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HIGH HOPES
Bruce Springsteen’s new album High Hopes has been set for a January 17 release through Sony Music New Zealand. ‘High Hopes’ finds Springsteen in a number of different musical settings, and includes the members of the E Street Band as well as guitarist Tom Morello and many additional players. The album was recorded in New Jersey, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Australia and New York City and marks Springsteen’s 18th studio album. Scan the QR code with your smartphone to go to Groove Guide’s mobile website for breaking news, reviews, interviews and more features.
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Raggamuffin organisers announced Common Kings would be joining the line-up, along with New Zealand acts Ardijah, Aotearoa Reggae All Stars, Majic, Lion Rockers Hi-Fi plus the winners of the 2013 Smokefree Pacifica Beats competition, Strangely Arousing. A strong line-up of DJ acts has also been confirmed for Raggamuffin 2014 including Che Fu, KingKapisi, DJ Sirvere, DJ Poroufessor, DJ Art, DJ Locksteady, Sgt Benji, Ben Sifty Goodness, Deach, DJMasive, DJ Jayrasik, and DJ Infared. RAGGAMUFFIN FRI 31 JAN - SAT 01 FEB ROTORUA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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The folks at the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra have implemented a new ticketing system for concert goers aged from 18 to 35. The ‘Pay Your Age’ will see people aged 18 to 35 get into concerts at a reduced price by simply paying their age. For example, a 25 year old would pay $25 for a ticket. The offer will be available for all this seasons concerts although tickets must be purchased at least one day before the concert and seating allocation is decided by the venue. FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT NZSO.CO.NZ
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Arctic Monkeys will be landing in New Zealand next May to embark on their biggest tour of our shores to date. Tickets to the New Zealand leg of the AM Tour go on sale from Wed 11 Dec. If the demand for their latest album is anything to go by, these tickets won’t last long. SEE THEM LIVE: ARCTIC MONKEYS FRI 02 MAY VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND SAT 03 MAY TSB BANK ARENA, WELLINGTON
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BLUES AND ROOTS
As a new music festival, The Queenstown Blues & Roots Festival is a one-day outdoor event to be held at the Queenstown Events Centre. Headlining the day will be The Doobie Brothers, along with Elvis Costello and The Imposters, Fly My Pretties, The Black Seeds, King Leo and all-girl group The Johnnys. The festival also plans to hold a busking competition in Queenstown over Easter weekend (April 18-20), the winner of which will receive a coveted spot on the main stage for the Queenstown Blues & Roots Festival.
RHYTHM AND BEAT
THE ENGLISH BEAT lead by Dave Wakeling and his all-star posse, are coming back for a skanking session next May. Hitting up not only Auckland, but also treating fans in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin to a swinging show this time around. SEE THEM LIVE: THE ENGLISH BEAT WED 28 MAY DUX LIVE, CHRISTCHURCH THU 29 MAY SAMMYS, DUNEDIN FRI 30 MAY BODEGA, WELLINGTON SAT 31 MAY THE STUDIO, AUCKLAND
SEE THEM LIVE: BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL SAT 26 APR QUEENSTOWN EVENTS CENTRE, QUEENSTOWN
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CHOW TOWN
Big Day Out has always championed great artists from the musical and visual world. For 2014 they are embracing the art of creating great festival food as part of the expanding BDO experience. The concept is called ‘Chow Town’ and is named after the tasty town from sister festival, Lollapalooza in Chicago. The BDO rock star chefs of Chow Town are: Baduzzi – Ben Bayly, The Blue Breeze Inn – Che Barrington, Federal Delicatessen – Kyle Street, Masu – Nic Watt, Mexico – Javier Carmona, Orleans – Sam Campbell. BIG DAY OUT 2014
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JAZ AND JON
Shihad will return to the studio next month to record their new album with Killing Joke frontman and producer, Jaz Coleman. The as-yetuntitled album will be the band’s ninth studio album and their second collaboration with Coleman who also produced their 1993 debut, CHURN. Fans can look forward to a new single from the album early next year, with the album also set for release in 2014.
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NZ On Air have announced the successful recipients for the November 2013 round. There were 144 eligible applications. Each of the 144 songs was listened to by each of the seven panelists. Recording & Video AHoriBuzz - ‘Providence’ Bangladesh - ‘Hour Glass’ Benny Tipene - ‘Make You Mine’ Concord Dawn - ‘Blessings featuring Tali’ Dan Aux - ‘Kelly Bundy’ Grand Rapids - ‘Wreck & Ruin’ Helen Corry - ‘Time’ I Am Giant - ‘Death Of You’ Moorhouse - ‘Take A Picture’ Surf City - ‘Leave Yer Worries’ Tomorrow People - ‘Daydreamer’ Yuma Zouma - ‘The Brae’ Video Only
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All The Colours - ‘Where Did You Go’ Andrew Keoghan - ‘Queues at Danni Keys’ Avalanche City - ‘Take Me To The Wild Places’ Black Minnaloushe - ‘Of Late’ Brooke Duff - ‘Nothing Compares’ CTFD x P Money - ‘New Love’ James Reid - ‘More Than I Was’ Midnight Gallery - ‘Scars featuring Raiza Biza’ P Money - ‘Baddest featuring Gappy Ranks’ Raiza Biza - ‘Flashbacks’ Sheep, Dog & Wolf - ‘Breathe’ The Wyld - ‘Confusion’ The November 2013 Panel Willy Macalister - George FM James Meharry - RDU Gaye Stebbing - Juice Music Television Kirsten Johnstone - Music 101, RNZ National Lydia Jenkin - NZ Herald Time Out Malcolm Welsford - Welsford Music Production Tania Dean - NZ On Air February 2014 Funding Round The next MakingTracks funding round closes at 5pm on Sat 01 Feb 2014.
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A BASEMENT CHRISTMAS CAROL
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EMERGING PIXELS 7:30AM, Aotea Centre
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DJS JUNIOR & JERM
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DJ GABRIELLA
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ELECTRIQUE BURLESQUE XMAS EDITION 8PM, Cassette Number Nine
EMERGING PIXELS 7:30AM, Aotea Centre
FEW CHUR LAB FEATURING KXVGXN PLUS GUEST Verona
FRANKENKRAFT MARKET Cross Street Arcade
GRAHAM BRAZIER Backbeat Bar
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THURSDAY PRO NIGHT 8PM, The Classic Studio
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9PM, Ponsonby Social Club
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ERIKA AMORE, RIKI K AND RYUZO AT REVELRY 5PM, Revelry
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3PM, Audio Foundation HQ
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DECEMBER TO DISMEMBER 2013 TOUR (AUCKLAND)
NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS
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FUYUKO’S FABLES + GROENI + PALES NZ TOUR Le Cafe, Nelson
FUYUKO’S FABLES + GROENI + PALES NZ TOUR
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THU 05 2 FOR 1 THURSDAYS! 5PM, Betty’s
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7PM, Circa Theatre
PUPPYBOYGENIUS, HEX, FANTAILS, WATERFALLS & DJ TRIXIE DARKO 9:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5
ROCK ‘N’ LOL Bar Medusa
SOMEONE ELSEÍS COUNTRY 7PM, The Film Archive
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WED 04
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MON 09
The Cabana, Napier
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THE BLACK SEEDS
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7PM, Circa Theatre
7:30PM, Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
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11PM, Krazy Jacks, Tauranga
STREET CHANT NZ TOUR 2013
Chicks Hotel, Dunedin
7:30PM, Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
TUE 10 BOEING BOEING 7:30PM, Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
FUYUKO’S FABLES + GROENI + PALES NZ TOUR Star Tavern, West Coast
Fast Eddies Pool Hall
KOREAN CARAVAN FILM FESTIVAL 2013
WELLINGTON GIG GUIDE
6PThe Film Archive
METH DRINKER AND GUESTS
EMERGENCE PRESENTS DJ VERDI
T54 ALBUM RELEASE WITH X-RAY CHARLES
SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY
FUNKACYBIN FUNK RAISER! W/ TRIPLET
TWO WOLVES ALBUM RELEASE NZ TOUR
SUBTRACT “TALK MINUS ACTION EQUALS NOTHING” ALBUM RELEASE TOUR - WITH SHAKAHN AND GIFT OF RUIN
HAVE A VERY MERRY CABURLESQUE
WASH WASH
8PM, Bar Medusa, $5
9PM, Puppies, $5
9PM, Bodega, $10
THE BLACK SEEDS King Street Live
THE BONES Matterhorn
THE SHAKEDOWN - ‘NEXT MOVEMENT’ EP RELEASE TOUR *WELLINGTON 8PM, The San Francisco Bath House
10PM, Rush Bar, $10
9PM, Bodega, $10
8:30PM, The Fringe Bar
HO HO HOSTEP Bootleg Bar
KOREAN CARAVAN FILM FESTIVAL 2013 6PThe Film Archive
NIKO NE-ZNA
10PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar
NO BAD DAYS W/ BEAT MOB & B-LO 10:30PM, Betty’s
9PM, Mighty Mighty, $10
8PM, Medusa, $10
9PM, Laundry on Cuba
SUN 08 A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7PM, Circa Theatre
DAWN ELDER - ALBUM RELEASE WITH THE ED ZUCCOLLO JAZZ TRIO Meow!
MON 09 A CHRISTMAS CAROL
RAINBOW WARRIOR
7PM, Circa Theatre
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
RAIZA BIZA
8PM, The Fringe Bar
7PM, Circa Theatre
Matterhorn
CRAFT 2.0 CHRISTMAS 2013
STREET CHANT NZ TOUR 2013
SAT 07
Chaffers Dock Apartments
4PM, The Southern Cross Garden Bar
Puppies
RAW MEAT COMEDY - DECEMBER
TUE 10 A CHRISTMAS CAROL 7PM, Circa Theatre
t SHIT WORTH DOING
CHRISTCHURCH GIG GUIDE THU 05
SAT 07
STREET CHANT NZ TOUR 2013
SOUTH ISLAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 2013
SUBTRACT “TALK MINUS ACTION EQUALS NOTHING” ALBUM RELEASE TOUR - WITH ECHOLYPSE AND AWAKENED INFERNO
TOMMY FLOWERS
The Darkroom
11AM, North Hagley Park
10PM, Third Door Down, $15
Dux Live
FRI 06 AHORIBUZZ & GUESTS 9PM, Wunderbar
FAT FREDDYS DROP - BLACKBIRD SUMMER DETOUR 7PM, The Bedford
FUYUKO’S FABLES & GROENI & PALES - NZ TOUR
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PETER MURPHY PERFORMING SOLELY
BAUHAUS
SAT 14 DECEMBER - THE STUDIO, AUCKLAND SUN 15 DECEMBER - BODEGA, WELLINGTON ADRIAN BELEW • TONY LEVIN • PAT MASTELOTTO MARKUS REUTER • JULIE SLICK • TOBIAS RALPH PERFORMING THE MUSIC OF
KING CRIMSON TUES 7 JAN - THE STUDIO, AUCKLAND
DRINK
SHIT WORTH DRINKING
THE HOP GARDEN 13 PIRIE ST
The Garden is a craft beer bar and restaurant with a focus on New Zealand microbreweries, quality wines and outstanding service. Sit down and enjoy a glass of the country’s finest in their light and airy garden patio bar, complete with glass roof and established vines.
THE PEDAL PUSHER 284 – 286 LINCOLN RD
When people say, “Get on your bike”, these guys would reply, “Gladly.” The team here are passionate about the pursuit and as such have crafted a lot of their décor and furniture out of reused two-wheelers.
SUGAR BAR
What are ya having, sugar? Ladies and gentlemen alike can enjoy a good cocktail from Newmarket’s top wine and cocktail lounge. They offer an extensive wine selection of more than 70 labels, with 50 by the glass. Throwback classic recipes of sweet and fruity combinations top their favorites list for shaken and stirred cocktails, along with their own personal creations for something new. Relax in their stylish, laidback atmosphere with indoor lounge seating, a luxurious bar and a cozy cobblestone outdoor patio that boasts fleece blankets and outdoor heaters to guard against the chilly night air.
VIBE KEY
3A YORK ST
DAYTIME
SPORTS BAR
OPEN LATE
DANCE FLOOR
FOOD
ONE NIGHT STAND
HIPSTER FRIENDLY
LIVE MUSIC
AFTER WORK
CRAFT BEERS
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AUCKLAND BARS AND EATERIES ATICO COCINA
LE MONDE CAFE
BIG J’S
MALT BAR
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.
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.
368 Queen St, 222 2800 Belgium hot chocolates, coffees and offer a range of beautiful cakes (gluten free available) and organic drinks.
442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.
THE PADDINGTON BREW ON QUAY
102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.
CITIZEN PARK
424 New North Rd, 846-4964 SoCal inspired garden bar with great food and a social-friendly atmosphere. Relaxed place to come eat, drink, and mingle.
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.
PINXTOS
128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*
26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.
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.
27 Drake St, Freemans Bay, 377 5737 Tom Tom Bar & Eatery is the newly developed Gastrobar housed in a historically significant site.
Q THEATRE
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.
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.
WAGAMAMA
Multiple Locations, wagamama.com This small sleek and super cool pad is the place for your next function come check us out!
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.
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 DING DONG LOUNGE
TOM TOM
106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian parlour meets opium den chic. Asian fusion style eatery set in a bohemian parlour.
SALE ST
7 Sale St, 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery, celebrated garden bar and a private Velvet Room!
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9pm FRIDAY
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.
FIDDLER IRISH BAR
71 Victoria St West A small, but perfectly formed, authentic Irish bar with some of Aucklands friendliest bar staff.
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TOURS & EVENTS
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
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
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 Sat 01 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim
DOLLY PARTON
Fri 07 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 08 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
Estate, Matakana Fri 03 Jan - Riwaka Hotel, Motueka Sat 05 Jan The Station Village Complex, Lower Hutt
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
THE HOLLIES
Fri 21 Feb CSB Arena, Christchurch Sat 22 Feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sun 23 Feb Aotea Centre, Auckland
JOHN MAYER
JACK JOHNSON (US)
Tue 03 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland Wed 04 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (US)
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
LIONEL RICHIE & JOHN FARNHAM
Thu 20 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch Sat 22 Mar TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth Sun 23 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
LUMINATE 2015
LYNYRD SKYNYRD, STARSHIP & 10CC
BRUNO MARS (US)
Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata
LEONARD COHEN (CA)
Wed 28 Jan - Wed 04 Feb Golden Bay, Nelson
Sat 01 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Sun 02 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
CAMP A LOW HUM 2014
Sat 11 Jan The Powerstation, Auckland
GUY SEBASTIAN (AU)
Tue 29 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland
Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
LEE FIELDS & THE EXPRESSIONS
Sat 08 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 09 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, Sat 15 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Fri 25 Apr The Civic, Auckland
EARL SWEATSHIRT, DANNY BROWN, RUN THE JEWELS
Tue 28 Jan James Cabaret, Wellington
ED KOWALCZYK
JAMES BLUNT (UK)
Sat 14 Feb Tuning Fork, Auckland
Wed 28 May The Civic, Auckland
ELLIE GOULDING
JIMMY CARR (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
CHRONOPHONIUM Fri 10 Jan - Sun 12 Jan Tapu, Coromandel
CITY & COLOUR (CA)
Mon 16 Dec The Civic, Auckland Wed 18 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington
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ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS Sun 27 Apr The Civic, Auckland
ERYKAH BADU
Thu 10 Apr The Civic, Auckland
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
Sat 25 Jan Opera House, Wellington Sun 26 Jan Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
KAIKOURA SUMMERSOUNDS 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
LA DE DA
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough Vineyards
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS Wed 12 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland
MATAKANAVAL 2014 Thu 02 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana
MELVINS (US)
Wed 04 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland
METZ (CA)
Thu 12 Dec Bodega, Wellington Fri 13 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland
TOURS & EVENTS
UPCOMING TOURS & EVENTS NORTHERN BASS
Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai
NZ FESTIVAL 2014
Fri 21 Feb - Sun 16 Mar Multiple Venue, Wellington
OKKERVIL RIVER
Sat 15 Feb Bodega, Wellington Sun 16 Feb The Kings Arms, Auckland
PARAMORE (US) MORCHEEBA
Thu 10 Apr The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 11 Apr Opera House, Wellington
MT EDEN
Thu 26 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat 28 Dec Coroglen Tavern, Coroglen Mon 30 Dec Station Village Complex, Lower Hutt Tue 31 Dec Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka Thu 02 Jan The Bedford Marquee, Christchurch Sun 05 Jan Waihi Hotel, Waihi
MUDHONEY
Thu 16 Jan The Kings Arms, Auckland
Sun 19 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Tue 21 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
PARACHUTE 2014
Fri 24 Jan - Sun 26 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton
PETER MURPHY
RULES OF ADDICTION
Sat 28 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Sun 29 Nov The Cabana, Napier
SALMONELLA DUB
Sat 28 Dec Mapua Hall, Mapua Tue 31 Dec Pohara Hall, Takaka
SAL VALENTINE & THE BABYSHAKES
Sat 14 Dec The Leigh Sawmill, Leigh
SERJ TANIKAN & NZSO Sat 29 Mar CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
RAPTURE 2014: EMINEM, KENDRICK LAMAR, J.COLE
Wed 19 Feb - Thu 20 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
Fri 31 Jan - Sat 01 Feb Rotorua International Stadium
XAVIER RUDD & LITTLE BUSHMAN
Sat 15 Feb Western Springs, Auckland
RHYTHM & VINES 2013
Sun 29 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Waiohika Estate Vineyard, Gisborne
RHYTHM & ALPS 2013 Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Cardrona Valley, Wanaka
RIPPON FESTIVAL
Sat 01 Feb Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka
Wed 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 22 Mar CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch
Thu 05 Dec Diggers Bar, Hamilton Fri 06 Dec Bethells Beach Café, Waitakere Sat 07 Dec Sanctuary Sounds Festival, Hawkes Bay Wed 11 Dec Meow Café, Wellington Thu 12 Dec Tin Hut, Tauherenikau Fri 13 Dec Whanganui Musicians Club Sat 14 Dec St Peters Hall, Paekakariki Sun 15 Dec Butlers Reef Sun 22 Dec Ora Garden, Taupo Museum
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
NEKO CASE
NINE INCH NAILS & QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE (US)
SWAMP THING
WESTFEST 2014
POKEY LAFARGE
RAGGAMUFFIN 2014
Fri 14 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland
Tue 04 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Wed 05 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
Sat 14 Dec Studio, Auckland Sun 15 Dec Bodega, Wellington
THE NATIONAL (US)
Tue 04 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland
RUDIMENTAL
ROBERT DELONG (US)
Wed 04 Dec Galatos, Auckland
ROSIE O’DONNELL (US)
Fri 31 Jan Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 01 Feb ASB Theatre, Auckland
SNOOP DOGG
Thu 16 Jan Powerstation, Auckland
SPLORE 2014
Fri 14 Feb - Sun 16 Feb Tapapakanga Regional Park, Auckland
SUMMER COUNTRY MUSIC FEST Fri 10 Jan Marsden Cove Marina, Whangarei
SURF FRIENDS
Sat 07 Dec Major Toms, Mt Maunganui
Sat 28 Dec Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Sun 29 Dec Butlers Reef, Oakura Mon 30 Dec Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka
MUSIC
SHIT WORTH DOING
THU 05 DEC
WED 04 DEC JACK JOHNSON
SUBTRACT
GIG OF THE WEEK
ASB THEATRE
DUX LIVE
7PM
8PM
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, it’s sure to be a relaxing set of new hits and old classics from the musician. And 100% of tour profits go to charity.
Subtracts battering rhythms, militant aesthetics and belligerent riffing that have long been their hallmarks and have been unleashed in the greatest realisation of their sonic vision to date. They’re set to tear the roof off the Dux Live to celebrate the new album.
FIVE MILE TOWN
MELVINS
THE KINGS ARMS
THE POWERSTATION
8PM, $10, UTR.CO.NZ
8PM, $58, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
Releasing their first single in 2012, the Melbournebased four-piece followed that up with their first EP and toured extensively across both the North and the South islands of New Zealand. It didn’t take long for promoters to notice the capacity this band had for pulling crowds.
Lovers of hard rock rejoice! The Melvins are playing their own headline show in celebration of their 30 year anniversary. The Melvins’ 19th studio album Tres Cabrones sees a reunion with original drummer Mike Dillard and front man Buzz Osborne says the new album is as close to their 1983 line-up as it can possibly get.
FRI 06 DEC
AIR SUPPLY ST JAMES
FAT FREDDY’S DROP 8PM, $90, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
The Australian soft rock 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. Relive the great memories for power ballads.
ROBERT DELONG
BEDFORD @ CPSA
7PM
Fat Freddy’s Drop is primed to present the Blackbird Summer Detour, escaping along local highways and byways to bring the live music experience home to New Zealand. Starting in Canterbury before heading north, the concerts promise new material and beats.
AUCKLAND SKA FESTIVAL
GALATOS
THE KINGS ARMS 8PM, $49, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ
Delong exploded into the cultural space last year with his game changing debut album Just Movement, His live show is an impressive display of sheer talent and creativity that promises to be one of the most intriguing performances this year.
AUCKLAND
FREE
HAMILTON
LOCAL ACT
WELLINGTON
INTERNATIONAL ACT
8PM, $12, UTR.CO.NZ
The first ever Auckland Ska Festival is on its way. The Kings Arms tavern has an insane line-up of 11 bands, who will alternate between two stages for a night of non-stop skanking. The finest acts New Zealand has to offer will be performing a variety of your favorite ska styles from Jamaican roots, through to two-tone ska.
BOB LOG III
KEY
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ALL AGES
CHRISTCHURCH
TOUR
10.30PM, $15, DOOR SALES ONLY
He is the electric southern slide guitar slam-stomper from hell. Internationally notorious for his incredible live performances, involving getting folks naked and crowd surfing in an inflatable dingy, be mesmerised, pulverised and scotched by the king of his thing – Mr Bob Log the Third!
SHIT WORTH DOING
SOUTHBOUND RECORDS VINYL MUSIC STORE
RECORDS
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SAT 07 DEC BBQZAI WINE CELLAR
9PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY
Every year, the MUZAI Records crew come together, fire up a BBQ and end up getting into the festival spirit. What began as a quiet, in-house gathering has turned into a live music show! It’s basically their way to say thanks to everyone for their support and here’s to another year.
FUYUKO’S FABLES QUEENS
9PM, $5
69 M t E d e n Rd . M t E d e n . A u c k l a nd s o u t h b o u n d . c o . n z / s h o p - O p e n 7 Day s Larg e s t Se l e c t i o n O f N e w V i n y l In N Z - P h o n e 09 302 0769 Large Selections Of:
In late November and early December Fuyuko’s Fables, Groeni and Pales are embarking on a tour throughout New Zealand. This tour is to celebrate releases from all three groups and the set list will include the debut album from Pales, a follow up EP from Groeni.
STREET CHANT PUPPIES 9.30PM DOOR SALES ONLY
Street Chant has grown over the last few years to become a recognisable name in guitar pop. Born from a grunge background in their early years, their hits caught people’s attention and they got a rep as a top live band. Joined by with Mermaidens, Team Ugly and Gains at various stops on their New Zealand tour.
SUN 08 DEC DYING OF THE LIGHT 13TH FLOOR, 206 SYMONDS ST
DOOR SALES ONLY
Since 2009, Dying of The Light have forged their own path. Through a dedicated regime of rehearsal, experimentation, refinement and live performance they have become a potent power duo. This month sees the release of EP Monolithium, containing three original tunes and a blistering dark cover.
MON 09 DEC GUITAR WOLF DUX LIVE
8PM, UTR.CO.NZ
Seiji (Guitar Wolf) wrote the album after some business on Mt Fuji involving wormholes, space battleships and a secret laboratory. Guitar Wolf demand that you stop staring at your mobile phone waiting for something to happen and be the happening.
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CULTURE
SHIT WORTH DOING
ARTIST Q&A
FRI 06 DEC UNITEC GRADFEST 2013
SANTA CLAUS FATHER OF CHRISTMAS
UNITEC
caffeine mixture. 9.30AM-4PM
Your fantasy spirit animal is… It would have to be a Reindeer. It’s a obvious choice, but it’s an honest choice also.
TUE 03 DEC - THU 05 DEC
As the year draws to a close, Unitec is throwing open its doors to bring you the brightest, boldest and most exciting student work that’s been simmering beneath the surface. From acting to architecture, Grad Fest 2013 is the culmination of many hours of dedication, practice and passion.
Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… I make a mean Christmas Pudding. I’ve had to learn – I’m not as seasoned as you would think! The best place for a date night is… If you’ve a sleigh, the best place is across Canada and taking in Aurora Borealis (The Northern Lights). They are breathtaking especially when you are travelling through it. That’s if you have a sleigh though…
ONEHUNGA XMAS LIGHTS JELLICOE PARK
7PM-9PM
The carols are beginning to play in malls, the lights and decorations are being draped down the main streets and the Santa Parade has been and gone. Christmas is on its way and there’s nothing we can do, so embrace it! Santa arrives at 7pm, then relax and listen to the live entertainment before the tree lights up.
SAT 07 DEC THE MIGHTY MIGHTY MARKETS MIGHTY MIGHTY
1PM-5PM
The Mighty Mighty Market is held on the first Saturday of every month. Celebrating shopping and drinking, enjoy the crafty and collectible delights the capital has to offer from vintage clothing, accessories and jewellery to art, craft, records and more. Cash only onsite.
Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? It would be Bing Cosby, Bobby Darrin, Karen Carpenter and Keith Moon. Keith was a constant on my naughty list, but on the odd occasion he did make it on the nice list. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? Probably still at the North Pole depending when you read this; if it’s December, you’ll see me floating around the Wynyard Christmas Quarter at my Santa’s Bach! What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi? A lawsuit potentially – or a very potent
You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… The speeds in which my sleigh travels. I think I can be forgiven though People say you look like… Recently people have said I look like some fellow called Zack Galifinakis. I don’t see it personally. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? That people still don’t think that I exist. It can get pretty annoying and ruins the spirit of Christmas. SEE HIM IN PERSON: SANTA AT ASB SANTA’S BACH TUE 03 DEC - TUE 24 DEC YOURWATERFRONT.CO.NZ/CHRISTMAS
SUN 08 DEC
CHCH WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
UNDER DOG 2013
HAGLEY PARK NORTH
MILFORD GALLERIES, QUEENSTOWN 10AM-6PM TUE 03 DEC - WED 11 DEC
11AM-7.30PM, $0-147, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ
Top Dog reveals the sculpture’s unparalleled eye for capturing movement of working dogs. Caught in midleap with tongue and tail flapping, the huntaway is full of the joys of life and the startled ewe provides the perfect foil for his energy. Made from corrugated iron, pieces of old woolshed and hay, the materials perfectly blend with the subject.
The name says it all really: Now entering its third year, the festival has quickly established itself as one of the leading wine and food events in the country, and is again preparing to host wineries from across the South Island. Also features entertainment and cooking classes.
7 DAYS LIVE
AUCKLAND
ART
HAMILTON
PLAY/THEATRE
WELLINGTON
MUSIC
DUNEDIN
COMEDY
CHRISTCHURCH
DANCE
7.30PM, R15, $44.50-49.50, TICKETDIRECT.CO.NZ
Without the restrictions of the TV cameras and the censors, the 7 Days team lay into the ridiculousness of current affairs, the newsmakers and each other before your eyes. Be there to catch what happens when the cameras are off.
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FILM OF THE WEEK
THU 05 DEC ALAN PARTRIDGE: ALPHA PAPA
ENOUGH SAID
GENERAL RELEASE
Steve Coogan’s creation, broadcaster Alan Partridge, makes it to the big screen. Partridge’s career decline has taken him to a regional radio station, where he hosts a mid-morning show of soft rock and talkback. When a fellow DJ turns up to work with a shotgun after being made redundant by new owners, Partridge finds himself the main go-between in the ensuing hostage crisis.
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 GENERAL RELEASE
After the disastrous food storm in that film, scientist Flint (Hader) and his friends are forced to leave their town of Swallow Falls. He accepts the invitation from his idol Chester V (Will Forte) to join The Live Corp Company, which has been tasked to clean the island. But when he discovers his old machine still operates and now creates mutant food beasts.
INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2 GENERAL RELEASE
If you didn’t think once was enough of this creepy demon-based horror, well here’s a second helping. The original cast are back, trying to uncover the childhood secret that has left them tied to the spirit world. It goes back into the past to dig up those old skeletons (kind of literally) and find out why they are being tormented still.
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DIRECTED BY NICOLE HOLOFCENER STARRING JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, JAMES GANDOLFINI, CATHERINE KEENER
Don’t be put off by Enough Said being described as a romantic comedy. Free of most clichés of its genre, this is more a slow-burning adult drama full of chuckles derived from well-written characters and top-notch acting than the lesser fare we’ve seen in recent times as rom-coms have run out of steam. It is more Your Sister’s Sister or (while not a rom-com itself) Blue Jasmine than Friends With Benefits, thanks to a deft blend of smarts, laughs and a rock-solid emotional core. Anchored by seemingly effortless, understated, and therefore tremendously impressive performances from leads Julia LouisDreyfus (who’s perhaps never been a better actress) and the tragically departed James Gandolfini, Enough Said moves at a measured pace as the pair romantically entangle. Such is the uncommon subtlety and trueto-life honesty with which these two divorced parents begin to fall
for each other that the film had me wondering whether it was a rom-com at all – until, hey presto, along comes a plot contrivance and one character keeping secrets from another that earn Enough Said its rom-com stripes without stretching credulity any further than it needs to. Aside from the strong chemistry shared by Louis-Dreyfus and Gandolfini, propelling their flirty banter that delivers most of the film’s laughs, strong relationships exist elsewhere, thanks to characters who defy usual commonly-seen clichés of supporting roles. Friends, daughters, partners – they’re all developed into characters who deserve their screen time, and you feel for Louis-Dreyfus each time she dents the bonds she shares with them. A class act all round. STEVE NEWALL, FLICKS.CO.NZ
TUES 10 DEC HAWAII FIVE-0 TV3, 9.30PM
The boys are back! Follow four male wannabes with four supersized egos, all for your entertainment. This season features a guest cast that reads as a “who’s who” of the New Zealand entertainment industry. Martin Henderson, Tammy Davis, Rose Matefeo and Urzila Carlson feature in the show, taking the piss out of themselves.
Hawaii Five-0’s Steve McGarrett just can’t catch a break. After putting his nemesis Wo Fat behind bars at the end of last week’s second season finale, McGarrett was forced to contend with another huge surprise: His believed-dead mother is not only alive, but she’s also the mysterious Shelburne.
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Oscar-winner Ben Affleck directs and stars in this reallife political intelligence drama based on a true story. This hostage rescue picture follows CIA exfiltration operative and master of disguise Tony Mendez (Affleck), who sets out to rescue a handful of American diplomats hiding out in 1979 Tehran.
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A vibrant flurry of hot plates, fresh flavours and redlipped belles. Miss Clawdy praises the soul, heart and essence of sharing. Inspired by the 1952 hit single, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”, this colourful restaurant feeds hungry hearts with edible goodness wrapped in a little southern magic.
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Mixing the concept of “concession territories” of 1930s Shanghai, traditional values of Chinese culture and international influences. From the kitchen, to the bar, there is a respect for the history of China and staff are committed to the authenticity of its cuisine.
Al Brown’s New York-style deli is a place like no other in the city. When you first walk in, it’s like going into a movie set – waitress in 1950’s waitress attire, intimate booths, an open-plan kitchen area and seats at the bar so you can watch the food being made before your eyes. Inspired by the old school way, the meals are based around slow-cooked meats (think beef sandwiches with sauerkraut), or salads packed full of seeds, grains and delicious cheeses. Wrap your tastebuds around true-to-form Canadian cuisine of “Poutine” (chips and gravy), and wash it all down with a bottomless cup of coffee (filter, keeping it real to the style).
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ALBUM OUT NOW 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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PUNK, NOISE, POST-ROCK, grunge and sludge are all terms that have been used to describe Canadian trio METZ. Each genre can be heard in varying degrees through their music, and many a music critic have drawn comparisons between the trio and a handful of early 90’s alternative bands such as Melvins, Mudhoney and Pixies. Speaking with drummer Hayden Menzies, he explains that the comparisons are very “flattering”, though points out their sound is just as valid in 2013. “We’re all in our 30’s and those bands were a big influence on all of us growing up. But with us trying to replicate anything, or us trying to formulate anything from another era - we don’t write songs with the intention of sounding like the 90’s.” “We like to think we’re writing contemporary music that’s maybe reminiscent of something, but it’s still relevant to 2013.” The three men of METZ -guitarist and vocalist Alex Edkins, bassist Chris Slorach and drummer Menzies - have been playing live since 2010 after meeting in Toronto, Canada. After solidifying themselves as a reputable live act, METZ began work on a record aimed at capturing the essence of their live show. “There was a bit of an accepted challenge in translating what we did live to the record, so we really wanted to take our time to figure out how we could do that in the studio and just have fun with it, and not really feel any pressure or any deadlines,” says the drummer. Translating the brutality and precision was a large task, and an unlikely duo in Graham Walsh (from electronic band Holy Fuck) as producer and Alex Bonenfant (whose production credits include Crystal Castles) as mixer, were enlisted to help. Both urged METZ to create something a little different in the mix, Menzies explains. “Graham from Holy Fuck came to us when he was getting more and more into recording. And we just saw it as a great opportunity to get even more ideas, ya know, with them coming from more of a different approach musically. We just saw it as an opportunity to explore different stuff and not just put out a conventional rock record.” Just one listen of the album will shatter any impressions of a conventional rock record. It’s straight up loud and pummels with an
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anxious ferocity. The guitars screech in primal anger and the vocals are fuzzed out and smeared across the gnawing, frantic pulse of the drums and bass. It’s a bizarre wavelength owing a debt to white, hot chaos. Released in October 2012 through iconic Seattle music label Sub Pop, the album quickly met applause from Pitchfork, and was recently shortlisted for the Canadian Polaris Music Prize. Since the release the trio have been on tour without pause, and when queried over the high energy demands of performing such material every night, Menzies shares that the band are able to push through any barriers through perseverance and sobriety. “It’s not without its challenges. It can be tough, and we do get tired. But we don’t party or anything [and] we’re all in it for the same reasons, [so] as long as we keep playing as much as we can, then it’ll keep us going for quite a while.” The New Zealand leg of the tour on the 12th and 13th of December will be their first visit down under and aside from the plane ride over, the trio are very excited. Fans attending the shows could well hear new material, as the powerhouse drummer reveals work on the follow-up album has already begun. “We’ve already started writing the new record so as soon as we get back from this tour we’ll go into the rehearsal space and shove out our ideas and hopefully have the new record out within the next 8 months or so,” states the drummer. Menzies describes the new material as “an extension” of their debut with “new approaches in there”, and is confident in their ability to develop and grow as a band. “We don’t want to write the same stuff over and over. It definitely has our ‘stamp’, or whatever you wanna call it, but other than that it’s just us becoming better song writers.” JAMES MANNING SEE THEM LIVE: METZ THU 12 DEC BODEGA, WELLINGTON FRI 13 DEC THE KINGS ARMS, AUCKLAND
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Celebrate Christmas 7.30pm, Fri 13 December 3pm, Sat 14 December Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Tenor Ben Makisi Graduate Choir NZ A concert of much-loved carols and favourite Christmas music.
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