Yungblud, Auckland NZ, 2022
Yungblud 20th July 2022 Shed 10, Auckland, New Zealand Review by Alex Cabré, with photography by Doug Peters. At the latest in this month’s run of Splendour in the Grass sideshows, British alt-pop sensation YUNGBLUD (stylised in capitals, because punkContinue Reading
Albi and the Wolves, Hastings NZ, 2022
Albi and the Wolves 20th June 2022 Matapiro Hall, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. In recent years, the Danish concept of “hygge” has been much discussed. It’s a term that doesn’t have an exactContinue Reading
Elton John adds Christchurch show to final NZ tour
Returning to Aotearoa in January 2023 to perform two rescheduled Auckland shows as part of his incredible, multi-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, Chugg Entertainment, Frontier Touring and AEG Presents are thrilled to announce that Elton John – the mostContinue Reading
Still Woozy, Auckland NZ, 2022
Still Woozy 18th July 2022 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand Review by Bridie Chetwin-Kelly, with photography by Nikita Weir. Having only recently caught on to Still Woozy I headed to Powerstation on Monday, just happy to be at Powerstation which isContinue Reading
Orville Peck, Auckland NZ, 2022
Orville Peck 17th July 2022 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand Review by Charlotte Lightbody, with photography by Doug Peters. He’s a mystery, and no one knows his real name. A masked rider, gracing us all with that deep, baritone voice andContinue Reading
Album Review: Tami Neilson – Kingmaker
Tami Neilson – Kingmaker (Neilson Records / Southbound) Reviewed by Rob Harbers. As attention spans are getting shorter in these curious times, here’s the tl;dr version of this review: Class, sass, and ready to kick ass! For the more attentiveContinue Reading
Billy Joel announces one-off Eden Park concert
Live Nation is thrilled to announce one of the greatest singer/songwriter/composers of modern times, BILLY JOEL, will perform for one night only in his first New Zealand stadium show in twenty five years this December, with a history-making performance at theContinue Reading
Sharon Van Etten bringing Darkness Fades Tour to NZ
Solid Entertainment and Banished Music are thrilled to announce the return of Sharon Van Etten and her full band to New Zealand. The Darkness Fades tour arrives in support of her brilliant brand new sixth album, We’ve Been Going AboutContinue Reading
Aminé to perform intimate NZ show with B Wise
Portland-born rapper AMINÉ has announced The Best Tour Ever Tour will be coming to New Zealand in 2023. Touring Australia as part of Falls Festival this Summer, Aminé will head across the ditch to Studio The Venue in Auckland thisContinue Reading