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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... -
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 ... -
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: 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 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. -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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. -
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: Ladi 6 & Parks European Tour
Ladi6 & Parks clock almost 50 dates on their European Tour. -
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. -
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. -
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... -
GIG: Owl City at the Powerstation
The Frontier Touring Company proudly announces the return of Owl City to Australia and New Zealand for a series of headline performances this November. -
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 ... -
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. -
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.
