First artists revealed for WOMAD 2020

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.

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Laneway Auckland 2020 - first lineup revealed!

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!

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Backstreet Boys announce Auckland show

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.

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Soundsplash 2020 - First Line-up for Raglan and Timaru Festivals announced!

Soundsplash 2020 - First Line-up for Raglan and Timaru Festivals announced!

Soundsplash 2020 locks in some
of the biggest names in music for Raglan and Timaru festivals including Peking Duk (DJ set), Polo G, Winston Surfshirt, Stan Walker, Mitch James, Tiki Taane and Sons of Zion!

Presented By Pato Entertainment & Mitch Lowe (Audiology)

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Mousey announces first ever NZ tour in support of debut album, Lemon Law

Mousey announces first ever NZ tour in support of debut album, Lemon Law

One of the most exciting new acts in New Zealand music, Mousey, has just announced her first-ever nationwide tour to celebrate the release of her debut album, LEMON LAW, due for release on October 4. Mousey and her six-piece band will kick off the nine-date tour in Raglan on October 4; winding up in Akaroa on October 24.

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The Flaming Lips add special guest, The Grates, to Brisbane show

The Flaming Lips add special guest, The Grates, to Brisbane show

photog. George Salisbury

Tickets on sale now!

Brisbane’s own indie rock royalty, The Grates, have been invited along for the ride, and will treat their hometown crowd to classics from their extensive and impressive catalogue of tunes including 19-20-20 and Turn Me On.

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Soundspalsh Festival Expands to the South Island in 2020

Soundspalsh Festival Expands to the South Island in 2020

Soundsplash, one of New Zealand’s longest-running festivals, will expand next year with the event taking place simultaneously in Raglan and now Timaru. Dates for the festival have been announced from the 17th-19th January 2020. Presented By Pato Entertainment & Mitch Lowe (Audiology)

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Okilly Dokilly announce NZ shows

Okilly Dokilly announce NZ shows

Okilly Dokilly is the world's only Nedal band. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, a majority of the band's lyrics are direct Flanders quotes. The band's current members include Head Ned (vocals), Dread Ned (drums), Shred Ned (guitar), Bed Ned (bass) and Zed Ned (synth).

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Pixies announce additional shows for Brisbane, + second Melbourne tickets on sale now

Pixies announce additional shows for Brisbane, + second Melbourne tickets on sale now

Pixies, one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time, have announced a second show for Brisbane fans due to overwhelming demand. Following on from Melbourne’s second show announced on Friday (on sale 12pm today!), Brisbane fans have been just as eager to see catch the influential music pioneers, selling out the Fortitude Music Hall date on March 13. A second show has been added at the same venue on Thursday March 12 as part of their mammoth world tour, Come On Pilgrim… It’s Surfer Rosa.

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