Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Download 2019 Appearance, Airbourne join the lineup
Sadly; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne has announced today that he must, unfortunately, cancel shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. This follows news of the postponement of the entire UK and European leg of his NO MORE TOURS 2 tour on doctors’ orders.
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Hellions announce 2019 Australian Tour
The 4-piece genre-melders Hellions are getting ready for their biggest Australian headline show yet. The tour will be taking place this May and stopping off in all the major cities; Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Splore 2019 releases entertainment schedule!
Splore Festival 2019 has released their entertainment schedule so that festival-goers can plan ahead and minimise the day-of-stress of having to choose from 100 music & performance acts. As well as mind blowing performances, Splore has commissioned 15 art projects staged throughout the beautiful Tapapakanga Park to explore this 21-24 of February.
Review - Cirque du Soleil's 'KOOZA'
By Andra Jenkin
Date / Venue: Friday February 15th, 2019 - Alexandra Park, Auckland
Nostalgia & Coastella Festivals join forces to provide strong music lineups & a unique festival experience
Christchurch’s Nostalgia festival and the Wellington/Kapiti Coasts Coastella have joined forces to ensure their futures as independent, unique and innovative music events. Both festivals value the importance of programming emerging local artists, shown this year through bands The Beths, The Miltones and Soaked Oats.
US Grammy Award Winning Rockers Greta Van Fleet Reschedule Tour Dates
Rock legends Greta Van Fleet have rescheduled their recently postponed Australia shows for this September.
Don’t Kill Live Music Rally Thursday February 21st Hyde Park Sydney
AN OPEN LETTER TO MUSIC AND CULTURE LOVERS OF AUSTRALIA
DON’T LET THE BEREJIKLIAN GOVERNMENT
KILL LIVE MUSIC
Sun Kil Moon announces Australia/New Zealand tour
Sun Kil Moon announces his return to New Zealand and Australia as part of a special tour in May.
Kyle Lionhart announces debut New Zealand show March 2019
Ahead of the release of his debut album in late 2019, Kyle is holding his first NZ show in Auckland following a strong demand by local fans.
Clap Clap Riot celebrates 10 year anniversary with 4-date NZ Tour
Indie-rock darlings Clap Clap Riot have hit double digits and are now a decade old.
To celebrate 10 years of making great music, Clap Clap Riot will play four dates over the country travelling with their 10 Year Anniversary Tour.
AUCKLAND FRINGE FESTIVAL: Toil and Trouble
Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ – but not like you’ve seen it before!
First Show Announced for The Fortitude Music Hall: Architects
British metalcore outfit Architects take the coveted spot of being the first band to announce a show at the anticipated new Brisbane music venue, The Fortitude Music Hall on August 8th, 2019.
The Sisters Of Mercy to add Perth, Adelaide and Auckland to their 2019 tour
It howls. It's grindingly beautiful. It's dangerously sentient. It’s The Sisters of Mercy returning to Australia and New Zealand this October and November. Due to demand, The Sisters Of Mercy will be adding Perth, Adelaide and Auckland to their tour in 2019.
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 - So Pop
By Charlie McCubbine
Date / Venue: Tuesday February 5th, 2018 - Spark Arena, Auckland
Splore Festival 2019 releases performing arts programme
Splore Festival’s performing arts programme will include space cats, glowing faeries and a mysterious woman dancing in a tree. A flying wheelchair complete with acrobat, a girl dancing on wine bottles and a boylesque beauty, with muscles that sparkle.
Introducing; the Ascension Stage to Download 2019!
Download Festival 2019 are excited to announce the Ascension Stage! A new stage showcasing those blistering acts that are on the rise to be the headliners of tomorrow….
ELUVEITIE announce New Zealand shows this May
Not to be missed - two hours of mythology, pagan belief and spiritually combined with brutally melodic metal with the one and only ELUVEITIE. The 9-part band soak the stage and audience with charisma while their beautifully archaic folk metal fills the room