GIZZFEST 2018 Live Photos !

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Nice Biscuit

Divide & Dissolve

HEXDEBIT

Civic

ALTIN GUN

Tropical Fuck Storm

Spike Fuck

Bitch Diesal

The Mystery Lights

Traffik Island

Amyl & the Sniffers

Leah Senior

Stonefield

Moon Lover

Surfbort

Baked Beans

U-BAHN

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Photo Galleries

May 29, 2025

Live Photos - Train - Auckland - 28th May 2025

May 29, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Train Supported by Mel Parsons

Venue/City: Great Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 28th May 2025

May 29, 2025

May 24, 2025

Live Photos - Unsung Heroes - Hawkes Bay - 22nd May 2025

May 24, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: Unsung Heroes

Venue/City: Wallingford Hall, Wallingford Hawkes Bay

Date of Event: Thursday 22nd May 2025

May 24, 2025

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May 23, 2025

Live Photos - The Longest Johns - Auckland - 22nd May 2025

May 23, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: The Longest Johns Sup by Alibi & the Wolves

Venue/City: The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event Thursday 22nd May 2025

May 23, 2025

May 18, 2025

Live Photos - ZZ Top - Auckland - 17th May 2025

May 18, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: ZZ Top with Special Guest George Thorogood & the Destroyers

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 17th May 2025

May 18, 2025

May 17, 2025

Live Photos - Alt-Wave: Sonically Kiwi - Auckland - 16th May 2025

May 17, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: The Rvmes, Capricore, Pat’s Cave & Pony

Venue/City: Paraoa Brewing Co., Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 16th May 2025

May 17, 2025

May 16, 2025

Live Photos - Myles Smith - Auckland - 15th May 2025

May 16, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Myles Smith Supported by Will Swinton

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 15th May 2025

May 16, 2025

May 3, 2025

Live Photos - The Jungle Giants - Auckland - 2nd May 2025

May 3, 2025

Photos By: Leoni Moreland

Artist/Band: The Jungle Giants Support by PARK RD

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event:Friday 2nd May 2025

May 3, 2025

Apr 29, 2025

Live Photos - Supergroove - Auckland - 26th April 2025

Apr 29, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Supergroove with Special Guests Troy Kingi, Rubi DU, & DJ King Kapisi

Venue/City: Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 26th April 2025

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Live Photos - The Bitter Brothers - Hastings - 26th April 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: The Bitter Brothers

Venue/City: The Common Room, Hastings, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 26th April 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Live Photos - Toto - Auckland - 23rd April 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Photos By: Megan Moss Photographer

Artist/Band: TOTO Supported by Christopher Cross

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Live Photos - Bad Manners - Auckland - 16th April 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Bad Manners

Venue/City: The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 16th April 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Live Photos - Crash Test Dummies - Auckland - 9th April 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Crash Test Dummies

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 9th April 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Live Photos - The Sex Pistols Auckland - 2nd April 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Photos By: Megan Moss

Artist/Band: The Sex Pistols ft. Frank Carter Sup by The Bleeders

Venue/City: Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Live Photos - Dua Lipa - Auckland - 2nd April 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Dua Lipa

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Live Photos - The New Zealand KISS Experience - Napier - 29th March 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: The New Zealand KISS Experience

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 29th March 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

Live Photos - Alien Weaponry - Auckland - 21st March 2025

Mar 22, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Alien Weaponry with support from Shepherd’s Reign

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 21st March 2025

Mar 22, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Live Photos - Tech N9ne - Auckland - 19th March 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist: Tech N9ne SUP by Joey Cool

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 19th March 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Live Photos - Hot Potato Band - 18th March 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: Hot Potato Band

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 18th March 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

Live Photos - Guitar Wolf - Auckland - 16th March 2025

Mar 17, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Guitar Wolf SUP by The D4, Nothing At All & Crying Ivy

Venue/City: Double Whammy Bar, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Sunday 16th March 2025

Mar 17, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Live Photos - The Stranglers - Auckland - 13th March 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Photos By: Megan Moss

Artist/Band: The Stranglers

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 13th March 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Live Photos - My Baby - Napier - 6th March 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: My Baby SUP by Ash Sales

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 6th March 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Live Photos - Jinjer - Auckland - 3rd March 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Jinjer Supported by Khadga

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Monday 3rd March 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Mar 1, 2025

Live Photos - M Ward - Napier - 28th February 2025

Mar 1, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: M Ward Sup by Tom Cunliffe

Venue/City: Te Awanga Community Hall, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 28th February 2025

Mar 1, 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Live Photos - A Day to Remember - Auckland - 25th February 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: A Day to Remember Supported by Hatebreed

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 25th February 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Live Photos - Distance and Myriad Drone - Napier - 22nd February 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: Distance, Myriad Drone Supported by Fvkvshima

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 22nd February 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Feb 24, 2025

Live Photos - Silcrow - Auckland - 22nd February 2025

Feb 24, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Silcrow Supported by Animalhead and Skitch Hiker

Venue/City: Big Fan, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 22nd February 2025

Feb 24, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Live Photos - Gideon Voon & Corey Friedlander - Auckland - 8th February 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Gideon Voon & Corey Friedlander SUP by: Brackenwood Coven and Afterlight

Venue/City: Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 8th February 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Feb 1, 2025

Live Photos - Shihad - Hawkes Bay - 31st January 2025

Feb 1, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: Shihad (SUP by Jakob)

Venue/City: Black Barn, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 31st January 2025

Feb 1, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Live Photos - Wardruna - Auckland - 30th January 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Photos By: Ginny C Photographer

Artist/Band: Wardruna (SUP by Turongo Collective)

Venue/City: Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 30th January 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Live Photos - Charm of Finches - Napier - 30th January 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: Charm of Finches

Venue/City: Te Awanga Hall, Te Awing, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 30th January 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Reviews

May 29, 2025

Concert Review - Train - Auckland - 28th May 2025

May 29, 2025

Review By: Sarah Kidd

Artist/Band: Train Supported by Mel Parsons

Venue/City: Great Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 28th May 2025

May 29, 2025

May 26, 2025

Concert Review - The Bitter Brothers - Auckland - 25th May 2025

May 26, 2025

Review By: Leza E

Artist/Band: The Bitter Brothers

Venue/City: Barebones Folk Club, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Sunday 25th May 2025

May 26, 2025

May 24, 2025

Concert Review - Unsung Heroes - Hawkes Bay - 22nd May 2025

May 24, 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: Unsung Heroes

Venue/City: Wallingford Hall, Wallingford Hawkes Bay

Date of Event: Thursday 22nd May 2025

May 24, 2025

May 23, 2025

Concert Review - The Longest Johns - Auckland - 22nd May 2025

May 23, 2025

Review By: Sarah Kidd

Artist/Band: The Longest Johns Sup by Alibi & the Wolves

Venue/City: The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event Thursday 22nd May 2025

May 23, 2025

May 18, 2025

Concert Review - ZZ Top - Auckland - 17th May 2025

May 18, 2025

Review By: Faith Hamblyn

Artist/Band: ZZ Top with Special Guest George Thorogood & the Destroyers

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 17th May 2025

May 18, 2025

May 17, 2025

Concert Review - Joan as Policewoman - Auckland - 15th May 2025

May 17, 2025

Review By: Leza E

Artist/Band: Joan As A Policewoman

Venue/City: Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 16th May 2025

May 17, 2025

May 16, 2025

Concert Review - Myles Smith - Auckland - 15th May 2025

May 16, 2025

Review By: Sarah Kidd

Artist/Band: Myles Smith Supported by Will Swinton

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 15th May 2025

May 16, 2025

May 13, 2025

Concert Review - Marlon Williams - Napier - 12th May 2025

May 13, 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: Marlon Williams

Venue/City: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Monday 12th May 2025

May 13, 2025

May 3, 2025

Concert Review - The Jungle Giants - Auckland - 2nd May 2025

May 3, 2025

The Jungle Giants - Auckland - 2nd May 2025

Review By: Leeza E

Artist/Band: The Jungle Giants Support by PARK RD

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event:Friday 2nd May 2025

May 3, 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Concert Review - Gracie Abrams - Auckland - 29th April 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Review By: Sarah Kidd

Artist/Band: Gracie Abrams Supported by Ashe

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 29th April 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Comedy Review - Ben Elton - Auckland - 29th April 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Review By: Andra Jenkin

Artist: Ben Elton

Venue/City: Sky City Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 29th April 2025

Apr 30, 2025

Apr 29, 2025

Concert Review: Supergroove - Auckland - 26th April 2025

Apr 29, 2025

Review By: Faith Hamblyn

Artist/Band: Supergroove with Troy Kingi, King Kapesi & Rubi Du

Venue/City: Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 26th April 2025

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Concert Review - The Bitter Brothers - Hastings - 26th April 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: The Bitter Brothers

Venue/City: The Common Room, Hastings, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 26th April 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Concert Review - Toto - Auckland - 23rd April 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Review By: Faith Hamblyn

Artist/Band: TOTO Supported by Christopher Cross

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Apr 22, 2025

Concert Review -John Craigie - Hastings - 19th April 2025

Apr 22, 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: John Craigie Supported by Kitty Day

Venue/City: Maraekakaho Hall, Hastings, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 19th April 2025

Apr 22, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Concert Review - Bad Manners - Auckland - 16th April 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Review By: Sarah Kidd

Artist/Band: Bad Manners

Venue/City: The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 16th April 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Concert Review - The Sex Pistols Auckland - 2nd April 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Review By: Sarah Kidd

Artist/Band: The Sex Pistols ft. Frank Carter Sup by The Bleeders

Venue/City: Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Concert Review - Dua Lipa - Auckland - 2nd April 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Review By: Annora Gollop

Artist/Band: Dua Lipa

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Concert Review - The New Zealand KISS Experience - Napier - 29th March 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: The New Zealand KISS Experience

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 29th March 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Concert Review - Kristin Hersh - Auckland - 21 March 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Review by: Faith Hamblyn

Artist/Band: Kristin Hersh Supported by Jon Muq

Venue/City: The Tuning Fork, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 21st March 2025

Mar 31, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

Concert Review: Alien Weaponry - Auckland - 21st March 2025

Mar 22, 2025

Review By: Riccardo Ball

Artist/Band: Alien Weaponry with support from Shepherd’s Reign

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 21st March 2025

Mar 22, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Concert Review - Tech N9ne - Auckland - 19th March 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Review By: Sarah Kidd

Artist: Tech N9ne SUP by Joey Cool

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 19th March 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Concert Review - Hot Potato Band - 18th March 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: Hot Potato Band

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 18th March 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Concert Review - The Stranglers - Auckland - 13th March 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Review By: Leeza E

Artist/Band: The Stranglers SUP by Merryn Jeann

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 13th March 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 13, 2025

Interview - Alien Weaponry talk Te Ra, Randy Blythe & making sandwiches with Riccardo

Mar 13, 2025

Lewis and Henry de Jong of Aotearoa/New Zealand Metal band Alien Weaponry talk to Riccardo about growing up on the road, working with Josh Wilbur, having Randy Blythe of Lamb of God guest on their new record and remembering to do the dishes amongst other things!

Mar 13, 2025

Mar 12, 2025

Concert Review: Slipknot - Auckland - 11th March 2025

Mar 12, 2025

Review By: Riccardo Ball

Artist/Band: Slipknot SUP by Northlane

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 11th March 2025

Mar 12, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Concert Review: My Baby - Napier - 6th March 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: My Baby SUP by Ash Sales

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 6th March 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Interview - 5 minutes with JJ Burnel of The Stranglers by Riccardo Ball

Mar 4, 2025

Riccardo Ball wraps up a quick 5 minutes with JJ Burnel of The Stranglers

ahead of their tour down-under this March.

Look-out for the full interview on The Metal Bar & Libel Music.

Mar 4, 2025

Concert Review - Jinjer - Auckland - 3rd March 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Review By: Riccardo Ball

Artist/Band: Jinjer Supported by Khadga

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Monday 3rd March 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

Concert Review - Hutt Sounds 2025 - Upper Hutt - 2nd March 2025

Mar 3, 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: The Narcs, Kim Willoughby, Diesel, OMD

Venue/City: Brewtown, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Date of Event: Sunday 2nd March 2025

Mar 3, 2025

News Feed

May 27, 2025

Tour News - US hip hop icons Bone Thugs-n-Harmony reunite for Auckland and Australia shows

May 27, 2025

With over three decades of shared experience, success Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony are relishing a new chapter of opportunity and greatness – reuniting to create new music and tour internationally once more!

May 27, 2025

May 26, 2025

Tour News - The Grogans Return To Aotearoa This September

May 26, 2025

Ready to take these new tracks on the road, The Grogans new album Stagger is out, plus the band are excited to announce a headline tour across New Zealand.

May 26, 2025

Tour News - Eivør Returns to Australia & New Zealand in 2026 with Special Guest: Sylvaine

May 26, 2025

Australia and New Zealand will welcome two of the most distinctive voices in the Nordic music world when Eivør and Sylvaine (solo) join forces for an unforgettable tour across both countries in March 2026.

May 26, 2025

Tour News - Stellar* join the lineup as the third band announced for The Biggest Pub Gig In The World!

May 26, 2025

Following the thunderous announcement of Goodshirt and Fur Patrol, today we add another local heavyweight to the bill – the one and only Stellar*.

May 26, 2025

Tour News - OneRepublic Announce Tour with special guest Zara Larsson

May 26, 2025

GRAMMY® nominated US band OneRepublic, headed up by acclaimed singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, announce their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand for The Sweet Escape Tour in February 2026.

May 26, 2025

Comedy News - Urzila Carlson returns to New Zealand with new show ‘You Don’t Say’

May 26, 2025

Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australian and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars, and she's bringing her trademark cheeky wit back to New Zealand stages in 2025 with the 'You Don't Say’ Tour.

May 26, 2025

May 22, 2025

Tour News - Rob Thomas confirms The All Night Days tour is heading to Aotearoa in 2025

May 22, 2025

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas today announced three nationwide New Zealand dates on his global The All Night Days Tour, celebrating his forthcoming sixth solo album All Night Days and the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed debut solo record …Something to Be.

May 22, 2025

May 21, 2025

Acclaimed Irish Folk Trio Amble Return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026

May 21, 2025

Amble, the critically acclaimed three-piece folk group hailing from Ireland, today announce their return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2026, in support of their highly anticipated debut album, Reverie.

May 21, 2025

May 20, 2025

Tour News - Daily J - Announce 'One For The Road' New Zealand Tour Ahead Of Move To Australia

May 20, 2025

Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland-based indie darlings Daily J have announced their 'One For The Road' New Zealand tour before making the jump across the ditch to Australia later this year.

May 20, 2025

Tour News - Brant Bjork Trio announce 3 date NZ Tour

May 20, 2025

Brant Bjork has spent over a quarter of a century at the heart of California’s desert rock scene. Now in 2025, he’s bringing his band to New Zealand for three exlusive shows, thanks to Waxstar Touring and Valhalla Touring.

May 20, 2025

May 19, 2025

Comedy News - Neema Naz returns to Australia and New Zealand with ‘My Estupid Life’ tour

May 19, 2025

Neema Naz, stand-up comedian and content creator, announces his “My Estupid Life’ tour for Australia and New Zealand.

May 19, 2025

Tour News - Sombr announces debut headline AU & NZ dates as part of his Late Nights & Young Romance World Tour

May 19, 2025

Frontier Touring is hyped to announce 19-year-old, alternative-pop artist sombr will make his Australia and New Zealand headline debut this December.

May 19, 2025

May 16, 2025

Industry News - Breakthrough Finalists and First Performers announced for Aotearoa Music Awards 2025

May 16, 2025

Finalists have been announced for Breakthrough Artist of the Year for this year's Aotearoa Music Awards, as well as the first performers for the show.

May 16, 2025

Tour News - Viagra Boys add second Auckland show

May 16, 2025

With tickets for all cities on sale at 1pm today, promoters are excited to announce a second and final Auckland show for Swedish post-punkers Viagra Boys – bringing their riotous show to New Zealand for the very first time next January.

May 16, 2025

May 15, 2025

Tour News - Maren Morris announces New Zealand dates for The Dreamsicle Tour in 2026

May 15, 2025

TEG Live is thrilled to announce GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris has announced New Zealand tour dates for her highly anticipated The Dreamsicle Tour, bringing Maren’s signature sound and fearless storytelling to the New Zealand fans.

May 15, 2025

Tour News - Full Lineup announced for Auckland Winter Series, tickets on sale now

May 15, 2025

Live Nation is proud to present the full Auckland Winter Series line up at the Auckland Town Hall this June featuring Sir Dave Dobbyn, TEEKS, Mall Grab and Japanese Breakfast.

May 15, 2025

May 14, 2025

Tour News - Dallas Frasca announed as support on ZZ Top’s The Elevation Tour

May 14, 2025

Rock n Roll Hall of fame inductees and legends of rock, ZZ Top, are thrilled to announce Australian singer, songwriter and guitar slinger, Dallas Frasca, as support on the 2025 New Zealand dates for The Elevation Tour this May.

May 14, 2025

Comedy News - Aussie’s foul-mouthed prophet Daniel Muggleton announces debut New Zealand Tour

May 14, 2025

Daniel returns to the comedy festival circuit in 2025 with a brand new show about family (or street racing) – ‘You May Be White, I May Be Crazy’.

May 14, 2025

May 12, 2025

Tour News - Viagra Boys announce Australia & New Zealand Tour in Jan 2026

May 12, 2025

Following a sold-out rampage across Australia last November – and currently tearing through a riotous world tour in support of their new album, viagr aboys – Swedish post-punkers V**gra Boys announce their live return in January, including the band’s first visit to Aotearoa with the infinite anxiety tour of 2026: australia and new zealand.

May 12, 2025

Tour News - Hellbound Metal Cruise sells out in 7 minutes!

May 12, 2025

In October 2026, the seven seas are calling with Australia's first ever dedicated metal cruise Hellbound - and Australia has answered, with Hellbound completely selling out in a mere seven minutes during their pre-sale.

May 12, 2025

Tour News - Goodshirt Revealed As First Act Playing The Biggest Pub Gig In The World!

May 12, 2025

You know the date (Saturday 2 August) you know the venue (Spark Arena) and now we’re going to open the door a little wider revealing the first act for The Biggest Pub Gig In The World.

May 12, 2025

May 9, 2025

Tour News - Jackson Dean announces AU & NZ dates for the On The Back Of My Dreams World Tour

May 9, 2025

Frontier Touring is excited to announce the return of US country star, Jackson Dean as he brings his On The Back Of My Dreams World Tour to Australia and New Zealand this October.

May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025

Tour News - Global entertainment icon USHER announces 2025 Australia dates for USHER: Past Present Future World Tour

May 8, 2025

Following his highly anticipated return to Europe and the massive success of his 2024 North American tour, multi platinum, 8-time GRAMMY award-winning, global entertainment icon USHER announced the Australian leg of his highly praised USHER: Past Present Future 2025 Global Tour.

May 8, 2025

Comedy News - Former Jailbird Andrew Hamilton to tour NZ

May 8, 2025

In response to growing demand, Australian online comedy star, Andrew Hamilton will tour New Zealand for the very first time this June with his award-nominated, critically acclaimed debut show ‘Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison’.

May 8, 2025

Tour News - Grentperez Expands Backflips In A Restaurant Tour With Long-Awaited Australia & New Zealand Dates

May 8, 2025

Australian singer/songwriter grentperez is bringing The Backflips In A Restaurant Tour to theatres across Australia and New Zealand this October and November!

May 8, 2025

May 7, 2025

Comedy News - Dropout Improvisors Announce July 2026 Tour Dates Across Australia and New Zealand

May 7, 2025

Comedy streaming service Dropout today announced their 2026 multi-city Australian and New Zealand tour of Dropout Improv, a live improv show that will feature electric performances of short-form improv games, comedy and a whole lot of shenanigans.

May 7, 2025

Tour News - Lauren Spencer Smith adds second Perth show to meet demant on upcoming Tour

May 7, 2025

Due to phenomenal demand, breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith has added a second show in Perth on her upcoming THE ART OF BEING A MESS headline tour.

May 7, 2025

May 6, 2025

Tour News - Jessie Murph Announces Worldwide Hysteria Tour In Support of Upcoming Album

May 6, 2025

Today, 20-year-old breakout vocal powerhouse Jessie Murph reveals the dates for her upcoming WORLDWIDE HYSTERIA tour in support of her new album out later this year.

May 6, 2025

Tour News - The Terrys - Announce Largest National Tour Yet And Reveal 'Catalonia Dream' From Forthcoming Self-Titled Album

May 6, 2025

Gerringong-based indie-rock upstarts The Terrys have just announced their biggest national tour yet in support of their self-titled album – out Friday, July 11.

May 6, 2025

May 2, 2025

Tour News - Black Grace Presents Company B - Rage Rage

May 2, 2025

This June, Black Grace returns with the third edition of Company B – a powerful new production entitled Rage Rage.

May 2, 2025

New Music & Videos

May 19, 2025

New Music & Video Release - True North arrive with emotive debut single, No Exit Wound - May 2025

May 19, 2025

Artist Name: True North

Release Name - No Exit Wound

Release Date - 19th May 2025

Genre - Rock, NZ Music

Label - Independent

May 19, 2025

May 16, 2025

New Music Ixaras advances With exhilarating single 'This City' - May 2025

May 16, 2025

Artist Name: Ixaras

Release Name - This City

Release Date - 16th May 2025

Genre - Indie Pop

Label - Anti-Dismal

May 16, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Jessie J drops latest single Living My Best Life

May 16, 2025

Artist Name: Jessie J

Release Name: Living My Best Life

Release Date: 16th May 2025

Genre: Pop, Dance Pop

Label: Darco Artist Partnerships (D.A.P)

May 16, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Indie-pop artist Em reflects on living life to the fullest on new single Love to Be - May 2025

May 16, 2025

Artist Name: Em

Release Name - Love to Be

Release Date - Friday 16th May 2025

Genre - Indie Pop, Pop, Folk

Label - Independent

May 16, 2025

May 9, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Kingston Sound System & The B52s drop reggae version of the iconic Love Shack - May 2025

May 9, 2025

Artist Name: Kingston Sound System & The B52s

Release Name - Love Shack

Release Date - 8th May 2025

Genre - Reggae

Label - Loop Recordings

May 9, 2025

May 6, 2025

New Music Release - Jude Kelly chronicles love, loss and growth on debut EP The Seven Spirits of Her - May 2025

May 6, 2025

Artist Name: Jude Kelly

Release Name - The Seven Spirits of Her

Release Date - 6th May 2025

Genre - Folk, Pop

May 6, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

New Music & Video Release - MY BABY share new single ‘Echo’ from upcoming album

Apr 28, 2025

Artist Name: MY BABY

Release Name - Echo

Release Date - 28th April 2025

Genre - Psychedelic, Alternative, Indie

Label - Not On Label

Apr 28, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Jessie J makes highly anticipated return with new single No Secrets

Apr 28, 2025

Artist Name: Jessie J

Release Name - No Secrets

Release Date - 28th April 2025

Genre - Pop, R&B

Label - Darco Artist Partnerships (D.A.P.)

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Chaos in the CBD share new single Maintaining My Peace featuring Stephanie Cooke

Apr 28, 2025

Artist Name: Chaos in the CBD

Release Name - Maintaining My Peace

Release Date - 28th April 2025

Genre - Dance / Electronic

Label - In Dust We Trust

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 22, 2025

New Music Release - TOI pay tribute to ANZACs with reflective new waiata ‘Lest We Forget’ - April 2025

Apr 22, 2025

Artist Name: Toi

Release Name - Lest We Forget

Release Date - Friday 25th April 2025

Genre - R&B, Soul

Label - Independent

Apr 22, 2025

New Music Release - Wet Denim drop new single Lonely (for a while) and play Wellington this Saturday - April 2025

Apr 22, 2025

Artist Name: Wet Denim

Release Name - Lonely (for a while)

Release Date - Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Genre - Indie, Alt Rock

Label - Independent

Apr 22, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

New Music Release - Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith & The Winery Dogs' Richie Kotzen drop new album

Apr 11, 2025

Artist Name: Smith/Kotzen

Release Name - Black Light / White Noise

Release Date - Friday 4th April 2025

Genre - Rock

Label - BMG

Apr 11, 2025

New Music Release - Indie-Pop artist Geoff Ong delivers uplifting new EP Diverging Lines - April 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Artist Name: Geoff Ong

Release Name - Diverging Lines

Release Date - Friday 11th April 2025

Genre - Indie Pop

Label - Independent

Apr 11, 2025

New Music Release - Robinson drop new EP Heavenly Hell of Mine - April 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Artist Name: Robinson

Release Name - Heavenly Hell of Mine

Release Date - Friday 11th April 2025

Genre - Pop

Label - Sony Music

Apr 11, 2025

New Music Release - Indie duo Dillon Jo release honest new single It Was You - April 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Artist Name: Dillon Jo

Release Name - It Was You

Release Date - Friday 11th April 2025

Genre - Indie

Label - Independent

Apr 11, 2025

Apr 2, 2025

New Music Release - Jamaica Moana shares new single Tuggawar - April 2025

Apr 2, 2025

Artist Name: Jamaica Moana

Release Name - Tuggawar

Release Date - Tuesday 2nd April 2025

Genre - R&B, Rap

Label - Pointer Recordings

Apr 2, 2025

Apr 1, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Emerging artist Liberty dazzles with effortlessly cool single ‘Are We Dead?'

Apr 1, 2025

Artist Name: Liberty

Release Name - Are We Dead?

Release Date - Tuesday, 1st April 2025

Genre - Pop, Indie

Label - Independent

Apr 1, 2025

Mar 28, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Chaos in the CDB share new single Marlboro Sounds - March 2025

Mar 28, 2025

Artist Name: Chaos in the CBD

Release Name - Marlboro Sounds

Release Date - Friday 28th March 2025

Genre - Electronic

Label - In Dust We Trust

Mar 28, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Enigmatic rock trio Scar Vision unveil sonic new single Hoops & Threads - March 2025

Mar 28, 2025

Artist Name: Scar Vision

Release Name - Hoops & Threads

Release Date - Friday 28th March 2025

Genre - Rock, Post-Punk

Mar 28, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

New Music & Video Release - The Jungle Giants drop new video for Hold My Hand - March 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Artist Name: The Jungle Giants

Release Name: Hold My Hand

Release Date: 26th March 2025

Genre: Indie Rock, Indie Pop

Label: Amplifier Music

Mar 26, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

New Music Release - Alt-Indie artist Mim Jensen shares sophomore EP Shadow of the Gift - March 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Artist Name: Mim Jensen

Release Name - Shadow of the Gift

Release Date - Friday 21st March 2025

Genre - Alt-Indie, Indie Rock

Mar 21, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Sam Bartells & The Outsiders release debut rock single No Reason - March 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Artist Name: Sam Bartells and the Outsiders

Release Name: No Reason

Release Date: Friday 21st March 2025

Genre: Rock

Mar 21, 2025

Mar 18, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Tropical F*ck Storm announce new album Fairyland Codex

Mar 18, 2025

Artist Name: Tropical F*ck Storm

Release Name - Fairyland Codex

Release Date - 20th June 2025

Genre - Art Punk, Post-Punk, Experimental Rock

Label - Fire Records

Mar 18, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Kiwi drum & bass artist Mylen drops new single Walls - March 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Artist Name: Mylen feat. C:rcle & Houndeye

Release Name - Walls

Release Date - 14th March 2025

Genre - Drum & Bass, Electronic

Label - Liquicity

Mar 14, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Emerging artist Lachie Hayes delivers an ode to the miserable discontents with new single S.O.B - March 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Artist Name: Lachie Hayes

Release Name: S.O.B.

Release Date: 14th March 2025

Genre: Alt Country

Label: Massav Records

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 12, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Disturbed release new single and celebrate 25th anniversary of The Sickness

Mar 12, 2025

Artist Name: Disturbed

Release Name - I Will Not Break & The Sickness 25th Anniversary Edition

Release Date - 12th March 2025

Genre - Nu Metal, Heavy Metal, Alt Metal

Label - Giant, Reprise

Mar 12, 2025

Mar 7, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Jude Kelly announces debut EP and releases new single Clarence - March 2025

Mar 7, 2025

Artist Name: Jude Kelly

Release Name: The Seven Spirits of Her

Release Date: 9th May 2025

Genre: Folk, Pop, Americana

Mar 7, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Reb Fountain’s latest album How Love Bends hits the shelves - March 2025

Mar 7, 2025

Artist Name: Reb Fountain

Release Name - How Love Bends

Release Date - 7th March 2025

Genre - Folk, Indie

Label - Fountain Records, Flying Nun Records

Mar 7, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Sola Rosa latest EP New Tomorrows out now

Mar 7, 2025

Artist Name: Sola Rosa

Release Name - New Tomorrows

Release Date - 7th March 2025

Genre - Dance, Electronic

Label - Way Up Recordings, Rosa Recordings

Mar 7, 2025

New Music & Video Release - Rising alt-indie star Mim Jensen drops new single Safe in Body - March 2025

Mar 7, 2025

Artist Name: Mim Jensen

Release Name - Safe in Body

Release Date - 7th March 2025

Genre - Indie, Pop-Rock

Mar 7, 2025

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