Interview - Jahred Gomes of (Hed) P.E. - 27th January 2026
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Interview - Jahred Gomes of (Hed) P.E. - 27th January 2026

Exactly a year since they last toured New Zealand, (Hed) P.E. are returning, bringing their eclectic genre-defying fusion of gangsta rap and punk rock which they call 'G-punk'. Bridget Herlihy talked to founder and vocalist Jahred Gomes ahead of their upcoming gigs with Nonpoint at the Tuning Fork and San Fran.

Interview By: Bridget Herlihy

Interviewee: Jahred Gomes

Date: 27th January 2026

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Interview - Elias Soriano of Nonpoint - 28th January 2026
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Interview - Elias Soriano of Nonpoint - 28th January 2026

Nonpoint are ripping through New Zealand with their pure, unfiltered chaotic nu-metal rap-rock. Bridget Herlihy talked to frontman Elias Soriano ahead of their gig with (HED) P.E. on Friday the 13th at the Tuning Fork to find out what's new in nu metal.

Interview By: Bridget Herlihy

Interviewee: Elias Soriano of Nonpoint

Date: 28th January 2026

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Denzel Curry announces Laneway sideshow in Wellington
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Denzel Curry announces Laneway sideshow in Wellington

Returning to New Zealand this February atop the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2019 line-up, the ever-evolving rapper/songwriter Denzel Curry will perform one wild AF sideshow in Wellington this February – bringing the heat to what’s sure to be a hot summer music festival season.

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