Single Asian Female has NZ Premiere at ASB Waterfront Theatre in April
Brilliantly funny, fresh new comedy to take Tāmaki Makaurau by storm, Auckland Theatre Company’s bracing, bawdy knockout Single Asian Female has its New Zealand premiere at ASB Waterfront Theatre in April
Andrew Brough Tribute Show Announced
To celebrate the life and music of the late Andrew Brough – who died last year, we present a night of Andrew’s songs from The Orange, Straitjacket Fits and Bike.
Prayas Theatre presents First World Problems 3.0 More Mirchi. No Milk
Aotearoa’s largest South Asian Theatre company, Prayas, serves First World Problems 3.0 — bigger, fresher and tastier— with a cast of 18 taking over Basement Theatre for the third time this April.
Meremere – The Incredible Story Of Rodney Bell Returns To The Road
The show that has received numerous standing ovations, glittering reviews and a fistful of awards is back on tour as Meremere tours to Auckland, Bannockburn, Wanaka, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Hamilton and Whangarei this April and May.
Face to Face: Portrait Festival Announced
Nine Wellington dealer galleries and six public galleries have joined together in a unique collaboration to establish Face to Face: Portrait Festival – a new visual arts festival celebrating New Zealand portraiture past and present. Taking place over four days, 27-30 May 2021, Face to Face: Portrait Festival will bring together some of Aoetearoa’s most […]
Kiwi Talent Takes Centre Stage in 2021 NZ Comedy Festival
Get ready for a great line-up of laughs as the full programme for the 2021 NZ Comedy Festival has launched! Audiences will be treated to a feast of comedic treats, with tickets on-sale from midday Thursday 18 March for the banquet of offerings from the best Kiwi comedians, back in venues live across Auckland and […]
Merk Announces National Tour – New Date for Tauranga
To celebrate the release of his sophomore album Infinite Youth – out Fri 9 April via Humblebrag Records, Merk is heading out on his first ever national headline tour.
Labretta Suede and the Motel 6, Whammy, 14 March 2021
The Ministry of Health did Rock n Roll a favour and bumped Auckland back to Level 1 in time for the weekend. That’s how we found ourselves at Whammy on a Sunday to join Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 for one final Auckland party at their rescheduled gig before they relocate back to the […]
Theia and Vayne Te Ika a Māui CREEP Tour!
Following the recent release of their hard-hitting waiata ‘CREEP’, alt-pop queen Theia and hip-hop sensation Vayne are taking to the road in May for a five-date tour.
Film Review: Zappa Dir: Alex Winter
Frank Zappa was always something of an enigma, and, nearly 30 years after his death he remains just that.
Watch: 13th Floor MovieTalk With The Grizzlies Director Miranda de Pencier
With The Grizzlies opening in NZ cinemas today, we talk to director Miranda de Pencier.
New Song Of The Day: Lydia Ainsworth – Parade
After all the excitement yesterday…America’s Cup win, St. Paddy’s Day, we bring it down a notch this morning with this new release from Lydia Ainsworth.
New Song Of The Day: Lambchop – A Chef’s Kiss
Today its new music from Lambchop and the song is A Chef’s Kiss.
New Song Of The Day: Teenage Fanclub – The Sun Won’t Shine On Me
With a gentle, jangly guitar intro not unlike early Velvet Underground, here is Teenage Fanclub with their new song The Sun Won’t Shine On Me.
Concert Review: Che Fu and the Kratez – Auckland Town Hall March 13, 2021
We sent our old friend Dedee out to see and hear Che Fu this past weekend. Here’s her report with photos by Rachel Webb.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With Danny Kroha
Danny Kroha of The Gories talks Detroit Blues with The 13th Floor.
New Song Of The Day: LP – One Last Time
Here’s some Monday (new) Music for you…a new track from LP titled One Last Time.
Album Review: Bob Dylan 1970: With Special Guest George Harrison (Columbia)
Flog off your copies of Self Portrait and New Morning, this 3-disc (CD) set will render those two Dylan releases irrelevant.
Watch: 13th Floor MusicTalk With Susan Anders
Here is Nashville-based Susan Anders to talk about her new album, 13 Women, featuring songs inspired by 13 pioneering women in US history.
Concert Review: Emily Edrosa, Ben Woods & Louisa Nicklin – Whammy Bar March
Music of sombre moods and melodrama. Arty and theatrical. And then there was your abrasive Power Pop from headliner Emily Edrosa. A night of expansive genre-bending music leaking out into all areas but kept together by disciplined performances.