Interview: Jade Imagine on Basic Love
Melbourne band Jade Imagine has crossed the ditch and is touring New Zealand for the first time, including a set at The Others Way Festival in Auckland tonight.
The Blind Date Project, Q Theatre, 29 August 2019
It’s SAD Hour at the Locket Bar and Karaoke Club. Barkeep/Karaoke Queen (Yvette Parsons) is singing her heart out as patrons (the audience) trickle in. Anna (Natalie Medlock) sits at the bar checking her phone waiting for her Tinder date to arrive. There’s a comfortable vibe to the place – it could be any bar […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Cigarettes After Sex – Heavenly
Cigarettes After Sex preview their new album with Heavenly.
Janet Frame’s Iconic Novel Brought To The Stage In World First
Beloved New Zealand author Janet Frame’s landmark novel will be brought to life on stage for the first time ever. Filled with fierce heart and visual splendour, Owls Do Cry is considered one of New Zealand’s landmark novels, and is making its world premiere in Frame’s childhood hometown of Ōamaru (4 and 5 October), before heading […]
Japanese Focus at Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2019
Japan features prominently in the minds of New Zealanders this year with the forthcoming Rugby World Cup, Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The Show Me Shorts Film Festival, too, is bringing Japanese culture into the spotlight by partnering with the Asia New Zealand Foundation, the Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Japan for this year’s Festival.
Kings, The Tuning Fork, 24 August 2019
“How’d you like me now?” chanted kiwi rapper Kings, cheered on by a loving crowd of fans that hung on to his every word. The final act of Kings’ Flex Tour came to a close on Saturday at Auckland’s Tuning Fork and Kingdon Chapple-Wilson did not disappoint. The crowd at the sold-out show throbbed with […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Mark Lanegan – Night Flight To Kabul
Mark Lanegan has just released Night Flight To Kabul.
Important lineup update – The Others Way 2019
August 27, 2019: Flying Out regrets to inform of last minute changes to The Others Way Auckland and Wellington lineups.
Interview: Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins Talks To 13th Floor
Its been 20 years since The Cowboy Junkies last performed in New Zealand. They were part of the notorious Sweetwaters Festival that found many of the artists (Elvis Costello, UB40, Run DMC) not getting paid for their efforts. Now, the long-serving Canadian quartet is returning to play three shows in May 2020. The band has […]
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Miss June – Anomaly
Whoo-hoo! Here’s another new song from Miss June!
Taurima Vibes presents Atawhai 2019
Taurima Vibes presents ATAWHAI 2019, in association with Changing Minds. Structured to engage different pockets of the community in specifically tailored ways, for its fifth year Atawhai will support five different programmes throughout September and October across the Auckland region, strategically timed with Mental Health Awareness Week from September 23-29.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Veronica Fusaro – Rollercoaster
Here’s a bouncy little number from Veronica Fusaro to get your Monday going.
Aldous Harding Support Acts Announced On Designer NZ Tour
August 26, 2019: Aldous Harding welcomes special local guests, Ben Woods and Michael James Keane to her nationwide tour, kicking off this Wednesday 28 August in Christchurch.
Ozzy Osbourne Randy Rhoads Tribute Show – Crazy Train!!
Fans of Ozzy Osbourne’s early solo career are in for an amazing treat this September. Kiwi super group “Crazy Train” will be performing the entire 1981 live album “Tribute” at four very special concerts.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: New Pornographers – The Surprise Knock
The New Pornographers offer up The Surprise Knock…from their upcoming new album.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Mermaidens – She’s Running
Mermaidens have just released their third single from their upcoming album, Look Me In The Eye.
Surprise! The Others Way Stage Schedule Is Out!
August 23, 2019: It’s time to jam on your planner or mind-equivalent! The Others Way stage schedule is finally here!
Watch: Skyscraper Stan Returns To The 13th Floor!
Skyscraper Stan was in Auckland recently to perform at The Tuning Fork.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Lips – Guilty Talk
Today we have a new song and a new video from Lips!
Auckland Honours Dame Kiri
One of the world’s greatest sopranos, Kiri Te Kanawa, is being celebrated in a grand theatre tradition, with a permanent tribute to be unveiled at Auckland’s Aotea Centre on 20 November.