Aurora – The Powerstation: March 3, 2023 (Concert Review)
Aurora – Norwegian pop sensation, performed at Auckland’s Powerstation. The 13th Floor’s Robin Kearns and David Watson were on the scene!
Hoodoo Gurus – Powerstation: March 2, 2023
Hoodoo Gurus are a raucous and riotous rave-up of a rock’n’roll band and they delivered just that to a sold-out Powerstation.
Jackie Bristow- Wine Cellar: March 1, 2023
Jackie Bristow brought classic country soul and Americana to a large Wine Cellar crowd which included a fair number of fellow musicians taking it in.
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.
Scott Cook – The Bunker: Feb. 27, 2023: Concert Review
Scott Cook entertained the Folkies and the Folkie-Hags who packed out the Devonport Bunker on a rare Auckland summer evening free of rain, flash floods and cyclones.
Genesis Owusu – Tuning Fork: February 25, 2023
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 – The Powerstation: Feb. 26, 2023
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 Powerstation February 24, 2023
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 – Hollywood Avondale: Feb 21, 2023
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 – Wine Cellar February 19, 2023
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.
Peaches – Powerstation Auckland: Feb 20, 2023
On Monday night, the unforgettable weird and wacky electropunk world of Peaches was brought to the Powerstation.
Bad Religion & Social Distortion – Powerstation: Feb. 15, 2023
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 – Powerstation: February 12, 2023
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.
North West Wine, Beer And Food Festival: The Hunting Lodge: Feb. 11, 2023
The North West Wine, Beer and Food Festival managed to entertain a few thousand music and food fans despite threatening clouds and gusting winds.
Ed Sheeran delivers a cracking show at Eden Park, 10 Feb 2023
Ed Sheeran delivers a cracking, memorable, unique gig to an eager Auckland audience. Sheer perfection – despite the technical problems.
Cockney Rejects – Mothership: February 6, 2023
Cockney Rejects wasted no time on stage as they blasted out a classic British punk show, undiminished in its power and glory even after forty-plus years.
Morningside Live Block Party: 13th Floor Photos!
Despite the monsoon-like weather in Auckland, the Morningside Live Block Party did indeed take place. 13th Floor photographer Leonie Moreland was there!
Beachware – Big Fan: February 3, 2023 (Concert Review)
Beachware brought their It’s Only Time Tour to Auckland and so we ventured out on this Friday evening to Morningside to catch the vibe.
Ty Segall & Freedom Band – Hollywood Avondale: Feb 2, 2023
Ty Segall and Freedom Band performed to a full house audience, on a storm threatened and humid night at, one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s finest (and newly renovated) music venues.
The Dead South – Tuning Fork: January 30, 2023
The Dead South rolled into Auckland for a two-night stand at The Tuning Fork. Photographer Brenna Jo Gotje was there on Sunday and Marty was there on Monday.