Puaki tā moko exhibition to opens this Saturday at e Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi
Puaki - to come forth, show itself, open out, emerge, reveal, to give testimony
Spenda C set for Australia & NZ tour
Nina Las Vegas calls him "one of the hardest working DJ’s going around". Nest HQ describe his sound as "swimming somewhere around the sounds of folks like Major Lazer and DJ Snake". Spenda C remains as one of the most in demand bass artists in the country.
Openside announce NZ tour
Auckland-based quartet Openside have announced their first, all-ages, nationwide tour. The group headlines The Seamless Tour presented by Spark – a series of special all ages events in Christchurch, Palmerston North, Wellington and Hamilton.
2018 Music Month Summit add Speed Networking Sessions
The Official Music Month Summit has announced the addition of Speed Networking Sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to meet some of the Summit speakers face to face.
Concert Review with PHOTOS - Imagine Dragons
By Rachel Froggatt
Artist: Imagine Dragons
Date / Venue: Monday May 21st, 2018 - Spark Arena, Auckland
Live Photos - Imagine Dragons - Auckland - 21st May 2018
Photos By: Matt Henry
Artist/Band: Imagine Dragons with support from The Temper Trap
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland
Date of Event: 21st May 2018
Rudd School Of Rock 'Rock Band Showcase' this Sunday
Rudd School of Rock's student rock bands perform live at Backbeat, one of Auckland's best live music venues this Sunday May 27th.
Comedy Review - Lauren Mabbett and Marika Jackson
By Andra Jenkin
Date/Venue: Thursday 17th May, 2018 - Q Theatre, Auckland
NZ Dance Company performs Lumina in Auckland
Featuring Brouhaha: choreographer Malia Johnston, composer Eden Mulholland, AV designer Rowan Pierce; In Transit: choreographer Louise Potiki Bryant, composer/AV designer Paddy Free; The Geography of an Archipelago: choreographer Stephen Shropshire, composer Chris O’Connor.
Jeff Dunham bringing his show to NZ
Record-breaking global comedy superstar, Jeff Dunham, is bringing his cast of characters to New Zealand in September 2018 with his brand-new show Passively Aggressive.
Announcing the 2018 finalists for Best NZ Jazz Artist
The Recorded Music NZ Best Jazz Artist and the APRA Best Jazz Composition awards will be presented on the opening night of the Wellington Jazz Festival, Wednesday 6 June.
Concert Review - Red Fang - Auckland - 18th May 2018
By Mark Derricutt
Artist: Red Fang
Date / Venue: 18th May; 2018, Whammy Bar, Auckland
Live Photos - Red Fang - Auckland - 19th May 2018
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Red Fang with support from Sere and Wolf Wizard
Venue/City: Whammy Bar, Auckland
Date of Event: 19/05/2023
Interview - The Iron Maidens
The Iron Maidens - the world’s best (and only all-female) Iron Maiden tribute act - are bringing their intense and electrifying live shows to light up venues across Australia and New Zealand.
Comedy Review - Pax Assadi
By Andra Jenkin
Date/Venue: Thursday May 17th, 2018 - Q Theatre, Auckland
Celebrating five decades of Pacific influence with Punialava’a
The Manukau Institute of Technology Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to - Punialava’a at the 2018 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards on 24 May.
The last hurrah of the Comedy Fest! The Season Finale
The last hurrah of the Comedy Fest! The Season Finale! The bit at the end where the awards are decided, everybody relaxes and much fun is had. It’s the titled Last Laughs on Sunday 20 May at SkyCity Theatre.
Comedy Review - Laura Daniel X Joseph Moore
By Andra Jenkin
Artist: Laura Daniel X Joseph
Wednesday May 16th, 2018 -Q Theatre, Auckland
Concert Review - Rich Brian
By Natalie Crane
Artist: Rich Brian
Date / Venue: Wednesday May 16th, 2018 - The Powerstation, Auckland
Skid Row announce NZ & Australia tour
Multi-platinum selling band Skid Row will embark on a full Australian tour this October whilst also hitting Auckland New Zealand.