What So Not – The Change Tour – Announced for July & August
Australian electronic powerhouse What So Not touring New Zealand this July and August. Touring in support of new single ‘The Change’, the tour kicks off at Wellington’s Shed 6 on Thursday July 29 before visiting Hamilton’s Factory on Friday July 30 and the Auckland Town Hall on Saturday July 31. What So Not will also […]
2021 FRED Award Finalists Announced
This year’s FRED Award judges have chosen three finalists to compete at tomorrow’s final festival showcase, Electric Kiwi Last Laughs. The FRED, one of the highest commendations in our comedy industry, is awarded to the Best New Zealand Show in the 2021 NZ Intl Comedy Festival.
Jazz Awards Finalists Announced by RMNZ and APRA
Jazz Awards. Aotearoa’s premiere jazz musicians have been celebrated following the announcement of this year’s finalists for the Recorded Music New Zealand Te Kaipuoro Tautito Toa | Best Jazz Artist and APRA Best Jazz Composition awards.
Concert Review: Taco Joint at The Wine Cellar, 21 May 2021
Taco Joint played to an appreciative crowd at the Wine Cellar Thursday night – The Tex-Mex vibe filled the room with a swing in the beat that even the most rigid of us couldn’t resist.
NZ Music Month Summit 2021 – Full programme Announced
The NZ Music Month Summit is back for 2021 with a packed one-day programme featuring panel discussions and presentations around music industry topics and information. The Summit will be held live at S @ Spark Arena on Saturday 29 May with free attendance for registrants.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen – Like I Used To
Here we go! Two of our favourite artists in collaboration…Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen team up on Like I Used To.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Parker Millsap
Living in Nashville by way of Oklahoma, here’s Parker Millsap to tell us all about his new album, Be Here Instead.
Album Review: Swallow The Rat / Clone – Split (Headbump)
In February 2020 the Auckland based Swallow The Rat and the Brooklyn based Clone were both on the east coast of the USA. The bands were touring and going to share the stage at the SXSW festival but the pandemic meant all their plans were abruptly halted. Despite this setback the bands established a strong […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Louis Baker – Brighter Day
Its new music Friday and we’ve got new music from Louis Baker in the form of a song called Brighter Day.
Crowded House Announce Global Stream Event: Live From The Island
Iconic band CROWDED HOUSE have today announced a global stream event, Crowded House Live From The Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand. It was filmed in March during their critically acclaimed tour of New Zealand, one of the first full capacity sold-out arena performances by an international artist since the onset of COVID.
Wha Cup! Aaron Tokona T-shirt
Wha Cup! the trademark catchphrase of beloved musician Aaron Tokona has become a tagline, along with an ‘iconic’ photo of him for a t-shirt campaign raising awareness of mental health and support for the artist’s tamāhine, Asha.
SIX60 Win Big At 2021’s Vision Feast Awards
SIX60 had a great night at the Vision Feast Film Festival awards. Their video for Sundown took out three top prizes, including awards Best Music Video, Visionary Directing and Visionary Editing.
Wax Chattels • Announce ‘Clot’ NZ Album Release Tour
Wax Chattels are over the moon to announce the COVID-delayed release tour for Clot. Shows in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk with Mandy Barnett
As they used to say, “Wow, has she got a set of pipes!”. Vocalist extraordinaire Mandy Barnett talks to us from Nashville about her interpretation of Billie Holiday’s classic 1958 album, Lady In Satin.
New Zealand Music Month – Week Three!
It’s week three of New Zealand Music Month 2021 | Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa and it’s showing no sign of slowing down! Check out what’s on this week – from shows, events, announcements, releases and more, there’s plenty of ways to celebrate. The theme for this year is Access All Aotearoa – celebrating local […]
The Tuning Fork presents: Thursdays I’m In Love
Thursdays I’m In Love is The Tuning Fork’s monthly music discovery night, highlighting inspiring musicians from Aotearoa. June’s Thursdays I’m In Love line-up features Carb On Carb, Shannen Georgia Petersen & Wiri Donna.
Kiwi Comedy’s Bright Stars Bring Last Laughs To Auckland
Last Laughs! With the third and final week of the 2021 NZ Intl. Comedy Festival opening tonight, the momentum is building for an incredible night of laughs, glitz and a little bit of glam with the Electric Kiwi Last Laughs – celebrating with performances from the best of the Comedy Fest this Sunday night, May […]
Face to Face Portrait Festival announces Late Night event on Saturday 29 May
Face to Face Portrait Festival: Curated by the CubaDupa programming team, the Late Night event fuses art and music for an extraordinary evening of talent including Warren Maxwell, Zoe Moon and Jerome Kavanagh.
Concert Review: John Butler – The Powerstation May 16, 2021
Staking his claim as the first international artist to perform in New Zealand in 12 months without having to go into quarantine, John Butler reminded a houseful of fans at Auckland’s Powerstation why he is Australia’s highest-selling independent artist of all time.
All You Need Is Love – The very best of The Beatles Tour
A 4-city tour in December – Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton. Featuring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Wellington and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. With Annie Crummer + Laughton Kora + Cole Johnston, plus a stonking rhythm section.