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April’s about to get a whole lot louder with the news that Aerosmith play in New Zealand for the very first time. The old rockers will play Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium with a line-up of special guests, including Wolfmother, The Dead Daisies, Diva Demolition and Head Like a Hole. Promoter Andrew McManus says; “I’m thrilled to bring Aerosmith to New Zealand.

They are one of the greatest rock and roll bands in the world and I can’t wait for them to rock out with their loyal Kiwi fans. We have created a super show in Dunedin, with a cracking line-up of New Zealand and Australian bands joining Aerosmith on stage! You really don’t wanna miss a thing!”

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Mr and Mrs Darby (aka Rhys and Rosie) are bringing comedy to town. The pair have announced upcoming comedy shows including 2013 Billy T Nominee Eli Matthewson, one of the thought-provoking comedian’s working today Steve Hughes, the man with the sideburns, the glasses and the microphone Jared Christmas and the originators of casio rap Hedluv + Passman. All doing their own shows during the comedy festival this year and are all bound to put you in stiches.

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Ralph Hotere has died aged 81.

Hotere was a painter, sculptor and collaborative artist and was regarded as one of New Zealand’s most important contemporary artists.

“We have lost one of our greatest artists there is no doubt about that, but we haven’t lost his work. Great people are great not because of who they are but what they do.” explained art commentator and curator Hamish Keith.

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American singer/songwriter Sam Beam aka Iron and Wine is set to release his fifth studio album Ghost on Ghost following his 2011 album Kiss Each Other Clean, which topped it at number two on the US Billboard chart and was also praised by Rolling Stone as the album that “pop music hadn’t seen anything like it since the heyday of Cat Stevens.” Beam also puts his skills as a visual artist to test designing and choosing the image from the series Private Views by noted photographer Barbara Crane for the new album. Ghost on Ghost will be released Fri 12 Apr.

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BETH ORTON

British folk singer Beth Orton returns to New Zealand this May for shows in two of New Zealand’s most beautiful churches. Orton’s delicate folk songs will be the perfect match for such intimate and special venues.

SEE HER LIVE: BETH ORTON FRI 17 MAY OLD ST PAUL’S, WELLINGTON SAT 18 MAY HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: MON 04 MAR TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

ALICE IS UNCHAINED

Alice In Chains have announced a May 2013 release for their highly anticipated new album The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. The first single ‘Hollow’ stealing the top spot on Mainstream Rock radio chart and closing in on No. 1 on the Active Rock radio chart in America.

The band posted the lyric clip on their official site back on Dec 18 and it quickly went viral. Rather than wait to receive an official edited track from the record company, stations played the almost-six-minute-long version of ‘Hollow’ in its entirety.

HIGH TIMES

After the demise of Kyuss, vocalist, and founding member, John Garcia went forth and delivered. From the ashes of the short lived project Slo Burn, John Garcia, along with Arthur Seay and Mike Canino, put together what was to become the next installment in John Garcia’s musical legacy, and that band was Unida! For the first time ever, Unida will be touring New Zealand this May. SEE THEM LIVE: UNIDA W/ BEASTWARS FRI 03 MAY THE KINGS ARMS TAVERN, AUCKLAND SAT 04 MAY BODEGA BAR, WELLINGTON TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

HEATWAVE

The sold out Sydney Soundwave Festival wasn’t all smooth sailing yesterday with reports that a female was seriously burnt by a burning piece of stage rigging after a flare was lit in the mosh pit during band Bring Me The Horizon’s set. Festival promoter AJ Maddah took to twitter blasting the person responsible for lighting the flare. Police are investigating the incident and the person responsible for lighting the flare has not yet been identified. The popular Australian festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

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The speculation is over – Sony have announced their next-generation console: the PlayStation 4.

“Our vision for the future is consumer-centric, developer-inspired, and characterized by an unwavering commitment to phenomenal play experiences. Today we are revealing the genesis of an expanding ‘idea’ about the future of play – an idea with enough potential to satisfy the insatiable appetites of our creative community of developers and gamers,” president and group CEO Andrew House explained.

Unlike like its predecessors no images were shown of the console itself, but the new controller was presented. This is called the DualShock 4. With it’s slightly revised design including a touch pad which supports 2-point multitouch and is also clickable as an extra button, a “share” button which by pressing this allows you to leverage a number of socially connected services, a built-in speaker and stereo headset jack and the PlayStation 4 Eye dual-lens camera that supports video capture at a maximum resolution of 1280x800.

If you weren’t a musician, what would you be?

Because I am a musician I have often had to be many other things to support myself. I have been a tour guide for Taiwanese language students, a maker of hot drinks (barista), library assistant, a gatekeeper, dogwalker, childsitter.

Most of my time outside music has been spent as a print journalist, publicist and television documentary researcher.

Sony are also specifically supporting iOS devices with the new PlayStation App, as well as the customary (for Sony) “open” Android platform.

“Once installed on these devices, users can, for example, see maps on their second screens when playing an adventure game, purchase PS4 games while away from home and download it directly to the console at home, or remotely watch other gamers playing on their devices,” according to a Sony press release.

Who would play you in a film?

Léa Seydoux with a kiwi accent. She has a diastema (gap in her front teeth), which is essential.

The CPU is an 8-core (most PCs today have 2 or 4 cores) X86 processor and the system memory was confirmed as 8GB (32 x the memory of the PS3).

It’s also GDDR5 – in hardcore technical terms, the bandwidth of this memory is 176GB/second.

How do you discover new music?

Recently, a plethora of online radio stations and generally trawling the Internet. Also, I rely on my friends with good taste. BUT I really miss spending whole days in record shops listening to albums. (We have only one secondhand record shop where I currently live, New Plymouth, which is excellent by the way).

The PS4 allows a number of devices to work as what Sony are referring to as “Second Screens.”

Rather than being limited to just one controller, like the Wii U, the PS4 purportedly allows many devices to work in this way, including smartphones, tablets, and the PlayStation Vita.

Worst job you’ve had?

It wasn’t so much the job, but the person I worked for. He used to pick his ears and leave earwax on the documents he’d give me. He picked his nose when typing and sneezed all over the computer screen we sometimes shared. I’m not usually squeamish, but this really made me gag.

Which song do you wish you wrote?

Happy Birthday. Excellent royalties.

Technology Sony acquired when they purchased the game-streaming company Gaikai will be used in a number of ways, one being “Backwards compatibility.” PS1, PS2, and PS3 games will be playable on a “wide variety” of devices, including smartphones, tablets, the Vita, and the PS4, thanks to Internet-streaming.

The Blu-Ray drive will be a 6X unit - three times faster than the 2X version in the PlayStation 3 and users will be able to link their PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts, and the system supports cross-game chat.

The price is yet to be mentioned, but rumors suggest something around the $400USD mark.

The exact release date is also to be confirmed. At this stage, all Sony have said is “Holiday 2013.”

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First gig in attendance?

The Cure, in 1992? I was 15 and my parents drove my best friend and I from New Plymouth to Auckland to see the show. Jan Hellriegel was supporting with my now drummer/producer/ mate Wayne Bell in the line up.

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I have been so lucky to work with a group of exceptionally clever musicians over the last few years, many of whom are coming to join me for the gig on the 9th. We will play a mix of material, some of mine, some of theirs. It is really a very good excuse to have a party and listen to some fantastic music so please come and join us!

SEE HER LIVE: VICTORIA GIRLING-BUTCHER SAT 09 MAR PADDINGTON LIVE, AUCKLAND

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WED 27 FEB RONAN KEATING

THE OFFSPRING

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VECTOR ARENA

7PM, $85-109, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

Once a leading man of Boyzone, not to mention The X Factor mentor, Ronan Keating will win over your hearts once again like he did in the ‘90s with that iconic song ‘Say Nothing At All’. He’s also joined by ex-Westlife member Brian McFadden and our own Jamie McDell.

7PM, $98, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

The punky, upbeat rockers are still sticking it to the man well into their thirties. Same attitude, same spikey blonde hair, not much has changed – they are still pumping out obnoxious, addictive tunes. Don’t forget to sing along to ‘Pretty Fly’… we know you know all the words.

FRI 01 MAR BOBBY V

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8PM, $38, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

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Bobby V released his first album in 2005 distributed through Island Def Jam titled Bobby Valentino, with the hit single ‘Slow Down’ becoming the number-one hit R&B single on the Billboard Hot 100. This smooth talker is bringing a class of R&B that has not been seen on the shores of New Zealand before.

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8PM, $99, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

No need to step into your DeLorean to find top-quality DJs. Britain’s fast-talking dance floor filler Dizzee Rascal is headlining this outstanding show, alongside ‘It’ girl Azealia Banks, Dutch house DJ Hardwell, Madeon, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and A-Trak.

Don’t be fooled by the band title – they are some kind of hippy, space worshippers. Well, sort of. Moon Duo is psychedelic Wooden Shjips guitarist Ripley Johnson and Sanae Yamada. They perform their first New Zealand shows this March, on the back of their latest and second album Circles.

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8PM, $20, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

A leading-edge, multimedia art collective blurring the lines between art, music, fashion, new media technologies and performance. Everything is highly experimental and extreme out of the world, but it’s a work of art which treads territory yet to be charted and blurs boundaries.

SAT 02 MAR MUSIC IN PARKS

DICTAPHONE BLUES

NIXON PARK

MIGHTY MIGHTY

2PM-6PM

Continuing the Auckland City Council’s free summer shows, chart-toppers Avalanche City join Jesse Sheehan and Xuri Xrux (yes, like Tom Cruise’s daughter) in Kingsland. Avalanche City is the perfect band to sail away with on a cloud of happiness, with lead singer Dave Baxter’s whimsical vocals.

Who’s got the Blues? We do, for Dictaphone Blues – a band that performs the songs penned by Edward Castelow. The band also consists of former Heavy Jones members, Myles Allpress, and Rob Collins, becoming stuff of legend and lore with performances being heralded as “infectious”, “joyous” and “quivering”.

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8PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

Triple-threat big noise bands Swampland, Bat Country and Billy the Mountain will liven up your night. Billy is exactly what you image – a dude with a history and a chip on his shoulder. Swampland will get you moving and Bat Country twosome Nina McSweeney and Brendan Turner have the harmonica stompbox on.

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Evan Short – of Cobra Khan and Subtract fame – is a busy man. Leaving Concord Dawn behind long ago for different pastures, the engineer/producer/ musical mastermind has a few tricks up his sleeve and depending on if he’s wearing sleeves, will pull them out at the new Ding Dong Lounge.

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SUN 03 MAR CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR MYSTERY CREEK

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS PUSH THE SKY AWAY

6PM-10PM, $65-75, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

This staple summer show has become an iconic event since its inception seven years ago. This year’s headline act is Fat Freddy’s Drop, joined by the sensational Anika (Moa), Boh (Runga) & Hollie (Smith) collaboration, and to top it off is The Adults, featuring Jon Toogood, Julia Deans and Shayne Carter.

TUE 05 MAR DINOSAUR JR. THE POWERSTATION

8PM, $66, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Blistering US alt-rock influencers Dinosaur Jr are coming to New Zealand for one show. Fans can expect to witness J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph tearing through favourites from career defining albums such as Dinosaur, You’re Living All Over Me, Bug, Green Mind and Where You Been. Whew, what a fair few to get through.

WELLINGTON INT. UKE ORCHESTRA AURORA CENTRE

7.30PM-10PM, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

This stellar event pairs the spectacular Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra with “the best ukulele soloist in the world” James Hill in a summer double bill of “small guitar” magic. Look out for ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ – no doubt it will come out at some point in the night and is always a “lighters in the air” inducing hit.

Just two words sum up Nick Cave’s latest: Understated and magnificent.

Slightly-fucking brilliant would also do at a push.

It’s been 5 years since Cave and his Bad Seeds released their last studio LP: 2008’s Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! That album embraced a fire, which had set in Nick’s bones (Note the triple-threat exclamation marks), one continued from his Grinderman project with coconspirator and Bad Seed, Warren Ellis.

On Push The Sky Away it’s almost like the fire has gutted out and all that’s left is ashes and memory.

But there is more.

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8PM, $50, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

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Get ready for the musical hysteria as the boys bring their freaked-out live show back. Last here in January 2011, following a reissue campaign that saw much of their unavailable catalogue brought to light once more, JSBX blew the roof off venues all over Australasia playing their classic album Orange in its entirety.

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Out of the soot comes a world-weary Cave, one with an eye to a world which has stripped away his youth.

To be honest, he’s a fairly creepy soul in this incarnation. Prone to voyeurism and rambling thought, all delivered with that intensity he drawls everything in. Just imagine him ordering a kebab at 4 in the morning. Imagine it.

He sings about watching young lovers with intense scrutiny, the cycle of life in a questionable, Higgs Boson world, and Hannah Montana.

Yes, Hannah Montana.

Push The Sky Away covers a lot of ground in a fairly short period (It clocks in at just over forty minutes).

But for all that unspooling of Cave’s mind, things never feel rushed. If anything, an added 20 minutes or so might just be 20 minutes too much.

The material is almost universally magnetic, if slightly disjointed at

times. But still stuffed-full of wistful charisma.

There are a few neat tricks as well.

On track, ‘Jubilee Street,’ Cave begins on one of those rambling journeys of his and then fades out. The next two tracks play, then we return to ‘Finishing Jubilee Street’ where Cave declares he’s “Just finished writing Jubilee Street, then I lay down on my bed and fell into a deep sleep.” From there, the track plays out in a dreamlike fashion that neatly wraps the reality and song in one tidy little end game. See what he did there?

Other highlights include a very creepy and intense, ‘Waters Edge,’ as well as ‘The Higgs Boson Blues,’ where Hannah Montana scores some props from Mr Cave. Along with Miley Cyrus.

Yes, Miley Cyrus.

And although Cave dominates so much of this album, Warren Ellis is an equally essential element - as those Bad Seeds remain the best partnership that Cave could ever wish for. Even without the talents of Mick Harvey.

WRITTEN BY DARREN MASLIN

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THU 28 FEB TAKAPUNA NIGHT MARKETS

BARNIE DUNCAN … HIM

HURSTMERE GREEN What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi?

Poca Pola (which is one letter away from being “a little bit of cock” in Spanish).

5PM-9PM, EVERY THU

Find all your trendy, crafty wares at the Takapuna Night Market. The Shore is where it’s at for top-quality food and shopping, so make the short drive over the bridge you city dwellers to discover what everyone is talking about. Working with the retailers and restaurants in the area, make a night of it!

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

An eggplant-stack. Plus I make amazing crumble. I challenge anyone out there to a crumbleoff.

FRI 01 MAR

The best place for a date night is…

My face. I mean place. No wait… face.

NZ HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR

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

Regularly smuggled drugs overseas.

WELLINGTON CITY

10AM-4PM, $65, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

The dates are set for the country’s biggest national charity house tour. The event gives you the chance to take a peek inside an eclectic mix of some of the country’s most spectacular homes and gardens, all in aid of two very special charities – the Cancer Society of New Zealand and Look Good Feel Better.

KING LEAR UNIVERSITY CLOCK TOWER 7.30PM, $19-30, MAIDMENT.AUCKLAND.AC.NZ FRI 01 MAR - SAT 30 MAR

Set in the spooky clock tower of the University, the site theatre sets the stage for one of the greatest Shakespearian plays. Featuring theatre professionals, alumni and current students, the show boasts the Summer Shakespeare’s most distinguished creative team to date.

SAT 02 MAR

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

Well if they have to be dead, then the logical choice would be The Ramones with Janis Joplin charging on stage and singing a duet or two with Joey, then perhaps Django Reinhardt idling on for a guitar solo and Andy Kaufman on maracas.

Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend?

I’ll either be papier-mâché-ing myself in a basement somewhere or playing Boggle with my Mother on Bucklands Beach Rd.

Five celebs on your f**klist?

You mean celebs I want to have sex with? I can only think of Marilyn Monroe and Grace Jones.

All at once. Hmmmm.

Plug whatever it is that’s coming up for you My solo show during Fringe Festival called … him at The Audio Foundation Sun 03 Mar - Thu 07 Mar. It’s a thing I am very proud of, and is unlike any other theatre show you will experience. Please come thank you. PS: I’m not actually a wanker.

SUN 03 MAR CHILDREN’S DAY

MONSTER MARCH MARKET

MOTAT

CPIT 10AM-5PM, FREE FOR KIDS

10AM-3PM

Christchurch has a vibrant and thrilling art scene that an earthquake is not putting a damper on. The student zone is a buzzing hub of young and emerging talents – come and see some of the designer jewellery and clothes, unique crafts, bespoke gifts, and vintage wares, not to mention food, coffee and so much more.

Celebrate World Children’s’ Day with under 16 years old getting free entry to the fun and informative exhibits at MOTAT. Special activities have also been arranged for kids, including a children’s Petting Zoo in the Victorian Village, a live lolly-maker, face painting, horse and carriage rides and a penny farthing rider.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall…who is the craziest of them all? You will be after you enter the room of optical illusions and dizzying displays at Mirror Magic.

Discover the magical properties of mirrors with 22, hands-on, fully interactive exhibits exploring the science behind reflections and reflected light. It’s all about the magic of your own mind.

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WHANGANUI: 21 FEBRUARY

INVERCARGILL: 8 MARCH

HASTINGS: 22 FEBRUARY

DUNEDIN: 9 MARCH

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WED 27 FEB TREME - SEASON 3

BEAUTIFUL CREATURES

SOHO, 9.30PM

Set in the neighbourhood of New Orleans, Treme looks at life after Hurricane Katrina. In the third season, we revisit the musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians and other familiar characters who continue to rebuild their lives, homes and culture in the aftermath.

directed by RICHARD LAGRAVENESE Starring ALICE ENGLERT, VIOLA DAVIS, EMMA THOMPSON

THU 28 FEB I GIVE IT A YEAR GENERAL RELEASE

This British marriage comedy follows a pair of newlyweds who friends think will only last a year.

When ex-lovers and a handsome new workmate comes into the picture, their new union is put to the test.

GUILT TRIP GENERAL RELEASE

Seth Rogen stars in this comedy/drama as an inventor, who invites his mother to join him on a cross-country business trip. Unbeknownst to her, it’s a ruse to reunite his mother with a long lost love.

It might not be wise to challenge the almighty Twilight in a game of Rock, Paper, Sparkle. But with the conclusion of that saga behind us (supposedly), the young adult fantasy romance genre is ripe for the taking. Beautiful Creatures steps onto the stage and gives a bold performance, but ends up bowing its head down and shuffling into the wings alongside I Am Number Four.

performance. However, it’s the fresh-faced leads that liven the film up. What Ehrenreich lacks in facial features he makes up for heavily in charisma while Englert plays off his fascination. Between the outcast seeking normality and the ‘average Joe’ seeking abnormality, the relationship carries an infectious dynamic that brims with personality.

Ambitious teen Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich) wants to escape a life destined for blandness – shown in an awesomely creepy scene where he’s forced to forecast his entire life in a minute. His desire for the extraordinary draws him to Lena (Alice Englert), a ‘caster’ with supernatural abilities.

Unfortunately, the elusive world of ‘casters’ isn’t all that wondrous.

There is no Hogwarts castle to be in awe of and the weird Lazy Susan dinner-table whirlwind battle scene doesn’t come close to dethroning The Craft for best witch-vs-witch battle. It’s a damn shame Beautiful Creatures fumbles with its own fantasy lore, for it presents a young romantic couple worth caring about; a quality it has over its predecessors.

The always-reliable Jeremy Irons is great as Lena’s protective uncle, though he tends to forget that he has a Southern accent. Emma Thompson holds a more natural Texan twang, but brings a big plate of ham to her

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FRI 01 MAR WOODY ALLEN: A DOCUMENTARY

SUN 03 MAR

RIALTO, 8.30PM

WHAT IF WE COULD STAY FOREVER YOUNG? BBC WORLD NEWS, 1.30PM

This documentary sees the reclusive neurotic give a rare interview as he traces his life and career from his childhood to his scandalous life in the public eye. Also feature interviews with his talent and co-workers.

What would you do to look 20 years old forever?

Needles? Surgery? The blood of an innocent lamb? A brand new, thought-provoking ‘What If’ documentary looks at ourselves now and even into the future, exploring how we are starving, injecting, modifying and allowing ourselves to be operated on more and more to stave off the aging process.

SAT 02 MAR THE RUM DIARY

Based on Hunter S Thompson’s debut novel – yes, that guy from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas – the film tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp), who is presented with a choice: to use his words for the financial benefit of the wealthy, or use them to take the bastards down.

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MATAKANA MARKET KITCHEN 2 MATAKANA VALLEY RD

MATAKANA

Matakana Market Kitchen is like is a market and a restaurant/café had a baby together. It is all about the simple pleasures of relaxed dining with a menu that is seasonal, creative and thoughtful. All the produce sourced is the best food from local growers, suppliers and market traders, so come support the little guys.

THE VINE EATERY WILDFOODs FESTIVAL

37 TUWHARETOA ST, TAUPO

SAT 09 MAR, HOKITIKA

You don’t have to have a strong stomach and you don’t need to be totally bonkers, but you do need to have a sense of adventure and be willing to try something new. There is also huhu grubs and possum pies for those who walk a little bit on the less wild side, but for those wanting to push themselves, there will always be something out of left field – most likely eyeballs and any other organ you can think of. The event also encourages silly dress up (mandatory) and there are even prizes for those who look the best in their dressed up wares. This is an event not to be missed and one that is frequently put on the bucket list!

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Famous for making people drink seamen and eating all kind of animal testicles, the Wildfoods Festival is an experience beyond the “food”. The Hokitika Wild Food Festival is an annual event held in Hokitika, New Zealand. The main attraction of the event is food stalls offering items not normally consumed on a regular basis.

Celebrating the wild food and drink of the West Coast, and the culinary creativity and originality of the locals, this unique event is unlike any other. The festival programme includes live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, a photography competition and prizes for the best-dressed festival-goers.

There’s something for everyone form every corner of the globe at the Vine with shared plates encompassing a little bit that’s good form everywhere. Try something a little bit French with beans, bacon and a whole lot of gourmet cheese.

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DATE night

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CASUAL DINING

NEW KID

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

DEPOT

86 Federal St, 363-7048

DE POST Atico Cocina

Victoria Park Market 19 Drake St Freemans Bay, 354-4030 Inspired Caribbean food and cocktails in the Old Stables & Roof Terrace of the Vic Park Market.

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

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

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

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

PINXTOS

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

LIBERTINE

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

ORVIETO CAFE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

BIG J’S

1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington, 5790340 Gourmet Burgers are Jason’s speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus a huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve.

MOOCHOWCHOW

Malt Bar

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

SALE ST

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

MEXICO

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

Sals Pizza

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

VERONA

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

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

144 Parnell Rd, 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, 337 0088 This cheerful, busy inner-city cafe is a fantastic place for weekday breakfast, a leisurely weekend brunch, informal lunch meetings – and great coffee any time.

GIG GUIDE

SHIT WORTH DOING

WELLINGTON gig guide Wed 27 Girls With Guitars 8pm, Valhalla Cafe, $30

Matt Enright Daddy O’s

TNC 2013 Launch Party Ft. Christoph El Truento & Riki Gooch 9:30pm, Bettys

The Session

10pm, Matterhorn

The Axemen

9:30pm, Mighty Mighty

The Playspace Society Variety Show 7pm, St James Church, $30

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide South City Sushi Cop Presents Bad Blocks Square Peg Launch Party Sandwiches

Mara and the Bushkas To the Sea sessions Aotearoa tour

Adrian & Megan

Sat 02

Boss Christ Monsterbilly LP release Tour

Wellington Town Hall

Bryce Wastney

6pm, Astro Lounge

5pm, Galaxy Records

6:30pm, Astro Lounge

DJ Phillipa & DJ Riki Osaka

9pm, The Monday Room

Hype Club presents >

Darren Watson & The Real Deal Blues Band

dj Nacoa & Natalie Slade

Mainland Big Band

8:30pm, The Lido

9pm, CBD Bar

8:30pm, The Monday Room

Dictaphone Blues

Kate Anastasiou

Homiesexual

Seismicks

9:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $5

Jennifer Zea and the Antipodean Collective

8pm, Clink Restaurant & Bar 8:30pm, The Brewery

Sonic Delusion 8pm, Wunderbar, $10

5:30pm, Thunderbird Cafe

Moon Duo

8 Foot Sativa Kiwi Assault Tour

Jesse Rivest & The Rec Devs

NiceUp the Session

Wellington Waterfront 8pm, Bodega, $38

Daddy O’s

10pm, Fast Eddie’s Pool Hall, $5

Teresa Bergman w/ Emily Fairlight 8PM, Bodega, $5

Sienna Skies With Advocates And As Colour Fades

Fri 01

Sun 03

Chicks On Speed

Newtown Festival

7pm, Zeal, $10

8pm, Puppies, $20

10am, Newtown

Chopped, Screwed & Funky

Mon 04

9pm, Bourbon St, $30

Amiria Grenell & Kate Anastasiou 5pm, Astro Lounge

Beach Breaks w/ DJ Dmand

The Brothers Grimm Shameless Few

10pm, The Bedrock Bar

Seth Hamilton The Get Down 9pm, CBD Bar

Norton Records Fundraiser

Buddypalfriend

9pm, Clink Restaurant & Bar

8pm, Bodega, $50

9pm, CBD Bar

N-didJah-Nis

10pm, Phoenix Bar & Cafe

Sol Latino @ Alvarados Latin Music Friday’s 8pm, Alvarados

Studio 54

10pm, Pegasus Arms

Swali’s Mouth

10pm, The Craic Irish Bar

The Shameless Few 9pm, Pierside Cafe

The Eastern ‘Town Like Here’ AOTNZ Tour The Balcairn Hall Amberley

Antony Pickard

10pm, Pegasus Arms

Tue 05 The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Mike T

Sun 03

8pm, Meow

7pm, Meow

7:30pm, The Woolston Club

Black Velvet Band

9pm, Becks Alehouse

Big Band Night

7pm, Pallet Pavillion, $10

8:30pm, Pierside Cafe

Meow Sessions: Black City Lights & Seth Frightening

8pm, San Francisco Bath House, $15

Dr Sanchez

Buddypalfriend

Fri 01

Sea Shepherd Pirate Party

10pm, Wunderbar, $10

Delicious Thursday’s - Aleon

Jim Beam Homegrown

9:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $10

9pm, Trevinos

Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain

Alphabethead & Ridge Jaggers

9pm, Meow

X-Files

Boss Christ Monsterbilly LP release Tour

10pm, Matterhorn, $5

Bettys Function House & Bar

10pm, The Craic Irish Bar

Thu 28

Acoustic Routes Couples Concert

Hobnail Duo

Wolverines

Portlander Bar & Grill

10pm, Emperors, $5

9:30pm, Mighty Mighty, $10

9pm, The Monday Room

Sat 02

‘2 For 1 Thursdays’ w DJs Micah, B-Lo, Gus & Kev Fresh

8pm, Meow, $15

6:30pm, The Brick Works

The Friday Night Vinyl Preservation Society

8pm, Wunderbar, $8

7pm, Buddypalfriend

5:30pm, Foxglove

8:30pm, The Monday Room

Kate Anastasiou

Thu 28

Ayesha Kee with the delectable Vanessa Stacey

Dr Sanchez

The End Party w/ Rusty Bones, Andrew Moore, Miles Calder, The Digg, Louis Baker, Heart Throb Alley, Seamus Johnson, Die Krabben & More The Small Sounds Orchestra ft. Lisa Tomlins

10pm, Hashigozake

Bettys

Wed 27

Soul Slide

Sonic Delusion Album Release Tour 9pm, Darkroom

The Eastern ‘Town Like Here’ AOTNZ Tour Hanmer Memorial Hall

4pm, Astro Lounge

Kate Anastasiou 4pm, No 4

The Ganders and Guests

12PM, Pallet Pavillion

Tue 05 Matt Alien, Palace of Wisdom and Weaponized 9pm, Dux Live

Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra and the amazing James Hill 8pm, Aurora Centre

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auckland gig guide Wed 27

MayaVanya on the Decks

Gene Rivers & Sweet Mix Kids

Billy T Jams

8pm, Tyler Street Garage

DJ Laura Lush & DJ Normski

Nullifier, Blackleaf Gardens, Stormforge, Orgiastic Rebirth

DJ Jason Eli

Creative Jazz Club

House Arrest 2nd Birthday

Nyntee & Scratchy

9pm, Verona

8pm, Q Theatre, $29.50 8pm, 1885 Basement, $10

Conch Records at BCC 5pm, Britomart Country Club

Racket Book Swap 6pm, Racket Bar

Grant Marshall and Nigel Love 5pm, Sale St

8pm, The Kings Arms 7pm, Longroom

Occupational Therapy feat Bobby Brazuka & Friends

Funkee Monkee Fridays Jason Smith

8pm, Moretons Bar & Restaurant

Sons Of Melody & DJs

9pm, Ponsonby Social Club

8pm, 1885 Britomart

Old School DJs 6pm, Racket Bar

Oxygen feat Super8 & Tab (FIN)

Kinaki

Slaughterhouse Live in Auckland

Eddie Manakau

10pm, 4:20, $34.95

9pm, Verona

9pm, Studio, $85

Basalt

Ronan Keating w/ special guests Brian McFadden

Submariner and Manuel Bundy

The AGM at Bethells Beach Cafe

7pm, Trusts Stadium, $95

Sienna Skies with Advocates and As Colour Fades 7pm, The Kings Arms, $10

The Circling Sun plus DJ Nathan Haines 9pm, Ponsonby Social Club

The Offspring w/ Billy Talent & Villainy 7PM, Vector Arena

Tom Rodwell Acoustic Set

6pm, Sale St

7:30pm, Bethells Beach Cafe

The Favoured Few with The DeLoreans and James Gatward

Huxley (Hypercolour, 20:20 Vision, Tsuba Records, UK)

8pm, The Lucha Lounge

9pm, Goldfinch, $15

The Wax Works: T-Rice & DJ Hudge

Liquid Lunch

5pm, Britomart Country Club

Tom Rodwell And Storehouse Rent Party 9pm, Wine Cellar, $10

Fri 01

5pm, Britomart Country Club

Moon Duo

8pm, The Kings Arms, $38

Tido & Flex

6pm, Racket Bar

Tom Rodwell & Storehouse

Anthony Stretch

VHF Duo

9pm, Wine Cellar, $10

8:30pm, De Post

9pm, Patriot Devonport

Thu 28

Back To The Future Dizzee Rascal, Azealia Banks, A-Trak more..

Sat 02

Chicks On Speed

Basement Sessions Ft. Soane, Bevan Keys & The Professor

8pm, Cassette Number Nine, $15

10pm, Ink, $10

DJ Julian Dyne

Bobby V

6:30pm, Everybodys

8pm, Studio

DJ Alex Richards

Bond Street Bridge Explorers Club Tour

9pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar

DJ Imagine This 8pm, Snapdragon

DJ Jason Eli

6pm, The Commons

Francis Jakeman

9pm, Wine Cellar, $10

Candyrat Records Guitar Night

8pm, Ponsonby Cruising Club

Cherie Mathieson with Nyntee & Cuffy

8pm, Moretons Bar & Restaurant

6pm, Longroom

Lewis McCallum & Cuba Street Sound System

Chris Priestley

8pm, 1885 Britomart

8pm, East Coast Folk Club

Delicatessen 3pm, Marvel Grill

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Jack Body: APO Composer-InResidence - Catalougue of Sounds 10am, Music Theatre, School of Music

#Jusayin Presents: High Noon feat Suff Daddy (MeltingPotMusic/ Germany) Eric Lau (UK) 8pm, Point Erin Pools

Jason Skelton 8:30pm, De Post

Lady Luck

10pm, 1885 Britomart

Mr Big Stuff 9pm, Verona

Roller Derby Pirate City Rollers Graduation Bout 2013 6pm, YMCA Auckland, $15

Shae Snell duo

9pm, Patriot Devonport

8pm, The Lucha Lounge, $10

7pm, The Hub Bar

8:30pm, De Fontein

7:30pm, Nuffield St Brewbar

9:30pm, Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Summer Vibes

Anaia Barnett

Vector Arena

8pm, Racket Bar

Sienna Skies With Advocates And As Colour Fades

6pm, Meola Kitchen

Acoustic Thursdays with Waylon

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Here Comes the Girls 8pm, Revelry

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6pm, Libertine

Aural Trash Ft. Greg Churchill & Angela Fisken 10pm, Ink

BCC Love Brunch

5pm, Britomart Country Club

Candyrat Records Guitar Night 7pm, Artworks Theatre

Carlos Nebot 8:30pm, De Fontein

Candyrat Records Guitar Workshop

10am, Ponsonby Cruising Club

DJ ExMixKid & DJ Jason Kyle 9pm, Snapdragon

Fly By Night 9pm, Revelry

11am, Lion Rock, Piha

Snakeskin Suitcase hits 2013 The Crypt Sessions: Night One 7pm, The Crypt

Title Fight and The Chase

7:30pm, Ellen Melville Hall, $20

The Leers live at Golden Dawn with special guest Milou 8pm, Golden Dawn, $5

West of Hell (Canada), Sinate + guests The Kings Arms

VHF Duo

9pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

Ya Mama

9pm, Red Bar

Sun 03 Acoustic Sunday Session w Eli Guttenbiel 3pm, La Zeppa

Conch Sunday Grill 6pm, Ponsonby Social Club

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auckland gig guide Monterey Sounds with Tom Rodwell

REGIONAL gig guide Hipstamatics Live

AB&H & The Adults

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Esplanade Sunday Concerts

4pm, The Basement

Tue 05

Shae Snell duo

Mixed Messages

Girls With Guitars International Blues Sensations Tour

4pm, Monterey Coffee Lounge

“Mr. Sackman” - 3 shows at Fringe Festival

2pm, The Merchant Bar & Kitchen

Tommy Rock 1pm, The Marina

Mon 04 Hospo Night

6pm, Britomart Country Club

9pm, Grand Central

8pm, The Kings Arms, $50

6pm, Britomart Country Club

Girls With Guitars 8pm, The Kings Arms, $30

An evening with Sam Hunt 7:30pm, Longroom, $45

Open Mic Night

8:30pm, Windsor Castle

Mystery Cree Winery, Hamilton

Victoria Esplanade Concerts, Palmerston North

Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club, Gisborne

Midge McCleary Golden Bear Brewing Company, Waimea

Northern Jazz Society Club Day ft. Lounge Sweet

Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra and the amazing James Hill 8pm, Aurora Centre

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Whangarei RSA, Whangarei

Pacific Curls

Mussel Inn, Golden Bay

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Tue 05

Wed 27

No Filter

Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain

RnBeatz

TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth

Thu 28 Adam Usmanu feat. The Blacklight Strings Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton

Homestead Tavern, Kerikeri Altitude Bar, Hamilton

So So Modern

Chicks Hotel, Dunedin

Blues Meets Ska

Blistering Tongues - Gashgushalicious Tour

Girls With Guitars International Blues Sensations Tour The Royal, Palmerston North

The Eastern

The Playhouse, Waimea

Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North

Fri 01 Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013: Fat Freddys, AB&H & The Adults Wharepai Domain, Tauranga

Devilskin Video Release Party Axces Bar, Hamilton

Midge McCleary The Boathouse, Nelson

Minuit

The Cabana, Napier

Regent Theatre, Dunedin

Mal Harris’ pub quiz 7pm, Pegasus Arms

Queens, Dunedin

Sat 02

East Street Cafe & Bar, Nelson

Oh What a Night!

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute

The Futurians, Snapper, Space Dust & LSD Fundraiser

Andrea Valeri

Le Cafe, Marlborough Sounds

AND IT’S FREE!

ReFuel Bar, Dunedin

Buller Rock Festival

-album launchplus guests

Pines Tavern, Westport

Nightchoir (duo)

Girls With Guitars International Blues Sensations Tour

FRIDAY 15 MARCH

Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

NZ Sun City Country Music Awards

Nelson Suburban Club, Nelson

Otonga Road Sweet Summer Serenade w/ High McGinlay (Aus) Otonga Road School, Rotorua

Unknown Peace Tokoroa Cosmopolitan Club, Tokoroa

Sun 03 Blue Meets Ska

Le Cafe, Marlborough Sounds

Classic Hits Winery Tour 2013: Fat Freddys,

PADDINGTON LIVE PARNELL DOORS 8.30PM TICKETS FROM VENUE & AT DOOR

BARS

Shit worth dRINKING

VOLSTEAD TRADING CO. 55 RICCARTON ROAD

It’s named after Andrew Volstead, the man who pushed for the National Prohibition Act to stop sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol in the US. So, what better way to stick it to the man and celebrate the spirit of drinking than by naming it after him?

BRIMSTONE NIGHTCLUB 66 PRINCES ST

Once know as “Cougarstone”, the Brim has turned itself around and is now on of the top location of cheap drinks and a good night out on the booze.

While we can’t guarantee there won’t be cougars, maybe that is your kind of thing?

BARDEAUX

This iconic bar is the perfect intimate venue to enjoy a true Queenstown experience. It is an up-market venue is all about service – the huge open fire, knowledgeable staff and great music. Bardeaux’s extensive wine and cocktail menu only adds to the elegant ambience. The range of local pinots is eclectic, backed up by a cellar of vintage wines and champagnes. This bar is sultry and seductive, sitting among all the party and dance bars. Bardeaux is a haven for those who want a night out with friends or a relaxing wine by the big fire after a day on the slopes or out on the water.

VIBE Key

EUREKA ARCADE, QUEENSTOWN DAYTIME

SPORTS BAR

OPEN LATE

DANCE FLOOR

FOOD

ONE NIGHT STAND

HIPSTER FRIENDLY

LIVE MUSIC

AFTER WORK

CRAFT BEERS

shit worth Drinking

auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY & other PONSONBY Bonita Bar

242 Ponsonby Road, 3765670 The Ponsonby local on the corner of Summer St, that brings the beauty of fine and inexpensive wines together with a real appreciation of tapas.

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

48 Customs St East, 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.

1 Wellesley St West, 377-3142 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.

102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.

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

pintxos

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

THE PONSONBY (Belgian Beer Cafe)

1-3 St Mary’s Rd, 376-6092 A little piece of Europe in the heart of Ponsonby. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend.

THE BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

31 Galway St, 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, 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.

169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. With intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

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

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

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET

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.

Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen

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

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, 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club.

DE POST

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

PARNELL PARNELL

VICTORIAPARK PARK VICTORIA SALE STREET

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

THE PADDINGTON

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL

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

26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR

37 Drake St, 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.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

352 K’Rd, 365-1800 Open Tues-Sat

1885

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

The Portland Public House

MTEDEN EDEN Mt

THE CLADDAGH

DOC BAR

BRITOMART BRITOMART

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

Q Theatre

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

DING DONG LOUNGE REVELRY

Neighbourhood Brewbar

VERONA

MEXICO Malt Bar

KINGSLAND KINGSLAND

BREW ON QUAY

GRAND CENTRAL

126 Ponsonby Rd, 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

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

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St, 929-2790 This bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

GRACE BAR

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

THE OAKROOM 17 Drake, 300 6313

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Upcoming tours & events AEROSMITH (US)

EXAMPLE

KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS (UK)

POPSTRANGERS

AMANDA PALMER (US)

FRANK TURNER (UK)

MARGARET CHO (US)

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US)

Wed 24 Apr Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Sat 28 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 30 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington

BAAUER (US)

Sat 27 Apr Studio, Auckland Wed 01 May Bettys, Wellington

BACK TO THE FUTURE W/ DIZZEE RASCAL, AZEALIA BANKS + MORE

Fri 01 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

BETH ORTON (UK)

Fri 17 May Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sat 18 May Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland

Wed 24 Apr Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

Sat 06 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 07 Apr Bodega, Wellington

FRANK WARREN

Fri 12 Apr Skycity Theatre, Auckland

FRED WESLEY (US)

Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

FUN. (US)

Wed 13 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

Thu 04 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 06 Apr Bodega, Wellington

Mon 29 Apr Skycity Theatre, Auckland

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

MICK HARVEY (AU)

Thu 21 Mar Mighty Mighty, Wellington Fri 22 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 23 Mar Leigh Sawmill, Leigh

Wed 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

MINUIT

Sat 23 Feb The Mayfair, New Plymouth Fri 1 Mar The Cabana, Napier Fri 15 Mar Juice Bar, Auckland Sat 16 Mar Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

Thu 07 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

BOBBY V (US)

CATLINS RIVER FESTIVAL Fri 29 Mar - Mon 01 Apr River Ridge Retreat, Purakaunui

CHICKS ON SPEED (DE)

Fri 28 Feb Cassette Nine, Auckland Sat 01 Mar Puppies, Wellington

CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013

Fri 01 Mar Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton

COUNTING CROWS (US)

Mon 25 Mar Civic Theatre, Auckland

CRISPIN GLOVER (US)

Tue 19 Mar Skycity Theatre, Auckland

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MULATU ASTATKE (ET)

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

Wed 06 Mar San Fran Bathhouse, Wellington Thu 07 Mar Cassette Nine, Auckland

HOMEGROWN 2013

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

JOAN ARMATRADING (UK) Wed 20 Mar Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

JOAN JETT & THE DARKNESS Tue 09 Apr Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

JOSH GROBAN (US)

Mon 04 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Tue 05 Mar Bodega, Wellington

Sat 13 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

THE SCRIPT (IR)

Fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

SOJA (US)

Tue 09 Apr The Powerstation, Auckland

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

THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Tue 26 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

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

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE

THE JACKSONS (US)

Wed 01 May Skycity Theatre, Auckland

SANTANA & STEVE MILLER BAND

Sat 16 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

NZ HERALD PREMIER SERIES: THE TRUMPET SOUNDS

ED SHEERAN (UK)

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Fri 01 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 02 Mar Bodega, Wellington

JACK DEE (UK)

DINOSAUR JR. (US)

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

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GLENN FREY (US)

MOON DUO (US)

THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION (US)

Tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

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

RUSSELL PETERS (CA)

BLOC PARTY (UK)

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

ROBERT PLANT (UK)

Wed 27 Feb Trusts Stadium Arena, Auckland

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

BRYAN ADAMS (CA)

Fri 15 Mar Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

RONAN KEATING & BRIAN MCFADDEN (IE)

BLACK SABBATH (UK)

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

RICKIE LEE JONES (US)

Sat 16 Mar Town Hall, Wellington Sun 17 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

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

Sat 27 Apr Bodega, Wellington Sun 28 Apr The Kings Arms, Auckland Tue 30 Apr Dux Live, Christchurch Wed 01 May Mayfair, New Plymouth

BONNIE RAITT (US)

Mon 18 Mar Studio, Auckland

RODRIGUEZ (US)

GARBAGE (US)

BUZZCOCKS (UK)

Fri 01 Mar The Studio, Auckland

Thu 28 Feb Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 01 Mar ReFuel, Dunedin

Thu 28 Feb Town Hall, Auckland

Wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Christchurch

THE OFFSPRING (US)

Wed 27 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

ONE DIRECTION (UK)

Thu 10 Oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Sat 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

PAUL KELLY (AU)

Wed 20 Mar Knox Church, Dunedin Thu 21 Mar The Bedford, Christchurch Fri 22 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington Sat 23 Mar Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Sun 24 Mar Old St Paul’s, Wellington

SONGS AND DANCES OF DESIRE

Fri 08 Mar Town Hall, Auckland

SPRING AWAKENING

Wed 27 Feb - Sat 09 Mar Westport Performing Arts Centre, Auckland

TENACIOUS D (US)

Mon 20 May Town Hall, Auckland Tue 21 May Opera House, Wellington Wed 22 May The Bedford Marquee, Christchurch

THE STONE ROSES (UK)

Tue 26 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

SUNDAISE FESTIVAL 2013 Sat 09 Mar - Sun 10 Mar Dickey Flat, Waihi

tours & events

Upcoming tours & events TAJ MAHAL TRIO (US) Mon 18 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

TOOL (US)

WHO SHOT ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY

Wed 08 May Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 09 May Vector Arena, Auckland

Tue 26 Feb - Sun 03 Mar Auckland Art Gallery

TUBORG SOUNDS ON

WILCO (US)

Sat 23 Mar The Oval, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

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

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TAMI NEILSON, DELANEY DAVIDSON & MARLON WILLIAMS

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Wed 01 May Skycity Theatre, Auckland Sun 05 May Opera House, Wellington Mon 06 May Aurora Centre, Christchurch

Thu 14 Mar Brewers Bar, Tauranga Fri 15 Mar The Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 16 Mar The Royal Hotel, Palmerston North Fri 22 Mar The Bedford, Christchurch Sat 23 Mar Refuel, Dunedin Thu 04 Apr Gravity Bar, Hamilton Fri 05 Apr The Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland Sat 06 Apr San Fran Bath House, Wellington

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Tue 05 Mar Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts, Christchurch City Thu 07 Mar Queenstown Memorial Hall, Queenstown Sat 09 Mar Regent Theatre, Dunedin

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STYLE FILE

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Groove Gear is where we cast our eye over top shelf gear.

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What’s the ethos of your jewerly line?

Young Pilgrims is about providing handmade jewelry that’s unique, on trend, and accessible for any kind of budget.

Which historical figure had some wicked style?

Jackie Kennedy. I don’t know if I’d describe her style as ‘wicked’ exactly, but she was always understated and classy – something you don’t see much of these days.

What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo?

Chloë Sevigny is a goddess – she could wear a paper bag and it would be cool as hell. Probably the only woman to pull off a shaved patch since 2010.

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Colours/patterns big this season?

Neon seem to have made a huge impression this summer, although I have to admit I’m not a fanand after travelling overseas this past summer it seems like the neon fad was a short lived one (hallelujah).

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What’s the must-have look this season?

This summer seems to be all about the nostalgiabold, quirky prints, crop tops and jelly sandals. I have to admit I’m a firm believer in all three and you can’t go wrong with at least a few of each in your wardrobe. In jewelry terms, the boho ring look is making a huge comeback- mixing up stackers, stones, gold and silver is where it’s at.

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What are the essentials for a lady’s wardrobe?

Accessories are always the most important things in a woman’s wardrobe – you could wear the same clothes every day but having the right accessories can really transform your look. A few chunky rings, a pair of wedges, brogues, sandals and a good mix of clutches/handbags and you’re good to go for pretty much any occasion.

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BLENDING SUGAR AND SPICE Azealia Banks has recently burst into the music scene making huge waves with her sound existing at the juncture of sweet and sour.

She is exactly what the music scene needs, irreverence combined with musical sophistication.

Her use of a very explicit vocabulary is excused by her femininity and charm. It is as though she has peaked at the exact point between juvenile and mature where her profanity can be cheekily smiled away. The video is well worth a look.

Banks is not just another Harlem born rap star singing the same old tune about life in the ghetto. Although this is where her roots are, she grew up in a reasonably wealthy family raised by her single mother. Still no stranger to the violence and pain present in Harlem life, she claims she experienced “a healthy juxtaposition of good and bad.”

Banks comes across as an interesting woman whom it is clear enjoys experimenting with characters and alter egos. She started out with the stage name Miss Bank$ and used this for all her early work with Major Lazor. She switched to B.A.N.K.S. briefly before transforming into Yung Rapunxel when Fantasea was released. Interestingly Banks has also collaborated with M.A.C. to produce a plum coloured lipstick named Yung Rapunxel to accentuate this particular alias. She has described Yung Rapunxel as “not even trying to be unique and different. She literally just lives in her head; she does what she wants to do. The lipstick is here for someone who is happy to be themselves”. After so many pseudonyms it is curious that she has now settled on her birth name.

Her artistic ability and flair for performance were recognised at an early age and she spent majority of her education in performing arts centres.

She scored starring roles in off-Broadway at a young age and also tried her hand at the TV game but found the rejection and environment disheartening. Luckily for us she decided to pursue a career in music.

In the beginning Banks featured on other artists music. She had a credited feature on Major Lazer’s ‘Can’t Stop Now’ and also collaborated with Diplo where she sang Ladytron’s ‘Seventeen’ alongside a sample of the original track. She also lived in Montreal where she released the wellreceived track ‘L&R’ and a cover of Interpol’s ‘Slow Hands’. 2012 also saw the release of her mixtape titled Fantasea, which was much loved by fans.

Her success started to get really serious when she dropped ‘212’ in 2011.

Now, the track has gone viral. It can be heard everywhere and everyone is talking about it. The video is a mammoth sensation reaching over 45 million views on YouTube. She has been recognised officially by numerous musical outlets, most notably receiving third place in the BBC Sounds of 2012 list. The incredible profanity in her lyrics has made it difficult for her to achieve chart success but the reputable music critics that have given her praise more than make up for this. NME has placed her at the top of their ‘Cool List’, while Pitchfork has admired her “details and decisions that suggest a scary degree of pop talent”.

Remarkably at just 21 years old Banks has created ‘212’ which is a work of musical art complete with a badass video clip to boot. Banks fuses controversy and complexity in a way that is absolutely divine.

This weekend the controversial rapper will feature at the Back To The Future Festival alongside Dizzee Rascal and other big hip-hop/dance names. This will be her first ever visit to New Zealand and it is likely to be a fantastic performance. As she is already one of the most talked about artists in the urban scene this show is sure to build hype for her upcoming full-length album Broke With Expensive Taste. This is produced

by Paul Epworth (Florence & The Machine) so is sure to please those who are fascinated by her ability to cross and mix the boundaries between hip-hop and alternative music. Banks’ powerful attitude and feminine prowess are sure to come to light on stage guaranteeing this show to a highlight of 2013.

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THE ORIGINAL WILD BOY IS IN DA HOUSE The UK’s Dizzee Rascal will be headlining one top-notch rave night at the Vector Arena this Friday night along with USA rapper Azealia Banks, and Hardwell, Madeon, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, and A-Trak. The organisers have gone all out to add extra sound and lights to the venue to make it into a one nite European super-club.

Rascal (Aka Dylan Kwabena Mills) last played Auckland at the 2010’s Big Day Out, when he became a flatter’s name check on the release of his album Tongue n’ Cheek. That record produced no less than four #1 hits in Blighty including the multi platinum party-time smash ‘Bonkers’.

More recently he got to collaborate with Florence & the Machine on ‘You’ve Got The Dirtee Love’ and pal DJ Fresh on ‘The Power’. But the super highlight has to be performing as part of the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony, and laying down ‘Scream’ as one of the five tracks to officially soundtrack London 2012.

Not bad for a lad from the back of the East End. Mills’ Nigerian father died when he was young, so he was raised by his Ghanaian mother Priscilla.

“I had issues as a kid. I was violent and disruptive.” He told the Times, “The way my mum helped was by finding me a different school every time I got kicked out, always fighting to keep me in the school system.”

By the time he got to his fifth school he was a statistic, being excluded from all available classes except for music. Time on hands meant making music on the school’s computer, encouraged by a music teacher and a summer attendance at a music workshop, the Tower Hamlets Summer University of which he’s now one of their patrons.

His exacerbated mother caved in and bought him his first turntables.

That led to experimentation, occasional airtime on a local pirate and at age 16 a self-produced his first single, ‘I Luv U.’ By 2002 he’d set up the Roll Deep Crew, a sprawling 13-piece garage collective, and signed to XL. Early collaborations included local underground stars like his mentor Wiley (‘We Ain’t Having It’). One night on air at popular pirate radio station Deja Ju FM with Grime MC Crazy Titch a fight broke out between the pair. Their set featured many early Grime artists and was filmed, a rare for the day. You can still catch it on YouTube, as over a million others have already. The fight got heady with two exchanging ‘diss’ tracks.

But since his imprisonment for murder in ‘05 Crazy Titch claims no more any issues with Dizzee Rascal. The man himself has been mum on the event since. Still look hard and you might wonder if that chorus in ‘Bonkers’ has some references to Titch’s lock up time.

Rascal’s first solo, Boy in da Corner, hit the ground running entering the UK Top 40 at top number, but peaking at #23. In the week of the release during a performance he was stabbed six times. The gossip rags claimed this was connected to a feud between Dizzee and garage act So Solid Crew when he pinched their vocalist’s buttocks. The whole thing took place in Cyprus. ‘Crew’ member “Megaman” was later questioned by the local constabulary, but later released uncharged.

But things were looking up when in September 2003 Boy in da Corner was awarded the prestigious Mercury Prize for the best album making him the youngest person (at 19) to win and only the second rapper (after Ms. Dynamite the previous year).

Since then the album Showtime (2004) has scooped an NME Award for Innovation. Plus time with Live Aid 20 and sponsorship deals with Nike and Ecko.

2007’s Maths + English was a reference to accounting and rapping: making money of the arts form. It was followed up by 2010’s Tongue n’ Cheek.

And help him score Best British Male at the 30th annual Brit Awards.

Bringing the New Year, on 01 01 11, Rascal released DirteeTV.com alongside the Newham Generals, D Double E and Footsie. This was a 25-track mixtape up as free download, and included features from fellow rappers JME, Kano, Scrufizzer, Example, and others. Since then he’s signed a deal that will see him release on Island Records, saying that he has “no plans” to ditch his commercial music but describing the sound as “worldly but fun.” If you front up at Vector on Friday you might just get a taste of that world, if you’re lucky!

WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR

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GEEKS

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THE RUNAWAY CLOCK This little fella jumps from your nightstand and rolls away so you can’t subconsciously press the alarm off while sleeping, missing an important interview/date. You can record your own voice or upload MP3s so you can personalised it all you want. Comes in orange and green.

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WIRELESS KEY FINDER Do you find it frustrating losing your keys every time just before you are in a rush to leave? This gadget is perfect for you. Simply press the master transmitter and the lost item beeps back from a range of seven to 10m!

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GLOW GRAFFITI This baby is powered with UV light, so you can draw and ride anything and turn it into a glowing light show. Great for parties or installation art. This packet comes with letterform stencils and T-shirts!

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Isaac Clarke, the chap you play throughout the series, is back - this time on Tau Volantis.

He must (once again) lay waste to another breakout of Necromorphs and to destroy something called a Marker (the same thing he does in the earlier games.)

To be fair, the story is actually pretty great; as captivating the story is, however, the gameplay is starting to feel stale. More often than not, cut scenes show Isaac being separated from his group and doing what he can to get back to them. Chuck in the typical “find three of these things to progress” missions and you have the bulk of Dead Space 3.

Things start well; you play a soldier character for a bit and you’re introduced to what is more of a shooter than previous iterations. This could have worked well, had the game revolved around this new character, but it’s short-lived and you’re soon back in control of our favourite engineer. What this ends up introducing, however, is a strange imbalance of what could have been versus what actually is.

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After a dearth of horror games, Dead Space invigorated the genre when it released in 2008.

Then Dead Space 2 hit, three years later, and it brought with it more action, less horror - but the series’ spirit remained. Dead Space 3 has now arrived; does it live up to the legacy?

A new character and an evolution of the gameplay could have hooked new gamers and allowed the developers to push the final fight of the story as a more action-packed scenario. But instead, it never really gets to where it wants to be, sitting squarely in between third person shooter and survival horror.

Visceral Games (the developers) really needed to do something new to bring the same sense of fear and tension to the game that players were expecting. Instead, they’ve tried to appease too many types of gamers at once, and the result is something that’s sure to thrill none of them.

For those wanting to finish Isaac’s tale, it’s good to know you’ll at least have a beautiful game to look at and a great backstory, as found in text and audio logs. For those looking for a good shooter or an online experience, be sure to play this in co-op mode.

WRITTEN BY REAGAN MORRIS

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I would LIKE TO THANK THE ACADEMY GROOVE GUIDE LOOKS AT THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2013 ACADEMY AWARDS What is it about the Oscars that keeps movie-loving audiences hooked?

Is it the gowns? The glitz? Or the gongs? It’s without a doubt all three.

The lashings of excess and extravagance that goes into this one day is the epitome of an industry ignoring recession, providing a much-needed escape from day to day life. It’s also a lot of fun to play guessing games with who’s going to take the top honours.

As the ceremony got underway, it was clear we were in for something a bit different with Oscar host Seth MacFarlane. The Family Guy creator proved why he’s a great host – he can genuinely sing, dance and make light-hearted/crude comedy when the occasion calls for it, mixing the old-school style with barbed digs at self-righteous celebrities. Opening with a typical monologue, much like his predecessor Ricky Gervais, Seth said, “Welcome to the Oscars. The quest to make Tommy Lee Jones laugh begins now” (he did get a chuckle from him) before launching into a mild Argo joke and a not-so PG rated Django joke about Rihanna, Chris Brown and that Grammy incident.

That quickly turned into an all singing, all dance wonder, as a TV screening William Shatner in his iconic role of Captain Kirk came down to warn Seth about his future. What followed was a song about actress’ boobs that have been seen (for the record, Kate Winslet gets the most mentions and Naomi Watts was not impressed about hers being mention a la Mulholland Drive), Charlize Theron and Channing Tatum having a waltz and Flight reenacted with sock puppets. It was highly Family Guylike, as if we had walked into a cutaway sequence of Seth’s mind. And it was perfect; the right mix of boundary pushing and good fun.

Closing the monolouge on a rendition of ‘Be Our Guest’ (with a twist), we launched into the opening honours. Christoph Waltz was first off the bat for his role in Django – one couldn’t help but get a sense of déjà vu, with him winning for Inglourious Basterds last year in a role he was questionable typecast in. Beating out Tommy Lee Jones and Alan Arkin was potentially controversial, but still deserved.

The highlight of the night was a tribute to the James Bond movies, celebrating 60 years in cinema. As well as a beautifully scored tribute to the theme song – along with a montage of Bond moments projecting on

the back wall – Dame Shirley Bassey made a guest appearance to sing the iconic track ‘Goldfinger’. Although a little bit…bigger…and more breathy than in her young years, the diva earned a standing ovation as she belted out the tune, sounding not a day over 30.

Anne Hathaway (predictably) took out her first Oscar for her harrowing role in Les Misérables as Fantine. While she didn’t cry, there was definitely a chin waggle and her voice cracked as she thanked everyone from costar Hugh Jackman to her husband – adding that it was ”by far and away the greatest moment of my life when you walked into it”. Her win might be a close second.

Life of Pi director and multiple Oscar winner Ang Lee took the surprise of the night – the Achievement in Directing award – as many thought Ben Affleck would be the crowing glory. There’s no arguing the film was brilliantly directed though.

Girl of the moment Jennifer Lawrence won out against many of her more experienced and older peers for the Best Actress award for Silver Linings Playbook. Despite tripping over her enormous white train – and then calling herself on it in her acceptance speech – she maintained composure and proved why she’s set to be a future star for life.

He may have hung up the beard, but Daniel Day-Lewis was still look dapper as he accepted the Best Actor award (for the third time) for his portrayal of Lincoln. The veteran award winner is 55 and has still got it going on against his competition.

First Lady Michelle Obama presented the Best Picture award, building it up to be a truly spectacular announcement – and it was. Ben Affleck, overwhelmed and very emotional, took out the top honour for Argo.

Thanking everyone with real gusto and emotion, the director has cemented himself as a behind-the-camera force to be reckoned with.

And that concludes yet another year of Oscar glory and award seasons.

A predictable set of winners –mostly – this year, but perhaps that was because it was those who won their golden men truly rose above the rest to secure their place in acting history.

WRITTEN BY LAURA WEASER

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