Local Natives @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Shawn Moodie

July 24, 2019

Music

Photography by Chontalle Musson I’ll be the first to admit that until quite recently, Local Natives had shamefully drifted somewhat off my radar. I wasn’t sure they were still together and neither did my fr...

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. ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Southern Fork Americana Fest 2019

Chontalle Musson

July 4, 2019

Alternative, Country, Music

The Tuning Fork, 95bFM and Undertheradar are proud to announce the return of the Southern Fork Americana Fest, back for it's sixth in Auckland! Enjoy a star-studded lineup to celebrate the roots of Americana, ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: So Below & Theia show

Chontalle Musson

June 24, 2019

Uncategorized

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...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Ha the Unclear, New Zealand Tour

Chontalle Musson

June 22, 2019

Alternative, Music

WHEN & WHERE26th July - Space Academy, Christchurch3rd August - The Cook, Dunedin9th August - Meow, Wellington10th August - Whammy, AucklandTICKETSUTR Press Release:Following the release of their second...

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...

The 2019 Pacific Dance Festival is finally here!

Shawn Moodie

June 7, 2019

Culture, Entertainment, Film, Lifestyle, Spotlight, Theatre

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Read the full programme below. Acclaimed and accomplished Pacific dance artists take the floor in the fourth rendition of the Pacific Dance Festival bringing a moving feast of entertaining and thought-provo...

In Review: An Iliad

The Speakeasy

May 31, 2019

Culture, Spotlight, Theatre

Words by Gayatri Adi Homer’s ‘An Iliad’, translated by Robert Fagles, was brought to life by Auckland Live and Artsense Production once again in 2019 at the Herald Theatre. A two man grand cl...

Better late than never – The Pacific Dance Festival gets a reboot

Shawn Moodie

May 25, 2019

Culture, Entertainment, Film, Lifestyle, Theatre

In the wake of the cancellation of the Pasifika Festival and the final day of Polyfestfollowing the Christchurch terrorist attack, the Pacific Dance Festival is proud to offer supporte...

NZ International Comedy Festival In Review: Token African – Urzila Carlson

Liz Lauder

May 4, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, NZ International Comedy Festival

Watching 7 Days for many years, I've always been a big fan of the force of nature that is ex-Pat Saffa Urzila Carlson. Her signature bluntness, realism, and lewd lesbian jokes keep me eager for her fresh conte...

ANNOUNCEMENT: From The Pit – Music Photography Exhibition

Chontalle Musson

April 30, 2019

Entertainment, Music

New Zealand Music Month starts tomorrow, and what better way to celebrate the talented humans behind the cameras! During May there will be an exhibition at Flying Out (off K Road) displaying an array of images...

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: The Raconteurs

Chontalle Musson

March 20, 2019

Music, Uncharted

Grammy Award winning band The Raconteurs are coming down to New Zealand and Australia for three shows next month. There are tickets still available so don't forget to get yours today! WHEN & WHERETuesda...

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 ...

1000 Doors: In Review

Oliver Smith

January 12, 2019

Culture, Lifestyle

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This being the new year, and in the spirit of "new year, new me." I have decided to endeavour to have a little more culture in my life, as a sort of resolution. So when the opportunity to experience 1000 Doors...

Tour Announcement – The 1975

The Speakeasy

January 4, 2019

Main, Music, rock

After the anticipated release of the bands third studio album, The 1975 are heading back down to New Zealand in September. Its been two years since the bands first tour here in 2016, and they are always welco...

Step up your Christmas styling this weekend

The Speakeasy

November 30, 2018

Culture, Fashion, Food, Lifestyle

Whether you’re hosting, toasting or roasting this holiday season, head along to the new-look freedom Newmarket ‘home’ for a crash course in styling spaces for a Kiwi Christmas. Learn how to spice up your set...

In Review: Medusa at Loft at Q

The Speakeasy

October 27, 2018

Entertainment, Theatre

Words Alysha Jensen photos Julie Zhu Medusa will attack your senses, your emotions and all views you have on the power structures around us. Be prepared to be challenged on how you think theatre should be st...

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