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In an article recently reported by The UK Times, three duets were recorded between Michael Jackson and Queen’s lead singer, Freddie Mercury. In 1983 the three songs were record at Michael Jackson’s home studio but nothing was ever released due to the singers conflicting schedules.” They were great songs, but the problem was time – as we were both very busy at that period,” Mercury said in an excerpt from Mercury: An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury. The three songs ‘There Must Be More to Life Than This’, ‘State of Shock’ and ‘Victory’ were recorded but were not cleared for release until 2011.
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Early and highly influential New York punk rockers Television are heading to New Zealand for a one off show at Auckland’s Powerstation with support from Ed Kuepper (The Saints). Television along with the likes of Blondie, Talking Heads and The Ramones created a fertile ground for future generations of counter-culture by pioneering punk music and taking it to the world.
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Pop diva, Lady Gaga has posted the first single from her upcoming third, full-length studio album, Artpop. The single, ‘Applause’, will be available in New Zealand on Tue 20 Aug. Lady Gaga is set to perform ‘Applause’ for the first time at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Artpop will be available worldwide on Mon 11 Nov.
SEE THEM LIVE: TELEVISION THU 24 OCT THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: THU 08 AUG TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
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Peter Capaldi has been revealed as the Twelfth Doctor in sci-fi drama, Doctor Who. Amid much hype and speculation, Peter Capaldi was unveiled as the next Doctor during a special live television event on BBC ONE in the UK. Widely regarded as one of the biggest roles in British television, Capaldi will take over from Matt Smith who leaves the show at Christmas. Peter Capaldi says: “Being asked to play The Doctor is an amazing privilege. Like the Doctor himself I find myself in a state of utter terror and delight. I can’t wait to get started.” Doctor Who broadcasts on PRIME Television in New Zealand.
EPISODE ONE
Episode One, an inaugural urban music show featuring performances from Akon and T.I plus support from French Montana is coming to New Zealand. Akon has sold 12 million albums and has 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs, T.I. has won three Grammy Awards, has had roles in movies such as American Gangster, Takers and Identity Thief and Moroccan born French Montana is known for his collaborations with Max B, and more recently with Rick Ross and his group Coke Boys. This show will feed your hip-hop needs for a while…
THROUGH THE NEVER
Metallica have revealed the details of Metallica Through The Never, the soundtrack to their upcoming 3D feature film by the same the name. The two-disc CD set will highlight last year’s career spanning sets at Rexall Place in Edmonton and Rogers Arena in Vancouver, where the band filmed all performance footage featured in the film. METALLICA THROUGH THE NEVER ALBUM OUT: FRI 20 SEP FILM OUT: THU 10 OCT
SEE THEM LIVE: AKON AND T.I. WED 09 OCT VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: THU 08 AUG TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
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Johnny Knoxville’s elderly alter ego Irving Zisman is headed for the big screen this spring in Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa. Zisman first appeared on the final season of MTV’s Jackass as well as all of the Jackass movies. Knoxville announced the news on his production company Dickhouse’s website stating, “I’m so damn excited. It honestly couldn’t have turned out any better and can’t wait to show you the trailer, (which is gonna be out real soon).” The movie’s NZ release date is Thu 14 Nov.
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20 years ago Nirvana, one of the 90’s most influential bands released their third and final album In Utero. To commemorate the great album a 20th anniversary edition remastered edition will be released with original B-sides, never before released demos and the complete Live and Loud concert. A standalone DVD of the complete Live And Loud show along with several unreleased bonus performances will also be released on the same date as the album. IN UTERO WILL BE RELEASED FRI 20 SEP
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The two year wait is over, it’s roll out time for Big Day Out 2014. Three of the headliners are to play full concert sets and all coming together in the spirit of Big Day Out will deliver a unique event. A BDO debut from Seattle’s Pearl Jam who will be officially closing the Kowhai Stage. Arcade Fire are gracing New Zealand for the first time since their ethereal performances at Big Day Out 2008. Arcade Fire will precede Pearl Jam. Blur, who have not seen our shores since 1997. Blur will close out the night at the Big Day Out. Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion, who is also a BDO virgin, is set to perform all of his biggest hits!
Your house is on fire, what do save? My record collection, then my family. Favourite ‘90s TV show? I was quite a fan of all those nature documentaries that Sir David Attenborough made. Dream job as a kid? I wanted to work as a musician, playing music on stage. First album? Greatest Hits by The Beatles on cassette, 1975. If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? I would work in a record store that sells second-hand vinyls. My job would consist of buying and selling, and also travelling to various record conventions to buy and sell. By the way, that is my other job. Ultimate festival line-up? Blue Oyster Cult, The Damned, Killing Joke, The Cure and The Residents. How do you discover new music? Normally through reading fanzines and researching through publications such as Mojo. Worst job you’ve had? Lucky for me I have only ever worked as a musician since high school. I got a job as a sales clerk in a record store in 1990 part-time for extra cash, then a full-time job in 1994 when Hard-ons broke up (we reformed six years later). I never really had bad jobs. Which song do you wish you wrote? ‘Black metal’ by Venom.
FULL LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED: Pearl Jam, Arcade Fire, Blur, Snoop Dogg Aka Snoop Lion, Major Lazer, Steve Angello, Flosstradamus, The Lumineers, Tame Impala, Mac Miller, The Naked And Famous, Ghost, Grouplove, Dillon Francis, The Phoenix Foundation, Portugal. The Man, Toro Y Moi, Diiv, SJD, Ladi6, The 1975, P-Money, Mudhoney, Beastwars, Concord Dawn, Clap Clap Riot, PleasePlease, Kody Nielson, Randa and more to be announced. 10,000 early bird tickets will go on sale on Mon 12 Aug at $165 each. There are no added booking fees and no sneaky surcharges other than credit card fees. SEE IT LIVE: BIG DAY OUT 2014 FRI 17 JAN WESTERN SPRINGS, AUCKLAND BIGDAYOUT.COM
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First gig in attendance? My father took my brother and I in 1975 (I think) to see a free outdoor concert at a cycling arena in my neighbourhood. AC/DC were playing. They were too loud so we left after a few songs. We drove a kilometre up the road to McDonald’s for a few burgers instead. At the McDonald’s we could still hear AC/DC.
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Any vices? I have a terrible sweet tooth and I need to spend big bucks to get my teeth sorted out. SEE THEM LIVE: THE HARD ONS EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
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The Sydney duo – made up of Jono Ma and Gabriel Winterfield – released their debut album Howlin earlier this month. Noted as one of the most exciting Australian bands of 2013, their music is packed with catchy sunshine pop, psych synths and electronic beats.
Bulletproof is releasing his new album Listen at Ink. The DJ and producer, whose iconic beats and sweet sound has stormed the charts for 17 years, will be supported by Dutty Ranks, Perverse, Jason Howson, Sean Lyons and MC Grimms. Come and enjoy this night of the best quality bass music.
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THE BACCO ROOM 9PM, $26, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
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The world is in the grip of dance music fever. East & Young meld euphoric, big room house music with their own unique soundscapes. In a short space of time, they have gained support from some of the giants of the dance music world including Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto and David Guetta.
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Two great acts, DLR and Safire, come together for a night of bass. DLR began this year announcing a solo stance with impending releases on Metalheadz, Dispatch and Break’s prolific imprint; Symmetry Recordings, as well as a remix from Spectrasoul’s recent album with release nearing on Shogun Audio.
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BLACK RIVER DRIVE
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The Hard-On’s music can be described as a series of short exciting bursts of undiluted rock and roll. Elements of metal, punk, bubblegum pop and power pop blast the listeners’ sensibilities with both beauty and brutality. It is all over in under three minutes and then they move on!
The Kiwi rockers are making the big trip to the US of A so don’t forget to catch them one last time before they start their new adventure to record an album in Nashville. They’re giving their fans a free show– all you need to do is pre-order the new album and you are on the doorlist.
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8PM, $35, ITICKET.CO.NZ
Having recently enlisted new bass player Simon Nicholls, HLAH have been working hard on new material in preparation for a new album release late 2013. The band last performed after being hand selected to support Aerosmith at their stadium concert in Dunedin.
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LA’s rising stars, electronic producer Salva, will unleash his eclectic fusions, ranging from the house and juke music of his native Chicago, to the darkest depths of the underground. His collaborative remix of Kanye West’s ‘Mercy’ was the tipping point of his career.
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From deep in the South Pacific, Cornerstone Roots pay respect to the colossal world of Jamaican reggae, while confidently bringing their own influences and uplifting messages to the mix. This approach has helped set the tone for reggae in Aotearoa New Zealand since 2001.
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SUN 11 AUG LONDON HARD HOUSE REUNION 2013 THE STUDIO
EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
musical direction Ebert and his new crew, including plutonic-potential exgirlfriend Jade Castrinos, perked many ears with their 2009 breakthrough track ‘Home’ off of debut Up From Below. The promise lagged a bit in a case of the sophomore-blues on Here but this self-titled album is somewhat of a restoration.
9PM, $65-80, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ
Due to popular demand, The London Hard House Reunion returns to Auckland in 2013 bringing you more stomping sessions, more classics, more memories and a legendary Hard House line up you won’t want to miss... Features Tidy Boys, Andy Whitby, BK, ILogik, High Dosage and more.
BAY OF ISLAND BLUE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL TANOA PAIHIA HOTEL, PAIHIA $30-50, MULTIPLE TIMES FRI 09 AUG - SUN 11 AUG
Top acts from New Zealand and Australia, with special guests Frank Salis, Wizard & Oz and Kniki & Mike Beale, play three days of music. There’s set to be 45+ bands and more than 150 hours of quality jazz and blues. Venues in Paihia, Haruru Falls and Russell, which come alive with the smooth jazz and sultry blues.
LUKE THOMPSON PUPPIES
8PM, $12, PUUPIES.EVENTBRITE.CO.NZ
Luke returns to the stage for a small run of the North Island main centers in New Zealand. After a successful sold out tour with Lydia Cole earlier this year, Luke will team up with North Shore based Mali Mali and Sydney folk singer Patrick James, for five shows in five days in a handful of humble venues.
The fictional Eddie Sharpe and his Magnetic Zeros return with their third and self-titled album. The 10-piece Californian collective of indie-folk, psychedelic, roots, and gospel exploration is a far-flung step, audibly, from front man Alex Ebert’s well publicised stint with Beck’s band in Ima Robot. Where the two worlds, one hippie and one electronic postpunk, collide is in Ebert’s fortuitous ability to generate promise. Ima Robot was an exciting experiment and in the same vein ESATMZ is too. With a huge change in
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9PM, $17-20, UTR.CO.NZ
Higher harmonic energy is the keystone of US artist Laurel Halo’s music, which challenges the boundaries between techno, ambient, pop concrete, dub and synthetic psychedelia. Her live set has electrified clubs, DIY venues, festivals and museums both in the States and Europe.
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RAMONES essentials, the Ramones also offered a twisted and humorous take on the popular culture of their time. Whether it’s the trash talk of ‘I Don’t Wanna Go Down to the Basement’, the gleeful violence of ‘Beat on the Brat’, or the maniacal stupidity of ‘Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue’. And the cover of Chris Montez’s ‘Let’s Dance’ wasn’t a throwaway either. With its singleminded beat and lyrics the track encapsulated everything the group loved about pre-Beatles rock ‘n’ roll.
6.30PM, $10, UTR.CO.NZ
LAUREL HALO
A seesawing dilemma indeed. ESATMZ is an incredibly restrained effort given their potential for chaos; the production feels attentive and respectful. The album while full of highlights like ‘Life Is Hard’ consistently feels as if something is trying to break out. At times it soars and that elusive promise feels restored.
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Such a huge ensemble (10 plus another six when touring) is magnificent to behold live but the layers and respect for music can quickly diminish when recorded. So much instrumental capability can also make it difficult to channel a direction and produce something cohesive.
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DECORTICA
As you may or may know, Decortica is touring South Africa in September. It’s a big undertaking for any group and this time they’ve been lucky enough to receive great support from promoters, venues and sponsors. With all proceeds made from this event going towards the final 20% of the required budget, come and support the team!
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The Ramones released their debut album, Ramones, in April 1976; 14 rock ‘n’ roll songs exploding like time bombs in the just 29 breathless minutes. Produced by Sire’s Craig Leon on an extremely low budget, the debut LP was greeted by rock critics with glowing reviews. Despite Sire’s high hopes for it, Ramones was not a commercial success. However, this album and the band itself were a major influence on the punk rock movement. The songs on their first album were imaginative renditions of early rock ‘n’ roll, with some surf rock thrown in, and even a bit of girl-group pop. Not only was it music stripped back to its
Ramones is an extremely important historical document, and many now claim the Ramones were the first true punk rock band. While there may be some debate over this, there’s absolutely no doubt the rockers helped shape the musical ideals of the genre. With four chords, catchy melodies, irresistibly inane lyrics and by speeding up the tempo, the Ramones created music that was rooted in the early ‘60s but sounded revolutionary. They turned rock conventions inside out and celebrated pop culture and stylized stupidity – and not just via the punk aesthetic, but in every nuance of the music itself. WRITTEN BY REN KIRK
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AUCKLAND ART FAIR THE CLOUD 11AM-6PM, $20-25, ITICKET.CO.NZ WED 07 AUG - SUN 11 AUG
New Zealand’s premier contemporary art event, the Auckland Art Fair, presents the area’s forward-thinking galleries and artists under one roof. Fairs of this nature play an increasingly important role in the scene and this key regional fair provides selected Australian and New Zealand galleries with a dynamic platform on which to showcase important new works by their emerging and established artists. Visitors can immerse themselves in the thriving contemporary art scene and can buy and see art from 40 curated exhibitions and projects. They can also participate in a programme of daily artist talks and panel discussions with national and international speakers.
Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis. Hopefully they get along well. What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? The Deadly Ponies Gang - screening at the NZFF 2013. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? At the theatre performing in Sydney Bridge Upside Down - what better way to stalk then in the theatre?
SOL Y LUNA BLACK ASTERICK 11AM-5PM TUE 06 JUL - WED 14 AUG
Central to Tony Lane’s work is the tactile nature of painting. Where we are immersed with digital images, Lane’s work sits at the other end of the spectrum. They are fixed, tangible objects, offering the visual in a manner you can grasp. The scale and form are closely related to contemporary painting, but the treatment is similar to early Gothic and Renaissance works.
FRI 09 AUG
Your fantasy spirit animal is… A stunt dog. Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… I make a mean salad. People say you look like… I often get mistaken for my older brother.
The best place for a date night is… Coco’s Cantina. The best TV show around at the moment is… Better late than never... I’ve just started to watch The Sopranos. Wow. You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… Have a knack for running over stationary vehicles... it’s like an urban obstacle course that’s waiting to be tested. Kittens or puppies? Puppies of course. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? Two words - ‘Asset Sales’. SEE HIM PERFORM: TIM CARLSEN IN SYDNEY BRIDGE UPSIDE DOWN WED 07 AUG – SUN 11 AUG Q THEATRE, AUCKLAND
SAT 10 AUG SYDNEY BRIDGE UPSIDE DOWN
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MANGERE ARTS CENTRE 7.30PM, $35-45, QTHEATRE.CO.NZ
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A sinister love story, a darkly comic coming of age fable told from the perspective of a deteriorating mind. Taki Rua Production’s adaptation of David Ballantyne’s classic novel will be theatrical morbidity at its very best. Sydney Bridge Upside Down is at Q Theatre, Auckland as part of a four-centre NZ tour.
Eight men take to the stage to honour those people who are or once were in their lives. Massive Company’s production The Brave launches their North Island tour at Mangere and Albany. Combing true confessions with raw athleticism, finding strength through family, love, loss, fear, hope, belonging and brotherhood.
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Young and Hungry Arts Trust will be celebrating its 19th birthday with another festival season at BATS Theatre. They have three great plays by three exciting young playwrights, each one tackling big and small issues of life – such as saving the world, honesty, loyalty and friendship dripping taps.
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THU 08 AUG
ONLY GOD FORGIVES
THE WAY, WAY BACK GENERAL RELEASE
Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend’s daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park. With all-star quirky cast, set to be this year’s Little Miss Sunshine.
PAIN & GAIN GENERAL RELEASE
Directed by Michael Bay and based on the true story of Daniel Lugo, a Miami bodybuilder who enlists the help of fellow bodybuilder Adrian Doorbal and ex-convict, Christian bodybuilder Paul Doyle as part of a kidnapping and extortion scheme to get that American Dream.
SAT 10 AUG THE INCREDIBLE HULK – S2 JONES!, 5.40PM
If the first seasons just weren’t enough, don’t fret! The second seasons are right behind. JONES! continues on three journeys, with The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman, and The Incredible Hulk. Will good overcome evil as the battles with Nazis, uncontrollable rage, and even the odd Sasquatch continue?
directed by Nicolas Winding Refn Starring Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott Thomas, Vithaya Pansringarm
Eliciting boos at Cannes before winning top honours at the Sydney Film Fest, Only God Forgives is proving even more polarising than the last Nicolas Winding Refn/Ryan Gosling collaboration, Drive. Ostensibly a crime narrative, tonally it’s more of a surreal horror. Gosling plays Julian, a drug dealer who operates out of a boxing club with his brother Billy. When Billy kills a prostitute, he is quickly murdered by her grieving father and Julian takes revenge. Those that took issue with Gosling’s reticence in Drive will be exasperated again, as Julian shares a hushed demeanour with The Driver. But beyond that he’s a completely different ball of wax. Underneath a surface layer of cool he’s an impotent mummy’s boy, who challenges an opponent with “Wanna fight?” as if they’re in a schoolyard. Subverting Gosling’s star persona like this is just part of why the film is potentially alienating. Only God Forgives is also incredibly violent, with the punishment doled
out by police chief Chang, resulting in some truly brutal sequences. Vithaya Pansringarm’s portrayal of Chang is a highlight, a man as serene while singing karaoke as he is wielding a blade. The other major role sees Kristin Scott Thomas as Julian’s foulmouthed matriarch. Scott Thomas relishes the chance to play against type, disappearing into her brash performance. Like Drive, the plot is very straightforward, but it’s garnished with so many details to enjoy. It looks incredible, for one thing, awash with garish colours. Refn’s attention to composition is impeccable, and there is always plenty to soak in from the frame. It’s willfully weird, and I can see how the carnage and dream logic might turn some people off, but I loved Only God Forgives. If you have time for movies that play by their own set of rules, you might too. WRITTEN BY TONY STAMP, FLICKS.CO.NZ
MON 12 AUG
SUN 11 AUG THE WHO: LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT 1970 ARTS CHANNEL, 8.30PM
On August 30, 1970, The Who appeared on stage at the Isle of Wight Festival in the UK and gave one of the most memorable concerts of their career. Thirty-four years later, the filmed negative of the show, shot by Academy Award-winning Murray Lerner, has been conformed to the highest visual quality.
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In these final eight episodes concluding the tale of the chemistry teacher turned ruthless drug lord, will Walt follow through with his startling decision to get “out”? Will Jesse really break free? We know Hank will be chasing Walt after finding some damning evidence in Walt’s bathroom.
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The first season was a balancing act between Reagan’s home and her workplace, but in season two, the creators decided to shift the focus away from the office, cutting out The Ava Show completely. This season also sees the introduction of Reagan’s newly divorced brother Scott (Luka Jones).
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A unique and unpretentious eatery space with extraordinary natural light, large North-West facing terrace and the Southern Hemisphere’s longest espresso bar. Bakery items fresh from the oven throughout the day. Fresh, clean and seasonal menu, table service and licensed for beer and wine.
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The Church is a café-style restaurant situated in the heart of Studentville, Dunedin. Try their delicious salmon dish, pop in for a coffee and freshly baked brownie, or enjoy a cheeky wine after a long day.
Soul food? Food with a soul? Sounds good to us, what about you? Check out the new waterfront hangout, Miss Clawdy. Inspired by the late Lloyd Price’s 1952 New Orleans hit single, ‘Lawdy Miss Clawdy’, the new place on the block entices food and drink enthusiasts with edible goodness wrapped in a little southern magic. This delicious prodigy owes credit to the Wiley Boys – an empire of brothers Tom and Jeff, and father Dennis Wiley, who established other infamous Auckland eateries including Hammerheads, Sausalito, Mink and Squid Row. Their mission: To magnify the importance of getting out, sharing good food and fiercely celebrating today.
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SUPER AMAZING BOOK LAUNCH SURPRISE!
EAST & YOUNG
9:30PM, Mighty Mighty
Music Quiz with Marty Duda of the 13th Floor
Swamp Thing Primordium Album Release Tour South
9PM, Bodega
Bodega
New Zealand International Film Festival
10AM, Embassy Theatre
8PM, Meow
The Hard-ons ; Generation Dead NZ Tour 8PM, Bodega
The Medicine Stand Up Comedy
Trashbag - Young and Hungry 2013
The Young and the WITless 7 - Improvised Soap Opera
FRI 09
8PM, The Cavern Club, $8
8PM, The Fringe
Wednesday Night Free Show: ENT 9:30PM, Mighty Mighty
THU 08 New Zealand International Film Festival
9:30PM, BATS Theatre
After the Event - Symposium
6PM, Adam Art Gallery, $20
Atlas, Mountain, Dead Butterflies - Young and Hungry 2013 8PM, BATS Theatre
Beervana
6PM, Westpac Stadium
10AM, Embassy Theatre
Magnificent Mozart
6:30PM, Michael Fowler Centre
MANTARAYS LP RELEASE 10:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
New Zealand International Film Festival
10AM, Embassy Theatre
Miles Calder & The Rumours EP Release Show 9PM, Bodega, $10
Myele Manzanza & the Eclectic 11PM, Matterhorn, $5
Paperscissors and Friends
New Zealand International Film Festival
The Rising Tide & guests
Reckless 1st Birthday!
SAT 10
SUN 11
After the Event - Symposium
Art to Art - Warhol Floortalk
Beervana
Luke Thompson / Mali Mali / Patrick James WELLINGTON
8:30PM, Bodega
8PM, Bar Medusa, $5
10AM, Adam Art Gallery, $20 11AM, Westpac Stadium
Fight Night 2013
5:45PM, Wellington Indian Cultural Association
John the Baptist w/ The Shadow Blasters
10AM, Embassy Theatre 10PM, Fast Eddies Pool Hall
3PM, Te Papa
8PM, Puppies, $15
The Price
4PM, Circa Theatre
10PM, Puppies
AUCKLAND gig guide WED 07
THU 08
Art & Music
Dan, Grunter and Friends
6PM, Racket Bar
Bitchin’ Bingo at Cassette 9
8:30PM, The Windsor Castle
Circling Sun Band with support from Dylan C
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
7:30PM, Cassette Nine
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
Conch Records At BCC
5:30PM, Britomart Country Club
Industry Wednesday - DJ Alex Richards 9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
Red Cup Night
7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
The Arch Hill Volunteers
DJ Misty G & DJ Gabriella
Few Chur Lab with KXVGXN plus guest 9PM, Verona
Funktion & Basement Jazz 8PM, 1885
Hunters & Selectors 6PM, Racket Bar
Luke Thompson / Mali Mali / Patrick James AUCKLAND
9PM, Verona
7:30PM, The Portland Public House, $15
The Brave,
Marina Katarina
7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre
7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
The Heretic
Occupational Therapy with Djs Bobby Brazuka & TDK
6:30PM, Maidment Theatre
The Nark Collective & Creative Jazz Club 8PM, 1885
Under the Radar and 95bFM present Jagwar Ma 8PM, The Kings Arms
Sarah Frances Johnston 6:30PM, Sale St
The Brave,
7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre
The Heretic
8PM, Maidment Theatre
The Monsta X Tour - Head Like A Hole
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
DJ Karn Hall
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
DJ Paul Chankay 6:30PM, The Deck
DJ Sample Gee
12:30PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
The Wax Works
Down The Hatch featuring The Beat Council
5:30PM, Britomart Country Club
6PM, Sale St
Thursday Pro Night
Fangs
8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar
10PM, Ding Dong Lounge
FRI 09
Friday On My Mind
Bulletproof - Official #Listen Album Release Party
Fridays at Revelry with Page3, Richie Rich and DJ Katana
8PM, Kings Arms
10PM, Ink & Coherent
Classic Late & Live Comedy
10:30PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar
Dead Moon Night ‘13
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
10PM, Whammy Bar, $10
QUIZNESS
Dean Campbell
8PM, Leigh Sawmill, $5
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Rock n Roll Thursdays
Dispatch Recordings Night
10PM, Ding Dong Lounge
DJs Benwah & Jerm
10PM, Bacco Room, $20
6PM, Racket Bar
5PM, Revelry
Junior & Latin Aotearoa
5:30PM, Britomart Country Club
Magic Roundabout with Stinky Jim, Dubhead & Mr Big Stuff 5PM, Verona
People Of Paris 10PM, 1885, $10
Purr - ‘Glam Edition’ 10PM, Spy Bar
SHIT WORTH DOING
auckland gig guide Spenda C
Flashback
Rockin’ Out for Baz!!
Stomp
Hopetoun Brown, Road Warriors & Callum Gentleman
Salva
10PM, Goldfinch Bar, $10 7:30PM, ASB Theatre
Stravinsky: The Rake’s Progress 7:30PM, The EDGE
The Brave,
7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre
The Conjurors w/ Big Rick
8:30PM, The Portland Public House
The CVE
9PM, Empire Tavern
SAT 10 Ain’t It Fun w/ Grimas Ding Dong Lounge
DJ Grant Marshall 9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
DJ Linley Latu 7:30PM, The Deck
DJ Tony Phoenix
12:30PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
Eddie Numbers Live with support from TDK 9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
10PM, Ink Bar
8:30PM, Wine Cellar, $10
Ian Beatmaster
9PM, Brooklyn Bar
8PM, Cassette Nine, $30
Saturdays at Sale St 7PM, Sale St
Jagermeister Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System 3PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Light & Shade Band 2:30PM, Sale St
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Team N^v^jo
Kieran Cooper, Eden & White Rabbit, Black Monkey
The Brave,
NZ Coming-of-Age Story Sydney Bridge Upside Down
The Hard Ons
NZTrio
Weekend Comedy Showcase
Slave’s Soup Kitchen
8:30PM, The Dogs Bollix
10PM, Racket Bar
7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre
London Hard House Reunion
8PM, The Kings Arms
Look Good Feel Better Rio Carnival Charity Ball
8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar
9PM, Studio, $80
6PM, Langham Hotel
Mr Big Stuff
Whammy Bar! Fictional Response, Thin White Lines, Manic Baby Dolls
9PM, Verona
Whammy Bar
Nyntee & Andy JV
Winter Solstice with Aaron Pony and DJ Katana
5:30PM, Britomart Country Club
Paris Is Burning Presents: Nouveau Disco 10PM, 1885, $10
9PM, Revelry
7:30PM, Q Theatre
4PM, Leigh Sawmill, $30 2PM, Britomart Country Club
Stomp
1:PM, ASB Theatre
MON 12 Raw Comedy Night The Winter Season
8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar, $5
The Mau & The Visitor 2 8PM, Mangere Arts Centre
SUN 11
TUE 13
Gazebo Stomp
Motel by April Phillips
2PM, Basalt
8PM, The Basement Studio
t SHIT WORTH DOING
auckland gig guide Open Mic night At Windsor Castle 8:30PM, Windsor Castle
Quiz Night
7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
REGIONAL gig guide WED 07 Luke Thompson / Mali Mali / Patrick James MT MAUNGANUI Major Toms, Mt Manganui
SAT 10 Hamilton Invasion Biddy Mulligan’s Irish Pub, Hamilton
Little Lapin
Eggcentric Cafe, Whitianga
CHRISTCHURCH gig guide WED 07
FRI 09
SUN 11
Little Shop of Horrors
Chch House Collective
New Zealand International Film Festival
7PM, Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts
8PM, The Club, $10
New Zealand International Film Festival
Tommy Chang’s
10AM, Hoyts Northlands
RDU RounDUp 2013 - Quarter Category Finals 1 8:30PM, Dux Live
THU 08 Little Shop of Horrors 7PM, Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts
New Zealand International Film Festival
10AM, Hoyts Northlands
RDU RounDUp 2013 - Quarter Category Finals 2 8:30PM, Dux Live
Thursdays at The Club 8PM, The Club, $10
E N T Album Release Little Shop of Horrors 7PM, Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts
New Zealand International Film Festival
10AM, Hoyts Northlands
Recloose & Frank Booker 9PM, Dux Live
SAT 10
10AM, Hoyts Northlands
MON 12 New Zealand International Film Festival
10AM, Hoyts Northlands
TUE 13 New Zealand International Film Festival
10AM, Hoyts Northlands
Hard Love local night! 10PM, Winnies Ferrymead
New Zealand International Film Festival
10AM, Hoyts Northlands
The Club Saturdays 8PM, The Club, $10
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BARS
Shit worth dRINKING
WINE CELLAR ST KEVIN’S ARCADE
It’s bohemian with a grungy, student tinge, and the Wine Cellar feels more like an underground bar in overseas than in the heart of Auckland. Forget swanky pads and high-end hangouts, this place is vintage and retro and it’s awesome. Comfy, cosy and great company, what more could you ask for?
SPRIG & FERN 342 TINAKORI RD
The Sprig & Fern is simply the best place to relax, have fun and drink superbly good, naturally brewed, craft beer, ale or cider. The tavern has 19 taps with a wide range of craft beers from Blonde to Porter and also seasonal brews and ciders.
PEQUEÑO
Pequeño is a warm and comfortable lounge bar with leather chairs and couches situated in the basement of the historic Savoy building. With their knowledgeable and friendly staff, serving a variety of local and international wines, spirits, cocktails, single malt whiskeys and a selection of Cuban cigars, Pequeño offers an atmospheric alternative for those seeking refuge from the city bars. The bar features an open fire with authentic brick interior, and an outdoor smoking area. Pequeño first opened its doors in March 2002. With its decor mainly sourced in Spain, it gave Dunedin its first “European style… hard to find… upmarket bar.”
OPeN MiDDay Daily & 7PM SaturDayS
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Friday 9th
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12 uP’N COMerS ON Stage live fOr laughS free fOr all frOM 8PM
Saturday 10th
Ck1 SPiNS retrO frOM 6PM haPPy half hOurS 12, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10PM
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50 PRINCES ST
DAYTIME
SPORTS BAR
OPEN LATE
DANCE FLOOR
FOOD
ONE NIGHT STAND
HIPSTER FRIENDLY
LIVE MUSIC
AFTER WORK
CRAFT BEERS
shit worth Drinking
auckland BARS AND EATERIES 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.
BIG J’S
1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington, 5790340 Big J’s - Gourmet burgers rated no.1 via Concrete Play Ground and The Corporate Lunch Box websites. Home of Auckland’s best Burgers.
THE CLADDAGH
Malt Bar
DE POST
THE PADDINGTON
372-376 Broadway, 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.
466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available.
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.
DING DONG LOUNGE
26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.
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.
442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.
PINXTOS
Shadows Student Bar Auckland University, L3, 34 Princes St, 366 0544 Everybody is welcome. Party action every night of the week. DJ’s, pool tables, movies, quiz, karaoke, happy hours galore.
VERONA
169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Iconic K Rd hangout with cosy booths, delicious wholesome food, late night Djs & live music, cocktails, freshly squeezed juice & organic tap beer. Open 7 days 7am (9am weekends) till late.
128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*
Q Theatre FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB
1 Wellesley St West, 377-3142 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.
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.
305 Queen Street Early morning coffee, scones and cool spaces for socialising and sharing ideas. Range of lunch options. Excellent wine list and a stylish selection of tapas, pizzas, platters and dinner options.
BREW ON QUAY
102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.
Citizen ParK
424 New North Rd, 846-4964 SoCal inspired garden bar with great food and a social-friendly atmosphere. Relaxed place to come eat, drink, and mingle.
FIDDLER IRISH BAR
71 Victoria St West A small, but perfectly formed, authentic Irish bar with some of Aucklands friendliest bar staff.
IPANEMA BAR & RESTAURANT
2 Ponsonby Road Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed with classic & contemporary Brazilian music & culture.
REVELRY
106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian parlour meets opium den chic. Asian fusion style eatery set in a bohemian parlour.
SALE ST
7 Sale St, 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery, celebrated garden bar and a private Velvet Room!
THE WINDSOR CASTLE
144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.
tours & events
Upcoming tours & events AKON AND T.I.(US)
Wed 09 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
ALL TIME LOW (US)
Tue 27 Aug The Powerstation, Auckland
AMANDA PALMER (US)
Wed 04 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 06 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland
ANBERLIN (US)
Wed 31 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland
ARMAGEDDON
Fri 25 Oct - Sun 28 Oct ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
BEACH FOSSILS (US)
Mon 23 Sep Bodega, Wellington Tue 24 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland
Tue 20 Aug TSB Showplace, New Plymouth Fri 23 Aug Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton Tue 27 Aug Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Hawke’s Bay Thu 24 Oct - Fri 25 Oct Tauranga Arts Festival
BRUNO MARS (US)
Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata
CITY & COLOUR (CA)
CLASSIC HITS ACOUSTIC CHURCH TOUR
Thu 26 Sep Chapel of Christ The King, Hamilton Fri 27 Sep Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sat 28 Sep Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Mon 30 Sep St John’s Cathedral, Napier Tue 01 Oct Old St Paul’s, Wellington Thu 03 Oct Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch Sat 05 Oct Knox Church, Dunedin
Fri 17 Jan Western Springs, Auckland
BLACKLISTT
Sat 28 Sep Zeal - Henderson, Auckland Thu 03 Oct Refuel, Dunedin Fri 04 Oct The Bedford Big Top, Christchurch Sat 05 Oct Riwaka Hotel, Nelson Thu 10 Oct James Cabaret, Wellington Fri 11 Oct Cossie Club, Upper Hutt Sat 12 Oct The Mayfair, New Plymouth Thu 17 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 18 Oct Altitude, Hamilton Sat 19 Oct Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Thu 24 Oct Stampede Bar, Papakura Sat 26 Oct Brewers Bar Field, Mt Maunganui
BRAVE
Wed 07 Aug - Sat 10 Aug Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland Wed 14 Aug - Thu 15 Aug Massey Studio Lab, Auckland
Thu 08 Aug Bodega, Wellington Fri 09 Aug Rhythm, New Plymouth Sat 10 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland
HEAD LIKE A HOLE
Thu 08 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland Fri 09 Aug Altitude, Hamilton Sat 10 Aug Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Thu 15 Aug Bodega, Wellington Fri 16 Aug Dux Live, Christchurch Sat 17 Aug The Royal Hotel, Palmerston North
Tue 06 Aug - Sun 29 Sep Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
Mon 16 Dec The Civic, Auckland Wed 18 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington
BIG DAY OUT 2014
THE HARD ONS (AU)
Thu 12 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 13 Sep Opera House, Wellington Sat 14 Sep Christchurch Arts Festival Sun 15 Sep Christchurch Arts Festival
CAMP A LOW HUM 2014
Thu 17 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 18 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 19 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
Wed 09 Oct Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Fri 11 Oct James Smith Basement, Wellington Sat 12 Oct Union Hall, Dunedin
CALEXICO (US)
BERNARD FANNING (AU)
BEYONCE (US)
FLUME (AU)
Fri 09 Aug Ink Bar, Auckland
BEERVANA
Fri 30 Aug The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 31 Aug Parthenon, Wellington
Wed 04 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 05 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 06 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
BULLETPROOF
CALIFORNIA DESIGN 1930 - 1965
Fri 09 Aug - Sat 10 Aug Westpac Stadium, Wellington
FLEETWOOD MAC (UK/US)
THE DATSUNS
Thu 29 Aug The Ballroom, Whangarei Fri 30 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 31 Aug The Royal, Palmerston North Thu 05 Sep Mayfair, New Plymouth Fri 06 Sep The Cabana, Napier Sat 07 Sep King Street Live, Masterton Thu 12 Sep Bodega, Wellington Fri 13 Sep Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 14 Sep Refuel, Dunedin
DISCLOSURE (UK)
Fri 27 Sep Town Hall, Auckland
THE DRONES (AU)
Fri 04 Oct, The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 05 Oct Bodega, Wellington
The Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival Sat 14 Sep Forsyth Bar Stadium, Dunedin
FAT FREDDY’S DROP
Fri 13 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 14 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Sun 15 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 20 Sep Opera House, Wellington
FLY MY PRETTIES
Thu 05 Sep Te Ahu, Kaitaia Fri 06 Sep Turner Centre, Kerikeri Sat 07 Sep Forum North Expo Hall, Whangarei Sun 08 Sep Town Hall, Dargaville Tue 10 Sep Mercury Theatre, Auckland Wed 11 Sep Mercury Theatre, Auckland Thu 12 Sep Founders Theatre, Hamilton Fri 13 Sep The Devon Hotel, New Plymouth Sat 14 Sep The Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Sun 15 Sep Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Hastings Wed 18 Sep The Opera House, Wellington Fri 20 Sep Nelson School of Music, Nelson Sat 21 Sep NBS Theatre, Westport Sun 22 Sep The Fletcher Building Festival Club, Christchurch Wed 25 Sep Ashburton Events Centre, Ashburton Thu 26 Sep The Union Hall, Dunedin Sat 28 Sep Wanaka Events Centre, Wanaka Sun 29 Sep Queenstown Memorial Hall, Queenstown Wed 02 Oct The Civic Theatre, Invercargill
FOALS (UK)
Sat 05 Oct Town Hall, Auckland
GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SHOWCASES
Thu 05 Sep Mighty Mighty, Wellington Thu 05 Sep San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Sat 07 Sep Galatos Live, Auckland Mon 09 Sep Fletcher Building Festival Club, Christchurch
GOING GLOBAL DAYTIME SESSIONS
Thu 05 Sep CQ Function Centre, Wellington Sat 07 Sep Aut City Campus, Auckland Mon 09 Sep Fletcher Building Festival Club, Christchurch
HOLLYWOODFUN DOWNSTAIRS
Wed 28 Aug Puppies, Wellington Thu 29 Aug The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 30 Aug Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland Sat 31 Aug Brewers Bar, Mt. Maunganui Thu 05 Sep Beach Bar, Invercargill Fri 06 Sep Re:Fuel, Dunedin Sat 07 Sep Darkroom, Christchurch Fri 27 Sep San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Sat 28 Sep Space Monster, Whanagnui
HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE Tue 31 Dec Stonybridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island
IMAGINE DRAGONS (US)
Tue 15 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
JAGWAR MA (AU)
Wed 07 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland
THE JAPANDROIDS (CA)
Thu 05 Sep ReFuel, Dunedin Fri 06 Sep Bodega, Wellington Sat 07 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland
JUSTIN BIEBER (CA)
Sat 23 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
KAIKOURA SUMMERSOUNDS Sat 11 Jan - Sun 12 Jan Cnr Harnetts & Old Beach Rd, Kaikoura
KATCHAFIRE
Fri 16 Aug The Commercial Hotel, Whakatane Sat 17 Aug The G2 Events Centre, Tauranga Thu 22 Aug Saints and Sinners, Invercargill Fri 23 Aug Sammys, Dunedin Sat 24 Aug Mint Bar, Wanaka Sun 25 Aug Loco, Queenstown Fri 30 Aug The James Cabaret, Wellington Sat 31 Aug Travelodge, Palmerston North
tours & events
Upcoming tours & events Fri 06 Sep The Ballroom, Whangarei Fri 20 Sep The Altitude, Hamilton Sat 21 Sep Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Beach Fri 27 Sep The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 28 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland
NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL (US)
SPLORE 2014
Wed 20 Nov Sammy’s, Dunedin Fri 22 Nov James Cabaret, Wellington Sat 23 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 24 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland
Fri 14 Feb - Sun 16 Feb Tapapakanga Regional Park
STAN WALKER
LA DE DA
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough Vineyards
LEONARD COHEN (CA)
Sat 14 Dec Cbs Arena, Christchurch Tue 17 Dec Tsb Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 21 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
LIGHTNING BOLT (US)
OPERA IN CONCERT: THE RAKES PROGRESS
Mon 21 Oct Puppies, Wellington Tue 22 Oct Puppies, Wellington Wed 23 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 24 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland
NZ HERALD PREMIER SERIES: VOICES OF YOUTH
M.D.C
NORTHERN BASS
Sat 17 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland
MICHAEL WINSLOW (US)
Sun 11 Aug Founders Theatre, Hamilton Mon 12 Aug ASB Theatre, Auckland Tue 13 Aug Municipal Theatre, Napier Wed 14 Aug Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Fri 16 Aug Town Hall, Dunedin Sat 17 Aug CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
Thu 15 Aug Town Hall, Auckland
Fri 09 Aug Town Hall, Auckland
PASSENGER (UK)
Thu 28 Nov Opera House, Wellington Fri 29 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai
OLLY MURS (UK)
Thu 07 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
ONE DIRECTION (UK)
Thu 10 Oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Sat 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
Wed 04 Sep Civic Theatre, Rotorua Thu 05 Sep Founders Theatre, Hamilton Fri 06 Sep Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sat 07 Sep Town Hall, Auckland Tue 10 Sep War Memorial Hall, Edgecumbe Wed 11 Sep Waitomo Cultural Centre, Te Kuiti Thu 12 Sep TSB Arena, New Plymouth Fri 13 Sep Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North Sat 14 Sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 16 Sep Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Tue 17 Sep Town Hall, Masterton Thu 19 Sep Air Force Museum Wigram, Christchurch Fri 20 Sep Regent Theatre, Dunedin Sat 21 Sep Civic Theatre, Invercargill Wed 25 Sep Regent Theatre, Greymouth Thu 26 Sep NBS Theatre, Westport Fri 27 Sep Nelson College School Hall, Nelson Mon 30 Sep Town Hall, Dannevirke Tue 01 Oct Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Hastings Wed 02 Oct Great Lakes Centre, Taupo Thu 03 Oct Town Hall, Pukekohe Fri 04 Oct Forum North, Whangarei
SUPERVILLAINS RMC Paul Colman & Steve Apirana
Wed 07 Aug, Elim Christian Centre East, Auckland Thu 08 August, Elim Christian Centre, Whangarei Fri 09 Aug, Vision Church Eastside, Hamilton Sat 10 Aug, Living Well Church, Rotorua Sun 11 Aug, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Tauranga Wed 14 Aug, Knox Church Waitara, New Plymouth Thurs 15 Aug, Crossroads Church, Palmerston North Fri 16 Aug, Elim International Church, Wellington Sat 17 Aug, Bay City Outreach Centre, Hastings Sun 18 Aug, C3 Church, Taupo
RHYTHM & VINES 2014
Sun 29 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Waiohika Estate vineyard, Gisborne
RIHANNA (BB)
Thu 06 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 07 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
RIPPON FESTIVAL
Sat 01 Feb Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka
SALT N PEPA (US)
Fri 15 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
SHAHRUKH KHAN (IN)
Fri 04 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland
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SLAVA (US)
Sat 10 Aug Cassette Nine, Auckland
Fri 09 Aug San Francisco Bath House, Wellington Sat 17 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland
TAYLOR SWIFT (US)
Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
TELEVISION (US)
Thu 24 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
THOMAS OLIVER
Sat 21 Sep St Peter’s Hall, Paekakariki Sun 22 Sep Moorings, Wellington Wed 25 Sep Snug, New Plymouth Thu 26 Sep Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton Fri 27 Sep House Session, Auckland Sat 28 Sep Wine Cellar, Auckland Sun 29 Sep Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Wed 02 Oct Major Toms, Tauranga Thu 03 Oct Blackbarn Bistro, Havelock North
WARHOL: IMMORTAL Tue 06 Aug - Sun 25 Aug Te Papa, Wellington
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ANIKA MOA
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background as a musician. My passion is music, but mostly the art of songwriting and writing that perfect song which I aim to do every time I put pen to paper. I have been in the “music industry” for about a hundred years, but I’m only 33! I am writing my fifth album very slowly and balancing life as a mother and a touring artist. It’s an extremely rich and fulfilling life with lots of ups and downs and I really love what I do. How would you describe FMP to someone that hadn’t heard about it? FMP is a collection of various artists being together and creating a new sound. It has all the flair and promise of watching something really beautiful unfold around you. It’s pretty awesome to be a part of. Are you excited about joining Fly My Pretties? Is it your first time? I am happy to be touring with some really lovely, down-to-earth people. It is my first time. What do you think you will bring to FMP this year? I can bring my harmonies and sense of humour to the gang! Also, my sexiness and smoking eyes. How does it feel to go on such an extensive tour across the country? I tour all the time so it’s like being back with a great friend. I love Aotearoa and meeting new and exciting crazies from all over. My favourite places to go are Central Otago and up north. Beaches and snow. What are you looking forward on this tour? I’m looking forward to getting good sleeps and eating lots. I am a simple man. Have you worked with any of the cast members before? If so in what capacity? I have toured with both Barnaby and Mel Parsons on my solo tours that I do annually. The others I haven’t met or sung with... until now! I love meeting new musicians and hearing what they can give to new music. It’s a breath of fresh air.
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BARNABY WEIR
How did the concept come about? Why did you call it FMP? I wanted to do a musical showcase in a more theatrical way, so I asked some of my friends from different bands if they’d be interested. I had a bunch of songs that weren’t for the Black Seeds and needed an outlet. That’s how it began and when I propsed this to Mikee from Loop he agreed it would be fun and we went from there. The name comes from The Wizard Of Oz when the Wicked Witch of the East says (not exactly), “Fly my pretties, fly” when she releases her flying monkeys to go get Dorothy. This is the fifth FMP tour, what inspires you to keep doing them? I think working with new people inspires me. Trying to think outside the square also inspires me. And for me, the challenge of it all is really inspiring too. It’s a great way to explore different musical styles too and I love recording and mixing the live show too. How do you choose the cast? I just go to a lot of shows and meet people along the way, and then think about the cast like a list of ingredients for a magic meal! We want variety, but also need that special stock that makes it rich and tasty. Every year there has been incredible visuals to accompany the live show, what can we expect this year? This time round we are going to evolve the visual componant to the show, using a blend of heritage footage and tales from each town we visit. We are still developing this, but no doubt we will create a spectacular backdrop and set design for the show. Not only the ringmaster of FMP, you are also the lead singer of acclaimed band The Black Seeds AND you have a solo career. How do you juggle your musical triplets? It’s easier than it sounds really. I guess you just have to be really organised, which my mangagers help with and then stick to the plan and keep writing music for each project. It’s a real pleasure and honour to work with these different groups and it’s refreshing to mix up the styles I play and release.
KARA GORDON
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background as a musician. I have been playing guitar since I was six years old, played 150 gigs a year since about 13 (from pubs clubs to stadiums and festivals). Studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, played with/or supported a lot of my musical heroes such as Slash, Joe Satriani, Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple and many top international/ national acts. I just recently caught up with Alabama3 and did a full blues album in London, as well as tour in Switzerland (Zurich, Montreux and across Switzerland). How would you describe FMP to someone that hadn’t heard about it? I’d describe FMP as a collaboration of top musicians playing blues, roots, funky music – all the while having a great time, entertaining and experimenting, and pushing music to a different level. Are you excited about joining Fly My Pretties? Is it your first time? Totally excited. This is my first time, but I’ve been following FMP as a few of my mates have the record. It’s a real honour to be on board. Provide one sentence about why you are excited to visit each town. Whangarei – Love Whangarei. Played here too. There’s a cool pizza place up there – Pizza Belgrade. Dargaville – I don’t know what to expect there, but a couple of my mates from the area. Keen to check it out. Hamilton – Good ol’ Tron. My cuz lives down there and I have played there a bit. Wellington – I love Wellington. Had some great times there where I first met Barnaby. Nelson – Last time I was here was ages ago, since I was opening for a Rolling Stone tribute band from Holland. Christchurch – Love Christchurch, played a wicked gig in Lyttelton. Also doing a couple of dates there August before FMP tour. Dunedin – Love it there, opened for Sir Elton John! Has great student community. Played with some cool musos there too at the Octagon.
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How would you describe FMP to someone that hadn’t heard about it? Fly My Pretties is a travelling collaborative musical extravaganza! Established songwriters and the cream of New Zealand’s multi-instrumentalists come together to put on a top-notch show. Are you excited about joining Fly My Pretties? Is it your first time? Yeah I’m excited, it’s going to be a blast. This is the first time I’ve been involved with Fly My Pretties, and I’m really looking forward to the collaborative aspect of shows. What do you think you will bring to FMP this year? Hopefully some good songs and a bit of fun to the road... How does it feel to go on such an extensive tour across the country? I tour quite a lot in New Zealand, but it never gets old! There are some new places for me on the itinerary. I’ve never played in Kaitaia, so that’ll be fun. What are you looking forward on this tour? The shows, the people, the places... everything really! I love touring as it’s such a great way to connect with audiences. I find especially when we travel to the smaller towns and places outside of the main centres audiences are so appreciative as they are often missed off tour itineraries. Have you worked with any of the cast members before? If so in what capacity? I’ve toured with Anika before and we’ve worked together on various projects. She sang harmonies on my last album, I covered one of her tracks for her covers album, and I supported her 2010 NZ Solo Tour. Lastly, what is something interesting fans might not know about you? Fans can find out most things about me by listening to my songs... bit of an open book really.
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Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background as a musician. Being 18 years old, I still have a relatively short history as a musician. Apart from playing instruments since I was about 10, I never took music seriously until I started listening to musicians like Conor O’Brien and Bob Dylan, and began writing songs. Eventually I started writing with a few people which then became my closest friends, and we called ourselves Five Mile Town, and that’s where I am now! Of course a lot has happened between two years ago and now. The band and the career has grown, we’ve even relocated. But my history as a musician is still very much in the present. How would you describe FMP to someone that hadn’t heard about it? I was honestly unsure myself to begin with! But Fly My Pretties is a collaboration of some of New Zealand’s best musicians, ranging from the up-and-coming to the current and the classic. We tour around the country and release a live album. How did the opportunity come about? I heard through my band’s manager that I may have been shortlisted to be a cast member of Fly My Pretties, and it wasn’t too long until I was asked to be a part of the cast. My band Five Mile Town have a great relationship with Mikee Tucker from Loop, him having booked us on some awesome shows. So I guess the right people knew who I was and how to get a hold of me. How does it feel to go on such an extensive tour across the country? The tour lined up for Fly My Pretties is definitely huge, considering I haven’t toured for much more than four to five dates in one go. I’m really quite curious about what kind of toll a month on the road will take on me. But I’m incredibly excited to say the least, I really don’t know what to expect. What are you looking forward on this tour? I’m honestly really excited to see New Zealand more. This tour will take us from the top of the country right down to the bottom, through pretty much every major town.
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DLR 2013 sees DLR step up to his solo Drum & Bass career off the back of a split with long time production partner Octane. He begun 2013 in a dramatic way announcing his solo stance with releases and impending releases on Metalheadz, Dispatch, Prolix’s Trendkill Records, Break’s imprint; Symmetry Recordings, and a remix for Spectrasoul on Shogun Audio. This is one male happy being his own wingman. ESSENTIAL LISTENING OCTANE & DLR METHOD IN THE MADNESS (ALBUM – 2012) BUCK ROGERS & IMAGINE THIS ‘BOUNCE (DLR REMIX)’ (SINGLE - 2013) SPECTRASOUL ‘SOMETIMES WE LIE’ (DLR REMIX)’ (SINGLE - 2013) SEE THEM DJ: DLR (UK) & SAFIRE (AUS) FRI 09 AUG BACCO ROOM, AUCKLAND
JANELLE KLEINHANS MATCHETT Addicted to Hard House What was the premise behind starting the London Hard House Reunion in 2011? Well, where do I start! LHHR was a dream of mine for a very long time. I left South Africa for London when I was only 20 and spent some of the best years of my life there. Clubbing was a huge part of my experience and I met some amazing people from all over the world, most of whom I’m still in touch with today. I fell in love with my other half during those three years and moved to New Zealand with him where I constantly pined for those precious times and family in the UK. The Solid Sunday Nutter page on Facebook reunited me with fellow Hard House lovers from that era and it was a passing comment that got it all started. I posted that I wished we could have a reunion and all see each other again, even if it was just the once. My good friend, Steve Ryan, a former resident DJ at Solid Sunday, saw my post and asked if I was serious, and of course I was. Just being a clubber myself I had no idea how to pull something like this together, but with Steve’s motivation we decided to put it out there and see what reaction we get back, never thinking it would be such a popular idea. My vision was to recreate a night out clubbing in London, yet in Auckland as to catch up with old friends, reminiscing about the old days and all dancing under the same roof one more time. I started the London Reunion page on Facebook and told everyone we needed a 1000 likes from definite attendees to get the gig up and running... we managed to get 1500+ likes from all over Australia & New Zealand… and so the London Hard House Reunion was born!
Who are the crew behind the LHHR? I created my company Audio Addiction Ltd when the idea took off and my wonderful husband became my No. 1 supporter and right hand man. Over time the crew expanded to a few key members who helped take the event to the level it is today! Eamonn Fevah from Fevah fame got involved really early on, offering advice and guidance. He also introduced me to international hard dance superstar DJ and owner of Masif Records Steve Hill, who is now my business partner and mentor. Mandy Suess from Fevah FM was my rock from the get go and with her experience and inside knowledge, she’s helped me promote and engage with the social media audience on many levels. It has been a team effort. I had the dream but they all helped realise it! Favourite LHHR moment so far? Oh, that’s a hard one. I have so many! I think the biggest moment for me was walking outside Studio at the start of the night in 2011, the doors hadn’t even opened yet and the queue was like four people deep & all the way down the road. The crowd was filled with happy, smiling people – just how I remember it from my London days. That moment took my breath away and I felt an overwhelming feeling of pride for what we had accomplished. I’ll treasure that always. 10 Essential London Hard House Reunion Classics: BK & ANDY FARLEY - ‘KHEMIKAL IMBALANCE’ (2001) DEAN PETERS & THE EDISON FACTOR - ‘THE BEGINNING (BK REMIX)’ (2001) DIRT DEVILS - ‘THE DRILL’ (2000) HYPERLOGIC - ‘ONLY ME (STIMULANT DJS REMIX)’ (2000) PARKER & CLIND - ‘GENERATOR’ (1999) PHLASH! FEAT STEVE HILL - ‘FRANTIC THEME (GET A LIFE… (KUMARA RE-RUB)’ (2000) SIGNUM - ‘WHAT YA GOT 4 ME’ (1998) STEVE BLAKE - ‘EXPRESSION’ (1998) TONY DE VIT - ‘THE DAWN (PAUL JANES REMIX)’ (2000) WEIRDO - ‘CURVA PELIGROSSA’ (1998) SEE THEM DJ: TIDY BOYS, ANDY WHITBY, BK, NICK SENTIENCE, KARIM, ILOGIK, STEVE HILL
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TEKNIK South Island born and breed Drum & Bass supremo Teknik has been quietly churning away quality tunes since he emerged with his first remix in 2002. Since then he’s shared the studio with the New Zealand elite of the sound including The Upbeats, Bulletproof, Dose, Cern and Trei releasing countless predominantly dark edgy rollers for front running labels such as Renegade Hardware, Commercial Suicide, Citrus and local favourite Cyanide. In 2013 Teknik has been focused on selected gigs up and down Aotearoa. ESSENTIAL LISTENING THE UPBEATS FEATURING TEKNIK ‘POISON’ (SINGLE – 2007) CERN, DOSE & TEKNIK ‘HUNTSVILLE’ (SINGLE – 2011) BULLETPROOF, DOSE & TEKNIK ‘THAW’ (SINGLE – 2011) SEE HIM DJ: BASS CLINIC: 100% NZ MUSIC PRODUCERS SAT 17 AUG DUX LIVE, CHRISTCHURCH
FLOSSTRADAMUS Trap music gods Flosstradamus have had a huge year taking elements of Hardstyle, Hip Hop, Moombahton and infusing them into what I describe as the electronic equivalent of teen angst. Expect an unusually high turnout of flat peaks for this set. DILLON FRANCIS Forget about his outstanding musical talents. Simply head to his social media sites to view his solid collection of pisstake videos on Deep House, his collection of animal photoshops and his video remake of that famous pottery scene from the movie Ghost with producer 12th Planet. SEE THEM DJ: BIG DAY OUT 2014 FRI 17 JAN WESTERN SPRINGS, AUCKLAND
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Steve Lind aka Spenda C is an influential figure in the current Australian bass music scene. Maybe it’s his knack for producing several styles of music under aliases such as The Mane Thing, The Hump Day Project and of course his most successful moniker to date Spenda C. Hailed by many as the leader of Trap music in Australia his productions dominate the largest dance music digital portals like beatport.com finding favour commonly in the Hip Hop and Dubstep charts. His label resume reads like the bible of bass music down under with his musical magic being picked up by the labels Klub Kids, Ministry Of Sound, Xelon and Central Station. The proof of your production merit is in who plays it and with visionaries like Krafty Kuts, A-Skillz, Diplo and Craze it’s fair to say he’s reaching A list status each and every time. ESSENTIAL LISTENING ‘GETTING DUMB’ (SINGLE - 2012) VATO GONZALES VS DONAE’O & LETHAL BIZZLE ‘NOT A SAINT (SPENDA C REMIX)’ (SINGLE - 2013) SPENDA C & RICO TUBBS ‘SHAKEDOWN’ (SINGLE - 2013) FRI 09 AUG GOLDFINCH, AUCKLAND SAT 10 AUG BACK BAR, HAMILTON
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PETITION TO ADD SUBTITLE LISTING TO STEAM An English gamer calling herself “Krissy B” has launched an online petition in an attempt to convince the PC digital distribution service Steam to add information on their store listings as to whether or not a game supports subtitles. “There [have] been several games on Steam I have purchased that do not have subtitles and are [therefore] unplayable for me,” Krissy explained. “I don’t think in this day and age that I’m asking much to know if I can play a game or not.” The usefulness of the information, Krissy suggest, will extend beyond the hearing impaired. “It would not only be people with a hearing loss that benefit from this feature,” she continued, “but [also] those who speak other languages or struggle with peoples [sic] accents in games.”
PREVIEW: KILLZONE MERCENARY Killzone Mercenary is a brand new installment in the long running PlayStation exclusive first person shooter series, crafted this time around for Sony’s struggling PlayStation Vita handheld. When I played the game at E3, I was impressed; After playing through the latest demo, I’m blown away. The gist of Mercenary is pretty simple; Set after the events that transpired during the first Killzone, the story revisits many key plot points raised in the main trilogy albeit from an all-new perspective. In Mercenary, you play as a gun for hire; Your services are alternately acquired by both sides in the conflict (the ISA and the Helghast) the goal is to make money, not friends.
DIGITAL NATIONZ ANNOUNCED A new expo based on “digital entertainment” has been announced, planned for Auckland’s Vector Arena in September. Called Digital Nationz, the two-day event will provide “the first public opportunity for Kiwis to experience the next generation of consoles,” according to the press release. “[Microsoft and Sony] will each have large stands at the event, not only showing off their latest consoles loaded with the newest titles for gamers to try, but also upcoming titles for PS3, PS VITA and XBOX 360” the announcement states. Other planned events include a History of Video Games Museum, a “Digital Artz” gallery and “sneak peeks into cutting edge technologies such as 3D printers, The Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset, and other exciting innovations.” Pricing for the event starts at $14, with weekend passes and VIP tickets also available. Digital Nationz runs over the weekend of 28-29 September.
The mission in the demo is multifaceted; You first have to assault a base, flip some switches, and then get out alive. There’s a bunch of neat twists in there, but to avoid spoiling the story, I’ll omit the details. The point is, it’s all nicely presented (with both in-game and movie-type cinematics setting the scene), and provides enough context to keep the adrenaline flowing without being particularly original. It’s good. What’s great about the game is the sheer number of options at the player’s disposal. I died a bunch of times, and played through it a bunch of times, too, which gave me ample opportunity to explore and experiment. From the typical run ‘n’ gun approach to full stealth, everything’s possible; You can sneak around, look for a higher path, plan your kills strategically to minimize risk, or just buy the biggest gun and make with the explosions. The addition of a minimap that shows not only the location of the enemies but also their alert status and facing direction might sound like a cheat, but instead it opens up the gameplay and affords you many more possibilities than you’d have without it. If you’ve still got a Vita, then (and you should, it really is a great device and you can get ‘em pretty cheap if you look around), and you like the idea of playing a console quality FPS wherever you happen to be, you absolutely must keep an eye out for Killzone Mercenary. It’s out mid September. WRITTEN BY ALAN BELL
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In the four years since their debut album To Lose My Life… smashed through the charts on the back of anthemic singles ‘Unfinished Business’ and ‘Death’, London rockers White Lies have been happily embracing the resurgence of post-punk inspired indie-pop which has seen them follow in the footsteps of bands such as Franz Ferdinand, Interpol and Arcade Fire to become ubiquitous across the global airwaves. The band’s debut album shot to number one in the UK and has been followed by a frenzied period of high profile support slots (including tours with Kings of Leon & Coldplay) as well as touting their wares at every major festival on the planet. Big TV is the band’s third album, following on from 2011’s Ritual and continues the band’s frenetic forays into the realms of dark, detached yet undeniably uplifting indie rock. As with their previous two albums, the tracks here are powered by the warm strains of vocalist Harry McVeigh’s commanding baritone. The lead singer’s deep, nuanced, almost melancholy vocal style has led to endless comparisons to 80’s icons Ian Curtis and David Bowie, and from the sound of the twelve tunes included here it looks pretty certain these comparisons will long continue. The album was recorded in Brussels with producer Ed Buller and features a sound, which sees the band enthusiastically embrace their 80’s influences while still retaining the unmistakably familiar White Lies sound of previous outings. Textured synths and pulsating loops confidently intertwine with buoyant melodies, giving the album an epic and almost nostalgic feel. It’s clear from the outset that the sound has expanded, with the title track wasting no time escalating into its manic, thumping refrain. Driven by chorus-drenched guitar riffs and meandering Killers-esque synths, McVeigh laments the trials and tribulations of modern urban living: “True it’s a beautiful view, but you know they’re gonna set it on fire when they feel like something new”. The first single from the album, ‘There Goes Our Love Again’ epitomises the band’s irrepressible ability to seamlessly blend lightness and dark. Beginning as a slow burning, aching dedication to lost love, with
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