Justin Bieber – Mt Smart Stadium March 18, 2017
The 13th Floor’s Kate Powell on Justin Bieber’s Auckland show… Justin, Justin, Justin. Oh. Justin Justin, Justin, No. Where do I even begin?
13th floor
WOMAD Interview: Tim Gruar Talks To Tago
Here’s another interview with one of the international artists performing at WOMAD this weekend. The 13th Floor’s Tim Gruar talks to members of South Korean drum ensemble Tago who give him a demonstration of a few of their traditional instruments.
WOMAD Interview: Teen Reporter McKenzie Jennings-Gruar Talks To NZ Dance Director Shona McCullagh
The New Zealand Dance Company is presenting their production of Brouhaha at WOMAD 2017 this weekend. The 13th Floor’s teen reporter, 14 year old McKenzie Jennings-Gruar spoke to Artistic Director Shona McCullagh about the show.
WOMAD 2017 – Day 1: Photos & Review
13th Floor ace photographer Michael Flynn is in New Plymouth and already he’s coming up with some stunning images from Day 1 of this year’s WOMAD Festival. Additionally, Tim Gruar is on the ground and reporting back with his reviews from each night. Here is Tim’s report from Day 1 followed by Michael’s photos.
Midge Ure – Powerstation March 17, 2017
St Patrick’s Day at Auckland’s Powerstation brings Scottish musician and former Ultravox frontman Midge Ure to town…his second of a seven-date New Zealand tour.
14-Year-Old McKenzie Jennings-Gruar Interviews 9Bach at WOMAD 2017
WOMAD is just getting underway in New Plymouth and we have 14-year old music journalist McKenzie Jennings-Gruar on site to talk to the artists. First up is Welch band and Realworld recording artists 9Bach. Listen in as McKenzie talks to founding members Lisa Jen and Martin Hoyland:
Mexrrissey – Spiegeltent March 16, 2017 Auckland Arts Festival
Mexrrissey, for those who aren’t familiar, play their own Mexican versions of songs by Morrissey and The Smiths. They hail from Mexico, and sing in Spanish. If you’re in any doubt as to how this might work, take a listen to their version of ‘Suedehead’ and you’ll get the idea. These aren’t just covers, they’ve […]
Watch South Africa’s The Soil’s 13th Floor Video Session
The Soil are a three-person vocal group from Soweto, South Africa and are making their New Zealand performing debut at this year’s WOMAD Festival. Before heading down to New Plymouth, the trio, Buhlebendalo “Soil Sister” Mda, Ntsika “Fana-tastic” Ngxanga, Luphindo “Master P” Ngxanga, stopped by the 13th Floor studios to perform three songs and talk to […]
Hurray For The Riff Raff – The Navigator (ATO)
After 4 albums crafting a unique path through a folk rock tradition that is sometimes weighed down by its relationship to its own past, Hurray For The Riff Raff have hooked up with producer Paul Butler (Who did such a great job with Michael Kiwanuka’s last album) and produced a “concept album”. Now before you […]
Tony Joe White: The 13th Floor Interview 2017
Swamp music king Tony Joe White returns to Auckland for two shows at The Tuning Fork on April 9th and 10th. The Polk Salad Annie hitmaker is no stranger to New Zealand having played here on numerous occasions and always leaving an indelible memory on those who have seen him. The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda […]