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NEWS: Missy Higgins Announces Auckland Show In August
After a sell-out tour of Australia, singer-songwriter Missy Higgins will head to Auckland for her first New Zealand show in five years. Missy and her Nashville based band will perform at new venue, The Rangatira at Q Theatre on Tuesday, August 7.
NEWS: Slash Announces Two Date NZ Tour In August
Slash, possibly the most well known guitarist of today, has announced he's bringing his Apocalyptic Love tour our way with two NZ shows in Auckland on Friday 17th of August at Vector Arena and in Christchurch on Saturday the 19th at CBS Canterbury Arena.
NEWS: Lucy Lawless & Friends Announce One Show Only At The Kings Arms
With a cluster of high grade musical and comedic friends, Lucy Lawless invites you to a 'one night only' event of rock'n'roll'n'revellry and R18 indulgence on Sunday 27 May at Auckland's iconic King's Arms.
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NEWS: Coldplay Announce "Big" Auckland Show In November
Undeniably the world’s biggest band, Coldplay, have announced they're returning to our shores for a massive show at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday the 10th of November.
NEWS: Blacklist Announce 'From The Blind Spot' National Tour
Auckland rockers Blacklist have announced the dates for their upcoming nationwide From The Blind Spot tour. The group which comprises 4 out of the 5 original members of the now defunct Blindspot will be hitting the road for the first time since the Blindspott farewell tour in 2007.
NEWS: Raukatauri Music Foundation Present 'Free Concert For Kids'
It’s that time of the year again when the Raukatauri music therapists get together and produce a...
NEWS: The Smashing Pumpkins Announce August 4th Auckland Show
After Splendour in the Grass sold out in record time, headlining act Smashing Pumpkins have...
NEWS: Ghostface Killah Announces June 7th Auckland Show
The man of many aliases, Ghostface Killah has announced he's coming to our shores for one show only...
NEWS: Frank Turner announces One Off NZ Show
Fresh off his massive Wembley headline show last month, UK rocker Frank Turner is bring his band The Sleeping Souls down to New Zealand for a one off show at Auckland Kings Arms on Tuesday 15th of May.
NEWS: Kenny Rogers & Glen Campbell To Tour NZ In August
Grammy legends and country superstars Kenny Rogers and Glen Campbell return to New Zealand in August to share the stage in Christchurch and Auckland.
NEWS: The Black Keys Announce Two NZ Shows In November
The Black Keys have announced they're returning to New Zealand in November to play two shows in Auckland and Wellington.
NEWS: The Other People Present 'Not Just Another Showcase'
Auckland based music/arts collective, The Other People, are bringing a nationwide selection of bands to The Wine Cellar & Whammy Bar in Auckland on Wednesday 16th of May for a unique showcase to present a unique blend of styles, sounds and personalities to follow and support.
NEWS: The Whiskey Live Returns For NZ Music Month
The first line up announcement for the 3rd annual installment of The Whiskey Live 2012 is now out, and kiwi music fans will not be disappointed with what's on offer.
NEWS: Ed Sheeran Announces July Auckland Show
English folk sensation Ed Sheeran has announced he's heading our way with the announcement of a show on July 29th at the Auckland's ASB Theatre. The 21 year old hit it big last year with the release
NEWS: Ragamuffin Roadtrip Announced For May & June
Some of the world’s hottest reggae artists will embark on the very first Raggamuffin Roadtrip in May and June. Kicking off on Thursday 31 May in Auckland at the Telstra Clear Event Centre, Manukau, followed by dates in Christchurch, Porirua, Hastings and Rotorua the tour features headliner Fiji, w...
NEWS: Ladyhawke Announces Two Date NZ Tour In July
New Zealand native Pip Brown aka Ladyhawke is confirmed to make a very welcome return to venues across New Zealand this July. With shows confirmed for Wellington on Friday July 13th at the
NEWS: Ky-Mani Marley & Andrew Tosh To Bring The Legends Tour To NZ
Millennium Entertainment Ltd is proud to announce that Ky-Mani Marley and Andrew Tosh (sons of Bob...
NEWS: Who's Who of Kiwi Muso's Line Up For Death To Cancer Benefit Gig
Tim Finn, Don McGlashan, Black River Drive and Villainy are among the collection of Kiwi musicians who will...
NEWS: Flight Of The Conchords Confirm 10 Date NZ Tour
The rumours have been confirmed - Flight of the Conchords are touring the country. Following the success of their self-titled HBO hit TV series, Flight of the Conchords
NEWS: Hip Hop Legend KRS-One Announces Two NZ Date Tour
Hip Hop legend and 'Teacha' KRS-One has announced tour dates for New Zealand in April. 'The Teacha' is set to play to NZ shows at the Wellington Town Hall on Friday 20th of April and The Cloud in Auckland on Saturday the 21st of April.
News: Lamb of God Cancel Auckland Show, Replacement Show Announced
Lamb of God have been forced to withdraw from their scheduled appearance at Studio in Auckland...
NEWS: Graffiti Artist Askew One Announces Solo Exhibition in March
Askew One (Elliot O’Donnell) is a multi-disciplinary artist mostly renowned for his graffiti art paintings...
NEWS: British Ska Heroes The Specials To Return To Auckland In April
In 1981, Britain was in a state of crisis; unemployment was rife and the racially diverse inner cities were...
NEWS: Radiohead Announce New Zealand Show!!!
Admirers of seminal alternative rock and genre-bending music take notice; Chugg Entertainment today announces the landmark return of Radiohead to Australia and New Zealand. It has been a staggering 14 years since the Oxford bred five-piece last played in New Zealand in 1998. It is safe to say that...
NEWS: One Direction Announce Two Date NZ Tour
Get ready 'pop' fans the "hottest pop band of the moment", One Direction, are coming our way for two New Zealand shows this April.
NEWS: Missing Teeth Come Back From Nowhere For Two Shows Next Month
Local punk legends Missing Teeth are coming out of obscurity for two special shows in Wellington...
NEWS: Sick Of It All & Agnostic Front Announce NZ Show
Two of the most influential bands in the history of hardcore music, New York's Sick Of It All and Agnostic Front are stopping by New Zealand this May as part of the 'New York United' tour.
NEWS: Sherpa Announce Nationwide Tour
Auckland power-pop-turned-neo-psychadelia quintent Sherpa are venturing off on a four date national tour in celebration of their debut album Lesser Flamingo. The five piece group are set to play four shows around the country in Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
NEWS: Kaiser Chiefs Announce May Show In Auckland
Everyone’s favourite Leeds lads the Kaiser Chiefs are venturing down to New Zealand this May for their first ever show at Auckland’s Powerstation!
NEWS: Wavves Announce One Off Auckland Show In May
Skuzzy San Diego surf punk band Wavves will be crashing onto our shores for one show only, so don’t miss your chance to see Wavves’ frontman Nathan Williams, joined by bassist Stephen Pope (of the late Jay Retards band) drummer Jacob Cooper and guitarist Alexander Gates presenting their unique ...
NEWS: Bell Biv Devoe & Ginuwine Announce Auckland Show In May
Loyal fans, the long wait is finally over! Illusive and The Frontier Touring Company are happy to announce that American R&B legends Bell Biv Devoe and Ginuwine are heading to New Zealand in May 2012 for the very first time.
NEWS: City & Colour Announce Auckland Show In April
Already confirmed to headline the Groovin’ The Moo festival in Australia this May, Chugg Entertainment announces today that City and Colour will be visiting New Zealand for the first time ever for a special show at the Auckland Town Hall on Sunday 29 April.
NEWS: David Guetta Announces May 3rd Auckland Show
Our:House Touring, in association with The Edge, are proud to announce that international superstar and the world's Number 1 DJ David Guetta will be touching down in Auckland Thursday May 3rd 2012 for a special event at Vector Arena!
NEWS: Mark Lanegan Band Announce One Off NZ Show
Mark Lanegan is no stranger to our shores, having recently toured in support of his projects with Isobel Campbell after his 2010 solo dates. He returns, band
NEWS: Boy & Bear Announced As Support For Elbow
British band Elbow, adored by fans and critics alike will make their much anticipated debut visit to New Zealand to perform at Auckland’s Powerstation on Wednesday, March 28.
NEWS: Switchfoot To Play The Studio In Auckland March 8th
San Diego's finest are headed back down under for a one-off show on the 8th of March in Auckland. Lured once again by New Zealand's
NEWS: August Burns Red & Blessthefall Announce NZ Tour
Don’t miss this electrifying bill of metal mayhem this April when August Burns Red, Blessthefall, Saving Grace and A Plea For Plurging play Auckland's Kings Arms and Wellingtons San Francisco Bathhouse!
NEWS: Lady Gaga Announces June 7th Auckland Show
5-time Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga is set to make her triumphant return to the stage with her Born This Way Ball. In this brand new tour, Gaga will perform her latest album Born This Way as well as music from both The Fame and The Fame Monster.
NEWS: Evanescence Announce NZ Show With Blaqk Audio
Emo rockers Evanescence are returning to New Zealand with special guests Blaqk Audio to perform at Vector Arena on Saturday, March 31.
NEWS: A Day To Remember Announce One Off NZ Show
After a string of petitions, Facebook groups, and just general peer pressuring, Florida pop-mosh giants A Day To Remember have announced a one-off Auckland show on February 23.
NEWS: RnV Announce Fat Boy Slim, Skrillex, Die Antwoord & Porter Robinson Show
Can’t get over to Australia for the massive Future Music Festival? Well, don’t freak out because Future...
NEWS: Sun Araw To Return For Two NZ Shows Next Week
Sun Araw. aka US psych-pop / dub voyager Cameron Stallones is returning to New Zealand next week for two New Zealand shows in Wellington and Auckland.
NEWS: Elbow Announce One Off New Zealand Show
Elbow will make their much anticipated debut visit to New Zealand to perform at Auckland’s Powerstation on Wednesday, March 28...
NEWS: Shapeshifter Added To Lipton Ice Tea Sounds In The Sun Lineup
The lineup for the Unitec presents Lipton Ice Tea Sounds in the Sun just got even better with the inclusion...
NEWS: Steve Earle Announces Two New Zealand Date Tour
American rock/folk legend Steve Earle is heading our way for two solo and acoustic New Zealand shows on Wednesday 11th April at the Kings Arms, Auckland and Thursday 12th April at Bodega, Wellington.
NEWS: Parachute Festival Offers ‘Pay What You Can Afford’ Family Passes
In the wake of a financially tough 2011, Parachute Festival organisers are offering “Pay What You Can...
NEWS: Laneway Festival Timetable Released
The timetable for Laneway Festival 2012 has been released. Check it out below and start plotting your plan for the day...
NEWS: 2012 Big Day Out To Be The Last In NZ
A message on social networking site Twitter from Big Day Out Auckland on Wednesday evening confirmed the axing of future Auckland festivals.
NEWS: Henry Rollins Long March Tour Dates Confirmed
Henry Rollins is bringing his provocative and humorous spoken-word show to New Zealand in April as part of The Long March 2012 world tour; with shows in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.
NEWS: St. Vincent Tour Confirmed For NZ
Texan songstress St. Vincent, a.k.a Annie Clark, is coming to New Zealand to debut her new full band show and promote her third album Strange Mercy.
NEWS: Live Coverage Of The 69th Golden Globe Awards
Pop the corn and get comfy, because this Monday Rip It Up is live-blogging the Golden Globes. Join Rip It Up editor Leonie Hayden, online editor Luke Winslade, and our TV and film writers Steve Newall and Daniel Rutledge as they gleefully rub their hands together over what is sure to be Ricky Gervai...
NEWS: Big Day Out Reveal New Site Map For Mt Smart
The Big Day Out yesterday released its sitemap for 2012, revealing a reconfiguration of Auckland's Mt Smart stadium from previous years including a major change to event access with the closing of the Maurice Road gate (previously known as Gate A).
NEWS: System Of A Down Announce NZ Show w/ The Dillinger Escape Plan
Huge news for kiwi rock fans with announcement this morning that System Of A Down are...
NEWS: Kerretta Announce Two Date New Zealand Tour
Local pioneers of big instrumental rock, Kerretta, have announced they will play two New Zealand shows before heading off for an extensive tour of Europe in February/March of 2012. Kerretta will play Wellington’s Mighty Mighty on January 21st and Auckland’s Kings Arms Tavern on January 28th. The...
NEWS: Peter Hook To Perform Joy Division's 'Closer' In Auckland & Wellington
After the success of his 2010 Unknown Pleasures 30th Anniversary Tour, Joy Division bassist...
NEWS: Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Ghost Wave & She's So Rad To Play Big Night In
The Big Day Out presents a Big Night In with Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Ghost Wave and She’s So...
NEWS: Jessie J Announces NZ Show In February
One of the biggest pop stars right now is heading to NZ for the first time ever. Jessie J will play live at Auckland's Vector Arena on February 28th 2012.
NEWS: Death Cab For Cutie Are Coming To NZ
US indie pop/rock star quartet Death Cab For Cutie’s first ever New Zealand appearance will be an exclusive one night only performance at the 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival.
REVIEW: M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
I’ve always associated M83’s breathless 2008 release Saturdays=Youth with a mini surf trip my brother and I took in the late summer of ’09 (Waihi Beach, Karekare, Raglan). I can still remember the salt on my skin and sun in my eyes – I even got my first barrel – and listening to that wonde...
RIP IT UP MOVIE CLUB: Three Films We Can't Wait To See This Summer
Here's a lil sneak peak to three films we can't wait to see this summer.
NEWS: New Order Announce February 27 Auckland Show
New Wave rock icons New Order are back and heading this way with the recent announcement of a one off Auckland show at the Vector Arena on February 27.
NEWS: Top Musicians Join Iconic Music In Parks Summer Series
Tim Finn, The Black Seeds, Ladi6, and great flicks The Smurfs and Te Movie will headline a superb entertainment line-up at Auckland...
NEWS: Anna Coddington Announces ‘Little Islands’ Tour
Enchanting local songstress Anna Coddington has announced she will be heading out on a national tour of New Zealand throughout January and...
NEWS: Kiwi Band Rapture Ruckus Announce NZ dates With Grammy-nominated P.O.D
American-based kiwi rockers Rapture Ruckus have announced they are returning to New Zealand...
FEATURE: Tuborg Summer Gig Guide 2011/2012
The Tuborg Summer Gig Guide has the hottest gigs, festivals and events happening all over NZ this summer. No matter what your tastes or location, we've sniffed out the best of the best and put it all together for your convenience.
NEWS: Tiki Taane Joins The More FM Summer Vineyard Tour
In an exciting addition to an already stellar line-up, The More FM Summer Vineyard Tour is pleased to announce Tiki Taane will join Aloe Blacc, John Butler Trio and Annabel Fay on the tour for an acoustic set, while local DJ favourites the Sweet Mix Kids will also be entertaining between acts.
NEWS: Mayer Hawthorne To Play Two NZ Dates In February
Detroit crooner Mayer Hawthorne returns to New Zealand this February to play Auckland and Wellington in celebration of his new album How Do You Do?
NEWS: Odd Future Announce Auckland Show
Alternative hip-hop has found its strongest voice in a very long time. This sensation rolls like an avalanche through the web’s many music blogs with concert footage of some young hip hoppers who clearly take the genre all the way in a punk direction.
NEWS: ‘Starboy: Eternity Live’ Theatrical Rock Party
Starboy needs no introduction to New Zealand. His sci-fi theatrical party earlier this year called ‘Starboy Visitation’ made headlines, being quoted as ‘the most extravagant party NZ had ever seen!’
NEWS: Florence + The Machine To Play Auckland In May
Fanning the flames of a fire started just under two years ago, Florence + The Machine are set to ignite stages across the country when they return to New Zealand with a show at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Monday 28th May.
NEWS: Seether Announce One-off Auckland Show
South African rockers Seether have announced a one-off show in New Zealand. The band have will be playing on February 10, 2012...
FEATURE: The World's Festival In New Zealand - WOMAD 2012
The World's Festival In New Zealand – Womad New Zealand 2012. One of the inspirations behind the very first WOMAD festival will head to WOMAD New Zealand 2012, along with a line-up of musicians, bands and performers from all corners of the globe.
NEWS: NZ's Biggest Orientation Music Festival Returns
NZ’s biggest orientation music festival is returning to celebrate its 5th year in the making with its hottest line up to date! USU Students’ Association at Unitec presents the Lipton Ice Tea Sounds in the Sun on Saturday 3rd March 2012 1-8:30pm held at Unitec Mt Albert.
NEWS: The Checks Release New Video For 'Candyman Shimmer'
The Checks are back with a new album, a new tour starting tomorrow and one of the most interesting local videos for their new single 'Candyman Shimmer'. Watch the video below...it really is rather captivating.
NEWS: Melissa Etheridge To Play Two NZ Shows Next Year
Oscar® and Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge is returning to New Zealand and Australia for a very special July 2012 live tour.
NEWS: First Ever Ryan Adams OZ & NZ Solo Tour Announced
Following the celebrated release of his new album Ashes & Fire, The Frontier Touring Company are delighted to announce that Ryan Adams will be performing a series of intimate one-man theatre shows across Australia and New Zealand in 2012.
NEWS: Flying Nuns 'Nunvember' Tickets On Sale + More Acts Announced
Tickets are now on sale now for the Flying Nun Record’s 30th Anniversary shows in November, with even...
NEWS: Jim Beam Homegrown drops Fat Freddy’s + 16 New Acts In 2nd Announcement
Jim Beam Homegrown is the stand out gig of the summer, proudly showcasing the cream of...
NEWS: Dragon To Support Roxette In New Zealand Next Year
NZ Music Hall of Fame inductees Dragon will support Swedish pop duo Roxette at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Saturday 11 February 2012 in what promises to be a huge night of hits.
NEWS: Arrested Development, Sly & Robbie And J Boog Added To Ragamuffin 2012
Prolific Jamaican superstars of reggae and dub, Sly & Robbie, together with two-time Grammy...
NEWS: The Black Keys Release Music Video For 'Lonely Boy'
The Black Keys have released the music video for their new single 'Lonely Boy'. Watch the video below. 'Lonely Boy' is the first single off
NEWS: Gin, MuttonBirds & Avalanche City To Headline Classic Hits Winery Tour
The sassy and supremely talented Gin Wigmore will headline the 2012 Classic Hits Winery Tour, along with...
NEWS: Six60 Announce Summer Tour With Guest Mt Eden
Jay-Z said it best on 'Reminder', "Men lie, women lie, numbers don't'. And even when you take the sea of enthusiastic fans at shows, and the constant messages of online support they post out of the equation, Six60 and Mt Eden still represent two of the most substantial movements to emerge within the...
NEWS: BattleCry 2011 To Raise Money For CanTeen
NZ's Annual Bboy and Bgirl event, Battlecry, is on again next month on Saturday the 12th of November. It will be hosted at ZEAL - the Youth Centre 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson and will feature showcases, workshops, CanTeen Auctions and an Art Gallery.
NEWS: Rhythm & Vines Announces Daily Line Up
As the year rolls on and summer fast approaches, Rhythm & Vines has released the festival’s daily line-up PLUS the lowdown on accommodation at the brand new Tepee Life Village and everything you need to know about Club Stolen VIP.
NEWS: Punk Legends The Damned Announce New Zealand Show
English punk rock legends The Damned will perform in New Zealand, for the first time in 25 years when they...
NEWS: Incubus Announce Two NZ Shows
Multi-platinum Californian-based alt/funk rockers Incubus are headibg Down Under this summer to deliver two shows, in support of their seventh and latest album If Not Now, When?.
NEWS: Flower Punks The Black Lips To Play One NZ Show
Atlanta flower-punk quartet the Black Lips are bringing their hell-raising antics and raw garage-rock sound back to our shores on Tuesday 28th February. Rejoice!
NEWS: Bonjah To Play Kings Arms Tavern On Friday 28th October
Following the recent release of their much-anticipated sophomore album Go Go Chaos, Australian-based Kiwi five-piece Bonjah are ready to go, heading back to New Zealand to play Auckland’s King’s Arms Tavern on Friday 28th October. These talented ex-pat musicians will be playing songs that have b...
NEWS: Dum Dum Girls Announce Auckland Show In January
40 Days Touring are proud to announce that Californian quartet Dum Dum Girls will play their first-ever New Zealand show at Auckland’s Kings Arms Tavern on January 6th 2012.
NEWS: Big Day Out Tickets On Sale Tomorrow + BDO Grabaseat Flight Launched
To celebrate their 20th year, the Big Day Out has commandeered a grabaseat flight from Air New...
NEWS: Cobra Khan To Release New Album Adversities On 21st November
Cobra Khan is back and proud to announce the release of new album Adversities. Some may say little...
NEWS: Lamb Of God, The Black Dahlia Murder & Unearth To Play The Studio In March
Metal fans rejoice! With all the summer line up announcements made over the last few weeks...
NEWS: System Of A Down, Slipknot & Limp Bizkit To Headline Soundwave Festival
After months of rumours and ruling out bands, the first announcement of the 2012 lineup for Australian...
NEWS: Feist & The Horrors Lead Lineup for 2012 Laneway Festival
The line up for next year's St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is officially out! Headlined by the ever wonderful Canadian songstress Feist and East London gothic rockers The Horrors, St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is set to be one hell of a kick start to 2012. The full lineup for 2012 is as follows:
NEWS: Unknown Mortal Orchestra Announce Two NZ Shows
Unknown Mortal Orchestra have announced they will play two New Zealand shows this December, bringing their much-hyped style of ‘psych pop...
NEWS: Shapeshifter Announce Homecoming & Summer Tour With Horace Andy
This summer Shapeshifter are playing four shows over the Christmas/New Year break, and in an inspired...
NEWS: Rhythm & Vines Finalize 2011/2012 Lineup
More big festival news on this beautiful Friday morning. The good dudes at Rhythm and Vines have finalized their lineup for this years New Years festival with the inclusion of a bunch more international and local acts.
NEWS: Kanye & Soundgarden To Headline Big Day Out 2012
After months of rumors and announcement delays we can finally reveal the lineup for the Big Day Out 2012. Leading the bill is Mr. Yeezy and hip hops dark twisted knight Kanye West, reformed 90's grunge heroes Soundgarden and British cockney rockers Kasabian.
NEWS: Katy B Pulls Out Of RnV Soundcheck; Replaced By Nero
It is with regret that Rhythm and Vines and Ambient Events announce that Katy B has had to pull out of tonight’s R&V Soundcheck show due to personal reasons.
NEWS: John Butler Trio & Aloe Blacc To Headline MoreFM Vineyard Tour
For five years, More FM has brought the best in local music to some of the country’s finest locations...
NEWS: Kurt Vile Announces One Off Auckland Show In December
Strange News, High Seas & Under the Radar are delighted to announce American songsmith Kurt Vile will be playing one show only in Auckland this December with his band The Violators.
NEWS: Bic Runga Announces Dates For 2011 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour
Bic Runga is one of just a handful of New Zealand musicians who have truly earned the title ‘iconic’...
NEWS: La De Da New Years Eve Festival Announces Final Artist Line-Up
La De Da is proud to release the second and final line-up announcement for 2011/12’s premier New Years...
NEWS: Midnight Youth Announce One Off Auckland Show With Young Lyre
Brent Eccles Entertainment is proud to present Midnight Youth at Auckland’s iconic Powerstation...
NEWS: Jim Beam Homegrown 2012 Line Up Announced
Jim Beam Homegrown is at the forefront of music culture; with a record of 4 consecutive sell out’s drawing thousands of people from around New Zealand. The festival returns to the Wellington Waterfront on February 18th with an imposing line up and a reputation for ground breaking live performances...
NEWS: Rhythm And Vines To Launch Sister Festival Rhythm And Alps
Taking its award-winning festival down south, Rhythm and Vines is holding a new sister festival in...
NEWS: The Black Seeds Begin Work On New Album
Wellington's favourite sons The Black Seeds are heading back into the studio to begin work on their eighth record. Writing on their website the band had the following statement;
RIP IT UP MOVIE CLUB: Johnny English Reborn, Footloose, Real Steel
I’ve gone for a bit of a nostalgia trip for this week’s Rip It Up Movie Club, as I take a look at three films to...
NEWS: F**ked Up To Join The Foo Fighters & Tenacious D In New Zealand
The Frontier Touring Company are rapt to confirm the Foo Fighters' Western Springs show
NEWS: Bachelorette's Music Blankets New Zealand With Last New Zealand Tour
Bachelorette fans unite, for Bachelorette will be making one last tour through New Zealand performing...
NEWS: Fleet Foxes To Serenade Kiwi Audiences In January
Fresh off their stunning sophomore record Helplessness Blues (see our review here) folk rock aficionados Fleet Foxes are heading down under to play two New Zealand shows in January.
NEWS: Jason Mraz Announces Special One Off Auckland Show In November
Internationally revered recording artist, Jason Mraz, has announced plans for a special international...
NEWS: R&B Star Joe Bringing The Good The Bad The Sexy Tour To NZ
American R&B singer and record producer Joe is coming to New Zealand to perform one show only at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Thursday September 15.
NEWS: Explosions In The Sky Announce New Zealand Tour For December
Mystery Girl, 95bFM & www.undertheradar.co.nz are proud to announce instrumental Texan group Explosions...
RIP IT UP MOVIE CLUB: Abduction, The Zoo Keeper, What’s Your Number?
This week the Rip It Up Movie Club takes a look at three movies which will be released over the next few...
NEWS: Pajama Club Announce First New Zealand Shows
Pajama Club’s Neil and Sharon Finn, Sean Donnelly (SJD) and Alana Skyring have their overnights packed and are ready to hit the road this September in celebration of Pajama Club’s debut self-titled album release, out September 12.
NEWS: Drab Doo Riffs Announce EP Release Tour
Liberation Music is proud to announce the release of the third EP from Auckland’s favourite intergalactic surf punk hillbillies, the Drab Doo Riffs.
NEWS: Going Global Music Summit Announced
The Going Global Music Summit is an exciting event for New Zealand, providing great entertainment for the public and an invaluable experience for local artists and the music industry. Comprising music industry seminars and a live music showcase, the event is open to the public and is free of charge.
NEWS: Finalists Announced For The 2011 Smokefreerockquest National Finals
Hamilton is in for a huge celebration of Kiwi music come September 17. New Zealand’s six top bands...
NEWS: New Eco Festival Tuborg Summer Sunday Announced
On Auckland Anniversary Weekend 2012, a selection of the country’s most progressive live acts, sustainable initiatives and summer revelry, will come together for the Tuborg Summer Sunday festival and coastal cleanup.
NEWS: Hall & Oates And Icehouse To Headline A Day On The Green
The number one selling duo in music history, the pioneers of rock'n'soul, Daryl Hall & John Oates are returning to New Zealand for their first shows in more than 30 years.
NEWS: 95bFM's bStreet 2011 Line Up, Venues & Set Times Released
bSTREET 2011 is upon us, and as such, the good folks over at bFM have decided to release the line ups and set times for this years bSTREET 2011. The annual 1-day festival is on this Saturday August 27th at 5 different venues in Auckland city
NEWS: We Came As Romans Announce Auckland Show
After announcing a tour of Australia with The Devil Wears Prada, American post-hardcore band We Came As Romans have announced they will be coming to New Zealand to perform a one-off show in Auckland on October 29th.
NEWS: Cut Off Your Hands Announce National Tour
Local alt-rockers Cut Off Your Hands have announced they will play a five show tour of New Zealand in support of the release of their new album Hollow.
NEWS: Portishead Announce Auckland Show In November
After a 14-year absence, legendary Bristol band Portishead are returning to captivate and transport New Zealand fans once again. Already confirmed to headline the highly anticipated Harvest music and Art festivals taking place in Australia in November, Portishead will take the band’s music further...
NEWS: Tim Finn Announces Album Launch Show
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Tim Finn will launch his new album The View Is Worth The Climb at a special one off show Thursday September 1 at 1885 Britomart. The launch will be the first time New Zealand fans will get to hear the new album live, and strictly limited tickets for the show are on sale n...
NEWS: Rhythm And Vines 2011 Lineup Announced
Wait no longer! Rhythm and Vines, New Zealand’s award-winning festival is back with a massive three-day line-up to help you bring in the New Year this December.
NEWS: The Feelers Announce Very Special Guests For Hamilton & Auckland Shows
Armed with a new album and boasting a new line-up including guitarist Andy Lynch (formerly of Zed)...
NEWS: Mountaineater & Left Or Right Announce National Tour
Dunedin has a rich history of being home to some of this countries finest artists and the next tier of rock n roll pioneers from the south Mountaineater and Left or Right are flying the flag for the next generation.
NEWS: Clap Clap Riot Release New Video For 'Yoko Ono'
Introducing the new music video from Clap Clap Riot for their latest single 'YOKO ONO'. Watch the video below.
NEWS: Big Boi's Auckland Show Still Happening But At New Venue
Outkast’s Big Boi is all set to play his one-off New Zealand show this coming Thursday 25 August, which will now take place at Auckland’s Powerstation.
NEWS: VNZMA Technical Finalists Announced
The first round of finalists in the 46th Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards (VNZMA) has been revealed following today’s announcement of the 2011 Technical Award finalists.
NEWS: Family Cactus Spirit Lights Album Release Tour
Family Cactus are heading out on tour following the release of their second album Spirit Lights. You could call them New Zealand's answer to The Arcade Fire, but Family Cactus have a rich style all their own, incorporating stunning vocals, catchy hooks and a sparkling guitar palette. To whet your ap...
NEWS: Northern Lights Festival To Hit Pakiri This New Year's Eve
Northern Lights is New Zealand’s newest music festival/camping ground experience and will be the hot spot to be from December 30th 2011. Northern Lights bookends the High Life New Year’s Eve Experience, providing live entertainment to campers on the evenings of December 30th and January 1st.
NEWS: Taylor Swift Announces First Ever NZ Show
Taylor Swift, who is currently headlining sold-out stadiums and arenas on the North American leg of her blockbuster Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour 2011, announced today that, in response to strong fan demand, she will extend the tour into 2012 with capital city dates around Australia, and in Auck...
RIP IT UP MOVIE CLUB: Jim Carey Returns To His Roots
Returning to his Ace Ventura roots, Jim Carrey stars in this family comedy alongside a sextet of co-stars from the deep Antarctic. Directed by Mark Waters
GAMING: All Blacks Rugby Challenge Preview
With the Rugby World Cup almost upon us, it is no surprise at all to see rugby video games on the horizon as well. A couple of months back, James Nokise got his hands on Sidhe Interactive’s All Blacks Rugby Challenge, and his write-up is here. Now, after having a play of the rival title, Rugby Wor...
NEWS: The Amity Affliction Announce First Ever NZ Tour
RW Entertainment and Goodvibes Promotions presents The Amity Affliction in New Zealand for the very first time! In a day and age where few heavy bands of any
NEWS: Ragamuffin 2012 Lineup Announced
Raggamuffin has announced the line-up for the 2012 festival and the one and only original voice of ‘Red Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Town’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ will be returning to New Zealand to headline New Zealand’s premier reggae festival.
NEWS: EarthTonz Festival Set To Rock Queenstown Into The New Year
Are you ready to spend New Year’s Eve in one of the most picturesque places on the planet with some of...
RIP IT UP MOVIE CLUB: Horrible Crazy Shark?
One of the truly beautiful things of film is its ability to exaggerate common misfortune to the point where our own personal lives just...
NEWS: Departure Club No.8 On Tomorrow Night In Auckland
If your keen for a boogie to some good tunes mixed in with some good brews then get on down to 1885 in Britomart tomorrow night for Departure Club No.VIII.
NEWS: Kimbra To Perform At Kathyrn Wilsons' NZFW Show
The public will be front row at New Zealand Fashion Week this year as Kathryn Wilson invites fashion fans and the shoe-obsessed to party at the launch of her winter 2012 collection.
TRAILER: Hesher
Every now and then a trailer is in itself a beautiful work of art. They’re so often these formulaic, spoilerific, strobey, horrible little things.
NEWS: Head Like A Hole 'Blood Will Out' National Tour
Head Like A Hole are pleased to announce their Blood Will Out national tour where lucky fans will get to hear all the new songs plus some hanging from the rafters favourites.
NEWS: The Thomas Oliver Band 'Bad Talkin' Man' Tour
On the back of their sold out album release tour, The Thomas Oliver Band are set to play 4 dates across the North Island to celebrate the release of live favourite, Bad Talkin' Man.
NEWS: Line Up For Rhythm And Vines Soundcheck Announced
In a tantalizing taste of what’s to come for summer, New Zealand’s award winning music festival Rhythm and Vines is holding a special side show in Auckland this September.
NEWS: Wikileaks' Julian Assange Added To 2011 Splendour Lineup
Splendour In The Grass is proud to present Julian Assange as part of a Splendour Forum discussion panel that lifts the lid on the powers struggling for control of the internet – and what they don't want you to know.
NEWS: British Punk Legends The Business Announce NZ Tour
It’s Oi, it’s Punk, it’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, it’s whatever you want to call it... and The Business are at the top of the game. Led by the inimitable Micky Fitz
NEWS: Elzhi Announces First Solo New Zealand Tour
Grindin’ & 40 Days Touring are pleased to announce the first solo tour in New Zealand for one of Hip Hop’s most lyrical MC’s live and direct from Detroit, Elzhi.
NEWS: First Teaser Poster For The Dark Knight Rises Revealed
The first official poster for The Dark Knight Rises has been released and judging by the imagery it looks like Gotham City is set for some destruction. Check out the poster below.
NEWS: Demetri Martin To Visit New Zealand Next Month
American comedian, actor, artist, musician, writer and humourist Demetri Martin is coming to perform two shows in New Zealand next month.
NEWS: I Am Giant Announce 'The Horrifying Truth' album Tour
Without a doubt the hardest working NZ rock band, I Am Giant are returning to NZ for a nationwide tour to support the release of their highly anticipated debut album The Horrifying Truth.
NEWS: Def Leppard & Heart To Rock Vector Arena In October
McManus Entertainment together with The Stetson Group are thrilled to announce Def Leppard's return to New Zealand on October 12. They will be joined by American rock band Heart at Auckland’s Vector Arena.
NEWS: Foo Fighters To Play Western Springs In December
This summers music calender has just got the perfect kick start with todays announcment#1 chart-toppers the Foo Fighters are returning to Australia and New Zealand for stadium shows and they’re bringing some pretty awesome friends in tow: none other than Tenacious D!
NEWS: EDGEtravaganza Set To Rock Hamilton Next Weekend
On Saturday July 16th the brand spanking new 6000 capacity Claudelands Arena will play host to the massive EDGEtravaganza and the dawning of a new day in Hamilton’s musical history.
CONNOR'S BLOG: 1 Month Out From Splendour In The Grass
So we are one month away from Aussies best festival! I’m starting to get very excited. Starting Friday 29th – 31st in Woodford, QLD Its going to be a goodie and I’d thought I'd take the time to go for a pre-festie artist rundown and general festival banter.
NEWS: Mt Eden Announces National Tour
GEORGE FM is pleased to announce that Mt Eden are set to hit the road on a national tour, starting in Hamilton on 4th August with their special guest -DJ/Producer Bulletproof.
NEWS: Meat Loaf Announces NZ Tour In October
Some people think big. Some people think huge. Then there's Meat Loaf. While other artists may have tried to match his scale and sound, so far none have come close. Happily, he's heading back to New Zealand with his Guilty Pleasure Tour for three massive shows in Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland.
NEWS: Avalanche City Announce The Up & Away Tour
The first-ever tour from Avalanche City will be held in intimate venues across the North Island in July. It comes off the back of successful Los Angeles, New York and London shows last month and the no.1 hit single, 'Love, Love, Love', which was also the fastest selling single for a New Zealand grou...
NEWS: Lineup for La De Da Festival Announced
La De Da Festival will again be one of the best places to see in the New Year this summer with the official lineup released today. Featuring a who's who of NZ finest acts plus Californian surf crooner Donovan Frankenreiter on the bill.
NEWS: Miriam Clancy Announces North Island Tour
Fresh from being awarded an APRA Professional Development Award, glittering NZ songstress Miriam Clancy is taking her songs, guitar and a retro sequencer on tour throughout the North Island.
NEWS: Owl City Confirms Alaska & Breanne Düren As Special Guests
Hot off the heels of the news that indie-synth-pop sensation Owl City is returning to New Zealand for one...
NEWS: Four Year Strong Announce NZ Tour
American rock act Four Year Strong have announced that they will be touring New Zealand in September.   With support from The Word Alive, the ‘Heroes Get Remembered, Legends Never Die’ group will be playing an all-ages show in Auckland at the Studio and an R18 show at Revolver in Queenstown...
NEWS: Cut Off Your Hands Announce NZ Shows In June
Having already announced that they will be playing at Australia’s 2011 Splendor in the Grass Festival, Cut Off Your Hands have announced that they will be returning home to play two shows in June.   Cut Off Your Hands will be playing at the King’s Arms in Auckland on the 24th of June and Wel...
NEWS: Chris Cornell To Perform Two Unplugged NZ Shows
Chris Cornell is on his way to New Zealand for two solo shows in Auckland and Wellington this October. Famous for his work as frontman
NEWS: Modest Mouse Announce Auckland Show In August
Great news overnight with the announcement of "genre-blending" indie legends Modest Mouse confirming a show at Aucklands Powerstation on Monday August 1st. Fans of Modest Mouse (us included) have been waiting for this day for a very long time so be sure to get in quick smart for tickets as this one ...
NEWS: DJ Shadow Announces Auckland July Show
Currently on tour in Europe, DJ Shadow makes a welcome visit to New Zealand when he brings his groundbreaking Shadowsphere Tour down under for a headline show this winter, ahead his performance at Splendour In The Grass in Australia.
NEWS: David Dallas Confirms Auckland & Wellington Shows
Fresh off the release of his stunning new record The Rose Tint last week, Tui Award winning hip-hop star David Dallas has confirmed two shows in Wellington and Auckland next month.
NEWS: King Cannons Announce NZ Tour With Clap Clap Riot
King Cannons last played their hometown of Auckland at Christmas time and left a sold out Kings Arms wanting more. Based in Melbourne these days, they are excited to return for a slightly longer mission this June with shows in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington with support from Clap Clap Riot.
NEWS: Departure Club No.V This Weekend In Auckland
1885 Britomart and The Departure Club are ashamed to bring together an eclectic mix of DJ’s for a destructive night in the hub of Auckland’s CBD.
NEWS: Freddy Fudd Pucker Announce NZ Tour
Freddy Fudd Pucker began in 2006 as an eclectic solo act (Tom Young) in the punk rock scene of North Dunedin. That act has gained momentum and fans worldwide on a truly organic, honest
NEWS: Kiwi Artists Hitting The Streets For 'The Big Busk'
Some of New Zealand's finest musicians are going to be hitting the pavement and busking for children with cancer next Friday as part of The Big Busk.
NEWS: Huge Lineup Announced For Soundwave Revolution
After months of teasers and rumours, the full line-up for Australian music festival, Soundwave Revolution, has now been announced... and some of the acts are HUGE!
NEWS: No Use For A Name Announce NZ Tour
Carifornian punk act No Use For A Name are returning down under for another visit as part of their 'Sick of Being At Home Tour'. With a new line up, including Chris Rest (Lagwagon) on guitar and Boz Rivera (Mad Caddies) on drums. The band will play Wellington on July 21st at the San Fransisco Bat...
NEWS: Jon Toogood/The Adults Announce Nationwide Tour
The faces are familiar but the sounds will be fresh when The Adults hit the stage for their much-anticipated first live shows. Individually, Jon Toogood (Shihad), Shayne Carter (Dimmer, Straitjacket Fits) and Julia Deans (Fur Patrol) are three of New Zealand’s most respected musicians. Collectivel...
NEWS: Greg Johnson's Small Towns & Ball Gowns Tour 2011
Following on from award winning Greg Johnson’s Small Towns & Ball Gowns Tour announcement and local artist support competition five weeks ago, the wait is over and the local support artists for all nine shows have been confirmed.
FEATURE: DJ Skeet Skeet Interview
LA's DJ Skeet Skeet runs a really cool blog called www.eatskeet.com, he also has a really good afro which reminds me heaps of
NEWS: Cut Copy Announce Second Auckland Show
Cut Copy have SOLD OUT their first ever show in Auckland but have graciously added a second Auckland show as part of their NZ tour later in the month. The Cut Copy Zonoscope NZ Tour will now see the Australian electro-pop pioneers play Wellingtons San Fransisco Bath House on Wednesday the 25th of...
NEWS: Lord Echo & Mara TK's Dual Release Party In Wellington
Instrumental is chuffed to present Lord Echo and Mara TK’s Dual Release Party on the 28th of May at San Francisco Bathhouse in Wellington.
NEWS: Owl City Announce Auckland Show In August
Fans still smarting over the cancellation of last years Owl City show in Auckland can now relax. The Indie-pop phenomenon is set to finally make it to New Zealand with the announcement of a show at the Auckland Town Hall on Friday 12th August.
NEWS: Metal Health 2011 Show Feat. Quiet Riot, Warrant & LA Guns Is Cancelled
The Metal Health 2011 show featuring the US Heavy Metal / Hard Rock acts Quiet Riot, Warrant & LA Guns...
NEWS: Entries For The 2011 Smokefreerockquest Now Open
Entries for the 2011 Smokefreerockquest are now officially open! The Smokefreerockquest is an annual competition for high school-age (up to 19 years old)
NEWS: Ruby Frost Announces The Odyssey Tour
Ruby Frost is embarking on her first national tour to celebrate NZ Music Month, and the release of her new single 'Odyssey'. The sequin-loving songbird will be trekking the nation, playing shows in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland with her beat-sampling drummer Jimmy Mac.
NEWS: Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay To Headline 20th Anniversary Lollapalooza
The US alternative rock event brings together three of the biggest acts on the planet to play in Chicago from August 5 to
NEWS: The Get Up Kids Announce Show In NZ In August
Last week was Jimmy Eat World's turn to take us back to the early 2000's when emo-rock was in its glory days but things have just gotten that much better with seminal emo-rock pioneers The Get Up Kids announcing they're coming down to New Zealand to play a one off show at Auckland's Powerstation on ...
NEWS: Foo Fighters Documentary 'Back And Forth' To Screen On TV3 This Weekend
Good Friday is set be a really really good Friday with the exclusive New Zealand television premiere of Back And
NEWS: Escape The Fate Announce In Store Signing Session
Las Vegas based metalcore rockers Escape the Fate have announced an in store signing session at Real Groovy Records in Auckland on the 3rd of May, ahead of their show with Oh, Sleeper and Broken Avenue later that night at The Studio.
NEWS: Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust Gala Dinner Back For 2011
The Raukatauri Gala Dinner is always one of the highlights of the New Zealand music industry’s year – and this year the charity auction night is bigger and better than ever.
NEWS: House Of Shem With Sons Of Zion At The Mangere Tavern
Time to get your skank on with some of New Zealands finest reggae exponents House of Shem and Sons of Zion before winter fully sets in.
NEWS: La De Da Festival To Return For Summer 2011
La De Da Festival is set to return to Martinborough this coming New Year’s Eve, bigger and better than before. Growing from the overwhelming success of its 2010 debut, the 2011/12 festival will boast more space, more acts and more stages.
NEWS: Birds Of Tokyo Confirm Auckland Show In June
Australian rockers Birds Of Tokyo are celebrating their single 'Plans' going Gold certified in New Zealand with the announcement of a show at Auckland's Powerstation on Thursday 2nd June.
NEWS: Lineup For The Whiskey Live NZ Music Month Announced
The 11th annual NZ Music Month festivities are fast approaching and THE WHISKEY, still buzzing from the success of its 2010 series is boasting an even bigger line up of Kiwi talent to whet even the most discerning music lover’s appetite.
NEWS: Splendour In The Grass 2011 Lineup Announced
Make sure your sitting down before reading the rest of this because your mind is about to get blown! The lineup for Splendour In The Grass 2011 has just been announced and is nothing short of AMAZING!
NEWS: Holy Fuck Club Night's First Birthday Celebration
On Wednesday the 13th of April Holy Fuck is turning one and having a big birthday show to celebrate! Joining in the festivities this Wednesday will be performances from Pikachunes, North Shore Pony Club, Real Horror Show, Tony Tunes and Electric Funeral.
NEWS: Outkast's Big Boi Announces Auckland Show
On August 25th New Zealand audiences will finally bear witness to Big Boi, one half of Outkast and universally counted as amongst the most creative and admired voices in hip hop.
NEWS: John Butler Trio Coming To Wellington & Auckland In May
Revered for their brilliant live performances and superb musicianship, one of Australia’s most esteemed bands, the John Butler Trio return to New Zealand in celebration of their 5th studio album ‘April Uprising’.
NEWS: Jessie J Set To Visit NZ On Promo Tour In May
Justin Timberlake boldly calls, Jessie J, “The best singer in the world right now”. Big call you might say but wait till you hear this girl sing...damn! In fact you wont have to wait too long to hear the pint sized Brit and her amazing voice with Universal Music NZ announcing Jessie J is coming...
NEWS: Cut Copy Confirm Shows In Wellington & Auckland In May
Dust off your dancing shoes and start stretching those quads because Australian electro-pop aficionado's Cut Copy have announecd two shows in New Zealand this May.
NEWS: Legendary Metallers Quiet Riot To Headline Metal Health 2011
There will be little choice but to feel the ‘noize’ in May when three hard rock heavyweights unite for the first time ever to perform a knockout show at the Powerstation on May 2nd.
NEWS: Eli Paperboy Reed To Play Shows In Auckland & Wellington
Following an appearance at the East Coast Blues & Roots Festival in Australia, Eli Paperboy Reed is bringing his explosive live show to Auckland & Wellington next month.
NEWS: Kidz In Space & Kingston Christchurch Fundraiser
Kidz In Space and Kingston are joining forces to help raise some cash for the folks in Christchurch with a fundraising show this Friday 25th of March at Tabac in Auckland.
NEWS: Hi Dad! Productions Presents Ice Cream In Wellington
Hi Dad! Productions proudly present Ice Cream at Sandwiches in Wellington on Friday, March 25. This new night will melt your mind and set the dance floor alight as some of New Zealand’s most forward thinking musicians get together for an evening of futuristic beats, bass and sonic explorations.
NEWS: Sounds In The Sun This Thursday
Once again, USU Students’ Association at Unitec is running the biggest student orientation festival in the country – Sounds in the Sun. Last year, the event saw a crowd of over 9000 people rocking the Unitec fields to some of NZ’s top musical talents. This year, it aims to be bigger and better...
NEWS: Kora Announce Easter Weekend Tour
Kora are back! And hitting the road for two special shows over the Easter weekend. A band that defies being genre specific, the boys from Kora
NEWS: Splendour In The Grass Dates & Venue Confirmed
The dates and venue for the 2011 Splendour In the Grass are officially locked in. South-east Queensland’s Woodfordia site will again play host to this years festival from Friday July 29 to Sunday 31 July.
NEWS: UK Sonic Innovators Unkle Returning For NZ Show
Critically acclaimed UK outfit UNKLE will bring their innovative and constantly evolving sound to New Zealand, for the first time since their Big Day Out appearance in 2008.
NEWS: Kyuss Cancel Christchurch Show
Unfortunately due to the tragedy in Christchurch, the Friday 13th May, Kyuss Lives! show at the Bedford, Christchurch is cancelled. Refunds for this show will be available from point of Purchase, or by emailing details back to info@muchmoremusic.co.nz and the refunds will be arranged.
NEWS: Escape The Fate To Play NZ With Support From Oh Sleeper
Las Vegas post-hardcore group Escape The Fate are set to return to NZ for the second time in May with the announcement of an all ages show at The Studio on Tuesday May 3rd. In support will be Texan metalcore act Oh Sleeper and Auckland based screamo band Broken Avenue.
NEWS: Rise Against Announce Auckland Show For July
American punk legends Rise Against have announced that they will be playing a one off show at Auckland's Logan Campbell Centre in July.
NEWS: Grammy Winners Lady Antebellum To Play NZ Show
Chugg Entertainment announces today that in the wake of their Grammy success, Lady Antebellum will be playing one very special performance on Monday 18th April at The Civic in Auckland. Following a run of dates around Australia with Keith Urban, this will be the tuneful trio from Nashville, Tenness...
NEWS: BFM Summer Series Set Times Released
It's that time of year again...BFM Summer Series Time! This year it's on Saturday March 5th in Albert Park, Auckland from 12pm-7pm. Check out the set times for the lineup below.
NEWS: Stereodays Third Birthday Extravaganza
Stereodays tore the roof off studio in March 2010 bringing K'Rd back to life, Stereodays now returns in March 2011 with the biggest international to tour under the Stereodays Label since the beginning to 519, the new Ellerslie super club.
NEWS: Little Bushman Announce New Album & NZ Tour
Aotearoa’s magnanimous psych-rock-blues quartet, Little Bushman, announce the release of their new album Te Oranga along with bevy of tour dates. On the 4th of April 2011, Little Bushman will release Te Oranga their long anticipated follow up to 2007’s Pendulum. This 3rd studio album was written...
NEWS: Gang Of Four Set Times For Tonight At The Powestation
40Days Touring have announced set times for tonight’s Gang Of Four show at Auckland’s Powerstation. Support act Cut Off Your Hands will be on stage at 8:30pm and Gang Of Four will be on stage at 10pm sharp. There are a limited amount of tickets still available from Ticketmaster. Don’t miss the...
NEWS: Kotahitangata (One People) Christchurch Relief Gig
In the wake of Christchurch’s most recent and devastating earthquake, Heaps of People present the “Kotahitangata (One People)” concert for the “New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal”, happening this Sunday 27 February, 5pm at Sale St.
NEWS: Auckland Arts Festival Announce Garden Stage Line Up
The AK2011 Festival presents Ihimaera: A unique concert of Kiwi music featuring King Kapisi, SJD, Teremoana Rapley plus nine top recording artists performing songs with lyrics by literary icon Witi Ihimaera. Check out www.aucklandfestival.co.nz for more details.
NEWS: Cut Off Your Hands To Support Gang Of Four
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Kody & Bic have had to cancel their appearance at Auckland’s PowerStation this Thursday. In their place will be local indie-pop rockers Cut Off Your Hands. Cut Off Your Hands are currently in the process of recording their sophomore album, the follow up to 2008’s...
NEWS: Darwin Deez Announces New Zealand Tour
Currently touring the UK; Darwin Deez has announced two shows in New Zealand. From New York to New Zealand, the big Apple’s latest offering from the esteemed anti-folk stomping ground of NYC East village, Darwin Deez, is hitting our shores for two shows only. Playing Auckland’s The Kings Arms on...
NEWS: Metals Announce Debut NZ Shows & EP Release
Metals is Christopher Coe and Candice Butler. Friday 25th February marks the release of their debut e.p. ‘Get Yourself A Gun’ via iTunes and their first ever NZ show! Chris is a Melbourne based producer/writer/DJ who has been composing, performing and releasing recordings under the Digital Prima...
NEWS: Arch Hill Recordings Vs Muzai Records At The Kings Arms
Last year Arch Hill celebrated it’s 10th Birthday at the Kings Arms with a BBQ and bands like The Bats, Minisnap, Surf City, Superette, Family Cactus, Polaroyd/Bird Nest Roys, Andrew McKenzie, White Swan Black Swan and others playing… it was a great afternoon and Pavement even turned up (and got...
NEWS: Liam Finn Announces New Single 'The Struggle'
Liam Finn has just released his brand spanking new single to New Zealand radio today ‘The Struggle’. ‘The Struggle’ is the first single from his forthcoming album which is due for release in New Zealand and Australia this May. And now, after spending the last month at Roundhead Studios finis...
NEWS: Kids Of 88 Release Sugarpills EP
Dryden Street and Sony Music New Zealand are proud to announce the release of the brand new ‘Sugarpills’ 4 track EP which is available now on iTunes and all other digital retailers. The EP contains their latest single ‘Sugarpills’ and three brand new tracks. Kids of 88 blasted onto the New Z...
NEWS: Bruno Mars Announces Auckland Show
Illusive and The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to announce the first ever New Zealand concert with #1 chart-topper Bruno Mars. The pop wunderkid, responsible for some of the hottest current tracks, including ‘Grenade’, ‘Just the Way You Are’, Travie McCoy’s ‘Billionaire’ and B....
NEWS: Jambalaya Festival At Corban Estate Arts Centre
Jambalaya is a music and dance festival jam-packed with international and national acts, top international dancers, workshops, music, circus performers, and market stalls. The festival village will come to life from March 5th - 6th, 2011, in the magical grounds of the Corban Estate Arts Centre among...
BLOG: Auckland Gets Some Swag
There is a lot of shows on in this fine city of ours but hardly anyone ever throws a good party. Time for a change. People Like Us & Department Of have teamed up to deliver Swagger Dagger. A fortnight party at Backstage, Auckland. Swagger Dagger have been busy over the summer months planning for ful...
NEWS: Phil Edwards Band Tour NZ In March & April
Following off the back of their radio hit and first single Crash, and shows throughout the summer, including Rhythm and Vines and the Whangamata Summer Festival, the Phil Edwards Band are set to release their debut album Slow Borders in March, through Rhythmethod. Recorded in Auckland and the Hawke�...
NEWS: Base FM Announce Shake & Bake In Ponsonby
Nestled amongst the trees of Ponsonby’s Western Park, the Base FM Shake & Bake is a free, community focussed festival for the entire family. With market stalls, activities, live art and music, Shake & Bake is about interacting with the people in you neighborhood. Witness the art unfold as the Cut...
NEWS: Donavon Frankenreiter To Tour New Zealand
Touring the world on rips and riffs, surfer-musician Donavon Frankenreiter lands on New Zealand shores this March for a national tour. With guitar and surfboard at the ready, Donavon and band will make their way from South to North. Tickets go on sale 9am, Friday, February 18. Donavon embarks on thi...
NEWS: The Holy Fuck Club Night Returns For 2011
HOLY FUCK, We’re back. Auckland City’s best weekly clubnight is back for 2011, officially fucking off on Wednesday the 16th of February at Flight Lounge in the newly refurbished Fort Lane.
NEWS: Mara & The Bushkas Announce Wellington Shows
UK / Kenyan songwriter Mara Simpson went to four other continents before appearing, on a whim, in Wellington. The last thing on her mind was to stay for long. However, a little over a year later, she has a band of Wellington allstars playing her songs, a single & music video under her belt, gigs, to...
NEWS: Kids Of 88 & Zowie At The Bedford, Christchurch
New wave/electro duo Kids of 88, and boisterous pop queen Zowie, will be joining forces to perform one-night only at The Bedford in Christchurch. After recent US and Australian tours, this indie-core combo is an undeniable force not to be reckoned with…So be sure to shrink your jeans, shine your s...
NEWS: LCD Soundsystem Announce Last Gig Ever
James Murphy's band are to do their final performace at New York's Madison Square Garden on 2nd April, after which they will be "retiring from the game, gettin' out, movin' on". The band have hinted that the last gig may include new or previously unheard material. This news comes from the band's off...
NEWS: Beyond The Darkside - Not Just Another Tribute Act
Beyond The Darkside, Australia’s highly touted Pink Floyd experience, are making their New Zealand debut, playing Auckland’s Civic on February 12th and Wellington’s TSB Arena on February 18th. The group, featuring New Zealand musicians Michael Kitching and Darrin Potaka, dedicate themselves in...
NEWS: House Of Shem Island Vibration Album Release Tour
On the back announcing the release of their second album Island Vibration on February 14th, local reggae giants House Of Shem have announced a five date album release tour to coincide with the album’s release in New Zealand.
NEWS: Gary Numan Announces Show At ASB Theatre Auckland
The Pleasure Principle 30th Anniversary Tour. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of his revolutionary album, The Pleasure Principle, Solid Entertainment is proud to present Gary Numan, one of the founding fathers of modern electronic music. Having toured New Zealand just once in 1980, ...
NEWS: Tiger Choir To Play Camp A Low Hum 2011
Tiger Choir are a three-piece band from Hobart, Tasmania. They play scuzzy pop tunes formed in cramped spaces in Hobart houses amongst a tangled mess of instrument cables, furniture and musical equipment. So far they've taken their bag of samply pop to Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane and played wit...
NEWS: Sonny Rollins Announces Wellington Show In June
TelstraClear and the Wellington Jazz Festival will present the last of the living jazz legends, Sonny Rollins, at the Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday 11 June, 2011. Tickets for the concert, Rollins’ only New Zealand performance, will be on sale from Monday 7 March, 2011.
NEWS: Holy Fuck Announce Auckland Show With Les Savy Fav
Holy Fuck performed an exceptional set at St. Jeromes Laneway Festival in Aotea Square, Auckland yesterday. If you missed it then don't despair, you may have another chance to catch them tonight. Les Savy Fav have announced their first ever New Zealand show at The Kings Arms tonight with support fro...
NEWS: Aloe Blacc Back In Auckland & Wellington
Following his recent sell-out show in Auckland, Aloe Blacc returns to New Zealand to play the SFBH in Wellington on the 17 February and Auckland's Studio on 18 February. Demand for his last NZ show was so high, Aloe Blacc simply could not ignore calls for more Kiwi dates. With rave reviews from loca...
NEWS: Selective Soundz Festival Less Than A Month Away
Set in the serenity of Northlands beach and holiday haven, Mangawhai - Selective Soundz is the music festival celebration to peak the epic end of Summer. Boasting a most impressive line up of live bands and DJs, licensed bars, gourmet food and sideshow stalls, in a casual and festive atmosphere. Kor...
NEWS: Shapeshifter Return To The Powerstation
Not content to tear down venues across the country during a sold out summer tour, throw a competition to find fresh talent for their forthcoming remix album, and curate and headline their very own festival, Sacred Hill, Shapeshifter return to The Powerstation next month, the venue they first played ...
NEWS: Bob Dylan Is Coming To New Zealand
Mr Bob Dylan - celebrated poet, artist, singer, writer, actor and radio announcer - will send legions of fans back once more to all those wonderful songs and albums, as he returns after close to four years for one show only, at Auckland’s Vector Arena on Saturday 30th April. The man with more than...
NEWS: Actor Tim Robbins Brings Debut Album To Auckland
Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins has just made his debut album at age 51, and will be performing material from it with The Rogues Gallery Band at Auckland’s Powerstation on April 30. Though he is best known for his screen roles in such highly-regarded movies as Bull Durham, The Player, The Shawshan...
NEWS: Sounds Aotearoa Explodes To The Next Level
Malcolm Haynes (Glastonbury, The Big Chill Festivals) and Ben Mendelson (WOMEX) confirmed to present! Electric Wire Hustle confirmed to play! Let the international extravaganza begin! The combined knowledge of Malcolm Haynes and Ben Mendelson is an unquestioned industry tour de force and delegates w...
NEWS: 95bFM Summer Series Line Up Announced
The line up for the 95bFM Summer Series 2011 has been announced on new breakfast show host (and Rip It Up blogger) Connor Nestor's Facebook page. As always, the 95bFM Summer Series is a free event for everyone. Albert Park turns into a mini-festival oasis in the middle of the CBD with vendors, food ...
NEWS: Usher Auckland Show Rescheduled To 5 April
The Frontier Touring Company regret to advise that Usher’s upcoming Auckland concert has been rescheduled to Tuesday 5th April from its original date of Tuesday 29 March for logistical reasons. Frontier apologises for any inconvenience that this may cause ticket holders.
NEWS: Mos Def Rescheduled Auckland Show
As previously reported, Mos Def posponed his Australia and New Zealand shows last week. The Auckland show has now been rescheduled for Tuesday 1st February at The Powerstation. This will be the first-ever solo tour to these shores by the Brooklyn hip-hop legend. The 36-year-old Grammy award-winning ...
NEWS: GrassRoots 2nd Line Up Announcement Ft Grace Jones
As previously reported, BB King and Elvis Costello will be performing at this year's GrassRoots festival at Puhinui Reserve in April. It has now been confirmed that Grace Jones, Tony Joe White and many more will join them. In a summer that has seen more international and local talent perform for New...
NEWS: Kora Tour New Zealand In February
Taking a break from the studio for a couple of Summer shows, Kora are returning to Opononi and Butlers Reef this February. If you don't know Kora then it's high time you found out why they are one of the best live acts to see - Kora are; Laughton Kora on vocals, guitar & keys; Francis Kora on bass, ...
NEWS: The Black Seeds To Headline Jameson Jam Sessions
Christchurch set to host line up of top New Zealand musicians at Jameson Jam Session. In association with Jameson, the world's number one Irish whiskey, the highly anticipated Jameson Jam Sessions are back this summer with Christchurch's hottest entertainment precinct, Sol Square, leading the way. T...
NEWS: Wellington Bowl-A-Rama Presents A Weeks Of Festivities
The best skaters in the world, competing in the finest bowl in New Zealand, set against the iconic Wellington harbour. This is BOWL-A-RAMA Wellington. We’re throwing everything at it for BOWL-A-RAMA 2011 - legendary riders competing for the biggest prize money in the history of New Zealand skating...
NEWS: The Greenhornes Announce Wellington Side Show
American garage rock band The Greenhornes have announced a gig at the Bodega in Wellington later this week. This news follows the cancellation of The Black Keys performances at The Big Day Out in Auckland and their Wellington show. The Greenhornes were were originally set to support The Black Keys a...
NEWS: Black Milk Announces Gig At Zen In Auckland
MC & Producer BLACK MILK has quickly developed into one of the few hip hop artists who carries both an accomplished resume and is followed with widely-held optimism about what he can bring as one of the leaders of the modern hip hop movement. Now 25 years old, Black earned his stripes both locally i...
NEWS: Fredericks Brown Release Debut EP
Sending their sweet sound home again, Kiwi trio Fredericks Brown are set to release their debut EP, ‘Out of the Rain’ on 1 February, from New York, with love. Having independently left the land of the long white cloud for the Big Apple to pursue their dreams, Deva Mahal (vocals), Stephanie Brown...
NEWS: 47 Diamantes Announce National Tour
47 Diamantes (Gemma Syme on vox, Kelvin Neal on music making duties) have been rocking parties for the last year and decided mid 2010 to settle down and make a banging EP. Ditching Kelvin's woeful lo-fi attempts at recording they sought the help of sound man extroardinarre James Goldsmith to help be...
NEWS: Shapeshifter Announce Debut Sacred Hill Summer Festival
Shapeshifter presents the first ever Sacred Hill Summer Festival with Shapeshifter, Kora, The Black Seeds, Ladi6, DowntownBrown and more! Shapeshifter is one of the most in demand live acts of the New Zealand summer, selling out venues up and down the country. And now the boys in Shapeshifter are ge...
NEWS: Head Like A Hole To Support Stone Temple Pilots
You may have heard the rumours but it's officially official, Head Like A Hole will open for Stone Temple Pilots at their one off NZ concert this March! With a career than spans over two decades, Head Like A Hole (HLAH) have seen and done it all. They’ve released 5 albums, have a new single ‘Swag...
NEWS: Queens Of The Stone Age Are Coming To NZ
Formed from the ashes of stoner rock icons Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age have been one of the 21st century’s most engaging and ambitious hard rock groups, combining stoner-rock, metal and garage-rock into a mixture that’s both challenging and accessible. Led by frontman Josh Homme, QOTSA have p...
NEWS: Parachute Festival Less Than Three Weeks Away
When you step out of your cities, your towns, and your houses on the hillside and jump into your cars with your mates, your tents, and your smiles; you set foot on the soil of another world. For four days and three nights you will be in another time, another place, and another galaxy…You will be p...
NEWS: The Thomas Oliver Band Announce Tour
Wellington 5-piece The Thomas Oliver Band’s combination of blues/rock/roots and Oliver’s compelling writing style creates a refreshing New Zealand sound. They have spent the past few years touring and playing live throughout New Zealand with the likes of Fat Freddy’s Drop, Gin Wigmore and Brit...
NEWS: Big Day Out Auckland 2011 Timetable Announced
The timetable for the Big Day Out in Auckland, January 2011 has been announced. Find out when your favourite band is playing using the image above. Here is some more detail about the main headliners. Rammstein will start at 8pm on the Orange stage, Tool at 9.15pm on the Blue stage, Grinderman at 10....
NEWS: The Beaches & Hose Summer Tour
The Beaches & Hose Summer Tour with Homebrew Crew, Nothing To Nobody, Team Dynamite & DJ Substance. From the 4th – 15th of January 2011, Homebrew Crew will take to the North Island roads, fully equipped with a huge transformer of a bus and good friends Nothing To Nobody, Team Dynamite & DJ Substan...
FEATURE: There'll Be Something Missing At The Big Day Out This Summer
This summer, Big Day Out hits the shores of Auckland once again - but with a notable omission. Something will be missing. Rest assured the rock stars will be there – with a line up that includes such iconic names such as Rammstein, Tool, and Primal Scream, through to the indie talents of The Black...
NEWS: LatinAotearoa Announce 'Road To Rio' NZ Tour
Hailing from Venezuela by way of Motown, Jennifer Zea is one of the freshest vocal talents in Bossa and Latino soul. She’s earned respect in her field by travelling the globe and notching up over 100 live performances, alongside world renowned artists of the Jazz and World Music scenes. DJ Bobby B...
NEWS: Reformed Kyuss Tour New Zealand
Reunited Kyuss to visit New Zealand for first time. In October 1995, just three months after releasing what was arguably their breakthrough album And The Circus Leaves Town, the influential stoner rock group Kyuss broke up. The band has been on an indefinite hiatus ever since leaving fans wandering ...
NEWS: MF Doom Comes To New Zealand For The First Time
Straight out of the shadows of the concrete metropolis is rap’s most revered super villain, Doom aka MF Doom. The masked lyricist, known to possess a variety of super powers, including genius level intellect and multi-syllable rhyming, has single headedly put fear in the eye of many of his peers, ...
FESTIVAL: SummerSet 2011 Line Up Feat. Dizzee Rascal
After a brief hiatus, Wellingtons premier outdoor international music festival will return to the iconic Basin Reserve on Saturday 19th March, fresher and bigger than ever. With a strong focus on International talent the festival boasts an enviable line up that reflects the current global dance scen...
NEWS: Mayer Hawthorne Announces Valentines Day Show
Mayer Hawthorne, the multi-instrumentalist, soul-professing 29-year-old, is coming to Wellington in February to play a very special show on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2011. New music is in a constant state of flux between progressive music and those replicating sounds of the past. And while n...
NEWS: Big Day Out NZ Side Shows Announced
In addition to their forthcoming appearance at the Big Day Out in Auckland, Birds of Tokyo this week announce ‘The Big Night In’, a couple of special side shows for fans in New Zealand. Presented by Groove Guide and The Rock, Birds of Tokyo will head to Bodega in Wellington on Wednesday January ...
NEWS: Stone Temple Pilots Announce NZ & Australia Tour
US rockers Stone Temple Pilots often top many a wish list of bands punters would most like to see and it gives The Frontier Touring Company great pleasure to confirm the band’s first ever tour of Australia and New Zealand in March next year. Stone Temple Pilots released their eponymously named six...
FESTIVAL: Sounds Aotearoa Line Up Announced
Sounds Aotearoa is a two day event designed to expose NZ music to the global market and build capacity within the industry. And with UK punk scene and reggae music icon Don Letts and Australia’s No.1 festival director Peter Noble presenting as key speakers the industry is sure to take note and lis...
FESTIVAL: GrassRoots Announce BB King & Elvis Costello
Chugg Entertainment today announces that, in alignment with the wealth of talent visiting Australia for the Easter blues season, New Zealand’s Puhinui Peninsula will also become a melodious playground as the first ever GrassRoots event kicks off for two days on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April, 2...
NEWS: Lionel Richie Announces New Zealand Tour
Following his special AFL Grand Final performance in October, iconic performer Lionel Richie will be returning in March 2011 for a tour of Australia & New Zealand’s finest indoor arenas and outdoor wineries. In a career spanning over four decades, Lionel Richie has consistently bowled over critics...
NEWS: I Am Giant & Six60 At The Coroglen Tavern
Now this is a gig not to be missed!! Two of New Zealand’s hot new bands are teaming up for one night only at the Coroglen Tavern on January 8th 2011. And why would a roots/dub/d&b band be doing a gig with a rock band? Well why not? In the last year Six60 have gone from strength to strength. Beside...
NEWS: Fabulous Diamonds Announce New Zealand Tour
HSP is pleased to present the NZ tour of processional dub and crypt punk diviners, FABULOUS DIAMONDS from Melbourne, Australia. Following their US excursion alongside Pigeons and Wet Hair, and their sophomore LP on Siltbreeze (Times New Viking, Sic Alps, US Girls), the duo’s heavenly garage anthem...
NEWS: David Dallas To Support Aloe Blacc
New Zealand Hip-Hop artist David Dallas has been announced to play support for Aloe Blacc’s New Zealand show. Dallas, who has recently announced his signing with American Hip Hop label Duck Down will join rising American soul singer, rapper and musician Aloe Blacc for a special one-off show at BAC...
NEWS: Nas And Damian Marley Announce NZ Tour
Reggae royalty Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and hip-hop icon Nas are hitting Kiwi shores in February 2011 as part of their groundbreaking Distant Relatives tour. Bringing together two highly influential musicians, the tour celebrates the release of their first co-created album, Distant Relatives.
NEWS: Carlos Santana Australia & NZ Tour In March 2011
Chugg Entertainment today announces that come March, one of the greatest musicians and legendary guitarists of our generation is set to ignite Australian & New Zealand shores. Toting a style that defies definition, immediately recognizable yet unlike any other, Santana’s fusion of Latin rock, blue...
NEWS: Michael Franti Announces Australia & NZ Tour
California born poet, musician and composer, Michael Franti is returning to Australia with Michael Franti & Spearhead in April 2011 for their headline tour as well as East & West Coast Blues and Roots Festivals. As the creator and lead singer of Michael Franti & Spearhead, Franti has been bringing o...
NEWS: Katy Perry Announces Wellington Show
Logitech and Michael Coppel are proud to present Katy Perry as she brings her California Dreams Tour to New Zealand in May 2011. In the face of relentless ticket demand, Katy has agreed to perform an additional show in Wellington. Tickets for this new show go on sale at 9am, Wednesday, December 8. F...
NEWS: Jimmy Eat World Announces Australia & NZ Tour
The Frontier Touring Company is excited to announce Australian and New Zealand tour dates for Jimmy Eat World in April 2011. The band will return to our shores in support of their sixth full-length album, Invented. Fellow Phoenix resident Courtney Marie Andrews, who sings backing vocals on several t...
NEWS: Zowie Announces Two Shows At Galatos 18th Dec
Zoe Fleury AKA Zowie (formerly Bionic Pixie) has announced two shows in one night at Galatos, Auckland next month. She has recently been playing gigs in New York, promoting her debut single 'Broken Machine'.
NEWS: Architect DJs Tonight
Aucklands 2 best party DJ posses are playing tonight at Tabac! Architect DJs & All Black Everything! Its going to be a wild loose awesome party. Come party post Jay-Z until the wee hours of the morning. I'm so excited to see the coolest guy in the world play tonight. Im going to implode with awesome...
NEWS: MGMT Return For Two Shows In New Zealand
MGMT are returning to New Zealand in March next year. The band performed three sold out nights at the Powerstation last year so it wouldn't be a bad idea to get your tickets nice and early this time around, to avoid disappointment. The band are set to play a show at Auckland's Logan Campbell Centre ...
NEWS: Wire Announce Kings Arms Show In January 2011
95bFM in association with www.undertheradar.co.nz present the highly anticipated return of Wire. Saturday 15 January 2011 at Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland. Founded by Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (bass, vocals), Bruce Gilbert (guitar), and Robert Gotobed (drums), WIRE have - since their...
NEWS: Lawrence Arabia Summer Tour
Honorary Bedouin, 95bFM, Radio Active & Under The Radar Presents Lawrence Arabia and The Prime Ministers. The Greats of New Zealand Cricket Tour. Snedden, Kuggelijn, Pringle, Latham, Sua, Harris, Germon, Chatfield... Names that will ring down the ages as titans of New Zealand Cricket, warrior-poets ...
NEWS: Big Day Out 2011 Second Line Up Announcement
With over 40 amazing acts from home and around the world already on board it’s time to complete the picture of what’s in store for the 2011 BIG DAY OUT festival. For the record, 2011 was by far our biggest ever first announcement. BIG DAY OUT 2011 is ever evolving and to follow are the new addit...
NEWS: Motocade Announce New EP & Tour
Get your party pants on because local lads Motocade return to the live music scene to celebrate the release of their new limited edition EP, Holy Moly. Playing in Wellington on the 16th of December and Auckland on the 17th, the band will perform tracks from the EP including hit single ‘Holy Moly�...
NEWS: Weird Al Yankovic Is Coming To New Zealand
Weird Al Yankovic, the undisputed king of pop culture parody, has sold more comedy recordings than any other artist in history. In a career spanning nearly three decades, he has amassed 28 Gold and Platinum albums, 7 Gold and Platinum-certified home videos and 3 Grammy Awards (with 12 nominations). ...
NEWS: Roxy Music To Play A Day On The Green
The original line up of Roxy Music are set to play A Day On The Green with support from Nathan Haines. Roundhouse Entertainment and Andrew McManus Presents is proud to announce that Roxy Music, consisting of vocalist Bryan Ferry, guitarist Phil Manzanera, saxophonist Andy Mackay and the great Paul T...
NEWS: The Black Keys Announce Wellington Show
The Black Keys will be playing one raucous Wellington show prior to their appearance at the 2011 Big Day Out in Auckland. The dynamic duo from Akron Ohio will be making a long awaited return to our part of the globe to rip into the instant classics from their solid Brothers Long player, as well as a...
NEWS: Rhythm & Vines Bonus Line Up Announced
If you thought the line up at this years Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne couldn't get any better, you would be wrong. Today R&V announce a surprise bonus line up including Flying Lotus, The Gaslamp Killer, Hudson Mohawk, The Naked And Famous and Dragon. Impressed? Here is some more info in the...
NEWS: The Doobie Brothers Return To New Zealand
There’s no disputing the unparalleled legacy of The Doobie Brothers, and today Chugg Entertainment announces that in March 2011, New Zealand audiences will have the chance to see them take the stage in a live and intimate theater show. After a run of shows in Australia, The Doobie Brothers will be...
NEWS: Her Make Believe Band Tour New Zealand
Her Make Believe Band & The Bads announce 13-date joint tour of New Zealand. Her Make Believe Band and The Bads are pleased to announce a 13-concert tour this February which includes shows in Greymouth, Lyttelton, Picton, Tokomaru and Onewhero, as well as the more traditional touring centres of Well...
NEWS: Die! Die! Die! Summer Tour Details Coming Soon
Die! Die! Die! are coming home to New Zealand are currently planning a national tour accross December. The full tour announcement is yet to be confirmed and announced but here are a handfull of dates so far, thanks to CheeseOnToast.co.nz.
NEWS: The Checks Announce Xmas Party With Street Chant
“We’re gonna have ourselves a party” The Checks have announced details of their second annual Christmas Party at The Kings Arms on Friday December 17th. “We’re gonna eat and drink and smoke” To celebrate in christmas spirit, the band have a new single “Party Beats” which will be deli...
NEWS: Sufjan Stevens Announces NZ Tour
Rushmore, Groove Guide, & 95bFM, in association with Mystery Girl & Radio Active are extremely proud to present Detroit’s one and only Sufjan Stevens, with his eleven piece band, live in New Zealand for the very first time, on 7 & 8 February, 2011. Fresh from a sold out tour of the United States, ...
NEWS: Disturbed Announce Australia & New Zealand Tour
Highly acclaimed heavy metal icons Disturbed will be returning for their massive ‘Music As A Weapon 2011’ tour and are ready to annihilate arena stages in Australia and New Zealand this April, much to the satisfaction of their legions of fans. Arguably one of the most successful heavy metal band...
NEWS: Joe Cocker Announces Waipara & Napier Shows
It is a phrase which is ridiculously over-used but when it comes to true music legends Joe Cocker OBE please stand up. Not only is Cocker one of the most successful and popular singers of the last four decades, he is also one of music’s most loved and most respected. This Grammy, Golden Globe and ...
GIG: The Rusty Strings Sessions In Dunedin
The Rusty String Sessions is a live music platform for talented and diverse local singer/songwriters to perform in an intimate and hospitable environment. Hosted at the renowned historic Carey’s Bay Hotel, these sessions offer a range of music genres to suit the West Harbour and surrounding reside...
NEWS: Ratatat Announce BDO Warm Up Show In Wellington
Acclaimed Brooklyn duo Ratatat return to Wellington for a one off performance on the 19th January 2011, at the San Francisco Bath House. Four albums into an eclectic and genre-defying career, Ratatat have smashed down any remaining walls which would see them easily categorized and boxed in. Is the m...
NEWS: Deer Park Announce Debut Album & Tour
New Zealand electronica band Deer Park have announced the release of their debut album 'Walk Into The Sea'. The album will be released through Mole Music on Saturday 20th November. The band told Under The Radar that they recorded and produced the majority of the album during one week in late 2009 in...
NEWS: Shihad Announce Summer Tour
This summer, recent New Zealand music hall of fame inductees, Shihad, hit the road with respected high energy two-piece Cariro Knife Fight and 2010 APRA Silver Scroll award winners The Naked & Famous, the young bloods of the New Zealand rock scene. Taking in three dates across the country, these sho...
NEWS: Tegan & Sara To Support Jack Johnson
As previously reported, Jack Johnson will tour New Zealand in November and December. Tegan & Sara has just been confirmed as the suppost, as well as the Midnights in New Plymouth only. With the start of his 2010 'To the Sea' tour just around the corner, Jack Johnson is pleased to announce that Tegan...
NEWS: Tiger Translate Is Coming To Wellington
On Friday the 26th of February Tiger Translate is coming to Wellington! A massive multi media fusion of music and art that tours the world. Tiger Translate will transform Wellingtons Opera House like you’ve never seen it. Featuring a live ART mashup by 3 of Translates most talented Asian Kinetic A...
NEWS: I Am Giant Announce Summer Tour
The Rock and Grabaseat present I Am Giant, returning to New Zealand for their very first summer tour. The band have been very busy since the State of Rock tour, playing gigs in Australia, America and the UK. Now they're coming back to New Zealand to play a 7 shows in December and one in January.
NEWS: The Rock Presents Off The Record Live
Each month The Rock features music from Kiwi artists who are leading the New Zealand Rock market. Off The Record is where you'll hear the best of Kiwi rock first. Off The Record Live! is your chance to see the hardest rockin’ of Off The Record bands perform Live on Stage at Auckland’s premier ve...
NEWS: Kiwi Bands Team Up For Youth Cancer Show
Local favourites The Earlybirds and APRA Silver Scroll nominees Artisan Guns are among the young bands teaming up to play at the youth cancer concert Music for CanTeen on Friday 19th November at Backstage in Auckland. The Earlybirds, Artisan Guns, Kingston, and Glass Owls will all take the stage at ...
NEWS: Rusko Is Coming To New Zealand
British dubstep producer & DJ, Christopher Mercer, more commonly known as Rusko is coming to New Zealand. The 26 year old from Leeds will play 3 dates covering Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch with support from Mr Mime. Recently Rusko worked with MIA on her third studio album /\/\/\Y/\.
NEWS: Peaches Musical To Tour America
Berlin based, Canadian singer-songwriter Peaches will tour her new musical 'Peaches Christ Superstar' in America through December. This news follows approval from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Peaches will play six shows accross America with pianist Chilly Gonzales including The Concert Hall in ...
NEWS: The Chills Announce 30th Anniversary Show
The Chills, Dunedin and NZ musical icons, are pleased to announce a special one-off show in Dunedin on Saturday 27 November and a live album release to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band. Nov 1980: Martin and a fledgling band are invited to play an unadvertised support slot for 2 other local...
FESTIVAL: Selective Soundz 2011 Line Up Announced
Set in the serenity of Northlands beach and holiday haven, Mangawhai - Selective Soundz is the music festival celebration to peak the epic end of Summer, Boasting a most impressive line up of live bands and DJs, licensed bars, gourmet food and sideshow stalls, in a casual and festive atmosphere. KOR...
NEWS: More FM Announce Wintery Tour With Brooke Fraser
New Zealand’s favourite songbird Brooke Fraser will headline the MORE FM Winery Tour 2011 summer series along with an all male entourage: chart-topping four-piece band OPSHOP and the popular Auckland rock band, Midnight Youth.
NEWS: Zane Lowe & James Holroyd Support Chemical Bros
The Chemical Brothers are coming back to take New Zealand Further in 2011! The Chemical Brothers phenomenal LIVE experience… an experience which has continually pushed the boundaries of multimedia, changed the face of large-scale electronic performances forever, and one for which Tom Rowlands and ...
NEWS: Katy Perry Gig Has Sold Out - New Date Added
As previously reported, tickets for Katy Perry's first ever New Zealand show at the Vector Arena went on sale this morning. The box office sold out in thirty minutes. With such heady demand for the reigning Princess of Pop a second show has just been announced.
NEWS: Kenny Rogers To Play Auckland In January
Kenny Rogers with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Vector Arena, Auckland on Friday 21 January 2011 with support from kiwi favourites The Topp Twins. It's just days before tickets to music icon Kenny Rogers' exclusive Auckland concert go on sale and fans are urged not to delay!
NEWS: Soul Singer Aloe Blacc To Play Auckland In January
Rising American soul singer, rapper and musician Aloe Blacc will head to Auckland for a special one-off show at BACKSTAGE (The Studio) on January 27th 2011. Aloe’s 2010 worldwide hits, ‘I Need A Dollar’ (commissioned as the theme tune for HBO series How To Make It In America) and ‘Femme Fata...
NEWS: Don't Forget Knives At Noon This Thursday
As previously reported, Dunedin based four piece, Knives At Noon are starting their 'Glitter Guts' tour tomorrow at No 8 Wired, Timaru. They will then play the Kings Arms in Auckland on Thursday. Friday and Saturday will see the band play the Burgundy Room in Wellington.
NEWS: Dane Rumble & Ivy Lies Announce Summer Tour
Celebrate the End of 2010 with Dane Rumble and Ivy Lies 'Schools Out For Summer Tour'. Four all ages gigs around the North Island featuring NZ number one pop artist Dane Rumble with his band plus all girl rock group Ivy Lies. Say goodbye to 2010 with a 'Bang', reflected in the 1st release ticket pri...
NEWS: The Black Seeds & Katchafire Summer Tour
Renowned globally for their legendary live shows and platinum-selling albums which have bottled the essence of the outdoor kiwi summer for over a decade, The Black Seeds and Katchafire have teamed up for five highly anticipated shows this New Year. Riding high on the back of recent album releases (K...
NEWS: Mercury Crowe New Single Release Tour
Kiss Me Or Kill Me single & video release. Hard working Wellington rockers Mercury Crowe release Kiss Me or Kill Me this November, a stomping rock 'n' roll single and video about falling in lust on a one way street. While paying close attention to their love of rock and roll music in it's purest for...
NEWS: Dudley Benson Album Release Tour
Golden Retriever Records is proud to announce today’s release of Forest: Songs by Hirini Melbourne - the second album from composer and performer Dudley Benson. The much-anticipated follow-up to his 2008 debut The Awakening, Forest is a full-length album of Benson’s interpretations of bird waiat...
FESTIVAL: Laneway Announce Wellington Show
Tuesday 1st February 2011 Wellington music fans will experience a taste of the music festival that has become known for its diverse, forward-thinking line-ups with interesting, surprising bands. After performing the day before at St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Auckland, a finely selected group o...
NEWS: Matt Langley Announces New Zealand Tour
This December, Matt takes to the road for one the biggest NZ tours of the year. The journey is set to promote his debut LP Featherbones (releasing in October), which features the APRA Country Song of the Year, 7:13. Performing songs from Featherbones, along with favourites from his highly acclaimed ...
NEWS: Pikachunes Announces Album Release Tour
Meet Pikachunes - Jazz student turned bedroom producer Miles McDougall (Tiger Tones) and Lil' Chief's newest signing. There's something charming about a scrawny white guy occupying a stage with nothing more than his drum-machine and laptop, but Pikachunes more than compensates for his physical prese...
FESTIVAL: Future Music Festival 2011 Line Up Announced
Punters… lady luck is on your side! Award-winning musical spectacular the Future Music Festival is back in March 2011 for another dazzling roll of the electric loaded dice. Featuring a blue ribbon field flush with the world’s finest bands and DJs, Future Music Festival has more bright lights and...
NEWS: Prince Announces The Start Of His US Tour
Prince has announced the first five dates of his upcoming American tour. The singer will take to the road in December with the likes of Janelle Monae and Mint Condition, while Prince and the New Power Generation will play at each show. Kicking off with three dates at New Jersey's Izod Center (Decemb...
NEWS: Kitty Daisy & Lewis Return To New Zealand
After playing two sold-out shows at Auckland’s Monte Cristo Room last December and proving their wide appeal with a debut album bought by long-time listeners and young hipsters alike, Kitty, Daisy and Lewis are returning to New Zealand. Kitty, Daisy and Lewis is not the kind of band you would expe...
GIG: Katy Perry Is Coming To New Zealand In May 2011
Logitech and Michael Coppel are proud to present Katy Perry as she sets off on her biggest world tour yet, bringing The California Dreams Tour to New Zealand and Australia this autumn! Following the huge success of her No: 1 album ‘Teenage Dream’, sassy pop icon Katy will visit Auckland for the ...
NEWS: Crystal Castles Announce North American Tour
Crystal Castles have announced details of their upcoming tour of North America. For thoes that don't know, Crystal Castles are a duo from Toronto consisting of Alice Glass and Ethan Kath.
NEWS: Julia Deans New Zealand Tour
The luminous Julia Deans is set to hit the road again. Starting November 18, she will be performing songs from her beautiful debut album, Modern Fables, in a series of intimate shows throughout NZ. Some of the shows will be with her band (Richie Pickard and Redford Grenell) whilst others will see Ju...
FESTIVAL: M-I-A Wakefest 2011 Music & Wakeboarding
M-I-A organised the first ever annual wakeboarding and music festival ‘Wakefest’ 2010 in New Zealand from the 19-21 Feb 2010 at Mangakinoon the Waikato River. The festival boasted a unique combination of top wakeboarding competitors in the North Island Wakeboarding Championship on Lake Maraetai ...
FESTIVAL: Splore City Line Up Announced Last Night
The team behind NZ Summer festival Splore announced the first line-up for the new Splore-City festival at the final 'ThisisCulture' event last night at Khuja Lounge in Auckland. The announcement was preceded by a selection of short 'Film The Music' films and followed by a feature length Splore film.
NEWS: New Zealand Bands Confirmed For Raggamuffin 2011
We announced the international line up for Raggamuffin festival on Thursday last week. You can read that announcement here. It includes Mary J Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, The Original Wailers and Ky-Mani Marley. Today, the national line up has been announced and it includes Salmonell...
NEWS: New Gin Dates In Palmerston North & Wellington
Last week, due to a loss of voice, Gin Wigmore reluctantly pulled the plug on two of her six-date National Tour, postponing her Palmerston North and Wellington shows. In a statement last week, Gin said; "I look forward immensely to spending a long overdue, magical and special evening together when I...
GIG: Mos Def To Play Auckland In January 2011
Auckland hip-hop fans are in for a treat this January, with the announcement of the first ever solo tour to these shores by Brooklyn hip-hop legend Mos Def. The 36-year-old Grammy award-winning rapper (real name Dante Terrell Smith) is making his way down under early in the new year on his The Ecsta...
FESTIVAL: Live At The Islands - Concerts + Conservation
Explore NZ & ARK present Live at the Islands, in association with ZM, Yealands Estate Wine and grabaseat. Take some stunning island locations, add New Zealand’s top musicians, mix in some great conservation causes, garnish with sun and serve up one amazing kiwi summer experience. The spectacular U...
FESTIVAL: Phat 11 New Years Drum 'N' Bass Festival
Voted ‘Best DJ’ year after year in Drum & Bass Arena polls, being consistently the highest ranked drum and bass DJ in DJ magazine yearly poll, placed in the top 10 most influential people in dance music in Mixmag, named as the ultimate drum & bass icon by 1 Xtra, Andy C is the undisputed leader ...
NEWS: Shiverdown Gears Near
The entrepreneurial 21 year old Bianca Angel is the face and motion behind Waikato’s new born music festival Shiverdown set to kick off this labour weekend Having reached her 21st birthday late August. The budding graduate who studied public relations and advertising at Wintec is anxiously countin...
NEWS: The Phoenix Foundation Announce NZ Tour
Having won the Steinlager Pure Best Group award at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards last week, The Phoenix Foundation have announced a nationwide tour in November. Or in the bands own words: "Well best we head out on the road and milk it like a big tasty moo cow." The tour kicks off at the San ...
NEWS: Raggamuffin 2011 Line Up Announced Ft. Mary J Blige
Andrew McManus Presents is proud to announce the International line up for the fourth Raggamuffin festival as Mary J Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, The Original Wailers and Ky-Mani Marley. The announcement of the New Zealand bands will follow next week.
NEWS: Darwin Deez Announces UK Tour
Darwin Deez has today announced a UK tour in February and March 2011. Darwin is set to play nine gigs starting in Manchester on February 24. All the shows on the tour will be 14+ gigs, aside from the London date, which will be 16+. If you are not sure who Darwin Deez is, check out the video for his ...
NEWS: The Outsiders Play Wellington Before USA Tour
The Outsiders are quickly making a name for themselves as one of the hardest working bands in New Zealand. The band released their debut album ‘The Words Will Write Themselves’ in May 2010 and while only together for two years they have toured Europe, The UK, Australia and New Zealand extensivel...
GIGS: Clap Clap Riot, Artisan Guns & Pikachunes At 420
Clap Clap Riot return this Spring with a live three track EP. Having spent the past twelve months holed up in a mysterious location fashioning what may be New Zealand’s most highly anticipated release of 2011, Clap Clap Riot will return this Spring with a Live three-track EP before releasing the f...
NEWS: The Sound Of Sunshine By Michael Franti & Spearhead
Michael Franti & Spearhead have announced the release of their very summery album 'The Sound of Sunshine'. Michael made this announcement in the form of a very special video message, in which he also alluded to a New Zealand tour set to happen soon. Watch Michael Franti's video message here.
NEWS: Autozamm & Black River Drive Album Release Tour
Double barrel rock line up, Autozamm and Black River Drive announce a co-headlining National Album Tour in November Autozamm’s ‘5th Degree’ album was released yesterday, 11th October to already rave reviews. The album features 10 tracks including “Want It, Need It” and their track “Breat...
NEWS: Knives At Noon Announce Glitter Guts Tour
In what will be their first North Island shows since the recent release of ‘Glitter Guts’ EP, Knives At Noon announce four New Zealand concerts this November! After an epic start to the year which included playing Homegrown Festival, opening for Vampire Weekend and two showcases at Brisbane’s ...
NEWS: Sting Announces Australia & New Zealand Tour
Symphonicity, the critically-acclaimed world tour extends to Australia and New Zealand. Sting performing his greatest hits, re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, conducted by Steven Mercurio. Live Nation is pleased to announce that Sting will extend his critically-acclaimed world tour, Symphonicity...
FESTIVAL: Laneway Line Up Announced Ft. Yeasayer, !!! & Foals
Laneways festival 2011 will be decending on newly redeveloped Aotea Square on Monday 31st January. This has been common knowledge for quite some time now. The news that everyone has been waiting for is the line up announcement, and this definitely won't disappoint. Enjoy.
NEWS: Swans Announce Tour Of Australia & New Zealand
The Frontier Touring Co. is pleased to announce that the hugely influential and much lauded Swans will tour Australia & New Zealand for the first time in March 2011. Emerging from the early ‘80s New York No Wave scene alongside such artists as Sonic Youth, 8-Eyed Spy and James Chance, Swans’ sem...
NEWS: Usher Announces Tour Of Australia & New Zealand
In what promises to be his biggest and boldest tour yet, Usher is heading to Australia and New Zealand in March 2011 for a massive arena tour. Following the huge success of his landmark sixth studio album Raymond V. Raymond and its extended play follow up Versus; Usher embarks on a worldwide tour to...
GIG: Gang Of Four Announce First Ever NZ Show
Critically acclaimed British post-punk group 'Gang of Four' are coming to New Zealand shores for the first time in their 33 year career, they will perform their historically significant back-catalog and also will be previewing new songs from their first studio album in 16 year. Gang of Four hold a c...
NEWS: Rackets Announce Extensive Nationwide Tour
The Classic-rock and grunge inspired kiwi band have announced an epic forty-two day tour along with Alizarin Lizard and The Porpoise. The nationwide tour will see them traveling from Bluff to Whangarei over the next three months
FESTIVAL: Splore-City 2011 Announced
With the next Splore festival still 17 months away, the organisers have put together a taste of Splore in Auckland city. The Splore-City website launches this morning and contains loads more information about what's coming up.
NEWS: Shapeshifter On Tour With Ladi6 & Sunshine Soundsystem
On Thursday the 5th of August, tickets went on pre-sale for Coromandel Gold, headlined by local legends Shapeshifter. Less than thirty six hours later, the event's ticket allocation had entirely sold-out, without even reaching public release. Now, we are proud to present an equally anticipated serie...
NEWS: The Jury & The Saints Support Paramore In Australia
Global hit makers Paramore, have selected kiwi band the Jury and the Saints to support them on their New Zealand and Australian tour in October. After supporting Paramore on their last visit to New Zealand earlier in 2010, The Jury and the Saints (JATS) impressed all the right people to be chosen ag...
NEWS: Autozamm Announces North Island Tour
Autozamm have announced that they will be heading on a North Island tour in support of their 3rd studio album titled '5th Degree'. Being labeled as one of the country's best live acts the rockers have had the opportunity to support outstanding international acts such as the Black Crowes, INXS and Si...
NEWS: Manukau Festival Of Arts 2010 Announced
Manukau’s music scene has rightfully gained a reputation as a hotbed of performing talent. This year’s Manukau Festival of Arts brings to you not only some of the best artists in New Zealand right now, but unearths future talents, contemporary classics and even some greats you might not be aware...
NEWS: Boom Tunz Festival Line Up Announced
We know what you’re thinking. After a winter like this, summer could really use an array of platinum-selling, Grammy-winning hip hop and R&B megastars to get together for more than seven hours of pure, unadulterated, mad live entertainment. Right?
GIG: Public Enemy To Return In January
American hip hop group Public Enemy have announced they will be returning to New Zealand for two shows in January next year in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of their 1990 release Fear of a Black Planet. Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1W1s and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will ...
NEWS: NZ Showcase Announced For CMJ Music Marathon
New Zealand will once again be representing at New York City's annual CMJ Music Marathon with a showcase of local talents. The NZ@CMJ Showcase is a collaboration between New Zealand music promotion agencies NZ On Air and the NZ Music Commission - with the goal being to assist Kiwi acts to break into...
NEWS: New Salmonella Dub Album And NZ Tour
Salmonella Dub To Release ‘Freak Controller Madness – The Twenty Track Pack’ On October 18. Salmonella Dub’s auspicious 7th studio album, the incredibly dynamic Freak Controller graced record store shelves and the dub world in November 2009 and now it’s time for some Freak Controller Madne...
FESTIVAL: Big Day Out Line Up Announced
The Big Day Out 2011 line up was announced at 8am this morning from K Road, Auckland. It's a big one so book your tickets quick because it's very likely to sell out.
NEWS: Legendary Kiwi Rockers Ticket Reform
Legendary and notorious. New Zealand's own progressive, acid rock rockers reform. Two shows only and the reissue of their long lost album Awake. Two things I remember clearly about Ticket: their hair was long and their songs were even longer. And back in the early 70s those were two very good things...
FESTIVAL: Homegrown First Line Up Announcement
One day, 6 stages, 40 bands, Kiwi music’s biggest party is returning to the Wellington Waterfront on March 5th 2011. With 3 successive sell outs and a reputation for delivering the very best Kiwi music, Jim Beam Homegrown is upping the ante in 2011 adding a new Pop and RnB stage and a further 10 a...
NEWS: Mirah Is Coming To New Zealand
Strange News, Happy and Poplib in association with Under the Radar present, for the first time in New Zealand - MIRAH! A permanent fixture in the Northwestern indie scene for the past decade, Mirah is at once an innovator and a heart-on-sleeve artist whose spectrum runs from folk to disco, with a di...
NEWS: Superturtle Tour New Zealand
Superturtle are touring the country to promote their "About the Sun" album. The Christchurch leg has been relocated to El Santo Porteno due to The Wunderbar being damaged in the earthquake. Superturtle will be performing with guests Loafer and The Dialtones at the Christchurch show.
NEWS:The Smashing Pumpkins Confirmed For Auckland Gig
Grunge legends The Smashing Pumpkins will be returning to New Zealand shores to play a one off show in Auckland on October 19th. After reforming in 2005 the band is lead by founder and sole original member Billy Corgan, but now features a whole new ensemble including drummer Mike Byrne, bassist Nico...
GIG: The National Announce Auckland Show
The National are Aaron Dessner (guitar, bass, piano), Bryan Devendorf (drums), Matt Berninger (vocals), Scott Devendorf (bass, guitar) and Bryce Dessner (guitar). Since The National’s last visit to New Zealand in 2007, the band have been very busy. Aaron and Bryce Dessner produced ‘Dark Was The ...
FESTIVAL: Rhythm & Vines Announce Second Line Up
Rhythm & Vines Completes 2010 International Line-up With Chase And Status And More. More good news for Rhythm & Vines fans with Chase & Status (DJ set), Netsky, Carl Cox and Erol Alkan added to this year’s line-up, along with local heavyweights Bulletproof, Mt Eden Dubstep and Dick Johnson.
NEWS: Bonnie Tyler Is Coming To New Zealand
Welsh singer and 80s legend, Bonnie Tyler is coming to New Zealand in November. Bonnie Tyler is the voice behind Total Eclipse of The Heart, It's a Heartache and Holding Out For a Hero. Bonnie will play two shows, the first at the St James Theatre in Wellington and the second at the Aotea Centre in ...
NEWS: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Tour NZ
After winning the hearts of New Zealand audiences in 2008 with their incendiary performances at WOMAD in New Plymouth, soul-funk sensations Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are returning in December to play two dynamite shows in Auckland and Wellington. Now in her 50s, ex-prison guard Sharon Jones has b...
GIG: Undrawing At The Wine Cellar, Auckland
Let me tell you about Undrawing, the Auckland-based audiovisual improvisation group. Undrawing will be performing at the Wine Cellar Friday 24th September. They combine elements of free-jazz, glitch, electronica, and rock to soundtrack live-coded abstract visuals.
NEWS: Ladi6 Returns To New Zealand With New Album
Auckland singer songwriter Ladi6 (Karoline Tamati) has announced a homecoming tour of New Zealand. Karoline has spent the past six months based in Berlin, playing over sixty shows throughout Europe. Ladi6 recorded her second album in Europe with producer Parks and top German producer, Sepalot. The n...
NEWS: Full Metallica Tour Details 2010
Full details on the Metallica tour of Australia, New Zealand and Japan 2010.
NEWS: Local Musicians Put On Free Gig For Christchurch
New Zealand musicians are joining together for a benefit gig Band Together Concert for Canterbury, to be held in North Hagley Park on October 23. Prime Minister John Key, Mayor Bob Parker, Auckland promoter Paul Ellis and Opshop frontman Jason Kerrison announced the upcoming show at Canterbury Unive...
NEWS: The Transistors Added To Onefest 2010 Line-Up
Straight out of Christchurch, well Rangiora to be precise, comes the rip-snorting power punk styles of The Transistors to join the Onefest line-up at Dunedin’s Urban Factory this Friday. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Wellington’s Orchestra of Spheres have unfortunately had to pull out of Onef...
NEWS: Sleeptalkers Residency At Tabac Auckland
Tauranga based Power Pop Rockers Sleeptalkers are hosting a residency for the next four weeks at Auckland's Tabac bar on Mills Lane every Thursday night this September. A continuation from the Tabac Sessions already held this year featuring Kingston, Ruby Frost, The Frisk and The Bayonets, Sleeptalk...
NEWS: Eru Dangerspiel Plays Auckland & Wellington
Loop are proud to announce the final Eru Dangerspiel band line-up for their upcoming shows in early October. With last year’s one-off concert being the talk of 2009, the Eru Dangerspiel 30-piece juggernaut is coming back to wreak havoc on the reputable dance floors of the Auckland and Wellington T...
NEWS: Xiu Xiu Play Auckland & Release New Video
American indie rock group Xiu Xiu are playing at Whammy bar in Auckland tomorrow night with support from James Duncan. Founding Xiu Xiu member Jamie Stewart will be joined by newer member Angela Seo for what will no doubt be a terrifying but magical show. Touring in support of their latest record "D...
NEWS: Support Confirmed For You Me At Six
You Me At Six have chosen two local support acts for their debut all ages NZ show at The Studio in Auckland on September 21st. We’re pleased to announce the thrilling power-pop outfit Kingston will be joining YMA6 and NZ’s hottest all-girl band Ivy Lies will open up the evening. It will be a wel...
NEWS: Relient K And The Jury & The Saints Support Paramore
Solid Entertainment is pleased to announce Relient K from the USA and our very own The Jury & The Saints are the special guests for Paramore's New Zealand dates. Relient K are a pop rock powerhouse having released a total of five full length albums and perfected the art of making catchy, powerful an...
NEWS: TrinityRoots Reunite To Tour NZ In October
TrinityRoots, one of Aotearoa’s most loved and influential bands, announce their historic reformation this October. TrinityRoots will perform together for the first time in over five years for three very special shows in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland reuniting it’s three members: Warren ...
GIG: Smokefreerockquest National Final
The Smokefreerockquest National Final is happening on Saturday at the Founders Theatre in Hamilton. Their are eight bands / artists remaining. Who will win?
NEWS: Devils Elbow Tour NZ To Promote New Album
Alt. country rock n’ roll band Devils Elbow hit the road in Oct/Nov for a string of shows throughout the country with support from Grand Prix front man Andrew McKenzie. The band will be hustling their long awaited debut album ‘SAND ON CHROME’ (released August 26) recorded at Hit Your Head Musi...
GIG: Adam Lambert Announces Auckland Gig
Hot off the tail-end of his US tour, glam-pop revivalist, Adam Lambert, is making an anticipated visit to New Zealand with a full-tilt show resplendent with glitter, leather and melodrama at Trusts Stadium on Sunday 17th October in Auckland. Since the announcement of Lambert’s string of Australian...
MUSICAL: The Sad Lament Of Pecos Bill
The sad lament of Pecos Bill, on the eve of killing his wife. A Surrealist Western Musical by Sam Shepard, with music by Catherine Stone. Can a legend die? Or worse, slowly fade away into irrelevance? A musical postcard from the inner landscape of the Old West,The Sad Lament of Pecos Billmourns the ...
NEWS: Top 20 Found In The Smokefreerockquest
The top 20 high school bands in New Zealand have now been found! The following 20 bands have made it onto the shortlist from which the 8 National finalists will be selected on 17th August to fight off for Rockquest supremacy. The Smokefreerockquest national final this year will be held in Hamilton, ...
NEWS: Gin Wigmore New Zealand Tour
Gin Wigmore, The Grave Train National Tour with very special guests The Snowdroppers. After taking on the United States Gin Wigmore is heading back to New Zealand with “The Grave Train” National tour this October.
GIG: Reggaetown World Music Festival
The Reggaetown World Music Festival is a two day festival in Cairns on September 10th and 11th. Line up features The John Butler Trio, The Cat Empire, Blur King Brown, Tiki Taane with DJ Samorora, Neacombo Diffuzion, Katchafire, Walli Pazzi, Ladi 6, Ykson, Sista Itations, Zennith, Kingfisha, Mama Ki...
GIG: Chemical Brothers At Vector March 2011
The Chemical Brothers are coming back to take New Zealand Further in 2011! There’s simply no denying the extraordinary skills of The Chemical Brothers, who are still at the very forefront of electronic musical culture, since first taking the planet by veritable storm back in the early 1990s.
NEWS: Extra U2 360 Tour Dates Confirmed
U2 360 tour announces sell out performances in Australia & New Zealand. 2nd shows just confirmed in Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane & Sydney! U2 360 is a hit down under with sell outs announced in both New Zealand and Australia. And now, fans who missed out will have another chance to see U2 360 with ...
FESTIVAL: No Sleep Til Festival
Alternative punk, metal and hardcore fans rejoice...Christmas has come early! A new massive metal/punk touring festival under the name of No Sleep Til is making its way around Australia/NZ this December with Auckland's ASB Showgrounds playing host on December 10th. Make sure you’re sitting down be...
NEWS: Misfits Return For One NZ Show In January
New York original horror punk legends Misfits will be bringing their monster themed music back to NZ for one show only in January, following the last time they played here in 2006.
NEWS: The Coolies: New Album And Nationwide Tour
The Coolies are back! and with a new album dropping next month called Master, they're more than ready to take on a nationwide tour starting in Hamtown on Sept 30th. DON'T miss this exclusive opportunity to catch them live.
NEWS: Anika Moa NZ Tour October - December 2010
MORE FM proudly presents, on tour this October, November & December, Anika Moa solo tour with special guest Mel Parsons. Anika Moa has been nominated as a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Music Awards on October 7th for Best Female Solo Artist, Album Of The Year, and Best Pop Album. Right after...
NEWS: Bic Runga To Open For Leonard Cohen
Frontier Touring have announced that kiwi favourite Bic Runga will be opening for Leonard Cohen at all New Zealand shows. Bic is a long time admirer of Leonard’s music and is thrilled to be joining the music legend on stage. "I'm so excited to support Leonard Cohen on his New Zealand shows, I've b...
NEWS: Supermodel Tour New Zealand
Supermodel 'Welcome Home' September and October Tour. This September and October, Wellington Pop Rocker Supermodel tour the country to promote the release of their new single 'Blondie' and preview material from their forthcoming debut album, recorded earlier this year during a seven week stint in th...
NEWS: Brooke Fraser Announces New Zealand Tour
Brooke Fraser Returns With New Single, Tour And Album News. It’s everything you could want really if you were a fan of one of New Zealands most popular artists of recent times. Multi-platinum selling award winner and jetset bohemian Brooke Fraser has sent news from her current base in Los Angeles ...
NEWS: Kids Of 88 & The Naked And Famous Tour
Kids of 88 and The Naked and Famous announce nationwide album release tour. Has there ever been a moment in New Zealand’s popular music history like this one? Every now and again a truly great New Zealand band comes along, but two at once? Never!
NEWS: Liars Release EP
The band have just announced that a new single, "Proud Evolution" will be released from Sister World as a six track EP.
NEWS: The Fall Return to NZ for One Show
Seminal English post-punk band The Fall are to return to Auckland – 28 years after playing the shows which Flying Nun released as the peerless live album, Fall In A Hole.
NEWS: Nadja To Play Auckland In October
The gig season is certainly heating up for The High Seas who have just announced their second international show this week. This time it's Nadja, an ambient/noise/drone duo comprised of Leah Buckareff & Aidan baker who are alternately based in Toronto, Canada and Berlin, Germany. They are set to pla...
NEWS: The Earlybirds On Tour With Opshop
The Earlybirds are hitting the road with Opshop to support the release of their debut album Favourite Fears, be sure to check them out.
NEWS: Sarah McLachlan Coming To NZ With A Taste Of Lilith
Court Yard Hounds, Julia Deans and Teacups announced to join Sarah McLachlan on “A Taste of Lilith”. Chugg Entertainment, in conjunction with Nettwerk Music Group, Juice TV and The Radio Network, is thrilled to announce that after much media speculation, multi Grammy Award winning singer/songwri...
NEWS: Jay-Z To Support U2 In New Zealand
The world's highest-earning Hip Hop artist is now set to join the world's highest-earning band at their November 25th concert at Mt Smart Stadium. Live Nation Global Touring and Michael Coppel have today confirmed that JAY Z will be joining U2 as the very special guest for dates in New Zealand and A...
NEWS: New York Film Festival Announce Lineup
The New York film festival, which is celebrating its 48th year this September, has announced that the new Clint Eastwood production, Hereafter, will be added to the list of films to be screened at the event. The film joins David Fincher's (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) 'The Social Network' an...
NEWS: Justin Bieber & B.o.B To Play MTV Video Music Awards
MTV announced that pop-star Justin Bieber and MC B.oB. will be performing at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday 12 September in Los Angeles. The two first time performers will join previously confirmed acts Kanye West, Drake and Florence and the Machine. The awards, which are celebrating thei...
News: Jimmy Barnes Set To Tour New Zealand This Summer
Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes is set to head back down to New Zealand on tour to support the upcoming release of his new album Rage and Ruin. Rage and Ruin is to be released August 30th and it see's a return to Barne's rock and roll roots, with the bulk of the lyrics being written 10 years ago...
NEWS: U2 Announce Tour Of Australia & New Zealand
U2 have announced that they will be touring Australia and New Zealand in November and December of this year. U2 have named this their 360° tour starting in Mt. Smart Stadium (their only New Zealand gig of this tour) and ending at the Subiaco Oval in Perth.
NEWS: Massive Attack Announce North American Tour
Massive Attack have announced details for an upcoming tour of North America. Playing in support of 'Heligoland', which was released earlier this year, 3D and Daddy G will begin the tour at Montreal's Bell Centre on October 18. Support on the gig-run will come in the form of Thievery Corporation.
NEWS: The New Pornographers Announce NZ Tour
The New Pornographers are returning to New Zealand this November for the first time since 2008. The group, which currently includes A.C. Newman, Neko Case, Kurt Dahle, Todd Fancey, Kathryn Calder, John Collins and Blaine Thurier, will perform songs from their new album 'Together' at venues in Auckla...
NEWS: Wordsby Launch Event
If your in Auckland tonight head along to St Kevins Arcade for the launch party of Wordsby. Wordsby, a new t-shirt range published by Closet and features custom t-shirt designs by some of New Zealand's most talented designers, artists and illustrators. Wordsby twists the classic band tee with a shif...
NEWS: Hollie Smith Announces The Last SOS Tour
Hollie Smith is embarking on her Hollie Smith and The Last S.O.S Tour. It kicks off this Friday at the Leigh Sawmill and on Saturday at the Mangawhai Tavern. The tour runs for eight dates at eight different centres throughout August and September and finishes up in Wanaka (October 1st). Hollie’s n...
NEWS: New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival
This November, New Plymouth will play host to the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, which is set to be the biggest and boldest of its kind in New Zealand. The New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, promoted by Oni Events and presented by Kentucky State Bourbon and Cola, will showcase some of the top in...
NEWS: Homebrew Announce New Zealand Tour
Homebrew have announced that they will be touring New Zealand in September and one date in October. The band have not yet disclosed the venues that they will be playing.
GIG: Shiverdown Music Festival
The team at Shiverdown are here to quench your thirst for soul and groove! Eight and a half hours of continuous live music coming to the Mighty Waikato! Immerse yourselves into the soulful tones of Aotearoa's finest.
GIG: Peter Hook To Play Joy Division Album In Full In NZ
Unknown Pleasures, A live celebration of Joy Division with Peter Hook & friends, Saturday 2 October at The Powerstation. Thirty years have elapsed since the release of Joy Division’s seminal album ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and the untimely passing of lead singer Ian Curtis. To commemorate this event...
GIG: Chiddy Bang Are Coming To New Zealand
The notion of ‘traditional hip hop’ has changed forever. Whether you’re talking about genre bending projects from superstars like Kanye West and Lil Wayne or surprising debuts from new artists like Kid Cudi and Drake, Hip Hip has never had a more exciting, expressive moment. If Hip Hop is reac...
NEWS: Cancer Bats Announce New Zealand Tour
Canadian hardcore heroes Cancer Bats are touring the country this September. Blazing is the term that best describes the current incarnation of Cancer Bats. Since Hail Destroyer, they’ve charred the pages of Kerrang!, Alternative Press, NME, Exclaim!, and countless other top-tier publications. The...
NEWS: Fear Factory To Support Metallica In Christchurch
Currently on tour in Europe, industrial metal pioneers Fear Factory will make a welcome return to Australia and New Zealand this September in support of Metallica on their World Magnetic tour!
NEWS: Opshop Announce New Zealand Tour
Opshop are celebrating the release of their third album ‘Until the End of Time’ by hitting the road for a series of shows this September and October. Joining Opshop for the run of shows is Devonport's The Earlybirds, who release their debut album 'Favourite Fears' on the 23rd of August.
NEWS: Flip Grater Announces New Zealand Tour
Flip Grater - While I'm Awake I'm At War Album Release Tour. Flip Grater’s latest musical offering While I’m Awake I’m At War is quickly becoming the buzz among music lovers across New Zealand. With 5-star reviews and rapturous verbal applause, Grater’s third album is the one we’ve all bee...
GIG: Gorillaz At Vector Official Release
The cat’s out of the bag and it’s no longer a secret. Yes, the rumours were true… on Thursday 22nd August, Chugg Entertainment confirmed that Gorillaz will be making their first ever trip to Australasia for their arena tour in December 2010. As part of their Plastic Beach world tour, Gorillaz...
GIG: Awkward Feelings (On A) Boat
Change is scary, but repetition is boring. After a while, every show in every bar starts to feel a little bit the same. In September, in an attempt to disrupt this state of affairs, Awkward Feelings (Cheese on Toast’s Andrew Tidball and former Little Pictures member Johanna Freeman) are bringing y...
NEWS: Scary Kids Scaring Kids Tour New Zealand
After 8 years, Arizona's blistering post-hardcore sextet Scary Kids Scaring Kids have called it a day but are going out on a high by mounting a Final Nightmare tour of the paths least travelled while still on top of their game. It’s a Final Tour, and there’s plenty of giveaways and prize packs t...
NEWS: Tripod Music Announce Whangarei Gigs
Tripod Music brings fresh NZ reggae to the suburbs. Tripod Music & Management are excited to be working with a number of talented New Zealand based reggae bands at the Tikipunga Tavern, Whangarei with the aim of bringing live music to the suburbs. After a successful trial run from May to July at Wan...
GIG: You Me At Six Play The Studio Auckland
In thrilling and long awaited news for their fans in New Zealand, Solid Entertainment is pleased to announce You Me At Six playing here for the first time on September 21st at The Studio, Auckland. Since releasing debut album Take Off Your Colours and winning the hearts of pop-punk and rock fans wor...
NEWS: Nightchoir Announce National Tour
Gob smacked by the accolades for their debut album, Nightchoir thought they’d best get on their bikes and play some shows to folk around the country. So in support of 24 Hours A Night, Nightchoir announce their metro national tour and release of a new video for the new single, ‘Don’t Want To ...
NEWS: The Postures Tour New Zealand
Recent MUZAI Records signings The Postures (Wellington) and Auckland’s god bows to math have announced the release of a limited edition 10” split EP, to coincide with a number of shows being played around the country. Both bands have been keeping a low profile of late, during which time they hav...
GIG: Jay Roacher EP Release Party
Jay Roacher In The Mouth of Madness EP release party with support from Rizz Kid & Caoimhe, Alphabethead, Usual Suspects and DMN. Saturday 17th July 2010.
NEWS: !!! Announce North America Tour
!!! have announced details of a tour of North America. Playing in support of new album 'Strange Weather, Isn't It?', which is out in North America on August 23 and in the UK on August 24, the group begin the gig-run in Brooklyn on August 15. The band have also revealed a new line-up, including a rep...
GIG: Metallica At CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch
Metallica have extended their New Zealand tour to include Christchurch. This news comes after a public outcry for Metallica to come to Christchurch and several public petitions.
NEWS: The Datsuns Tour New Zealand
The Datsuns have announced that they will be touring New Zealand in September. The Cambridge band are currently busy working on their fifth studio album.
FESTIVAL: Splendour In The Grass 2010
To mourn is to let go of sadness and live through the death of something. Mourning need not only apply to the human race or animals, in fact it runs deeper into the finer the things in life. Is it possible to mourn music you ask? Yes. Australia is set to put on quite possibly the finest 3 day winter...
NEWS: Cairo Knife Fight Announce New Zealand Tour
Cairo Knife Fight announce NZ dates to coincide with the release of their self titled EP. Following on from their coveted supports to Them Crooked Vultures, Gomez and their amazing Boiler room performance at this year’s Big Day Out, Cairo Knife Fight (Nick Gaffaney and Aaron Tokona) take their two...
NEWS: The Modfather Comes to New Zealand
From beginning to end, word on the street is this has been well worth the wait. Paul Weller known as the former lead singer of The Jam and The Style Council, and is heading to New Zealand for the very first time as part of his Australasian Wake Up The Nation tour.
FESTIVAL: Coromandel Gold 2010/11
Whitianga will once again be the home to New Zealand's hottest New Year's Eve Festival, Coromandel Gold. Some of Aotearoa's legendary live acts are coming together to welcome in the New Year with their explosive and energetic performances. Performances that will no doubt generate a repeat of las...
NEWS: Ladi6 & Parks European Tour
Ladi6 & Parks clock almost 50 dates on their European Tour.
GIG: Metallica Announce Second Christchurch Date
When it comes to Metallica, New Zealand goes mental for the foursome. Fans don't just genuinely admire, they passionately love, and so much so that they've announced a second show for the South Island city on top of two sold out shows at Auckland's Vector Arena. The two dates are Tuesday 21st Septem...
NEWS: Rhythm & Vines Line Up Coming 12 August
Thursday 12 August is the day you’ve all been waiting for, the day (or rather the night) we announce the monster line-up for this year’s Rhythm & Vines. Eager fans waiting for news on who’ll be headlining New Zealand’s biggest and best New Years Eve festival can view the MTV-produced launch ...
NEWS: Jack Johnson Returns to New Zealand in November
Jack Johnson is currently on tour, and will be returning to NZ again in November, a follow up to his last visit back in 2008.
NEWS: The Feelers New Zealand Tour
The Feelers plan to waste no time during August as they announce a 15 date tour across New Zealand. The Feelers released their Right Here, Right Now EP July 9 and plan to take New Zealand by storm. It's said they're planning to rock harder and faster than before, with no chance of a warm up match. T...
GIG: Leonard Cohen at Vector Arena
Due to popular demand, a second Leonard Cohen concert in Auckland at Vector Arena has been added to his NZ tour schedule.
NEWS: Tahuna Breaks Tour New Zealand
The sunshine is due back in spring, so are Tahuna Breaks. Tahuna Breaks are on tour this September and this time with a large emphasis on the South Island. Following up on the success of their release ‘Black Brown and White’ in August 2009, Tahuna Breaks head back out on the road. Get set for mo...
NEWS: Horace Pinker Announce Tour
Independent music and punk rock veterans Horace Pinker have played in more than 19 countries all over the world from Europe to Brazil to Australia. They have rocked some of the biggest festivals on the circuit, including the Dynamo Open Air in the Netherlands, Popkomm in Germany, Belgium’s Groezro...
FESTIVAL: La De Da
La De Da will home to punters wishing to see 2010 out in style containing an already impressive kiwi hit list of great musicians. La De Da 2010 is an all new New Years Eve concert set to take place amongst the vines of Alana Estate Vineyards based in Martinborough. No word of a lie, it's going to hu...
NEWS: Paramore Return to New Zealand
Solid Entertainment, C4 and The Edge are delighted to welcome back Paramore, the hottest band on the planet to their favourite part of the world!
NEWS: Scissor Sisters Tour America
The cat is out of the bag and Scissor Sisters are about to embark on a North America Tour. The Scissor Sisters are an American band that formed in 2001. Their style draws from disco, glam rock, pop and the club scene of New York City. It's hard not to know who these crazy cats are. Their third album...
NEWS: El Schlong New Zealand Tour
El Schlong are coming back home to New Zealand after spending the past 2 years in London. They will record their next album in Wellington before moving to Berlin in September. They will be spending 3 weeks in Wellington recording, and will also be playing one off shows in Auckland, Wellington and Du...
GIG: The Feelers Play at The Powerstation
The feelers, New Zealand's hardest working rock band have, through sales, radio-play and live attendance, been the nation's band of choice. In support of the digital and radio release of their Rugby World Cup anthem 'Right Here, Right Now' (originally by Jesus Jones) the band are putting on a killer...
FESTIVAL: Phat 11 The Drum N Bass New Years Festival
New Zealand's largest drum n bass party PHAT11 is back! The PHAT11 Festival will open on Wednesday 29 December 2010 & run non stop over 4 nights until Sunday 2 January 2011. Set in the lush pastures of west coast rain forest, Inangahua, kids from North and South will scrimp their pennies for months ...
NEWS: Campus A Low Hum 2011
Tickets for the legendary Campus a Low Hum go on sale this week, July 1st. If you haven't been to one of these festivals before chances are you've heard how amazing it is.
NEWS: Six60 New Zealand Tour
It’s a celebration of firsts! Six60 are releasing their very first single and video for ‘Rise Up 2.0’, and to commemorate the occasion the band are on the road with their first ever national tour. With an impressive 19,000 friends on Facebook, in the last year Six60 have rapidly built a strong...
NEWS: Pendulum Tour New Zealand
The Frontier Touring Company is excited to announce the tour of Australia’s very own electronica drum & bass six-piece, Pendulum.
GIG: Puppeteer Horror Show, Wellington On Friday 13th
Puppeteer brings horror to the Capital. Scream In Black Productions presents Tauranga’s premiere Groove/Thrash Metal band Puppeteer w/guests at Bar Medusa, Wellington on Friday the 13th. Horror movies & heavy metal have often been forms of entertainment closely associated with the same fan base bu...
GIG: Sticky Filth Plus Guests at The Kings Arms
Sticky Filth play the Kings Arms, Auckland on Friday 30th July with support from Cobra Khan, Oilbarrons and Guest DJs.
NEWS: Julia Deans New Zealand Tour Announced
On the back of the releasing of her debut solo album Modern Fables, this August Julia Deans will play four shows across New Zealand. Julia, drummer Redford Grenell and bassist Richie Piccard will play Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland. Lisa Crawley will also play support across all dates....
NEWS: Only A Handful of Tickets Left For Blondie
News just in, there are only a handful of tickets left for the A Day On The Green show at Alana Estate! There are still some left for the Auckland show at Vector Arena and the Waipara A Day on The Green show at Mudhouse Winery and Café. But get in quick as there will be no further NZ concert dates ...
GIG: Gorillaz At Vector Arena
Damon Albarn's cartoon supergroup Gorillaz will play the Vector Arena, Auckland on Tuesday 21st December. Gorillaz recently headlined Friday night at Glastonbury in the UK filling in for U2 that were forced to pull out because of lead singer Bono's back injury. Gorillaz were joined on the pyramid st...
NEWS: Sean O'Connor Debut Album & Tour
“The Real Me” is Wellington singer/songwriter Sean O’Connor’s first solo album. The songs feature Sean’s acoustic guitar and vocals, and make striking use of cello, flute and Amanda’s harmonies as well as drums, bass and electric guitar.
NEWS: Concord Dawn New Album & New Zealand Tour
Concord Dawn returns with his long awaited 5th studio album, ‘The Enemy Within’ on September 20th. Featuring the classic Concord Dawn sound with a plethora of vocal talent, including Rikki Morris, Paul McLaney, Nina McSweeney, Thomas Oliver, J Dubs along with guests Bulletproof, Cern and Rido. T...