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19 DEC 2012- 15 JAN 2013 . NZ’S oNLY FREE WEEKLY STREET PRESS . ISSUE 442 . GROOVEGUIDE.CO.NZ

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29 DEC 2012

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29 DEC 2012

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30 DEC 2012

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MUSIC

Shit worth doing

SAt 22 DEC

Thu 20 DEC A CVE XMAS

SNAKESKIN SUITCASE XMAS

WINDSOR CASTLE

WHAMMY/WINE CELLAR

7PM

7.30PM, $15, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

The self-confessed “motley collection of musical amigos hell-bent on a good time”, the Corporate Voice Experience is making your Christmas one to remember. On the eve of the day the world is due to end, make your final hours on earth count and celebrate the band’s eighth birthday.

A KINGS ARMS XMAS

gig OF THE WEEK

Just like your suitcase back from a shopping spree in Sydney, this show is jam packed with musicians.

Starring Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams, Bernie Griffen, The Bads, Bannerman, Great North, Farah Loux, Bat Country, Bond Street Bridge and Callum Gentleman.

MON 24 DEC

THE KINGS ARMS

CLUB CONNOISSEURS 6PM, $15, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

CHAPEL BAR & BISTRO

Not content for one band to hog all the Christmas party glory, Auckland pub The Kings Arms has put together a bill filled with some of the best local music, with many no strangers to the KA stage. As they say, what better way to celebrate the birth of Jesus?

Guests include Voom, She’s So Rad and Three Bees.

12PM-12AM

Vinyl appreciation at its best! These DJs are all about the retro – the best retro – and for this Chirstmas special, from midday to midnight, they’ll have the beats pumping. Featuring Barney Von Pavement, Arash, Peter McLennan, Damon Pere, Owen the Jackal, The Nutelepathics, Jay Jeffrey, Oscar, Kirk James and more!

FRI 21 DEC SUICIDAL TENDENCIES THE POWERSTATION

8PM, $68, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

I’m not sure if the band’s name is trying to tell us something on the world’s end, but let’s be honest, these guys have never been one to shy away from controversy. Formed in California during the ‘80s, outspoken vocalist Mike Muir has led the group through almost 30 years of all kinds of metal.

SO SO MODERN SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE

WED 26 DEc KATCHAFIRE & LADI6 MANGAWHAI TAVERN MANGAWHAI 8PM, $45, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Do you know what’s better than a single this summer?

A combo package. Two of New Zealand’s finest musical roots/R&B acts team up and hit the road.

Straight out of the Waikato, Katchafire have been at the forefront of Kiwi reggae for some 10 years, while Ladi6 is our homegrown soul diva.

KORA & THE NUDGE BREWERS BAR

8PM, $10, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Why look at the 21st as the end of the world? Why not look at it as an age of spiritual transformation marking the dawning of an era. With a name like So So Modern, these guys know their stuff when it comes to current and up-to-date sounds, so usher in the new beginning the right way.

DOOMSDAY BAR MEDUSA

MT MAUNGANUI 12PM, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Hmm, do you think Kora and The Nudge got wind of what the aforementioned groups had planned? It looks like double acts are the name of the game this summer! Kora is always synonymous with the word party. A natural companion, The Nudge’s soul inflected, psychedelic and bluesy sound is the perfect fit.

THE FEELERS KAIKOURA MEMORIAL HALL 7.30PM, $40, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

8.30PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

The title says it all – and the organisers behind the aptly-titled event thought why not end the world going out with a bang construct a different kind of misery. The show welcomes Metal Tower, Intergracia, Blacktooth and The Fat Controller from around the country to say sayonara to the world as we know it?

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Ever been to a Feelers gig? I’ve seen them entertain the smallest crowd to a jam- packed stadium and still bring the same energy and intensity to every show. You’ll know every hit, which is great, and they’ll always be room to get the lighters out for their more mellow tracks.

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ALBUMs of the year

FRI 28 DEC RHYTHM & ALPS

SOME FAVS OF 2012

TERRACE DOWNS RESORT

By the Groove Guide office

1PM, $119, RHYTHMANDALPS.CO.NZ

Jealous of their North Island counterpart, R&A returns to Canterbury for 2012 for another amazing year.

To make it even easier, the festival organisers are offering free onsite camping to all Rhythm and Alps two-day festival ticket holders! Bonus round! The lineup is out of control and the perfect sounds to enjoy the east coast sunshine to.

KNIGHTS OF THE DUB TABLE SAWMILL CAFÉ

GRANT HISLOP

Leigh 10PM, $10, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

Like legends of the old English round table, The Knights are all about keeping order in the dub world with their high-energy experience. The Knights, who have shared the stage with heavyweights Katchafire, Rhombus and The Black Seeds to name a few, provide a quality performance with impeccable vocals, live MCing, a punching horn section, heavy bass lines and uplifting songs.

GRETA GOTLIEB DESIGNER Opossom - Electric Hawaii Sherpa - Lesser Flamingo Kids of 88 - Modern Love Dear Times Waste - Some Kind of Eden Cool Rainbows - Reality and a Clue

SAT 29 DEC RHYTHM & VINES WAIOHIKA ESTATE GISBORNE 5PM, RHYTHMANDVINES.CO.NZ

The one and only festival in the vines celebrates its 10th anniversary with a stellar line-up including Kimbra, Netsky, Knife Party and The Presets. Join the award-winning festival of the year in being the first to welcome 2013 in one of the best parties of the southern hemisphere!

JESS WILSON

NICK COLLINGS

DIRECTOR OF SALES CVE – It Is What It Is Mumford & Sons – Babel Rage Against the Machine - Rage Against the Machine XX (20th Anniversary Edition) Six60 – Six60 Tali - Of Things to Come

UPFM – GENERAL MANAGER Boys Noize - Out of the Black Michael Jackson - Bad 25 Passion Pit - Gossamer Purity Ring - Shrines Regina Spektor - What We Saw from the Cheap Seats

TYLER HISLOP

SIX60 STATION VILLAGE LOWER HUTT 7.30PM, $60, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

These guys are on the ultimate high – winning six Tui awards, a sold out show to celebrate the anniversary of their debut album and recording with the APO. So what better way to keep the high alive than go on a summer tour? They are a killer live act, with unrivalled energy guaranteed to get the party started.

Key

EDITOR Jack White - Blunderbuss David Byrne & St Vincent Love This Giant Goodshirt - Skinny Mirror Dr John - Locked Down Alt-J - An Awesome Wave

EDITORIAL MANAGER Alt-J - An Awesome Wave Frank Ocean - Channel Orange First Aid Kit – Lion’s Roar Purity Ring - Shrines Jack White - Blunderbuss

KEVIN NOLAN

NICK DOUCH ACCOUNT MANAGER Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams - Sad But True Old Crow Medicine Show - Carry Me Back The Datsun - Death Rattle Boogie The Sword - Apocryphon Villainy - Mode.Set.Clear

CHARLIE SMITH

MUSIC MANAGER CVE – It Is What It Is Goodshirt - Skinny Mirror Jack White - Blunderbuss Sherpa – Lesser Flamingo Muse – The 2nd Law

ACCOUNT MANAGER Cancer Bats - Dead Set on Living Decortica - 11811 Deftones - Koi No Yokan Led Zeppelin - Celebration Day The Datsuns - Death Rattle Boogie [the name is enough!]

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LOCAL ACT

LAURA WEASER

BRONTE TAYLOR

wellington

INTERNATIONAL ACT

dunedin

all ages

christchurch

Festival

SUB EDITOR Calvin Harris - 18 Months Labrinth - Electronic Earth Lana Del Rey - Born to Die Mumford & Sons - Babel Rusko - Songs

INTERN Foo Fighters - Wasting Light Lady Hawke - Anxiety Lana Del Rey - Born to Die Nightchoir - 24 hours of Night Now, Now – Threads

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THU 04 jan

SUN 30 Dec LA DE DA

SHIHAD

DAISYBANK FARM

MANGAWHAI TAVERN MARTINBOROUGH

MANGAWHAI

10AM, $89-350, LADEDA.CO.NZ

5PM, $60, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Oooh, La de da, what makes your festival so great?

Well, maybe it’s because it boasts some of the biggest names in international hip-hop, featuring the legendary De La Soul and The Beatnuts from the US. Don’t forget the electronic stage and a whole lot of Kiwi acts to round out a great festival!

It wouldn’t be summer without Shihad turning up somewhere. Jetting over from across the ditch, as well as playing a few festivals along the way, the rockers are also headlining their own tour to do things their way. Recently releasing a greatest hits album, they have firmly cemented themselves as Kiwi icons.

NORTHERN BASS

MIHIRANGI

SETTLEMENT RD

BREWERS BAR

MANGAWHAI

MT MAUNGANUI

12PM, $99-129, ITICKET.CO.NZ

8PM, $15, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

After the success of the inaugural Northern Bass at Haruru Falls that saw thousands in attendance, the organisers were flooded with demands to do it again.

There’s a selection of quality acts, where true bass music connoisseurs have a place and event to suit their needs.

NEW years eve

You saw her on New Zealand’s Got Talent and she was a huge hit with the judges. With a unique style, sound and definitely a look of her own, Mihirangi didn’t make it to the finals, but she certainly left an impression, with tours and shows lined up into 2013.

Check her out for yourself.

FRI 04 JAN

EXODUS NY PARTY

KING CANNONS

TE TUMA KAITUNA 14 RESERVE

THE KINGS ARMS

PAPAMOA 12.30PM, $75-130, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

The Melbourne-based, Kiwi-manned/womanned collective have played New Zealand numerous times to increasing audiences and a wave of critical acclaim. The Summer Stomp show sees King Cannons choosing their favourite new bands as support their headline performance.

SUPERGROOVE

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA

SKYCITY CONVENTION CENTRE

BODEGA

9PM, $75, TICKETK.CO.NZ, R20

Songwriter and guitarist Ruban Nielson mixes the psychedelia with sharp soul touchstones in his new group UMO. The group is riding on the high off recent tours with Grizzly Bear and Weezer, as well as finalist positions the categories of Best Male Solo Artist and Best Alternative Album at the Music Awards.

BEYOND THE BLACK

CHANNEL ONE SOUND SYSTEM

TRENTHAM RACECOURSE

SANDWICHES

4PM, $30-40, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ

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8PM, $25, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Still going after emerging on the scene in the ‘90s, they ‘Can’t Get Enough’ of performing live shows.

Responsible for popular (and infectiously catchy) anthems ‘Scorpio Girls’ and ‘Sitting Inside My Head’, it’s a show that will have you not only thrashing your head from side to side, but also singing along.

Metal fiends rejoice! This is your destination for New Year Eve activities. This year, the line-up has 20 bands and two stages running this year, not to mention live flesh hook suspension from the Skin Puppets, more stalls, giveaways and activities, zombie go-go girls and a huge range of food and beverages.

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8PM, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

It’s all about reggae, reggae, reggae with the successful Bay of Plenty event back for its second year. It’s all about keeping it local, with 19 bands and six DJs from right here in the heart of Aotearoa. This year, the legendary Herbs, a household name in New Zealand, make their first appearance at Exodus

10.30PM, $10, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ

The mighty Channel One Sound System bless Wellington for the very first time. Run by legendary selector Mikey Dread and mic chanter Ras Kayleb, and running for over 30 years at London’s Notting Hill Carnival, Channel One have built a massive following and gained respect as the leaders in roots and culture.

Shit worth doing

TUE 08 jan

MON 14 JAN NIGHTWISH

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE

STUDIO

THE POWERSTATION 8PM, $85, CHAOSNZ.COM

8PM, $73, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Name one thing aside from Finnish people that comes out of Finland? Nightwish! The group brings their dramatic sound to New Zealand for the first time – equal parts epic metal and Gothic symphony.

Their combination of seductive, emotional vocals and gallant guitar melodies are like a dark embrace.

Animal Collective, one of the pioneers of experimental music, is set to return to New Zealand for a one-off Auckland show. The innovative electro-quartet have released a new album Centipede Hz, following their breakthrough album Merriweather Post Pavilion, which saw them tour here back in 2009.

ALIZARIN LIZARD

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

REDCLIFF CAFÉ

VECTOR ARENA

TE ANAU 8PM 8PM

Dunedin psych-pop quartet Alizarin Lizard will release their second full-length album in February and in the lead up to that glorious release date, the group wants to share their new track with you! There will be two singles released for the tour, which will each contain a nice unique bundle of audio and visual goodies.

wed 11 JAN CHRONOPHONIUM 2013 TANGIHUA FOREST

Be prepared to get covered in Blood Sugar Sex Magik – metaphorically – when the Grammy award-winners rock Vector until the speakers blow. Yeah, they have nearly 30 years on the clock, but they are showing no signs of slowing, always jumping around the stage like a 20-year-old on crack. You know the hits, so what are you waiting for?

TUE 15 jan ALABAMA SHAKES THE POWERSTATION

4.20PM, $60, CHRONOPHONIUM.TV

Chronophonium is an independent music festival on a mission to showcase and foster freedom, creativity and innovation among enthusiasts of the local underground music and art scene, while being a wallet-friendly summer escape. With more than 50 diverse musical acts over one weekend.

WEEZER VECTOR ARENA

7PM, $100-130, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Having a natural attachment for sharing a surname similar to the band’s name (in sound, not spelling), I have been a number-one fan for a long time. At last, they are back for the first time in 16 years! They have had hit after hit, with a combination of simmering and explosive success. Don’t forget to wear your sweater!

SAT 12 JAN

8PM, $70, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Their debut album Boys & Girls has been called one of the best albums of 2012 by critics everywhere. From the heart-rending title song to such stomps as ‘Rise to the Sun’, the album demonstrates the sense of groove and space. The quirky foursome will make you shake, rattle and roll to the beat.

BAND OF HORSES TOWN HALL

7.30PM, $75, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

A band of horses may not be what you need – you probably use a car to get around. Known as the band with an impressive set of beards, they are stopping off on their way to Australian’s Big Day Out festival to showcase their latest album, Mirage Rock. It’s got a beautiful country lilt to it and a harmony of Americana.

BASELINE AFTERPARTY

CRYSTAL CASTLES

ASB TENNIS ARENA

STUDIO

$30, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

Heineken’s Baseline Afterparty is the ultimate finale to the Heineken Open 2013. It’s a fixture on January’s social calendar for those who love to party in a fancy environment. Experience the incredible atmosphere of the Tennis Dome! Ladi6 joined by Kiwi hip-hop heavy weight David Dallas, electro-pop princess, Ruby Frost.

8PM, $55, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

You seriously do not want to miss this – the Toronto duo only just made it here for the 2011 Big Day Out, but Alice Glass’s broken foot severely curtailed the antics of a band with a reputation for a ferocious live show. This time you can guarantee she’ll be holding nothing back, so you’ll want to be there.

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WED 19 dec

MON 24 DEC STEPHEN MERCHANT

WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL

TOWN HALL

AUCKLAND ART GALLERY 10AM-5PM, $0-35, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ SEASON: TUE 18 DEC - SUN 03 MAR

8PM, $70, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ

Once known as the other half of Ricky Gervais’ work, Stephen Merchant is actually a ridiculously funny comedian in his own right. His show, Hello Ladies, is a self-deprecating look at his journey to meet women and his struggle with singledom. His quiet charm will catch you off-guard and have you laughing your ass off.

As they say, a picture tells a thousand words, and in this case, sounds as well. Take a trip through the history of rock ‘n’ roll from 1955 to now, with behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen images of well-known artists shot by even more well-known photographers.

ROGER HALLS’ CINDERELLA

MOTAT NIGHTS XMAS LIGHTS

CIRCA THEATRE

MOTAT 6.30PM/8PM, $25-46, CIRCA.CO.NZ

8PM-11PM, KOHA, DOR SALES ONLY

SEASON: TUE 18 DEC - SAT 22 DEC

SEASON: FRI 21 DEC - MON 24 DEC

A glittering fairytale pantomime with dazzling costumes and lots of fun and laughter, Cinderella has it all. Starring a fabulous Fairy Godmother, two hilarious dames – the sensational Ugly Sisters – a sweet Cinders, reluctant Prince Charming, a pumpkin coach and a happy-ever-after ending.

THE MYSTERY OF THE XMAS STAR STARDOME

Motat is putting on a special show of lights, action and magic. Visitors can celebrate the magic of Christmas as Motat’s Victorian Village is all lit up.

There is also live entertainment, music and night trains. Your gold coin donation on entry will go towards purchasing gifts for New Zealand charities Barnardos and the Auckland City Mission.

FRI 28 DEC

7PM, $8-10, STARDOME.ORG.NZ

LAST LAUGHS

SEASON: WED 19 DEC - SUN 23 DEC

When hearing the story of Jesus’ birth, have you ever wondered about the star of Bethlehem that led the Three Wise Men? Astronomers have, and they have put forward some possible scientific explanations for the star’s appearance. Hear these astronomical theories explained and discussed.

THE CLASSIC 8PM-11PM, $10 SEASON: FRI 28 DEC - SAT 29 DEC

The year is almost over, but not before The Classic celebrates the end of a successful 2012 with a huge weekend of live comedy, featuring a line-up of local comedians who haven’t left town. Join us at New Zealand’s home of live comedy for their special extended 8pm showcase – three hours of live laughs!

ANS WESTRA: FAT FREDDY’S DROP SUITE WESTRA GALLERY 11AM-5PM SEASON: TUE 18 DEC - SAT 22 DEC

FIESTA OF LIGHTS HAWKE’S BA A&P SHOWGROUNDS

See another side of Kiwi band Fat Freddy’s drop – go behind-the-scenes of their 2005 tour. Photographer Ans Westra was approached by the group to take their publicity stills, but as it turned out the snaps became more than just a media sell – they were a beautiful look at Aotearoa life on the road.

HASTINGS 9PM-11PM, $0-4, DOOR SALES ONLY

Ever wanted to feel like you are walking among the stars? Well, now you can…sort of. Stroll along the one kilometer light trail of 500,000 sparkling lights that envelope lake-side walkways. Meander under fairylit trees and enjoy the trail of more than 40 different light animations and installments made by local artists.

FRI 21 DEC NAKED LIGHT

auckland

ART

hamilton

PLAY/TheatRE

wellington

MUSICAL

dunedin

COMEDY

christchurch

DANCE

MCNAMARA GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY

SEASON: FRI 21 DEC- FRI 25 JAN

We take it for granted in the digital age, but the common photo is a reality-bending piece of artwork in its own right. The works in this exhibition illustrate the photographers’ desire to explore aspects of light, space, scale, automatism, symbolism and turning an indexical medium to near abstract.

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WANGANUI , 11AM-3PM

CIVIC EVENTS PRESENTS

FAT FREDDYS DROP ANIKA BOH & HOLLIE THE ADULTS FEAT. JON TOOGOOD, JULIA DEANS & SHAYNE CARTER

SAT 2.2 / MATAKANA / ASCENSION WINE ESTATE SUN 3.2 / TUTUKAKA / MARINA RESERVE TUE 5.2 / GISBORNE / BRUNTON ROAD WED 6.2 / NAPIER / CHURCH ROAD FRI 8.2 / HAVELOCK NORTH / BLACK BARN VINEYARDS SAT 9.2 / MARTINBOROUGH / ALANA ESTATE SUN 10.2 / MANGATAINOKA / TUI BREWERY TUE 12.2 / NEW PLYMOUTH / SENTRY HILL SAT 16.2 / WAIPARA / THE MUD HOUSE WINERY & CAFÉ SUN 17.2 / DUNEDIN / FORSYTH BARR STADIUM TUE 19.2 / GIBBSTON / WAITIRI CREEK FRI 22.2/SAT 23.2 / UPPER MOUTERE / NEUDORF VINEYARDS SUN 24.2 / BLENHEIM / VILLA MARIA W I N E R Y FRI 1.3 / TAURANGA / WHAREPAI DOMAIN SAT 2.3 / AUCKLAND / VILLA MARIA WINERY SUN 3.3 / HAMILTON / MYSTERY CREEK

ALL TICKET & SHOW INFORMATION GO TO WWW.WINERYTOUR.CO.NZ

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ARTS

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ARTIST Q&A

TUE 01 JAN

BEN ANDERSON

OPERA IN THE PARK

ACTOR

WILLIAMSON RESERVE Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… V and pizza.

WHANGAMATA 7.30PM-9.30PM

The best TV show around at the moment is… QI .

When I think of opera, it’s all about galleries and fancy town theatres. But the Whangamata Summer Festival is all about bringing opera out of the shadows and into the summer sun, presenting Ian Campbell and the Garden Opera Company. This evening’s concert is the last of five free night time concerts.

DR. GRORDBORTS EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITION DR. GRORBORT ’S HALL 12PM-7PM SEASON: TUE 18 DEC - SAT 26 JAN

The brain child of Weta Workshop designer Greg Broadmore, Dr. Grordbort’s Exceptional Exhibition brings together Greg’s enormous breadth of sci-fi fantasy work. It’s all firmly tongue-in-cheek stuff, with propagandist paintings depict the heroic conquest of our solar system and bizarre alien trophies .

SAT 05 JAN SHAKESPEARE IN THE VINES ASCENSION WINE ESTATE $7PM-9.30PM, $49-89, ASCENSIONWINE.CO.NZ SEASON: SAT 05 JAN - SUN 07 JAN

Just like opera, Shakespeare used to be confined to the stuff and pomp of the stage, but not anymore!

Within the grounds of Ascension Wine Estate, Melbourne’s Essential Theatre will transform the vineyard to the Dukedom of Illyria to perform Twelfth Night . BYO Picnic.

EMERGING PIXELS #2 AOTEA CENTRE 7.30AM-6PM SEASON: TUE 18 DEC- TUE 05 FEB

Young interactive artists from the Bachelor of Creative Technology, AUT University Interdisciplinary Unit, present their work at Digital Art Live. The artworks require you to physically manipulate the screen with your movements to complete the interactive experience. Come down and watch as the exhibition becomes an extension of you and your actions.

TAURANGA ICE RINK HERRIES PARK 9AM-10PM, $15-20, DOOR SALES ONLY SEASON: TUE 18 DEC - SUN 03 FEB

Ironically, in one of the best places to head for summer, surf and sand on the beach, the city of Tauranga is bringing a touch of winter cool in the form of ice skating. I guess they missed the memo on the change of seasons? So if the heat is getting a bit much, cool down with a relaxing skate around the 35m x 15m rink.

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The best place for a date night is…

I’ve yet to find the date bit. We’ll cross the “night” bridge when we get to it.

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

All the bands I like are alive – Silverchair… I don’t know, where is my iPod? What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? None in all honesty.

I do theatre. Um... The Hobbit.

You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… Killed a man.

People say you look like… Janet Jackson.

Kittens or puppies? Both. With little bow ties.

What generic current affair has your blood boiled? Christmas.

Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? Q Theatre.

SEE HIM PERFORM: BEN ANDERSON

What happens when you mix Coca-Cola with Pepsi? I slap you?

THU 28 FEB - SAT 02 MAR Q THEATRE VAULT, AUCKLAND

Your fantasy spirit animal is… A human.

TUE 05 MAR - SAT 09 MAR Q THEATRE VAULT, AUCKLAND

IN JUST ABOVE THE CLOUDS

THU 10 JAN COMEDY CAPERS YOT CLUB RAGLAN 8PM-10PM, $20, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

Billy T Award nominee Tevita Manukia headlines a high-caliber comedy show these holidays. Sent here for schooling at eight years old, Tevita grew up in a God-fearing household that also happened to be a safe house for Tongan overstayers. It’s in this environment his sense of humor was developed.

SURFING EXHIBITION RAGALN MUSEUM 10AM-3PM, $1-2, DOOR SALES ONLY SEASON: TUE 18 DEC - FRI 25 JAN

No summer would be completely without the national institute of surfing, learn a bit more about the history of the craft in this creative display. The exhibition includes the Bob Comer collection of historic 1960s surfboards, along with Point Board Rider T-shirts and other memorabilia.

KERMADEC CITY GALLERY 10AM-5PM SEASON: TUE 18 DEC SUN 10 FEB

In May 2011, the Kermadec initiative invited nine artists to sail on the HMNZS Otago through the Kermadec waters north of mainland New Zealand.

The journey was an opportunity to experience the most remote region of this country. See this unique part of our world through their eyes.

Chamber Music New Zealand Presents

“the original rock band of string quartets”

QUARTET

9-14 March 2013

Auckland (with Wu Man), Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin chambermusic.co.nz

Presented in association with Auckland Arts Festival by arrangement with Arts Projects Australia

Watch YouTube performance clip

KRONOS

Washington Post

FEB 16

KATCHAFIRE

FEB 17

WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL UKULELE ORCHESTRA

FEB 22

AVALANCHE CITY www.hgaf.co.nz

Masters Of The Gaming Universe WHETHER YOU’RE AN MMO ADDICT OR A ROCK BAND HERO, TE PAPA’S GAME MASTERS EXHIBIT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. The gaming industry has been growing at a tremendous rate over the past few years, snowballing to become the most lucrative sector in the entertainment business.

James Cameron’s Avatar (widely hailed as one of the most successful films of all time) reached the one billion dollar mark a whole two days behind Activision’s FPS Call of Duty: Black Ops II, the fastest selling game to date.

The MMORPG World of Warcraft has garnered over $10 billion USD in its tenure, generating more revenue per year than the GDP of several small countries. Suffice to say, there are many of those who will practically hemorrhage money to get their hands on these games – and keep those hands occupied.

The reasons for the surge in popularity are manifold. Gaming itself has come a very long way since the advent of Pong in 1972, maturing both as a form of entertainment and as a vehicle for storytelling. Games such as Gran Turismo 5 portray a surreal level of visual accuracy, whereas landmark titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics boast a plot to rival the complexity of Imperial Rome.

Music, Makes The People, Come Together GET INTO THE SUMMER GROOVE – LITERALLY – WITH AUCKLAND’S FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS. Summer – synonymous with sounds, sun and, on occasion, free stuff. So what happens when you put all these elements together? Music in Parks 2013, that’s what.

Auckland Council has done a good thing for the fine people of the Little Big City and organised a series of 42 free gigs from January to March, featuring some of Kiwi music’s heavyweights, in the best outdoor settings the area has to offer.

Where there’s a shift in demand, game makers respond accordingly: many games are now adaptable to be played on the go, with Android and iOS titles such as Angry Birds becoming ubiquitous on most cellular devices. Forty-seven percent of players are now female and games have subsequently branched out to the realms of dancing, singing and fitness.

The series, now in its 20th year, covers a wide range of musical genres including rock, country western, opera, hip hop, reggae and more. Wellknown artists include London-based rockers I Am Giant, Avalanche City, Adeaze, Sola Rosa and Tahuna Breaks, as well as up and coming talent including ukulele supergroup The Nukes.

Gaming’s boom has also had a rather salient cultural impact on the past few generations. Despite the assumption that video games are territory of youth, the average gamer is in fact 30 years old and has been playing for 12 years (according to the Entertainment Software Association’s findings). Trinley Dorje – one of the spiritual leaders of Tibetan Buddhism – is an outspoken advocate for virtual entertainment.

“Video war games satiate my feelings of aggression,” voices the current Karmapa Lama. Permeating all but most aspects of modern society, gaming is without a doubt here to stay.

Enthusiasts can browse the Music in Parks site to see who’s playing when and listen to tracks from artists to get a feel for those they haven’t discovered. Fans can check out the full schedule for Auckland Council’s Music in Parks 2013 series now on musicinparks.co.nz.

Te Papa will be showcasing a vast array of noteworthy games across the generations – four decades in fact. From Space Invaders to Fruit Ninja, Game Masters will showcase more than 100 games, handpicked from some of the most notable designers in the industry. Paying homage to the origins of this phenomenon, the curators have sourced and restored old-school, original arcade machines for you to play Asteroids on, only to marvel at how far we’ve come with a go later on at Blizzard’s StarCraft II.

I Am Giant, which features Kiwi musicians Shelton Woolright (formerly of Blindspott) and Paul Matthews (from Stylus and Tadpole), is playing in the Parks as the only free gig on their 2013 tour.

This is an event that you’ll want to bring your friends and family to, as there’s a little something for every persuasion. Alongside the games, there will be various revealing interviews on display and an array of rare artwork to enhance the depth of this full experience. Whether you’re facing off with Real Racing 2 or jamming together on Rock Band, there’s oodles of fun to be had. To sum it up in their own words, “Game Masters brings the evolution and artistry of video games to your fingertips.”

This is one exhibition you don’t want to miss.

The site itself is mobile-friendly so users on the go can easily browse information, with links to Twitter and Facebook for social sharing.

Photos from events will be shared on the Music in Parks Facebook page, and fans are encouraged to share pictures.

Bassist Paul Matthews says, “Some of us grew up right here in Auckland and it’s great to come home to feature in one of the country’s best free concert series. We’ll be bringing our A-game and can’t wait to hang out with all our local fans.”

Mayor Len Brown says Music in Parks is a much-anticipated and wellloved summer fixture.

“I’m thrilled that this free programme of events now stretches from Franklin to Rodney, bringing even more concerts and more music genres to Aucklanders, and giving our homegrown talent a great showcase in some fantastic settings.”

WRitten by Laura Weaser

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8–9pm | Tuesdays–Sundays | 8–27 January | Soundshell,

Botanic Garden | Mondays are reserved for postponement dates The Business | We Like Trees | Miles Calder & the Rumours | Brockaflowersaurus – Rex & the Blueberry Biscuits | Joe Blossom | Ricky Boyd and the Boomshack BAND LOST BiRD { Ali Whitton } | The Concerned Residents | JoHanna and the Mystery Bella Cajon | Kaivai | Data Hui | The Nudge | Gerry Paul – Tales from the Sea and an Elephant Tree | Amiria Grenell | Way Out West |The Doubtful Sounds and Strung Out | Ginger Brown | Disasteradio | The Wellington Jazz Orchestra The Gospel Show FEATURING Lisa Tomlins For more info: Get the Summer City app facebook.com/SummerCityWellington Wellington.govt.nz | Phone 499 4444

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WELLINGTON gig guide Wed 19 DEC

The Datsuns

Wed 02 Jan

Thu 10 Jan

Kroon For Your Kai

Wellington Batucada Xmas Party

Jimmy Barnes, Gin Wigmore - The Red Hot Summer Tour

Booty Out Back

Fri 04 Jan

Mighty Mighty

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

MONO SONIC & SOVIET SPACE DOG

8PM, Bodega

The San Francisco Bath House

9PM, Mighty Mighty

Sun 23 DEC

Paquin w/ Laurier, Big Rick & Soviet Space Dog

Recovery Sessions Featuring DJ Ayesha

Thu 20 DEC

The Troubles

8PM, San Francisco Bath House

Good Evening!

Mr Mustard

8PM, San Francisco Bath House

Jesse Rivest & The Rec Devs Daddy O’s

Miles Calder & The Rumours 9PM, Mighty Mighty

The Southern Cross Thursday Showcase Feat. Daniel Boobyer & The Wellington Sea Shanty Society

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Fri 21 DEC 3Guesses & Nick Wilsden The Fringe Bar

Apocalypse Party! Von Thundersvolt, All Seeing Hand, Basket Case, The Spines 9PM, Mighty Mighty

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Paul Ubana Jones

Sat 12 Jan

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Swampton Creeps with Eb & Sparrow

Sun 13 Jan

Heavyweight Kings of Rock - Shihad, I Am Giant, King Cannons

Sat 05 Jan Paul Ubana Jones

The Station Village Complex

The Waterfront Bar & Kitchen, Raumati

Loopline Vineyard Jazz & Blues In The Vines Festival

Sat 29 DEC

The MoreFM Summer Tides 2013

Mon 14 Jan

Wed 09 Jan

Mike Noga (The Drones)

Orphans Xmas Eve Party !

The San Francisco Bath House

Wed 26 DEC

Darren Watsons Underground Blues Band Hashigo Zake

Six60 Summer Tour w/ Iva Lankum

The Station Village Complex

Sun 30 DEC

Martinborough Hotel

8PM, Bodega

Riversdale Beach Terraces

Pump up the Volume: Forgotten Generation and Guests 9PM, San Francisco Bath House

8PM, Wellington Town Hall

Fri 21 DEC

Mon 31 DEC

Kate Anastasiou

Christmas Break-Down

Beyond the Black 2012

Melissa Cox (USA)

Doomsday Party with Sambora and Nicky Research

4PM, Trentham Racecourse, 30

6.30PM, The Brick Works 8.30PM, The Brewery

A Very Merry Scriptless: In The Grotto

Melting Faces

Hang The DJ: Atomic vs 24 Hour Party People

Daddy O’s

Band Of Horses

8.30PM, The Monday Room

Dub & Grub In The Pub/ The Recovery Session

Soul Sessions w/ Amirh & Don

Tue 15 Jan

Dr Sanchez

Drab Doo-Riffs & The Golden Awesome

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

8PM, Bodega

TwEQ & Dr Dree

Thu 20 DEC

Roseneath Centennial Ragtime Band of Wellington New Zealand

Loopline Vineyard, Masterton

Wed 19 DEC

The Feelers New Years Eve Celebration

Die Die Die NYE

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

9PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide

Sat 22 DEC 9PM, Mighty Mighty

9PM, Bar Medusa

8PM, The Station Village Complex

La De Da NYE Festival

9PM, Chicago Bar

The Glasshouse Bar

Heathen Eyes, Polter, Broke & Guests

Mon 24 DEC

So So Modern, Glass Vaults, Black City Lights & Joe Blossom The Heavy Crooners

Sandwiches

Fri 11 Jan

Katchafire with Ladi6

10AM, Daisybank Farm

9PM, San Francisco Bath House

Channel One Sound System

Shacklock Meth Party & Dance Asthmatics

Meow

Louis Baker - Single Release Show 8PM, Bodega

8PM, The Station Village Complex

Te Papa

9PM, Bodega

Sprig & Fern

9PM, San Francisco Bath House

La De Da NYE Festival 10AM, Daisybank Farm

NYE Revelry Bar Medusa

NYE Nick Granville Trio Hashigo Zake

8PM, Court Theatre, $16

Creamery at the Wunderbar 8.30PM, Wunderbar, $5

Flip Grater Darkroom

Kate Anastasiou

8PM, Cocopelli The Palms

9PM, CBD Bar

4PM, Dux Live, $10

9PM, Pierside Cafe, $20

Dr Sanchez - Monty - Sole Purpose 3PM, Revival Bar

D’sendantz

9PM, Becks Alehouse

Mark and Brendan 4.30PM, The Brewery

Ollie

7PM, The Woolston Club

Runaround Sue 10PM, The Brewery

Petite Manouche 6PM, Astro Lounge

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CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Seth Hamilton The Get Down

The Press Summer Season of Grease

The Press Summer Season Of Grease

The River Jones, Indigo Wolf & Tracy Barlow - All Ages

9PM, CBD Bar

7.30PM, Court Theatre, $55

Sat 22 DEC Black Velvet Band 10PM, The Brewery

DJ Tido

7PM, Pomeroy’s

Fleur Jack, Katie Thompson ‘The Storytellers’ Tour 2012 8PM, Darkroom

Kate Anastasiou

8PM, Clink Restaurant Bar

Mike T

9PM, CBD Bar

Minuit - Last Night You Saw This Band - Album Release 8PM, Dux Live, $30

Scared Scriptless

10.15PM, Court Theatre, $16

Shiver

9PM, The Rock-Rolleston

Superfreak

10PM, The Bedrock Bar

This Disaster

9.30Pm, Fox & Ferret The Palms

Sun 23 DEC Kate Anastasiou 4PM, No 4

Nathalie Elms 3PM, Astro Lounge

Node + Dead Set Presents Jay Dubs, El Pasko, MC Aeries and Amiria Grenell 5PM, Dux Live

Orphans Christmas Party 8PM, Revival Bar

Mon 24 DEC Assembly Required - Xmas Eve 6PM, Pierside Cafe

Lindon Puffin Xmas Carols!

6PM, Pomeroy’s

Thu 27 DEC Puree

8PM, Casino - Diamond Bar

6.30PM, Court Theatre, $55

7PM, Pallet Pavillion

Fri 28 DEC Al Park

4.30PM, The Brewery

Beach Breaks with DJ Dmand 8.30PM, Pierside Cafe

Don’t Tell Mama 9PM, The Millar Bar

Hennessey Love Machine 10PM, The Brewery

Rhythm and Alps 2012 - R&A Festival 9am, Terrace Down Resort, $169 + bf

Soul Slide

9PM, Clink Restaurant Bar

Sat 29 DEC Anthony

9PM, The Millar Bar

Ignition

10PM, The Bedrock Bar

Insane Jane

9PM, Pierside Cafe

Ollie - Kool F 5PM, Revival Bar

Rhythm and Alps 2012 10.30am, Terrace Downs Resort, $169 + bf

Sneaky Feet

10PM, The Brewery

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New Years Eve 2013 at The Dux Live 7PM, Dux Live, $10 door after 10PM

New Years Eve - Live Music - Hang The Washing Party Finnegans

New Years Eve Party with The Stone COld Chillers

10Pm, Phoenix Bar & cafe

Retrosonic - New Years Eve! Best Entertainment & Music!

7.30PM, Court Theatre, $55

9PM, Becks Alehouse

Wed 09 Jan

Wed 02 Jan

Wednesday Open Mic Karaoke

Channel One Soundsystem

7PM, Sandridge Hotel

8PM, Dux Live, $20

Thu 10 Jan

Thu 03 Jan

Al Park Party Night

Al Park Party Night 8PM, Porthole Bar

Fresh Laughs

8PM, Sandridge Hotel

Ollie

5PM, Revival Bar

Fri 04 Jan Anna & Jo

5PM, Revival Bar

Art Beat - The Ganders 1.15PM, Cashel Mall Re:Start

8.30PM, Pierside Cafe The Bedrock Bar

8PM, Porthole Bar

Kate Anastasiou

7PM, Cocopelli The Palms

The Hound

Sound of Silver

The Yam Jams Xmas Special

Suicidal Tendencies (U.S.A) & Special guests

Tido

The Gramophone Band (live) with DJs Zak Gibson & Reuben Bonner

9PM, Whammy Bar

Grant Marshall and Nigel Love Sale St

Hurricane Kids, Braves & Guests

Sat 05 Jan 9PM, Finnegans 10PM, Revival Bar

The Press Summer season of Grease

7.30Pm, Court Theatre, $55

Sun 06 Jan Kate Anastasiou 4PM, No 4

8PM, The Kings Arms

7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro Verona

Sweat Hut with Team Navajo

8PM, The Golden Dawn

The Glocks withThe Hand

Bin Bin Deluxe

The Golden Dawn

6.30PM, Everybody`s

Fri 21 DEC Aimee Rensford, Soane 5.30PM, Neighbourhood

Anna Coddington 8PM, Q Auckland

Thu 20 DEC

Dean Campbell

3ST - Xmas Special feat. Bulletproof, Kxxgxn, MayaVanya 9PM, Cassette Nine

A CVE Xmas

7PM, The Windsor Castle

8PM, Dux Live

The Kings Arms, $15

Salsa Fiesta Night

Acoustic Thursday Ft. Hugh McCarroll

Fri 11 Jan

Tyler Street Garage

Converse Presents: All Stars

A Kings Arms Xmas

8.30PM, Salsa Latina Studios

9PM, Juice Bar

The Juice Bar, $10

Urbantramper 10th Birthday Tour

Northern Steam Ship

Acoustic Thursdays with Eli

9PM, 1885 Britomart

Longroom

7PM, Silo Park Flight Lounge

The Kings Arms

The Golden Dawn

Trench Fridays Trench Bar

Sat 22 DEC #Jusayin X de Friez Present: Fuck Santa feat Estere (WLG) & Hazel (France)

Rhyme & Reason - Songs+Stories for TearFund Cafe Crave

Snakeskin Suitcase Christmas Special The Wine Cellar

The Annual Trench Bar White Christmas Party Trench Bar

Uptown Boogie + Guests 6PM, Neighbourhood

Sun 23 DEC Acoustic Sunday Session w Eli Guttenbiel La Zeppa Kitchen

Back On The Good Foot DJs The Golden Dawn

Bloody Sundays Ft Arash & Co

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Biz Dojo, Co.Space

Die Die Die & Friends 9PM, The Kings Arms

A Ponsonby Institution

DOOMSDAY GIG - Stone the Crows, Greenfog and Quinn the Human

Audio Foundation Xmas Party

Sene & Nyntee

The Lucha Lounge

The Audio Foundation

Double Dutch

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Bevan Keys & Nyntee vs Richie Rich

Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System

End Of The World Party

Chapel Bar & Bistro

Longroom

Tyler Street Garage

Pat For President Jax Munster Inn Longroom

Chapel Bar & Bistro

Booty Mash Sale St

Tattletale Saints

The Bluestone Room

Exmix Kidd. TDK 9PM, Snapdragon

Date Night 3 - Three Times A Lady

The Cider Co-Op ft Sunshine Soundsystem

Corelli’s Cafe

Absolute

7.30PM, Neighbourhood

Brendan & Mark

Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon

DJ Sister Act

Tyler Street Garage

Chapel Bar & Bistro

The Datsuns

5PM, Revival Bar

7.30PM, Nuffield St Brew Bar

Freestyle with Alisha, Frank & Solly

Lindon Puffin

Christmas Beauty and the Beats

Jason Kyle, Normski 6PM, Northern Steam Ship

DOC WESTIE and THE DASTARDLY BOUNDER

The KA Xmas feat. Tim Werry & friends

Jstar meets Lion Rockers Hi-Fi

9PM, Trevinos

7PM, Pomeroy’s

Open Mic Session at Finnegans 8PM, Finnegans

DJ Grade

Marlon Williams and Delaney Davidson, The Unfaithful Ways and special guests.

Silo Cinema presents Home Alone

Lttle Phnx

Dr Sanchez & Kate Anastasiou

6PM, Clink Restaurant Bar

The Press Summer Season of Grease

Rootdown with Frank Booker

The Press Summer Season of Grease

10PM, Winnies Ferrymead

Mon 31 DEC

Kym Campbell Album Release Tour

8PM, Darkroom

Bill Direen and the Bilders

Josh Leys

DJ Finney

7PM, Astro Lounge

Miho Wada Island Jazz Summer Tour

Sene, Nyntee & Cuffy

Tue 08 Jan

Studio 54

Total Control

Mon 07 Jan

R&B Jam Nights

Nu Year Party with Nacoa, Seth Hamilton and Tin Tin

Superfreak

11PM, Casino - Grand Cafe

Midday, Godley House Cafe

Wed 19 DEC

9PM, Pierside Cafe

South Paw

9PM, The Rock - Rolleston

Miho Wada Island Jazz Summer Tour

6.30PM, Court Theatre, $55

Beach Breaks with DJ Dmand

8.30PM, The Brewery

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8PM, Snapdragon

DeeWhy and Sample Gee Sale St

The Golden Dawn

Leigh Sawmill

Sale St

9PM, Galatos

The Kings Arms

Frank Booker

9PM, The Bacco Room

7PM, Everybody`s

Mon 24 DEC

9PM, Clink Restaurant Bar

DJ Mystic Mick

Kilamanraro, Submariner

Hello Sailor with Royal Jackets

Club Connoisseurs

The Whiskey Bar

The Press Summer Season of Grease

5.30PM, Everybody`s

Double Dutch & Nyntee

Naam Dance Party

Imagine This

Royal Akarana Yacht Club

9PM, Snapdragon

Golden Dawn’s Annual Christmas Eve

General Lee

Niu FM Xmas Party

Johnny Holmes

Page3, Grant Marshall, Vincent Hanna, DeeWhy

Jungle Bells: Coldie by candlelight. Getafix * Gull * Bill E Fluid

Wed 26 DEC

Soul Slide

7.30PM, Court Theatre, $55

Sat 12 Jan Carl Cox Christchurch 10PM, CPIT CPSA Building, $75 door

The Corner Store Longroom

Chapel Bar & Bistro Libertine

KFM presents Mas.sive 9PM, Verona

Old School DJs Racket Bar

9PM, O’Ryans

Sale St

Pat For President The Elephant Wrestler

Sandbar Waiheke

Master Jams with Benwah & Jason Eli

Chapel Bar & Bistro

The Golden Dawn

Katchafire with Ladi6 Mangawhai Tavern

Tyler Street Garage

Masters Of Metal Xmas Party The Kings Arms

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AUCKLAND gig guide Thu 27 DEC Acoustic Thursdays with Eli 7.30PM, Neighbourhood

Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon 7.30PM, Nuffield St Brew Bar

Chingy

8PM, The Studio

Dave Hull

Chapel Bar & Bistro

General Lee

7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Jazzemetazz Sugar Bar

Pat For President The Elephant Wrestler

Sister Act & Sam Hill Longroom

Fri 28 DEC Dave Hull

Chapel Bar & Bistro

AUCKLAND gig guide Cripple Mr Onion, El Schlong, Resporn and Shepherds of Cassini

MTW New Years Eve Waiheke Island 2013

Dave Alley Band w/ Special Guest Dave Khan

New Years Eve At The Kings Arms w/ Bernie Griffin & The Flaming Pearls

The Kings Arms

Piha Surf Club

Highlife Poolside Waiheke Island Resort

Jason Kyle

9PM, Northern Steam Ship

Normski

9PM, Snapdragon

Pure Trench with Special Guest Tania M Trench Bar

Sick Disco End of an Era Full Moon Party 9PM, Cassette Nine

Sun 30 DEC Acoustic Sunday Session w Eli Guttenbiel La Zeppa Kitchen

Blues By The Bay Blues Festival

KNIGHTS OF THE DUB TABLE

Jimmy Barnes, Gin Wigmore - The Red Hot Summer Tour

Leigh Sawmill

Mihirangi, Queen of Loops 8PM, Artworks Community Theatre

Moonfest

Tahaki Reserve

Normski

9PM, Northern Steam Ship

Nyntee, Sam Hill & Cuffy Longroom

Pat For President The Elephant Wrestler

T rice

Sat 29 DEC A Ponsonby Institution 8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Bevan Keys & Nyntee Longroom

Blues By the Bay Blues Festival Bayview Hotel

Booty Mash Sale St

New Years Eve ft DeeWhy, Vincent Hanna and Sample Gee

Bayview Hotel

Matakana Country Park

Pat For President Jax Munster Inn

Sene & Nyntee Longroom

The Cider Co-Op Sale St

Mon 31 DEC Bouncing Beats presents NYE 9PM, Ink & Coherent

BRITOMART BEACH PARTY NYE 2012/13 8PM, Britomart, $40

Channel One SOundsystem NYE Special

9PM, Bizdojo Co.Space

Highlife NYE

7PM, Stonyridge Vineyard, Waiheke

Livefest 12:13 9PM, The Depot

Marty Bones / Trakman Libertine

9PM, Northern Steamship

ExMixKid

9PM, Snapdragon

King Cannons

8PM, The Kings Arms

LATIN AOTEAROA 9PM, Leigh Sawmill

Lo Key

Sale St

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

NYE Neon Party

Pat For President

Chapel Bar & Bistro

The Elephant Wrestler

NYE with Jason Eli

Rose Alice

Tyler Street Garage

9PM, Everybody’s

Phoenix NY’s Eve - Dance Party

Sat 05 Jan

9PM, 4:20

SAWMILL NEW YEARS EVE Supergroove NYE 2013

8PM, Skycity Convention Centre

Tue 01 Jan Bridley Rose

8PM, The Fiddler Irish Bar

Channel One Soundsystem meets Lion Rockers Hi-Fi 9PM, 4:20

CoolHandLuke

Gerry Rooderkerk Alive & Acoustic The Fiddler Irish Bar

Kora Light Years Live with The Nudge Matakana Country Park

Thu 03 Jan Gerry Rooderkerk The Fiddler Irish Bar

Jason Kyle

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

Heavyweight Kings of Rock - Shihad, I Am Giant, King Cannons Mangawhai Tavern

Paul Ubana Jones

Big Sene, Nyntee & Cuffy 9PM, Longroom

MUM Presents: Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Leigh Sawmill

Six60 Summer Tour w/ Shihad, I Am Giant & David Dallas Matakana Country Park

Kora Light Years Live with The Nudge Mangawhai Tavern

The Return of GOD BOWS TO MATH w/ High Society, Dwell Rott & Will Gresso 9PM, Whammy Bar

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9PM, Northern SteamShip

Frank Booker 7PM, Everybodys

Mon 14 Jan 8PM, The Powerstation

Mon 07 Jan

Tido

Laura Lush

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

3PM, Neighbourhood

8PM, Vector Arena

Acoustic Song & Music Session

Fri 11 Jan

Marble Sheep (Japan)

Tue 15 Jan

Mihirangi - Somebody Shake the Tree Album Tour

Alabama Shakes

Tue 08 Jan

Dean Campbell Grant Marshall and Ultan Burke

7PM, The Thirsty Dog

Bridey Rose

The Fiddler Irish Bar

Nightwish (Finland) 8PM, The Studio

6.30PM, Everybodys

8PM, Sale St

Pat For President The Elephant Wrestler

TDK, Dylan C 9PM, Snapdragon

4PM, Neighbourhood 9PM, Northern SteamShip

9PM, The Lucha Lounge

8PM, Galatos

Selecta Sam

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

Sick Disco with NSPC, Dirty Uncool, Trilogy, Safari Boy & Pizza Cat

The Hilltop Tavern

Sun 13 Jan

The Kings Arms

Laura Lush

Thu 10 Jan

Julian Dyne

Cider Co-Op Featuring Funkommunity Soundsystem

Andy JV

BenWah

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon 7.30PM, Nuffield St

General Lee

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar 6PM, Nuffield St 6PM, Commons

11PM, Goldfinch

The Friday Blender 8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Weezer

8PM, Vector Arena

Imagine This

Sat 12 Jan

Acoustic with Eli

Blackleaf Gardens, Fictional Response & guests

8PM, Snapdragon

7.30PM, Neighbourhood

7PM, The Bunker

Rhinestone Mining Company

8PM, The Studio

Marduk (Sweden) 9PM, The Kings Arms

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Imagine This

Chapel Bar & Bistro

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Booty Mash

9PM, Cassette Nine

Sunday Session

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7PM, Everybodys

Glenn Coggin & Phil Harty

8PM, Sale St

6PM, Commons

Normski

Fri 04 Jan Awkward Orchid, Dee Why & Ultan Burke

The Kings Arms

Jason Eli

Channel Davis & Kerryn Fields Hometown Tour

Frank Booker

Cider Co-Op

4PM, Neighbourhood

Sunday sessions Ft, OM UNIT (UK)

5.30PM, Northern SteamShip

Hudge

8PM, The Bay @ Matiatia, Waiheke

Andy JV

3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

Acoustic Thursday Ft. Jonny Edwards

Wed 09 Jan

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tours & events

Upcoming tours & events 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

BONNIE RAITT (US)

COROMANDEL GOLD 2012

EXODUS

BRYAN ADAMS (CA)

CHRONOPHONIUM 2013

FRED WESLEY (US)

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

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

Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Ohuka Farm, Whitianga

Fri 11 Jan - Sat 12 Jan Tangihua Forest, Northland

Sat 31 Dec Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach

Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

FUN.

Wed 13 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

ALESTORM (UK)

Thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland

CAT POWER (US)

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

CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013 AMANDA PALMER (US)

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 Opera House, Wellington Wed 16 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland

BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING

Sat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay

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 & CafĂŠ, 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

CRYSTAL CASTLES (CA) Tue 15 Jan Studio, Auckland

THE DATSUNS

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

DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY Sun 24 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

DEVILS ELBOW

Sat 22 Dec The Thirsty Dog, Auckland Fri 28 Dec The Cabana, Napier

B.O.B (US)

Wed 16 Jan Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

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Fri 08 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch Sun 10 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (CA)

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

DIE! DIE! DIE!

Thu 20 Dec Static, Hamilton Fri 21 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 29 Dec Rhythm & Alps Terrace Downs, Christchurch Sun 30 Dec Chicks, Dunedin Mon 31 Dec Bodega, Wellington

THE JACKSONS (us)

Tue 26 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

DIRTY PROJECTORS (US)

Joan Armatrading

ED SHEERAN (UK)

KATCHAFIRE & LADI6

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

CLIFF RICHARD (UK)

GLENN FREY (US)

HOMEGROWN 2013

Tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

Sat 20 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 22 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

Tue 19 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Wed 20 Feb Civic Theatre, Auckland

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

DINOSAUR JR. (US)

BLACK SABBATH (UK)

GARBAGE (US)

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

Wed 20 Mar Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

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

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Upcoming tours & events LA DE DA FESTIVAL 2012

Fri 01 Feb Sierra Café, Taupo Sat 02 Feb Cambridge Town Hall, Cambridge Sun 03 Feb Victoria Theatre, Devonport

LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013

THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough

Mon 28 Jan Silo Park, Auckland

LINKIN PARK (US)

Thu 21 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

RUSSELL PETERS (CA)

Wed 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

SANTANA & STEVE MILLER BAND

Wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Christchurch

Sun 17 Mar AMI Stadium, Christchurch Tue 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

THE OFFSPRING (US)

THE SCRIPT (IR)

Wed 27 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

Fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013

MICHAEL KIWANUKA (UK) Thu 04 Apr Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Fri 05 Apr Old St Pauls, Wellington

MIKE NOGA (AU)

Mon 14 Jan Bodega, Wellington Thu 17 Jan Wine Cellar, Auckland

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

Thu 31 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 01 Feb Studio, Auckland

Tony Joe White

SEASICK STEVE (US) Sat 29 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai

Sun 13 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland

RHYTHM & ALPS 2012

Fri 28 Dec - Sat 29 Dec Terrace Downs, Christchurch

RHYTHM & VINES 2012

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA

Sat 29 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Waiohika Estate, Gisborne

SHIHAD

MULATU ASTATKE (ET) NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE

SHOTOVER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL 2013

Sat 16 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

NORTHERN BASS FESTIVAL 2012

Sun 30 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Mangawhai

THE NUKES

Fri 25 Jan Eggcentric Café, Coromandel Sat 26 Jan Titirangi Theatre, New Lynn Sun 27 Jan Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Mon 28 Jan Music in Parks, Maraetai Thu 31 Jan Cabana, Napier

TUBORG SOUNDS ON

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (US)

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

Tue 08 Jan Studio, Auckland

Wed 20 Mar Tsb Theatre, New Plymouth Thu 21 Mar St James Theatre, Wellington Fri 22 Mar Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Hastings Sat 23 Mar Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton Sun 24 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

Sat 23 Mar The Oval, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

Fri 01 Feb - Sat 02 Feb Rotorua International Stadium

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

NIGHTWISH (FI)

Tue 26 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

Thu 07 Feb Whammy Bar, Auckland

RAGGAMUFFIN 2013

MOUNT EERIE (US)

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

THE STONE ROSES (UK)

THEE OH SEES (US)

Sat 16 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 17 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, North Auckland Wed 20 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 23 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown

PRETTY LIGHTS (US)

Wed 19 Dec Town Hall, Auckland

Fri 21 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland

PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE…

Sun 30 Jan - Sun 06 Jan Canaan Downs, Nelson

STEPHEN MERCHANT (UK)

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES (US)

Fri 25 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton

LUMINATE FESTIVAL

Wed 02 Jan Coroglen Tavern, Coroglen Fri 04 Jan Brewers In The Park, Mount Maunganui Sat 05 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana Sun 06 Jan Opononi Hotel, Opononi

Sat 09 Feb Littles Road, Queenstown

RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS (UK)

SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL

ROBERT PLANT (US)

SILO CINEMA

RONAN KEATING & BRIAN MCFADDEN (IE)

SIX60

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

Tue 09 Apr TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 11 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

Wed 27 Feb Trusts Stadium Arena, Auckland

Thu 03 Jan - Sun 13 Jan The Monkey House, Whitianga

Fri 21 Dec Home Alone, Silo Park, Auckland

Thu 27 Dec Butlers Reef, Oakura Sat 29 Dec Station Village Complex, Lower Hutt Sun 30 Dec Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka

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

WEEZER (US)

Fri 11 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland

WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY Tue 18 Dec - Sun 03 Mar Auckland Art Gallery

WILCO (US)

Fri 05 Apr Town Hall, Wellington Sat 06 Apr Town Hall, Auckland

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BARS

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REVELRY 106 PONSONBY ROAD

It’s east meets west in a Parisian-inspired bohemian parlor with hints of an Asian opium den. This fine establishment has an international handpicked wine list, one of the largest selection of spirits in Auckland, craft beers from some of NZ’s best breweries and a delicious fusion-style food menu that is ever evolving.

CRAFT BAR 10 THE OCTOGAN

In the heart of Dunedin’s restaurant scene, this welcoming venue is home to live music, a few sports activities. It’s got the makings of a pub, with the upmarket feel of a leisurely café. Plus with Monteith’s on hand, you can’t go wrong.

GRACE BAR

Newly renovated, Grace Restaurant and Bar is your new destination on any night of the week. There’s a funky atmosphere, provided by the awesome bar staff and top-quality guests, and now the party is even better with private themed rooms!

It’s ideal for functions, 21st, or just to get a big group of mates together and have a night out. The cool thing is you can host your own party any night of the week!

Live music frequents the area and there are also great drinks specials for those working in hospitality – they look after the family!

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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.

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.

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. With intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

Q Theatre

305 Queen Street 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.

GOLDEN DAWN

Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds 376-9929

IPANEMA BAR & RESTAURANT

2 Ponsonby Road Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed with classic & contemporary Brazilian music & culture.

Malt Bar

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

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.

REVELRY

106 Ponsonby Road 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian pallor meets opium den chic

BRITOMART BRITOMART 1885 - Britomart

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

SHOOTER SALOON BAR

330 New North Rd Not your ‘typical central bar’ Their no bull policy means what you see is what you get.

Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen

SNAPDRAGON

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

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.

Mt MTEDEN EDEN

QUAY ST CLUBROOMS

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.

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET THE CLADDAGH

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

PINXTOS

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

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

VIADUCT VIADUCT

RACKET BAR

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

The Portland Public House

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL

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.

VICTORIAPARK PARK VICTORIA PARNELL PARNELL THE PADDINGTON

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.

DOC BAR

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

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

SALE STREET

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

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR

352 K’Rd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat

GRACE BAR

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

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) 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 FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB

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.

KINGSLAND KINGSLAND Neighbourhood Brewbar

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

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.

THE OAKROOM 17 Drake 300 6313

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VELVET BURGER MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Born and bred in the heart of Dunedin, Velvet Burger has become a growing institution – not only down South, but also in the bustling metropolis of Auckland.

Gourmet burgers are the name of their game, to be enjoyed in money-saving combos or even in a BYO setting with friends.

SAL’S 8 COMMERCE STREET, BRITOMART

Carefully manoeuvre the pizza slice in half and have that mouth-scorching first bite of heaven. With authentic ingredients, New York style pizzas have never tasted so good. Grab a slice or share a pizza with friends, then wash it down with an ice-cold beer.

CAFE HANOI

Experience a little bit of authentic Vietnam down in Britomart. There’s a freshness about the dishes and a zing of flavour to make your mouth water at the thought of it all. Mint, dill, mint, perilla and coriander are the dominating herbs used in all their dishes, which include a wide range of beef, pork and a whole lot of prawns.

The cool thing about Café Hanoi is the overall feel – sit in a table for four or more in the jungle-like setting or position yourself up at the bar and engage with the friendly bar staff. Take a trip!

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CORNER GALWAY & COMMERCE STREETS

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auckland EATERIES AGENTS & MERCHANTS

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

BIG J’S

1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington (09) 5790340 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.

DE POST

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

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.

District Dining

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

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.

GOLDEN DAWN

Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds 376-9929

PINXTOS

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

LIBERTINE

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

Malt Bar

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

ORVIETO CAFE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

SALE ST

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

DEPOT

86 Federal St (09) 363-7048

VERONA

MEXICO

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

Sals Pizza

277 Broadway, Newmarket (09) 524 7257 Legendary pizza maker’s secret family recipe and are proud to serve you AUTHENTIC NY Pizza.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

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.

QUAY STREET CAFE

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”

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Main Attractions Horsing Around WITH THEIR UPCOMING RELEASE, BAND OF HORSES’ BILL REYNOLDS LOOKS BACK ON THEIR COUNTRY ROOTS. My phone conversation with Bill Reynolds, bassist and producer with South Carolina’s Band of Horses, must be one of the most congenial to date. Over the phone, at least, he’s one of the nicest, most charming guys I’ve ever met.

Briefly known as just Horses, BOH get classified as rock, but they’re really more roots and country. Think 1970s John Denver, but far cooler.

Formed in 2004 in Seattle by Ben Bridwell, they’ve released three studio efforts, including 2010’s Grammy-nominated Infinite Arms .The band’s line up, which included Mat Brooke for their debut album, has undergone several changes – although the current members (Bridwell, Ryan Monroe, Tyler Ramsey, Creighton Barrett and Reynolds) have all been with the band for several years.

The band struck gold when the track ‘The Funeral’ from their debut Everything All The Time got picked up by the networks for a number of series, films, video games and even advertisements. Plus an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2006 didn’t hurt either.

By then, Brooke had left to form Grand Archives. Reynolds remembers that Brooke was pivotal to getting a show opening for Iron & Wine in Seattle.

King/Queen Of The Castle TWO YEARS AGO, CRYSTAL CASTLES PERFORMED AT AUCKLAND’S BIG DAY OUT. DESPITE HAVING THEIR SET CUT SHORT AND FRONT WOMAN ALICE GLASS BEING ON CRUTCHES, THE DUO DELIVERED A KICK-ASS SHOW LEAVING FANS WANTING MORE

“Ben asked if [Brooke] would just come up and do a couple songs, just ‘cause we’re friends. So he did that. It was fun and then a couple of Iron & Wine tours came up. Then next thing we’re in the studio recording for [label] Sub Pop.”

Aside from a special Big Day Out edition of II, fans have had little new material to listen to. After hearing III it is clear this drought was due to the enormous amount of work that Alice Glass and Ethan Kath have put into transforming their sound for their third full-length release.

Roll on to today and Reynolds is talking to me about the band’s fourth studio album, scheduled for release this month, produced by Glyn Johns.

Mirage Rock’s lead track ‘Knock Knock’ bounds along like a steam train and reveals inspirations gleaned from recent tours with Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson and John Reilly.

Recorded predominantly in Berlin and Warsaw, the Canadian duo placed themselves in unfamiliar territory in an attempt to reach a new creative space. Kath wanted to offer listeners a “completely different and new experience” and achieved this by stepping up to being the album’s sole producer and experimenting with new methods of production.

He introduced European electro influences and strong pulsating synth sounds into the mix, adding structure and cohesion.

The Railroad Revival Tour was a one-of-a-kind US train tour travelling on 16 vintage, 1940s railcars with open air and pop-up concert venues in parks around the tracks where they stopped.

“It’s like being on your own train set,” laughs Reynolds. “It was a cool way to tour and way better than those seedy bars and stuff we’ve done in the past. It suited us too because we can’t deny our leanings towards roots and country, style music.”

Written by Tim Gruar SEE THEM LIVE: BAND OF HORSES TUE 15 JAN TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON WED 16 JAN TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND ALBUM OUT NOW: MIRAGE ROCK

The album’s strong political undertone is evidence of significant changes in the pair’s lives since II’s release in 2010. With oppression being an obvious theme, Glass says she has witnessed bad things happening to good people, realising “there will never be justice for them.” Her writing style is impacted with helplessness and desperation, setting it apart from her previous lyrics, while also complimenting Kath’s new rawer compositions.

“I didn’t think I could lose faith in humanity any more than I already had,” Glass comments, “but after witnessing some things, it feels like the world is a dystopia where victims don’t get justice and corruption prevails.”

Hype for their upcoming show here in New Zealand has grown since the July leak of III’s first single ‘Plague’ and anticipation has increased since ‘Wrath of God’ dropped in September. Fans were left hungry for more following the release of a third single, ‘Affection’, in late October.

The duo have been slipping new tracks into their European shows, creating lots of excitement and now that III is out it appears that fans have much to look forward to. Hopefully, we will also get a glimpse into what to expect from the ever-evolving Crystal Castles in the future.

WRITTEN BY ZOE FITZPATRICK SEE THEM LIVE: CRYSTAL CASTLES TUE 15 JAN STUDIO, AUCKLAND ALBUM OUT NOW: III

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Shake, Rattle And Roll ALABAMA SHAKES’ STEVE JOHNSON MUSES THEIR SMALL-TOWN START TO BIG THINGS. “You’re from New Zealand, eh? It’s a small place everyone knows each other,” notes Alabama Shakes drummer Steve Johnson.

“Athens, where I am now, it’s small. It’s about 25,000 in population. It’s mainly cotton farming. It’s a Walmart town with nothing, but a mall and a few shops on the main street. The railroad goes right through the centre of town like those old movies. Two types of beer: Miller and Lite.

The town’s all Pleasantville – big porches, wealthy NASA engineers from the centre down yonder. Not a lot for young folks to do here.”

The story goes that the band began in that Walmart town – Athens , Alabama– in a high school psychology class. Vocalist Brittany Howard, who’s been compared to the likes of Janis Joplin, approached guitarist Zac Cockrell and asked if they wanted to start playing music together.

“I knew about Brittany and Zac for a while. They played parties and hung around the music shop I worked in,” explains Johnson. “All the bands did. That’s where they recruited and sucked up the culture. I was playing in a punk band. Brittany and Zac opened for a ‘show’ we did in a garage. Her voice was amazing, even when I saw her at age 16”.

Fogg later helped out on their self-titled debut EP. It must have made an impression because later after Fogg graduated from college and retuned to Athens, he and Johnson joined the band. “Our first real jam became the song ‘Mama’. It had potential. It was the start of this vibrant fusion of swampy south rock, blues and soul,” says Johnson.

“Even in Nashville, which is a music town, it’s hard to catch a break.

You do a lot of places where you play to a bunch of drinkers. The town revolves around country and not much else. We even played an aquarium, which was unusual.”

Getting desperate were they? “Nah, not as bad as those gigs the [Flight of the Conchords] were doing on that TV show,” Johnson adds, delighted when he finds out I’m from Wellington.

“Do you know Bret and Jemaine?” he asks excitedly.

A high-profile blogger Justin Gage (AquariumDrunkard.com) took a shine to the newly-recorded track ‘You Ain’t Alone’. He called it “a slice of the real” and then all hell broke loose.

“The next thing the guys from Drive-By Truckers have a copy and they’re, like, ‘Come on the road with us!’ recalls Johnson.

From there, Alabama Shakes went from obscurity to playing the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, appearing on Later… with Jools Holland, headlining the Isle of Wight Festival with The XX, and a nomination for a mtvU Woodie for Best Live Performance.

“Yeah, it’s a great ride for some home country boys and girls,” says Johnson. “Hey, did you say you knew Rhys Darby? I love those guys. You must be neighbours?”

Written by Tim Gruar

SEE THEM LIVE: ALABAMA SHAKES TUE 15 JAN THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND ALBUM OUT NOW: GIRLS & BOYS

Keeping Experimental Music Alive Since 1999 IN A WORLD WHEN JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE, ANIMAL COLLECTIVE KEEP IT REAL. How do you keep experimental music experimental after 13 years and over eight albums? That was the challenge for Baltimore psychedelic rock act Animal Collective.

In a time of robots having sex (dubstep) and Lady Gaga wearing a meat dress, it seems perhaps the modern age has lost its edge of difference. But according to founding member Josh Dibb, for them it’s not about keeping it experimental so much as it is keeping it “Animal Collective” – and on the new record Centipede Hz (or Centipede Hertz) they have tried to do just that.

“I like the idea that people listening to it over time will be challenged in all these different ways, sonically, in terms of what they are listening to, but they will still be able to start to hear the unifyingness of it, that’s it’s distinctly Animal Collective.

Beginning in the early 1990s as a bunch of childhood friends, Avey Tare (David Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), Deakin (Josh Dibb), and Geologist (Brian Weitz) began in indie bands and alternative rock groups in their county, living in a bubble separated from the Baltimore music The line up of the band has never been uniform when recording or playing, always keeping the ideas and combinations fresh. Josh says it’s a real balancing act to keep their mantra of what they set out to do in the first place: “Create a band that does not feel like something is wrong if one or two of us do no feel like being involved.”

Example A: Josh’s favourite album, Merriweather Post Pavilion (2008) took form without him and Centipede is the first record he has had his own song on. So has being here this time shaped the album and pushed it into a particular direction?

“I think that was just a new thing for the band to try to work on one of my songs,” he says. “But I do not really know what I could say about it beyond that. I was psyched to be doing another record and I think we all were. I do not think I can really take credit for it, but the goal was just sort of make a record that felt more physical, raw and visceral than the last one was.”

One of the ways Animal Collective have sought to shake things up on this album is by significantly reduced the number of instruments used, yet giving the illusion that there are more. The juxtaposition of the minimalist instrumentation with the tracks’ rich sound worked to create an effect fans have dubbed “a reflection of the experience of living in modern age” – something that Josh acknowledges was in the back of their mind.

“We definitely didn’t talk about it when we were writing it, but I think having heard from people now it is pretty easy to be like, ‘Yeah, that probably makes sense in terms of giving a feeling of century overload.’

I feel [overwhelmed by the modern age], especially around even really simple things, like having so much media at our disposal all the time.”

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER SEE THEM LIVE: ANIMAL COLLECTIVE MON 14 JAN THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND ALBUM OUT NOW: CENTIPEDE HZ

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Live And Plugged DON’T BE FOOLED – ELECTRONIC GROUP MINUIT PACKS A POWERFUL PRESENCE. Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Such is the mantra for Minuit’s Paul Lodge.

The three-piece band, known for their electronic funk and beats, have been known to rock out hard – producing one of the country’s best live acts consistently for over 10 years. But in a genre that doesn’t require guitars or drum like a traditional band, it can be misleading to think their music is fit for CD consumption only.

“I really do regard us as a live band,” says Paul. “With Ruth [Carr] out front…she lets it all go. She often gets bleeding lips and chipped teeth from the mic. There was an era when we would have to put a sock on the mic ‘cos she kept banging her teeth. She couldn’t afford the dentist’s bill so she would just file her teeth down with fingernail files. If you see her up close, check out her front teeth.

No Time For Immortality DESCRIBING THE BAND AS ONE TO GIVE YOU A “CONTACT HIGH AND MUSICAL FIREWORKS” FROM THEIR LIVE SHOW, UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA SHOWS A DIFFERENT SIDE OF FORMER MINT CHICKS MEMBER RUBAN NIELSON. It all happened so suddenly. One minute, The Mint Chicks – founded by brothers Kody and Ruban Nielson – were taking the charts by storm. Their debut album Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! spawned infectious hits, and received critical acclaim.

But no sooner had they established themselves they were gone. Shortly after the release of their Bad Buzz EP, the band played their final show in 2010 after Kody infamously destroyed two drumkits and equipment, telling the crowd to “start your own fucking band”.

“I just left,” singer and guitarist Ruban says of the band break up. “I had to get out of the whole situation. Too much negativity in the band and New Zealand in general. I got to Portland and started making a new life for myself.”

It’s the live and organic nature of Minuit that the band set out to capture on their fifth album Last Night You Saw This Band.

His departure was the first step to establishing a new success story in the form of Unknown Mortal Orchestra – a band that would be labeled as “one to watch” from the get go.

“It’s the idea of going out to see a live band – not necessarily us – but you go out and you are surprised, inspired, just blown away. Hearing a band live is better than listening to it at home so it’s just an ode to live acts for slogging it out and playing a great performance.”

The departure wasn’t easy, swapping a financially and emotional secure life in Aotearoa for the American Dream, but once he felt like he “could pay the bills”, it was time to think about his next step musically.

Unlike previous albums where the three have been studio bound, or Paul and Ryan Beehre have taken rhythms and sounds to Ruth to which she adds lyrics, this album had a more natural process, born on the shores of Rarotonga.

“Ruth was working in Raro for a few months and put ideas into a dictaphone,” says Paul. “Ryan and I had to try to decode all these crazy messages, and the album kind of came from that. She would just hit record; some of them are on the back of a motorbike, some you can hear the rain or kids playing. It was a bit of fun.”

For a band that was born from experimentation in the heart of Nelson nearly 10 years ago, the band has seen the scene develop in many ways, including the growth of drum ‘n’ bass and dubstep as a more mainstream genre. But Paul says the idea of keeping the energy alive as a live band has always been their goal – regardless of audience familiarity with electronic sounds.

“People, audiences, are very cool. They get music. Often people will try to explain music, but whenever you turn up to a gig, audiences understand it because in the end it’s all about performance and energy on the night so whether you’re doing it as a band or playing electronic it is irrelevant. On the night, it’s a blast.”

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“Having no bandmates and no label meant I could just make music exactly the way I was hearing it in my head,” he says. “There are a few junk shops that sell old reel-to-reel tape recorders and stuff like that. I started buying them so I could use them for this record I was thinking about.”

Ruban harnessed the power of the internet and released ‘Ffunny Ffrends’ on his Bandcamp profile in the spring of 2010. The track came with no further information or mention of who created it, but it wasn’t long before a relentless social network hunt began to find the creator. Ruban came forward and claimed the track as Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s.

“I spent a couple of weeks trying to decide whether I’d even go down this rabbit hole,” he says of the rise of UMO. “I decided that I would. I threw a band together and rehearsed them, got picked up by one of the biggest booking agencies in the world [The Windish Agency] before I’d even played a show, and then toured solidly for two years.”

Joining forces with Jake Portrait and Greg Rogove, the band became known for its immersive psychedelic quality, which was present on the debut self-titled album. With their forthcoming sophomore album II (due for release in February 2013), Ruban says he wanted to go back to basics.

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER

SEE THEM LIVE: UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA FRI 04 JAN BODEGA, WELLINGTON

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Far Cry 3 is a first person shooter. Your character, Jason, must shoot and stab his way through an army of pirates spread all over the Rook Islands (a tiny archipelago somewhere in the Southeast Asian part of the South Pacific) in order to save his gang of plucky young adventure tourist friends.

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Jason must do this fairly silently because he is heavily outnumbered. He sneaks around stabbing pirates in the neck and dragging their bodies where they won’t be found. To help him out, he can craft things, by collecting plants and animal’s skins from different parts of the islands. He can also go on hunting excursions or assassination missions for more XP. Oh, and he can do side missions that involve, among other things, sharpshooting and poker.

Jason is aided in his mission by the island’s local tribe the Rakyats. While the Rook Islands are clearly asiatic, the Rakyat are Maori. It was quite pleasant hearing a New Zealand accent and the occasional “kia ora” or “kei te pai”. Jason is adopted by the tribe and given a traditional Rakyat tatau (tattoo). The tatau grows with the more skills Jason learns. Apparently the Rakyat’s tatau are the sort you find on people who drink Woody and Coke from the can.

Story grumbling aside, running, jumping, shooting, and sneaking about – it’s all very fun.

Rook Island itself is incredibly beautiful and the flora and fauna do set it apart. While taking time out to explore the island, I relaxed by swimming with a group of sea turtles. It was actually very serene, until the shark came of nowhere and attacked me, which caused me to yell and leap from my seat.

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Michael Mcintyre’s presents a special Christmas edition of his Comedy Roadshow with some of the biggest stars in the world of comedy. Joining Michael on stage in this festive extravaganza is Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock, James Corden, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Rhod Gilbert.

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Hero at 30,000 Feet takes an ‘average Joe’ on an extraordinary psychological journey which will culminate with him facing a life-changing decision of whether to take control of a Boeing 737 packed with passengers, which he believes is about to fall out of the sky.

THU 20 DEC OUTNUMBERED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL PRIME, 8.30PM

It’s Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars. While Mum and Dad try to maintain some festive spirit, Ben wreaks havoc with a mechanical hand, Jake argues the case for pirated music and Karen is busy writing New Year’s resolutions, sort of.

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He left behind a comedy legacy in his wake, but there is no doubt Billy T James was snatched away before his time. Billy is the personal story of New Zealand’s most beloved entertainer, going beyond the public façade to reveal the man behind the chuckle and quirky Kiwi stereotypes.

This documentary takes us behind the scenes of one of the more innovative musical partnerships. Filmed since the moment of their conception, Bananaz is the funny, riotous and compelling film which gives a never-before-seen account of the working relationship of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett.

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The acclaimed Oscar-winning flick put Tom Cruise in the spotlight for his dramatic performance of Charlie Babbitt – a young man who has to reconnect with his autistic brother (played by Dustin Hoffman) after their father’s funeral. A cultural classic that is part road trip, part journey of self-discovery.

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This is the movie that defined the childhood of many a young guy or gal born in the 80s. The Princess Bride is a classic fairy tale with a postmodern twist. It’s got everything: adventure, fighting, true love and a giant man. Not to mention classic lines that can be applied to everyday life. Inconceivable!

Prime brings fans the ultimate Christmas present with the Doctor Who special! A chilling menace threatens Earth and an unorthodox young governess, Clara, calls on the Doctor for help. But he’s in mourning, reclusive and determined not to engage in the problems of the universe. What to do?

Tue 25 dec

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Disney, after how many years, gets out of their funk and creates their first African-American princess.

In New Orleans, Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans. During a party for Prince Naveen, Dr Facilier – turns the visiting royal into a frog.

Come into the tiny world of the Borrowers, a family of … people(?)... who live under the floorboards of a beautiful villa. This is a fast-paced tale of adventure that is funny and thrilling, while at its heart is a message about the importance of family and our relationships with the people we love.

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SKY MOVIES GREATS, 1.40PM Actress Alison Pill heads an cast in this realist comedy from Woody Allen. The story is told in four separate vignettes: a clerk who wakes up to find himself a celebrity, an architect who travels to the street he once lived, a young couple on their honeymoon, and a funeral director with a talent for singing.

Believe it or not, there was a time when Robin Williams was in his prime and legitimately funny. That said, Mrs Doubtfire is without a doubt a classic tale of a man who will do anything to see his kids…including dress as an elderly Scottish housekeeper.

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In the same vein as Wild Things and pretty much anything Neve Campbell was in in the early ‘90s, this over-the-top, guilty pleasure of a film is all about sex, magic and screwing your friends over. A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft.

Mon 31 dec

Lifelong friends Wilf, Reggie and Cissy are residents of Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers.

Every year on Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday, the residents unite to give a concert and raise funds. But things derail when Jean (Dame Maggie Smith) – a former grande dame of opera – falls on hard times.

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SEVEN WORLD’S COLLIDE

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This doco looks at Neil and how he brought Johnny Marr, Phil Selway, Ed O’Brien, Sebastian Steinberg, Lisa Germano and his brother into one room to expand the concept at an Auckland studio.

When he’s not divorcing Katie Holmes or featuring in lawsuits against the media every five minutes, Tom Cruise makes movies. Although there was much controversy about his height for this role, the trailer shows he might be the perfect man to tackle the coveted role of Lee Child’s Jack.

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OUT NOW MIHIRANGI

OUT NOW HEART ATTACK ALLEY

OUT NOW OTIS MACE

SOMEBODY SHAKE THE TREEÂ Somebody Shake The Tree is a beat-driven tapestry of pure vocal and lyrical percussion, bass and beat loops with the addition of live drums, guitar, keys and tÄ onga puoro.

LIVING IN HELL 13 tracks of longing, liquor, hard times and death, sometimes all rolled together, but always delivered with a stomping honesty that makes you want to go out and find some pain.

COUNTRY TREE Irreverent and darkly comic tales of life in Aotearoa – Otis presents artfully constructed love ballads and bright pop songs, and includes an element of vivid story telling in his punchy performances.

OUT NOW MINUIT

OUT NOW DEVILS ELBOW

OUT NOW THE PRODIGY

LAST NIGHT YOU SAW THE BAND A much more stripped down outing than we’re used to The album presents a range of stellar songs, crisp and percussive, a perfect summer album.

BROKEN RECORD SYNDROME This 8-track, filthy, garage rock EP contains a mix of new and old material and features new band members and a number of guest musicians.

THE FAT OF THE LAND Expanded deluxe album that features remixes from Noisia, Alvin Risk, Zeds Dead, Baauer, The Glitch Mob and Major Lazer.

OUT NOW TOM LARK

OUT NOW echolypse

OUT NOW GARBAGE

TOM LARK Alternative artist Tom Lark releases a limited physical run of his self-produced pop gems, featuring the singles ‘All Night Long’ and ‘Give You All My Lovin’.

TWO Echolypse’s debut EP is a fresh progressive metal release from Christchurch. 15 minutes of prog which is expansive enough to immerse yourself in, but restrained, so that the listener doesn’t get lost.

GARBAGE: THE ABSOLUTE COLLECTION Pop-alt-rock might just be another made up subgenre, but it was one that Garbage really made their own in the ‘90s. Shirley Manson and co give evidence that they are still the only ones to pull off that tag.

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What’s the ethos of your store/clothing line?

If you like it, wear it. If it makes you happy then it doesn’t matter that it’s a dinosaur suit.

Which historical figure had some wicked style?

I’m a huge fan of Cleopatra – she’s my go-to for dress up parties. Gold, accessories and a wee bit sexy – can’t go wrong.

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What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo?

Alexa Chung. Shut the gate, all-time favourite! I like celebrities who have a signature look and just embellish and evolve over time. You’re probably thinking Madonna, I’m thinking more like Kate Moss – fur and tight pants.

Society’s biggest fashion faux-pas?

Nike trainers and chinos. Step too far. It’s Sneans people!

What’s the must-have look this spring?

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Teaming your favourite vintage print or striped tee with some navy and you’re away laughing. It isn’t hard and as stated you can borrow items from your mates, do a clothes swap.

Colours/patterns big this season?

Print on print with a bold colour to break it up.

Colour on colour with a print to break it up. An easy recipe for success.

What are the essentials for a man’s wardrobe?

Anything that fits well looks good. Ill-fitting chinos/jeans really grind my gears. That paired with good shoes and checked shirt – too easy….

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What are the essentials for a lady’s wardrobe?

Striped tees, dungarees and flat form sandals. Oh and a bit of white-on-white (done well, please).

See Georgia Alice for inspiration.

Everyone should own at least one good…

A pair of Docs or Creepers, team them with a pretty dress or shorts and a T-shirt and you’re automatically in the “edgy” fashion file (in my opinion).

Hyphenate three words to describe your style: This is where my friends and I would joke and say salty-as-fuck. But for honesty’s sake I would say easy-fresh-approachable.

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CELEBRATING THE BIG 1-0, GROOVE GUIDE LOOKS AT WHAT ’S IN STORE AND TALK TO SOME OF THE HEADLINE ACTS, WHO RATE R&V AS ONE OF THE BEST FESTIVALS IN THE WORLD.

At 10 years old, what kinds of things are you expected to be able to accomplish? Tie your shoes: definitely. Read and write? Without a doubt.

But what if you’re one of the biggest New Year’s Eve festivals in New Zealand – what is expected of you then?

For Rhythm & Vines organisers, they have been asking themselves the same question. How do you make a music festival bigger and better each year, make it stand out and keep the crowds of over 30,000 party goers – young and older – coming back for more?

What began as an idea over a few drinks in Dunedin quickly turned into one of the biggest events in the country. Barely 2000 people attended the inaugural event, with just a few local artists on the bill. It wasn’t until 2006 when they secured their first international act – Scottish DJ Mylo – and sold out the vines to 15,000 people that the event’s growth started to take shape.

International act Netsky (also known as Belgian producer Boris Daenen) is back for the third time to R&V. When asked where his best gig in the world has been – keeping in mind this talented 23-year-old has played all over the world – he says New Zealand without hesitation.

He has fond memories of his R&V experience, adding that when he played very late one year (a 6am set), he had the most incredible experience as the sun came up.

“It’s one of the first places the sun is coming up on New Year’s Day,” he says. “It’s just a cool experience for me, definitely something different after touring in the European summer and all around Europe. They are never like in the middle of the vines or anything. They are always like close to the big cities and it’s always a bit of a jungle and it’s just really nice to get away from it.”

Think the sounds are top notch? They are also expanding the production visually. The site will be taken over by lavish structures, installations, projected imagery and an array of lighting effects. Also new this year is the Rhythm Rider, a mobile DJ sound system that will move around the site. The peak of the production team’s efforts will be seen on December 31, with a spectacular fireworks display marking R&V’s 10th midnight countdown.

After 12 years and four albums, Lincoln Barrett aka High Contrast has brought a whole new generation to the genre and injected a new kind of funk into it along the way. With Spy, Logistics and Cameron Crook also on the bill, High Contrast headlines the Hospitality Stage at R&V. It’s the first time he has been joined by his Hospital Records label mates at the festival – so is there any rivalry to play the best set?

Headline act The Presets recently released their latest album Pacifica and they were obviously thinking of summer. Drummer Kim Moyes says the album is a diverse mix of upbeat festival tunes with more melodic, chilled out beats – taking the audience on an emotion rollercoaster.

“It can’t just be like full on from the beginning to the end and that’s why it takes you a bit on a journey.”

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“It’s me and Julian [Hamilton] on stage. We’ve got like some stuff, like electronic gear. We got a drum kit and we’ve got a big lighting rig. It’s just a really fun festival party.”

For their 10th birthday, R&V has a diverse line-up, with a range of local and international artists such as Tame Impala, Kimbra, Mark Ronson, Home Brew, Netsky and Chase and Status ensuring all tastes are catered to and people are sure to discover something they’ve never heard before.

Those who have been before know a successful festival experience is a combination of things – site, sound, sun and soothing sessions on the day after the night before. But most importantly, it’s about the sound. And the artists know this to be true just as much as the guests – they want to give the crowd the best damned welcome to the new year they can.

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“a really great festival” and is looking forward to being surprised. When asked to give readers a taste of what to expect, he says, “It’s just the best way to start a new year.”

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“Haha! I think there’s always a little friendly rivalry between us, but we all get on very well. You know, it’ll be good to go out and play for you guys, having the whole team of us and I think we’ve all kind of got our own sound going on as well. So, I think that will be a nice variety between us all with the sets.”

So looking at all they have achieved at just 10 years old, is R&V learning and developing at their level? I’d say judging by their current progress, it’s at an accelerated rate – with no chance of slowing down.

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER

SEE THEM LIVE: RHYTHM & VINES 2012 SAT 29 DEC - MON 31 DEC WAIOHIKA ESTATE, GISBORNE

Movement Of The People New Zealand’s one-and-only New Year’s reggae festival is back by popular demand.

Put aside your jobs, hassles, smart phones, responsibilities and come along to the Exodus Festival 2012. Set at the scenic Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach, Exodus is Aotearoa’s biggest-ever reggae New Year’s Eve party. Last year was such a success that this year it is going to be even bigger and better. Two stages, 19 bands, six DJs, and 13 glorious hours will help you ring in the New Year with peace, love, and the movement of jah people.

Heading up this superb line-up are a who’s-who of local reggae and roots artists. First and foremost are the legendary Herbs – genre survivors and a self-made household name. Herbs have been enriching New Zealand music and livening up ourselves since their formation in 1979 and their debut performance at Exodus is going to be off the charts. They are members of the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, have had 10 Top 20 singles stretching as far back as the ‘80s, and have performed with the likes of Dave Dobbyn, UB40, Taj Mahal, Neil Young, and Tina Turner.

Joining them this year will be Raglan’s own Cornerstone Roots, known for their intense live shows and their infectious conscious message.

Exodus is also proud to introduce Paua to our shores, currently based in Australia, for a far-too-rare trip home to show off their wares. Where there’s a reggae festival you can count on Waikato’s Katchafire to show up and create a beautiful scene. When they’re not touring overseas, showing the world what Kiwi music is all about, they are thrilling crowds the length and breadth of this land.

As well as established veterans, Exodus features an amazing selection of up-and-comers. Come and see the likes of 1814, South Auckland’s Three Houses Down, Hamilton’s NRG Rising, Sons Of Zion, Majic Paora,

family band Sweet Echo and many more will be rubbing shoulders, so bust out your dancing shoes and head on over to sunny Papamoa. Are you a fan of new music? Do you like getting the good word on young musical acts before the rest of world? Then keep your eyes and ears open for the Exodus Opening Act competition. Bands from all across the country will be turning out to snag this highly coveted opportunity.

Details for the competition will be available soon.

WRITTEN BY RICARDO KERR

SEE THEM LIVE: EXODUS SAT 31 DEC TE TUMU KAITUNA RESERVE, PAPAMOA BEACH

Not So Nude And Rude THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS RETURN TO NZ IN JANUARY, BUT DON’ T EXPECT EXCESSIVE NUDITY AND BAD ATTITUDES. IT ’S MORE ABOUT GIVING THEIR MUSIC THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES THESE DAYS. For a band that used to play naked on stage a fair bit, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sure grown up. It’s not about showing their bare asses anymore (which was mostly bass player, Flea, to be fair), it’s about taking that next step on their road to modern “legend” status – lightyears beyond anything they had ever dreamt of back in their smoothcheeked youth.

The LA four-piece, who innovated their own brand of punkish-funkrock, have booked themselves a trip to Auckland in 2013, ready to show Kiwi audiences how much they’ve learnt during 30-odd years of genremashing.

And it’s not hard to remember the Chili’s last gig in New Zealand – just rewind back to 2007, when Anthony Kiedis and co were the first show to open the nation’s freshest, big-act venue – Vector Arena.

Come Mon 14 Jan, RHCP will be back at Vector, plastering those walls with cuts from albums such as Mother’s Milk, Californication, and their classic, balls-out sensation: Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

Also in the spotlight will be material from their latest LP, 2011’s I’m With You. The album spent time at the top of the New Zealand charts, was a number-one hit in the UK and in 15 other countries around the world.

of an agenda than others. Some songs play well with others and some songs need more attention and a little extra care. Here are some songs that seemed to want to pair up and take a later train. Keep your eye on them; they’re up to something…”

Intriguing words from the (not-so) new guy and perhaps a sign the band are in the midst of a new era. So they probably won’t perform in just their socks come January. But don’t rule that out entirely – they still live to perform.

Something a bit different on both the I’m With You songs and January’s concert is the presence of guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who took over as RHCP axe man (from John Frusciante) in 2009/2010.

WRITTEN BY DARREN MASLIN

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