Finalists announced for 2019 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards | Ngā Tohu Puoro o Aotearoa today announce a strong group of 2019 Tui finalists, with alternative music leading the pack.
First artists revealed for WOMAD 2020
WOMAD New Zealand is famous for showcasing top artists from around the world and Aotearoa. The 2020 festival is no exception and will feature close to 100 hours of music, dance and voices across eight stages. Over three days Ngāmotu's stunning Brooklands Park and the TSB Bowl of Brooklands will once again be transformed into a village of colour, energy and inclusion.
mclusky* to play two NZ shows
Featuring Future of the Left members Andrew “Falco” Falkous and Jack Egglestone, with the addition of Damien Sayell from the St Pierre Snake Invasion, the Cardiff outfit will be playing venues in Wellington and Auckland this January.
Good Vibes returning for 2020
After a successful tour across Aotearoa this year, Good Vibes Summer festival will be hitting the sunny coast of Gisborne in summer 2020.
Laneway Auckland 2020 - first lineup revealed!
The most exciting rock band on the planet. A pop artist who is as successful as she is boundary-pushing. One of the finest electronic acts in recent years. Australia’s most productive psych-rock band. And so much more. The 2020 Laneway line-up is here!
Lloyd Cole set for NZ tour
Lloyd Cole has confirmed six New Zealand concerts in November for his “From Rattlesnakes to Guesswork” tour, with Lloyd Cole and the Commotions guitarist Neil Clark joining him on stage.
Ella Mai to play Auckland show
Chart-topping, Grammy-winning R&B artist Ella Mai will top off a phenomenal year and kick off 2020 in style with an Auckland show.
Review: I Didn't Invite You Here To Lecture Me
By Andra Jenkin
Date / Venue: Tuesday 10th September, 2019 - Basement Theatre, Auckland
Shapeshifter announce New Years Eve show
Festival favourites SHAPESHIFTER return to welcome in 2020 on the stunning paradise coast of the Coromandel this New Years Eve!
Concert Review - Stan Walker - Auckland - Friday 13th September 2019
By Daryl Habraken
Artist: Stan Walker
Date: Friday 13th September 2019
Venue: Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
Concert Review - Troye Sivan - Auckland - Friday 13th September 2019
By Saffy Wihiote
Artist: Troye Sivan
Date: Friday 13th September 2019
Venue: Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ
Backstreet Boys announce Auckland show
Backstreet’s back, alright! Get your group together, because the biggest selling Boy Band of all time (100 million albums), the BACKSTREET BOYS are heading back to New Zealand in 2020 for a show at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday, May 16.
Concert Review - Fleetwood Mac - Auckland - 12th September 2019
By Francine Auger
Artist: Fleetwood Mac
Date: Thursday September 12th, 2019
Venue:
Concert Review - Greta Van Fleet - Auckland - 10th September 2019
By: Teylor Moss
Artist: Greta Van Fleet
Date: Tuesday 11th September 2019
Venue: Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
Interview - Amy Mansfield, I Didn't Invite You Here To Lecture Me
By Andra Jenkin
One of our writers sat down with Amy Mansfield, writer of I Didn’t Invite You Hear To Lecture Me, ahead of the Basement shows. Most students throw out their study notes, but not Amy. She has kept hold of them for the past 20 years--vertibiam quotes from her lectures that are too good to ever get rid of. The play was shown throughout the Auckland Fringe Week 2018, and even in some personal living rooms, the vibe is very independent and witty.
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.
Concert Review - Pouya - 7th September 2019
By Saffy Wihoite
Artist: Pouya
Date: Saturday September 7th, 2019
Venue:
Interview: Amelia McNabb
By Lisa Diedricks
NZ is about to get OBESSED, with the newest in kiwi music. Local Tauranga sweetheart, Amelia McNabb comes to us fiercely, independently, and with more fire in her lungs than I've heard from any kiwi artist in while. THIS is what we’ve been waiting for.
Tour News - Mel Parsons Announces Solo Spring Tour in 2019
Needing little introduction on these shores, award-winning singer songwriter Mel Parsons is hitting the road with her new album 'Glass Heart' for an intimate solo tour of some her favourite New Zealand venues.
Book Review: Dead People I Have Known, Shayne Carter
By Andra Jenkin
Title/Author: Dead People I Have Known / Shayne Carter