Matariki with Ria Hall & The Auckland Philharmonia – Auckland Town Hall: June 19, 2025
Ria Hall and the Auckland Philharmonia perform songs of defiance and redemption to celebrate Matariki at the Auckland Town Hall.
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Tuawahine (Heroine) – A magical night of music with some of Aotearoa’s finest
Join us on Friday July 2 at the Civic Theatre in Auckland and witness te mana o te wāhine nō Aotearoa through song and performance in celebration of Matariki. Handpicked by the music director of TUAWAHINE and one of our leading musical forces, singer and songwriter, Ria Hall; the line-up includes Anika Moa, Annie Crummer, […]
Concert Review: L.A.B at Mt Smart Stadium 27 March 2021
Two years ago, we played to 400 people in Whakatane. Tonight, we are playing to 17,000. Joel Shadbolt, lead singer and guitarist for L.A.B. is grateful and justifiably proud tonight as New Zealand’s premier Fusion Reggae band deliver a stunning and triumphant performance for a truly appreciative and buzzing Auckland crowd.
Concert Review: Milk And Honey Festival – Powerstation March 8, 2019
Last night was the maiden voyage for New Zealand’s Milk And Honey Festival, celebrating International Women’s Day with performances in three cities across four venues.
Watch: Tami Neilson & Julia Deans Talk Milk & Honey at 13th Floor
Award-winning musicians Julia Deans and Tami Neilson stopped by The 13th Floor to talk to Marty Duda about the upcoming Milk & Honey shows taking place on Friday, March 8th…International Women’s Day.
13th Floor Explores the NZ Festival
The New Zealand Festival kicked off in Wellington this weekend. Tim Gruar was there to sample some of the music events on offer, including a dance production with music by Eden Mulholland, new soul singer, Teeks, an historical take on pop in Te Reo from Ria Hall and the return of jazz sax player Nathan […]
Ria Hall’s Rules Of Engagement
October 27, 2017 marks the release of Ria Hall’s debut album, Rules Of Engagement. Drawing on the themes of not only love and war, but also revolution and change, the album has been nearly five years in the making, and is an epic collision of traditional ways of thinking and modern musicianship.
Auckland International Cabaret Season: Opening Night (Concert Review)
The five-day Auckland International Cabaret Season kicked off last night with Tim Finn’s solo show, White Cloud and then a parade of seven female vocalists paying tribute to Billie Holiday inLady Sings The Blues. Tim Finn’s one man show…well, ok, two man…guitarist Brett Adams sat quietly in the corner playing along with Finn’s piano and […]