Shawn Mendes receives standing ovation for tribute to gun violence victims
Ahead of his album release this Friday, Shawn Mendes took to the Billboard Music Awards stage for a powerful performance of his new track ‘Youth’, alongside Khalid and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School choir, in an emotional tribute to victims of gun violence.
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.
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
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
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.
Paloma Faith announced as Sam Smith's special guest for 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.
Comedy Review - Melanie Bracewell
By Andra Jenkin
Date / Venue Tuesday May 15th, 2018 - Basement Theatre, Auckland
Bay Dreams heads to the South Island
Known as one of New Zealand’s most popular summer festivals, Bay Dreams is turning
up the dial and taking the magic south by launching a Bay Dreams: South Island edition in 2019.
P!NK adds 6th & final Auckland show
Currently blowing the minds of American audiences with her high octane performances on the hottest tour of 2018, P!NK is about to blow the roof off Spark Arena for one more night!