Ladi6 has announced an 11-date nationwide tour of New Zealand this June and throughout July. Ladi, Parks and band will hit the road with Auckland Hip-hop collective @Peace. Ladi6 recently released ‘Ikarus’ the first track from here much anticipated third studio album, out later this year.
Tickets on sale Monday 27 May from Ticketmaster. For all show & ticketing info go to www.muchmoremusic.co.nz
Click here to read the entire press release for tour dates and ticket details.
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Fresh off the back of shows around Europe the six piece kick off at The Powerstation on the 12th July, then move down country finishing up in Wellington at James Cabaret on the 27th. The new album ‘Fandango’ has been garnering 4 and 5 star reviews here and overseas and this tour is a celebration of the release for kiwi fans.
Tickets on sale from 23rd May.
12 July The Powerstation, Auckland
19 July The Bedford @ CPSU, Christchurch
20 July Queens, Dunedin
26 July The Cabana, Napier
27 July James Cabaret, Wellington
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After a whirlwind couple of shows earlier this year, the Psych-pop trio return in July for a New Zealand tour proper and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them home.
Dunedin – Thursday July 18th, ReFuel
Auckland – Friday July 19th, Kings Arms
Wellington – Saturday July 20th, Bodega
All shows R18.
Tickets available 9am Thursday 16th May,
from www.undertheradar.co.nz, Real Groovy – Auckland,
RPM & Slowboat - Wellington, Cosmic - Dunedin
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Jello Speaks!! Auckland and Christchurch spoken word shows confirmed
Hot on the heels of his captivating band concerts here and in Australia, Jello Biafra returns to our shores in late May for his What Would Jello Do? speaking shows in Christchurch and Auckland. Biafra performs at the Bedford @ CPSA (Christchurch) on Friday May 31, and at Galatos in Auckland on Saturday June 1. The Auckland performance will be followed by Jello’s NZ/Oz tour wrap party upstairs at the Galatos Lounge, featuring Incredibly Strange Rockin’ Vinyl from the Vaults of DJ Jello Biafra himself, plus 95bFM’s Troy Ferguson and more. Jello Biafra is the former frontman and chief-agitator for legendary U.S. punks Dead Kennedys, who now tours with his acclaimed new band Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine.
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Irresistible American dance poppers, Passion Pit announce their eagerly awaited return to our shores to perform at the Powerstation in Auckland on Thursday 25 July. Passion Pit is the dynamic musical mission of Michael Angelakos, the electronic wunderkind best known for his complex and multi-layered pop songs. Acclaimed for their unabashedly danceable live performances, Passion Pit bring their explosive party to New Zealand for only the second time, promising tracks from their newestalbum GOSSAMER as well as fan favorites from previous album MANNERS and their debut EP, CHUNK OF CHANGE.
Auckland – The Powerstation – Thursday, July 25
With support from PleasePlease
ON SALE9AM THURSDAY 16 MAY VIA WWW.TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
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R&B vet Bobby Womack is due to perform at Auckland’s Civic Theatre this coming Saturday, May 18th. You can listen to the 13th Floor interview with this soul legend here: http://13thfloor.co.nz/2013/05/12/bobby-womack-soul-survivor-interview-2/
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Killing Joke are set to perform a second show in Wellington this June, Friday 14th at Bodega in Wellington. Their 2013 tour promises to be something of a ‘Singles Hits’ endeavour, but from a band whose last priority is bothering the charts, you can expect to hear everything you would expect to hear.
KILLING JOKE LIVE IN NZ
THURSDAY 13TH JUNE 2013 THE STUDIO, AUCKLAND
FRIDAY 14TH JUNE 2013 BODEGA, WELLINGTON
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT TICKETMASTER
http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/Killing-Joke-tickets/artist/735441
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We’re delighted to welcome MANIC STREET PREACHERS to New Zealand for the first time ever for a show at Vector Arena on July 2nd. The band are particularly pleased to be on their way here this time round saying “We can’t wait to play a selection of our greatest hits to our loyal and very patient Kiwi fans.” The venue will be formatted in a free flow configuration which allows ticket holders to choose between standing on the floor or being seated, and able to flow freely between the two during the night.
TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 9TH MAY 9AM Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 www.ticketmaster.co.nz
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The Rhythm Group in association with Jägermeister are thrilled to announce The Veils will be touring New Zealand this July. Hot off the release of their highly anticipated fourth LP Time Stays, We Go – The Veils bring their exhilarating craftsmanship and fearless live performance to New Zealanders once again.
July 19th – Sammy’s Dunedin
July 20th – Dux Live, Christchurch
July 26th – Bodega, Wellington
July 27th – Studio, Auckland
Get your tickets at undertheradar.co.nz from Thursday May the 2nd at 8am.
Click here to read the entire press release for more details.
Click here to listen to The 13th Floor interview with Finn Andrews of The Veils.
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It is with tremendous pleasure that we announce Jake Bugg and his band will be playing for the first time in New Zealand at The Powerstation in Auckland on July 30th. A first show from the most exciting and visceral singer songwriter in years. We think he’ll be around for many many years to come. We know you’ll love him.
www.jakebugg.com ‘Press Gallery’ in the ‘Photos’ Menu is a very good resource and also ‘Videos’
TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 2ND MAY 9AM
R18 Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 www.ticketmaster.co.nz
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Click here to read The 13th Floor review of Jake Bugg’s debut album.
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Tool
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Dave Dobbyn
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Beth Orton
May 17 – Wellington – Old St Paul’s
May 18 – Auckland – Holy Trinity Cathedral
They Might Be Giants
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May 18 – Auckland – The Studio
Tommy Ill
May 17 – Christchurch – Dux Live
May 18 – Auckland – Kings Arms
May 24 – Wellington - Puppies
Bobby Womack
May 18 – Auckland – The Civic Theatre
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