Mac Demarco, Town Hall, 8 January 2020: Concert Review
Mac Demarco made his return to New Zealand at Auckland’s prestigious Town Hall last night for a one-off show. This show will be part of the Here Comes Mac Demarco tour following his latest album Here Comes The Cowboy which is widely recognized as his ‘masterpiece.’ Demarco went on to display an extraordinary performance of […]
Lewis Capaldi, Auckland Town Hall, 7 January 2020: Concert Review
Lewis Capaldi led a rapturous 11-song singalong with a sold-out crowd at Auckland’s Town Hall last night. The adoring audience knew every word of every song, covering off all but four songs of the artist’s total career output in a tight 70-minute set.
Death Metal Heroes, Nile, Announce 2 NZ shows
There is death metal and then there is NILE. Two NZ shows announced.
The Poetry Of Katherine Mansfield Put To Music By Top NZ Artists
The poignant work of iconic and highly respected New Zealand poet Katherine Mansfield is set to be brought to life in a music-poetry collision by a massive line-up of top local musicians and performers as part of Mansfield, an album concept conceived by Charlotte Yates.
Film Review: The Peanut Butter Falcon
The Peanut Butter Falcon is a comedy-drama film about a young man with Down syndrome, Zak, who escapes an assisted-living facility and crosses paths with a troubled thief and fisherman, Tyler, which sets the two on a bonding adventure across the Deep South in search of a wrestling school situated in Florida.
Concert Review: Liam Gallagher – Spark Arena, December 20, 2019
Liam Gallagher visited Auckland’s Spark Arena last night, where the former Oasis frontman poured charisma and rock ‘n’ roll attitude over a rowdy and appreciative crowd, through a mix of nostalgic Oasis hits and a selection of songs from his new album, Why Me? Why Not.
Russell Brand Adds 2nd Auckland Show
Due to demand, a second Auckland show has been added to Russell Brand’s three-centre New Zealand tour. Recovery Live is a funny and profane exploration into personal development and wellness from a comedian who has dedicated himself to spirituality to avoid self-destruction.
Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH
Offering a roller-coaster of emotion with all the light and dark of human experience, Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH returns to the stage in 2020 in its fully realised form. Embarking on a three-centre tour with two seasons in Auckland before heading north to Whangarei, this fully professional version of the award-winning script […]
The Gentlemen: Movie Review
The Gentlemen is a crime action-comedy directed by Guy Ritchie, which revisits the fast-paced, twist-heavy nature of his early work and manages to provide solid moments of fresh comedy despite feeling at times stylistically overworked.
Antarctica Experience Comes to Auckland Museum
Few are fortunate enough to travel to Antarctica, even fewer experience what it is like to live there, that’s about to change!
Much Ado About Nothing at Pop-up Globe, 14 December 2019: Theatre Review
William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing opened at Pop-up Globe on Saturday night, a performance that brought the Bard’s ribald comedy to giddy heights.
Romeo & Juliet at Pop-up Globe, 13 December 2019: Theatre Review
Pop-up Globe opened its fifth and final Auckland season with a glittering red-carpet event, followed by an eye-watering, jaw-dropping, utterly dazzling performance of Shakespeare’s much-loved tragedy, Romeo & Juliet.
Auckland Fringe Brings Tamaki Makarau to Life This Summer
With artists and performances from Spain, Australia, England, United States, UK and Aotearoa – Auckland Fringe is back with its first sampling of offerings of what’s to come, with the full programme coming in January 2020.
The Cavemen – Whammy Bar, December 12, 2019: Concert Review
London-based New Zealand rock ‘n’ roll maniacs, The Cavemen, gave a ferocious, feral performance at Whammy Bar last night, returning to New Zealand to deliver the musical equivalent of a sledgehammer to the face.
Michael Hurst Would Like to Have a Word…
Michael Hurst Presents NO HOLDS BARD as part of Auckland Fringe Michael Hurst want to talk to you. He wants to be close to you, to see you. He wants to tell you about being on the edge, about madness, about what it’s like when an actor loses their grip on reality.
Spacey Jane, Whammy 11 December 2109: Concert Photos
Aussies Spacey Jane played their second overseas gig at Whammy last night. 13th Floor photographer Todd Buchanan was on hand to capture the action – and share a few thoughts on the show.
WOMAD New Zealand 2020 Play Day schedule announced!
In what has become a welcome pre-Christmas tradition, WOMAD New Zealand has today announced the 2020 festival Day Schedule. The full stage schedule will be released in January 2020, including the World Of Words, Taste The World, STEAM Lab and on-site performance schedules.
So Cal punk rock legends Pennywise announce one-off NZ show
Pennywise have announced a New Zealand show as part of their 20th Anniversary Tour, where the So Cal punk rock legends will be performing their album STRAIGHT AHEAD in its entirety, plus fan favourites.
The Schizophonics Return to NZ for 13 Night Tour in February!
Under The Bleedin’ Radar, and 95bFM are chuffed to present the return of THE SCHIZOPHONICS The Schizophonics blew minds everywhere on their first visit to NZ and Australia in May. Antipodean audiences had seldom witnessed the likes of levitational front man Pat Beers, whose sweaty splits, 720 degree spins (all before completion of the first […]
Russell Brand Returns for 3-City Tour
Russel Brand’s Recovery Live is a funny and profane exploration into personal development and wellness from a comedian who has dedicated himself to spirituality to avoid self-destruction.