Elemental Nights concert series announced
Live Nation, in association with Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), is proud to present Elemental Nights as part of Elemental AKL. Unique to Elemental AKL, Elemental Nights is an exclusive curated concert series showcasing an impressive line-up ofContinue Reading
The Bads, Hawkes Bay NZ, 2020
The Bads 31st July 2020 Tasting Room Haumoana, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, live photography by Olivia Robertson. This marks the first appearance of this venue on Ambient Light, so first, some background. Dig, if you will,Continue Reading
Dark Divinity, Auckland NZ, 2020
Dark Divinity 31st July 2020 The Thirsty, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Cameron Miller. Photography by Mark Derricutt. They didn’t have to be this good. This was the first metal show I was privileged to see since the lockdown. IContinue Reading
Waiata Anthems to be performed live at the Civic
The NZ Top 40 Number 1 album Waiata Anthems is being reimagined live at The Civic this September for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2020 – Māori Language Week. One year on from the iconic album release, Annie Crummer,Continue Reading
NYE20 – The Other Side festival full lineup announcement
NYE20 – The Other Side are thrilled to announce the full line-up of top-tier New Zealand artists set to ring in 2021, in the beautiful Coromandel this summer. Joining headliners L.A.B and Shapeshifter over two celebratory nights, are some ofContinue Reading
The Others Way Festival 2020 lineup announced
Karangahape Road festival The Others Way have announced a line-up that digs deep into the rich vein of pure gold that is New Zealand’s alternative music scene.Continue Reading
Album Review: The Stooges – Live At Goose Lake: August 8th 1970
The Stooges – Live At Goose Lake: August 8th, 1970 (Third Man Records) Reviewed by Rob Harbers. On August 8th, 1970 The Stooges appeared at the Goose Lake Festival, in front of 200,000 fans. Stories of the show have beenContinue Reading
Amanda Palmer to perform in Wellington & Hawkes Bay
Provocative, irreverent, and wildly creative, Amanda Palmer is a fearless singer, songwriter, playwright and audaciously expressive pianist who simultaneously embraces – and explodes – traditional frameworks of music, audience and art. Amanda Palmer will present this show with no bandContinue Reading
Fat Freddy’s Drop announce streaming & live concerts
Standing strong with music, Fat Freddy’s Drop present a one-off concert captured in their hometown of Wellington. With no audience present, it’s Freddys hitting the ground running in a studio-like jam that is deeply meaningful for these strange times. TheContinue Reading