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Rudimental are returning to New Zealand for two all age shows. The quartet has had huge success with their debut album, Home this year. In the return to the southern hemisphere for Australia’s Future Music Festival, Rudimental will make a special detour to New Zealand bringing their full live show and will be joined by Gorgon City. TICKETS ON SALE: 9AM, TUE 29 OCT TUE 04 MAR VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND
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The annual Classic Hits Winery Tour is back in its 8th year, delivering 17 shows upon 16 New Zealand venues. The Exponents, Stan Walker and Breaks coop have been confirmed for next year’s lineup. Jordan Luck and his fellow Exponents can’t wait to kick off the tour on Friday January 31st. “I’m off the piss and we’re hitting the wineries…go figure! We can’t wait.” SEE TOURS AND EVENTS FOR DATES TICKETS ON SALE: THU 24 OCT
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English singer-songwriter, James Blunt, will be kicking off a tour next year with a one-off performance in Auckland. Blunt will be backed by a full band he is bringing along and supported by Australian country duo, Busby Marou. The timing for the news comes the week of James Blunt’s latest album release, Moon Landing.
Activision and Marvel have announced The Amazing SpiderMan 2 - a follow-up to last year’s The Amazing Spider-Man - which is planned for release alongside the upcoming film of the same name. The title is in development once again at Beenox; their previous Amazing Spider-Man title was generally well regarded and they also have considerable experience working on similar titles.
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The winner of the 2013 APRA Silver Scroll Award is ‘Royals’, written by Ella Yelich-O’Connor and her collaborator Joel Little, performed by Lorde. “Ella and Joel have created a song that has quite rightfully taken the world by storm. It is testament to the quality of song that it should gain such widespread support, but also be chosen as the best song of the past year by their songwriter peers” says Anthony Healy, Director of NZ Operations, APRA. The APRA Silver Scroll award has recognised songwriting excellence since 1965, paying tribute to the best song of the previous year, as voted for by APRA’s 10,000+ membership of songwriters and composers.
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Snoop Dogg has rebranded himself as Snoopzilla as he works on 7 Days of Funk. The album is a collaboration with American, modern funk musician and producer Dam-Funk (Damon Riddick). The news comes as indie label Stones Throw Records debut the first single ‘Faden Away’ on their website. According to the release on stonesthrow.com, Snoop has relabelled himself Snoopzilla in honour of Bootsy Collins, who would sometimes go by the nickname Bootzilla. “We’re the babies of the Mothership,” says Snoop. “I’ve had funk influences in my music my whole career. Dam-Funk is cold. He’s keeping the funk alive and I knew I had to get down with him.”
SERJ IS BACK
Singer, songwriter, composer, multiinstrumentalist and voice of rock band System of a Down, Serj Tankian is bringing his critically acclaimed Orca & Elect the Dead Symphony Tour to Christchurch in March 2014. Tankian has just completed a hugely successful European tour. This, his only New Zealand concert, will be performed alongside the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. “It is an unbelievable privilege for us to be sharing the stage with such an outstanding musician such as Serj Tankian.” commented Gretchen La Roche, Artistic Manager for the CSO. SEE THEM LIVE: SERJ TANKIAN & CSO SAT 29 MAR CBS CANTERBURY ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH TICKETS ON SALE: MON 04 NOV TICKETEK.CO.NZ
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Show Me Shorts have unveiled their lineup of local and international short films. The festival has seen entries from over 50 countries. 40 films were selected for the programme and divided in six sessions.
Some of the films feature high profile talent such as Michael Richards (Seinfeld’s Kramer) in ‘Walk the Light’, the voices of Cate Blanchett and David Wenham in the award winning animation ‘A Cautionary Tail’, about a little girl born with a tail that expresses her emotions. The six themes for the year are Dad’s Decision, Laughing at Ourselves, Our Place, Through the Looking Glass, Interface and My Generation.
Favourite drink? Craft beer. Favourite restaurant/café? Chocolate Fish Café in Shelly Bay. Favourite takeaway? Oriental Thai - on the way home from a concert. Favourite colour? Red. It’s bright and bold - definitely a First Violin colour. Favourite classic film? The Wizard of Oz – I’ve watched it so many times with my kids but have never tired of it. Favourite childhood memory? Walking with bare feet along the beach at Makara, Wellington.
Visit showmeshorts.co.nz for a complete programme, more information and locations partaking in the festival. SHOW ME SHORTS WED 06 NOV CAPITOL CINEMA, AUCKLAND
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Favourite party food? Prawn swizzle sticks – the ones that Crowne Plaza do, which are great after a concert with a craft beer! Favourite vice? Really fast things: sailing, motorboats, and mountain bikes. Favourite ‘90s TV show? The Sopranos.
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Favourite word? Faster!
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Favourite venue? Auckland Town Hall – great acoustics.
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Favourite candy bar? Nice and Natural Nut Bar. I eat them when I’m out cycling. Favourite current TV show? Scandal. FIREWORKS AND FANTASY THU 07 NOV FOUNDERS THEATRE, HAMILTON FRI 08 NOV TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND SAT 09 NOV MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON
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WED 23 OCT LIGHTNING BOLT
CUBAN NIGHT
WHAMMY BAR
ATICO
9PM, $39.50, UTR.CO.NZ
8PM
The formidable duo of Brian Chippendale and Brian Gibson are arriving back in New Zealand to destroy eardrums. Known for their guerrilla-style live performances – where they typically play on the ground rather than a stage, with the crowd gathered around them.
Every Friday and Saturday throughout October, Atico is hosting Latin night – food, dance and music, all themed around the colourful culture of South America and the Caribbean. Cuban Night features Chango Rey, a master of Afro Caribbean beats, understands the importance of a dance number.
SAT 26 OCT
COMMON KINGS ALTITUDE BAR
NIK KERSHAW
7.30PM, $45-55, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
PADDINGTON LIVE
If there is one thing these boys have in common, it’s their ability to make sweet, sweet sounds of summer. Common Kings are heading out this spring on their Summer Anthems Tour, bringing a little of the sunshine into your season ahead of the party months.
8.30PM, $60, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
UK legend Nik Kershaw is playing five intimate acoustic shows across the country. This is Kershaw’s first New Zealand tour since sold-out shows in 1985. That same year he played Live Aid at Wembley to a worldwide audience of millions, and his chart-topping album The Riddle spent 33 weeks in the NZ Top 40.
THU 24 OCT TELEVISION THE POWERSTATION
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BLACKLISTT BREWERS BAR, MT MAUNGANUI
8PM, $85, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ 6.30PM, $40, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Singer/guitarist Tom Verlaine, bassist Fred Smith, drummer Billy Ficca and guitarist Jimmy Rip will perform works from the Television cannon including hits from their 1977 masterpiece Marquee Moon . Joining them is Ed Kuepper from Australian heroes the Saints, performing an acoustic set.
After band break ups, the infamous name dilemma and eight years, it’s time for Blacklistt to release their debut album! Playing all their guitar-heavy beats, plus all the Blindspott tracks that made them a household name, their nationwide tour is set to deliver a whole new level of awesome from the Kiwi rockers.
CLANNAD
ODDISEE
OPERA HOUSE
SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE 8PM, $90-100, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
Ethereal and otherworldly, Clannad specialise in haunting ballads and virtuosic musicianship that conjures a captivating echo of an Ireland past. Their fusion of traditional Celtic music with modern folkrock has created a genre almost to itself.
9PM, $15-20, UTR.CO.NZ
Oddisee returns for The Red Bull Prodigy Project, and two exclusive shows headline support from Raiza Biza and friends: Times x Two, Tony Douglas & Dylan C in Auckland. Young Tapz, Jay Knight & Dam-G in Wellington.
CHAPEL’S 8TH BIRTHDAY 7PM
When I turned eight, I had a sleepover party with all my friends, we ate cake and gossiped about cute boys. Chapel Bar is doing something similar. Celebrate their eight birthday with complimentary Cointreau fizz cocktails and DJ Marina Katerina on the decks. There’s even a return flight to Hawaii up for grabs.
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SUN 27 OCT WAITAKERE FESTIVAL 2013 CORBAN ESTATE ART CENTRE, WAITAKERE
SLEIGH BELLS BITTER RIVALS
11.30AM-5PM
West Auckland’s favourite festival is back for a fourth year with another great line-up of local music, community projects and an abundant marketplace. This year’s line-up includes David Saunders (The 3Ds) with Street Chant, Tiny Ruins, Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes and The Eversons to name a few.
SUBTROPICA SAFARI THE BAY, WAIHEKE ISLAND
4PM, $15-20, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ
Come on over, across the bay for an afternoon of adventure on an island. Enjoy live Latin bands and tropical DJs on an outdoor stage with a view over the water. The best way to enjoy your weekend on Waiheke is sipping sangria and enjoying some of NZ’s best Latin sounds.
LABOUR WEEKEND METAL BAR MEDUSA
8PM, DOOR SALES ONLY
There’s musical entertainment for everyone this long weekend. After numerous awards, Polemicist is unleashing their ferocious sounds on Medusa’s stage. Their brand new EP, Fake Minds Think Alike, will be available on the night. With special guests Grey Skies Over Rapture, Blackwater, and Deaths Door.
8 FOOT SATIVA THE MAYFAIR
8PM, $25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
The undisputed kings of Kiwi metal are back with an album that will shake you to your core. Reuniting with original vocalist Justin “Jackhammer” Niessen and bass player Brent Fox, Sativa guitarist Gary Smith has patiently waited for the stars to align. Now, with guitarist Nik Davies and drummer Corey Friedlander, the line-up could not be any more devastatingly good.
TUE 29 OCT MATT CORBY THE POWERSTATION
8PM
Having spent the first four months of the year holed up in a variety of apartments and studios in LA, Matt then spent the month playing shows in cities across Australia. He’s finishing up with this headline show in Auckland. This will be the first time Matt and the band have been over to play to a Kiwi crowd
Brooklyn duo Sleigh Bells (singer Alexis Krauss and guitarist Derek Miller) have been turning bubblegum melodies and monster truck guitars into raucous, kick-ass noise rock since 2009’s Treats. Their latest offering and third studio album Bitter Rivals is no exception, with schoolyard chants that are snarkier, hooky pop vocals that are sweeter and enough raucous, shredding rock to bring the house down. Bitter Rivals sees the pair move away from the sleek and cleverly controlled chaos of Treats, embracing a more varied musicality and instrumentation; the menacing strummed acoustic guitar that opens ‘Bitter Rivals’, lightning-strike synths on ‘Sing Like A Wire’, and even adding a drummer to their live show. But perhaps the most notable change is a sharing of creative input. While there are a number of tracks with the familiar gang vocals, vicious and slightly brutal production, Krauss did a lot more writing for Bitter Rivals, especially on the hooky melodic choruses. The result? A record that showcases Krauss’s most tuneful and aggressive vocals yet - sometimes within the same song. Narrowing the divide between all-out noise and shimmering pop melody, opening title track ‘Bitter Rivals’ serves as the album’s no messing mission statement - this is pop music to soundtrack a demolition zone! ‘Young Legends’ probably has the album’s strongest melody and ‘To Hell With You’ is an airy ballad that shows off Krauss’s vocals with minimal
effects. ‘Sugarcane’ is a girl-group hit drowned in distortion, while ‘Minnie’ mixes metal with K-pop. ‘Tiger Kit’ sounds like Guns N’ Roses bumping up against Janet Jackson, with a door-die urgency that’s subtley spurred on by synth hits. Perhaps most surprising is ‘24’, proof that Sleigh Bells can sound wistful as well as brattish and bad-ass. But their tender side is by no means a sign they’ve gone soft. ‘Sing Like A Wire’ is as loud and corrosive as anything they’ve done before, and Miller’s walls of noise still block out most of Krauss’s words – though a handful of fierce, funny lines sneak through: “I’m sending gummy bears to the electric chair”. It’s a fitting conclusion to an album in which every moment of sweetness is followed by a deadly blast, making ‘Bitter Rivals’ their toughest and most focused work yet. Ren Kirk
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THU 24 OCT TAURANGA ART SHOW
ADAM MCGRATH MUSICIAN
MULTIPLE VENUES, TAURANGA
cool animals like bears and horses and tigers so in reality its probably some mangy dog or a gin trapped possum slowly expiring in the bush somewhere.
THU 24 OCT - SUN 03 NOV
It’s not for the newly wed and nearly dead – Tauranga is a thriving artistic community, and for 10 days and nights the town is transformed by performers, artists and writers from around the country (and the world), bringing new perspectives and radical thoughts.
Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… Saveloys boiled with a vegemite sandwich on the side.
THE LAWFATHER MAIDMENT THEATRE 7.30PM, $28, MAIDMENT.AUCKLAND.AC.NZ WED 23 OCT - FRI 25 OCT
The Lawyers’ Revue Inc. in association with AUT Business and Law presents The Lawfather, the classic tale of corruption and moral downfall centred around Vino Cannelloni, the aging patriarch of a legal empire built on precarious legal foundations where the clients’ cases are won every time, by any means necessary.
FRI 25 OCT ARMAGEDDON EXPO ASB SHOWGROWNS 6PM, $10-60, ITICKET.CO.NZ FRI 25 OCT - SUN 27 OCT
It’s the annual weekend where sci-fi fans, comic book enthusiasts and fun-loving geeks can indulge their passions, and meet some pretty cool people from the ‘biz. Big names include Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films) and Billy Boyd (Pippin in The Lord of the Rings trilogy).
What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? The Salinger documentary. Although, jazzed maybe to strong a word, let’s say cynically curious. That and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? Traversing the state highways and byways of NZ looking for an audience, a beer and book money. Either that or at home with a book and some records. What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi? Nothing good at all, unless you mix them when you’re tipping them drainwards. Your fantasy spirit animal is… I’d like to say the elusive white black bear that lives only on a Island in northern Canada, but everyone says
The best TV show around at the moment is… I’m without a TV so it’d be hard to say for sure. I like Treme and the new Ricky Gervais show Derek, which although is surfacely offensive has a real heart and is deeply kind. The best place for a date night is… The Geraldine movie theatre. You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… Were stupid enough to give it away in an interview. People say you look like… In my life people have said I look like my Dad, Mr Blonde from Reservoir Dogs, the bass player from Head Like a Hole, Matt Damon and Drew Carey and that’s all of course I only look like my Dad and Drew Carey. Kittens or puppies? Bears. SEE HIM LIVE: ADAM MCGRATH TAURANGA ARTS FESTIVAL SAT 02 NOV TV3 CRYSTAL PALACE, TAURANGA
SAT 26 OCT
BEN HURLEY & STEVE WRIGLEY
THE FETISH BALL
MAC’S BREWERY BAR AND RESTAURANT
TOTO/MONTECRISTO
8PM, $25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
These two have performed as a duo over the last year on stage and on TV with their shows World Famous in... and More Live and More Unleashed, but for two nights only, they return to their straight, unadulterated, hilarious style which made them famous.
auckland
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MUSIC
9PM-3AM, $50-120, THEFETISHBALL.COM
This widely spectacular event is set to be a fantastic night of fetish frivolity for both veterans and newbie’s alike. It is the ideal opportunity to give in to curiosity and celebrate all things kink! Toto’s gothic ambiance serves as the perfect venue to host such an occasion.
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COMEDY
christchurch
DANCE
12.30PM, $55, TICKETSTORE.ELLERSLIE.CO.NZ
It’s time to get back to the tracks and into this year’s racing season. There are nine thoroughbred races oncourse, live DJ’s – Kirsteen from George FM will be taking the party into the night. There’s also the Whips & Spurs Veronica B Best Dressed Filly and the Jacob Stone Best Dressed Colt Fashion Award.
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THU 24 OCT
15 FILMS TO WATCH THIS HALLOWEEN CAPTAIN PHILLIPS GENERAL RELEASE
Directed by United 93 and The Bourne Supremacy’s Paul Greengrass, this dramatic flick tells the true story of Captain Richard Phillips (played by a stellar Tom Hanks) and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years.
BEYOND THE EDGE GENERAL RELEASE
He was, and continues to be, our nation’s treasure. He’s on the $5 note, we have name stuff after him and now he’s immortalised on celluloid (so to speak). Beyond the Edge is a 3D feature film about Sir Edmund Hillary’s monumental and historical ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953.
IRON MAIDEN: BEHIND THE BEAST
The Shinning
Curse of Chucky
PRIME, 9.40PM
Carrie
Rosemary’s Baby
Birds
Nightmare in Elm Street
The Devil Inside
Friday The 13th
The Exorcist
Event Horizon
Cabin In The Woods
Scream
Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Blair Witch Project
Filmed during Iron Maiden’s the Round The World In 66 Days leg of The Final Frontier World Tour it follows the life of the characters behind what it takes to bring 98 live shows in 36 different countries to an audience of more than two million people – the expertise and experience, the problem-solving and successes.
FRI 25 OCT
The Evil dead
SUN 27 OCT THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW TV3, 8:30pm
ROARSOME HALLOWEEN DISNEY JUNIOR, 6PM
As well as this trademark Norton humour, viewers of the new season can also expect comedy monologues, celeb chat, eccentric stories/characters and some good old-fashioned weirdness. Together on the sofa for this week’s season premiere are Hollywood legend Harrison Ford, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, comedian Jack Whitehall, and musician James Blunt.
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Celebrate Halloween with Disney Junior’s cutest monster family – the Hugglemonsters! Starting from Saturday, there are new episodes of Henry Hugglemonster every day in the lead up to the big spook. Then, all day on the 31st, freak out with a Roarsome Halloween day.
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Any child of the ‘80s/’90s has seen their fair share of The Simpson’s Halloween specials. They are a part of our pop culture and the annual “holiday” wouldn’t be the same without it. Get into the spirit (get it? Like a ghost?) of the event with a whole week of Simpsons Halloween specials on the Box.
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TE PAPA CAFÉ 55 CABLE ST
Walking around a museum all day can be really tiring – all that knowledge, reading and seeing can take it out of you! Good thing there is a sweet pit stop on sight to recharge your energy levels. Stop by the Te Papa Café for a good, strong coffee and cake, or have a light lunch from their sandwich bar.
ALTO CAFÉ 32 MAILER ST
Govinda’s Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
High on the hill you won’t find a lonely goatherd, but you will find a local café that’s ready to please. Alto Café is a popular breakfast/brunch/lunch spot with residents and visitors alike for its filling portions and well-made cabinet and menu food.
Hare Krishna is more than people singing, dancing and having a good time down Queen Street on a Friday night. They also make delicious wholesome and hearty vegetarian meals! (We know there is more to it than that, but this food is seriously good). Govinda’s meals prepared with love and devotion. They present sanctified and truly transcendental food that not only nourishes your body, but also your soul. There’s a range of Indian, Chinese and European dishes, not to mention vegetarian ice-creams, fresh juices and herbal teas. Relax, unwind in a loving and caring environment with music and food to sooth.
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Free Entry Fri 18th Oct
Latin Dance
Sat 19th Oct
Salsa and Rumba
Fri 25th Oct
Cuban Night
Sat 26th Oct
Bossa Nova, Salsa, Boleros
Coco & Co (includ Lessons) Chico con Tumbao Chango Rey
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WELLINGTON gig guide WED 23 2013 Italian Film Festival
12:30PM, Paramount Theatre
Museum In a Pizza Box
Museum Of Wellington City & Sea
The Medicine Stand Up Comedy 8PM, The Cavern Club
The Wednesday Night Free Show 9:30PM, Mighty Mighty
THU 24
AUCKLAND gig guide Broadcasting House 1963-1997 Film Screening
4:15PM, The Film Archive
Grand Old Hayride
Ding Dong Acoustic Sessions
10:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
Ding Dong Lounge
Ministry of Kink
From The Summit
Oddisee (US) with Raiza Biza and friends
MAINZ DJ Showcase 2013
Steamworx
9PM, San Francisco Bath House, $20
Stages of Fear 8PM, Bats Theatre
The Witching Hours 6:30PM, Bats Theatre
FRI 25
ASB Theatre
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
8PM, Tyler Street Garage
Moana - My Ocean
Clannad - NZ Tour 2013
Mighty Mighty
Occupational Therapy with Bobby Brazuka & Paydirt
7.30pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro
KAIVAI & MAD HANDSOME plus DJís SNSTRA, MDM & DEAF BAY
The Eggs with DJ Rudie Bam Bam
Grand Old Hayride
Ben Walker
Clannad - NZ Tour 2013
Stages of Fear
8PM, Opera House
Niu Sila
Paekakariki Memorial Hall
2013 Italian Film Festival
12:50PM, Paramount Theatre
WED 23
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
8PM, Bats Theatre
9PM, Matterhorn, $5
The Witching Hours 6:30PM, Bats Theatre
MOCKtober Big Wednesday Fresh Comedy
8PM, The Classic Comedy Club
Niu Sila
SUN 27 2013 Italian Film Festival
1:20PM, Paramount Theatre
5PM, Barrio
THU 24 Blacklistt the Album Tour
FTE MACABRE - a Night of Rare Horrors
2PM, St James Theatre
7:30PM, Hutt Indoor Sports
8PM, Bar Medusa, $5
god bows to math 7” Release Show with Hollywoodfun Downstairs & Lost Rockets
6PM, Windsor Castle
8PM, Stampede Bar & Grill
The 2013 Pacific Beer Expo
Chapel’s 8th Birthday Party with Marina Katerina
Wellington Diwali Festival of Lights 1PM, TSB Bank Arena
7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Dan, Grunter and Friends
8:30PM, The Windsor Castle
MON 28
DJ Gabriella
9:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
Raw Meat Comedy
Smash the system
8PM, The Fringe Bar, $8
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
Few Chur Lab with KXVGXN, Sam Harman plus guest
9PM, Meow!
Stages of Fear
8PM, Verona
The Witching Hours
Freek of the Week featuring Killamanraro
8PM, Bats Theatre
6:30PM, Bats Theatre
SAT 26 2013 Italian Film Festival
12:30PM, Paramount Theatre
Avalanche City / Luke Thompson WELLINGTON 8:30PM, Meow!, $25
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The Powerstation
The Birds: Christoph El Truento & Miso Shiru 7PM, Tyler Street Garage
THE HANDSOME FAMILY 9:30PM, Leigh Sawmill
Tom Batchelor LIVE at Back Beat 8:30PM, Backbeat Bar
TWISTA LIVE @ STUDIO VENUE (AUCKLAND SHOW) 9PM, Studio the venue
8 Foot Sativa & Guests
Labour Weekend Metal 8PM, Bar Medusa, $5
Ginger Minx
FRI 25
Common Kings (Summer Anthems Tour) - Wellington
8:30PM, Puppies, $10
Resonance
Wheels on Wednesday featuring Downtown Brown
Bitchin Bingo
1PM, Paramount Theatre
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre
Dierdre Newall, Chris Heazlewood & Grant Ramsay - Tiny Pieces of Eight Tour
2013 Italian Film Festival
7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre
5PM, Barrio
From The Summit 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Louder - Metal DJs Ding Dong Lounge
Moana - My Ocean 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
8PM, Kings Arms
Alisha & Andy Jv
9PM, Tyler Street Garage
Armageddon
6PM, ASB Showgrounds
CORNERSTONE ROOTS 9:30PM, Leigh Sawmill, $25
Dean Campbell
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
DJ Adam O and TDK 9PM, Snapdragon
DJs Frank Booker & Zane Tee
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
DJ General Lee
12:30PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
DJ Jason Eli
8PM, Neighbourhood
DJ Karn Hall
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
DJ Laura Lush The Commons
DJ Paul Chankay The Deck
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auckland gig guide DJ T-Rice @ La Zeppa 5PM, La Zeppa Kitchen
DJ Zane T & DJ Killamanraro
5:30PM, Everybody`s
Fangs
Ding Dong Lounge
Friday Night with DJ T-Rice La Zeppa Kitchen
Dance Yrself Clean
Superturtle single release
8PM, The Powerstation
8PM, Tyler Street Garage
Day Dreamer
2PM, The Commons
DJ Aroha
The Commons
DJ Grantis
Fridays at Revelry with Deewhy, Ultan Burke and DJ Katana
DJ Linley Latu
9PM, Revelry
From The Summit
Everybody`s
7:30PM, The Deck
DJ Tido
8:30PM, Neighbourhood
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Foreign Faders
Jackal, Tremors, Broken Season and Goblin King
From The Summit
8:30PM, UFO, $10
Magic Roundabout with Stinky Jim and Dubhead 5PM, Verona
Moana - My Ocean
9PM, Snapdragon
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Goldfinch Hearts Keds!
10PM, Goldfinch, $10
Hallelujah Picassos 8PM, The Kings Arms
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Ian Beatmaster
Mocktober Labour Weekend Comedy Special - New Pros
Joe Walsh and Nick bring us Sunday Shennanigans
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
8PM, The Classic Comedy Club
5PM, Windsor Castle
Niu Sila
Kings of deep
7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre
Ginger Minx
The C.V.E
Latin Fever Festival
9PM, Empire Tavern
Atico Cocina
The Friday Shuffle
Moana - My Ocean
8PM, Sliders Kitchen & Bar
The Handsome Family 8PM, Galatos Live
The Turnaround! Manuel Bundy, Cian & Submariner
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Mocktober Labour Weekend Comedy Special - New Pros
8PM, The Classic Comedy Club
11PM, Galatos Basement, $15
Mr Big Stuff
SAT 26
Rob Thorne and Pumice - workshop and performance
A Night of Thrills
9PM, Verona
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY
2PM, Audio Foundation HQ
Armageddon
Saturdays at Revelry with Richie Rich and Jerm
10AM, ASB Showgrounds
Auckland Fetish Ball 2013
9:30PM, Toto’s Montecristo Room
Beatstreet
9PM, InkCoherent, $10
Black Boy Peaches 7:30PM, Windsor Castle
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Sick Disco w/ Frank Booker, Yam Jams, Tommy Flowers & Effaitch 10PM, Cassette Nine, $10
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
8PM, The Thirsty Dog, $10
Take the Wheel with Mercedes-Benz 11AM, The Commons
The Convent
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9PM, Leigh Sawmill
Subtropica Safari The Bay
Take the Wheel with Mercedes-Benz 11AM, The Commons
WICKED - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz 1PM, The EDGE
Ding Dong Lounge
WICKED - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz 7:30PM, The EDGE
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MON 28 From The Summit 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Moana - My Ocean
Armageddon
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
From The Summit
Take the Wheel with Mercedes-Benz
10AM, ASB Showgrounds 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Jagermeister Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System-Thane Kirby & Dave Hull 3PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
Katy Soljak Album Release Show Kings Arms 6PM, The Kings Arms
Libertine Presents Lick 10PM, Libertine
Moana - My Ocean
11AM, The Commons
TUE 29 From The Summit 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
Grimas
Ding Dong Lounge
Matt Corby Resolutions Tour The Powerstation
Ponsonby Short Film Festival Spring 2013 7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
CHRISTCHURCH gig guide WED 23
Doc Ross
Doc Ross
Lockjaw, Setting Fire To Stacey and Kentucky Fried Children
Canterbury Museum
The Handsome Family 8PM, Naval Point Yacht Club
THU 24 Cat Tunks & BlackSandDiva with The Phonolites 8PM, Wunderbar
Doc Ross
Canterbury Museum
FRI 25 Bella Kalolo Time and Space National Tour Ashburton Events Centre
Canterbury Museum
8PM, Dux Live
Winnie Bagoes City Grand Opening 9PM, Winnie Bagoes
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Dierdre Newall, Chris Heazlewood & Grant Ramsay - Tiny Pieces of Eight Tour 8:30PM, Darkroom
Diwali - Singapore Airlines Diwali 2013 Christchurch
The Explorers Club: Antarctica Album Release Tour
7PM, Chambers 241 Gallery, $10
Tiny Pieces of Eight Album Release Tour 8:30PM, Darkroom
SUN 27 Rodger Fox - Big Band Festival Gala Concert 8PM, Christ’s College
3PM, CBS Canterbury Arena, $5
Avalanche City & Luke Thompson
8PM, Major Toms, Mt Maunganui
Bella Kalolo Time & Space National Tour Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
Common Kings Summer Anthems Tour
The Words & Music of Jacques Brel
8PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga
Sun 27 Bella Kalolo Time & Space National Tour Criterion Hotel, Alexandra
7.30PM, Altitude Bar, Hamilton
Common Kings Summer Anthems Tour
Thu 24
FEAST Gisborne
Avalanche City & Luke Thompson
Tirama
8PM, Photographers Gallery, Napier
Common Kings Summer Anthems Tour
Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes
FRI 11TH OCT COSSIE CLUB UPPER HUTT
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Tattletale Saints
3PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga
Tue 29
Nine Mile Stone
Bella Kalolo Time & Space National Tour
Biddy Mulligans Irish Pub, Hamilton
THURS 10TH OCT JAMES CABARET WELLINGTON
FRI 18TH OCT ALTITUDE BAR HAMILTON
3PM, Baycourt, Tauranga
Live At Six
Static Era
FRI 4TH OCT THE BEDFORD BIG TOP CHRISTCHURCH
8PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga
Amiria Grenell
10PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga
THURS 17TH OCT THE POWERSTATION AUCKLAND
The Words & Music of Jacques Brel
Mon 28
7.30PM, Theatre Royal, Nelson
THURS 3RD OCT REFUEL DUNEDIN
2PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga
Fri 25
8PM, Feilding Little Theatre, Feilding
SAT 12TH OCT THE MAYFAIR NEW PLYMOUTH
Waiohika Estate, Gisborne
NZTrio
Avalanche City & Luke Thompson
SAT 28TH SEPT ZEAL (ALL AGES) HENDERSON (AKL)
Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui
6.30PM, Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier
9PM, Major Toms, Mt Maunganui
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Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown
Die Roten Punkte
8PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga
Sat 26 Live At Six
7.30PM, Theatre Royal, Nelson
Static Era
Rhythm Upstairs, New Plymouth
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As the name suggests, this pop-up bar is a tribute to the city of Christchurch post-earthquake. Made from rescued materials and boasting one of the city’s largest outdoor areas, it’s a warm and inviting place to spend those lazy Friday afternoons.
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It’s all shaping up to be some kind of horror movie – hidden in a quiet alleyway off Tory Street, there is a discrete wooden door. No, it’s not a one-way ticket to the Bates Motel, but if you ring the white doorbell and wait for the buzz (before pulling on the handle and heading upstairs) you may be in for a surprise. You’ll find the capital’s Motel bar, a one-of-a-kind location where cocktails are their specialty. If you’re looking for something (or someone) a little naughty, try strawberry blonde or for a real kick chose penicillin – a mix of scotch, lemon, honey & ginger syrup, served with a shot of a laphroaig mist.
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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.
The Empire
137 Victoria St W, 373 4389 New ownership, new look, new vibe!
FATHER TED’S ORIGINAL IRISH PUB
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.
BREW ON QUAY
102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.
1 Wellesley St West, 377-3142 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.
FIDDLER IRISH BAR
71 Victoria St West A small, but perfectly formed, authentic Irish bar with some of Aucklands friendliest bar staff.
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.
368 Queen St, 222 2800 Belgium hot chocolates, coffees and offer a range of beautiful cakes (gluten free available) and organic drinks.
Malt Bar THE CLADDAGH
372-376 Broadway, 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.
128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*
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.
REVELRY
106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian parlour meets opium den chic. Asian fusion style eatery set in a bohemian parlour.
The Tuning Fork
Vector Arena, 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 358-1250 The Tuning Fork is the ground floor space of our 2-storeyed bistro. It’s a great place for a private party on evenings when the main arena is not in use.
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.
Q Theatre le Monde Cafe
Citizen ParK
PINXTOS
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!
305 Queen Street, 282-3895 Auckland’s only performing arts venue that offers a full breakfast menu and delicious coffee to start your day. Range of lunch options, excellent wine list and a modern selection of tapas, pizzas, platters and dinner options.
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.
Wagamama
Multiple Locations, wagamama.com This small sleek and super cool pad is the place for your next function come check us out!
THE PADDINGTON DE POST
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.
TOM TOM
27 Drake St, Freemans Bay, 377 5737 Tom Tom Bar & Eatery is the newly developed Gastrobar housed in a historically significant site.
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.
DING DONG LOUNGE
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Upcoming tours & events AIR SUPPLY (AU)
Tue 03 Dec CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Wed 04 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington Thu 05 Dec The Civic, Auckland
ALICIA KEYS & JOHN LEGEND (US)
Thu 19 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
ARMAGEDDON
Fri 25 Oct - Sun 28 Oct ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
Fri 15 Nov Oamaru Heritage Festival Club, Oamaru Fri 22 Nov MTG Hawkes Bay, Napier Sat 23 Nov Rogue Stage, Rotorua
Sat 01 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim
BRAVE
Tue 22 Oct The Tuning Fork, Vector Arena, Auckland
Thu 24 Oct - Fri 25 Oct Tauranga Arts Festival
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (US) Sat 01 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Sun 02 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
BRUNO MARS (US)
Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
CAMP A LOW HUM 2014
Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata
CITY & COLOUR (CA)
Mon 16 Dec The Civic, Auckland Wed 18 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington
ART IN THE DARK
Fri 17 Jan Western Springs Park, Auckland
BILLY BRAGG (UK)
Sun 23 Mar The Opera House, Wellington Tue 25 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
BLACKLISTT
Thu 24 Oct Stampede Bar, Papakura Sat 26 Oct Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB (US)
Tue 19 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 20 Nov Bodega, Wellington
BOND STREET BRIDGE
Tue 22 Oct Blue Duck, Milford Thu 24 Oct Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru Fri 25 Oct Plato’s, Dunedin Sat 26 Oct Chambers 241 Gallery, Christchurch Thu 31 Oct Voyager NZ Maritime Museum, Auckland Fri 08 Nov Museum of Wellington City & Sea Sat 09 Nov Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui
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Wed 23 Oct Altitude, Hamilton Thu 24 Oct Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier Fri 25 Oct Hutt Indoor SportsHutt Park, Wellington Sat 26 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Sun 27 Oct Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui
DRAGON
Wed 13 Nov St John’s Cathedral, Napier Thu 14 Nov Chapel Of Christ The King, Hamilton Fri 15 Nov Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sat 16 Nov Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Tue 19 Nov First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill Wed 20 Nov Knox Church, Dunedin Thu 21 Nov St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch Fri 22 Nov Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch Sat 23 Nov Old St Paul’s, Wellington
Sat 02 Nov Holy Trinity, Auckland Sun 03 Nov Holy Trinity, Auckland Mon 04 Nov Holy Trinity, Auckland
BEASTWARS
BIG DAY OUT 2014
COMMON KINGS
ENZO – STRANGER THAN FICTION
Thu 07 Nov - Sat 09 Nov Western Park, Auckland
Fri 08 Nov Churchills, Christchurch Sat 09 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 15 Nov King St Live, Masterton Sat 16 Nov The Cabana, Napier Fri 22 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 23 Nov TSB Arena, NZ Tattoo & Art Festival, New Plymouth Sat 23 Nov Mayfair, NZ Tattoo & Art Festival after party, New Plymouth
CODY CHESNUTT (US)
THE FETISH BALL Sat 26 Oct Toto’s Montecristo, Auckland
FLEETWOOD MAC (UK/US)
Wed 04 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 05 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 06 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
GUY SEBASTIAN (AU)
Fri 27 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat 28 Dec Brewers Field, Mount Maunganui Thu 02 Jan Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Fri 03 Jan Butlers Reef Hotel, Oakura Sat 04 Jan Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka Sun 05 Jan The Bedford, Christchurch
HELMET (US)
Fri 20 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sat 21 Dec Galatos, Auckland
HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE Tue 31 Dec Stonybridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island
HOLLIE SMITH
Sat 09 Nov The Tuning Fork, Auckland
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR Wed 30 Oct - Sun 03 Nov Vector Arena – Auckland
CLANNAD (IE)
Wed 23 Oct ASB Theatre, Auckland Thu 24 Oct Opera House, Wellington
FANG FEST
Fri 25 Oct - Sun 27 Oct Multiple Locations, Auckland
CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2014
Fri 31 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton Sat 01 Feb Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Sun 02 Feb Marina Reserve, Tutukaka Wed 05 Feb Church Road Winery, Napier Fri 07 Feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 08 Feb Alana Estate, Martinborough Tue 11 Feb Arena Manawatu Lawns, Palmerston North Thu 13 Feb Sentry Hill Winery, New Plymouth Fri 14 Feb Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 15 Feb Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Thu 20 Feb Anderson Park, Invercargill Fri 21 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston Sat 22 Feb Waipara Hills, Waipara Sun 23 Feb ANZAC Park, Greymouth Thu 27 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Fri 28 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere
JUSTIN BIEBER (CA)
Sat 23 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
KAIKOURA SUMMERSOUNDS FAT FREDDY’S DROP
Fri 06 Dec The Bedford Marquee, Christchurch Sun 29 Dec Coroglen Tavern Outdoor Arena, Coromandel Mon 30 Dec Brewer’s Field, Mt Maunganui Tue 31 Dec Waihi Beach Hotel Outdoor Marquee, Waihi Thu 02 Jan Matakana Country Estate, Matakana Fri 03 Jan - Riwaka Hotel, Motueka Sat 05 Jan The Station Village Complex, Lower Hutt
Sat 11 Jan - Sun 12 Jan Cnr Harnetts & Old Beach Rd, Kaikoura
KORA & KATCHAFIRE
Fri 20 Dec Black Barn Vineyards, Napier Sat 21 Dec The Commercial Hotel, Whakatane Thu 26 Dec Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Fri 27 Dec Coroglen Tavern, Coroglen Mon 30 Dec Butlers Reef, New Plymouth/Oakura Thu 2 Jan Opononi Hotel, Opononi Fri 3 Jan Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat 4 Jan Brewers Field, Mt Maunganui
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Upcoming tours & events JACK JOHNSON (US)
Tue 03 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland Wed 04 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland
JAMES BLUNT (UK)
Wed 28 May The Civic, Auckland
LYNYRD SKYNYRD, STARSHIP & 10CC
Sat 08 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 09 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, Sat 15 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
OLLY MURS (UK)
Thu 07 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
ONE REPUBLIC (US)
Sat 16 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 17 Nov TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
MATAKANAVAL 2014 Thu 02 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana
ROSIE O’DONNELL (US)
MATT CORBY (AU)
Fri 31 Jan Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 01 Feb ASB Theatre, Auckland
Wed 29 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 30 Oct Opera House, Wellington
RULES OF ADDICTION PARAMORE (US)
Sun 19 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Tue 21 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
JIMMY CARR (UK)
Sat 25 Jan Opera House, Wellington Sun 26 Jan Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
PARACHUTE 2014
Fri 24 Jan - Sun 26 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton
LA DE DA
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough Vineyards
MELVINS (US)
Wed 04 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
PASSENGER (UK)
Thu 28 Nov Opera House, Wellington Fri 29 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland
TAYLOR SWIFT (US)
Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 01 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
MICHAEL MCINTYRE (UK)
LIGHTNING BOLT (US)
Tue 22 Oct Puppies, Wellington Wed 23 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 24 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland
LUKE THOMPSON & AVALANCHE CITY
Wed 23 Oct Major Toms, Tauranga Thu 24 Oct Photographers Gallery, Napier Fri 25 Oct Fielding Little Theatre, Fielding Sat 26 Oct Meow, Wellington Wed 30 Oct The Free House, Nelson Thu 31 Oct Penguin Club, Oamaru Fri 01 Nov Chicks Hotel, Dunedin Sat 02 Nov The Tannery, Christchurch Thu 07 Nov Old Stone Butter Factory, Whangarei Fri 08 Nov Bacco Room, Auckland
LUMINATE 2015
Wed 28 Jan - Wed 04 Feb Golden Bay, Nelson
Fri 08 Nov The Tuning Fork, Auckland Sat 09 Nov Bodega, Wellington
QANTAS PRESENTS: MUSIC OF THE NIGHT Thu 31 Oct Town Hall, Auckland
THE NATIONAL (US)
RAGGAMUFFIN 2014
NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL (US)
RHIAN SHEEHAN
Tue 04 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
Wed 20 Nov Sammy’s, Dunedin Fri 22 Nov Parthenon, Wellington Sat 23 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 24 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland
NIK KERSHAW (UK)
Tue 22 Oct Dux Live Tech Wed 23 Oct The Playhouse, Nelson Fri 25 Oct Bodega, Wellington Sat 26 Oct Paddington Live, Auckland Sun 27 Oct Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Tue 29 Oct Altitude & Gravity, Hamilton Wed 30 Oct The Cabana, Napier
NINE INCH NAILS & QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE (US) Wed 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 22 Mar CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
NORTHERN BASS
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai
Fri 15 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland
Thu 14 Nov - Sun 17 Nov Victoria Park, Auckland
Thu 12 Dec Bodega, Wellington Fri 13 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
Sat 14 Dec CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Tue 17 Dec TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Wed 18 Dec TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 21 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
SALT N PEPA (US)
TASTE OF AUCKLAND 2013
METZ (CA)
M.WARD (US)
Fri 27 Oct Base Backpackers, Queenstown Sat 28 Dec Mapua Hall, Mapua Tue 31 Dec Pohara Hall, Takaka
Fri 14 Feb - Sun 16 Feb Tapapakanga Regional Park, Auckland
Thu 07 Nov Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 08 Nov Bodgea, Wellington Sat 09 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland
LEONARD COHEN (CA)
SALMONELLA DUB
SPLORE 2014
THE MEMBERS (UK)
Mon 25 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
Sat 07 Nov Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 08 Nov Axces, Hamilton Sat 28 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Sun 29 Nov The Cabana, Napier
Fri 31 Jan - Sat 01 Feb Rotorua International Stadium
Sat 02 Nov The Opera House, Wellington
RHYTHM & VINES 2013
Sun 29 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Waiohika Estate Vineyard, Gisborne
RHYTHM & ALPS 2013
TELEVISION (US)
Thu 24 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland
TOMMY TIERNAN (IE)
Mon 04 Nov Skycity Theatre, Auckland Wed 06 Nov St James Theatre, Wellington Fri 08 Nov Aurora Centre, Christchurch
THE VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS
Thu 21 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland
WAGONS (AU)
Fri 15 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 16 Nov Bodega, Wellington
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Cardrona Valley, Wanaka
RIPPON FESTIVAL
Sat 01 Feb Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka
ROBERT DELONG (US)
Wed 04 Dec Galatos, Auckland
ROBERT ELLIS & CORY CHISEL (US)
Thu 14 Nov The Tuning Fork, Auckland
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EMINEM MAKES HIS NEW ZEALAND DEBUT WITH A MASSIVE SUMMER HIP-HOP EVENT. Eminem is an icon of a generation – and he’s coming to New Zealand for the first time in his controversial yet illustrious career. Joined by top urban stars from around the world, the Detroit rapper is bringing a new kind of festival to Australasia. Rapture 2014 is a gamechanging hip-hop event. Curated by Eminem and presented by Dainty Entertainment, it’s all about showcasing the past, present and future of the genre, with support artists handpicked by Eminem himself. Crowned the new king of the West Coast by Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre, Californian Kendrick Lamar has released thought-provoking and emotionally driven tracks, such as ‘Swimming Pools’ and ‘Poetic Justice’, off his acclaimed album good kid, m.A.A.d city. Then there’s chart-topper J Cole, who got the tick of approval from Jay-Z with his clever rhymes. Finally, to round out the line-up is Kiwi David Dallas – no longer an up-and-comer, the established hip-hop star has been getting international recognition for his hit singles ‘Rose Tint’ and ‘Buffalo Man’. Needless to say, these artists, with Eminem in the headline spot, are set to transform Auckland’s Western Springs into the ultimate summer session that’s straight out of the US. Although it’s his first time down under to New Zealand, Kiwis are no stranger to the Grammy award-winner’s hits and outspoken rhymes. Arriving in 1996 and shortly after developed an alter ego, Slim Shady, as an outlet for his emotions, The Slim Shady EP dropped in 1997. Although it dealt with everything from heavy drug use, to sex and violence, it was the beginning of a very successful career path for him, for while the raps were raw and aggressive; it was also very real for many of the 1990s generation. The EP made its way to the hands of producer Dr Dre, who would go on to become one of Eminem’s frequent collaborators and one of his closest friends. Dre suffered criticism for hiring a white rapper at a time when the last white rapper, Vanilla Ice, was a joke. He responded to the critique saying, “I don’t give a fuck if you’re purple: If you can kick it, I’m
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working with you.” Their partnership spawned The Slim Shady LP, released in 1999. Although, in true Eminem style, the hit singles dealt with explicit themes, including disposing of his wife’s body on ’97 Bonnie and Clyde’ and killing his wife and her lover on ‘Guilty Conscience’, it was one of the most popular albums that year, going triple platinum. Since exploding on to the scene, Eminem has gone on to release seven equally successful albums - The Marshall Mathers LP sold 1.76 million copies in its first week, The Eminem Show poked fun at boy bands of the time and political figures, and has been certified 10-times platinum, Encore featured hits such as ‘Just Lose It’ and ‘Like Toy Soldiers’, and Relapse, Refill, Recovery and his highly-anticipated sequel, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, which is due to be released on November 5, have ensured audiences have been hooked to his music for nearly 20 years. A 13-time Grammy and Oscar winner, Eminem has sold 80 million albums, scanned 120 million singles and had 2.5 billion views online. And it’s clear the Kiwis love him – he’s one of the successful chart acts of all time here, with seven of his eight albums going to number one. Still a twisted SOB, still winning critics over with his outrageous word play and unabashed celebrity critique, and still making music that speaks to everyone. Eminem is many things but in February 2014 at Western Springs he is one thing only - the biggest cross generational rap artist in the world playing a show the likes of which New Zealand has never seen before. Lose yourself? You bet. LAURA WEASER RAPTURE 2014 EMINEM, KENDRICK LAMAR, J. COLE AND DAVID DALLAS SAT 15 FEB WESTERN SPRINGS STADIUM, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: THU 31 OCT, 10AM TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ VIP & FAN PACKAGES: SHOWBIZNZ.CO.NZ
Stevvi Alexander is quite possibly one of the most charming artists I have ever talked with. In a broad Californian accent and calm, positive manner, she out lines her career as a singer/songwriter and performer. Alexander, who’s currently in Melbourne with Cirque Du Soleil, has been singing professionally for over 15 years and has toured with legends such as Diana Ross, Sheryl Crow, Brian McKnight, Macy Gray, Britney Spears, and Common. She’s known as the ‘Celebrity Wonder’ working with many big names and as a backup singer she’s leant her talents to many triumphs including Incubus’s ‘Morning View’, Macy Gray’s ‘The Id’ and Mike Posner’s ‘31 Minutes to Takeoff’. Plus she’s done stage time with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Gwen Stefani, Elton John and Justin Timberlake. To name but a few. Alexander began her career in the church, where both parents are Pentecostal preachers at the Shield of Faith in Pomona, California. “Yes it’s a cliché’ of sorts. A singer starting off like this? But that’s how it started.” After completing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University and an MA in Music therapy at NYU she headed down the performance path. Presently, it’s Michael Jackson who’s keeping her ‘busy’. She’s one of three vocalists in a touring show described by the New York Post as a “lavish show, featuring the company’s trademark spectacular acrobatics and stunning visuals,” Immortal is a celebration of Jackson’s music and career. The show was created by first time Cirque-writer and Director Jamie King, who’s worked with everybody from Madonna to Rihanna, Britney Spears and Shakira, and is Music Directed by Jackson collaborator Greg Phillinganes (Bad and Dangerous concert tours). Whilst Immortal is more of a concert event it still has the flamboyance of a Cirque show. In fact, she notes, Jackson was a Cirque fan, even visiting their headquarters in Montreal. She sings a number of Jackson’s songs including ‘Just Can’t Stop Loving You’, surrounded by black and white swans. In other scenes mummies and ghouls get funky (‘Thriller’), and dangerous automaton invade the stage for ‘They Don’t Really Care About Us’, accompanied by a dangerous pole-dancing act. Given that Jackson has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons, how did she feel about being tied up with this project? “Good question,” another charming smile down the phone. “You know that is sad. He does get in the news for all the wrong reasons. But it’s part of what makes up who he was. The end result is the amazing music and life that he led and this show is a celebration of that.”
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The first time I met electronic artist/composer Rhian Sheehan was when I was babysitting his daughter, Niva. He’d just released his first album Paradigm Shift on the fledgling label Loop. It was constructed in the dingy spare room of his Newtown flat. Yet despite this tiny biosphere his subjects, and atmosphere, were vast - as vast as the universe itself. “There are a number of cinematic elements that creep over into my personal projects from that composition work,” he tells me over lunch at a Wellington café. “Although I haven’t fully given up on the children’s toy fetish.” Sheehan’s grinning as he recalls how he came to write much of the themes of his third album Standing in Silence around the results of a few mad hours “mucking about with the comb and workings of Niva’s wind-up music box”. The dinky metallic tune formed the basis of many of the pieces on the project. These surface again in his latest work Stories from Elsewhere. “This is a departure (from the last one, which was inspired by a trip to India). It’s a set of experimental lullabies, all quite delicate, esoteric, ethereal.” Sheehan’s teamed up with a number of players from the album including Andy Hummel (Rosie Tin Teacaddy, Woolshed Sessions), Ryan Prebble (The Nudge, Fly My Pretties), Jeff Boyle (Jakob), Steve Bremmer (The Adults), Sheehan’s wife Raashi Malik (Rhombus), Mailee Matthews (Charlie Ash), Jane Peirard, Ed Zuccolio (Harbour City Electric) and members of the Orchestra Wellington to create a rare aural and visual treat at the Wellington Opera House in early November: Stories form Elsewhere - Live. Given the gossamer quality of the music on Stories form Elsewhere, I wondered how they would translate to the stage. “We performed Standing in Silence at the Opera House and were really surprised. We didn’t expect such a large audience for this ethereal ambient music. This time there will be songs from Stories form Elsewhere mixed with other pieces, moments of quiet with moments of loudness. It’ll be more dynamic this time.” A sonic undulation I suggest. A wry smile is the reply. He explains that the musicians from the session will join him on stage, so the orchestra is really a mere extension of that, all be it a more crowded proposition!” The show will include highlights from the Stories form Elsewhere album and also multi-media work from a past collaborator Gareth moon (Pleasure Kraft). Visuals will include HD time-lapse photography of New Zealand landscapes and starscapes from Auckland photographer Joseph Michael, making this a very special event - for every compartment of your celestial cerebellum. TIM GRUAR SEE HIM LIVE: RHIAN SHEEHAN SAT 02 NOV OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON
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REVIEW: NINTENDO 2DS The 2DS is the entry-level device in Nintendo’s handheld lineup, with an RRP of around $180 in New Zealand. Next is the 3DS itself, with an RRP of around $280. Finally, we have the flagship 3DS XL handheld, at around $350. All three models are completely compatible with all 3DS software and almost all DS software - none can play games that used the GBA port on the DS / DS Lite for peripherals, like Guitar Hero on Tour. The two main differences separating the 2DS from its older brothers are: 1) it doesn’t fold up like a clamshell, and 2) it doesn’t display 3D. Well, why not just buy a 3DS and switch off the slider, you ask? The target market for the 2DS is young children (for whom the 3D display of the 3DS might damage their eyes) - since you can’t accidentally turn on 3D here, there’s no risk of the kids making a potentially harmful mistake with the 2DS. The console is wedge-shaped, and is thinner at the bottom of the unit than it is at the top. The triggers at the top are quite a lot larger than those on the 3DS and the XL, they’ve also got a nice concave curve shape, helping your fingers first locate and then stay in position when using them. As far as brightness goes, I could detect no difference between the levels on the 2DS and those on other 3DS systems. Battery life seems similar to the other 3DS systems, too, at between 3.5 and 5 hours of gaming, depending on your settings. Because of the device’s flat form-factor, Nintendo have had more freedom with where the controls are placed. Rather than stick with the 3DS design, which shoves all the buttons into the bottom half, the designers have wisely slid things up quite a bit, with most of the controls now sitting alongside the top screen (or, in the case of the d-pad, in line with where the hinge would be, were the 2DS also a clamshell.) This helps contribute to the consoles overall high comfort rating; it feels nicely balanced in adult hands and doesn’t feel too heavy (or large) for kids to use, either. It’s not intended for core gamers, so the fact that it actually serves that market pretty well is an impressive feat. For younger members of the family, it’s a nobrainer. Get two of ‘em. Alan Bell
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The Empire 137 Victoria
2013 - The Empire struck back - new management and a major make-over. The perfect venue for this years Christmas function boasting 4 areas including a huge coverable open air bar. For intimate functions of 30, to parties of 400 or more. We pride ourselves on our ‘can do’ attitude. Venue hire enquiries to: (09) 373 4389 functions@ empire.co.nz
TWILIGHT SUMMER SERIES Ellerslie Racecourse
While most Aucklanders are busy rushing through the streets under the stresses of the season, you can be celebrating the festive season in a truly unique way! Ellerslie Racedays are a great mix of the finest entertainment, food, fashion and horse racing and the Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Summer Series on December 11th is an afternoon not to be missed! Hospitality packages start from $39 per person. Visit ellerslie.co.nz for tickets and more information
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Put a twist in your christmas party this year at Rainbow’s End. The team are skilled in organising all aspects of event from entertainment to catering. Be quick to secure preferred dates for this Christmas. Also available for conferences and birthday parties. Contact 09 262 2030 info@rainbowsend.co.nz
Step into Snowplanet’s winter wonderland from 1st November and enjoy the most FUN Christmas celebration in Auckland! Enjoy a Christmas Buffet or a 3 course Banquet with full views of the slope or include snow activities. Quote ‘HARK’ at the time of booking to receive 10% off your Snow & Dine Package, T&Cs apply. Call 09 427 0167 for more info.
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Shanghai Lil’s 311 Parnell Rd
If you’re for a “fabulous” Christmas venue then go no further than Shanghai Lil’s in Parnell. “Shanghai Lil’s is all about escapism. I want to provide an extraordinary setting where people feel free to let dramas unfold in their lives. Phone for bookings 09 358 0868 - 311
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Armageddon is set to go up in flames with the V for Vendetta inspired Burning Man, standing at seven metres tall, it will burn to the ground to launch the country’s biggest gaming and fantasy and expo. Len Julian of The Pyro Company Fireworks says that V will have some tricks up his sleeve and that they “can’t wait to set him ablaze, he’s going to be spectacular.” Armageddon organiser William Geradts says, “[the burning man] is a bit rebellion and a lot of fun. Something outer-worldly almost, which fits in perfectly with the expo.” The effigy, however, is only the beginning of the expo, which is lighting up on Fri 25 Oct at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds. Armageddon is loaded with Hobbits (Billy Boyd, Pippin in Lord Of the Rings), magic (Evanna Lynch, Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter) and the zombies slayers slaughtering Governor from The Walking Dead (David Morrissey, the Governor in The Walking Dead). There are also members of the current Dr Who series, stars from Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica, Rocky Horror Picture Show and the lengthy list of names from the worlds of gaming and anime. Geradts says, “we’re bringing in such a diverse range of guests this year, that we’re expecting an even wider spread of fans than usual. There truly is something for everyone.” Zombies are the new Vampires and with The Walking Dead being such a television phenomenon Geradt says they’re expecting a huge turnout for David Morrissey and Evanna Lynch, who is the first ever Harry Potter star to attend the expo. This years expo covers and intertwines magic with fantasy and gaming, film and television like none other before it. The releases of the Playstation 4 and Xbox One are monumental to the event with Call Of Duty Ghosts and World Of Tanks on display for gamers as well as some of the best gamers from New Zealand and Australia offering pointers in a live demo arena.
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Geradts says, “the growth in gaming, plus massive growth in the popularity of sci-fi means this year’s Armageddon will be a truly huge event.” The main event floor will have massive displays of Wargaming, Nintendo, Nerf, Activision, Warner Brothers, Playstation, Dell and Microsoft as well as exclusive gaming previews and displays. “We’re delighted,” says Geradt, “to have so much fun stuff for people to see and try, including the most gaming and console previews at any one site in the country.” Alongside the gaming and main floors of the event there will be film screenings and live action from everything from a Pokemon screening to a live performances of anime soundtracks and live wrestling from New Zealand’s own Impact Pro Wrestling. Stars of the small and silver screens will be rubbing shoulders with their fans, available for autographs and pictures, they’ll be joined by names from the comic book industry such as Dan Slott, the writer of Spiderman and Dean Rankin, The Simpsons comic artist, as well as Kevin Eastman the co-creator of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Matt Melvin. “We’re really looking forward to having Matt Melvin,” says Geradts, “the artist of the internet comic sensation Cyanide and Happiness on board for first time.” Armageddon will be rounded out by staple events including; a Dragon Ball Z Kamehameha contest, Lasertag, Magic The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournaments, eating competitions, Cosplay parades and gaming contests. This year’s show is set to break last year’s 50,000 people, and with such a line-up and days of events, no matter which day you attend it will be a day to remember. SEBASTIAN MACKAY FRI 25 OCT - SUN 27 OCT ASB SHOWGROUNDS, AUCKLAND
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