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NBC have chosen Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as the hosts of the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. “Having both Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on board to host this year’s festivities is a major coup,” Paul Telegdy, NBC’s President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, said. “Tina and Amy have a proven chemistry and comedic timing from their many years together on SNL to their successful costarring roles in Baby Mama.” The 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation stars were hilarious during last month’s Emmy Awards, which we presume inspired the idea the duo would probably do a good job hosting the entire thing. The ceremony will be held on Sun 13 Jan 2013.

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A new summer festival has just been revealed.

Shotover Sunshine Festival will be held over Waitangi weekend at the The Wakatipu Basin. The festival will take place on Sat Feb 9 from midday to 1am at Littles Road, Queenstown. Nestled in the beautiful grasslands beside the Shotover River, only 10 minutes from central Queenstown. The lineup includes Kora, The Black Seeds, Tiki Taane, Ladi6, The Upbeats, Sola Rosa, Ahoribuzz, Sunshine Sound System, Funkommunity, Rhythmonyx, a special live Kapa Haka performance and more.

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R&B /Hip Hop sensation Drake has finally earned his high school diploma at age 25 after dropping out when he took a starring role on the hit Canadian series Degrassi: The Next Generation. Drake tweeted mid October. “One of the greatest feelings in my entire life. As of tonight I have graduated high school!”

Drake isn’t the only music star to score a diploma recently either. Back in July, Justin Bieber earned his high school diploma from the St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford, Ontario. Stay in school kids... even multi platinum selling artists need a back up career.

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This year’s bFM Xmas Party has been announced.

Deep Sea Arcade and Xuri Xruz will be appearing at Mum Clubnight at Cassette on Fri 07 Dec. Australia’s Deep Sea Arcade jumped onto the scene earlier this year with the released of their debut album Outlands earlier this year and quickly became one of bFM’s favourite bands of 2012. Xuri Xruz, the brainchild of Bradley Artist (Teenwolf and Brand New Math), Calum Gunn (Brand New Math & Electric Confectionaires) and Ollie Skinner. Always a good night. There is one more support act to be announced.

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Fresh from their Australian tour in September that saw huge audiences, Shihad have announced their near traditional summer tour through New Zealand. Shihad have invited two of New Zealand’s newer rock bands I Am Giant and King Cannons joining them.

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BEATING OUR RINGO

Ringo Starr has announced that he and his All Starr Band will play two shows in New Zealand. The band is the same line up which just completed a North American summer tour and features Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, Gregg Rolie (Santana & Journey) and Gregg Bissonette. “The tour this summer in the US was just GREAT - I love playing with this band and I can’t wait to get back out and play with them again,” Ringo said. “I am looking forward to revisiting New Zealand and bringing the All Starrs. Peace & Love!” The two-hour show, including Ringo classic’s such as ‘It Don’t Come Easy’, ‘Photograph’, ‘Little Help From My Friends’, ‘Yellow Submarine’ and ‘Wings’, from Starr’s recently released 17th solo album, Ringo 2012 out now.

The All Starr’s hits include ‘Rosanna’, ‘Broken Wings’, ‘Hello It’s Me’, ‘Black Magic Woman.’ The February 2013 concerts will bring the legendary Beatle back to New Zealand for the first time since The Beatles 1964 tour down under.

SEE THEM LIVE: RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARR BAND THU 07 FEB CBS ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH SAT 09 FEB VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND

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PLAYING WATERCOLOUR WINS FAVourites CRITICS CHOICE TALI MUSICIAN

Favourite drink?

English Breakfast tea, water, or Appleton Estate rum with ginger beer.

Favourite takeaway?

I’m not actually that much of a takeaway fan.

Although I do love stopping in at Whoopie in Grey Lynn for their amazing cake/biscuits as a special treat!

Favourite colour?

Indigo blue, turquoise, mint, purple and black.

Favourite classic film?

Blade Runner, Glengarry Glen Ross, and Star Wars.

Favourite childhood memory?

Jumping off cliffs and out of trees into deep blue water in the heat of summer – something I am still partial too – and my Dad pouring still warm, creamy milk straight out of the vat onto my Weet-Bix in the morning in winter.

Favourite party food?

Chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Favourite song?

‘It’s all alright I feel It!’ – Nuyorican Soul (Roni Size Remix) on the classic tip and currently ‘Super Rich Kids’ by Frank Ocean.

Favourite cause?

Anything to do with the welfare of animals, I also support “All Out”, a cause for Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender rights.

Watercolours has been named as the 2012 winner of the Critics’ Choice Prize, part of the 2012 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. Finalists Loui the ZU, Watercolours and Beach Pigs each performed a live set at the King’s Arms in Auckland last Wednesday night in front of a packed crowd and a panel of 13 music critics. The critics were tasked with selecting just one recipient; someone they believe has the potential to win a Tui in the future.

Following an impressive set, Watercolours - the stage name of Auckland’s Chelsea Jade Metcalf - took home the prize. Watercolours says: “I am completely blindsided by this win as all of the performers brought their ‘A’ game tonight. It is encouraging to see the support there is for my music.”

The Critics’ Choice Prize, now in its third year, is designed to recognise and promote up-andcoming Kiwi music talent and potential future music awards winners. In 2011 the line-up included

Kimbra, while in 2010 it included Home Brew – both are now finalists for this year’s Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards on Thu 01 Nov. The 2010 line-up included The Naked and Famous who have gone on to achieve great local and international success.

“The panel has shown remarkable skill in picking future Tui winners in the past and I have no doubt they’ve got it right again this year – all three finalists looked and sounded fantastic and have great potential for the future,” says RIANZ managing director Chris Caddick.

In addition to recognition from top music industry experts, Watercolours gets money and professional guidance and advice to help her ‘make it’ in the New Zealand music market. She receives a $10,000 recording and music video grant from NZ On Air, $2,000 gear voucher and heaps more.

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Favourite label to put on your relationship?

Married with cats.

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Favourite ‘90s TV show?

The Fresh Prince, The Cosby Show and In Living Color.

Favourite album?

Roni Size/Reprazent: New Forms and Goldie: Timeless.

Favourite type of groupie?

The types that start out as fans and become friends. I’ve made a few of those here in New Zealand.

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FRIDAY 26

WEDNESDAY 24 GOMEZ THE OPERA HOUSE

EVERMORE

gig OF THE WEEK

JUICE BAR

8PM, $68, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

8PM, 25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

Since their emergence on the English scene in the 1990s, record labels were practically fighting over themselves to represent these guys. Then they won a Mercury Prize for their debut album. Now, 15 years on, the band is still going strong and are making a welcome return to the New Zealand crowd.

Evermore exploded onto our music scene in 2004, making us aware that Feilding was a place full of musical talent. Then, like all good performers, they quickly hoped the ditch. Lucky for us, their music making and fourth studio album are both going well so their back in the homeland for an intimate gig.

ELECTRIC WIRE HUSTLE FAMILY

THESE FOUR WALLS

FOUNDERS HERITAGE PARK

THE SHED

NELSON, 7.30PM, $20-42

ROTORUA, 8PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

Three parts hip-hop, one part psychedelic and a whole lot of soul/funk, Electric Wire Hustle are nationally (and internationally) making waves. This is a very special show, the band will be incorporating their talented and supportive family into the show, including vocalist Mara TK’s blue guitarist father Billy TK and keyboardist Taay Ninh’s mother, traditional Vietnamese vocalist Le Nuong.

To support the release of their new album Living to Write the End, These Four Walls will be playing eight shows and performing material from both the new album, and their 2009 release Down Falls An Empire. With support from Tauranga heavy-metal outfit Enercia.

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

THURSDAY 25

ST JAMES THEATRE

ELLIE GOULDING

7.30PM, $72-102, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

Despite what it may appear, it’s not some dude selling fake records out of the back of his Holden in some dodgy alleyway. The homage band is in their 33rd year and have played almost 5000 shows across the globe.

And after 50 years of The Beatles’ first record session at Abbey Road, the sound of the iconic hits will be echoing through the St James.

STUDIO

8PM, $69, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

The perfectly pixie-like Brit, with her wailing vocals and synth-step dance beat, is making her first appearance in New Zealand to celebrate her sophomore album Halcyon. While some dubstep fans might be wondering if she is due to bring her bf Skrillex along and looking forward to her intimate shows.

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EMPiRiCAL, FORGOTTEN CAUSES & HUF

7PM, $10, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

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Emotional power, immediacy, honesty… no, it’s not a deep and meaningful with your girlfriend as she’s breaking up with you. Instead, it’s the three words most commonly used to describe American alt-rock act Sinclarity. After rocking out as support act to Everclear, they’re heading off from the beaten track alone.

8PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY

Empirical is described as “such an occasional performer it is fair to wonder if this band really exists”, meaning you should thank your lucky stars this opportunity has come up. Forgotten Causes is all about drumming, sonic textures and amp sounds and Huf describes himself as “just some dude fumbling about with some stuff”.

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Tenor sax Sean Coffin is one of Aussie’s best jazz players. Hopping over the ditch for his first time to perform, he’ll show why his 20 year career (which has placed him in Boston and New York for 10 years) is one filled with illustrious landmarks. He’s joined by a full band, full-equipped to play all his hits.

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SATURDAY 27 SNAKESKIN SUITCASE LUCHA LOUNGE

BAT FOR LASHES THE HAUNTED MAN

8.30PM, $15, DOOR SALES ONLY

Adam McGrath, Reb Foundation and Bat Country, have packed up their suitcase. Adam is the lead singer of The Eastern, while Californian-born Reb and has a fistful of vocal ammunition. Bat Country is the brain child of Brendan Turner and Nina McSweeney to create ass-shaking, dirty blues.

JAHDAN BLAKKAMOORE WINNIE BAGOES

10PM, $20, COSMICTICKETING.CO.NZ

This talented lad is making waves throughout reggae, hip-hop, jungle and dubstep circles, producing dynamic and innovative work across all of these genres. His worldly and wide-reaching outlook has allowed him to make a genuine connection between reggae and other bass heavy genres of music.

PLUM GREEN WINE CELLAR

8pm, $10, door sales only

While often confused with a Cluedo character, Plum is taking herself off the grid and touring around New Zealand in support of her forthcoming album Rushes.

The album brings together an eclectic collection of musicians to contribute to her songs for a unique sound that has been put together over many moons.

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9PM

Ok, so Alias and Adam O aren’t exactly three A’s, but I think what they are going for here is that they will be so powerful it will have the power of a triple A battery.

Maybe, I’m not sure. Whatever the clever wordplay here, the reality is they don’t need words to blow your mind so sit back, chill out and let their beats do all the work.

SUNDAY 28 WAITAKERE FESTIVAL 2012 HENDERSON PARK

11.30AM, FREE

It’s true; the festival is more than just music. With amazing food, clothing, innovative products and crafty such things. It even has a pop-up art gallery. Line up includes: Robert Scott of The Bats/The Clean, Coco Solid, Sherpa, Beach Pigs, Dictaphone Blues and much more will set the West alive with the sound of music.

Natasha Khan, standing in black and white on the front of this third album’s cover naked, with a clothless man dangled off of her shoulders in a particularly unerotic fashion is suggestive – but not of sex. Better known by the stage name Bat For Lashes, Khan appears to be implying that this album might just be, for lack of a better double meaning, stripped back or naked.

Tracks ‘Laura’ and ‘Marilyn’ have been doing the rounds on their own without the rest of The Haunted Man for a wee while now. Although showing her persuasion for “firstnaming” songs, ‘Laura’ is a song about a suffering friend that showcases Khan’s ability to coin emotionally evocative pop tracks from far out on the left field – the way she conjures up a sombre, yet infatuating mood from a few piano keys much like Amanda Palmer’s Dresden Dolls days is flawless.

She’s had some help along the way creating arguably her most vulnerable album. Beck appears on ‘Marilyn’, but don’t go looking for ‘Loser’, and Portishead’s Adrian Utley helps out on ‘Horses Of The Sun’ – a jaunt reminiscent of ‘We Carry On’ layered with an edge of intermittent buoyancy tied into the baleful metronomy.

The Haunted Man as a name expresses something haunted, but it’s more a subconscious metaphor than an expression of Halloween-esque.

‘Oh Yeah’ and title track ‘The Haunted Man’ borrow from Gregorian chant, with a male chorus splashed between

sporadically placed percussion. As they escalate in intensity, it gets close to being haunting, but a truer descriptor of this record is exposed.

It’s emotionally heavy and while captivating, it isn’t overtly draining to listen to because it lacks a certain kind of accessibility.

Selfish wouldn’t correctly sum up The Haunted Man because Khan’s heart bleeds itself out all the way through. It’s an enriching and alluring outpouring in that sense, but distances its burden. It’s like a friend who’s having some issues and says, “Hey bro, I’m having a moment and this is what’s up” and before you can say, “Well, I’m here for you “they’ve buggered off to deal with it.

Khan has definitely come of age.

Even with the trials reported of her experience in making this album, she’s maintained her edge of savior faire and is easily one of pop’s most imaginative contemporaries. She’ll be making her way to Laneway this summer and there’s no doubt she’ll put on one of the most uniquely sensual sets.

WRITTEN BY JUSTIN FOWLER

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FRIDAY 26

PIETARI INKINEN

GANG BANG

NZSO MUSIC DIRECTOR

LEVEL 2, 6 UPPER QUEEN STREET

SEASON: TUE 23 OCT- SAT 03 NOV

Just off the infamous K’Rd this group exhibition will represent the work of over 40 artists who have established their creative practices within the last decade of being K’Happy together. Far from minimalist this will be a decadent orgy of creativity, in keeping with neighbourhood traditions this will be a Gang Bang.

POTTED POTTER BRUCE MASON CENTRE

7.30PM, $60, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

You’ve seen countless Harry Potter parodies on the internet and YouTube, but have you seen The West End smash hit? All seven books are reduced down to 70 minutes of hilarious comedy which includes a real-life game of Quidditch). There’s also firebreathing dragon, your favourite characters and some ridiculous props. Be spellbound!

SATURDAY 27

What’s an upcoming film you’re excited about?

The Hobbit.

that you…

That I doubled the speed limit in my Porsche 911 (but not in New Zealand).

Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend?

The best wine bar in town.

People say you look like…

The guy on the NZSO poster.

What happens when you mix CocaCola with Pepsi?

Copsi.

Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is…

Steak Diane.

TROCKs

The best TV show around at the moment is…

Big fan of Friends forever.

ASB THEATRE

The best place for a date night is…

Again, the best wine bar in town.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, familiarly called the “Trocks”, has become a worldwide institution since their inception in 1974. Dancing a fine line between high art and high camp, and always with a wicked sense of fun and mastery of technique, these darlings of the ballet world will appeal to dance aficionados and complete novices alike.

You’d get arrested if the police knew

Kittens or puppies?

Puppies.

What generic current affair has your blood boiled?

New Zealand professional orchestra sector review.

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SUNDAY 28

THE FETISH BALL

MARY POPPINS

STUDIO

THE CIVIC 7.30PM, $55 - $145, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ WED 24 OCT - SUN 02 DEC

9PM, $60-120, THEFETISHBALL.COM/TICKET

It’s a little bit naughty, not a whole lot of nice, but as always the outrageously fun ball is a whole new world for newbies and veterans alike. It’s a night of sinful entertainment, so don’t be shy, with Miss Anthropy bringing the audience to their knees with burlesque, sparks flying from Mr and Mrs Smith and Melbourne’s own Miss Polly Filla.

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Anyone who has seen the Disney film and experienced the magic of Mary can only be too thrilled about witnessing the onstage delights of the award-winning show. You’ll be singing along to all the classics, including my favourite ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’.

Watching Mary flying between magical worlds right before your eyes.

TOI AOTEAROA

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DANCE

10AM, EVERYDAY

Explore the gallery’s permanent collection in one of the largest and most absorbing presentations of NZ art, featuring sculpture, video, photography and more as an artistic journey through our history. Travel from the present day back to the 1600s, uncovering the creativity and cultural diversity of New Zealanders.

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A LIVE PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE AT STARDOME (UNDER LICENCE)

Experience the iconic musical through live performances, immersive animation and special effects in the planetarium dome.

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WEDnESDAY 24 FAIR GO AD AWARDS

FRANKENWEENIE 3D

TV ONE, 7.30PM

Ads. They’re addictive, they get us talking and most importantly they sell us stuff. But they become such a big part of pop culture that Fair Go have a whole awards show dedicated to them! The “Money is Good/ Bad” ads would have got my vote, but they were for BNZ! Disappointment after months of waiting!

directed by TIM BURTON Starring WINONA RYDER, CATHERINE O’HARA AND MARTIN SHORT

ROVE LA TV3, 9:30PM

He’s the Australian, less flamboyant equivalent of Britian’s Graham Norton and he’s back on our screens with the second season of Rove LA. In this episode, Rove sits down with comedian Russell Brand, singer Adam Lambert and comedian Kristen Schaal (Flight of the Conchord’s Mel). He’ll get down to the nitty-gritty, while always maintaining a sense of humour.

FRIDAY 26 EPISODES TV ONE, 11PM

The award-winning comedy follows a successful British husband and wife comedy team and their unsuccessful move to Hollywood. It’s more of former Friends’ Matt Le Blanc poking fun at himself and his failure (a la Joey), but it is also a good laugh and a true behind-the-scenes look at fame and fortune.

I can’t remember the last time Disney made a film as deranged and intensely morbid as Frankenweenie.

With its cast of pale, saucer-eyed, zombie-like characters, macabre corpse-resurrecting, graverobbing shenanigans and gloomy monochrome palette, Tim Burton’s return to stop-motion animation is fairly nightmarish stuff for what’s essentially “family entertainment” (the irony, of course, is that back in 1984 when Burton submitted his original Frankenweenie short for Disney, he was fired). A homage to James Whale’s 1931 classic Frankenstein, this is his spryest, most consistently enjoyable – and refreshingly Johnny Depp-less – film in years, especially after the leaden miscalculations of Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.

It plays like textbook, backto-basics Burton though, so Frankenweenie isn’t exactly

awe-inspiring in the way it might have been had it had seen the light of day in the ‘80s. Rather than break any new ground, John August’s script is a time-tested, boy-and-his-dog tale, borrowing and referencing – Edward Gorey, Vincent Price (see Martin Landau’s science teacher Mr Rzykruski), Gamera, other Burton movies – as it revisits those old themes (playing God, mob mentality) from Mary Shelley’s novel. But for dog-lovin’ celluloid nostalgists, Frankenweenie’s predictability and lack of ambition can probably be forgiven. Sparky’s an adorable creation, and if you can see past the film’s string of horror nods, Burton has made a highly affectionate bit of ghoulishness that remembers the warm, lustrous magic of black-andwhite images flickering across the big screen.

WRITTEN BY AARON YAP, FLICKS.CO.NZ

SATURDAY 27

THE ROLLING STONES: SOME GIRLS

THE TREE OF LIFE

ARTS CHANNEL, 9.30pm

RIALTO CHANNEL, 8.30pm

Go behind the stage of The Rolling Stones’ 1978 USA tour in support of their Some Girls album. Filmed at the Will Rogers Memorial Centre in Fort Worth, Texas, on 18 July, 1978, this concert is typical of the tour with the Rolling Stones delivering a raw, energetic performance in front of a crowd who clearly love the show.

Some people loved it; some people booed it out of the cinema. Terrence Malick’s films take some adjusting (ie The Thin Red Line and walking through grass for three hours), but it is undeniable his work is beautifully shot. Brad Pitt and Sean Penn star in this three-time Oscar nominated film.

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN

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She’s one of the most iconic stars of the 20th century, and young 23-year-old Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne) had the privilege of spending one week with her on the set of her infamous film, The Prince and the Showgirl.

Michelle Williams gives an outstanding performance of Marilyn at her most extravagant and fragile.

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ODDFELLOW’S CAFE 438 SELWYN STREET

Coffee, coffee, coffee! Oh sorry, all this talk about Hummingbird Coffee at Oddfellow’s got me excited.

Café manager, Jenny Macdonald, has a lifetime of experience in food. Good for us then that she is sharing her skills in the form of freshly-baked counter food – made the traditional way.

BEACH BABYLON 232 ORIENTAL PARADE

Mixing a touch of the 1960s and 1970s beach house style, this retro café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Enjoy your pancakes in the morning sun, or get your friends around in the cozy setting for some intimate fondue dinners.

ARCADIA

It’s difficult to find anything bad written about Arcadia, and everything good is written in understated tones. This lovely café likes to keep its praise on the down low because that’s the kind of modest people they are. Truth is, owners Tom and Jane have a fantastic place to meet on a cold winter’s day or for a gorgeous summer lunch.

They have kitted out their café with a great retro vibe, a wide range of delicious things to eat and drink, and not to mention top-notch service. Located on Symonds Street near the University, needless to say it’s a popular hangout for those in the know.

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229 SYMONDS STREET

DAYTIME

DATE night

OPEN LATE

CASUAL DINING

NEW KID

CHEAP AND CHEERFUL

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

TAKEAWAY

OUTDOOR

SHARE

auckland EATERIES AGENTS & MERCHANTS

6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

DE POST

466 Mt Eden Rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.

MEXICO

23 Britomart Place (09) 366-1759 The Strand Takapuna (09) 280-1487 Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and Mexican Beer. Arrive early for a table.

170 Jervois Rd 376-5367

THAI ME UP MOOCHOWCHOW

JAM ORGANIC CAFE

33-35 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna 4861-600

CHAPEL

23 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-6262 Like a stroll through the fragrant night markets & food stalls of Bangkok, MooChowChow is a boost to the senses.

147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR 86 Federal St (09) 363-7048

37 Drake St (09) 379-8167 The focus: people who want to enjoy each other’s company with a great glass of wine and tasty plates.

District Dining

50 Customs St East (09)368-5315 Fresh, affordable bistro dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Designed to share.

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7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

HERNE BAY LOCAL

31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service

DEPOT

SALE ST

PINXTOS (Opening October)

169 K’Rd (09) 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE 935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

VERONA

128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas

ORVIETO CAFE LIBERTINE

244 Ponsonby Rd (09) 376-9909

144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

GIG GUIDE

SHIT WORTH DOING

WELLINGTON gig guide Wed 24 Gomez The Quincenara Tour w/ Delaney Davidson 8PM, Opera House, Wellington

Kroon For Your Kai 9PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Miles Calder & The Rumours w/ Lost Bird 9PM, Bodega

Luke Hurley

10PM, Mighty Mighty, $10

The Session

10PM, Matterhorn

Thu 25 Acoustic Routes concert w/ The Prowse Brothers 8PM, Meow, $15

Bandeoke

8PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Bulletholes 4 - Exploring The Unknown Release Tour 8PM, Bar Medusa

DJ Michah, B-Lo, Gus & Kev Fresh

Betty’s Function House & Bar

HUF, Benny Tipene, The Nerines

Terror of the Deep, Blackwings, Boss Christ & his Flaming Burns Brothers 10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Wellington Rape Crisis Birthday Party Meow

Sat 27

Fri 26

8 Foot Sativa 2012 Tour

Black Wings, Boss Christ & Terror of the Deep

Bond Street Bridge, Wellington Sea Shanty Society, D Burmester & the Blind

Ghetto Red Hot presents Jahdan Blakkamoore

Songs of the Salty Sea with Bond Street Bridge, Wgtn Sea Shanty Soc., D Burmester Twinset

4PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

9PM, San Francisco Bath House

10PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Cumbia Satanica

9PM, Bodega

10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Matthew Pickering ‘Up at the Bunkers’ Tour

Danse Macabre Halloween Event

7PM, St Peters Hall, $10

6PM, Bar Medusa, $10

Newtown Rocksteady

Insanity 3

10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

10AM, The Burgundy Room (Bodega)

9PM, Mighty Mighty, 5 Clams

10PM, Mighty Mighty, $10

Mighty Mighty

Plastic Paco w No Aloha

6PM, Secret Level, $5

Sun 28 Baby Loves Disco Disco Spooktacular Tour!

12PM, The Grand, $12

Klezmer Cafe & Friends Chicago Bar

Recovery Sessions Feat. The Dreamers 3PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

The Troubles Meow

SHIT WORTH DOING

auckland gig guide Tue 23

General Lee

Jeremy Pickford

Deck Party

Kings Arms Quiz

GOMEZ THE QUINCENARA TOUR W/ DELANEY DAVIDSON

John Holmes

DeeWhy, Sample Gee, Grant Marshall

9PM, The Kings Arms

Masters At Work

6PM, The Britomart Country Club

open mic night

8PM, The Windsor Castle

7PM, Chapel Bar

8PM, The Powerstation

Jason Eli

6PM, Commons

Old School DJs

Lee Gray Duo

8PM, Elephant Wrestler

Lola

7PM, Merchant Bar

Mark Tronson Duo

Wed 24 Conch Records at BCC

8PM, Malt Bar

Mojo Risers

Shards Of Sky, Kulus, The Crimsin Vendetta and Osmose!

Nick D

Creative Jazz Club 8PM, 1885 Basement, $10

Dirty Diana 7PM, Chapel Bar

Grant Marshall and Nigel Love

Open Mike Night

8PM, The Kings Arms Tavern

Tido

6PM, Everybodys

5PM, Sale St

Fri 26

Jason Skelton

Adam

7PM, Merchant Bar

Karaoke

8PM, QF Tavern

MAINZ a tribute to Trinity

8PM, The Kings Arms, $5

Racket Book Swap 6PM, Racket

Rebecca Melrose Live at Verona Cafe 9PM, Verona Cafe

Sinclarity - Wake Up New Zealand Tour 2012 8PM, The Globe Bar, $10

9PM, Snapdragon

Ben Wah, Normski 6PM, Northern SteamShip

Brett Polley 9PM, Florries

Cian

6PM, Commons

David Shanhun 8PM, Moretons Bar

Dean Te Paa 8PM, De Post

DJ Tenderloins & Connor Nestor 6PM, Libertine

Thu 25

Double Dutch

Acoustic Thursday Ft. Hugh McCarroll

Double Vision

5PM, Northern SteamShip

Acoustic Thursday w/ Eli 7PM, Neighbourhood

Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon 7PM, Nuffield St.

Alex Richards

9PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Beauty

8PM, Snapdragon

Carter Pearce 7PM, Libertine

DeeWhy & Selecta Sam 6PM, Sale St

Flex

8PM, The Corner Store

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6PM, Racket

6PM, The Britomart Country Club

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5PM, Chapel Bar

8PM, Glen Eden RSA

Evermore 9PM, Juice Bar

For Love Not Money 8PM, 1885 Britomart

Friday Night with Gerry 8PM, Malt, Free

George FM Live-To-Air 12PM, The Britomart Country Club

Halloween-Core

7PM, The Rising Sun, $10

HAUNTED HOUSE feat. DJ MANCHOO

9PM, Stampede Bar Papakura

Jason Eli

6PM, Commons

9PM, The Patriot 8PM, GBS Bar

10PM, 1885 Basement

Nigel Love

6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Page3, Sample Gee and DeeWhy 5PM, Sale St

People Of Paris, Sweet Mix Kids, Tido 6PM, Racket

Rose Alice, Long Boss 5PM, Everybodys

Sinclarity - Wake Up New Zealand Tour 2012 7PM, Black Salt, $10

Solly , Sane

5PM, Neighbourhood

The Dawn of Azazel 8PM, The Kings Arms

The Friday Blender 8PM, Chapel Bar

The Gunslingers Ball 8PM, The Powerstation

The Shocking & Stunning Polter Duel EP Release Show, w/ Proton Beast, H D S P N S

9PM, Whammy Bar, Auckland, $5

Trip To The Moon 8AM, Backbeat Bar

Sat 27 A Ponsonby Institution 8PM, Chapel Bar

Arc of Ascent, Somme 9PM, Whammy Bar, $10

Baby Loves Disco Disco Spooktacular Tour!

12PM, Sale St, $12

David Shanhun 8PM, De Post

5PM, Neighbourhood

7PM, Sale St, Free

Departure Club

10PM, 1885 Britomart, $10

DJ Linley Latu

7PM, The Deck, Skycity

DJ Sister Act 4PM, Chapel Bar

Dylan, TDK

9PM, Snapdragon

Flex

8PM, Racket

Frank Booker 7PM, Everybodys

Frank Booker 7PM, Commons

Freaks Ball 7PM, Elevation

GUNSLINGERS BALL

9PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, $27

Jason Kyle

9PM, Northern SteamShip

Jason Mohi 8PM, MaltBar

Jason Skelton 9PM, Florries

Johnny Holmes, Mikey Havoc 7PM, Libertine

Julian Dyne 7PM, Commons

Mark Tronson Duo 7PM, Merchant Bar

Mojo Risers

8PM, Rickshaw Eddys

Naquadah 10 Year Anniversary Gig w/ Guests 8PM, The Kings Arms

Nyntee

5PM, The Britomart Country Club

Olde Hallows Eve at MOTAT 7PM, MOTAT

Pat 4 President 9PM, The Patriot

Plum Green - Album Release Auckland 9PM, The Wine Cellar

Sahne hand

8PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Saturday at Sale St 7PM, Sale St

t SHIT WORTH DOING

auckland gig guide Sinclarity - Wake Up New Zealand Tour 2012 7PM, Juice Bar, $10

Snakeskin Suitcase with Adam McGrath 8PM, The Lucha Lounge, $15

Tom Bates

10PM, 1885 Basement

Wolf Pack

Sun 28 Blend

2PM, Merchant bar

Britomart Sunday Service

2PM, The Britomart Country Club

Craig Anthony 2PM, De Post

8PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

DeeWhy, Ultan Burke, Grant Marshall and Sample Gee 2PM, Sale St

Southern Fried Sunday 5PM, The Kings Arms, $10

Sunday at Sale St 2PM, Sale St

Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System

WAITAKERE FESTIVAL 11AM, Henderson Park

Mon 29 Club Connoisseurs 6PM, Chapel Bar

Kings Arms Music Quiz 9PM, The Kingsarms Tavern

3PM, Chapel Bar

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Tue 23

Thu 25

Fri 26

Sat 27

Eastern Family

DJ Nacoa & Natalie Slade

Halloween

Baby Loves Disco - Disco Spooktacular Tour

8PM, Pomeroy’s

Kate Anastasiou

8PM, The Monday Room

Wed 24 Dr Sanchez

8.30PM, The Monday Room

Matt Von Voin

8.30PM, The Brewery

RDU 98.5FM Jagermeister Decknology 2012 Category Finals

9PM, The Monday Room

Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School: Monster Bash 7.30PM, Canterbury Bowling Club, $13

Fleck

7.30PM, Chats Bar

Lindon Puffin

8.30PM, The Brewery

RDU 98.5FM Jagermeister Decknology 2012 Category Finals

9PM, Wunderbar, $5

Lincoln Drive

10PM, The Bedrock Bar

Myele Manzanza at CBD Bar 9PM, CBD Bar

Sign Of the Firebird 9PM, Becks Alehouse

Von Voin Strum w/ Unemployed Supermodels & Friends 8PM, Dux Live

12PM, The Running Bull, $12

House Mafia

9PM, The Monday Room

Jahdan Blakkamoore 10PM, Winnies Ferrymead, $25

The 76th PulzarFM Sleepless 4 Child Cancer Marathon 6PM, CBD Bar, $30

Oktoberfest

11PM, Fox & Ferret The Palms

Optimus Gryme

8PM, Dux Live

8PM, Dux Live, $20

8PM, Dux Live

REGIONAL gig guide Wed 24 Dragon 40th Anniversary Tour Civic Theatre, Invercargill

Swamp Thing

The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua

Fri 26 8 Foot Sativa 2012 Tour

8PM, The Badcave, Palmerston North

Rocky Rhodes

Halloween w/ Devilskin

The Cabana, Napier

Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club, Hamilton

Sins Of The South Tour

Thu 25

9AM, Players Entertainment Centre, Invercargill

8 Foot Sativa 2012 Tour

These Four Walls - Living to Write the End Tour

The Royal, Palmerston North

Dragon 40th Anniversary Tour Sammy’s, Dunedin

Katikati Ukelele Group Homewood Park Tennis Club, Katikati

Rock’n’Rollin K’vin N’lan’s 29th Everywhere, North Island

Double EP Release: Benny Tipene & Huf

8PM, The Shed, Rotorua, $10

Sat 27 Chickstock IV

4PM, The Den, Dunedin

The Shed, Rotorua

Metallicover - The Real Metallica Covers Band The Cabana, Napier

Sins Of The South Tour 9PM, Dunedin Musicians Club, Dunedin

The Lazyboyz Legends of Rock Show

The Vampire Ball

The Basement Bar, New Plymouth

Sun 28 Bulletholes 4 - Exploring The Unknown Release Tour The Badcave, Palmerston North

Jo Little & Jared Smith

Red Rock Bar & Cafe, Queenstown

Plastic Paco w Kieran Cooper

9AM, Space Monster, Wanganui

The Woolshed Tavern, Reporoa

TastyBrown Album Tour

Kaiah Bar, Rotorua

The Killer Halloween Dress Up Party 3

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BARS

Shit worth dRINKING

VERONA 169 KARANGAHAPE ROAD

Described as home to some “contemporary cuisine” and famous for its chocolate cake, another reason to hit Verona up is for their extensive wine list and top-shelf delights. The cool thing is you can sit in your own private booth for two, or sit at the bar and enjoy a slice of inner city life.

GRAND CENTRAL 27 HOOD ST

Tucked away off the beaten track, Grand Central is the kind of place to suit all needs, all kinds. Earlier in the evening, sit back and sip on a cocktail two. When the DJ starts doing his thing on the decks, you can expect to be joined by a large range of guests on the dance floor.

BUNGALOW POLO CLUB

First established in Bangalore, India in the 1800s, this Wellington bar celebrates the club’s rich history. The bar has maintained the sense of style and class that would have been dripping from the original club rooms.

They’ve retained an old-English sense of style with red curtains, mood-setting lamps and even polo clubs and helmets on the walls. Although they’re not quite as hoity-toity as their original counterpart, it’s the perfect place for outstanding service for an after-work wind down. You can also sign up for their (non)exclusive club to receive some pretty sweet deals.

VIBE Key

63 COURTENAY PLACE DAYTIME

SPORTS BAR

OPEN LATE

DANCE FLOOR

FOOD

ONE NIGHT STAND

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

LIVE MUSIC

AFTER WORK

CRAFT BEERS

ILLEGAL IN NINE COUNTRIES, THESE SEX PANTHERS OF SAN DIEGAN SLOW JAM ARE WELL RECEIVED BY AUDIENCES 60% OF THE TIME... ALL OF THE TIME. EVERY WED NIGHT FROM 8PM, CHAPEL - 147 PONSONBY RD

shit worth Drinking

auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY PONSONBY Chapel

147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528 For a quiet afternoon drink with friends in the sun, a light bite, a la carte dining or a great night out.

RACKET BAR

6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.

WHAMMY BAR

179 Karangahape Road

SNAPDRAGON WINE CELLAR

204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club.

MTEDEN EDEN Mt

QUAY ST CLUBROOMS

183 K’Rd 377-8293

MEXICO GOLDEN DAWN

Crossroads of Ponsonby & Richmond Rds Ph (09) 376-9929

GRAND CENTRAL

126 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-1260 Ponsonby’s longest serving bar with live music/DJ 7 nights. 2 for 1 happy hour & licensed to 5am.

23 Britomart Place (09) 366-1759 Drink in the eclectic front bar or settle into the cosy dining area to explore the short but compelling menu.

DE POST

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET

JULEP

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL 128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas

THE PONSONBY (Belgian Beer Cafe)

1-3 St Mary’s Rd (09) 376-6092 A little piece of Europe in the heart of Ponsonby. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend, for an intimate dinner or a refreshing after-work beverage...

BRITOMART BRITOMART

DOC BAR

352 K’Rd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat

PARNELL PARNELL 117 St Georges Bay Rd (09) 309-3586 A Parnell institution for sports events, craft beers and superb food with the recent addition of top-notch live gigs.

KINGS ARMS

SHANGHAI LIL’S

59 France St (09) 373-3240

311 Parnell Rd 358 0868

FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

1 Wellesley St West (09) 377-3144 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.

144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

1885 - Britomart

27 Galway St (09) 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Auckland’s biggest club nights.

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

THE BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, cocktail jugs and vinylonly DJs.

VERONA

169 K’Rd (09) 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

Q Theatre

305 Queen Street For lunch and a glass of wine. Or grab a snack, enjoy a Supreme coffee and power up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of hotpressed or old school doorstop sandwiches, serious salads, biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultracheap Artists’ Pot of the Day.

204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 Watch the game while your girlfriend goes dancing.

VICTORIA VICTORIAPARK PARK THE PADDINGTON

152 Ponsonby Rd (09) 378-8186

PINXTOS (Opening Oct)

466 Mt Eden Rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.

THE CLADDAGH

372-376 Broadway (09) 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.

VIADUCT VIADUCT

KINGSLAND KINGSLAND

SALE ST

7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 A unique collection of spaces award-winning microbrewery, bistro dining, dance floor with live music, celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR

37 Drake St (09) 379-8167 Focuses on the fact that people want to enjoy each other’s company with a great glass of wine and tasty plates, without the constraints of having to book or have a meal at a certain time.

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 This new bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist. Guests can sit and order from anywhere within the space - plates to share in the dining area, mains at the bar.

Neighbourhood Brewbar

498 New North Rd (09) 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop Neighbourhood celebrates the craft of beer and is perfect for after work drinks or a Sunday session on the sun drenched outdoor courtyard.

THE OAKROOM 17 Drake 300 6313

GTION WELLINOMING BARS C ON SO

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tours & events

Upcoming tours & events THE BATS

Fri 02 Nov Leigh Sawmill Café, Leigh Sat 03 Nov Bodega, Wellington

BEN HARPER (US)

Sat 03 Nov Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 05 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

THE BLACK KEYS (US) 95BFM XMAS PARTY

Fri 07 Dec Cassette, Auckland

ACTION BRONSON (US) Thu 10 Jan Galatos, Auckland

ALABAMA SHAKES (US)

Tue 15 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

ALAN DAVIES (UK)

Fri 01 Feb Town Hall, Auckland Sat 02 Feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sun 03 Feb, Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Whangarei Tue 05 Feb Founders Theatre, Hamilton Wed 06 Feb Aurora Centre, Christchurch Thu 07 Feb TSB Theatre, New Plymouth Fri 08 Feb Opera House, Wellington

ALESTORM (UK)

Thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland

Sat 03 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 05 Nov TSB Bank Arena, Wellington

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Tue 23 Oct - Sun 27 Oct Maidment Theatre, Auckland

DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH

Sat 15 Dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland

GRIMES (CA)

Fri 23 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Fri 30 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

Thu 13 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 14 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland

BLONDIE & THE STRANGLERS

GRIZZLY BEAR (US) Tue 20 Nov The Opera House, Wellington Wed 21 Nov Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

Thu 29 Nov Trusts Stadium, Auckland

BOYZ II MEN (US)

Sun 02 Dec The Opera House, Wellington Mon 03 Dec Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier Tue 04 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Wed 05 Dec Claudelands Arena, Hamilton

CAIRO KNIFE FIGHT

THE GUNSLINGER’S BALL

Fri 26 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 27 Oct Leigh Sawmill, Leigh

DIRTY PROJECTORS (US)

Wed 23 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland Thu 24 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington

Thu 22 Nov Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 23 Nov Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 24 Nov The Thirsty Dog, Auckland

ED SHEERAN (UK)

CALVIN HARRIS, MAJOR LAZER & BASSNECTAR

ELLIE GOULDING (UK)

THE CIVIL WARS (US) Tue 19 Mar St James Theatre, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland

CLIFF RICHARD (UK)

Sat 26 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 28 Jan TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 31 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

Sun 27 Jan Q Theatre, Auckland Wed 30 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington

Tue 15 Jan Studio, Auckland

BLEEDERS

Fri 30 Nov ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

AMANDA PALMER (US)

CRYSTAL CASTLES (CA)

COLDPLAY (UK) Sat 10 Nov Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

Thu 25 Oct Studio, Auckland Fri 26 Oct Studio, Auckland

EMMYLOU HARRIS (UK) Sun 18 Nov Vector Arena (Theatre Mode), Auckland

EVERCLEAR (US)

KIDS OF 88

Wed 17 Oct Juice Bar, Auckland Thu 18 Oct Studio, Auckland

Fri 02 Nov Bodega, Wellington Fri 09 Nov Bedford, Christchurch Sat 17 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland

EVERMORE

LAGWAGON (US)

Fri 26 Oct Juice Bar, Auckland

EXODUS

Sat 31 Dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach

Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

Mon 14 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

GOMEZ (UK)

ART IN THE DARK

Fri 09 Nov - Sat 10 Nov Western Park, Auckland

Tue 23 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 24 Oct The Opera House, Wellington

BAND OF HORSES (US)

GREG JOHNSON

Tue 15 Jan Town Hall, Wellington Wed 16 Jan Town Hall, Auckland

BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING

Sat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay

BATHS (US)

Wed 14 Nov Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 15 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington

CONVERSE EVOLUTION

Sat 03 Nov Real Groovy, Auckland

COROMANDEL GOLD 2012 Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

Fri 08 Mar TSB Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

FRED WESLEY (US)

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (US)

HOMEGROWN

Wed 14 Nov Meteor Theatre, Hamilton Thu 15 Nov Victoria Theatre, Auckland Fri 16 Nov Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 17 Nov The Paddington, Auckland Thu 22 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 23 Nov Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Sun 25 Nov Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Thu 29 Nov The Osti, Waiheke Island Fri 30 Nov Sammy’s, Dunedin Sat 01 Dec Dux Live, Christchurch

Wed 12 Dec San Fran Bathhouse, Wellington Thu 13 Dec Kings Arms, Auckland

LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012

Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough

LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013 Mon 28 Jan Silo Park, Auckland

LINKIN PARK (US)

Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

MINISTRY OF SALSA Sat 24 Nov Studio

MORE FM VINEYARD TOUR

Fri 15 Feb Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Sat 16 Feb Sileni Estates Winery, Hawkes Bay Sun 17 Feb Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough Tue 19 Feb Trafalgar Park, Nelson Fri 22 Feb The Groynes, Christchurch Sat 23 Feb Turanga Creek Vineyard, Auckland

tours & events

Upcoming tours & events MOUNT EERIE (US)

Fri 01 Feb Wine Cellar, Auckland Sat 02 Feb Puppies, Wellington Mon 04 Feb Barrytown Hall, Barrytown Tue 05 Feb Tim’s Place, Marahau Wed 06 Feb Wunderbar, Lyttelton Thu 07 Feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin Fri 08 Feb Public Art Gallery, Dunedi

PARKWAY DRIVE (AUS) Wed 12 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS (UK)

SMOKE DZA (US)

PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE…

RIVAL STATE

SOUTHSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL 2012

Sat 16 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 17 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, North Auckland Sat 23 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown

Thu 07 Feb CBS Arena, Christchurch Sat 09 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

Sat 02 Nov Bodega, Wellington

Tue 23 Oct - Sun 11 Nov Auckland

STEPHEN MERCHANT (UK)

Mon 17 Dec Opera House, Wellington Wed 19 Dec Town Hall, Auckland

PAUL DI’ANNO & BLAZE BAYLEY (UK)

STONERFEST

POTTED POTTER

THE UKULELE FESTIVAL

Sat 01 Dec Whammy Bar & Wine Cellar, Auckland

Fri 07 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sat 08 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland

MORRISSEY (UK)

Thu 15 Nov Hard Luck Cafe, Auckland Fri 16 Nov Bodega, Wellington

Sat 01 Dec Trusts Stadium, Auckland

Wed 24 Oct - Sun 28 Oct Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

Fri 14 Dec Town Hall, Wellington Sat 15 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland

MUMFORD & SONS (UK)

RUSSELL BRAND (UK)

Fri 02 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 03 Nov Town Hall, Wellington Sun 04 Nov Town Hall, Wellington Tue 06 Nov CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

Wed 28 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

RYAN KERSHAW BAND

Sat 27 Oct Red Eye, Whangarei

NICKELBACK (US)

SHIHAD

Fri 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

PLUM GREEN

Thu 27 Oct The Wine Cellar, Auckland

PRETTY LIGHTS (US) Thu 31 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 01 Feb Studio, Auckland

THE PRETTY THINGS (UK)

Tue 11 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland

NICKI MINAJ (US)

Sat 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

RADIOHEAD (UK)

Tue 06 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

NIGHTWISH (FI)

Tue 08 Jan Studio, Auckland

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US) Sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland

NORTHERN BASS FESTIVAL

Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Mangawhai

NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Wed 23 Oct - Wed 31 Oct Masterton

OMAR RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ GROUP (USA)

Tue 27 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington Wed 28 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

OPSHOP

REGINA SPEKTOR (US)

OWL CITY (US)

RHYTHM & ALPS

Fri 16 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland

Fri 28 Dec - Sat 29 Dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch

PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013

RHYTHM & VINES

Sat 03 Nov Old St Paul’s, Wellington

Fri 25 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Mon 03 Dec Town Hall, Auckland

Sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne

Wed 26 Dec Station Village, Lower Hutt Sat 29 Dec Brewers In The Park, Mt Maunganui Mon 31 Dec Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka Wed 02 Jan Butlers Reef, Oakura Thu 03 Jan Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat 05 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana

SHOTOVER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA

Fri 04 Jan Bodega, Wellington Thu 10 Jan Cassette, Auckland

VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS

Thu 01 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

Sat Feb 09 Littles Road, Queenstown

THE WAR OF THE WORLD

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ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN ENGLISH SINGER/SONGWRITER ELENA JANE “ELLIE” GOULDING HAS ESTABLISHED HERSELF AS ONE OF THE HOTTEST THINGS IN CONTEMPORARY POP MUSIC. She’d bagged the BBC’s Sound Of... prize before debuting at number one in the British charts back in 2010 with Lights, as well as taking home the Critic’s Choice at the Brit Awards – only one of two people to take both those titles in the same year. The other was the now famously heartbroken Adele back in 2008. She even performed a take on Elton John’s hearttugger ‘Your Song’ at last year’s royal wedding bash. Labelled as the most enthralling and authentic music star of recent times, Goulding heads our way shortly to start touring on the back of her latest album’s release. Let’s put her under the microscope.

Goulding’s voice is her biggest asset, described as having a hoarse timbre.

It’s not really enough to throw the unique stamp at her forehead – edgy and breathy female vocalists have been lurking about pop in common supply for a while now – but what she does with it, well, that’s enough to set her apart.

She sits on a hypnotising perch in the valleys between indie and pop, sewing her sweet soprano voice between a variety of musical altitudes from the synth heavy to the soft hooks. When you travel away from her mainstream singles such as ‘Starry Eyed’ and ‘Under The Sheets’ – which have showcased her two-move robo-dance abilities on MTV – ­ there’s a certain complexity about the mystic texture of her music. She uses her voice like an instrument.

For her first visit to New Zealand, she’s put us up at the top of the tour schedule for the launch of her much anticipated album Halcyon. Her debut album was re-released with six extra tracks as Bright Lights in November 2010, so whether or not the new record is second or third is a matter of personal opinion.

It is, however, a follow up nonetheless for the clearly starved fans who sold out her first night at Auckland’s The Studio. The lead track ‘Anything Could Happen’ is a somewhat blatant observation – at least in title – of a lass that came from small town Herefordshire in England to become a

staple fixture on many a radio station. It’s also a track of irresistible propulsion and ferocious power with a euphoric optimism that is stalked by doubt and ambiguity.

When she sings repeatedly, “I know it’s gonna be”, you can hear Goulding clinging tenaciously to confidence. Even as uncertainty snaps at her heels, she is striding towards the future, but with a glance over her shoulder at the pain in her past –at war with herself, with the opposing instincts that have always informed her songwriting. So irresistible is her charm, Nike have leapt on Goulding, offering a few fans the opportunity to meet the overnight superstar during her time in Auckland. By attending Nike + Run Club fans have the opportunity to win some sweet Ellie Runs Nike merch’ too.

Stardom has treated Goulding pretty good so far – affording her the opportunity to hang out with the likes of Tinie Tempah, Chiddy Bang, Mika, Bassnectar and boyfriend Skrillex. She’s also toured alongside Passion Pit and Katy Perry. For a Kiwi connection, Halcyon was co-produced by herself and Kish Mauve’s Jim Eliot, who also worked on Ladyhawke’s selftitled debut.

WRITTEN BY JUSTIN FOWLER

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Halo and I go way back – all the way back to the very first. So I had a few thoughts going through my mind when I stepped into Microsoft’s Sydney headquarters, for a multi-hour Halo 4 marathon.

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First, I played Halo 4’s single player story mode, which sees the welcome return of series protagonist Master Chief. Without giving anything away, he ... finds things are not as originally intended.

It struck me immediately how technically impressive the title is. Materials look every bit like they should, levels are rich with detail and the polish on display is second to none. Particles float through the air, helping you appreciate when you’re under the effects of gravity, vacuum, etc and the lighting effects look simply stunning.

Part of our single player experience was our introduction to the Prometheans, Halo 4’s new enemies. These guys are badass and their weaponry adds welcome variety to Master Chief’s arsenal, too.

Next we headed over to play some multiplayer – starting with the game’s traditional death match modes. This continued to reinforce the vision – and budget – behind the title, with exploration leading to all sorts of nooks, crannies, and fun gameplay opportunities.

Next was the outrageously generous Spartan Ops, Halo 4’s cooperative campaign. Spartan Ops will be released in five-mission chunks, once a week, for 10 weeks after launch. Each episode comes with a cinematic and each of the 50 levels can be played by one to four players, online or off. And unlike most DLC, Spartan Ops is included in the price. That’s right, a 50-mission bonus campaign you can play alone or with friends, for free.

We played through the first part of an episode and the experience oozed Halo. Every critical element of the experience was there and having chums to kick around with heightened the enjoyment I got from it.

It’s easy to get jaded when you see high-profile games day in, day out. It’s easy to slip into reviewer mode, and to start looking beyond what you’re seeing, to the flaws that lie beneath. What’s rare is when, while looking for faults, you can’t find any. Without question, Halo 4 is now the game I’m most looking forward to for the rest of the year.

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BLACK WIDOW

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I believe that everything should have a cute/ pretty style to it, so I try to incorporate the latest trends around New Zealand with a touch of my love for cute Which historical figure had some wicked style?

I think it goes without saying that Audrey Hepburn did. She’s glamorous and stunning. Her style was subtle and elegant – a real lady.

What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo?

I am a big fan of some of Katy Perry’s outrageous outfits and I have always loved Nicole Richie’s style – I love a woman who can dress up a casual look.

Society’s biggest fashion faux-pas?

Leggings worn as pants. This is the absolute worst and everyone knows it! Yet I still see them being worn as pants all the time.

What’s the must-have look this season?

I am quite a casual kind of girl who is also a student and I am loving skinnys with a shaggy knit at the moment, then accessorising that with a neon clutch or jewellery.

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Colours/patterns big this season?

Neon anything and Aztec patterns – I have seen so many adorable Aztec dresses and blazers out as of late.

What are the essentials for a man’s wardrobe?

I think every man needs a good pair of jeans teamed with a nice pair of shoes. Once you have those two you can pretty much mix and match them with anything and not get it wrong.

What are the essentials for a lady’s wardrobe?

A selection of this seasons dresses for outings and a bunch of on-trend casual wear. Everyone woman needs a good pair of killer heels also.

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FRESH OFFERING FOR HALLOWEEN THE QUIRKY KIWI COMEDY-HORROR FRESH MEAT IS A WILD RIDE AND AN AMBITIOUS PROJECT FOR THE CAST AND CREW. Welcome to Halloween. It’s the time of year when new horror movies are released that push the boundaries of good taste, common sense and yet another Paranormal Activity movie comes out where once the Saw films reigned (since that franchise is well and truly buried).

This year, there is a new kid on the block: Fresh Meat. A Kiwi offering, dishing up splatter horror-comedy in the manner in which we are accustomed to – with plenty lashings of blood, sex and violence.

The film centres on an urban middle-class Maori family called the Canes, led by an academic father, Dr Hemi Crane (Temuera Morrison). One day, as they go about their suburban picture-perfect lifestyle, their home is invaded by a gang of dysfunctional criminals – the Tan gang, who have just made a break out of prison. But these unsuspecting convicts soon learn they messed with the wrong family as the tables are turned and the Cranes dark secret is exposed: they are cannibals.

Fresh Meat is not your typical horror. Yes, it has all the best ingredients – “car crashes, shoot outs, lesbian shower scenes, cannibalism, comedy, horror and thrills, all in one movie”, according to director Danny Mulheron – but the Maori culture and stereotypes play a huge part to the serious side of the film, particularly since it is penned by award-winning writer Briar Grace-Smith. Although the original script was Canadian, Briar took considerable steps over three years to putting a New Zealand stamp on the piece.

“What I love about this movie the most is the fact that we were even able to make it,” Danny says with a laugh. “It starts out like another New Zealand movie: there’s the school and the kapa haka, then suddenly we’re at a truck getting shot at, a hand is found in a fridge and people’s expectations are repeatedly turned on their heads for the rest of the film.

Danny says it was intriguing to watch the way a “usually serious, soulful Maori playwright steeped in magic realism” came out with a black comedy-splatter horror mixed with a considerable undertone of cultural questioning.

“All good horror movies are comedies at their heart, but Fresh Meat is also a satire on all sorts of things - an outrageous mash of circumstances that keep elevating the story. It’s a comedy about New Zealand and consumption and ambition. Every character wants something in this movie. Plus it’s so outrageous to do a thing on Maori cannibalism which is completely taboo. I think it shows a degree of maturity in New Zealand that we are actually able to laugh at this idea.”

Known for playing harden Maori characters – his most famous role, of course, being Jake Heke in Once Were Warriors – Temuera says he was attracted to the script for its real comedic side and for taking on a character that was, well, a little bit stuck up with a side of total madness.

“Hemi thinks very highly of himself and he is very educated. He’s just rather partial to human flesh as a viable, sustainable lifestyle. I was in Rotorua at the time of the elections so there were political billboards everywhere. I moulded Dr Hemi Crane on a Maori MP [Te Ururoa Flavel] I saw smiling down at me.

“I fed outstanding Maori politicians and University men into my head and talked with Danny a lot about it. We created a very groomed and precise look. I’ve also tried to soften my look by using my fingers, portraying an educated and fast thinker.”

One of the more interesting characters is Hemi’s boarding school-educated daughter Rina, played by 18-year-old Hanna Tevita. The part-Samoan, part-Dutch/New Zealand actress was plucked from her seventh form school production – it was pure coincidence that Danny was in the audience, watching his niece (who was in Hanna’s class) perform. He recognised a strength in Hanna’s ability to play strong Maori figures, given she was reading a monologue from Verbatim from the point-of-view of a male Maori prisoner. She was given the opportunity to audition for a role she never would have expected: a lesbian schoolgirl cannibal.

“I was really taken back [by the script],” she says. “I had never done anything like this before and of course, I was really nervous. I did have doubts at the beginning. There were Maori speaking bits in it and I’m not Maori. I was like, ‘Oh my god I can’t do that’.”

There were further challenges to overcome for the young actress, who was just 17 at the time of filming. One of them being that the majority of her scenes involved some heavy-handed stuff – something that caught her off guard.

“The audition script had scenes when I’ve just come back from boarding school, when I am talking to Will and then there was one scene where the bad guys are trying to molest me, so I was really surprised by what I read, but once I understood how it all fit together I loved it.”

Being the lesbian schoolgirl in a horror film requires certain prerequisites, as you can imagine, for the male audience members: she is often in her underwear, she makes out with another chick and there is a shower scene.

It’s a lot to take in on your first day.

“The first day [of filming] was one of the shower scenes so after I got that one down I wasn’t too nervous. I got used to being half-naked pretty fast,” she laughs. “But I really loved the gory scenes because I had never seen stuff like that, the props and the fake hands. It was so cool.”

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