Come Together: U2’s The Joshua Tree – Civic Theatre: May 11, 2024
Another season of the Come Together series gets underway in stellar fashion with New Zealand’s finest taking on U2’s 1987 classic album, The Joshua Tree.
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Ekko Park – Big Fan: May 10, 2024 (Concert Review)
Taking full advantage of the all ages entry, Ekko Park celebrated the release of their new EP, delivering a blistering and emotional set with support from some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most promising Rangatahi; Fan Club and Where’s Jai.
Boy & Bear – Auckland Town Hall: May 10, 2024 (Concert Review)
Less than a year after their last Auckland show, Boy & Bear return with their Harlequin Dream 10 Year Celebration Tour.
Nothing But Thieves – The Powerstation: May 9, 2024 (Concert Review)
Bombastic British rockers, Nothing But Thieves made their New Zealand debut at Auckland’s Powerstation, proving that they are almost too big for the venerable venue to hold.
Macklemore – Spark Arena: May 9, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
MACKLEMORE brought Spark Arena to a frenzy, delighting a massive, hyped-up crowd with a fast-paced run through of material from his latest album BEN, a very new (and political) release and favourites from his back catalogue. Carin Newbould was there on an unforgettable night.
Eric Bibb – Tuning Fork: May 9, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Three acoustic guitars surround one chair on stage. Just after 8pm, Eric Bibb walks through the crowd and up onto the stage. Tall, loose pants, straw hat, wide smile. No need for an opening act. The crowd mostly in their 60s are clearly only here for one man.
Skids – Galatos: May 8, 2024 (13th Floor Concert Review)
Twice (a sort of) Big Country came to Aotearoa, but never Skids, until now. Finally, 13th Floor Concert Reviewer Simon Coffey got to see (a sort of) the Skids and hear some of his favourite classic punk/post-punk tunes in the flesh.
James Taylor – Spark Arena: April 30, 2024 (Concert Review)
James Taylor and his All Star Band helped bring April to an end in style with a tour-closing, hit-filled, crowd-pleasing show that brought smiles both to Taylor and his fans.
Bill Withers Social Club – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre: April 27, 2024 (Concert Review)
The Bill Withers Social Club met in Auckland last Saturday night with Troy Kingi acting as host, seated front and centre and surrounded by some of New Zealand’s finest as they paid tribute to the man whose songs touched so many lives.
Dragon – Auckland Town Hall: April 27, 2024 (Concert Review)
Dragon brought their 50th Anniversary Tour to Auckland’s Town Hall and The 13th Floor’s Karen McCarthy was their to revel in the nostalgia while photographer Chris Zwaagdyk put his camera to good use.