First line-up revealed for One Love Festival
Now in its fifth year, ONE LOVE has well and truly established itself in the hearts of Reggae Fans from all corners of the globe as one of the most vibrant and popular summer music festivals.
Reb Fountain celebrates a double win at NZ Country Music Awards
The New Zealand Country Music Awards were held last night in Gore, with the extremely talented Reb Fountain winning the 2018 Recorded Music NZ Best Country Music Artist and APRA Best Country Music Song.
Dynamo adds final show to 'Seeing Is Believing' NZ tour
Dynamo will now extend his first ever New Zealand tour to a total of eight arena performances with one last and final show to be added to his already massive NZ tour
Night at Auckland Museum returns this July
The popular, sell-out event Night at Auckland Museum will come to life once more this winter at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Bill Bailey bringing his 'Earl Of Whimsy' tour to NZ
After the 2016 sell-out tour, Larks in Transit, the UK’s very own straggle-haired polymath, Bill Bailey, returns to New Zealand with his new comedy and music extravaganza, Earl of Whimsy.
Miguel announces NZ show
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Miguel has today announced the extension of his War & Leisure tour to include a one-off show in Auckland on Saturday, July 14.
Gaz Coombes announces NZ show
Brit-pop royalty, Gaz Coombes (Supergrass), will play one New Zealand show in September 2018. Gaz's first NZ solo show follows the release of his lauded new album 'World's Strongest Man'.
Last Tapes Theatre Company's Valerie selected for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
It has been announced overnight that Last Tapes Theatre Company's original production Valerie has been selected for a month-long season in the prestigious Summerhall programme at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
Salmonella Dub Announce Upcoming Gig with L.A.B.
Presented by The Factory & Loop; The legendary Salmonella Dub is bringing their live show to The Factory NZ for their first time, with friends L.A.B. and Soulware.
Announcing the 2018 Pacific Music Award winners
Past winners and rising stars were recognised at last night’s Vodafone Pacific Music Awards at the Vodafone Event Centre in Manukau, Auckland.
Skinny Hobos NZ tour continues, playing Auckland tonight
After launching their NZ tour with a cracker of a show in Taupo last week, Skinny Hobos continue their tour around the country playing in Auckland tonight and Whangarei on Saturday.
Dictaphone Blues announce NZ tour & release 'Elastic Meditation'
It's been just over two years since the release of Mufti Day, an album that featured the four alt radio hit singles Lance's Tape, Her Heart Breaks Like A Wave, Cryptic Lipstick and 365 (feat. Emily Edrosa).
Joshua Hedley announces NZ tour
Rising country star Joshua Hedley is heading to New Zealand this July to play two shows.
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