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MEGA MAN
Kim Dotcom’s new and improved file storage site Mega has launched with half a million users creating accounts in the first 14 hours. This has meant the site has reached maximum capacity and is already showing signs of buckling under pressure. There is much speculation that the website could be branded illegal like its predecessor Megaupload, but Dotcom and his legal team are adamant Mega is legal and are already making plans for the future. “We want to give back, so we will be hiring New Zealanders here - we want to have customer support here, we will hire developers in NZ, web designers,” said Dotcom. “In the coming years we hope to create a few hundred jobs.”
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If the latest rumours regarding the next generation of PlayStation, the console is to be much more powerful that the next Xbox. Developer sources, have told VG247 that the next PlayStation will have a run-capability of 1.84 teraflops, whereas the next Xbox will be able to achieve only 1.23 teraflops. If true, these numbers mean PlayStation 4 will have a 50% raw, computational power advantage over Xbox 720.
ARNIE brings CONAN to middle earth
Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that he will be involved in a new Conan film. Not only that, it may be shot in NZ. In a recent interview Schwarzenegger said, “I have asked them (Universal) now for the last ten years to get serious about the Conan series and to not look at it as a B-movie or just a cheap action movie.” He also mentioned, “one of the places they’re looking very closely right now is Jackson’s studio in New Zealand”. He says the studio is rushing to get this underway - “they really want to get it done, so they want to start shooting sometime around the end of this year”.
BLIND BOYS ARE BACK
Following last years announcement that Robert Plant will be performing two New Zealand shows with his band the Sensational Space Shifters, Chugg Entertainment have just announced that The Blind Boys of Alabama will be joining the line-up for both the Wellington and Auckland shows. The living legends of gospel music will be returning to NZ shores with their glorious meld of gospel, blues and rock n roll. It’s harder to find a more joyful sound than their unforgettable shows filled with laughter and packed with emotion that they have finessed over seven decades of touring. SEE THEM LIVE: ROBERT PLANT TUE 09 APR TSB BANK ARENA, WELLINGTON THU 11 APR VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND
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After nearly as much speculation as Lance Armstrong’s believability, it has finally been revealed that Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) is making a come back later this year. Ron won’t be starting his OWN channel and outing OPRAH on her rumoured diet enhancing drug taking. Instead he reunites with Brick Tamland, Champ Kind and Brian Fantana to ride the classy airwaves of Channel 4 News San Diego. It’s a big call but we really hope they get this right.
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Searching For Sugarman star Rodriguez is set to perform in New Zealand for the first time in March. The 2012 documentary, a hit at film festivals all over the world, has been nominated for an Academy Award and reveals a man as humble and generous as his songs suggest. Now Rodriguez is coming to our neck of the woods. SEE HIM LIVE: RODRIGUEZ SAT 16 MAR TOWN HALL, WELLINGTON SUN 17 MAR LOGAN CAMPBELL CENTRE, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: TUE 29 JAN TICKETEK.CO.NZ
MAN has the blues
Third Man Records has teamed up with an obscure Scottish label to reissue early blues records. White’s label has partnered up with Document Records to reissue the complete works of Charley Patton, Blind Willie McTell and the Mississippi Sheiks on remastered vinyl. “Third Man Records is thrilled to announce the release of the first three records in our highlyanticipated Document Records reissue series,” said the label in an online statement. They continued: “The recordings we’ll be presenting in this reissue series are the building blocks and DNA of American culture. Blues, R&B, Elvis, teenagerism, punk rock... it all goes back to these vital, breathtaking recordings. Every record collection should have ample room for these highly important and endlessly listenable albums.”
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THUNDERDOME Your house is on fire, what do save? After having way too many guitars lost and stolen over the last couple of years, I’d have to say my new Guild. Favourite ‘90s TV show? MacGyver. Dream job as a kid? Marine biologist. I thought it basically involved looking in rock pools and riding on dolphins. First album? Janet Jackson on cassette tape. Pearl Jam on CD. If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? Able to pay my rent. Ultimate festival line-up? Stevie Nicks, Tom Waits, Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, Marianne Faithfull. Who would play you in a film? Adrian Brody in a wig. How do you discover new music? Raiding the libraries of friends. Which song do you wish you wrote? ‘Blue Valentines’ by Tom Waits.
Another stage has been added to the Laneway festival. The new stage named ‘The Red Bull Thunderdome’ will be set inside an Auckland Waterfront Silo and hosts a lineup of local and international DJs.
“We are very excited to partner with Red Bull to bring to life the Red Bull Thunderdome - our aim is to build a 3am house party right in the middle of the festival with the best of Auckland and abroad battling it out inside one of the strangest venues in the city” Laneway Festival co-promoter Mark Kneebone says. The Thunderdome will be an enclosed area, shut off by huge black-out drapes with air-conditioning, lights, PA and DJs battling it out with their craftiest tunes. With room inside for 120 people to dance, rave and allow their wildest dreams to come true The Thunderdome will add a new dimension to an already power packed festival. The Red Bull Thunderdome will kick off mid afternoon and runs through to the end of the festival with the following lineup: Phelps & Munro , A Place to Bury Strangers DJs, DJ Mirror Balls and Squeeky Eye, Beach Pigs , Golden Axe , 95bFM’s Pennie Black and Zac Arnold , Stinky Jim and Geezer Guy, Slutz with Kidz, This Is The Way The World Ends and Mellow Grave.
SOUND CITY
Sound City is a feature length documentary, directed by Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), about the human element of music, the lost art of analogue recording, and the history of America’s greatest unsung recording studio, Sound City. Sound City opened in 1969 and soon became known for churning out one rock and roll classic after another. Many of the seminal albums of the ‘70’s, ‘80’s and ‘90’s were put on tape within these walls: Classics by Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Metallica and Nirvana. As technology advanced the human element was no longer necessary. Technology not only levelled the playing field, it also changed the game. Studios all over the world began to close their doors. Sadly, Sound City was no exception. Now it’s time for Dave to give something back. He’s invited many of the greatest recording artists to ever grace Sound City’s halls to help him make a new album on that legendary Neve console - which he purchased when Sound City closed its doors. Together, we see them explore the human element of making music and the lost art of analogue recording. SOUND CITY WILL BE SCREENED FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY.
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Biggest fear? Doing math in front of people. First gig in attendance? The Smashing Pumpkins. Any vices? Whiskey, men, and two minute noodles. Favourite lyric? “Every tool is a weapon – if you hold it right.” Ani DiFranco.
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FRI 25 JAN DIRTY PROJECTORS
PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013
THE KINGS ARMS
MYSTERY CREEK $30-164, ITICKET.CO.NZ FRI 25 JAN - SUN 27 JAN
8PM, $55, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
Give the screen a good clean and turn on the visual/audio aids – these Dirty Projectors are back and heading our way to weave their three-part harmonies with curious arrangements into a magical performance. Alternating between stadium-filling power and quiet intimacy, Dirty Projectors will debut tracks from their sixth studio album.
Christian kids’ answer to Big Day Out, prepare for a long weekend of no heavy petting, booze, binges or drugs. Instead, it is all about the music, God and having a nice clean time. But make no mistake, you’re not going to get a lot of sleep – it’s a fun, PG-rated festival with all the trimmings.
ASB GARDEN MAGIC
THE FEELERS ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC
BOTANIC GARDEN
ASCENSION WINE ESTATE
6.30PM-11PM, $49, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
WED 23 JAN - SUN 27 JAN
Commemorating the recent release of their live acoustic DVD, The Feeler: The Naked Sessions, the band will be performing a half-hour acoustic set of some of their most loved songs. Hard rock tracks, such as ‘Larger Than Life’or the pop classic ‘Venus’, will be performed with a new fervour, in an ambient setting.
Garden life. Two words synonymous with summer. Join it with music and it’s a recipe for perfection. Twenty-two performances from local legends and rising stars take over the Botanical Gardens with a genre of music to suit the tiny tots to the top rockers. When the sun goes down, bask in the colourful creation of Mike Farrand’s light show.
THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION
THU 24 JAN
PUPPIES
ALESTORM
8PM, $15, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
THE KINGS ARMS
Newly opened live music venue Puppies celebrates their re-opening by inviting the iconic Phoenix Foundation to their intimate setting. Get up close and person to every drop of sweat or strum of the guitar and let the Phoenix rise from the ashes…so to speak.
8PM, $56, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
Alestorm are hauling ass back to New Zealand! Having plundered the world on the back of their Back Through Time album, the band is sailing their way through the seas of time, to their favourite place on the planet with one last mission in mind...the filming of their very first live DVD!
HUNX & HIS PUNX WHAMMY BAR
SUNKEN SEAS THE KINGS ARMS
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8PM, DOOR SALES ONLY
Formed from the remnants of post punk band Tiddabades, Sunken Seas have undergone an incredible shift in style. Where the former band was more the headiness of the dance-punk era, Sunken Seas have brought the sometimes underlying broodiness to the forefront with this new venture. It’s more cold, more industrial.
9PM, $20, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ
Described as a mix of girl group songs and pop-rockpunk sounds, Hunx and His Punx is the brainchild of Seth Bogart (Hunx). As the first-ever girl group led by an openly gay male, they are all about fun and frivolity, like a sugar rush and caffeine crash all at once!
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Taking place just two days before the big party, this very special edition of Silo Sessions will feature an epic line-up curated by the Laneway programming team including Kiwi acts SJD, Ghost Wave and Tom Lark. They are also joined by Tigertown from Sydney.
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SUN 27 JAN CIDER CO OP, FEATURING TIM PAIN
NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
SALE ST
PUSH THE SKY AWAY FEBRUARY 2PM
Sundays in summer have just got more exciting in Auckland’s CBD with the introduction of Sale St’s Cider Co-Op. The Cider Co-Op is a summer Sunday cider celebration like never before, combining Sale St’s now famous deck with a mixture of music, gourmet BBQ treats and that undeniable taste of summer – cider.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are set to release their new album (fifteenth studio album) Push The Sky Away with a special live show at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London in Feb. Following on from 2008’s Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!, it was recorded by regular Bad Seeds and Grinderman collaborator Nick Launay at La Fabrique studios, a 19th century mansion in the south of France. Although their sound tends to change considerably from one album to another, you can bet on the band blending together disparate genres, and tracks that provide a vehicle for Cave’s lyrical intrigue with violence, death, religion and love.
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FOALS
ROTORUA ARTS VILLAGE RAVE
HOLY FIRE FEBRUARY
12.30PM, $25, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
Formerly called BluesFeast, organisers have renamed the event, which has previously attracted nearly 1000 people for eight hours of music. Why? It better reflects what they are about and encompasses more than just toe-tapping blues. There’s also a fine selection of food and wine on sale, as well as boutique beers and other delicious drinks.
Foals’ new album Holy Fire will be the Oxford-based indie bands third, following debut album Antidotes and 2010’s Total Life Forever. Holy Fire was recorded with producers Flood and Alan Moulder in London, and while the band has described the album as having some “heavier moments and some dirtier moments”, there are still plenty of the traditional sounds that the Foals are known for. The band released their second single ‘My Number’ ahead of their recent Big Day Out performances in Australia, which has a real Curtis Mayfield groove and plenty of funk to it.
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THE CHILLS
BROKE WITH EXPENSIVE TASTE
DUNEDIN BOTANIC GARDEN
1PM
An iconic band for an iconic city attraction’s 150th birthday. Although the band is not turning 150, they are marking more than 20 years of great Southern hits and will be playing them at the anniversary celebrations of the Dunedin Botanic Gardens. It’s a prestigious occasion, but The Chills will be adding a nice touch of rock ‘n’ roll to the event.
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FEBRUARY
Azealia Banks originally intended to release her debut album Broke With Expensive Tastes in September last year, but announced in August it would be delayed until February 2013. And while there weren’t many details on why, there are plenty who are keen to see what this Harlem rapper’s got up her sleeve, particularly after the single ‘212’ from her four-track EP 1991; the beats, her effortless delivery, the genius sampling of Lazy Jay’s ‘Float My Boat’, what’s not to like?! Yes we are excited for Azealia’s super-slick layered rhymes and the stark contrast between her rough raps and sweet singing style.
DAVID BOWIE THE NEXT DAY MARCH
CLIFF RICHARD TSB BANK ARENA
8PM, $99-139, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
He’s chosen to go on a Summer Holiday down to our part of the world. It’s hard to believe the British pop crooner is still a) active, b) agile and c) still singing like he did at the peak of his career. Did we mention he is 72 years old? Daym!
Tue 08 Jan (Bowie’s 66th birthday) was a magical sort of day for Bowie fans, with the release of a new single, ‘Where Are We Now?’, produced by long term collaborator Tony Visconti (he’s been producing Bowie’s albums since Space Oddity in 1969!) and recorded in New York. There has been much speculation, rumour and wishful thinking over the years about a new Bowie album, and seemingly out of the blue it’s announced his 30th studio recording and first album in 10 years is set for release this March. No doubt The Next Day will have an instantly familiar sound, because it’s David Bowie’s voice, and Visconti has also revealed that fans can expect ‘funky’, ‘sleazy’, and ‘psychedelic’ songs, alongside several that ‘rock out’. Bring it on we say!
YEAH YEAH YEAHS MOSQUITO
ST. JEROMES LANEWAY FESTIVAL SILO PARK
12PM-11PM, $134, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
It’s baaaaack! Taking over a different location, Silo Park, means the annual festival is bigger and runs alongside the waterfront, with plenty of shade, more grass, tables, chairs and umbrellas to get into the summer spirit. Now in its fourth year, the site location will still be the most unique music festival location, not to mention a nek level line up.
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The members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - once lovingly labelled by Rolling Stone as “the goth, the nerd and the slut” - have been busy over the past few years with solo projects, collabs, even composing and curating an orchestral work (Nick Zinner)… but not too busy to do another album. Due for release in April, Mosquito will be the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ fourth album and their first since 2009. While news of the new album had fans cheering, the response to the album artwork has been more like “WTF?” Created by Korean-born animator Beomsik Shimbe Shim, the neon-hued cover depicts a screaming spiky-haired baby in the clutches of a giant purple mosquito. But regardless of this interesting development, we’re expecting the edgy post-punk, dance floor-friendly tunes will sway punters in the end.
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FRI 25 JAN 90 DEGREES SOUTH
ROSS HAMILTON PRIDE FESTIVAL
MOTAT
Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… If you can handle spicy food, Chicken Bhuna from scratch. If you can’t, my Cornish Chicken Pie.
10AM-5PM, $7-35, DOOR SALES ONLY WED 23 JAN - SUN 31 MAR
He conquered Mt Everest, he was made a Sir and not to mention his face is on the $5 bill. Sir Ed also led the extraordinary Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition and MOTAT is holding a special exhibit in honour of this mission. It looks at the story of Sir Ed’s determination and his capacity for planning, as well as his place as a national hero.
The best TV show around at the moment is… Mad Men. I was meant to live during the period where all furniture was Scandinavian, all men wore ties and you started drinking at work at 10am. The best place for a date night is… Coco’s Cantina, for meatballs.
INTERNATIONAL BUSKERS FESTIVAL
You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… Wanted to try my hand at graffiti. I just need to find an appropriate wall.
VIADUCT HARBOUR 12PM-10PM FRI 25 JAN – MON 28 JAN
Surprising, wild and wonderfully different, the city will be bursting at the seams with talented performers. Acts are happening all over the Auckland CBD, including Viaduct Harbour, Downtown Westfield, Vulcan Lane, Wynyard Quarter and Princes Wharf. Bring your loose change and your best pair of clapping hands and step up to the street.
SAT 26 JAN THE GREAT CHCH CHEESE HEIST RICCARTON HOUSE & BUSH
Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? James Brown with Amy Winehouse, and Charlie Parker on the saxophone. What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? The Great Gatsby, Hitchcock, Oz The Great And Powerful, The Hobbit 2 & 3 and Star Wars VII. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? During summer, hopefully drinking at a friend’s backyard or bach. Or at a music event, like Laneway Festival. What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi? You ruin good Coca Cola.
11AM, $15-35, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Is it an organised robbery of a cheese factory? Oh no, but it is a cheese lovers delight! Bringing together wine, cheese, jazz, more cheese and the largest cheese board – created from recycled wood from the Christchurch earthquake – it’s a really community event with a fun and funky vibe. No mice were hurt in the making.
Your fantasy spirit animal is… A Grizzly Bear that talks.
People say you look like… I’m grumpy, but I was just born with angry eyes. Five celebs on your f**klist? Hugh Jackman, Eddie Redmayne, Nicholas Hoult, Will Young and Matt Morris. Kittens or puppies? I don’t like babies, so cats. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? The gay marriage debate is interesting. In 10 years’ time we will look back and think ‘That was weird’. Plug whatever it is that’s coming up for you. Auckland Pride Festival group exhibition at Black Asterisk, 10 Ponsonby Road, February 8th – 18th
SUN 27 JAN
AUCKLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
SUMMER IN THE PARK
HALSEY WHARF
CORNWALL PARK, HASTINGS
SAT 26 JAN - MON 28 JAN $20, AUCKLANDSEAFOODFESTIVAL.CO.NZ
While Cantabrians are getting all gooey over the dairy products, the City of Sails celebrates their exceptional kai moana. A love of everything from fish to crustacean is a prerequisite, as is a hearty stomach (because you’ll be eating all day). Sit back, soak it in and slip away to the salty sounds of the ocean.
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Loaded with everything from Broadway stage shows to country music, Hastings is putting on a cultural experience like no other. Cornwall Park is a beautiful setting for this month-long event, featuring the serene Osmanthus Chinese Garden and more than eight hectares of land.
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AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY
MONDAY 28 JANUARY SILO PARK . WYNYARD QUARTER TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY THE 5TH OF OCTOBER & MORE ACTS ANNOUNCED IN DECEMBER
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THU 24 JAN THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS (1967)
DJANGO UNCHAINED
TCM, 8.30PM
Taking time out from serious subject matter and awardwinning movies, Roman Polanski directed his future wife Sharon Tate in this parody of the vampire genre. With Polanski in the lead role as the assistant of an old vampire hunter, the director/actor reshapes the genre and adds a touch of dark humour to the cult classic. directed by QUENTIN TARANTINO
THE IMPOSSIBLE
Starring JAMIE FOXX, CHRISTOPH WALTZ, LEONARDO DICAPRIO
GENERAL RELEASE
114 MINutes
Based around the survival of a Spanish family (played by UK actors), The Impossible is a harrowing natural disaster film based around the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Naomi Watts gives an award-nominated performance as the wife separated from her husband and young son.
DJANGO UNCHAINED GENERAL RELEASE
165 MINutes
Turning the slave trade era on its head, Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino puts his own spin on the spaghetti Western genre, with bullets, blood and brains flying left, right and centre. It’s about as gruesome as they get and it’s a whole lot of wild West fun, in a manner only Tarantino could do.
SAT 26 JAN L&P TOP TOWN 1987 TVNZ HEARTLAND, 7PM
Managing to be both a darkly hilarious, rollickingly entertaining ride of a movie and also nearly three hours long, with scene after scene of densely crammed, unmistakeably excessive Quentin Tarantino dialogue, Django Unchained is his most exciting, accessible and satisfying film for ages. While there may be a bit more of a comic feel than Inglourious Basterds and a tale that hinges on an unlikely buddy bounty hunter pairing rather than Basterds’ ensemble, this is another Tarantino tale that sees him mete out punishment on historical evil through his characters. Rather than taking on Nazis, Django (Jamie Foxx) uses a chance encounter to wreak vengeance on the brutal oppressors of American slavery here. And boy do they deserve it, with Tarantino pulling no punches in depicting slavery as bitterly violent and revoltingly dehumanising, with some rather harrowing scenes
of abuse giving his hero an inarguable justification for a killing spree that’ll have you cheering him on. Foxx does a great line in quiet Western hero, driven by emotions that when not internalised are more often revealed in action rather than words. And as in Basterds, Christoph Waltz revels in the opportunities Tarantino’s script provides him in a gleeful performance as Django’s mentor, German bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz. The film’s other odd couple, plantation owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his house slave Stephen (Samuel L. Jackson), also prove memorably entertaining in their roles, the cast as a whole matching Tarantino’s own creative enthusiasm - a combination that makes this a must-see. BY STEVE NEWALL, FLICKS.CO.NZ
SUN 27 JAN THE AUDREY HEPBURN STORY VIBE, 5.40PM
This is the original backbone show of our national, showing true Kiwi spirit and competition. It’s an action-packed outdoor game series where New Zealand towns select teams to compete in obstacle courses and water challenges. Served with a good dollop of friendly rivalry.
From her childhood in Holland during the Nazi occupation to her meteoric rise to stardom on Broadway and in films, her doomed love affair with William Holden, her troubled marriage to Mel Ferrer and her life-long search for her father, this is a window into the life of this legendary actress.
MON 28 JAN SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS
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Lauded by critics for its style, simplicity and genuine warmth. They are also the only televised awards shows to exclusively honour performers, focusing on both individual performances as well as on the work of the entire ensemble of a drama series and comedy series, and the cast of a motion picture.
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THE FRIDGE 507 NEW NORTH ROAD
Most fridges are cool, reliable, separate compartments for all manner of foods and with plenty of space. The Fridge is no different really. This café has a great array of cabinet food, as well as a great menu selection. Try their eggs benedict – situated on a hash brown as opposed to bread.
AMBELI 18 MAJORIBANKS ST
Rated by Cuisine magazine as the NZ restaurant of the year in 2011, it’s all about gourmet delicacy as you like it. Try the pan seared line-caught snapper with baby octopus and prawn, chorizo risotto in a saffron and fennel broth.
NO 7 BALMAC
Located in the swanky upper hill suburb of Maori Hill, No 7 Balmac is the neighbourhood eatery for those with a cultivated palate, who like something a little fancy but without the frills. Enjoy the rare moments of sunshine Dunedin has to offer in their beautifully wild outdoor courtyard and witness the unique (and productive) kitchen garden. The kitchen boasts a wood-fired grill, fired by applewood from Central Otago. With a strong emphasis on locally sourced produce and “from scratch” cooking – not to mention lovely freshly baked goods – No 7 has a menu to suit your stomach all year around.
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7 BALMACEWEN RD DAYTIME
DATE night
OPEN LATE
CASUAL DINING
NEW KID
CHEAP AND CHEERFUL
HIPSTER FRIENDLY
TAKEAWAY
OUTDOOR
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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.
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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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SHIT WORTH DOING
WELLINGTON gig guide Wed 23
Fri 25
Die Krabben
Chocolat Box
9.30PM, Mighty Mighty
ZillionZ Summer Tour 2013 9am, Interislander Ferry Southbound
Bill Morris and the Mark IV’s album release tour
The Eggs
10PM, Matterhorn
9PM, Meow, $10
DJ Sebastian Hesp
Darren Watson’s Underground Blues Band
6PM, Puppies, $25
6PM, Foxglove
Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman 7.30PM, Meow, $10
Dirty Projectors 8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $55
The Phoenix Foundation
10PM, Hashigozake
Sun 27
Faster Pussycat Kill Kill ‘Sebastian’ Tour with Sixtyniner
A Place TO Bury Strangers
Mighty Mighty
8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $40
Andrew London Trio Mulled Wine Concert
Lawrence Arabia
The Boptet
Battle-Ska Galactica Presents: Summer Ska Mash-Up
Noir
The Phoenix Foundation
8PM, Puppies, $15
Thu 24
12am, Matterhorn
Sat 26 7PM, Paekakariki Memorial Hall, $20
8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $25 8.30PM, The Lido
7PM, The Lido
The Troubles 8PM, Meow
8.30PM, Bodega, $10
CHRISTCHURCH gig guide Wed 23
Fri 25
Dr Sanchez
Burns Night Tickets Only
8.30PM, The Monday Room
Hot Dub Time Machine 10PM, The Park, $20
Kate Anastasiou 6PM, The Brick Works
Thu 24 Concord Dawn
7PM, Black Bettys, $40
Sun 27 The Drum Festival
Mantis live at Wunderbar with friends!
Insane Jane
Mike T
8PM, Ciburb Bar
Le Gateau Chocolat
Node + Dead Set Presents Oleh! (Dunedin) with Reality Chant
6.30PM, Court Theatre
Sat 26 Assembly Required
7PM, Cocopelli The Palms
The Press Summer Season of Grease
7.30PM, Court Theatre
10PM, The Park, $20
Hot Dub Time Machine
Kate Anastasiou
5PM, Revival Bar
The Press Summer Season of Grease
Kate Anastasiou
8PM, CBD Bar
9PM, Wunderbar
Marcel - That Ruse Kid
10PM, The Bedrock Bar
1 Drop Nation ft Revelation
DJ Ruse Kid
9PM, Dux Live, $20 pre
8.45PM, North Hagley Park, $10-15
Superfreak
9PM, Dux Live
9PM, Pierside Cafe
9PM, The Rock-Rolleston 9PM, Becks Alehouse
Le Gateau Chocolat
8.45PM, North Hagley Park, $10-15
Level 6
The Bedrock Bar
Seth Hamilton The Get Down 9PM, CBD Bar
Ollie
Soul Cage
Soul Slide
The Drum Festival
7PM, Pomeroy’s 9PM, Clink Restaurant Bar
8PM, Casino - Diamond Bar 2PM, Little River Campground, $20-40
12am, Little River Campground, $20-40
Thomas Coffey
4.30PM, Fox & Ferret The Palms
Mon 28 Nuttin Trivial - Quiz Night
6.30PM, Pierside Cafe
Tue 29 Beach Breaks with djDiamond 8.30PM, Pierside Cafe
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auckland gig guide Wed 23
KFM presents Mas.sive
Normski
Coast Open Mic 2013
Manuel Bundy and Submariner
Royal Falcon, Mean Girls, Superbird, The Future’s Bright
7PM, Kinja Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Conch Records at BCC Britomart Country Club
Cuba Street Sound System 8PM, Racket Bar
Dirty Projectors (N.Y) 8PM, The Kings Arms
Grant Marshall & Nigel Love 8PM, Sale Street
Industry Wednesday - DJ Alex Richards Twentyone SKY CITY
Josh Leys
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Tumbastiano Verona
Verona
Sale Street
Mezcolanza Beats
9PM, The Lucha Lounge
Old School DJs
CT Club (Commerce Club of Auckland)
Sice Splash Pool Party
Sunken Seas, The Shocking & Stunning, God Bows To Math and Girls Pissing On Girls Pissing
Cosh Bar
Racket Bar
Pt Erin Pools
The Wax Works: T-Rice & Hudge
8PM, Britomart Country Club
Tido
6.30PM, Everybodys
Fri 25 Chicago Disco & Beatstreet present Simon Beeston 9PM, Ink & Coherent
9PM, The Kings Arms
The Turnaround
9PM, 1885, $10
DJ General Lee
7.30PM, Neighbourhood
Twentyone SKY CITY
A Ponsonby Institution with Arash
Acoustic Thursday ft. Jonny Edwards
DJ Karn Hall
Alestorm w/ Guests 9PM, The Kings Arms
Ben Wah
6PM, Nuffield St.
Double Dutch Chapel Bar & Bistro
Tido
6PM, Commons
Chapel Bar & Bistro
Aroha, Laura Lush 3PM, Neighbourhood
Chapman Wills Revue 7PM, The Prospect of Howick
Cliff Richard
Cider Co-Op featuring Tim Phin
7PM, Vector Arena
Ding Dong Lounge Grand Opening Party
Funkee Monkee Fridays
Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre
Emma G
7PM, Takapuna Bar
General Lee
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Girl Tiger & Sweet Mix Kids 9PM, 1885
Jason Eli
6PM, Commons
Imagine This 8PM, Snapdragon
Jackal & Layzerbeek undead, live! 7PM, The Wine Cellar
Jonathan Harding EP Release 8PM, The Juice Bar
Verona
Hudge, T-Rice
4PM, Neighbourhood
Jackal,Doppler, Sugar The Mofo, The Altered States 8PM, The Juice Bar
Jason, Longboss 7PM, Everybodys
Laura Lush
6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar
8PM, The Lucha Lounge
8PM, Ding Dong Lounge
DJ Chica Licorica & Open Mic
Sale St
Highlife Beach Boutique - Summer Sundays Caffe Massimo
Music in Parks: Oceania Storm
Central Park, Papakura
Summer Sunday Jazz Coopers Creek Vineyard
DJ Klassix (Paris) & Ultan Burke
Sunday Soul Session ft. DJ Soane & guest
DJ Linley Latu
Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System
Macs Brew Bar The Deck
DJ Sister Act
Chapel Bar & Bistro
Onny Kaulima & Jerm Racket Bar
3PM, Neighbourhood
Chapel Bar & Bistro
The Lazyboyz Legends of Rock Show Huapai Tavern
Rhinestone Mining Company
The Nukes - Viva La Uke
9PM, Ginger Minx
8PM, The Cider Shed Cafe
Mixed Messages & Sweet Mix Kids
Selecta Sam
Tiger Towns (Aus), Avalanche City & Guests
MIXED CRATE
Racket Bar
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Kumeu Showgrounds
Sale Street
Embrace Vile Predicate, Sam Hamilton & Glamour Technology Audio Foundation
Brenda Liddiard @ Auckland Folk Festival
Booty Mash
DJ Tidball
6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar
3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar
The Britomart Country Club
8PM, Tillerman’s Music Lounge
Dylan C
Acoustic Sunday Session w/ Eli Guttenbiel
8PM, Leigh Sawmill
Twentyone SKY CITY 8PM, Libertine
Sun 27
Britomart Sunday Service
Delaney Davidson & Dos Hermanos
DJ James Ashwin
1885
BELLA KALOLO & BAND
El Schlong, Osmium, Alphasintori and Iron Tusk
9PM, Goldfinch
Onepoto Domain, Northcote
The Sons, Dan Aux & Sam Hill
Acoustic w/ Eli
Dre
Samuel Miller Reserve, Pukekohe
Titirangi Theatre on Portage
9PM, Cassette Nine
7.30PM, Nuffield St.
Music in Parks: The DeSotos, Bernie Griffen and The Flaming Pearls
The Nukes - Viva La Uke
Sat 26
The Deck
8PM, Rising Sun
7PM, Ascension Wine Estate
Sale Street
DJ Leza Lee
Skewed Official Launch: Girls Night - Lick My Grass
The Feelers Acoustic & Electric
3ST feat. Haz (HomeBrewCrew, @ Peace) & guests
Twentyone SKY CITY
9PM, Cassette Nine, $10
8PM, Libertine
Dean Campbell, Grant Marshall and Sample Gee
Chapel Bar & Bistro
Sick Disco with MayaVanya, tommy Flowers, Azbo, E.C.S & Safari Boy
Music in Parks: The Flaming Mudcats, Ratsmagic
Tenderloins & Aaron
Dean Campbell
Acoustic Thursday w/ Waylon
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5.30PM, Northern Steamship
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9PM, Northern Steamship
8PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar
8PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe
8PM, The Kings Arms
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auckland gig guide Tony Painting & The Power Cornwall Park
VIVA LA UKE
REGIONAL gig guide St Jeromes Laneway Festival 12PM, Silo Park
8PM, Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui
The Honey-Jam Music Festival
Leigh Sawmill
Tue 29
Mon 28
Ak Jazz & Blues Club presents: Voxnova
Club ConnoisseursVinyl Appreciation Chapel Bar & Bistro
CrazyWurstBeerFest Leigh Sawmill
Delaney Davidson & Dos Hermanos 7PM, Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Spiral Band, The Nukes, supported by Bosko and Honey Maraetai, Pohutukawa Coast
REGIONAL gig guide Wed 23 Delaney Davidson & Dos Hermanos
Le Cafe, Marlborough Sounds
The Chaps
Biddy Mulligans Irish Pub, Hamilton
Zillionz Summer Tour 2013 Tim’s Place, Motueka
Thu 24 Delaney Davidson & Dos Hermanos Space Monster, Wanganui
Faster Pussycat Kill Kill & Sixtyniner (NL) NZ Tour
Pt Chevalier RSA
Tom Lark, Artisan Guns, Tigertown, Sound the Ocean
Liquid NZ Bar, Nelson
Chapel Bar & Bistro
8PM, The Kings Arms
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Faster Pussycat Kill Kill & Sixtyniner (NL) NZ Tour 8PM, The Cabana, Napier
Fear & Loathing in Rotovegas w/ Delaney Davidson
Zillionz Summer Tour 2013
Sun 27
The Eastern
Senior Citizens Hall, Opotiki
The Feelers Acoustic & Electric 8PM, The Commercial Hotel, Whakatane
Tunes Under the Tower
Tui Headquarters, Mangatainoka
Zillionz Summer Tour 2013
Blue Ice Cafe, Franz Josef
Mon 28
Fat Mouse
JGeeks - Tu Meke Tour
Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai
Te Ahu Centre, Kaitaia
Jo Hanna & the Mystery
Zillionz Summer Tour 2013
The Mussel Inn, Nelson
Rhythm Rotorua Rotorua Arts Village Experience, Rotorua
Summer Series of Free Concerts
Napier Soundshell, Napier
Sunday Sounds: The Chills - 150th Birthday Celebration
The Blue Duck, Milford Sound
Tue 29 JGeeks - Tu Meke Tour Opononi Hotel, Hokianga
Zillionz Summer Tour 2013 Redcliff Cafe, Te Anau
Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin
Lakeland Queen, Rotorua
Jo Hanna and the Mystery
The Playhouse, Nelson
Zillionz Summer Tour 2013
Dharma Burns Club, Blenheim
Sat 26 Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman
Zillionz Summer Tour 2013
EL SCHLONG, CHRIST PUNCHER w/ Osmium, Twist of Fate & Iron Tusk
Fri 25
Sammy’s, Dunedin
Bella Kalolo and The Band
Queens, Dunedin
Chatchy EP Release Tour
The Joe Cocker Tribute Show Featuring Col Jones The Duke Tavern, Russell
Bent Horseshoe Cafe, Manawatu
The YOT Club, Raglan
Te Kowhai Point Farm, Kerikeri
Happy Daves with Dave Hull
Static Bar, Hamilton
Mussel Inn, Golden Bay
The Feelers Acoustic & Electric
Gypsy Fever
House of Shem
Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai
Savage Club Rooms, Wanganui
Jo Hanna and the Mystery
Cornerstone Roots & Knights of the Dub Table
Julian Temple Band National Tour
Dharma Bums Club, Marlborough
Horeke Tavern, Hokianga
Chicks Hotel, Dunedin
Erin - Rhythm & Soul Summer Tour
Pass The Sauce
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Federal Diner, Wanaka
The World Bar, Queenstown Little Theatre, Taumarunui
BARS
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RAKINOS LEVEL 1/35 HIGH ST
Every day of the week, there is always a different mood going around Rakinos. The café and lounge bar, with exceptional gigs, has everything from live music happy hours to a hip-hop only night. It’s a place for everyone. Open six days a week and seven nights, there is always something going on.
GOOD LUCK BAR 126 CUBA ST
It’s your Chinese opium den and number-one stop for premium cocktails. Every day is a happy day filled with house drinks for just $5.50 from 4pm to 10m. Treat your girls for a night out on the bubbles on Tuesday, and go cocktail crazy from Wednesday until Sunday.
NO. 1 HIGH ST
Transformed from a grungy nightclub into a classy, art décor style venue, the first thing you notice about No 1 upon arrival is the impressive wall of top shelf spirits. Scaling the white brick wall, lit by beautiful lights, is every kind of whiskey, vodka, gin, rum (and more) you can think of. By day, the unassuming venue can host small groups or large work parties for a light tipple over lunch. Surrounded by bookshelves, the expansive space feels cosy, yet unobtrusive. By night, the bar is pumping with great beats and the top shelf spirits are coming down.
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1 HIGH ST
DAYTIME
SPORTS BAR
OPEN LATE
DANCE FLOOR
FOOD
ONE NIGHT STAND
HIPSTER FRIENDLY
LIVE MUSIC
AFTER WORK
CRAFT BEERS
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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.
AGENTS & MERCHANTS
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.
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.
102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.
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.
RACKET BAR
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.
442 Richmond Road Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.
PINXTOS
128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas
THE PONSONBY (Belgian Beer Cafe)
1-3 St Mary’s Rd (09) 376-6092 A little piece of Europe in the heart of Ponsonby. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend.
REVELRY
106 Ponsonby Road 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian pallor meets opium den chic
BRITOMART BRITOMART
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.
KINGSLAND KINGSLAND Neighbourhood Brewbar
498 New North Rd (09) 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop.
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.
CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL
Level 1/35 High Street (09) 358-3535 ‘The Joint since 91’
MTEDEN EDEN Mt 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.
The Portland Public House
463 New North Rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.
SHOOTER SALOON BAR
330 New North Rd Not your ‘typical central bar’ Their no bull policy means what you see is what you get.
VIADUCT VIADUCT SNAPDRAGON
204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club.
VICTORIAPARK PARK VICTORIA 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!
PARNELL PARNELL THE PADDINGTON
LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR
DING DONG LOUNGE
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.
37 Drake St (09) 379-8167 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.
DOC BAR
THE WINDSOR CASTLE
LIBERTINE
26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.
352 K’Rd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat
1885 - Britomart
27 Galway St (09) 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Auckland’s biggest club nights.
VERONA
Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen MEXICO
Malt Bar
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.
BREW ON QUAY
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.
FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB
GRACE BAR
103 Victoria St West 300-6352 21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties, Corporate Events, Dance Parties, CD Release Parties, Live Music.
144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.
37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 This bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.
THE OAKROOM 17 Drake 300 6313
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tours & events
Upcoming tours & events A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS (US)
Sun 27 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington
ALAN DAVIES (UK)
Fri 01 Feb Town Hall, Auckland Sat 02 Feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sun 03 Feb, Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Whangarei Tue 05 Feb Founders Theatre, Hamilton Wed 06 Feb Aurora Centre, Christchurch Thu 07 Feb TSB Theatre, New Plymouth Fri 08 Feb Opera House, Wellington
ALESTORM (UK)
Thu 24 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland
AMANDA PALMER (US)
Sat 28 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 30 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington
CAT POWER (US)
Fri 22 Feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sat 23 Feb Town Hall, Wellington
CATLINS RIVER FESTIVAL Fri 29 Mar - Mon 01 Apr River Ridge Retreat, Purakaunui
CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013
Sat 02 Feb Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Sun 03 Feb Marina Reserve, Tutukaka Tue 05 Feb Brunton Road, Gisborne Wed 06 Feb Church Road, Napier Fri 08 Feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 09 Feb Alana Estate, Martinborough Sun 10 Feb Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka Tue 12 Feb Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouth Sat 16 Feb The Mud House Winery & Café, Waipara Sun 17 Feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Tue 19 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston Fri 22 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sat 23 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sun 24 Feb Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim Fri 01 Mar Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton
Thu 14 Feb The Old Library, Whangarei Fri 15 Feb Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh Sat 16 Feb The Whiskey, Auckland
FRED WESLEY (US)
Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
FUN. (US)
Wed 13 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
GARBAGE (US)
Tue 19 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Wed 20 Feb Civic Theatre, Auckland
GLENN FREY (US)
Fri 08 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch Sun 10 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (CA)
Fri 08 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 09 Feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington
MICHAEL KIWANUKA (UK) Thu 04 Apr Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Fri 05 Apr Old St Pauls, Wellington
MORE FM VINEYARD TOUR
Fri 15 Feb Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Sat 16 Feb Sileni Estates Winery, Hawkes Bay Sun 17 Feb Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough Tue 19 Feb Trafalgar Park, Nelson Fri 22 Feb The Groynes, Christchurch Sat 23 Feb Turanga Creek Vineyard, Auckland
MOUNT EERIE (US)
Fri 01 Feb Wine Cellar, Auckland Sat 02 Feb Puppies, Wellington Mon 04 Feb Barrytown Hall, Barrytown Tue 05 Feb Tim’s Place, Marahau Wed 06 Feb Wunderbar, Lyttelton Thu 07 Feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin Fri 08 Feb Public Art Gallery, Dunedin
MULATU ASTATKE
Sat 16 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
HALF THE SIZE, DOUBLE THE FLAVOUR Sun 27 Jan Britomart Country Club, Auckland
HOMEGROWN 2013
Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington
CLIFF RICHARD (UK) APO SUMMER MATINEE Sat 09 Feb Government House, Auckland
BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING
Sat 23 Feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay
BLACK SABBATH (UK)
Sat 26 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 28 Jan TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 31 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE
Tue 19 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY
THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
Sun 24 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
DINOSAUR JR. (US)
Wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Christchurch
Tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
THE OFFSPRING (US)
Sat 20 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 22 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland
Wed 27 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
HUNX & HIS PUNX (US)
PARACHUTE FESTIVAL 2013
BONNIE RAITT (US)
THE JACKSONS (US)
BOUNCING SOULS (US)
THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION (US)
PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE…
B.O.B (US)
Postponed. Date TBC Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
Thu 24 Jan Whammy Bar, Auckland
Tue 26 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
Fri 05 Apr The NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch
Sun 03 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 04 Feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington
BRYAN ADAMS (CA)
Mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Tue 23 Apr The Civic, Auckland
CAMP A LOW HUM
Fri 08 Feb - Sun 10 Feb Camp Wainui, Wainuiomata
CARNAVAL
Fri 08 Feb 1885 Britomart, Auckland
DIRTY PROJECTORS (US)
Wed 23 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland Thu 24 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington
ED SHEERAN (UK)
Fri 08 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
FLIP GRATER
Fri 01 Feb Matterhorn, Wellington Sat 02 Feb The Playhouse, Nelson Wed 06 Feb Dux De Lux, Christchurch Thu 07 Feb Queens, Dunedin Fri 08 Feb World Bar, Queenstown Sun 10 Feb Federal Diner, Wanaka
Mon 04 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Tue 05 Mar Bodega, Wellington
KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS (UK)
Thu 04 April The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 06 Apr Bodega, Wellington
LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013 Mon 28 Jan Silo Park, Auckland
Fri 25 Jan - Sun 27 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton
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) Thu 31 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 01 Feb Studio, Auckland
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Beast Taming 101 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, OF MONSTERS AND MEN, ARE TAKING DOWN THE COMPETITION ONE STEP AT A TIME. As Iceland’s hottest new export, this indie-folk sextuplet is winning the hearts of their namesake – monsters and men alike. With an almost Sendak-ian charm put to song, these wild things are exactly where they want to be. Since winning the Músíktilraunir (the Icelandic Battle of The Bands) in 2010, Of Monsters and Men have been climbing the ladder of fame, vaulting past rungs at a time. Truth be told, none of them expected any of this to happen. The announcement of their victory came as a complete and staggering surprise, admits drummer Arnar Hilmarsson. “We were actually packing our stuff, getting ready to leave the place when they announced the finalists.” Two years later, they’ve joined prestigious tours, received various accolades and have smashed alternative charts worldwide with their hit single ‘Little Talks’. The video has more than 35 million views on YouTube, which already speaks volumes on its own. Musically speaking, think the big band sound of Arcade Fire meets the acoustic nuances of Avalanche City, sprinkled with vocals akin to that of Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros. The inspiration for their music takes on a myriad of forms, vocalist Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir explains. Playing to their strengths, the collaborative nature of their music shines through. “I could never come up with a rhythm like Arnar would, or play the bass the way Kristján [Páll Kristjánsson] does anyway,” he muses. “When the band first started, I didn’t know much about anything. Now I can say I know a few things, but we›re always learning, always getting better – not just as a band, but as friends too.”
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Ashes To Ashes YOUR ‘NEED TO KNOW’ WITH BAT FOR LASHES As one of the indie realm’s more sullen darlings, Bat For Lashes has an unmistakable brand of hypnotising, sullen charm. Natasha Khan’s floats in the gloom, putting alchemists to envy as she channels it into compositions of haunting grandeur. What started out as writing on the side (after hours as a nursery school teacher) eventually made its way into the music consciousness- snapped up by hype machines proclaiming her as the next big thing. They were right. Here’s the history: Fur and Gold made its debut in 2006, earning nominations for the Mercury Music Prize and several categories of the Brit Award. Gaining confidence and picking up a steady snowball of public acclaim, Khan donned a desert-born alter ego named Pearl for 2009’s Two Suns. Within weeks, the single ‘Daniel’ had spread through the blogosphere and gained the approval of the music world. Khan snagged the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song and received a nomination for MTV’s Breakthrough Video of the Year for that track alone. After headlining music festivals, touring with Coldplay and generally working herself to the bone, Khan decided to step back from the spotlight. “I was very unrooted and felt I’d lost myself a little bit. So, my main preoccupation was to feel sane again. After taking advice from close friends and people who love me, I decided to stay at home, make myself nice meals, go out for walks- I just sort of battened down the hatches.”
“We played to a huge crowd at Lollapalooza,” shares a clearly excited Ragnar. “There’s a special feeling when you get on stage, like you’re warm on the inside. It’s also pretty weird, because all these people you’ve never met are rooting for you, clapping and singing along to the songs you wrote.” When asked about the special spark that’s taken them this far, the co-frontman simply shrugged. “I don’t really know, to be honest. We just play the music that we love, and maybe other people can feel that too.”
Three years since her last release, Khan has finally made a return to the scene with her much-anticipated latest offering. Building on the experience over her years, the musical maturity was noted by critics media-wide: The Hanged Man appeared on top lists for all the heavyhitters, climbing to the higher tiers of those such as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and NME (amongst many others). Trumping her writer’s block and crushing the notorious, artist-defining challenge of the third albumKhan is well and truly back. A single listen to ‘Laura’ confirms just as much, and promises a Laneway you’ll be bragging about for years yet.
SEE THEM LIVE: OF MONSTERS AND MEN
SEE HER LIVE: BAT FOR LASHES
ST JEROME’S LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013
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Celebrate Rock Shifting Streams AS THE MAINSTREAM GROWS STRONGER, AUSTRALIAN ARTIST FLUME FIGHTS AGAINST THE MACHINE. Seriously people, come on. What happened? I swear the music world finally got together and eradicated the plague of boybands that held the charts hostage since the early ‘90s. Just when I perfected my “Suck it, Westlife” dance routine, down came a hail of singing and twirling Bratz Boyz dolls going by names like One Direction and The Wanted. And what happened next? The Glee-watching, Ritalin-popping youth went nuts, gagging for any stimulation devoid of complexity. So in the interests of musical creativity, fostering new heights of talent, border-pushing ideas and abilities, or even just for posterity, let’s try and do something decent for a change. Right here’s where Flume aka Harley Streten quite aptly flows through. “I think people are getting tired of the commercial scene,” says Harley in the interview. With the same tracks on rotation everywhere, it’s really no surprise. “They’re just getting sick of it, but don’t really know where else to turn. I guess that’s why the new beats scene has been gripping the youth in Australia. There are strong hooks and catchy riffs.” Ergo, there’s a highly sought-after relief from the same recycled formula, the 21-year-old beat-maker implies. As a fast-rising star, Flume has been making waves and shifting the aural focus down under. With a rather early head start, it doesn’t take much to figure out why his recent releases have such finesse. “I was 10 years old,” reveals Harley. “I was out shopping with my dad and we bought a box of Nutri-Grain with one of those free gimmicks that gets kids to hassle their parents. There was a CD with music making software, loaded it up on my computer, and I’ve been making music since.”
These Are The Droids You’re Looking For. When was the last time you heard of a punk band garnering widespread critical acclaim? Yeah, I know. Too long ago. The spotlights of the music scene have drifted off to calmer waters, latching onto all-tootame movements like chillwave and indie-folk (god I hate Justin Vernon so, so much). But don’t you fret- things are in for a pleasant change. With the rock’n’roll ethos to their arsenal, this two-headed behemoth of sound have brought back grit and substance to the main stage. With their own special blend of crunch and clang, Japandroids are a band to be seen live. Arguably best-known for their on-stage presence, Brian King (guitar, vox) and David Prowse (drums, vox) rode a surge of popularity stemming from their frenetic and ear-splitting live shows. Marrying the gruffest of rock’s chord progressions and punk’s general don’t-give-a-fuck clamour, these pioneers of sound have stumbled onto something golden. “We always need to figure out how a song can be super fucking intense the entire time. Until that happens, it’s not done,” mentions King. The duo toured extensively throughout the years 20092010, gaining popularity via word-of-mouth as they played over 200 shows in more than 20 countries. Their initial sound was raw and untamed- primarily sprouting from the sheer urgency surrounding their first EPs and LP. Prowse muses over this fact. “We didn’t have a lot of time to record [Post-Nothing]. We just cranked it out as quick as we could, because we were recording it ourselves on our own dime, and we wanted to do it as fast as possible, basically.” But it was this unabashed and fearless approach that catapulted them from obscurity to Pitchfork’s ‘Best New Music’ choice with the track ‘Young Hearts Spark Fire’, effectively launching them into the international music consciousness.
He’s not alone in his efforts, with contemporaries such as Chet Faker and Rüfüs incorporating a new sound into the collective sonic consciousness. “The youth scene in Sydney is growing and the way they find their music is changing too.” With more emphasis on social networking, avenues such as Facebook and Twitter are rekindling the power of word-of-mouth influence, just with a modern tweak.
Three years after their first album, the boys are back with their latest release: Celebration Rock. Suffering through trials and tribulations aplenty, producer Jesse Gander managed to extract an offering of sound from the rockstar hooligans. The band reminisces on some favourite quotes from Gander in the recording process, pulling out gems like “Let’s make this one a little more cruising down the highway, and a little less doing crystal meth on New Year’s...” Emerging several months later from the recording studio, Celebration Rock went on to soar in top lists from heavy-hitting names like Spin, Pitchfork and Rolling Stone.
Omnia mutantur, nos et mutamur in illis (“Everything changes, nothing perishes”). Can you blame the kids for getting sick of dingy clubs where creepy old men fondle you to the sound of whatever’s on the Top 40? I can’t be the only person retching at the mere mention of Waterfront. Do yourself a favour and be ahead of the curve with this one. Long live the gigs, long live the beats.
Despite all the praise, Prowse still believes the journey’s not quite over and done with yet. “I think if you think of our lives as musicians, it’s craftsmanship. We’re not artists, we’re more artisans. You know, I don’t think we view ourselves as musical geniuses who can just make some sort of wonderfully beautiful record out of nothing. It’s something that we work at. And if we keep working, hopefully we’ll keep improving.”
SEE HIM LIVE: FLUME
SEE THEM LIVE: JAPANDROIDS
ST JEROME’S LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013
ST JEROME’S LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2013
MON 28 JAN SILO PARK, AUCKLAND
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Find your rhythm, light up the night and celebrate the beauty of our planet in a fabulous eight-day summer festival like no other.
Boasting a killer line-up and an impressive seminar schedule, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss. Every year Parachute draws around 20,000 people to celebrate the Christian music scene in a fun, family friendly and drug/alcohol free environment.
Returning for its sixth year, Luminate is an earth-friendly festival of music, dance, arts and culture set in Golden Bay, Nelson. The event has a strong focus on environmental sustainability, intentional community, knowledge sharing and inspiration. The diversity of music, spread across five zones, is a unique formula, bringing together fans of live bands, electronic dance music and acoustic musicians. The festival’s intention with the Live Stage is to present a diverse and intelligent selection of organic, deeply spirited and original music which connects to the source and provides all of us with opportunities to release, re-energise, relax, go wild, and tune in to the essence of who we are, individually and collectively manifest on this beautiful planet. Returning for a third time to Luminate is Adham Shaikh (Canada), the popular world-grooves musician who is bringing a fusion of African, Indian, Balkan, swing, dub and indigenous rhythms. The Underskore Orkestra from the US brings us klezmer, gypsy, jazz and swing to uplift the dancefloor. Kiwi group Mamaku Project weaves French bohemian roots, Pacifica Dub and scents of the Middle East into a fine Jazz-Dub concoction. Hamilton six-piece Knights of the Dub Table promise an extremely high-energy live experience and Carolina Moon combines exquisite jazz with ancient Jewish influences. There is also Rythymonix, guitar virtuoso Nigel Gavin, the sitar and didgeridoo sounds of Prosad and Irish music from Jon Sanders to name a few acts. It’s a cultural and musical experience like no other, with musicians drawing their influences from every corner of the globe. Top it off with interactive and informative workshops; Luminate is your number-one summer destination for the fun and funky.
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This year will see the event run over three days for the first time, allowing the line-up to grow to over 100 bands. Both local and international groups will perform across four stages, catering to fans of all genres. 2013 will see headlining act Switchfoot returning to the Parachute stage for the third time. After their scheduled 2012 show was cancelled, fans will be pleased to finally see the San Diego rock group perform. Alongside them will be Christian music legends, Newsboys. With 6 of their 16 albums achieving gold status, these guys are some of the most well known musicians within the scene. With a newer line-up, this group are at their peak. Hillsong United, a cornerstone band amongst Christian music will also perform. Their next album is due to be released in February, so fans can hope to see a mixture of old and new material. A number of seminars will also be held surrounding this year’s theme: Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll. These talks aim to educate and discuss issues affecting popular culture and the music industry. Stories belonging to the musicians involved, as well as guest speakers, will be used to educate and influence those attending. Alongside the promotion and submersion of Christian music into popular culture, the 2013 Parachute festival aims to support worthy causes, specifically Women’s Refuge and World Vision’s work in Tubehoneza. Alongside this, a fantastic ‘pay what you can afford’ scheme has been set up to help struggling families attend the performances and seminars, an initiative that is uncommon amongst large festivals. Whether you are Christian or not, Parachute festival will be a great weekend to spend listening to music in the sun with friends and family.
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