The Comet Is Coming: Wellington Jazz Festival, Wellington Opera House, 10 June 2017
The Comet is Coming came, saw and conquered, leaving an explosion of psychedelic dust in its wake and the uncontrollable urge for Festival goers to get down and boogie. Wellington was passionate about The Comet, nearly selling out the Opera House for their Jazz Festival performance.
The Jac and Black String – Seoul Jazz, Wellington Opera House – 10 June 2017
Ever since Wellington’s Jazz Festival was taken over by the International Arts Festival crew this five-day event has grown from strength to strength. Last night featuring The Jac and Black String.
The Cat That Got The Cream: How To Crowdfund A Book About Your Pet
Kathryn van Beek has been a contributor to The 13th Floor since our earliest days. Recently Kathryn, who is now based in Dunedin, has found fame, if not fortune, thanks to her cat, Bruce, who became an internet sensation when Katherine and her husband Tim rescued the kitten from the mean streets of Auckland. Now, […]
Million Dollar Quartet – Civic Theatre June 9, 2017
Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony-nominated musical based on an impromptu jam session at Sun Studios in 1956 between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins, opened its seven-day run at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night.
Wolfmother – Powerstation June 9, 2017
Australian hard rock band Wolfmother rocked the Powerstation last night. An auspicious date, coinciding with the full moon.
New Zealand Documentaries to Premiere at NZIFF 2017
Eight world premieres, and one local premiere, of New Zealand documentaries have been announced today for the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF). NZ artists, artisans, extreme sportspeople and energetic adventurers will be celebrated on screen throughout the country from late July. Highlights include Head Like a Hole receiving the biopic treatment in Swagger of […]
Kirin J Callinan: The 13th Floor Interview
Kirin J Callinan’s new album, Bravado, is released today. For fans, of which we here at 13th Floor certainly are, Kirin has taken a bit of a musical detour, taking a wildly eclectic group of collaborators with him. Who else would have Jimmy Barnes and James Chance on the same record. Additionally, there are contributions […]
The Comet Is Coming – The 13th Floor Interview
Playing the Wellington Jazz Festival this weekend are the London-based psychedelic funk-meisters The Comet is Coming. They mix sounds from the universe including snippets of Parliament, Sun Ra and Afro-funk pioneers like Fela Kuti – all channelled through a digital dashboard of synths and crazy sax.
Watch: Reb Fountain’s 13th Floor Video Session!!
Reb Fountain has long been a favourite here at The 13th Floor. In addition to her own music, Reb has been a part of The Eastern and sung and performed with just about everyone in New Zealand.
Lorde Announces Six-Date NZ Tour This November
Frontier Touring and Eccles Entertainment are thrilled to confirm Lorde for a New Zealand tour this November. All eyes are on the meteoric return of one of pop’s most celebrated talents with an all new album, Melodrama, and captivating live show.
The Mummy Dir: Alex Kurtzman
Starring: Tom Cruise, Annabelle Wallis, Sophia Boutella, Russell Crowe The Mummy, is directed by writer/director Alex Kurtzman, and is the first instalment in the Universal ‘Dark Universe’ shared cinematic universe of classic movie monsters.
Lord Echo – Harmonies (Soundway)
Mike Fabulous’ new album Harmonies – his third under the Lord Echo moniker and part of a 15 year trilogy (Melodies, Curiosities, Harmonies) since signing to esteemed London label Soundway – has been a true labour of love. And it shows.
A Historic Cinema Becomes New Venue for NZIFF
The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) expands its line-up of satellite venues to embrace the historic Hollywood Cinema in Avondale, now equipped for the annual event’s screenings.
The Miltones – The Miltones (The Label)
With an ability to write intelligent lyrics and an alluring stage presence The Miltones have, indisputably, earned their chance to release this debut album. Led by vocalist Milly Tabak and guitarist Liam Pratt, the group released their first single Black Dahlia in 2014. The track introduced the bands alternative yet skilfully unique sound, easily attractive […]
Rhythm and Vines Presents Ocean Alley NZ Tour
Ocean Alley announce their biggest headline shows across New Zealand with a four date tour coming through Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin this August!
Phoenix: The 13th Floor Interview
French quartet Phoenix is about to roll out their sixth studio album tomorrow. As the title Ti Amo would suggest, the band has based its lyrics, if not the music itself around an imaginary day in Italy. The new album was recorded in Paris over the past two years, a time and a place that […]
Lionel Richie with Chic featuring Nile Rodgers – Announcing 2 N Z Shows!
Multi-platinum-selling artist, multiple Grammy Award® winner and music icon, Lionel Richie announced today he will tour New Zealand in October on the ALL THE HITS TOUR. Very special guests on the tour are CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers.
London Grammar Announce Spark Arena Show
Thursday June 8 2017 – Brit Award-nominated three-piece London Grammar today announce their long-awaited first New Zealand concert at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday 30 September.
Complete Lineup For Wellington Kia Mau Festival Revealed
New Zealand’s only contemporary indigenous theatre and dance festival Kia Mau Festival launched on Friday with Tiki Taane Mahuta, and the final group of shows on the programme has just been revealed. Tawata Productions, who are producing the Festival running now – Saturday 24 June, are proud to announce that Portrait Of An Artist Mongrel, Lick My Past, Gathering Clouds, This […]
Aussie Indie Rockers The Jungle Giants Announce First-Ever New Zealand Show
Brisbane-based four piece The Jungle Giants are making a whirlwind trip across the Tasman for a one-off Auckland show – their first-ever on Kiwi soil.