Twenty One Pilots – Spark Arena: November 17, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Twenty One Pilots wrapped up a week of stellar musical acts in New Zealand with a show-stopping, two-hour spectacle at Spark Arena. From fan-favorite classics to exhilarating new tracks, their performance was a masterclass in immersive concert experiences, blending theatricality, heartfelt moments, and unmatched crowd energy.
Tinn People – Big Fan: November 14, 2024
Tinn People performed at Big Fan this past week and Monique and Den were on the scene…
Kane Brown – Spark Arena: November 14, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Kane Brown brought his In The Air Tour to Auckland with Kameron Marlowe and Kaylee Bell along for the ride.
The The – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: November 14, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
The The brought their Ensouled World Tour to Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. The 13th Floor’s Diana Phillips provides the words, and Joel Leong the pictures.
Coldplay – Eden Park: November 13, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
As far as pure entertainment value is concerned, it could be argued that no one serves it up better than Coldplay…Just asked the 57,000 fans that shared last night with the British band.
Crowded House – Wolfbrook Arena – November 13, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
We caught up with Crowded House and Mel Parsons at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch as their Gravity Stairs Tour winds its way through Aotearoa. The 13th Floor presents Ryan Fisherman‘s review and Stephanie Cartwright’s photos for your perusal…
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.