The Jesus And Mary Chain 4th March 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. It was exactly three years ago to the day that The Jesus & Mary Chain graced the stage at Auckland’sContinue Reading
Eminem 2nd March 2019 Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Tim Gruar. Photography by Jeremy Deputat. Last year there was a tourist campaign that asked the question: “Nil Ziland! Where the bloody hell are ya?!!” I’ll tell you whereContinue Reading
Cable Ties 28th February 2019 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review & Photography by Sarah Kidd. Thursday night brought with it a trans-Tasman feast of music to satisfy the senses as Melbourne’s post-punk trio Cable Ties performed alongside two outstandingContinue Reading
Engelbert Humperdinck 28th February 2019 Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Alexis Brook. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Last night Aucklanders were in the presence of ballad royalty – Mr Engelbert Humperdinck. Showcasing a solid 90 minute set ofContinue Reading
Watain 27th February 2019 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by James Edwards. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. I love metal shows being held in Whammy. Death, black, thrash, standard it doesn’t matter; it’s just something about listening to metalContinue Reading
Happy Mondays 27th February 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. The iconic sound of 90’s Madchester rang out through Auckland last night, as the Happy Mondays crew from Salford arrived on stage toContinue Reading
The Eagles 26th February 2019 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Leah Victoria. “Uh, uh, uh” Don Henley tutted at a sold-out Spark Arena audience last night. “Be here now. The Present. Eyeballs. Memory” Yes,Continue Reading
Zeal & Ardor 26th February 2019 Valhalla, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Tim Gruar. Photography by Doug Peters. This was supposed to be Swiss/US band Zeal & Ardor’s first New Zealand gig. There was buzz aplenty and fans had arrivedContinue Reading
Earthless 24th February 2019 Galatos, Auckland, New Zealand. Review & Photography by Sarah Kidd. San Diego three-piece Earthless rolled into town last night bringing with them both good vibes and hard rock that would have been quite at home onContinue Reading