DOWNLOAD SYDNEY: IT’S A WRAP!
Premiere Gladys Berejiklian’s excessive police presence could not dampen the spirits of heavy music lovers in Sydney! 20,000 heavy music fans descended on Parramatta Park for Download Sydney’s debut.
Taite Music Prize - Official Announcement
Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) is very pleased to announce that the finalists for the Taite Music Prize 2019 have been confirmed. In celebration of its tenth year, the Taite Music Prize adds an extra element with a new Independent Spirit Award and a venue move to Auckland's Q Theatre for the Taite Music Prize award ceremony on Tuesday 16th April 2019.
Secret Sounds 2019 SXSW Party
Secret Sounds are throwing a party you won’t want to miss at this year’s SXSW. This year’s explosive line-up includes our very own Aussie dream girl Odette as well as Englishman on the rise Sam Fender, R&B mastermind Pink Sweat$, genre-bending Boy Azooga, Brisbane legends WAAX and riff rulers The Amazons.
Live Photos - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Auckland - 8th March 2019
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Supported by SWIDT and Tunes of I )
Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, NZL
Date of Event: Friday 8th March 2019
Concert Review with PHOTOS - Red Hot Chili Peppers
By Ben Doy
Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Date / Venue: Friday March 8th, 2019 - Spark Arena, Auckland
Metallica include NZ stadium show for WorldWired Tour
METALLICA has confirmed its long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand. The band’s first concert dates in Australia since 2013, and first New Zealand show since 2010.
Balu Brigada to open for BROODS at New Zealand shows
BROODS have announced indie-alt rockers Balu Brigada as the support act for their upcoming DON’T FEED THE POP MONSTER tour of New Zealand.
K-Pop, Kollywood, kape and crystal balls...Asian artists turn up the volume in Satellites 2019
Blazing into its fourth year, Satellites returns with a series of explosive experiences showcasing the most exciting contemporary Asian artists in Tāmaki Makaurau.
DON’T LET THE BEREJIKLIAN GOVERNMENT KILL LIVE MUSIC!
“Did they figure out that stupid shit in NSW yet? Trying to pass that law so it’s impossible to put on a concert? Make it hard for people to go and see live music? … Live music forever for the people!” Flea – Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no, they have not figured it out.
BROODS Homecoming Show For Nelson with Air New Zealand
Multi-award winning band; BROODS, has announced a concert for the servicemen and women of the Nelson community with the help of Air New Zealand.
Live Photos - Alice In Chains - Auckland - 7th March 2019
Photos By: Mark Derricutt
Artist/Band: Alice in Chains (Supported by Jakob)
Venue/City: Trusts Stadium, Auckland, NZ
Date of Event: Thursday 7th March 2019
From The Jam announce Australia/New Zealand September 2019 tour
From The Jam finally make their return to Australia in September to play all The Jam’s Greatest Hits.
LITTLE STEVEN AND THE DISCIPLES OF SOUL ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER NEW ZEALAND DATE
Following on from a performance at the famed Byron Bay Bluesfest, Little Steven and his powerful 14-piece band the Disciples of Soul, bring their critically acclaimed soul-infused Rock n Roll Soulfire show to Auckland’s Town Hall for one night only.
Sam Loveridge releases debut solo track 'Better Days' and video release
Sam Loveridge is proud to unleash his debut solo track Better Days, a cleverly-written and tongue-in-cheek piece of work from the Auckland-based multi-instrumentalist.
JASMINE TILYARD RELEASES INTOXICATING TRACK - ‘TAKE IT TO THE GRAVE’
Auckland’s newest rising pop-star Jasmine Tilyard releases her intoxicating track Take It To The Grave, a mature, reflective and haunting single that explores the dark theme of deceit.
Live Photos - The Jesus & Mary Chain - Wellington - 5th March 2019
Photos By: Stella Gardiner
Artist/Band: The Jesus & Mary Chain
Venue/City: The Wellington Opera House, Wellington, NZ
Date of Event: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Tropical Fu*k Storm New Single & Clip ‘The Planet of Straw Men’
Avant-psych-noise-skuzz weirdo's Tropical Fu*k Storm release their newest track… The Planet Of Straw Men. The first new music since 2018's terrifying debut A Laughing Death In Meatspace, The Planet Of Straw Men is a trans planetary neutron dance about casting the first stone on the third stone from the sun.
Download Festival 2019 - Setlist & Event Info
With Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne cancelling his trip to Australia last week due to ill health, thrash titans Slayer have stepped into the headline slot and will smash out a mammoth 90 mins set to close both shows! Judas Priest and Alice in Chains will both slam through extended 75 min sets. 90 mins of Slayer… what a way to say goodbye to Australian fans!
Concert Review - The Jesus And Mary Chain
By Brendhan Lovegrove
Artist: The Jesus And Mary Chain
Date / Venue: Monday March 4th, 2019 - The Powerstation, Auckland
Concert Review with Photos - Happy Mondays - Auckland - 28th February 2019
By Brendhan Lovegrove & Floyd Lee
Artist: Happy Mondays
Date / Venue: Thursday 28th February 2019 / Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand