Low Cut Connie to Perform at Inauguration
One of our favourite discoveries of 2020 was Low Cut Connie, righteously rocking, piano-pounding – the best band we’d never heard of. But we Zoomed with him back in October and he’s become a real friend of the 13th Floor. So we were thrilled to hear he’ll be performing at Pennsylvania’s Inauguration celebration.
Delaney Davidson & Barry Saunders Hit the Road!
Smashing the songs that took out the Country Music Artists of 2020 Award with their infectious combination of rockin’ country and swaggering, stomping shanty Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders serve up another smoking hot serving of good time tunes alongside their band.
Snow Machine Festival Coming to NZ
After an enormously successful debut in Japan in 2020, Snow Machine is thrilled to expand to the premier alps of Queenstown, New Zealand for four snow-filled days of music and adventure across September 8th – 11th, 2021.
R.I.P. Phil Spector
Legendary producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector has died at age 81 from COVID-related complications.
Molly Payton Announces the Porcupine Tour
UK-based, New Zealand-born Molly Payton announces the Porcupine Tour. NZ’s fast-rising indie talent kicks off proceedings on Thursday 18 February at Auckland’s Whammy Bar, before visiting Lyttelton’s Wunderbar on Friday 19 February before rounding out the set of Summer shows at Wellington’s Moon on Saturday 20 February.
Auckland Live’s Fringe Town 2021 Line-up Announced
Banquets, Beats, And Hip-Hop Feats: This Is Auckland Live’s Fringe Town 2021 This year’s line-up includes: Sorry for Your Loss, Barrier Ninja, SUSO Alumni, FRNjam, Kita, Imugi 이무기 & Zuke, and more.
Naked Whammy Fest Announces 2021 Line-Up
Naked PR is proud to present the inaugural Naked Whammy Fest. It’s happening on Saturday January 30, at Whammy Bar and Whammy Backroom, and entry is free (until it’s full)!
Chelsea Jade Announces Nationwide Homecoming Tour
Los Angeles-based performance artist and singer-songwriter – Chelsea Jade – has announced an eight show nationwide tour.
Still Missing Bowie: Two recently unearthed tracks and a Livestream Tribute
After spending last night spinning David Bowie discs at Whammy, this morning we thought we’d share these two rarities with you on this, the fifth anniversary of the great man’s death.
Tonight at Whammy: Bowie Night!
Its was five years ago that David Bowie passed away after releasing one last masterpiece, his album, Blackstar. Now, tonight join Tina Turntables, Pennie Black, Kailee Raven and The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda as we spin nothing but Bowie all night long at Whammy Bar.
13th Floor Top Interviews of 2020
Thanks to Covid and Zoom we here at 13th Floor were able to connect with almost 200 artists for in-depth interviews, both locally and internationally throughout 2020. So, here is a round-up of highlights in case you missed them.
13th Floor’s Top 10 Albums of 2020
The new year has just begun, so what better way to spend New Years’ Day than to ruminate over last year’s best music?
CONGRATULATIONS DAVE DOBBYN!!!
We here at The 13th Floor are thrilled to learn that Dave Dobbyn has been knighted.
Tour Announcement: THE VEILS Nux Vomica – Live In Concert
In Autumn 2021, The Veils present the first ever live performance of their legendary sophomore album Nux Vomica in its ferocious entirety.
Steel Panther ‘Heavy Metal Rules’ Tour Rescheduled Until October 2021
Steel Panther’s ‘Heavy Metal Rules’ New Zealand tour has now officially been rescheduled until October 2021!
Mangawhai Soul 2020, with The Nanny Assis & Maggie Gould Band, 12 December
Mangawhai Soul 2020 – time to let your hair down enjoy international performers and dance with Award winning artist Nanny Assis, Maggie Gould, Kevin Field, Paul Urbana Jones and live bands. Plus special guests.
Daffodils, Marlin’s Dreaming & Soaked Oats are hitting the road this summer!
The good folk at Pals are stoked to present The Beach Ball, a summer tour like no other showcasing some of Aotearoa’s freshest acts! Think sun, think sand, think a whole lot of good vibes to help you max out those two weeks of annual leave you booked way back in May.
Heath Franklin’s Chopper Reschedules His NZ Tour to March 2021
The Silencer will not be silenced! And we’re picking up where we left off. Covid safe and harder than ever, Chopper brings his hit show The Silencer to Aotearoa in March 2021.
Crowded House “To the Island” Tour – March 2021 Final Shows Announced
Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, a second and final show at Church Road Winery in Napier has been announced for Sunday, March 7 and a second and final performance at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Sunday, March 21. Tickets to the newly announced shows will go on sale at 1pm Friday, December 4.
Wellington’s CubaDupa returns to the streets for 2021 with its most ambitious programme ever.
Wellington’s Cuba Street Precinct is set to come alive as CubaDupa, New Zealand’s most diverse and creative street festival, confirms plans for a full street festival on the weekend of March 27-28, 2021