Antagonist AD, Auckland NZ, 2018
Antagonist AD 15th September 2018 Whammy! Bar, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Kate Taylor. Digital Painting by Leon Taylor. Prodigal sons. Returning Warriors. Pioneers revisiting, to check on the empire and legacy they’ve left at home to cultivate on itsContinue Reading
The Adults, Auckland NZ, 2018
The Adults 15th September 2018 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. Supergroups often bring together a gathering of talented musicians to create something that is just that little bit extra special, the current live version ofContinue Reading
Devilskin, Auckland NZ, 2018
Devilskin 14th September 2018 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Mark Derricutt. Photography by David Watson. When I think of local hard-working bands and front men in the Auckland music scene, two names always come to mind – Dity MaharajContinue Reading
Winners announced at the 2018 Waiata Māori Music Awards
Internationally acclaimed haka soul musician Rob Ruha walked away with four trophies from his seven nominations at the 11th annual Waiata Māori Music Awards which were held in Hastings on Friday.Continue Reading
La Bohème, Auckland NZ, 2018
NZ Opera Presents: La Bohème 13th September 2018 ASB Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by David Rowland. It is a love story for the ages, and one that New Zealand Opera stunningly brings to life inContinue Reading
DJ Jazzy Jeff announces NZ concert
The one & only DJ JAZZY JEFF is returning to New Zealand for one show only this November at Auckland’s Studio The Venue. Bearzerk Operations Manager Dan Mcleod, says that “this is a fantastic opportunity for Hip Hop fans toContinue Reading
The Beths, Auckland NZ, 2018
The Beths 12th September 2018 Neck Of The Woods, Auckland, New Zealand. Review & Photography by Sarah Kidd. Throw a stone in any direction in Auckland and you are more than likely to hit a talented local musician, the NewContinue Reading
Lontalius announces NZ tour
Last month, NZ songwriter Lontalius (Eddie Johnston) shared two new songs, – ‘I Wanted Him’ & ‘That Includes You’ produced alongside Grammy Award-winning Om’Mas Keith, who has worked with the likes of Erykah Badu, Jay-Z and Frank Ocean. Today, theContinue Reading
Billy Bragg announces Auckland concert trilogy
Handsome Tours is proud to announce the return of Billy Bragg to New Zealand for a trilogy of Auckland-only solo shows at the intimate Hollywood Avondale this November. Entitled “One Step Forward. Two Steps Back.”, these three unique performances willContinue Reading