Auckland – The Speakeasy

7 Live Comedy Venues In Auckland To Get Your Post Lockdown Laughs

June 18, 2020

With Covid in New Zealand vanquished (fingers crossed) and Aucklanders heading out in droves to enjoy freedom from the restrictions of level 4,3 and 2, it is currently the best time to go out and support live ...

IN REVIEW: Have You Ever Been With An Asian Womxn?

Johan Chang

March 1, 2020

Entertainment, Theatre

Let's be very clear here, I am not the intended target audience for this show. Which means you need to take this review with a grain of salt. However, regardless of your ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Midnight Youth – Auckland Show

The Speakeasy

March 1, 2020

Music

Intimate headline show at The Tuning Fork WHEN & WHERETuesday, 24th March - Tuning Fork, AucklandTICKETShere. Midnight Youth have announced an intimate headline show at The Tuning Fork in Auckland on...

IN REVIEW: Six60 @ Western Springs, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

February 27, 2020

Music

Review by Faith HazelPhotography by Samantha Davies Making New Zealand music history for the second time, Six60 headlined yet another huge sold out show at Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium. Friends and fa...

IN REVIEW: The Unfolding of Benjamin’s Misery

Johan Chang

February 21, 2020

Theatre

Hideto Ambiguous' solo-performer tragicomedy is a creation that taps into a whole host of modern day issues. The exploitation of a migrant worker, inherent social and institutional racism, political 'wokeness'...

IN REVIEW: Pentatonix @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

February 18, 2020

Music, Pop

Review by Faith HazelPhotos supplied by Chris Zwaagdyk Last Saturday evening Kristen Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying and Kevin Olusola all returned for another show in Auckland’s very own Spark Arena ...

IN REVIEW: Bastille @ Spark Arena, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

January 28, 2020

Music, Pop

Photography by Chontalle MussonReview by Grace Hood-Edwards The excitement was palpable as the crowd waited for British act Bastille’s return to the Kiwi stage. Spark Arena was packed – or at least it felt ...

GALLERY: Milky Chance @ Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

January 12, 2020

Music

Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk German folk group, Milky Chance played to energetic Auckland crowd at the iconic Powerstation. In support of their new album, Mind the Moon. Check out the photos below. Milk...

IN REVIEW: Spacey Jane @ Whammy Bar, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

December 18, 2019

Indie/Pop, Music

Review and Photography by Samantha Davies After just finishing a sold-out tour of Australia, Western Australian indie-rock band, Spacey Jane, performed at Whammy Bar with locals Daily J playing as support. ...

IN REVIEW: Gus Dapperton @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

December 10, 2019

Alternative, Indie/Pop, Music

Photography by Faith HazelReview by Samantha Davies After releasing his debut album ‘Where Polly People Go to Read’ in April this year, Gus Dapperton made his way to New Zealand to play an intimate show at ...

IN REVIEW: Lauv @ Shed 10, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

November 24, 2019

Music, Pop

Photography by Chontalle MussonReview by Heather McMillan Wednesday night was met with a buzzing colourful crowd of Lauv fans at Aucklands Shed 10. Upon entrance to the vene you were shown the passion the a...

IN REVIEW: Hermitude @ The Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

November 18, 2019

Electronic, Music

Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson Wednesday night isn't usually a rave night at The Powerstation but this week it was. The audience was dressed ready for a party and with the line-up...

Gin Lover Rejoice – The East Imperial Gin Jubilee Is Back!

Shawn Moodie

October 22, 2019

Culture, Lifestyle, Night Life

Auckland’s best-loved bars and restaurants are sharing their hosting hacks with Aucklanders this month during the East Imperial Gin Jubilee. From this Friday the 25th of October, 54 bars and restaurants in Auc...

‘Tis the party season – the best spots for your Christmas work do

Shawn Moodie

October 22, 2019

Food, Lifestyle, Night Life

PSA: there are 98 days remaining ‘til Christmas! If you’ve left booking in the office shenanigans to the eleventh hour, best get on your merry way. Prepare to ditch the desk attire, get into the spirit(s) and...

GALLERY: Devilskin @ Powerstation, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

October 22, 2019

Music, rock

Photography by Chontalle Musson Auckland crowds never disappoint to bring their all when it comes to kiwi music, and last Saturday night was no different. As part of their nation wide ten year celebration t...

What’s On: Auckland amping up for a record-breaking summer

Shawn Moodie

October 21, 2019

Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Lifestyle, Night Life, Theatre

It's looking like a big summer for Auckland, with a massive number of events scheduled over the next few months. Concerts and major events in venues such as Mt Smart and Western Springs stadiums and The ...

GALLERY: The Chats @ Galatos, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

October 16, 2019

Alternative, Music, rock

Photography by Sarah Bowden The Chats took charge of the high energy Galatos crowd on Friday night. The shed rock bank from Australia were supported by New Zealand bands Dartz and Shaun's B'Day. The three ...

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 ...

IN REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet @ Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

Chontalle Musson

September 13, 2019

Music, rock

Review by Ashlee GriggPhotography by Chontalle Musson Long queues of fans stood in the rain on Tuesday night waiting to get inside the Logan Campbell to see Grammy Award winning rock band Greta Van Fleet,...

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...

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...

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