LIVE PHOTOS - GIZZFEST 2018 - Melbourne - 1st December 2018

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Written By Megan Moss

GIZZFEST 2018 Live Photos !

Presented by Destroy All Lines

All Photos by: Stephen Boxshall

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard | Photo Stephen Boxshall

King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard

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

GIZZFEST 2018 Festival PR

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

Live Photos - Supergroove - Auckland - 26th April 2025
Live Photos - Supergroove - Auckland - 26th April 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

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

Live Photos - Toto - Auckland - 23rd April 2025
Live Photos - Toto - Auckland - 23rd April 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

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

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Bad Manners

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

Date of Event: Wednesday 16th April 2025

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

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Crash Test Dummies

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 9th April 2025

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

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

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Dua Lipa

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event Wednesday 2nd April 2025

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

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

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

Live Photos - Hot Potato Band - 18th March 2025
Live Photos - Hot Potato Band - 18th March 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: Hot Potato Band

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 18th March 2025

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

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

Photos By: Megan Moss

Artist/Band: The Stranglers

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 13th March 2025

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

Live Photos - Jinjer - Auckland - 3rd March 2025
Live Photos - Jinjer - Auckland - 3rd March 2025

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Jinjer Supported by Khadga

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Monday 3rd March 2025

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

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

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

Live Photos - Silcrow - Auckland - 22nd February 2025
Live Photos - Silcrow - Auckland - 22nd February 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

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

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

Live Photos - Wardruna - Auckland - 30th January 2025
Live Photos - Wardruna - Auckland - 30th January 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

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

Live Photos - South for Winter - Hastings - 24th January 2025
Live Photos - South for Winter - Hastings - 24th January 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: South for Winter

Venue/City: Common Room, Hastings, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 24th January 2025

Live Photos - C.W. Stoneking - Napier - 23rd January 2025
Live Photos - C.W. Stoneking - Napier - 23rd January 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: C.W. Stoneking

Venue/City: January Meeanee Memorial Hall, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 23rd January 2025

Live Photos - The Schizophonics -Tauranga 19th January 2025
Live Photos - The Schizophonics -Tauranga 19th January 2025

Photos By: Jason at Synzphoto

Artist/Band: The Schizophonics, SUP by Grown Downz

Venue/City: Under the Tauranga Harbour Bridge, Tauranga, New Zealand

Date of Event: Sunday 19th January 2025

Live Photos - The Schizophonics - Taupo - 9th January 2025
Live Photos - The Schizophonics - Taupo - 9th January 2025

Photos By: Leoni Moreland (Courtesy of Red Raven News)

Artist/Band: The Schizophonics, SUP by The B.U.M’s

Venue/City: Rosemary’s, Taupo, New Zealand

Date of Event: Thursday 9th January 2025

Live Photos - Jakob - Napier - 21st December 2025
Live Photos - Jakob - Napier - 21st December 2025

Photos By: Andrew Caldwell

Artist/Band: Jakob (Sup by Ash Sales & Look for Trains)

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 21st December 2024

Live Photos - Highly Suspect - Auckland - 1st December 2024
Live Photos - Highly Suspect - Auckland - 1st December 2024

Photos By: Ginny Cocks

Artist/Band: Highly Suspect (Supported by Rita Mae & Powder Chutes)

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Sunday 1st December 2024

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

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

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

Review By: Andra Jenkin

Artist: Ben Elton

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

Date of Event: Tuesday 29th April 2025

Concert Review: Supergroove - Auckland - 26th April 2025
Concert Review: Supergroove - Auckland - 26th April 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

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

Concert Review - Toto - Auckland - 23rd April 2025
Concert Review - Toto - Auckland - 23rd April 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

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

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

Review By: Sarah Kidd

Artist/Band: Bad Manners

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

Date of Event: Wednesday 16th April 2025

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

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

Review By: Annora Gollop

Artist/Band: Dua Lipa

Venue/City: Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Wednesday 2nd April 2025

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

Concert Review - Kristin Hersh - Auckland - 21 March 2025
Concert Review - Kristin Hersh - Auckland - 21 March 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

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

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

Concert Review - Hot Potato Band - 18th March 2025
Concert Review - Hot Potato Band - 18th March 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: Hot Potato Band

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 18th March 2025

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

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

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!

Concert Review: Slipknot - Auckland - 11th March 2025
Concert Review: Slipknot - Auckland - 11th March 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

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

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

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.

Concert Review - Jinjer - Auckland - 3rd March 2025
Concert Review - Jinjer - Auckland - 3rd March 2025

Review By: Riccardo Ball

Artist/Band: Jinjer Supported by Khadga

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Monday 3rd March 2025

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

Theatre Review - SIX The Musical - Auckland - 1st March 2025
Theatre Review - SIX The Musical - Auckland - 1st March 2025

Review By: Ginnelle Cocks

Show: SIX the musical

Venue/City: Civic Theatre Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 1st March 2025

Concert Review - M Ward - Napier - 28th February 2025
Concert Review - M Ward - Napier - 28th February 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: M Ward Sup by Tom Cunliffe

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

Date of Event: Friday 28th February 2025

Concert Review - A Day to Remember - Auckland - 25th February 2025
Concert Review - A Day to Remember - Auckland - 25th February 2025

Review By: Collaborated Review by (ADTR - Steve Shyu), (Hatebreed - Riccardo Ball)

Artist/Band: A Day to Remember Supported by Hatebreed

Venue/City: Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Event: Tuesday 25th February 2025

Concert Review - Distance and Myriad Drone - Napier - 22nd February 2025
Concert Review - Distance and Myriad Drone - Napier - 22nd February 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: Distance, Myriad Drone Supported by Fvkvshima

Venue/City: Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Saturday 22nd February 2025

Concert Review - Arahi - Napier - 14th February 2025
Concert Review - Arahi - Napier - 14th February 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: Arahi (Presented by the small hall sessions)

Venue/City: King George Hall, Bay View, Napier, New Zealand

Date of Event: Friday 14th February 2025

Concert Review - Shihad - Hawkes Bay - 31st January 2025
Concert Review - Shihad - Hawkes Bay - 31st January 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: Shihad (SUP by Jakob)

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

Date of Event: Friday 31st January 2025

Concert Review: Wardruna - Auckland - 30th January 2025
Concert Review: Wardruna - Auckland - 30th January 2025

Review By: Riccardo Ball

Artist/Band: Wardruna (SUP by Turongo Collective)

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

Date of Event: Thursday 30th January 2025

Concert Review - Charm of Finches - Napier - 29th January 2025
Concert Review - Charm of Finches - Napier - 29th January 2025

Review By: Rob Harbers

Artist/Band: Charm of Finches

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

Date of Event: Wednesday 29th January 2025

News Feed
Tour News - Jessie Murph announces one night only show in Auckland this November
Tour News - Jessie Murph announces one night only show in Auckland this November

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.

Tour News - Black Grace Presents Company B - Rage Rage
Tour News - Black Grace Presents Company B - Rage Rage

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

Tour News - Sir Dave Dobbyn joins Auckland Winter Series Lineup
Tour News - Sir Dave Dobbyn joins Auckland Winter Series Lineup

Live Nation is proud to present one of Aotearoa’s most treasured musical voices, Sir Dave Dobbyn, live in concert at Auckland Town Hall for the very first time on Wednesday June 4 as part of the Auckland Winter Series.

Tour News - The Others Way Festival returns for 2025
Tour News - The Others Way Festival returns for 2025

You knew the news was coming, but now it’s time to get your marker pens out for the calendar … The Others Way is back, baby!

Tour News - Hellbound Metal Cruise sails into the Abyss in 2026
Tour News - Hellbound Metal Cruise sails into the Abyss in 2026

In 2026, prepare to Go to Hell with Australia's first ever dedicated metal cruise Hellbound.

Tour News - Lauren Spencer Smith confirms global headline tour will arrive Down Under this November
Tour News - Lauren Spencer Smith confirms global headline tour will arrive Down Under this November

Breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith will set out on The Art of Being a Mess headline tour this September.

Tour News - Imperial Triumphant announce exclusive Auckland headline show this June
Tour News - Imperial Triumphant announce exclusive Auckland headline show this June

Imperial Triumphant announce exclusive headline show on Friday 13 June, Mothership, Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau.

Tour News - Sabaton Announce Australia & New Zealand Headline Tour With Special Guests Amaranthe
Tour News - Sabaton Announce Australia & New Zealand Headline Tour With Special Guests Amaranthe

This September history will be made with the return of Swedish metallers Sabaton to Australian shores, joined in Australia by special guests and fellow compatriots Amaranthe.

Tour News - Canadian alt-country pioneers Cowboy Junkies to play career-spanning NZ Tour
Tour News - Canadian alt-country pioneers Cowboy Junkies to play career-spanning NZ Tour

The legendary Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band, Cowboy Junkies, will return to New Zealand later this year for a four-date tour, celebrating their 40th anniversary.

Tour News - Star-studded lineup announced for Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra
Tour News - Star-studded lineup announced for Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra

From the teams behind SYNTHONY and COME TOGETHER – Brace yourself for the ultimate collision of metal and classical.

Tour News - ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard health update ahead of NZ and Australian Tour
Tour News - ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard health update ahead of NZ and Australian Tour

ZZ Top has advised today that drummer Frank Beard, as recommended by medical personnel, will not be present for the Australia and New Zealand leg of The Elevation Tour with George Thorogood & The Destroyers, commencing this Saturday with Red Hot Summer Bendigo.

Tour News - Something Good Is Happening - Voom announce NZ Tour
Tour News - Something Good Is Happening - Voom announce NZ Tour

Auckland indie-rock legends Voom — after years of slow-burning genius, cult-adored releases, and sporadic-yet-memorable live performances — are finally back with their new album and NZ Tour!

Tour News - Dead Kennedys Announce Australia & New Zealand Tour September 2025
Tour News - Dead Kennedys Announce Australia & New Zealand Tour September 2025

American punk rock band Dead Kennedys return to Australia and New Zealand this September for their first tour in seven years, bringing their politically charged anthems and raw energy back to the stage.

Tour News - Billy Strings announces first ever Australia & New Zealand Arena Tour this July
Tour News - Billy Strings announces first ever Australia & New Zealand Arena Tour this July

Make no mistake: Billy Strings is Big. Selling out multiple arenas across the USA, the virtuoso Strings hits Australia and New Zealand for the very first time this July.

Tour News - Chaka Khan announces special guest DJs for Australia & New Zealand Shows this month
Tour News - Chaka Khan announces special guest DJs for Australia & New Zealand Shows this month

The incomparable Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and global pop culture icon Chaka Khan returns to New Zealand and Australia this month and today announces several special guest DJs joining the tour.

Tour News - Teeks joins Auckland Winter Series for One Night Only
Tour News - Teeks joins Auckland Winter Series for One Night Only

Celebrated homegrown artist TEEKS is the third act to be announced as part of the Auckland Winter Series line up. TEEKS will perform a very special show with a string sextet and piano for one night only at the Auckland Town Hall on Thursday June 5.

Tour News - Fly My Pretties announce Elemental album release shows
Tour News - Fly My Pretties announce Elemental album release shows

Fly My Pretties are excited to announce the return to Auckland and Christchurch for a series of special shows celebrating the release of their seventh album, ELEMENTAL.

Tour News - Aotearoa composer Casual Healing announces New Zealand tour this May
Tour News - Aotearoa composer Casual Healing announces New Zealand tour this May

Rising Aotearoa star Casual Healing has today announced a tour across New Zealand, heading to Auckland and Wellington this May.

Tour News - Blindspott to headline The Rock 2000 with 30-Piece Orchestra
Tour News - Blindspott to headline The Rock 2000 with 30-Piece Orchestra

New Zealand’s most legendary rock event just got even bigger. On September 26, 2025, Blindspott will headline The Rock 2000 at Spark Arena in a one-of-a-kind performance.

Tour News - Rhythm & Vines brings a taste of the Garden Stage to Auckland
Tour News - Rhythm & Vines brings a taste of the Garden Stage to Auckland

Rhythm and Vines is bringing a taste of their popular GARDEN STAGE to The Tuning Fork, Auckland on Friday, April 11 2025. The stellar lineup includes some of Aotearoa’s top tier up-and-coming musicians, all of which have graced the infamous Rhythm and Vines Stage in 2024.

Comedy News - Ben Elton adds second Auckland show to Authentic Stupidity 2025 Tour
Comedy News - Ben Elton adds second Auckland show to Authentic Stupidity 2025 Tour

Due to popular demand a new show at SkyCity Theatre Auckland has today been announced for Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up’s brand-new live show – Authentic Stupidity.

Tour News - Dope Lemon announce Australia & New Zealand dates for The Golden Wolf World Tour
Tour News - Dope Lemon announce Australia & New Zealand dates for The Golden Wolf World Tour

Dope Lemon returns in 2025 with fifth studio album Golden Wolf, and a massive Australia and New Zealand tour.

Comedy News - Duncan Trussell Brings His Mind-Bending Comedy To Australia & NZ this August
Comedy News - Duncan Trussell Brings His Mind-Bending Comedy To Australia & NZ this August

Renowned stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, and psychedelic philosopher Duncan Trussell has just announced his highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand this August!

Tour News - Jay Park returns to Australia & New Zealand with 2025 World Tour
Tour News - Jay Park returns to Australia & New Zealand with 2025 World Tour

Jay Park, the internationally acclaimed rapper, singer-songwriter, performer, and entrepreneur, is set to make his highly anticipated return to the stage with the 2025 Jay Park World Tour [Serenades & Body Rolls], presented by Live Nation and MORE VISION. This marks his first world tour in six years, promising fans an unforgettable experience.

Tour News - Mall Grab make return to NZ as part of Auckland Winter Series
Tour News - Mall Grab make return to NZ as part of Auckland Winter Series

Mall Grab is back, making his long-awaited return to New Zealand this June bringing his Looking For Trouble label and party here for his largest headline shows to date.

Tour News - Josiah and the Bonnevilles announce debut Australia & New Zealand dates for August 2025
Tour News - Josiah and the Bonnevilles announce debut Australia & New Zealand dates for August 2025

Frontier Touring is excited to welcome US singer-songwriter, Josiah and the Bonnevilles as he embarks on his debut tour across Australia and New Zealand this August.

News - Sex Pistols perform surprise gig in London ahead of NZ Tour next week
News - Sex Pistols perform surprise gig in London ahead of NZ Tour next week

Last Friday night in London, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter played a secret gig at the 100 Club.

Festival News - Mānuka Phuel Synthony Festival is officially sold out!
Festival News - Mānuka Phuel Synthony Festival is officially sold out!

Duco Touring has today announced that Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, has sold out!

Tour News - Canadian punk-rockers PUP announce New Zealand tour dates
Tour News - Canadian punk-rockers PUP announce New Zealand tour dates

Canadian punk-rock outfit PUP are returning down under for the first time since 2022.

VENUE CHANGE - Tour An Evening with Bob Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life
VENUE CHANGE - Tour An Evening with Bob Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life

VENUE CHANGE - AUCKLAND SHOW!

TEG Dainty and The Entertainment Lab is thrilled to announce An Evening with Bob

Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life, on the 40th anniversary of the legendary Live Aid concert.

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

Artist Name: Jude Kelly

Release Name - The Seven Spirits of Her

Release Date - 6th May 2025

Genre - Folk, Pop

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

Artist Name: MY BABY

Release Name - Echo

Release Date - 28th April 2025

Genre - Psychedelic, Alternative, Indie

Label - Not On Label

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

Artist Name: Jessie J

Release Name - No Secrets

Release Date - 28th April 2025

Genre - Pop, R&B

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

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

Artist Name: Chaos in the CBD

Release Name - Maintaining My Peace

Release Date - 28th April 2025

Genre - Dance / Electronic

Label - In Dust We Trust

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

Artist Name: Toi

Release Name - Lest We Forget

Release Date - Friday 25th April 2025

Genre - R&B, Soul

Label - Independent

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

Artist Name: Wet Denim

Release Name - Lonely (for a while)

Release Date - Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Genre - Indie, Alt Rock

Label - Independent

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

Artist Name: Smith/Kotzen

Release Name - Black Light / White Noise

Release Date - Friday 4th April 2025

Genre - Rock

Label - BMG

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

Artist Name: Geoff Ong

Release Name - Diverging Lines

Release Date - Friday 11th April 2025

Genre - Indie Pop

Label - Independent

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

Artist Name: Robinson

Release Name - Heavenly Hell of Mine

Release Date - Friday 11th April 2025

Genre - Pop

Label - Sony Music

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

Artist Name: Dillon Jo

Release Name - It Was You

Release Date - Friday 11th April 2025

Genre - Indie

Label - Independent

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

Artist Name: Jamaica Moana

Release Name - Tuggawar

Release Date - Tuesday 2nd April 2025

Genre - R&B, Rap

Label - Pointer Recordings

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

Artist Name: Liberty

Release Name - Are We Dead?

Release Date - Tuesday, 1st April 2025

Genre - Pop, Indie

Label - Independent

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

Artist Name: Chaos in the CBD

Release Name - Marlboro Sounds

Release Date - Friday 28th March 2025

Genre - Electronic

Label - In Dust We Trust

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

Artist Name: Scar Vision

Release Name - Hoops & Threads

Release Date - Friday 28th March 2025

Genre - Rock, Post-Punk

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

Artist Name: The Jungle Giants

Release Name: Hold My Hand

Release Date: 26th March 2025

Genre: Indie Rock, Indie Pop

Label: Amplifier Music

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

Artist Name: Mim Jensen

Release Name - Shadow of the Gift

Release Date - Friday 21st March 2025

Genre - Alt-Indie, Indie Rock

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

Artist Name: Sam Bartells and the Outsiders

Release Name: No Reason

Release Date: Friday 21st March 2025

Genre: Rock

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

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

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

Artist Name: Mylen feat. C:rcle & Houndeye

Release Name - Walls

Release Date - 14th March 2025

Genre - Drum & Bass, Electronic

Label - Liquicity

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

Artist Name: Lachie Hayes

Release Name: S.O.B.

Release Date: 14th March 2025

Genre: Alt Country

Label: Massav Records

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

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

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

Artist Name: Jude Kelly

Release Name: The Seven Spirits of Her

Release Date: 9th May 2025

Genre: Folk, Pop, Americana

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

Artist Name: Reb Fountain

Release Name - How Love Bends

Release Date - 7th March 2025

Genre - Folk, Indie

Label - Fountain Records, Flying Nun Records

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

Artist Name: Sola Rosa

Release Name - New Tomorrows

Release Date - 7th March 2025

Genre - Dance, Electronic

Label - Way Up Recordings, Rosa Recordings

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

Artist Name: Mim Jensen

Release Name - Safe in Body

Release Date - 7th March 2025

Genre - Indie, Pop-Rock

New Music & Video Release - Thornhill share new single Tongues from 3rd studio album Bodies
New Music & Video Release - Thornhill share new single Tongues from 3rd studio album Bodies

Artist Name: Thornhill

Release Name - Tongues

Release Date - 7th March 2025

Genre - Alt Metal, Metalcore, Nu Metal

Label - UNFD

New Music & Video Release - Ghost announce new album Skeletá & single Satanized
New Music & Video Release - Ghost announce new album Skeletá & single Satanized

Artist Name: Ghost

Release Name - Skeletá

Release Date - 25th April 2025

Genre - Hard Rock, Progressive, Heavy Metal

Label - Loma Vista Recordings

New Music & Video Release - Dead Favours celebrate new single release All My Ghosts - February 2025
New Music & Video Release - Dead Favours celebrate new single release All My Ghosts - February 2025

Artist Name: Dead Favours

Release Name - All My Ghosts

Release Date - 28th February 2025

Genre - Rock, NZ Music

New Music & Video Release - Rising singer songwriter Jenni Smith shares euphoric new single Laugh Louder - Feb 2025
New Music & Video Release - Rising singer songwriter Jenni Smith shares euphoric new single Laugh Louder - Feb 2025

Artist Name: Jenni Smith

Release Name - Laugh Louder

Release Date - Friday 21st February 2025

Genre - Country Pop, Pop

New Music & Tour News - Flaxxies announce new single + Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates - February 2025
New Music & Tour News - Flaxxies announce new single + Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates - February 2025

Artist Name: Flaxxies

Release Name - Sure thing Dude!

Release Date - Friday 21st February 2025

Genre - Surf Rock, Psychedelic

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