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21 - 27 NOV 2012 . NZ’S oNLY FREE WEEKLY STREET PRESS . ISSUE 438 . GROOVEGUIDE.CO.NZ

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The largest Christmas Advent Calendar Auckland has ever seen will be unveiled in Wynyard Quarter next month. Council organization, Waterfront Auckland, is coordinating a project in which local businesses contribute images to a 12 metre high calendar in Silo Park, with doors that open each day from Sat 01 Dec to Tue 25 Dec to reveal a Kiwi Christmas scene. A range of businesses associated with the area board with artists, school kids and radio listeners all contributing to the various Christmas scenes. The artwork will then be auctioned by the auction house Art and Object with proceeds going to the Auckland City Mission.

HALO IS KILLING IT

Halo 4 was release just a week ago and is on track to reach $300 million in global sales in the first week, making it the biggest Halo launch in history and the biggest entertainment launch of the year to date. In the first 24 hours of its release, Halo 4 garnered more than $220 million worldwide, eclipsing the record for the biggest day-one opening in U.S. box office history, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and the biggest movie of 2012, The Avengers – based on U.S. sales alone. The launch of Halo 4 propelled lifetime sales for the Halo franchise beyond $3.38 billion, cementing its status as one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world.

LANEWAY ON THE MARKET

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival have confirmed another band to their 2013 line-up. The indie rock band from Brooklyn, Real Estate, will be performing next years festival held in late January. Real Estate are the 3rd of 6 acts being added to the Laneway Festival line up. It has only been a few months since the band were on our shores playing to a sold out crowd. We are more than happy to have them back.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: LANEWAYFESTIVAL.CO.NZ St Jerome’s Laneway Festival - Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter takes place on Monday 28th January (Auckland Anniversary Day)

OH LOOK AND SEE

San Francisco’s garage rock dominators, Thee Oh Sees are coming back. It’s been a year since thee band played to a New Zealand crowd and they are returning to Auckland to deliver tight psychedelic jams and an unrestrained live show at Whammy on the back of their new release Putrifiers II. “Propulsive, careening, and at times, openly dangerous, Thee Oh Sees are like the house band for a runaway train.” – Pitchfork.

SEE THEM LIVE: THEE OH SEES THU 07 FEB WHAMMY BAR, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE NOW: UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Favourite takeaway? Goat curry.

Favourite classic film? Casablanca.

Favourite childhood memory?

Seeing clouds from the plane on my first trip involving air travel. I asked, “Does God live here?” I was four years old.

Favourite party food? Black pudding.

Favourite vice? Any large bench vice with quick release. But I do use a small hobby-type vice for a lot of jobs in my shed.

Favourite song? Today it’s ‘Highway to Hell’ - AC/DC. It’s the one I want played at my funeral as the coffin goes into the flames.

Favourite meal? Sausage curry.

It’s my specialty. Fish finger curry comes a close second.

Favourite cause? Charity would be St. Giles Hospice near Lichfield.

It’s the first time I’ve had to think about a fave cause. Is there one that tries to stop Simon Cowell from taking over the world via a phone in vote?

Favourite ‘90s TV show? Shooting Stars with Vic and Bob. Favourite type of groupie? The ones with all they’re own teeth are best.

Favourite body part on you? My right knee. I almost lost it in a motorcycle accident. I’m glad I’ve still got it. Every time the weather turns damp it talks to me.

Favourite candy bar? Mr Tom’s Peanut Bar. You can’t get em everywhere, so when I do see them I buy six and have sticky peanut binge. I know it’s wrong.

Favourite current TV show? The Big Bang Theory or Gigglebiz.

SEE THEM LIVE: PAUL DI’ANNO & BLAZE BAYLEY FRI 07 DEC BODEGA, WELLINGTON SAT 08 DEC THE KINGS ARMS, AUCKLAND

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PLAYING THE ‘SILO PARK WEEKEND’ FAVourites The 2012/2013 season at Silo Park has been announced, offering a huge rage of free entertainment at Waterfront Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter throughout summer.

NIAM HEGARTY THE OUTSIDERS

Favourite drink? A cold glass of Lift or a Bloody Mary with lots of olives.

Favourite restaurant/café? I’m going to say Flying Burrito Brothers in Wellington because that is one of the places I am going to hit when I get back to New Zealand.

Favourite takeaway? Pizza, always pizza.

Favourite classic film? I like Dario Argento’s work a lot. Old-school horror and exploitation films, but I am going to say The Lost Boys for today. Is the ‘80s classic? I don’t know, but it is such a good trashy film.

Favourite childhood memory? Jumping up in the morning to put on my shorts in the summer so I could go outside and play.

Favourite party food? Fairy bread. It was definitely better than those purple saveloys called Purpelos – they were very wrong.

The ‘Silo Park weekend’ begins on Friday’s afternoon, with the Silo Night Markets. Visitors can browse over 40 Stalls – including every- thing from international street food, bike repairs, second hand books, craft, tarot readers, recycled clothes and fashion designers. The markets also features weekly entertainment from local and international DJ’s.

Silo Cinema, Auckland’s only regular free outdoor cinema, follows the Silo Markets, where films are projected onto the Silo’s. A variety of films are shown from week to week, with something on the schedule for everyone. It’s an awesome vibe with a bar, food markets, cushions and more. Silo Cinema is a great outing for all ages, families, friends and more. Some of the films coming up include The Blues Brother (Fri 23 Nov), The Band’s Visit (Fri 30 Nov), Spellbound (Fri 07 Dec), Grease (Fri 14 Dec) and Home Alone (Fri 21 Dec). Park your chair somewhere on the grass and have a beer.

Saturday’s are home to Silo Markets from 12pm – 6pm – a veritable mix of food stalls, vintage clothing, flowers, street performers and more. Silo Sessions takes place once a month on a Saturday, with Silo Park playing host to some of New Zealand’s best musical talent, with special guest curators, community groups and collectives creating unique showcases and performances. The Day Markets attract over 50 stallholders who help to transfer Silo Park into a bustling daytime market place.

On December 1st, Silo Park will host its first Silo Sessions of the season, with Israeli producer Kalbata taking the stage as part of Weird Together presents ‘World Together’ – a mini festival of sights & sounds from all four corners of the globe. Nick D and Dick Johnson, who will also be joined by a full live band and Caribeanz Southern Stars Steel Pan Orchestra, will curate this installment of Silo Sessions.

Look out for more info on upcoming events such as Eat Popcorn for Charity, a special Christmas film, which will tie in with helping the Auckland City Mission and films themed around key dates like Valentine’s Day and Waitangi Day. And to think this is ALL free… See you there!

Favourite vice? Cider.

Favourite song? ‘Springtime’ by Leatherface from the UK. Favourite cause? Amnesty International.

Favourite ‘90s TV show? Married with Children.

Favourite word? Obsolete.

Favourite album? Let It Be – The Replacements.

Favourite body part on you? My bloodshot eyes.

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Favourite body part on someone else? I’m an ass man.

Favourite venue? Whammy Bar in Auckland. So seedy, yet so satisfying.

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Favourite lyric? “If the price of milk’s got you down, just thank your god you’re not a cow” – Freddy Fudd Pucker.

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Favourite candy bar? Perky Nana.

Favourite current TV show? Breaking Bad. SEE HIM LIVE: OUTSIDERS THU 22 NOV MIGHTY MIGHTY, WELLINGTON FRI 23 NOV WHAMMY BAR, AUCKLAND SAT 24 NOV TSB STADIUM, NEW PLYMOUTH SAT 24 NOV BASEMENT BAR, NEW PLYMOUTH

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MUSIC

Shit worth doing

Thursday 22 CAIRO KIFE FIGHT

LINDON PUFFIN

DUX LIVE

MALT BAR

8PM, $23, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

8PM

When I first heard about these guys, I remember thinking they would be some kind of alternative folk artist with Middle Eastern influences. Turns out – with a whole lot of synth and guitar – they are one of the more dynamic artists, who are a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll with a real attitude.

A long way from the shaking ground of Lyttelton, Lindon Puffin is heading out from the harbour side for a summer tour. Joined by fellow hometowners The Eastern, Delaney Davidson and The Unfaithful Ways, Puffin is on the road and ready to roll (in the music sense). Enjoy a blend of folk, country and rock.

GREG JOHNSON

TOHU - DOUBLE BILL 2012

SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE

SHED 1: CORBAN ESTATE ARTS CENTRE TOHU – DOUBLE BILL 2012: 7.30PM, $35, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

7.45PM, $40, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

Greg, or as I like to call him “The Man with The Hat”, has been on the scene for 20 years. Kiwi bands these days should hope for similar success! So like any good artist, he’s honouring those years with a special anniversary concert. Supported by Ted Brown and Kurt Shanks from Stellar*.

Join Atamira in their home studio/performance space for a collision of pedal and microphone choreography, video projection, live waiata, electronic music and fashion. All at once! TOHU is two half-hour shows, launching both Moko and Mitimiti standalone dance and music works.

BLEEDERS

OUTSIDERS

BAR MEDUSA

WHAMMY BAR

FRIDAY 23

9PM, $15, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

$10, DOOR SALES ONLY

Once one of the punk legends on the New Zealand scene, the Bleeders slipped away into a hiatus in 2009 after several years of success, including their Best Rock Album in 2006 that went on to sell Gold. One reunion show wasn’t enough so the crew is playing this date in Wellington before Auckland.

Since their debut EP in July 2008, The Outsiders have grown dramatically. Following a belief that location will not hold them back, the band has toured the US, Europe, UK, Australia and New Zealand. They’ve also supported the big dogs such as Against Me, Strike Anywhere, Cobra Skulls, Nothington and many more.

THE BOXCAR RATTLE

DOUBLE DUTCH/DEAN CAMPBELL

THE KINGS ARMS

gig OF THE WEEK

CHAPEL

8PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY

The Boxcar Rattle is playing their last show of the year and one of their last New Zealand shows at The Kings Arms. Next year is a time of change as they plan to head over to Melbourne. They say to become drug addicts. Each to his own, just keep making great music!

Join the legendary Dean Campbell and the George FM Double Dutch as they play a range of styles with chilled out tunes, funky house and beats to get you in the mood to groove all weekend. Get the weekend started the right way with music to keep you dancing the weekly blues away.

ROSENEATH CENTENNIAL RAGTIME BAND GALATOS

auckland

FREE

hamilton

LOCAL ACT

wellington

INTERNATIONAL ACT

dunedin

all ages

christchurch

TOUR

Don’t be fooled – the 1900s may be over, but ragtime is still as popular as ever with this Wellington sevenpiece showing us how it’s done. Although they began playing traditional tunes of early jazz arrangements, they’ve moved towards playing entirely original music, serving up their our own version of Gumbo, Cornbread and Collared Greens!

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8PM, $16, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

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ALBUM OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY 24

HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS

MINISTRY OF SALSA

AN OMEN

STUDIO

8PM, $30, ITICKET.CO.NZ

Get your blood boiling and feel the passionate heat of the salsa beat! DJs are battling it out to produce their best mixes ever, and your votes, dance moves and cheers count to who takes out the glory. Dress to impress in your best red-hot cocktail dress and set the dancefloor on fire.

NICKI MINAJ VECTOR ARENA

7.30PM, $100, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

The Trinidadian-born rapper/hip-hop artist will be bringing her Super Bass our way for a one-off show.

After rescheduling earlier in the year, let’s hope the delay was so she could bring more outrageous outfits that barely cover her boobs. And maybe she packed Justin Bieber in her suitcase too. He’s single now apparently.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK NORTH HAGLEY PARK

7.30PM

It’s pretty much a Kiwi family institution – New Zealand musicians and TV presenters hit the stage and entertain. Fifty bucks says Frankie Stevens and Jackie Clarke are performing? Check! But you also get pop stars Dane Rumble, Michael Murphy and Four’s Drew Neemia. It’s all in good fun and brings a real feel of Christmas spirit.

ROBBIE WESSELS BRUCE MASON CENTRE

7.30PM, $20-50, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Robbie is one of the favourite artist’s in South Africa.

His great humour and insight into South African culture has made him a star in his own right. His had his first hit with ‘Leeuloop’ and since then he has become a household name in his home country. Find out what all the fuss is about.

TUESDAY 27 OMAR RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ GROUP SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE

8PM, $45, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group (featuring members of The Mars Volta, At The Drive In, and Le Butcherettes) brings the world-renowned artists to our shores.

Coming to prominence in the early 1990s, Omar made his mark as a guitarist in the ground break posthardcore band At The Drive In, before playing with The Mars Volta in the 2000s.

The problem with trying to listen to something that calls itself post-industrial experimental electronica is that you’re probably not going to like it immediately.

But stick with it and How to Destroy Angels tends to bend your expectations, and your mind, into some pleasant shapes.

Trent Reznor’s side project is a joint effort with long-time collaborators Rob Sheriden and Atticus Ross as well as Reznor’s vocalist wife Mariqueen Maandig. An Omen is the band’s follow-up EP to their selftitled 2010 offering (available for free on Soundcloud).

The first track, ‘Keep it Together’, is perhaps a bad choice to start off with, not doing the five other tracks justice at all. At first listen I rolled my eyes and walked away, claiming to anyone who’d listen that it was a terrible rip off Portishead and Thom Yorke all over again. But, having returned to listen again, I found, just where I’d left it, a deeply thoughtful EP. Maandig’s voice is a whispery mystery, and with Reznor kicking in with his soft gravel here and there, How to Destroy Angels, have a way of turning simple sounds into a haunted aural spaces.

The sound is hard to pin down, and it’s clear that this is a band that knows how to incant the ghosts of many genres into their own. You’ll hear the dark bluegrass sound of ‘Ice Age’ move into the video game quest of ‘On the Wing’. ‘The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters’ sounds like it is actually producing monsters as you listen.

Trent Reznor’s influence is

overwhelming in the sound. That particular NIN mood is invoked in every song, and in listening it’s very hard to escape from it.

This crossover is not for a lack of trying on the part of the band, who are very careful to not cross the streams in terms of their album artwork and overall visual aspect.

This is the sort of thing that grows on you, and will have you checking out the multiple other projects of the stupidly talented people in this band. All, this is an EP that’s glitchy and wonderful, and its true power lies in its silences. And this is all a mere taste of what’s to come (a fulllength album is in the works, due for release in 2013).

WRITTEN BY JACK GABRIEL

EP OUT NOW

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Thursday 22

ANDREW THOMSON

RED BULL POP LIFE

NZSO SECTION PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLINS

Q THEATRE What happens when you mix Coca-Cola with Pepsi?

Somewhere in the world a double shot of bourbon is crying.

9AM SEASON: TUE 20 NOV - SAT 24 NOV

Sponsored by the energy drink that gets behind everything hip and cool, Pop Life is six Kiwi artists showcasing their creative process in a specially designed, interactive studio in Q Theatre. Each artist has 15 hours in the studio to create 11 pieces of art, some with limitations and parameters to adhere to.

NZ ARTISTS RESIDENCE VER 6 DAYS

PETE HECKMAN, ENFORCE1, ERIN FORSYTH, NIGEL ROBERTS, KELLY SPENCER, XOE HALL

THE FUZZ: POLICE MOUSTACHES NZ POLICE MUSEUM

OVEMBER THEATRE QUEEN ST

PORIRUA, 10AM SEASON: WED 21 NOV - SAT 01 DEC

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LIVE DIGITAL FEED ONLINE

Photo credit Olivia Taylor.

HE POP-UP PROJECT CKLAND’S Y CENTRE

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

North African lamb.

It seems only fitting to host an exhibition all about the glorious mo’ in Movember, and who better to demonstrate than the New Zealand Police Force.

This photographic exhibit provides a snapshot of the police over the years and, most importantly, the tradition of wearing impressive moustaches.

FRIDAY 23 ANTOINETTE RATCLIFFE: KNOW SHORTCUT MATCHBOX STUDIOS SEASON: TUE 20 NOV - SUN 02 DEC

Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show?

I’d start with Jeff Buckley and Chris Whitley, and ask them to dig up their own rhythm sections, so to speak…

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

The Hangover 3.

Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend?

If I’m not scoring length of the field tries for the All Blacks or rescuing gorgeous (and highly appreciative) young women from dangerous situations, I’ll most likely be playing in an NZSO concert followed by drinks at Hashigo and possibly a crumpet from Crumpet cafe.

The best TV show around at the moment is…

Offspring.

The best place for a date night is…

Kazu Yakitori and sake bar.

You’d get arrested if the police knew that you…

About the migrant family living in my garage…

People say you look like…

Dan Carter... or was it Moby?

Kittens or puppies?

Puppies.

What generic current affair has your blood boiled?

Anything involving David Bain, Ewen Macdonald or Hekia Parata.

SEE HIM PERFORM: FREDDY KEMPF PLAYS GERSHWIN FRI 07 DEC MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON SAT 08 DEC TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND

10AM

Installation artist Antoinette is putting on display one of her larger works, where some of the normally sedate zombie bunnies have gone feral. The surreal artist has an attachment to throwing the cute and the usual off balance and putting it all in one room to take over your mind.

SATURDAY 24 CHOPPER’S (S)HIT LIST THE OPERA HOUSE

CHOP/STICK BASEMENT THEATRE

7.30PM, $37-40, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

He’s taken one of Australia’s most notorious hardened criminals and turned him into a comedy icon that calls life exactly how he sees it. From pretentious douchebags to the people that have annoying habits and drive you crazy, “Chopper” is nailing them all on the (s)hitlist for disposal of if an apocalypse should arise.

8PM, $18-20, iticket.co.nz

What happens when you take one actor and turned her into a Samoan teenager, a fifth generation greengrocer, a Chinese grandmother and a white guy.

It’s an exploration into being Asian, as well as being a New Zealander. It looks at what it means to be a woman, a man, an Asian-New-Zealander-Man-Woman.

And anyone in between.

auckland

ART

hamilton

PLAY/TheatRE

wellington

MUSICAL

MONDAY 26 RUSSELL BRAND

Key

FOUNDERS THEATRE

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dunedin

COMEDY

christchurch

DANCE

8PM, R15, $90-111, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

The foul-mouthed, sex-crazed, ex-drug addled comedian that everyone loves has extended his tour of the main centres to include some of New Zealand’s cities. His I Am A Walrus tour is, if anything like his films, going to be a laugh-a-minute show, packed full of the crude, lewd and downright dirty.

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FILM OF THE WEEK

WEDnESDAY 21 SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL - SEASON

DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL

PRIME, 9.35PM

Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors?

Enter the world of a high-class escort Belle (ex-popstar Billie Piper). She lives the London dream, eating at the best restaurants, shopping at the best boutiques – but her personal life is not as sorted as it seems, the lines blurring between her role as a call girl and a young lady.

THURsDAY 22 JAMES BOND: SKYFALL

Starring DIANA VREELAND

ANDY WARHOL

143 MINS

The hotly-anticipated third Daniel Craig-helmed Bond flick is finally hitting our screens! After being approved by Prince Charles, we can find out for sure if it is any good. In this round, Bond is back with a bevy of new international beauties and a bad-ass bad guy (played by No Country For Old Men’s Javier Bardem).

ANDY WARHOL ARTS CHANNEL, 8.30PM

Who was the man behind the Campbell’s Soup can art? Andy Warhol is an in-depth portrait of one of the most famous and controversial artists of the second half of the 20th century. Explore the whole spectrum of his life, personally and professionally, from the late 1940s until his untimely death in 1987.

FRIDAY 24

It’s hard to imagine that today’s fashion editors would send their teams overseas with the vague directive “think of Cleopatra”. But Diana Vreeland, the revolutionary editor who led Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar through some of history’s most exciting fashion eras – and who later became the curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute – was no ordinary editor. Famous not just for her brilliant eye but for her enormous, eccentric personality, she’s an inspiring and intriguing documentary subject, even after death.

This doco was filmed by her granddaughter-in-law Lisa Immordino Vreeland, so unsurprisingly it’s a mostly glowing, celebratory look at the style icon, with tributes from the likes of Anjelica Huston and glimpses of her intimidating side from Ali MacGraw, who once worked with her as an assistant.

Immordino draws predominantly on interviews for Vreeland’s written memoirs by journalist George Plimpton, although the voiceovers provided by an actress are a strange touch. Then again, Vreeland was just as grandiose and kooky as the narrative intones.

PAN AM – SEASON 1 TV ONE, 9.35PM

The hot new drama series Pan Am transports you back to the 1960s and the dawn of the Jet Age. As a fast, new luxury airliner takes to the skies, the passengers and crew face a voyage whose landscape is shaped by romance, shifting societal values and even international espionage. Starring Christina Ricci.

Key

directed by LISA IMMORDINO VREELAND, BENT-JORGEN PERLMUTT AND FRÉDÉRIC TCHENG

auckland

TV SHOW

hamilton

CINEMA RELEASE

wellington

ONLINE

dunedin

DOCUMENTRY

christchurch

TV FILM

Anna Wintour may have become the world’s most famous fashion editor, but her flat and unreadable persona is the antithesis to Vreeland’s wild, fanciful, theatrical character. Although much of the archival footage of Vreeland in her later years is grainy, her eccentric dress sense and tendency to talk in outrageous soundbites bring it to life.

What makes this film such a joy to watch is not just the timeline of fashion highlights, but Vreeland’s unique perspective on life. She knew she was no beauty and yet she made the most not of just her own flaws, but by accentuating others’, such as Barbra Streisand’s Nefertiti nose and Penelope Tree’s woodland-creature eyes.

Little is made of Vreeland’s personal life – a world she tended to neglect for her career. However, there is a telling interview with her two sons in which it’s apparent that her life was first and foremost, about her work.

BY REBECCA BARRY HILL, FLICKS.CO.NZ

MONDAY 26 MICHAEL JACKSON BAD 25 PRIME, 9.35PM

With 45 million copies sold and five consecutive number one hits, Bad is a legendary album. This tribute documentary celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s landmark album and tour. Learn the story behind the music, with appearances by Martin Scorsese, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow and Justin Bieber.

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HANSAN VIETNAMESE MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

These up-market restaurants has class, style and great tasting Vietnamese. With all the usuals, such as chicken satay, noodle soup, spring rolls and more (I hear the chicken rice is a particular favourite), it’s healthy and great tasting, and is easy on the dollar too.

CAFÉ IN THE VINEYARD 59 Appleby Highway

NELSON

Enjoy a delicious coffee and lunch while surrounded by the stunning sunny winery. It’s beautiful open spaces and selection of French/European and Kiwi cuisine is a mouth-watering treat to be discovered in the laid-bay, Nelson-style atmosphere this summer.

SAL’S

DAYTIME

DATE night

OPEN LATE

CASUAL DINING

NEW KID

CHEAP AND CHEERFUL

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

TAKEAWAY

OUTDOOR

SHARE

The careful manoeuvre as you fold the slice in half, the slimy oil dripping from your pizza to your paper plate, the mouth-scorching first bite of heaven. Using authentic ingredients, New York style pizzas in the little big city has never tasted so good. Grab a slice or share a pizza with a group of friends, and then when you’re done wash it done with an ice-cold beer. Sal’s have just added a new store in Auckland; Newmarket is the newest location to get a slice of this pizza palace.

VIBE Key

New Location, 277 New Market

auckland EATERIES AGENTS & MERCHANTS

District Dining

BIG J’S

DE POST

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

1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington (09) 5790340 Weekly changing specials. Rated top burger in Auckland via concreteplayground.co.nz “Gourmet Burgers is Jason’s speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve”.

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

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

CHAPEL

147 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-4528

DEPOT

86 Federal St (09) 363-7048

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

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

LIBERTINE

MOOCHOWCHOW

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.

PINXTOS

128c Ponsonby Rd Bar*Cafe*Tapas

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

SALE ST

QUAY STREET CAFE

ORVIETO CAFE

Malt Bar

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

MEXICO

Sals Pizza

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.

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.

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.

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

442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths Craft Beers and great food.

VERONA

277 Broadway, Newmarket (09) 524 7257 Sals have been made privy to a legendary pizza maker’s secret family recipe and are proud to serve you AUTHENTIC New York Pizza.

130 Quay Street, Britomart (09) 337 0088 “This cheerful, busy inner-city cafe is a fantastic place for weekday breakfast, a leisurely weekend brunch, informal lunch meetings – and great coffee any time”

GIG GUIDE

SHIT WORTH DOING

REGIONAL gig guide Wed 21

Two Cartoons & Males

Sat 24

Swamp Thing w/ Midge McCleary

Fri 23

Greg Churchill & DJ Hat

The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua

Thu 22 Kara Gordon

9PM, The Cabana, Napier

Midge McCleary CD Release Tour

Rotorua Night Market, Rotorua

Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band Community Halls Dance Tour

Gravity Bar, Hamilton

Come-Back Kids 12 Below, Dunedin

Shipwreck Bar, Gisborne

Katchafire

Tokoroa Cosmopolitan Club, Tokoroa

PBC Summer Nights presents: Blackout UV Party ft. Tania M Poverty Bay Club, Gisborne

Upper Hutt Posse - Declaration of Resistance Album Tour 2012

Left at Dawn, The Rascal Kings, Claemus, Stretch to Mould

9PM, The Cabana, Napier

Void, Hamilton

Marton Country Music Festival Fundraiser

Knights of the Dub Table

Gold Medal Famous with the Delta Hood Rap Connection

Midge McCleary CD Release Tour

Greg Johnson’s 20th Anniversary Tour

7PM, Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

Kara Gordon & The Wreckage

Static Bar, Hamilton

9PM, YOT Club, Raglan

The Royal, Palmerston North

Rangitikei Club, Feilding

Ti Tree Cafe & Wine Bar, Waihi Beach

Sun 25 TMS Tunnel, Tauranga

Tunes Under The Tower

Tui Headquarters, Mangatainoka

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Wed 21 Adam McGrath of The Eastern Wunderbar

Al Park

8:30pm, The Brewery

Charlotte + Simon Darkroom

Dr Sanchez

8:30pm, The Monday Room

TwEQ & Dr Dee 9pm, CBD Bar

Unlimited Speed Zone 8pm, Ciburb Bar

Salsa Fiesta Night

8:30pm, Salsa Latina Studios

Shaun and Hone 8:30pm, The Brewery

The Where supported

by Shed 31 8pm, Wunderbar

The Shameless Few Pierside Xmas Party 9pm, Pierside Cafe

Lindon Puffin 7pm, Pomeroy’s

Runaround Sue 10pm, The Brewery

Zen Mantra, supported by Yvanlesca and Teen Fortress

8:30pm, Wunderbar, $5 door

Hannah Harding 8pm, Porthole Bar

Fri 23

Sat 24

Kate Anastasiou

Al Park

Addington Fair and Concert

The Brickworks

I Am You with guests Rockhouse and Mantis 8pm, Dux Live

Willie McArthur 7:30pm, Pegasus Arms

Quiz Night

7:30pm, Phoenix Bar & Cafe

The Jazz School Jam 6:30pm, Pomeroy’s

Thu 22 Al Park.......... Party Night 8pm, Porthole Bar

Cairo Knife Fight with guests Decortica 8pm, Dux Live, $23

Kate Anastasiou Clink

Petite Manooche Astro Lounge

Petite Manouche 6pm, Astro Lounge

4pm, The Brewery

Ashei with Phantom Empire and Gearloose 9pm, Dux Live

Golden Orange + The Salad Boys + Log Horn Breed Darkroom

DJ RIA

9pm, The Monday Room

Kate Anastasiou Astro Lounge

Kieran Cooper 8pm, Hilltop Tavern

Ignition

10pm, The Bedrock Bar

Mike T

11am, St Mary’s Church Square

Black Velvet Band 10pm, The Brewery

Dr Sanchez

The Astro Lounge

Mike T

9pm, The Monday Room

PawnStar

10:30pm, Pegasus Arms

Reckless Duo

10pm, Phoenix Bar & Cafe

The Crystal Set 8pm, Chats Bar

The South Tonight Darkroom

RDUnited Launch Party Electric Wire Hustle, Tali Live, Estere, The Transistors & Bang Bang Eche 8pm, Dux Live

Saturday Open Mic Karaoke

7pm, Sandridge Hotel

Shiver

9pm, The Rock - Rolleston

RDUnited Launch Party with Organikismness, Alphabethead, K + Lab, Mr Mime, Teknik

Shameless Few

DJ Dan

Ariana Tikao celebrating the release of From Dust to Light w/ Jon Hooker & James Wilkinson

9pm, CBD Bar

9pm, Winnies Ferrymead

DJ Finney

9pm, Finnegans

The Elevators

9:30pm, Fox & Ferret The Palms

7:30pm, The Stock Xchange

Sun 25

8PM, Dux Live

Dr Sanchez & Senor Jules

8.30PM, The Brewery

Soul Slide

Young Bloods Battles @ Fuel Bar

Shadow Puppet

Doug Brush Jazz Trio

Kate Anastasiou

9pm, Hilltop Tavern

No.4

Black Velvet Band

Insane Jane

Marc & Jason of The Easy Hearts

9pm, CBD Bar 9pm, The Clink

9:30pm, Fox & Ferret The Palms 10:30pm, Pegasus Arms

9:30pm, Fuel Bar & Grill

9pm, Pierside Cafe

JRB Trio

4PM, Ciburb Bar

Astro Lounge

SHIT WORTH DOING

auckland gig guide Wed 21 Acetones 9PM, Verona

CJC Presents Toni Randle Quartet 8PM, 1885 Britomart

Conch Records at BCC 5PM, Britomart Country Club

Jason Eli

6PM, Commons

KFM presents Mas.sive 9PM, Verona

Manuel Bundy & Sample Gee

Cult 45

Old School DJs

8PM, Ginger Minx

8PM, Sale St

8PM, Racket Bar

Gerry Rooderkerk Live 8PM, Malt Bar

Get On It w/ DC

Garrison Public House

Illuminate Paint Party Presents Bloodbath 9PM, ASB Showgrounds

Imagine This, Solly 9PM, Snapdragon

Jason Kyle, Normski 6PM, Northern Steam Ship

Jennifer Zea & Her Antipodean Collective w/ Scott Towers

Grant Marshall and Nigel Love

Queen City Big Band

Grizzly Bear

R&B Jam Nights 9PM, Juice Bar

John Holmes

7PM, Bruce Mason Centre

Josh Leys

Shake, Stir & Sing w/ Dan & Chris

Lo Key

Solly

Lunatix presents The Summer of Bass x Trvp Nght

Sale St

7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Julien Dyne @ DJ Truent 9PM, Ponsonby Social Club

Nigel Gavin @ GANZ Ponsonby Cruising Club

Petra Rijnbeek & Paul Voight Sugar Bar

8PM, Masonic Tavern

8PM, The Windsor Castle 6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

The Second Annual NZ Noise Makers Invitational

10PM, Whammy Bar & Wine Cellar

Ponsonby Social Club

6PM, Nuffield St Brew Bar 6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

9PM, Be Club

Nigel Love , Ultan Burke

6PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

The Wax Works: T-Rice & Hudge

Racket Bar

9PM, Britomart Country Club

NYE2013 PreRelease Party

The Drama Dept & Guests Louie & The Bear & Fat Man

Thursday Rock

Nyntee & Richie Rich

Tido

Page3 and Vincent Hanna

Racket Book Swap

8PM, The Kings Arms

Thu 22 Acoustic Thursdays w/ Eli 7.30PM, Neighbourhood

Acoustic Thursday w/ Waylon

7.30PM, Nuffield St Brew Bar

8PM, The Kings Arms

6.30PM, Everybody`s

Trackmann 7PM, Libertine

Triple Shot 9PM, Degree

Fri 23

Alex Richard & Lyrakill

7 Days Live!

An Evening with Lindon Puffin

Aroha, Dylan C

9PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

8PM, Malt Bar

Daniel Boobyer, Karaoke Taxi, Outrun The Buffalo 8PM, Bar Tabac

Flex

7PM, The Corner Store

General Lee

7.30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Imagine This 8PM, Snapdragon

Infamous Night Owls - Lucha Lounge 9PM, The Lucha Lounge

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Creative Jazz Club 1885

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Invasion of Piracy, Halo of Ashes, Apex & Guests

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7PM, Bruce Mason Centre

1885 Britomart

9PM, Longroom

Sale St

Pat For President 8.30PM, Brew On Quay

Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band Community Halls Dance Tour 9PM, Galatos

Sharkness Album Release w/ Tiny Ruins

The Boxcar Rattle last NZ Show feat.

Space Ventura, The Bemsha Swing and Kohl’s a Killer 9PM, The Kings Arms

The Weekend Warmup w/ Dan V Takapuna Bar

Tido

6PM, The Classic

Tido, Danno & Karn Hall Racket Bar

Tribe Called West 9PM, Hangar Bar

Sat 24 Aroha

6PM, The Commons

A Ponsonby Institution

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Amp’l Beats, Randomplay, Funk Ferret, Normski, Alias Snapdragon

Aroha

The Classic

Bevan Keys & Nyntee Longroom

Booty Mash ft DeeWhy, Sample Gee and Vincent Hanna Sale St

Cairo Knife Fight w/ Decortica 9PM, The Thirsty Dog

Chip Matthews & Onny Kaulima 9PM, 1885

8PM, Wine Cellar

Chris Cox, soane & Uptown Boogie

Ayesha & Sam Hill

Silo Cinema presents The Blues Brothers

DJ Sister Act

5PM, Silo Park

4PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Beach Party NYE2013 Pre-Release Show

Snarlos & The Bridge & Rose Quartz

Fame w/ Karn Hall & Sambro

6PM, Libertine

9PM, 1885

Carnaval

Solly & Lo Key

Flex & Herm

Britomart Country Club

Racket Bar

Dean Campbell

Soulovus Love Foundation Album Tour

Fort St. Fencing Club

Submariner , Issac Aesli

Racket Bar

5.30PM, Neighbourhood 1885

9PM, 1885

Logan Campbell Centre 8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Double Dutch

5PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Funkee Monkee Fridays Verona

9PM, Juice Bar

5.30PM, Everybody’s

2PM, Neighbourhood

Flight Lounge

Gene Rivers & Sweet Mix Kids Issac Aeslili

9PM, Northern Steam Ship

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auckland gig guide JAM ft. CoopaBlu, AveragewhiteDJ & Guests Verona

Jason Eli

7PM, Everybody`s

Keynote VS Sprawl feat Dose (UK/NZ) 9PM, Rising Sun

Ministry of Salsa Battle of the Salsa DJ’s 8PM, Studio

Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday Reloaded Tour 8PM, Vector Arena

Nigel Love , Alex Richards

8PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Radio Ponsonby Mo Bros Show 9PM, Longroom

ROSENEATH CENTENNIAL RAGTIME BAND 9PM, Leigh Sawmill

Selecta SaM

WeLLINGTON gig guide Conch Sunday Grill

Wed 21

Sat 24

Family Fun Picnic Concert

Kroon For Your Kai

Aural Delight on a Saturday Night

Ponsonby Social Club

Windsor Reserve

Greg Johnson 20th Anniversary Tour

9PM, Cassette Nine

The Brewery Britomart One Year Old Party Brewery Britomart

The Lil Chief Xmas Party

9PM, The Kings Arms

Tido & Latin Aotearoa Britomart Country Club

Transcendental Learning Collective, Cat & Sock, Sean O’Reilly The Audio Foundation

T-Rice & Hudge Uptown Boogie 4PM, Neighbourhood

Yam Jam Deejays 7PM, Libertine

Sun 25 Acoustic Sundays with Eli Guttenbiel 3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

Britomart Sunday Service Britomart Country Club

Oligocene Drowning w/ Two Cartoons & Males

Plum Cafe

Maika “Sweet Life” EP Release Party

7PM, Ascension Wine Estate

8PM, San Francisco Bath House

Live Jam - A Performance Extravaganza

Tauranga Music Sux Presents: Tunnelling Our Way To Infamy Tour

Planet of the Tapes, Ritchie Venus & I Drink Your Blood

The Session

PUPS012 - The Golden Awesome, Shocking and Stunning & more

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System

9PM, Mighty Mighty Matterhorn

Sunday Sessions at Beer O’clock Malt Bar

Sweetpant’s

3PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

The Cider Co-Op 2PM, Sale St

The Paddington Club The Paddington Parnell

Club Connoisseurs 6.30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Morning Melodies Lynn Walters & The Frank E Evans Band

Mighty Mighty

Thu 22

The Mantarays

Acoustic Routes ft.

The O’Connor Family

The Thomas Oliver Band

8PM, Meow

Greg Johnson 20th Anniversary Tour

7PM, San Francisco Bath House

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

9PM, San Francisco Bath House

Tony Mad Trio Texas Boogie Hashigo Zake

Outsiders, PCP Eagles & Fantails

Twinset

The Southern Cross Thursday Showcase Feat. Killing Bear

Urbantramper Turns 10

Thursdays w/ DJ Micah, B-Lo, Gus & Kev Fresh

Sun 25

9PM, Mighty Mighty

Mon 26

The Fringe Bar

9PM, Puppies

3PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

Sick Disco ft NSPC, Philippa, Tommy Flowers, Dirty Bastards, Electric Candy Sand

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Bodega

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Betty’s Function House & Bar

Gatekeeper

Bruce Mason Centre

Fri 23

Puppies

Tue 27

Beastwars w/ Arc of Ascent and Von Thundersvolt

Kelburn Village Pub

Dirty Diana

9PM, San Francisco Bath House

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

The Troubles

Open Mic Night

Bleeders 2012 NZ Reunion Shows W/ Cobra Khan

7.30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro 8PM, Windsor Castle

Parcel Of Rogues The Dreamers

Meow

9PM, Medusa

Cairo Knife Fight w/ Decortica 9PM, Mighty Mighty

DJ Marek & Guests B-Lo & Kev Fresh

Betty’s Function House & Bar

K+Lab, Maxx Mortimer, Ob Fuscate, Ethixx

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PUPS011 - cTrix, Shanalog, Old Grey Wolf & More

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The Wellington City Shake ‘Em On Downers The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Wake The Town Havana Bar

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BARS

Shit worth dRINKING

LEIGH SAWMILL CAFÉ 142 PAKIRI RD, LEIGH

Kiwi band Nightchoir once said Sawmill Café was their favourite place to play – and we can see why!

With an enviable location in the Hauraki Gulf, this quaint little place feels like a home away from home.

With excellent local wines and produce, to provide meals which offer a healthy and balanced cuisine.

THE SPEIGHTS ALEHOUSE QUEENSTOWN

Do you know what goes well with a hearty southern steak? A Speights, of course! It’s famous for hearty servings of pub food as it should be, with beer and cider to match. Whether you are after fish and chips in a delicious beer batter or a solid slab of red meat.

GALBRAITH’S ALEHOUSE

Located in the former Grafton Library, these guys are the award-winning brewers of fine cask-conditioned European inspired lagers and gourmet pub food. Their goal is to introduce old world beer flavours back into our craft beer scene after decades without them. The range includes the Bitter and Twisted bitter, Grafton Porter and Antipodean pale ale. They use very hands-on techniques which can be watched from two vantage points within the building. They also get in special guests, so to speak, with other fine craft beers in tap on a seasonal basis.

VIBE Key

2 MT EDEN ROAD

DAYTIME

SPORTS BAR

OPEN LATE

DANCE FLOOR

FOOD

ONE NIGHT STAND

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

LIVE MUSIC

AFTER WORK

CRAFT BEERS

shit worth Drinking

auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY & other PONSONBY Bonita Bar

242 Ponsonby Road 3765670 The ponsonby local on the corner of summer st, that brings the beauty of fine and inexpensive wines together with a real appreciation of tapas and craft beers, and an interesting selection of cocktails”

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

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

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.

RACKET BAR

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

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.

Malt Bar

442 Richmond Road Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths Craft Beers and great food.

PINXTOS

128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas

MEXICO

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.

463 New North Rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.

Q Theatre

VIADUCT VIADUCT

305 Queen Street For lunch and a glass of wine.

Enjoy a Supreme coffee and power up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of hot-pressed or old school doorstop sandwiches, serious salads, biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultracheap Artists’ Pot of the Day.

SNAPDRAGON

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.

QUAY ST CLUBROOMS Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen

Level 1/35 High Street (09) 358-3535 ‘The Joint since 91’

MTEDEN EDEN Mt DE POST

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET

The Portland Public House

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 BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

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.

VERONA

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

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

VICTORIA VICTORIAPARK PARK SALE STREET

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!

THE CLADDAGH

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

PARNELL PARNELL THE PADDINGTON

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL DOC BAR

352 K’Rd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat

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.

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 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...

GRACE BAR

103 Victoria St West 300-6352 21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties, Corporate Events, Dance Parties, CD Release Parties, Live Music.

FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB

BRITOMART BRITOMART 1885 - Britomart

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

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.

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.

KINGSLAND KINGSLAND

THE OAKROOM

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.

Neighbourhood Brewbar

17 Drake 300 6313

498 New North Rd (09) 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop Neighbourhood celebrates the craft of beer.

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tours & events

Upcoming tours & events 95BFM XMAS PARTY

Fri 07 Dec Cassette Nine, Auckland

ACTION BRONSON (US) Thu 10 Jan Galatos, Auckland

ALABAMA SHAKES (US)

Tue 15 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

CAIRO KNIFE FIGHT

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

CALVIN HARRIS, MAJOR LAZER & BASSNECTAR

Fri 30 Nov ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

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

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

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (US) Mon 14 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

BAND OF HORSES (US)

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

BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING

Sat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay

BLEEDERS

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

BLONDIE & THE STRANGLERS Thu 29 Nov Trusts Stadium, Auckland

BONNIE RAITT (US)

Fri 05 Apr The NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch

BOYZ II MEN (US)

Sun 02 Dec The Opera House, Wellington Tue 04 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Wed 05 Dec Claudelands Arena, Hamilton

BRYAN ADAMS (CA)

Mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Tue 23 Apr The Civic, Auckland

DELANEY DAVIDSON & MARLON WILLIAMS

Fri 30 Nov Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 01 Dec Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sun 02 Dec Aratoi Museum, Masterton

Sat 15 Dec Villa Maria Estate, Auckland

DINOSAUR JR. (US)

Tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

DIRTY PROJECTORS (US)

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

ALESTORM (UK)

AMANDA PALMER (US)

Sun 24 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

DEVO, SIMPLE MINDS & THE CHURCH

ALAN DAVIES (UK)

Thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland

DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY

CAT POWER (US)

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

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

CHRONOPHONIUM 2013 Fri 11 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Tangihua Forest, Northland

CRYSTAL CASTLES (CA) Tue 15 Jan Studio, Auckland

THE DATSUNS

Sat 22 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sun 23 Dec Galatos, Auckland

HOLLYWOODFUN DOWNSTAIRS

Wed 28 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington Thu 29 Nov Lucky, Hunterville Thu 29 Nov Space Monster, Whanganui Fri 30 Nov Static Bar, Hamilton Sat 01 Dec Karagahake Gorge Tunnel Mine, Auckland Sat 01 Dec Major Toms, Mt Manganui Sat 08 Dec Lucha Lounge, Auckland

HOMEGROWN 2013 JORDIE LANE (AU)

Wed 05 Dec Wine Cellar, Auckland Thu 06 Dec Plato, Dunedin Fri 07 Dec Nor’wester Cafe, Amberley Sat 08 Dec The Freehouse, Nelson Sun 09 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington

CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013

CLIFF RICHARD (UK)

Tue 20 Nov Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown Wed 21 Nov Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru Thu 22 Nov Theatre Royal, Timaru Fri 23 Nov Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North Sat 24 Nov Opera House, Wellington

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

Fri 22 Feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Town Hall, Wellington

Sat 02 Feb Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Sun 03 Feb Marina Reserve, Tutukaka Tue 05 Feb Brunton Road, Gisborne Wed 06 Feb Church Road, Napier Fri 08 Feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 09 Feb Alana Estate, Martinborough Sun 10 Feb Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka Tue 12 Feb Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouth Sat 16 Feb The Mud House Winery & Café, Waipara Sun 17 Feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Tue 19 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston Fri 22 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sat 23 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sun 24 Feb Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim Fri 01 Mar Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton

HEATH FRANKLIN IN CHOPPER’S (S)HITLIST (AU)

ED SHEERAN (UK)

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

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS (UK)

Sat 19 Jan Villa Maria Estate, Auckland

EXODUS

Sat 31 Dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach

FRED WESLEY (US)

Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (CA)

KATCHAFIRE & LADI6

Wed 26 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Thu 27 Dec Opononi Hotel, Opononi Wed 2 Jan Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka Fri 4 Jan Station Village, Lower Hutt Sat 5 Jan Butlers Reef, Oakura

KENDRICK LAMAR (US) Wed 12 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland

LAGWAGON (US)

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

LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012

Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough

Fri 08 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 09 Feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington

GREG JOHNSON

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

GRIMES (CA)

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

GRIZZLY BEAR (US)

Tue 20 Nov Opera House, Wellington Wed 21 Nov Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

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

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Upcoming tours & events 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

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, Dunedin

MORRISSEY (UK)

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

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE

Tue 19 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

OWL CITY (US)

Fri 16 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland

PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013 Fri 25 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton

PARKWAY DRIVE (AUS)

RHYTHM & VINES 2012 Sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne

RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS (UK) Thu 07 Feb CBS Arena, Christchurch Sat 09 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

Wed 12 Dec Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

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Fri 16 Nov NO. 4 Cross St, Auckland

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Sat 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

Thu 22 Nov The Yot Club, Raglan Fri 23 Nov Galatos Live, Auckland Sat 24 Nov Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Fri 30 Nov The Wanganui Musicians Club (Savages Club), Wanganui Fri 14 Dec Anzac Hall, Featherston Sat 15 Dec St Peter’s Village Hall, Paekakariki

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Fri 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

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Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Mangawhai

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Bringing The Super Bass WITH THE UNIQUE FEMALE RAPPER HEADED TO OUR SHORES, GROOVE GUIDE TAKES A LOOK BACK ON HER RISE TO FAME.

Big pink hair, Barbie doll eyes crossed with Harajuku-inspired style, and a whole lot of ghetto booty – when Nicki Minaj exploded onto our screens and airwaves with her debut hit ‘Super Bass’, it was difficult to know what to make of her.

Born in Saint James, a town located in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Nicki initially drew comparisons to R&B singer Rihanna (who she would go on to perform with), Lil’ Kim (who she’d later get into a feud with) and even pop stars Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

But as she proved – and continues to prove – the rapper is indefinable.

And that’s what has potentially made her one of the most successful female performers. Her worldwide album sales of her debut Pink Friday achieved her platinum status just a month after release and has seen her performing with the likes of Alicia Keys, David Guetta, Justin Bieber and Madonna to name a few.

But the rise to fame has been anything but an overnight success or an easy road. Nicki struggled with a tough family life, relocating to Queens, New York at just five years old with her mother to escape the hands of her father. “[My father] drank a lot and did drugs, and he would get violent when he did,” she said in an interview. “When he set fire to the house, he was attempting to kill my mother. She got out before it burned all the way down. I’ve always had this female-empowerment thing in the back of my mind because I wanted my mother to be stronger and she couldn’t be. I thought, ‘If I’m successful, I can change her life.’”

Initially pursuing an acting career, Nicki worked administration and customer service work to make ends meet, but she was often dismissed from her job for a bad attitude.

“That whole time was so horrible,” Nicki was reported saying in an interview with Pop Crush. “It was like fucking torture. At the end of the day, after working at whatever job I hated, I would get all dressed up and go out with the hope of getting a record deal. At night, I was an artist, but during the day I was a slave.”

She released two mixtapes, Playtime Is Over in 2007 and Suka Free in 2008 to no commercial success, but it certainly got her some attention, winning the Female Artist of the Year award at the 2008 Underground

Music Awards. It wasn’t until ‘Super Bass’ in 2011 – the fifth single off Pink Friday – which made Nicki a household name.

Hit after hit continued to be released from the debut, including, ‘Fly’ which saw her teaming up with Rihanna, ‘Girls Fall Like Dominos’, ‘Moment 4 Life’, and ‘Check It Out’ with Will.I.Am. Never content, Nicki took the sudden rise to fame and ran with it, saying “I’ve already given my fans so much, but the expectation is to go higher and higher. And when I’ve done that, I’m expected to go a little bit higher.

“I’ve always wanted fame. But when I achieved fame, I started realising that it wasn’t as important as being great at what you do or being critically acclaimed.”

Nicki’s sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – released in April this year – is home to the multi-platinum mega-smash ‘Starship’ and the equally infectious club-banger ‘Pound The Alarm’.

Off stage, Nicki is as wild as her on-stage persona. Never one to keep her mouth shut, she’s playful about her financial success saying, “I could definitely buy a car off one of my guest appearances. And I’m not talking about a Hyundai” on how much she charges for a cameo appearance on an artist’s songs. She’s not one to hold back either, attracting controversy and a supposed “war of the rappers” with Lil’ Kim over stealing her style.

“Every time you in the news, it’s ‘cause you gettin’ at somebody! Where’s your music? Put your music out, and when I see your name on Billboard, that’s when I’ll respond to you. Other than that, goodbye. It’s Barbie, bitch,” she said in an interview with US radio station Hot 97 in response to Lil’ Kim’s claims.

Labeled as one of “the most influential female rapper of all time”, Nicki certainly has a leg to stand on when it comes to speaking her mind, and no doubt we will get to hear more of her mind – whatever is going on behind that elaborately coiffed hair – this weekend.

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER SEE HER LIVE: NICKI MINAJ SAT 24 NOV VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND

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’ What s On The Box In 2013?

TV LOVERS, CAST YOUR EYE OVER THE LASTEST LINE-UP.

In the wake of The X Factor NZ announcement and MediaWorks planning their big 2013, TVNZ has released an extensive list of new (and returning) programmes in current affairs, dramas, comedies and more.

As well as some highly-anticipated shows from the States and UK, local content is also getting a big boost.

Firstly, current affairs. As we already know, Petra Bagust is on the way out, as is ol Mark “walrus” Sainsbury. Breakfast is said to be getting a refreshed line-up of presenters (does that mean Rawdon Christie is also leaving?) and Sunday, Fair Go and 20/20 will be back for more in-depth analysis of current events.

TV One is getting a healthy dose of Entourage’s Jeremy Piven in the new 10-part period drama Mr Selfridge, which chronicling the story of American entrepreneur, Harry Gordon Selfridge, the flamboyant founder of Selfridge’s department store.

Now American Horror Story has wrapped up on our screens, leading lady Connie Britton is back in Nashville, the story of a fading country music superstar is forced to team up with a teen sensation (Hayden Panettiere) or face the loss of her tour and promotion of her latest records.

Viewers will also welcome the return of Call The Midwife, Mrs Brown’s Boys, Person Of Interest and Miranda.

On a more serious note, documentary lovers can get their fill with nature’s voice Sir David Attenborough as he continues his extraordinary exploration of the globe, narrating the spectacular new series, Africa.

And to round out their hot hits, Golden Globe-winner Kevin Bacon stars in One’s terrifying new thriller The Following. The new series follows an FBI agent who finds himself in the middle of a network of serial killers, when a diabolical serial killer uses special technology to create them.

Over on TV2, superheros are still the name of the game with Arrow.

Reinventing the DC comics and the character The Green Arrow, a vigilante out to right the wrongs of his family.

Desire is a common theme in the chilling new drama 666 Park Avenue and Mistresses, focusing on a group of four girlfriends that could give the Sex and the City gals a run for their money with sex talk.

And the usual suspects Revenge, Once Upon A Time, My Kitchen Rules and Grey’s Anatomy are back in the primetime spot to fulfill your need for drama and emotional soap situations.

There is also a whole lot of homegrown entertainment, with a few familiar faces and titles, not to mention a few new ones too. New to One, comedy/drama Agent Anna stars Robyn Malcolm as embattled solo mum down on her luck and turning to the world of real estate to reverse her fortunes.

TV2 is bringing Go Girls back for a fifth season, and of course it goes without saying there are all-new episodes of Shortland Street, now in its 21st year and still the number one show in the 7pm weeknight timeslot.

Reality shows are as popular as ever with MasterChef New Zealand and New Zealand’s Got Talent once again be looking for the best of the best in food and entertainment. Showtime is a warts-and-all look at the world of suburban theatre groups; Meet The Frockers combines the humour and hysterics of a bride’s search for the perfect wedding dress; Women In Blue follows the lives of seven female police officers working on the streets and from the makers of South and Intrepid Journeys comes Beyond the Bombays, a series which celebrates the beauty of the New Zealand landscape and the characters who dwell in it.

Finally, over on TV2, Mitre Ten Dream Home is taking a turn for the emotional, setting up a home in Christchurch, rebuilding the hopes and dreams of local families.

While TVNZ is announcing new and returning shows, producers have also announced a development in the technology field – this side of Christmas TVNZ will launch a video on demand app for Samsung Smart TVs, and from February next year will expand online content to gaming consoles, iPods, iPads, iPhones and other mobile devices.

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER

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Call of Duty: Black Ops II’s campaign is a direct sequel to the story featured in the first Black Ops. It features many of the same characters and even retreads some of the same ground, while also telling a brand new story.

The new tale jumps between the ‘70s, ‘80s, and the year 2025, as a way of explaining the motivations of the various characters in the game. Considered as a whole, the story is disjointed and poorly paced, however there are elements of it that are enjoyable.

Some of the aspects of the campaign in are very worthwhile, not least of which is the surprising inclusion of branching storylines – a first for Call of Duty. Throughout the game, you’ll be confronted with a number of key moments that affect the outcome, right through to multiple different endings.

Another first, although a perhaps slightly less successful one, is the inclusion of a new type of gameplay – Strike Force missions. In these, you can direct multiple teams of Strike Force units from a top-down perspective, using strategy to overcome various objectives. They’re a fun change of pace, but poor AI and easily-killed troops mean that you have to take direct control in order to succeed.

Developers Treyarch have spiced up the multiplayer in numerous ways, making a number of key changes to the formula. New maps, new weapons and new rewards are just the beginning, as Treyarch demonstrate their willingness to tinker in a meaningful way with the underlying structure of the game. There’s a host of support for advanced online competition, too, and the supporting Call of Duty: Elite online service is free for all this time around.

Should you buy it? Chances are you’ve already made that decision. If you haven’t, and if you were considering skipping a year, faults aside it’s an easy game to recommend. That Treyarch and Activision aren’t just resting on their laurels, and are happy to inject new ideas into the experience, is something that should be rewarded by your interest. Interactivity in the way the campaign flows, in particular, is rewarding and fresh, and is something I hope we see more of. Recommended, no matter what kind of Call of Duty experience you’re looking for.

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BE STILL MY BLEEDERS HEART

A ONEOFF REUNION SHOW TURNED INTO AN EXTENDED TOUR FOR THE AUCKLAND ROCK BAND. In 2006, Auckland’s Bleeders won two New Zealand Music Awards – Best Breakthrough Artist and Best Rock Album. Their debut year saw them release A Bleeding Heart EP that quickly became considered a hardcore punk classic. This was followed by a record deal in 2004 and then, in 2006, they released their debut album, Sweet As Sin, which made it to number two in the charts.

Their local success (constantly sold out shows all across New Zealand, which led to the greatest reward of all: a record deal with Universal Music) saw them move onto the greater things. These greater things were a broadening of their horizons, which included touring alongside greats such as Alexisonfire, Avenged Sevenfold, Australian band Gyroscope and even a bout in the UK where they supported the Misfits. It wasn’t all roses however, and after the band moved to Canada they split up towards the end of 2009. Frontman Angelo Munro says, “When we moved to Canada we didn’t know we were going to break up. When we did we thought ‘that’s it’.”

They even employed Ted Jensen from Sterling Sound in New York to mix the album, after having Clint Murphy behind the helm for production and recording of Sweet As Sin in at Auckland’s York Street Studios. This turned out to be a show that the band weren’t going to follow a formula and instead, the supercharged album possessed the brutal vitality that existed on their first EP A Bleeding Heart.

All in all, the journey lasted six years.

And after three years apart, which saw the members play in other bands such as Canada’s Black Lungs, and New Zealand’s very own Cobra Khan

and Leeches, Bleeders are back for a reunion tour that will feature a set of the punk rock legends finest songs.

The first show on the tour is New Plymouth’s Art & Tattoo Festival, the organiser is friend of Munro’s and the reunion was, in part, his idea. As the story goes he said to Munro, “If you play a reunion show, it should be here.” The band were all interested and from their Munro and the band decided to turn it into a tour with shows now in Wellington and Auckland.

Since the band’s break up, Munro says they came back to New Zealand in “drips and drabs” and that their drummer is currently living in Melbourne, which means there may not be another album on the horizon, “I don’t see it happening…[but] it’s not off the cards, this [tour] could spark something.”

The time apart hasn’t weakened the band and Munro says they have a lot of songs to start playing again in a short time and that each member of the band has improved over the years. “We’ve all got better, I’m a better vocalist. When were together we were playing all the time and so we were tight.”

It’s a tour that’s been billed as giving New Zealand fans the goodbye they deserve.

WRITTEN BY SEBASTIAN MACKAY SEE THEM LIVE: BLEEDERS FRI 23 NOV BAR MEDUSA, WELLINGTON FRI 30 NOV THE KINGS ARMS, AUCKLAND

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Meet The

Sound Of Summer YOUNG JAMIE MCDELL GREW UP KNOWING WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE AN AWESOME LIFE

BY THE BEACH – NOW SHE’S SHARING THE GOOD-TIMES VIBE.

What are you working on right now?

At the moment I’m not really working on anything. I’m writings songs all the time anyways, so I really don’t worry too much about coming up with new material. It always just kind of happens. Just got a band together, so I guess I’m working on preparing for live shows, which is really exciting.

Who was an inspiration or idol to you growing up?

Growing up my dad has always been my idol and my biggest inspiration.

I have always wanted to be like him and do all the things that he did – that’s actually why I started playing guitar, because he did.

When you were a kid, what was your dream job?

I’ve always thought it would be really cool to be a professional Scuba diver and just dive heaps of different places. Hopefully one day I will end up getting to do that!

What’s your favourite venue in the country?

At this point, I actually haven’t really played at too many venues, I’m still pretty new to the music world, but I think a venue I would really love to play at would be Mangawhai Tavern, great place.

Where was the last place you went out for dinner?

Literally just went to Stingray Mats, which is a fish & chip shop in Mangawhai heads.

Where’s the best place to get Eggs Benedict?

At home! Dad does a great job.

What has been the best show you’ve attended this year?

Definitely Roger Waters’ The Wall.

Is tall poppy syndrome a thing?

I think it is something that does occur quite a bit in New Zealand, but my family and friends are all pretty hippie, so I think they prefer being positive rather than negative, which works well for me.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

I not only know the jump jam moves to ‘Keep On Movin’ by Five, but enjoy performing them at parties.

The biggest success you’ve had is…

I think having my first single certified as Gold was pretty awesome, but I’m also just stoked to have recorded an album at 19.

Is tall poppy syndrome a thing?

I think it is something that does occur quite a bit in New Zealand, but my family and friends are all pretty hippie, so I think they prefer being positive rather than negative, which works well for me.

What do you most respect about your friends?

They’re all very secure about who they are, which I think is awesome and a really great way to be. They won’t change for anyone and I think I’ve learnt a lot from them in that respect. I’m definitely glad to have people like that in my life.

A usual Saturday night for you is…

I try to be at the beach in the weekends, so usual Saturday nights are actually spent with the family or with mates making bonfires at the beach and fun stuff like that.

A usual Wednesday night for you is…

Most likely homework. Uni life!

One piece of advice you’ve never forgotten…

Respect only the opinions of those you respect.

The biggest mistake you’ve made is…

Getting my drivers license. Should’ve never have done it, I’m a terrible driver.

New Zealand audiences are…

Pretty supportive I’d have to say. So far I’ve had some really great audiences.

Not the loudest of people, but very keen to encourage Kiwi music.

Name five things surrounding you right now.

Surfboard, couch, bean bag, Mum’s old classical guitar and my wetsuit.

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