Bikini Kill, Auckland NZ, 2023
Bikini Kill 15th March 2023 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Charlotte Lightbody, photography by Doug Peters. 1-2-3-4! Get ready for revolution girl style, as reunited riot grrrl icons Bikini Kill rocked Auckland at the Powerstation for the very firstContinue Reading
Using Art As A Weapon: A Deva Mahal Interview
DEVA MAHAL: Using Art As A Weapon An interview by Tim Gruar. Hawaii-born/Poneke based Soul music powerhouse Deva Mahal will be headlining Friday Night at the upcoming WOMAD Festival in New Plymouth performing material from her brand-spanking new e.p. FUTUREContinue Reading
My Chemical Romance, Auckland NZ, 2023
My Chemical Romance 11th March 2023 The Outer Fields, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Charlotte Lightbody, photography by Doug Peters. Everyone came out of retirement for this one. And the crowd was a sea of beautiful misfits.Continue Reading
Stryper, Auckland NZ, 2023
Stryper 11th March 2023 Galatos, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Kev Rowland. Photography by Mark Derricutt. I was chatting to photographer Mark Derricutt before the gig, and neither of us can remember a night in Auckland when international bands wereContinue Reading
Backstreet Boys, Auckland NZ, 2023
Backstreet Boys 11th March 2023 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Maria Foy (Happy Mum Happy Child). Photography by Chris Morgan. The Backstreet Boys have had, and always will have, a special place in my heart. As a 16Continue Reading
The Eastern, Hastings NZ, 2023
The Eastern 10th March 2023 Common Room, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. In the wake of recent events to afflict the province of Hawkes Bay, amongst the sadness, devastation and tragedy, the psyche ofContinue Reading
Pavement, Auckland NZ, 2023
Pavement 7th March 2023 The Civic, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Fleming. Photography by Doug Peters. Anniversary tours are once again becoming the rage, Smashing Pumpkins are currently on one, but unsurprisingly are skipping New Zealand, with Pulp (fingersContinue Reading
Harry Styles, Auckland NZ, 2023
Harry Styles 7th March 2023 Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Review by Charlotte Lightbody. Historical File Photo by Matt Henry Mendonca. Multi grammy, award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles performed last night to a sold-out audience in AucklandContinue Reading
Going Against Expectations: A KITA Interview
NIKITA 雅涵 TU-BRYANT of KITA: Going Against Expectations An interview by Tim Gruar. WOMAD is returning to Taranaki later this month, after a two year hiatus thanks to the dreaded lurgy. One of the best things about the festival is the chanceContinue Reading