The Lord Of The Rings: A Musical Tale – Civic Theatre: November 12, 2024
It’s now a musical! The Lord Of The Rings: A Musical Tale opened at Auckland’s Civic Theatre is grand style…a red carpet, fancy gowns and a Hobbit or two ready to greet us.
Dean Lewis – Kiwi Te Kanawa Theatre: November 10, 2024
DEAN LEWIS made a triumphant return to Auckland last night, bringing RACHAEL FAHIM and DANIEL SEAVEY along for the ride. Carin Newbould was there to see the Aussie singer songwriter and his mates in action, with Michael Jeong taking photos.
JessB and Friends – Double Whammy: November 9, 2025
JessB celebrated the release of her long-awaited debut album, Feels Like Home, with a show at Auckland’s Double Whammy.
Buzzcocks & Modern English – Powerstation: November 9, 2024
Buzzcocks make their long-awaited return to Auckland but without founding member Pete Shelley, who is no longer with us. With them, though, is 80’s hitmakers Modern English. Here is Simon Coffey’s report and Brenna Jo Gotje’s photos.
Reb Fountain – Hollywood Avondale: November 8, 2024
Reb Fountain made her debut at the Hollywood Avondale, to celebrate the much-anticipated release of her new single, Come Down, with her supporting band – an exceptionally talented and cohesive dream team, perfectly complimenting the astral journey and interweaving of alternative folk and rock, with Reb Fountain’s unique style of musical storytelling.
Pearl Jam + Pixies – Go Media Stadium: November 8, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Pearl Jam brought their Dark Matter Tour to Auckland’s Go Media (Mt Smart) Stadium and we brought superfan Luke Grbin, guitarist and songwriter for Bird Machine, in from Hamilton to witness the first of two shows. We also sent award-winning 13th Floor photographer Brenna Jo Gotje for good measure.
Lauren Daigle and Tekoa – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: November 4, 2024 (13th Floor Photo Gallery)
Lauren Daigle brought her Kaleidoscope Nights Tour to Auckland this past Monday. 13th Floor photographer Chris Zwaagdyk was on the scene to take these shots.
Los Chicos & Ratso – Whammy Bar: November 6, 2024
Madrid-based act Los Chicos, formed in 2000, play a genre busting sangria like concoction of punk, 50s style rock n roll and a touch of blues. Visitors (and favourites of many) in Australia, tonight’s show, a first in Aotearoa, came on a midweek night, just ahead of a busy concert weekend in Tamaki Makaurau. Yes! […]
Nathan Haines – Powerstation: November 2, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Nathan Haines took over Auckland’s Powerstation with an 11-piece band, all in support of his new album, Notes. The 13th Floor’s Monique Perera and Den O’Keeffe were there to bring you the pictures and the words.
LIPS, The Golden Geese & Mammalien – Neck of the Woods: October 31, 2024
On a night of terror and tawdriness (Halloween), intrepid concert reviewer Simon Coffey braved the dangers lurking on every street corner of Tamaki Makaurau infamous K Rd, to help LIPS aka Steph Brown, Fen Ikner with friends, celebrate the release of their new single The Wolf.
Office Dog + Awning – Whammy Bar: October 30, 2024
While Travis Scott was shaking things up at Eden Park, Office Dog and Awning were making their own racket over at Whammy.
Travis Scott – Eden Park: October 30, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Travis Scott brought his Circus Maximus Tour to Auckland’s Eden Park, one day earlier than originally planned. The 13th Floor’s Azrie managed to rearrange his schedule and catch the show. Here is his report:
Öof Tatatá – Powerstation: October 25, 2024
Öof Tatatá come to the Powerstation with Jason Momoa holding it all down on bass.
Thom Yorke Spark Arena October 25, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
“Play something eclectic and weird!” That shout from a fan at the back of Auckland’s Spark Arena resonated as Thom Yorke played the first of two shows at the venue and just the second overall for his Everything Tour.
Less Than Jake – Powerstation: October 23, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Less Than Jake brought their Rockview Downunder Tour to Auckland’s Powerstation last night and The 13th Floor’s Chris Warne was on the scene with his pen and his camera.
Toe and Swallow The Rat – Galatos: October 22, 2024
Toe are wha/four Japanese musicians, who formed, or at least started producing mathy post-rock around 2000, releasing since 2002. The line up of Yamazaki Hirokazu (acoustic guitar), Mino Takaaki (electric guitar), Kashikura Takashi (Drums) and Yamane Satoshi (Bass) has stayed unchanged since inception.
Lime Cordiale and Bella Rafflyn: Auckland Town Hall: October 20, 2024
The heart of Auckland CBD was buzzing with Diwali festival-goers stretching along Queen Street, but that didn’t stop the young crowd from lining up to catch Lime Cordiale on their final stop of the Australasian tour.
Dead Contract & Running Stitch + DJ Sicoff – Cupid Bar: October 19, 23024
Dead Contract and Running Stitch performed last night at Auckland’s Cupid Bar. Sadly, a third act, The Bridesmaids had to pull out of this show due to bad teeth issues, but DJ Sicoff came to the rescue with extra 7” vinyl and the po was saved, well, not really…
Strawpeople – Hollywood Avondale: October 18, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Decisions, decisions…Friday night in Auckland and I’ve got to choose between seeing Tami Neilson and Strawpeople. If I had my druthers, I’d attend both, but as Strawpeople gigs are as rare as hen’s teeth, the ultimate decision was a no-brainer.
Ash – Tuning Fork: October 16, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Ash returned to Auckland’s Tuning Fork and The 13th Floor was on the scene with Monique Perera providing the words and Den O’Keeffe the pictures.