Splore 2023 – Tapapakanga Park: Feb 23-26, 2023
Splore happened last weekend despite the weather. Our intrepid reporter Gab McDonnell was there to catch the vibe.
Splore happened last weekend despite the weather. Our intrepid reporter Gab McDonnell was there to catch the vibe.
Genesis Owusu performed at Auckland’s Tuning Fork Saturday night. The 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy and Leonie Moreland were there. Here are their photos and words.
Billy Bragg performed at Auckland’s Powerstation last night. The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns and Chris Zwaagdyk were on the scene with a review and photos.
Kae Tempest brought us shelter from the storm, despite their name, as fans convened at The Powerstation for poetry, beats and tears.
Vieux Farka Touré brought the exotic sounds of north-western Africa and World music to the Hollywood Theatre in a stunning virtuoso show.
John Otway brought the spirit of 1977 English punk to The Wine Cellar with two sets full of laughs, love and an unrelenting sense of determination in the face of failure.
On Monday night, the unforgettable weird and wacky electropunk world of Peaches was brought to the Powerstation.
A last minute change of venue proved beneficial for bands and fans alike at two of California’s finest punk bands rocked Auckland’s Powerstation like a hurricane.
Arch Enemy created their own metal music maelstrom for the packed Powerstation crowd. Miraculously, they kept at bay the fury of cyclone Gabrielle, at least for tonight.
The North West Wine, Beer and Food Festival managed to entertain a few thousand music and food fans despite threatening clouds and gusting winds.