Comedy News - Former Jailbird Andrew Hamilton to tour NZ
In response to growing demand, Australian online comedy star, Andrew Hamilton will tour New Zealand for the very first time this June with his award-nominated, critically acclaimed debut show ‘Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison’.
New Music Release - A Day To Remember drop surprise new record "Big Ole Album Vol. 1" as physical-first release - February 2025
Artist Name: A Day To Remember
Release Name - Big Ole Album Vol. 1
Release Date - 18th February 2025 on vinyl and CD; 21st March 2025 on streaming platforms
Genre - Metalcore, Pop Punk, Alt Rock
Label - Fueled by Ramen / Atlantic Music Group
Tour News - Shihad: Don't miss out on the final tour + Christchurch Venue Upgrade
After huge shows in New Plymouth and Wānaka, Shihad is set to rock Hawke’s Bay this Friday to a SOLD-OUT crowd. They’ve also announced a venue upgrade in Christchurch, now performing at QEII.
Tour News - Industrial metal trio Health announce New Zealand shows next March
Alongside of their forthcoming appearance at Knotfest Australia, the enigmatic noise rock-cum-industrial metal trio that is Health returns to New Zealand for their headline tour in many years off the back of their seventh album, Rat Wars, a dystopian, painfully horny fever dream that may just be the zenith of their evolution.
Tour News - Local supports announced for Greenstone Summer Concert Tour
Greenstone Entertainment presents the Summer Concert Tour in January featuring an all-star line-up. Now, Greenstone Entertainment is stoked to announce local support artists for 2025.
Tour News - Jon Toogood announces 19-date Last of the Lonely Gods album release tour
Renowned New Zealand musician Jon Toogood today announces Last Of The Lonely Gods album release tour bringing to life his first ever solo album of the same name this October and November.
Tour News - The Cult announces Auckland venue change and Christchurch Sold Out!
Due to phenomenal demand for tickets, The Cult are upgrading their Auckland venue and are now scheduled to perform at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Thursday 21 November.
Tour News - Crowded House announces Australia & New Zealand Gravity Stairs tour dates
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have announced their 2024 Australia and New Zealand – Gravity Stairs Tour – in support of the new album which will be released Friday, May 31 globally.
Interview - Richard Shaw, Cradle of Filth
By Mark Derricutt
It was a cold bleary eyed Saturday night as the clock struck midnight, and counted towards 1am… the time set forth to conjure Richard Shaw, guitarist for legendary UK black metal act Cradle of Filth. We talked ahead of their sold out, first ever performance here in New Zealand.
Okilly Dokilly announce NZ shows
Okilly Dokilly is the world's only Nedal band. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, a majority of the band's lyrics are direct Flanders quotes. The band's current members include Head Ned (vocals), Dread Ned (drums), Shred Ned (guitar), Bed Ned (bass) and Zed Ned (synth).
U2 bringing Joshua Tree tour to NZ & Australia
U2 will bring their acclaimed Joshua Tree Tour to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea later this year.
The Jordan Luck Band Announce Massive NZ Winter (ish) Tour!
Who Loves NZ The Most?
Following a Sold-Out Winter Tour in 2018, Kiwi icon's The Jordan Luck Band today announce their massive 19 date New Zealand Winter(ish) Tour.
Trekking the whole country; the massive NZ tour begins the last weekend of April with shows through to late June 2019.
Concert Review - Slash with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators
By Teylor Moss
Artist: Slash with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators
Date / Venue: Saturday January 26th, 2019 - Spark Arena, Auckland
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - A Song Dedication to Toyah Cordingley
“Music can bring us all together, it bonds us, it strengthens us...” this song “Your Guardian Angel” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus has been dedicated to Toyah Cordingley.
Please spread the word to anyone who loves the song, or has lost someone too early also, feel free to leave any dedications in the comments of which we will share direct for Toyahs’ family and the band to see.
UB40 add Palmerston North show
Due to overwhelming demand UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey have added a new show to their 40th Anniversary Tour of New Zealand.
Drax Project hitting the road this summer
Fresh from touring the world, one of New Zealand’s hottest acts, Drax Project, are hitting the road this summer for three shows. And for good measure, they’re taking fellow Kiwi hitmaker, Kings, along for the ride.
Gordi replaces Paloma Faith as support act for Sam Smith's NZ & Australia tour
On the cusp of his sold-out Sydney Opera House performance tomorrow evening, Sam Smith will return to Australia and New Zealand on his The Thrill Of It All World Tour this November.
Slash with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators heading to NZ
Grammy Award-winning American rock guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Slash, returns to New Zealand in January with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators in tow on the “Living The Dream Tour”.
Jefferson Starship to join TOTO & Dragon for NZ tour
Californian rock legends Jefferson Starship will join TOTO and Dragon on next year’s ‘A Summer’s Day Live’ series, which will take in some of the most picturesque locations and popular concert venues across New Zealand.
The Proclaimers announce NZ tour
Popular visitors to Kiwi shores - Scotland’s The Proclaimers – today have announced their most comprehensive New Zealand tour to date.