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Blur have pulled out of next years Big Day Out Festival for Australia and New Zealand. In a statement released via their facebook page they said “Devastated to report that Blur won’t be performing at BDO in 2014. It’s a shock that it has come to this. Only eight weeks to go, the band feels that with the constantly shifting goalposts and challenging conditions of the organisers, and want to be clear to Blur fans that they won’t be there, but they’ve let us down and let everyone else down too.” No word has been given from NZ BDO promoters yet.
#WORD OF THE YEAR
The Oxford Dictionaries has named its Word of the Year for 2013: “selfie.” The word was first used in 2002 in an Australian online forum and first appeared as a hasthtag, #selfie, on Flickr in 2004. Now, everyone from the Pope to Kim Kardashian to the Mars Rover has taken a selfie.
SLIDESHOW
Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown and Run the Jewels will be making their way down to Wellington for the king of all sideshows. This mighty fine crew is arguably some of the hottest rappers to storm the streets this year.
THE VOICES
Lionel Richie and John Farnham will perform in a co-headlining tour across New Zealand in March 2014, performing their sets with their own band and singers. Promoter Paul Dainty said, “I am always thrilled when a superstar wants to tour. But when two legends agree to take their magic on the road together. SEE THEM LIVE: LIONEL RICHIE AND JOHN FARNHAM THU 20 MAR CBS ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH SAT 22 MAR TSB BOWL OF BROOKLANDS, NEW PLYMOUTH SUN 23 MAR VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: 10AM, FRI 29 NOV
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SEE THEM LIVE: EARL SWEATSHIRT, DANNY BROWN, RUN THE JEWELS MON 27 JAN SILO PARK, AUCKLAND
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Winona Ryder has hinted she will be starring in a Beetlejuice sequel. The 42-year-old star looks set to appear in a follow-up to the 1988 film - in which she played Lydia Deetz, a teenager who can see a ghost couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) and befriends them. “I’m kind of sworn to secrecy, but it sounds like it might be happening. It’s not a remake, it’s 27 years later.” Tim Burton directed the original fantasy horror film and he is involved in the plans for the sequel as well.
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Universal Pictures has confirmed the sequel to comedy film Dumb & Dumber starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels will release in cinemas in November 2014. The film will see the all of Dumb & Dumber’s directors and writers, Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly and Bennett Yellin return to helm the sequel. The slapstick comedy will also feature Kathleen Turner, reprising her role as Fraida Fletcher from the first film, Laurie Holden and Rob Riggle.
Snoop Dogg has announced an Auckland Big Day Out sideshow. Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion, is one of the most influential figures in West Coast rap and has solidified his position as the leading hip-hop artist across the globe. The Powerstation show will be the first time New Zealanders will get to experience his new tracks live on stage and all his hits from the Snoop Dogg era. SEE HIM LIVE: SNOOP DOGG THU 16 JAN THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: 9AM, FRI 29 NOV TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
ARTOO-DETOO
The lovable droid has appeared in all six previous instalments of the science-fiction franchise and now Disney - who bought Lucasfilm and the rights to the series from creator George Lucas in 2012 - have revealed the robot will definitely be part of the new movie. It is not yet known if actor Kenny Baker - the man who was inside R2-D2 for the previous six films will take control of the robot again or whether C-3PO, his droid sidekick, will appear. Star Wars: Episode VII will hit cinemas in December 2015.
PEICE OF CAKE
Mudhoney will perform a special one-off Auckland show while in New Zealand for the Big Day Out too! The Seattle band will play Kings Arms on in January which has become a spin-off tradition of the BDO tour. The band has continued to tour and release albums every few years since their inception in 1988. SEE THEM LIVE: MUDHONEY THU 16 JAN THE KINGS ARMS, AUCKLAND TICKETS ON SALE: 11AM, FRI 29 NOV
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THE WINNER IS… The New Zealand Music Awards has wrapped up in this year in Auckland including performances from Jamie McDell, Titanium, Iva Lamkum, Ruby Frost and the star of the evening Lorde. The full list of winners is below Album of the Year Aaradhna - Treble & Reverb Single of the Year Lorde – ‘Royals’ Best Group Shapeshifter - Delta Best Male Solo Artist Lawrence Arabia - The Sparrow Best Female Solo Artist Aaradhna - Treble & Reverb
What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? La Ragazza del Fuoco (The Hunger Games). I have to watch it in Italian so it’s just as well I’ve read the book. I also am kind of excited about The Hobbit, which I want to see in The Embassy while I’m here for Messiah.
Breakthrough Artist of the Year Lorde - The Love Club EP
Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? Ooh, depends what city I’m in. At home, normally tucked into some delicious Tuscan meal in a country trattoria. In Wellington? On Cuba Street, shopping and drinking the finest coffee in the world. Consuming, generally.
Best Pop Album Jamie McDell - Six Strings and a Sailboat
Your fantasy spirit animal is… I’m a Pisces, but I’m scared of the deep sea so maybe a unicorn dolphin that can fly and doesn’t spend all his life in the scary dark ocean. The best TV show around at the moment is… Just getting stuck into The Wire a few years late, I tend to watch box sets as Italian TV is challenging. Loved Dexter. The best place for a date night is… In Wellington? I’m always worried about my voice for the next performance so for me it needs to be not too noisy. Which is difficult to find in New Zealand. Pravda for a special occasion. Chow for any night. Where I live? Our favourite place is this cool random Irish bar in the middle of the country. It’s 90% of the time mysteriously closed but on the random chance you arrive to find it open, there are quality times to be had.
Best Rock Album Villainy - Mode. Set. Clear.
SEE HER PERFORM: ANNA LEESE IN HANDEL’S MESSIAH – NZSO SAT 14 DEC MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON
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Best Gospel/Christian Album Strahan - Posters Best Classical Album Michael Houstoun - Lilburn International Achievement Award Lorde People’s Choice Award Lorde
Best Alternative Album Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II
Highest Selling Single Flight Of The Conchords – ‘Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That)’
Best Urban/Hip Hop Album Aaradhna - Treble & Reverb
Highest Selling Album Peter Posa - White Rabbit: The Very Best Of
Best Roots Album Fat Freddy’s Drop - Blackbird
Radio Airplay Award Stan Walker - Take It Easy
Best Electronica Album Shapeshifter - Delta
Legacy Award Recipient Shona Laing
Best Music Video Joel Kefali – ‘Royals’ (Lorde)
Critics’ Choice Prize Line-Up Sheep, Dog & Wolf
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People say you look like… Once someone thought I looked like Isla Fisher, another friend said Nicole Kidman. Both of which are grossly generous, but I’ll take that. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? So many, I’m a frequent boiler. The Russian anti-gay policy. The Chinese being allowed on the human rights council. The lack of preparation for global warming; seemingly out-of-control, irresponsible use of fossil fuels. In New Zealand, the sale of our assets. The lack of support for unemployed women raising children alone.
Best Maori Album Maisey Rika - Whitiora
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THU 28 NOV BLACK RIVER DRIVE
WHIRIMAKO BLACK
PADDINGTON LIVE
MEOW
8PM, $20, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Rockers Black River Drive has returned from recording their second album with US rock producer Toby Wright. The new album is due for release in early 2014, but the band can’t wait to get on the road and test their new material. Joined by Ekko Park.
THE MAP ROOM MIGHTY MIGHTY
8.30PM, $10, UTR.CO.NZ
Indie pop duo The Map Room released their debut self-titled album earlier this year, which was met with radiant reviews and radio play. The Map Room combine their love for well-constructed pop songs and embellished instrumentation, with themes of displacement and motion.
HUNDREDTH THE KINGS ARMS
8.30PM, $40, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Like Ron Burgundy knows, there is nothing smoother than jazz music and a good Scotch. Whirimako Black, is an acclaimed Kiwi singer, who sings mostly in te reo and uses traditional Maori musical forms. When she sings, it comes from the heart and the soul is touched. Joined by Lisa Tomlins and Cathie Rae.
ARLI LIBERMAN SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE
8PM, $10-15, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Guitarist and composer Arli Liberman is proud to release his self-titled debut album. Liberman’s LP features a talented band of musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds in his current home base in New Zealand. Each track captures the spontaneity of live music.
SWAMP THING
GIG OF THE WEEK
PADDINGTON LIVE
8PM, UTR.CO.NZ 8PM, $22, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
With five years of intelligent, cathartic hardcore and poignant lyrics under their belt, fans have gratefully received the heavier and matured efforts of their critically acclaimed Revolt EP. Having made their major debut Hundredth have gone on to become one of North America’s most hard-working touring hardcore bands.
FRI 29 NOV
You may have seen them recently on New Zealand’s Got Talent, but these guys have been a musical item long before their TV debut. Since forming in 2010, the stomping roots duo has delivered and shared a wealth of experience to craft a primal blues-flavoured music with a deep groove and soulful spook. It’s a wild ride.
BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY OUR: HOUSE FESTIVAL MT SMART STADIUM
6PM, ITICKET.CO.NZ
Our: House Festival 2012 saw the arrival of Calvin Harris and Major Lazer, and this year’s guests are just as big! Headline act David Guetta will have you fist-pumping the night away. He’s joined by Zedd (Germany), Clockwork (USA), Destructo (USA) and Australia’s Peking Duk.
JAMES CABARET
8PM, $60-70, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ
With high demand for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone return to New Zealand for their 2013 tour. They are also shooting their latest video clip with New Zealand rapper Young Shuck while on their visit down south.
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Offering a family friendly day of musical celebration and fun it includes four stages with non-stop performances, workshops, trade and food stalls, giveaways, surprises! Last year the festival attracted more than 12,000 young people, families and professional and amateur performers from Auckland and beyond.
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK
SUN 01 DEC
DAVID BOWIE
TAYLOR SWIFT
THE NEXT DAY EXTRA
VECTOR ARENA
The queen of pop proves that getting half naked and shaking what your momma gave you doesn’t make you famous – it’s bagging out all your exboyfriends in sweet songs. With her blockbuster Red tour, the Grammy award-winner promises non-stop action, two multileveled stages, dancing, costumes andchanging sets .
TATTLETALE SAINTS THE PORTLAND PUBLIC HOUSE
7.30PM, $15, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Auckland duo Tattletale Saints are described as a “masterful blend of Americana fused with jazz, soul and pop”. Recently a finalist in the APRA Silver Scrolls for their song Complicated Man, they released debut album How Red Is the Blood in March.
TUE 03 NOV JACK JOHNSON ASB THEATRE
7PM
The man’s acoustic guitar and heartfelt environmentally-friendly love songs are the perfect way to usher in the new summer season. Although it’s not an outside venue, where you could sit on the grass and drift into a dream land, it’s sure to be a relaxing set of new hit and old classics from the musicians.
AIR SUPPLY CBS CANTERBURY ARENA
8PM, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
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The Australian duo has endured four decades together as friends and band mates. Eight global hits and more than 40 million albums sold, composer Graham Russell and vocalist Russell Hitchcock are 1980s icons. They’ve captivated audiences as an opening act and their own headline shows.
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By now you know all about how Bowie came out of a ten year hibernation to put out his 24th studio album The Next Day back in March, following a campaign of little fanfare or marketing. Bowie just dropped the music on iTunes, unannounced. For us we had no reference point. There was no character this time, no expectations - no Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke or Tin Machine Man. The subversive cover art was a mirrored adaptation of Bowie’s ‘77 album, Heroes by Jonathan Barnbrook, who also did Heathen and Reality, with the obscuration being a connotation of “forgetting or obliterating the past”. A perfect choice as Bowie’s often accused of being a cultural magpie, even of his own. But somehow this all seemed worthy of the man’s age time and place. ‘The Stars (are out tonight)’ is one of my particular favourites, and the hints that original Starman is still orbiting out there somewhere. ‘Where Are We Now?’ ‘The Next Day,’ ‘Valentine’s Day,’ are equally good pop tunes that live in the present but could be recorded at any time in the last decade. Critics were quick to hash tag The Next Day as album four in the “Berlin Trilogy” - Low, Heroes, and Lodger. However, I just can’t see it. The songs are more upbeat, to begin with and varied. The Next Day Extra builds on that, an expanded collector’s edition, a 3-disc package with the original album, a DVD of the album’s music videos, and a 10-track bonus CD with five previously unreleased songs and two new remixes. One of these is ‘God
Bless The Girl’, which had previously only been available on the Japanese release. It slowly builds up and wraps you like a warm blanket, its verses rolling along like a well maintained vehicle and gospel chorus an almost a welcome back to the projects of the 80’s (‘Young Americans’ or ‘Underground’ in particular). “I’ve got major questions/About the Lord above/About Satan below/About the way we love,” Bowie ponders on ‘The Informer’, but what’s he getting to? This one should build, but it doesn’t. Alas, his own indulgence for melancholy can be his Achilles’ heel sometimes. ‘Atomica’ is definitely something that should have been on the original album. It rocks along, poking fun at the popstar concept as only Bowie could. It’s like he’s re-imagined himself as Aladdin Sane, analysing Ziggy Stardust and writing up the notes as a tut-tutting elder version of Bowie today. Arcade Fire producer James Murphy’s ten min remix of ‘Love is Lost (Hello Steve Reich Mix)’ is pretty gnatty. It has signature elements from his time in LCD Soundsystem. Check out the video. If you remember the David Lynch style stuff shot for Barry Adamson, then this is a pretty good approximation and the return of the insane clown posse is a temptation to good to miss. Apparently it was shot and edited by Bowie in three days and echoes ‘Ashes to Ashes.’ Bowie pretty much invented the modern concept video, so really this is no surprise. TIM GRUAR
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THU 28 NOV
SOPHIE HENDERSON ACTRESS What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi? Well, you’ve ruined your coca cola, haven’t you? Pepsi is my worst. Your fantasy spirit animal is… A woolly mammoth. Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… Edmonds Cookbook vanilla cupcakes.
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The best TV show around at the moment is… I am in mourning for Breaking Bad. I miss it so much. I’m about to start Orange is the New Black.
AOTEA CENTRE 7.30AM-6PM TUE 26 NOV - WED 19 FEB
Digital Art Live offers the opportunity for young digital and interactive artists to present their works. Emerging Pixels returns for a third edition to showcase the talents of the Bachelor of Creative Technologies students from AUT University’s Colab: Creative Technologies programme.
FRI 29 NOV CRAFT LOVE FESTIVAL MAIREHAU HIGH SCHOOL
5PM
Supporting local is an important message, and Craft Love has been all about this for as long as they can remember. Showcasing some of Canterbury’s finest indie designers, this special festival is a market extravaganza to celebrate the launch of Hazed magazine.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
The best place for a date night is… The Auckland observatory. Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, MJ, all the big ones. Hologram Kurt and hologram John are jamming. Hologram MJ is pulling out all his best moves, everyone’s just stoked to be there. What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? GRAVITY, I went to go by myself the other day because everyone else has already seen it, but then the screening wasn’t in 3D, so I still haven’t. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? I go to SNORT comedy improv every Friday at The Basement or at Bunnings Warehouse – I’m doing some building this weekend.
You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… Told fibs when I ran out of petrol on the harbour bridge. People say you look like… Renee Zellweger – face all squished up like you just sucked on a lemon. Kittens or puppies? Puppies. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? NZ’s rape culture makes me real angry. Arrrrrgggghhhhh! Especially those Radio Live DJs. SEE HER PERFORM: SOPHIE HENDERSON IN A BASEMENT CHRISTMAS CAROL WED 04 - SAT 21 DEC THE BASEMENT, AUCKLAND
SAT 30 NOV
CIRCA THEATRE 7PM FRI 29 NOV - SAT 21 DEC
ALEX WILLIAMSON SKYCITY THEATRE
Dickens was one of the first writers to read his own work in public and the first of his novels that he read was A Christmas Carol. Ray Henwood has the pleasure in returning with his acclaimed-production of the story that gave us Christmas traditions which we still indulge today.
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7PM, $32, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
comedian Alex is back with a hot new show – still irreverent and caustic, featuring music, stand-up and unseen videos. Alex began performing in 2007, going on to feature prominently in the high profile Raw Comedy national talent search run by Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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10.15AM-1PM
This is an opportunity to get involved in something new and unpredictable. Explore musical loops with Adam Page and NZSO members in a practical, handson workshop. Then, enjoy the technical aspects in action as the concert begins with excerpts from Ravel’s Bolero and Pachelbel’s Canon in D.
ON SCREEN
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FILM OF THE WEEK
THU 28 NOV KILL YOUR DARLINGS
THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
GENERAL RELEASE
Daniel Radcliffe sheds his Harry Potter namesake, starring as the great poet Allen Ginsberg in this 1944 crime drama. The young Ginsberg’s life is turned upside down when he sets eyes on Lucien Carr. Carr opens Ginsberg up to a bohemian world and introduces him to Burroughs and Kerouac.
GETTING ON SOHO, 8.30PM
From Mark V Olsen and Will Scheffer (creators of Big Love), Getting On is a new offbeat workplace comedy adapted from the BBC series of the same name (which was named best television show of the year by The Telegraph). It takes an off-kilter look at the femalegeriatric wing of a beleaguered California hospital.
SAT 30 NOV DEXTER – S8 SOHO, 12.30PM
It’s been six months since LaGuerta’s murder – and Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. Debra now works as a PI for a private firm and Batista has replaced her as Lieutenant. Meanwhile, Miami Metro investigates the murder of a man who has had pieces of his brain removed.
THE WORDS SKY MOVIES EXTRA, 8.30PM
DIRECTED BY FRANCIS LAWRENCE STARRING JENNIFER LAWRENCE, JOSH HUTCHERSON, LIAM HEMSWORTH
Revisiting the dystopian setting of last year’s The Hunger Games, Catching Fire makes even more of Jennifer Lawrence’s rising star than its precursor. Like her character Katniss, the actress continues to reveal hidden strengths both when this sequel demands more range in her performance and when she’s simply required to cover familiar ground.
or subtext. That’s tribute to fresh incoming director Francis Lawrence, who displays a little more flair and maturity in tone than his displaced predecessor, and screenwriter Michael Arndt, whose forced departure from the upcoming Star Wars sequel is disappointing given the efficient, effective script on offer here.
Throughout Catching Fire there’s a much stronger sense of a tangible world being built than in The Hunger Games, not so much expanded as enriched and made more plausible. Donald Sutherland and Philip Seymour Hoffman offer suitable menace and the more outlandish supporting cast, chiefly Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks, themselves serve up believable (dare I say nuanced) performances.
For all this, it’s hard to shake the sense of déjà vu as the film’s narrative follows the trajectory of The Hunger Games a little too closely. Despite Katniss being more damaged and seeing things more cynically, events play out in familiar fashion, even if the motives and stakes differ. While Catching Fire is eminently watchable it lacks the surprise factor of the earlier film even while serving as a bridge to its own anything-couldhappen sequels, cruelly teased in a cliffhanger ending.
The public revolt that simmers along in the background and the way it is dealt with by Panem’s rulers add further depth and context, thankfully without drowning the film in allegory
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TUE 03 DEC EYES WIDE SHUT SKY MOVIES CLASSICS, 8.30PM
The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen, who finally achieves long-sought-after literary success after publishing the next great American novel. There’s only one catch – he didn’t write it. As the past comes back to haunt him, Jansen is forced to confront the price of his actions.
Cruise and Kidman star as a married couple entangled in an intricate web of jealousy and sexual obsession in Stanley Kubrick’s final cinematic showcase. At a Christmas party, innocent flirtations arouse suspicion as high-society physician Dr William Harford and his wife Alice watch each other from a distance.
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Will Arnett stars as Nathan Miller, a recently divorced local TV news reporter looking forward to living the singles’ life until his parents’ marital problems unexpectedly derail his plans. After Nathan finally breaks the news of his divorce to his parents, Carol and Tom his father is inspired to follow suit.
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Café Istanbul is a popular landmark in Wellington’s restaurant and café scene. With a seating capacity for 150 people, there is always a place for you to dine. With belly dancers to entertain, and amazing Middle Eastern food to fill your belly, they provide an authentic experience that’s sure to impress.
HONEYPOT CAFÉ 458 COLOMBO ST
Beloved by the community and still standing the test of time, Honeypot is the place to go for breakfast/ brunch and lunch. It’s got all your favourites, with a range of special brioches to tempt those with a sweet tooth and a wide range of healthy pizzas.
KEN YAKITORI
Yakitori is skewers of chicken, vegetables and seafood on bamboo skewers with salt and yakitori sauce, which is then cooked over a delicate controlled charcoal heat. Grab a handful of these succulent skewers, and swap meats and flavours with friends. Ken’s is all about more the merrier: Friends and food. Grab a bunch of little plates and mix and match between yourself for a full-on experience. Plus this way there’s no need to get food envy as you sample everything off the menu! It’s perfect. When you’re done, wash it all down with some sake.
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WELLINGTON GIG GUIDE WED 27 DAI HENWOOD LIVE!
7PM, San Francisco Bath House
NZ SCHOOL OF DANCE GRAD SEASON 7:30PM, NZ National Dance and Drama Centre
THE MEDICINE STAND UP COMEDY 8PM, The Cavern Club
THEE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FREE-SHOW! WITH THE CAMEL TONES! 9:30PM, Mighty Mighty
THU 28 ACOUSTIC ROUTES PRESENTS MARK LAURENT AND BRENDA LIDDIARD 8PM, Meow!, $15
MILES CALDER & THE RUMOURS
7:30PM, The San Francisco Bath House
MONCRIEFF, PAGE, SMITH AND MCNAUGHTEN FREE IMPROV AT MEOW
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10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar
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7:30PM, NZ National Dance and Drama Centre
7:30PM, NZ National Dance and Drama Centre
RULES OF ADDICTION - WORLD MADE OF LIES TOUR
SMASH THE SYSTEM: FLESH D-VICE, BEHAVIOUR, CLICHE GUEVARA & THE BLUE ONESIES
8PM, Medusa
THE MAP ROOM & THE ECHO OHS 8PM, Mighty Mighty
THIS LITTLE ORCHESTRA X YOUNG AUGUST X CHELSEA BRIDGE 7PM, Bodega, $10
FRI 29 CAVE (USA) & THE DOBERMEN
10:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $10
9PM, Meow!, $5
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE HOUSE PARTY 9PM, Bodega, $10
SAT 30 ARLI LIBERMAN ALBUM RELEASE TOUR
8PM, San Francisco Bath House
BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY 8PM, Jame Cabaret
JEFF HANNEMAN TRIBUTE SHOW
JO HANNAH & THE MYSTERY
The Southern Cross Garden Bar
MATTERHORN’S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Matterhorn
NZ SCHOOL OF DANCE GRAD SEASON 7:30PM, NZ National Dance and Drama Centre
NZSO AT TE PAPA 10:15AM, Te Papa
RED BULL SOUND SELECT PRESENTS: WELLINGTON FEAT. KAMANDI, BUSKA DIMES, & KAKAPO 8PM, Bodega, $10
ROOTS FOUNDATIONS SOUND SYSTEM 9PM, Mighty Mighty, $10
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WHIRIMAKO BLACK, LISA TOMLINS & CATHIE RAE 8:30PM, Meow!, $50
8PM, Bar Medusa, $5
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8PM, The Classic Comedy Club
7PM, Herald Theatre
DOWNTOWN BROWNS WHEELS ON WEDNESDAY 5PM, Barrio
EMERGING PIXELS #3 7:30AM, Aotea Centre
FROM THE SUMMIT 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
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VERONA SESSIONS WITH THE REPEAT 9PM, Verona
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WITH BOBBY BRAZUKA & T.RICE
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CLUB LUXURY - FT. JOLYON PETCH & HANNAH LEIGH (LIVE SET)
9PM, Ponsonby Social Club 9PM, Juice Bar
REWIND FIELDS, LILO PEAKS & DYALTOV The Winchester
SETTLING THE SCORE LIVE 8PM, Auckland Town Hall
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FREEK OF THE WEEK FEATURING KILLAMANRARO
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6:15PM, Rialto Cinema (Newmarket)
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8PM, Basement Theatre
7PM, Herald Theatre
8:30PM, The Classic Comedy Club
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DJ ANDY JV
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DJ HUDGE & MC JDUBS LIVE WITH SUPPORT FROM PAULY WHO? 9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
EMERGING PIXELS #3 7:30AM, Aotea Centre
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Ding Dong Lounge
FRIDAYS AT BARRIO 4PM, Barrio
FRIDAY AT LA ZEPPA WITH DJ SOLLY 5PM, La Zeppa Kitchen
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SAT 30
MIKEY HAVOC
FRIDAYS AT REVELRY WITH RIKI K, JERM AND DIRTY DIANA
BETWEEN THE SHEETS
ROYALS @ GOLDFINCH ?
5PM, Revelry
FRIDAYS AT SALE ST 6PM, Sale Street
FROM THE SUMMIT 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
JAPANESE FILM WEEK 2013
6:15PM, Rialto Cinema (Newmarket)
MAGIC ROUNDABOUT WITH STINKY JIM AND DUBHEAD 5PM, Verona
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2:30PM, Basement Theatre
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BETWEEN THE SHEETS 8PM, Basement Theatre
6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen
BLACK GRACE XMAS VERSES
SATURDAYS AT REVELRY WITH TDK AND ANDY JV
7PM, Herald Theatre
8PM, Revelry
CLASSIC LATE & LIVE COMEDY
10:30PM, The Classic Comedy Club
7PM, Sale Street
STITCHES DOPPLER DEAD BEAT BOYS SEMATICS
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SWAMP THING PRIMORDIUM CD RELEASE
The Thirsty Dog
9PM, Leigh Sawmill, $25
8:30PM, Neighbourhood
FROM THE SUMMIT 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum
FUYUKO’S FABLES + GROENI + PALES NZ TOUR 8PM, Wine Cellar, $10
KINGS OF DEEP 9PM, Ginger Minx
LATINAOTEAROA WITH SUPPORT FROM SAM.E
4PM, Revelry
TAYLOR SWIFT 7PM, Vector Arena
EMERGING PIXELS #3 RAW COMEDY NIGHT
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3PM, Michael Park School Auditorium
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JACK JOHNSON 7PM, ASB Theatre
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10PM, Ink & Coherent, $15
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5PM, Justin Sane, $10
7:30PM, Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
Oscar Key Sung (Aus) & Zen Mantra
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FRI 29
7:30PM, Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
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8PM, Dux Live
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JUSTIN SANE AT THE CLUB!
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1:30PM, Rialto Cinema (Newmarket)
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Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui
KATHARTICUS “METRO ANGEL” ALBUM RELEASE 9PM, Purple Rain Retro Cafe, Dunedin
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Rhythm, New Plymouth
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Home to dance parties, after-parties, and good times, this beautiful wee spot is tucked down a back alley, but there’s nothing dogedy about what they do. Now a bar and lounge with a luxe Hollywood vibe, the Roxy is the ideal spot for after-work drinks or to while away the evening enjoying top local and international DJs. Arguably the best in central Auckland, the Roxy’s rooftop deck offers stunning views of the midtown city skyline. That combined with the smart fit out, table service and top-notch drinks make it the hottest hang out in the city this summer.
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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.
BREW ON QUAY
102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.
THE EMPIRE
137 Victoria St W, 373 4389 New ownership, new look, new vibe!
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.
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 DE POST
466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available.
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.
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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.
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Multiple Locations, wagamama.com This small sleek and super cool pad is the place for your next function come check us out!
THE PADDINGTON DING DONG LOUNGE
26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.
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.
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27 Drake St, Freemans Bay, 377 5737 Tom Tom Bar & Eatery is the newly developed Gastrobar housed in a historically significant site.
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144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.
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Tue 03 Dec CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Wed 04 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington Thu 05 Dec The Civic, Auckland
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Thu 19 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
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Fri 29 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 30 Nov San Fran Bath House, Wellington
BIG DAY OUT 2014
Fri 17 Jan Western Springs Park, Auckland
BILLY BRAGG (UK)
Sun 23 Mar The Opera House, Wellington Tue 25 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (US) Sat 01 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Sun 02 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
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 Sat 01 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim
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
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THE HOLLIES (UK)
Fri 07 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Fri 25 Apr The Civic, Auckland
Fri 20 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sat 21 Dec Galatos, Auckland
HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE Tue 31 Dec Stonybridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island
Fri 21 Feb CSB Arena, Christchurch Sat 22 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sun 23 Feb Aotea Centre, Auckland
Thu 20 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch Sat 22 Mar TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth Sun 23 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
Wed 28 Jan - Wed 04 Feb Golden Bay, Nelson
LYNYRD SKYNYRD, STARSHIP & 10CC
Sat 08 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 09 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, Sat 15 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
EARL SWEATSHIRT, DANNY BROWN, RUN THE JEWELS
Tue 28 Jan James Cabaret, Wellington
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Sat 14 Feb Tuning Fork, Auckland
BRUNO MARS (US)
Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
JOHN MAYER (US)
CAMP A LOW HUM 2014
Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS
Tue 29 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland
Wed 12 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
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MATAKANAVAL 2014
Sat 11 Jan - Sun 12 Jan Cnr Harnetts & Old Beach Rd, Kaikoura
Thu 02 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana
KORA & KATCHAFIRE ELLIE GOULDING (UK)
Sat 07 Jun Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 09 Jun TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Wed 11 Jun CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS Fri 13 Dec Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Sat 14 Dec Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland
CITY & COLOUR (CA)
Mon 16 Dec The Civic, Auckland Wed 18 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington
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
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Sun 27 Apr The Civic, Auckland
Tue 03 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland Wed 04 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland
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JAMES BLUNT (UK)
Thu 10 Apr The Civic, Auckland
Wed 28 May The Civic, Auckland
FAT FREDDY’S DROP
JIMMY CARR (UK)
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
GUY SEBASTIAN (AU) Fri 27 Dec Mangawhai
Sat 25 Jan Opera House, Wellington Sun 26 Jan Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
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Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough Vineyards
LEONARD COHEN (CA)
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
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Wed 04 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
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Thu 12 Dec Bodega, Wellington Fri 13 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
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Thu 16 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland
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Tue 04 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
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Fri 24 Jan - Sun 26 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton
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Wed 04 Dec Galatos, Auckland
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Sat 14 Dec Studio, Auckland Sun 15 Dec Bodega, Wellington
POKEY LAFARGE (US)
Tue 18 Mar Tuning Fork, Auckland Thu 20 Mar Bodega, Wellington Fri 21 Mar King Street Live, Masterton Sat 22 Mar Black Barn, Havelock North
RAGGAMUFFIN 2014 NINE INCH NAILS & QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE (US)
Fri 31 Jan - Sat 01 Feb Rotorua International Stadium
Wed 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 22 Mar CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
SURF FRIENDS ROSIE O’DONNELL (US)
Fri 31 Jan Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 01 Feb ASB Theatre, Auckland
RUDIMENTAL
Tue 04 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Wed 05 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
NORTHERN BASS
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai
RULES OF ADDICTION
Sat 28 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Sun 29 Nov The Cabana, Napier
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Fri 21 Feb - Sun 16 Mar Multiple Venue, Wellington
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Sat 28 Dec Mapua Hall, Mapua Tue 31 Dec Pohara Hall, Takaka
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Sat 15 Feb Bodega, Wellington Sun 16 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland
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Tue 26 Nov Neptunes Backpackers, Greymouth Wed 27 Nov The Beach Bar, Invercargill Thu 28 Nov The Blue Duck, Milford Sound Fri 29 Nov Chicks Hotel, Dunedin Sat 30 Nov Tommy Chang’s Bar, Christchurch Sat 07 Dec Major Toms, Mt Maunganui
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Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 01 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland
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Wed 19 Feb - Thu 20 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
XAVIER RUDD & LITTLE BUSHMAN
Sat 28 Dec Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Sun 29 Dec Butlers Reef, Oakura Mon 30 Dec Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka
Sat 14 Dec The Leigh Sawmill, Leigh
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Sat 15 Feb Western Springs, Auckland
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Sun 29 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Waiohika Estate Vineyard, Gisborne
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Sun 19 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Tue 21 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Cardrona Valley, Wanaka
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Sat 01 Feb Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka
SERJ TANIKAN & NZSO Sat 29 Mar CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
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Thu 16 Jan Powerstation, Auckland
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BUZZ OSBORNE – MELVINS ICONIC AMERICAN EXPERIMENTAL rock band Melvins have spent a thirty year career in constant motion, keeping an eye on the future without relying on their expansive legacy to further their output. Throughout 2013 they have already released a covers album titled Everybody Loves Sausages and their recently released studio album Tres Cabrones, and are currently working on a follow-up LP of original material. Speaking with singer, guitarist and band leader Buzz (King Buzzo) Osborne while he rehearses in Los Angeles for the New Zealand leg of their thirtieth anniversary tour, he shares some key aspects of their longevity and gives an insight into the dedicated work ethic which has kept the Melvins ticking. “Keep your feet moving, try to do something that challenges you and the listener, only make music that you think is good and apologise for nothing,” says the front man. “I don’t see any reason why bands can’t work all the time, especially with live music and recording records. I don’t understand what takes them so long, I don’t get it. Who knows, I can only speak for myself. But I think of it [as] more and more. I do it the way that I would appreciate the other bands doing it.” Released in November, the Melvins’ 19th studio album Tres Cabrones sees a reunion with original drummer Mike Dillard, with Dale Crover (who replaced Dillard in 1984) taking up the bass for the album’s recording. It is the closest version of the original Melvins 1983 line up, though Osborne states that it is a collection of completely modern songs made with the sole intention to “write a cool record”. “I didn’t have any hyper motivations other than - if this is the line up of the band, how would we write songs now? I try to write and record songs that would sound the way that we do now, with that line-up. It’s not like a ‘back to the good ole days’ [record], at all.” Nine of the twelve songs have previously appeared on rare and extremely limited vinyl and internet-only releases, and Tres Cabrones marks their worldwide debut as contemporary tracks. While talking about the history of the collection, Osborne keenly clarifies any misconceptions
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that fans may have over their place on the record. “They’re not revamped versions, they’re new versions, or they’re the same versions they ever were. A couple of them came out on internetonly releases, one of them came out on a hyper limited - which means 400 vinyl [releases] - compilation, and four songs came out on 500 vinyl’s.” “For someone to say - ‘oh they’ve already been out before’ - that’s just crazy. None of that stuff even went to the store, ya know?” By its very release, Tres Cabrones (which translates to ‘three dumbasses’ in Spanish) is a mixture of classic and current Melvins and touches on the many sonic traits of their back catalogue; from the experimental rock and the heavy sludge, to the weird and comical side ever underlying their work, and has been labelled the best Melvins record by Osborne’s wife due to its simplicity (“and she’s not one to hold back with what she thinks.”) Of course, the studio is only one half of the Melvins’ work environment. As a live force Osborne and co. have built a reputation as one of the loudest and dedicated bands in the world today, hitting a mile stone achievement with 51 shows in 51 states over 51 days in 2012. However he is quick to explain that the live and studio mediums are very different and can’t be approached in the same manner. “The live experience is a roll of the dice, it’s very human [because] you have the feedback from the audience. The studio experience is more like you’re under a microscope. Sometimes live I don’t feel like I played very well but then someone from the audience will say ‘it was great’, or vice versa,” says Osborne. It’s all part of the package as a musician and King Buzzo is more than happy playing the role, “for better or worse.” “It’s art, it’s an art form. Part art form, part car-salesman. One of the two, and Andy Warhol all mixed together.” JAMES MANNING SEE THEM LIVE: MELVINS WED 04 DEC THE POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND
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2013 VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS THERE’S A BUZZ in the air. Zombies are stumbling around hunting for brains and posing for pictures. Tidal waves of fevered cheers are bouncing around Vector Arena’s glass exterior. Stan Walker is breaking out random dance moves on unsuspecting fans. It can mean only one thing. The sun blazed relentlessly down on Vector’s red carpet on Thu 21 Nov evening as the 48th Annual Vodafone NZ Music Awards got underway. Bands, artists and producers from across the country (obligatory colourful entourages in tow) piled into the 12,000-seat arena for a night that celebrated the past twelve months of NZ music in all its diversity, originality and eccentricity. The evening’s festivities kicked off with a live performance by Devonport teenager turned international synthpop sensation Lorde, who performed a triumphant homecoming rendition of her ubiquitous single ‘Royals’ to a delirious crowd. Hosting duties were carried out with abundant charm by Shannon Ryan and Stan Walker (kitted out in an array of his trademark threads) and the jovial back-and-forths between the charismatic pair lent a laid-back tone to the evening (a highlight of which involved Walker
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pretty much presenting the Radio Airplay award to himself, emotional and slightly confusing moment for everyone involved). Flight of the Conchords’ Brett McKenzie accepted the award for Highest Selling Single for their charity track ‘Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That)’, making sure to give a shout out to the Auckland and Wellington school kids who provided the song’s quirky lyrical content. Christchurch electronica veterans Shapeshifter walked away with two awards – Best Group and Best Electronica Album for their fifth studio album Delta. If there had been an award for best footwear the boisterous drum ‘n bass pioneers would have easily nailed that one too. Wellington reggae raconteurs Fat Freddy’s Drop took away the Tui for Best Roots Album for their third studio album, the critically acclaimed Blackbird. But in the end the night went to two young female artists who have achieved unparalleled success in their respective genres both domestically and abroad – Samoan-Indian Kiwi doowop queen Aaradhna and that Devonport teenager everyone keeps talking about. After cleaning up at the Pacific Music Awards in May, Aaradhna
added to her growing award haul by taking home three Tuis on Thursday – for Best Female Solo Artist, Best Urban / Hip-hop Album and the coveted Album of the Year for her album Treble & Reverb. Her third full-length, the album charted across the globe on the back of infectious platinumselling single ‘Wake Up’ (which she performed live accompanied by a posse of pyjama-sporting minions), and earlier this year the soulful songstress signed a multialbum deal with American label Republic Records (also home to kiwi synth-rock collective The Naked and Famous) which should provide plenty of opportunity for global in the coming year. After taking time out to judge her school talent contest last week, Ella Yelich-O’Connor returned to the musical feeding frenzy which has been surrounding her alterego Lorde for some time now, and walked away with four Tuis. The seventeen year-old nabbed Single of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, International Achievement Award and the People’s Choice Award. She may well have increased that
number had her debut full length Pure Heroine been released in time to be considered for this year’s awards. After a few months which have included a number one single in the states, a publishing deal reported to be worth around $3million and an intimate performance for the likes of David Bowie and Sofia Coppola, this was a jubilant return home for the unassuming seventeen-year-old. Other artists who walked away with awards include Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Villainy, Maisey Rika, Jamie McDell, Lawrence Arabia and Shona Laing, who was honoured with the Legacy award as well as a special tribute performed by Ruby Frost. Other live highlights included Iva Lankum, Jamie McDell, Titanium as well as the final song by Mr. Stan Walker who closed the show in his usual charismatic style. Overall a great night which reflected the energy and passion of the ever-vibrant kiwi music scene. DAVID KEARNEY PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ALEXANDER HALLAG – SHHH THE MUSIC IS TALKING
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Square Enix have announced the release date for two upcoming Final Fantasy remakes. Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD, which bundles both games together on one disk, will release Thu 20 Mar, 2014 for PlayStation 3. Remakes for Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 were originally revealed in 2011, for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The PlayStation Vita versions of the game, which are expected to be available separately as digital downloads, have not yet been dated; information regarding the Vita games (specifically, “full details” and “release timing”) will be revealed at a later date. The PS3 version will be available in both “standard” and “limited edition” variants, the latter of which also includes a 48-page art book, which is exclusive to the Australia / New Zealand (ANZ) region according to the announcement.
KILLER INSTINCT XBOX ONE (EXCLUSIVE) Killer Instinct, if you missed the memo, is both a brand new one-on-one fighting game and a reboot of the Killer Instinct franchise. Never heard of it? That’s not that surprising, really, given the last game in the series - Killer Instinct Gold released for the Nintendo 64 - in 1996. Killer Instinct was a real crowd-pleaser in the arcades, thanks to its ludicrously over-the-top combos. A skilled player could execute a near-endless stream of attacks, all of which were linked together and very difficult for an opponent to break out of. The new Killer Instinct is download only and includes access (by default) to just one character. Additional characters can be bought separately, or you can buy combo packs; the “Ultra Combo” includes all six launch characters, two more that will be released post launch, and some extra perks - including an emulated copy of the original Killer Instinct arcade machine.
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Sennheiser have announced two new gaming headsets, both of which are aimed at the high end of the market. The G4ME ONE, priced at $419.95, and the G4ME ZERO, which retails for $449.95, should start appearing in local retailers from today. In addition, Sennheiser have announced a partnership with Hitman developers Io Interactive, which the company describes as a “perfect match of game creation and gameplay experience.” Io are using Sennheiser equipment when developing and recording game sound, which - according to Sennheiser - “ensures that gamers using Sennheiser gaming headsets will get an authentic sound experience that’s optimized to be exactly as the developers intended.” “Sennheiser equipment makes our games sound better - both for us and the gamer,” suggested Frans Galschiøt Quaade - the lead sound designer at Io Interactive. “Not only are these great gaming headsets for both producing and playing games, but using Sennheiser equipment during development ensures a great and consistent audio experience all the way from the production to end consumer.”
The closest thing to an arcade-like gameplay option is the endless “survival” mode, in which you go up against foe after foe until you eventually fall. Other fun stuff includes a deep (and I mean deep) training mode, which exposes many of the game’s core systems to detailed scrutiny, and - of course - support for duking it out with friends and enemies - both online and on the couch. Combat is where Killer Instinct truly excels. Somehow it manages to remain incredibly similar in feel to the original, yet be about 2.4 bazillion times faster, tightly balanced, and eerily similar to Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter (sitting somewhere about the middle in terms of technical execution and flashy movesets, if you like.) I had a lot of fun with it and was able to see significant improvement in my technique, both from exploring the Dojo (training mode) and observing fellow reviewer Matthew’s prowess in matches (he really is much better than I am.) If you’re looking for a fighting game that skimps on story but delivers tournament-ready credentials, look no further. Killer Instinct is making a brash play at the top table and, as far as we can tell, it’s got the goods. ALAN BELL
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ALBUM OUT FRIDAY 29 TH NOVEMBER Recorded live during the collective's 23-date tour, which saw them journey from the tip to the tail of Aotearoa. Featuring a musically diverse, all star cast including: Anika Moa, Mel Parsons, Ria Hall, Kara Gordon, Louis McDonald (Five Mile Town), Mark Vanilau, Ryan Prebble (The Nudge), Shaun Blackwell (John The Baptist), and members of The Black Seeds: Barnaby Weir, Jarney Murphy, Mike Fabulous and Nigel Patterson. ‘It’s hard not to fall in love with Fly My Pretties: their passion for their art, their different styles and personalities all blend into one strong act.’ — Jule Scherer, Stuff.co.nz, 2013
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ROBERT DELONG “IT DESCRIBES EVERYTHING… moving, life, dance!” Just Movement, released on Glassnote Records in February this year, is the debut album from the one-man futuristic dance party master, Los Angeleno-via-Seattle beats-maker Robert DeLong. His music blends techno beats with live percussion and is structured around conventional song writing, with a twist. The sound has been described by Wired Magazine as a merger of “electronic dance music, alt rock, and vocals into tracks that are poppy enough to make you move but dissonant enough to be interesting.” On the line from Tampa Bay, where he’s just stepped out into the street to chat, DeLong gives me the run down on his short but explosive career. He can’t believe it. One minute he’s messing around in his bedroom, the next he’s talking to journalists outside a stadium in Florida, where he’s now on tour supporting 21 Pilots. “21 Pilots is a good match with my act. It’s a two piece instruments and techno kit. Like me, they mix the real stuff and the toys.” Indeed, DeLong brings people to their feet in his live acts with the help of his unique stage set up featuring a full drum kit, MPC and various laptops and a set of game controllers connected to MIDI interfaces. “I’ve hooked up each controller so when I wave it around, like my Wii controller, it plays a loop or beat. It makes the whole thing more visceral.” He explains that everything on stage serves a purpose – like the key strokes or pixel references in a game the controller which relates to a specific action or sound “like guitar strumming or drums hit by a stick.” DeLong started off as the geeky 10-year-old kid, playing jazz drums at school, an “extension of (his musician) father.” But he quickly got into computer music and learned to blend his kit with the sounds. “I went to house parties and realised that was making music with drums which are, or can be, the lead instrument in dance music. I wanted to incorporate that into what was doing. Plus, it’s exciting on stage, to see me playing and not twiddling knobs behind the screen. I was messing around with programmes and the weird sounds I could make. I often
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just create a groove and follow it to its natural ending. If it works, it becomes a song. If not, well maybe a commercial jingle? Music comes first, then the lyrics.” Early influences were Bowie and The Talking Heads. DeLong is still a big fan of David Byrne’s all encompassing approach to world music, especially the beats. He also mentions the production on the Beatles’ Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and Boards of Canada’s Music Has the Rights to Children as massive influences. That all became the inspiration for his sound today, culminating in Just Movement - a dazzling and highly original amalgam of dance beats, pop hooks and thought provoking queries. It will no doubt supply your cerebral anthem for 2013. “The first song ‘Just Movement’ is a sort of thesis statement for my philosophy. I talk about evolution and how the universe is really a collection of small particles all rubbing against each other…” If you watch his videos, you’ll be struck by the recurring ‘X’ theme - a distinctive orange logo that appears on clothing, album cover and every thing. “It doesn’t really mean anything. My girlfriend started marking my headphones and gear when I started out, to identify me as different and so I wouldn’t lose it. Then the theme just grew from that. It’s nothing and it’s me.” ‘Me’ is the philosophy and the sentiment behind Just Movement’s second track, ‘Global Concepts’, which explores his own contribution. It’s about his place in the world, his purpose, what it all amounts to. He finds himself in a position and asks: “Did I leave myself to chance or did I make you fucking Dance?” Find out Wed 04 Dec at Galatos, with support from Please Please, when he will bring his show to Auckland. Until then refrain from reconfiguring the PlayStation controllers. TIM GRUAR SEE HIM LIVE: ROBERT DELONG WED 04 DEC GALATOS, AUCKLAND
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