Liam Gallagher, Auckland NZ, 2019
Liam Gallagher 20th December 2019 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. It seemed rather appropriate last night that Auckland’s summer temperatures took a sudden dive, the rainclouds soon congregating over Spark Arena, asContinue Reading
Screen Review: Pick It Up! – Ska In The 90’s
Pick It Up! – Ska In The 90’s Directed by Taylor Morden Review by Sarah Kidd. When a documentary is made with love, an actual tangible, dedicated passion for the topic about which it speaks, something truly quite special isContinue Reading
Pennywise announce Straight Ahead anniversary NZ concert
Pennywise have announced a New Zealand show as part of their 20th Anniversary Tour, where the So Cal punk rock legends will be performing their album STRAIGHT AHEAD in its entirety, plus fan favourites. Presented by The Rock and StormContinue Reading
Alien Weaponry announced as Fringe Town Headliners
The young kiwi band taking the world by storm with thrash-inflected, Māori infused groove-metal has been confirmed to play for one night only this February at the Auckland Town Hall. Alien Weaponry headlines Fringe Town’s eclectic programme of extraordinary performersContinue Reading
JR Richards (Dishwalla) NZ Concert announcement
New Santara Presents JR Richards, the Original Voice and Songwriter of DISHWALLA, Live for first time in New Zealand! JR Richards will be touring the Asia-Pacific with his full band in February and April 2020. He will kick things offContinue Reading
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliette, Auckland NZ, 2019
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliette 7th December 2019 The Civic Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Mike Beck. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Romeo & Juliet has forever been one of William Shakespeare’s most well-known, well-loved and timeless plays. When itContinue Reading
The Teskey Brothers, Auckland NZ, 2019
The Teskey Brothers 6th December 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Mike Beck. Photography by Chris Zwaagdyk. Fresh from a triple triumph at Australia’s ARIA music awards, The Teskey Brothers turned up on Friday night with their unique brandContinue Reading
EarthGang, Auckland NZ, 2019
EarthGang 4th December 2019 Studio The Venue, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Warren Paea. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, the Dreamville Records duo EarthGang lit up the crowd in the Studio on Auckland’s Karangahape Road on Wednesday night. A rare anomalyContinue Reading
Album Review: L.A.B – III
L.A.B – III (Loop Recordings) Reviewed by Tim Gruar. L.A.B’s last album was a lesson in masterful music, navigating between the best of our past and future, from the late 60’s era to the early 90’s. Soulful, funky and innovative.Continue Reading