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KIMBRA Kimbra will release a new album, entitled The Golden Echo, on Friday 15 August via Warner Bros. Records. The Golden Echo is said to be ambitious, sophisticated, and complex, just like its creator. Collaborations on this album include Muse’s Matt Bellamy, rapper Flying Lotus, Dirty Projector’s Dave Longstreth, Mars Volta’s Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, and John Legend.

BROODS Until now, kiwi fans have only had the pleasure of seeing Broods perform a handful of times. This August the band will take their live show to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch audiences for the first time. Broods will release their debut full-length album Evergreen featuring the brand new single ‘Mother and Father’ in September this year.

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THE ILLUSIONISTS 2.0 The Illusionists 2.0 - a sequel to the 2013 season of The Illusionists – has been announced for Auckland’s The Civic theatre this September. Featuring seven masters of mental and optical illusion, it’s a new production that will propel audiences into the future of magic and illusion, using cutting-edge visual effects. “Whether it’s the deadly arts of The Warrior, or the high-risk tricks and stunts of The Deceptionist, The Illusionists 2.0 will leave audiences rubbing their eyes in disbelief.”

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RIK MAYALL BBC comedy legend Rik Mayall has passed away suddenly at his home in southwest London at the age of 56.

Mayall established himself firmly in the BBC comedy scene during the 80’s with his role as the obnoxious anarchist, Rick in The Young Ones. Long-time friend, Adrian Edmondson commented on Mayall’s passing: “There were times when Rik and I were writing together when we almost died laughing... And now he’s died for real. Without me. Selfish bastard.”

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Shit worth doing music THU 19 JUN

THIS FORTNIGHT’S TEN MUST SEE MUSIC EVENTS IN NEW ZEALAND

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ALL AGES

LOCAL

TOUR

INT’L

CULT CLASSIC

SAT 21 JUN

91 CLUB

BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE

CHICKS HOTEL

THE TUNING FORK

DUNEDIN

AUCKLAND

9PM

8PM, $25, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

The All Seeing Hand are one of the most startling live bands you can see locally in New Zealand; aggressive noise, electronica (via DJ Alphabet Head) and Mongolian throat singing.

Their live performances are on another level in terms of visceral energy, ripping from a latex ‘blob’ as the show slowly commences. They are accompanied

by Wellington folk singer and all round buzz-out Seth Frightening.

The Tuning Fork, Vector’s baby venue is farewelling Batucada Sound Machine before they head off for another European tour. This will be a night of sweaty Brazilian funk, hip hop and Afrobeat. This sound-system produce an exciting explosion of beat-heavy styles given the South Pacific treatment.

You may not understand the multitude of languages pulsating through the speakers but rhythm is universal.

SUN 22 JUN SAT 21 JUN

ZEAL

A STRANGE DAY’S NIGHT

WELLINGTON

TOWN HALL

MEOW

12PM, $50, UTR.CO.NZ

AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON

These musicians are a wonderful example of the power of creative expression. The band’s latest album Rooms of the House was recorded in a cabin in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Here, their playing took on a life of its own and birthed this piece of posthardcore. The band is notoriously hard to box into a genre – however jazzy, blues inspired hardcore may hint at what’s to be expected.

7PM, $20-49, AUCKLANDLIVE.CO.NZ

These two musicians unite to form Coming Up For Air, who are allowing people a rare opportunity to delve into unrecorded and unreleased material of theirs. The venue lets viewers into their intimate world, complete with upright piano. A sumptuous folkiness rests in both artists’ works sure to create magical moments.

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It has been 50 years since The Beatles, the undisputed masters of pop, played Auckland. In celebration of that momentous occasion, the Auckland Town Hall is rewinding time for a twonight ode to the band. The event will include Tim Finn, SJD and many other pop masters who will share the stage with hundreds of students. All funds go to the Play It Strange charity.

TUE 24 JUN

CRIMSON PROJEKCT STUDIO

WED 25 JUN WED 25 JUN

PEKING DUK

AUCKLAND

ABORTED

SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE

8PM, TOMBOWLER.COM.AU

CHURCHILLS

WELLINGTON

K’rd’s Studio is hosting a three hour show featuring the mind-melting progressive rock of King Crimson. Three of the original King Crimson members will be present, initially playing their own solo tracks each with a couple of Crimson songs thrown in. The night will end with the trio merging together for a session of King Crimson music in all its jazzy experimental glory.

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10PM, $30-35

7PM, $40, UTR.CO.NZ

Peking Duk is the electro band du jour, garnering critical acclaim while also being darlings of the rave scene.

Sparky electro/house with a hypnotic drugged out beat is the recipe for Peking Duk. They have splattered the charts with remixes and collaborations as well as hitting festivals and major supporting slots.

Sonically speaking, Aborted can kill.

The band are here on their Necrotic Manifesto tour. The band focus on the grim reality of kill or be killed. Their latest album is a conceptual rethinking of the tales of the Necronomicon (book of the dead). The music is hard-hitting and unrelenting. Scary stuff.

SAT 28 JUN THU 26 JUN

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TINY RUINS

RÜFÜS

HILLTOP HOODS

CRYSTAL PALACE

STUDIO

SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE

AUCKLAND

AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON

8PM, $20, UTR.CO.NZ

8PM, $39, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ

8PM, $30, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ

RÜFÜS are a Sydney-based indie dance band. Their live show is honed to perfection featuring live instruments as well as stomping electronica. Their house jams have been described as infectious and wildly danceable and they are hitting our shores after a massive 17 date sold-out Australian tour. Watch this space for the next big thing in dance music.

Who said Australasia can’t do hip hop?

Hilltop Hoods are Aussie heavyweights and they’re back in NZ. The band don’t hide their twangy accents behind faux-Bronx tough talk – they wear their nationality with pride and this has led to them being embraced for their Adelaide-bred sincerity. They have stayed true to their music and stayed at the top of their game.

Crystal Palace, the historical Mt Eden theatre, has been waiting for a moment to rise up from the ashes. This will be a special show, as Tiny Ruins gets to perform her desperately personal folkpop on the tiny stage. Her beautifully plucked acoustic guitar has been added to with a bassist and drummer.

The bolder arrangements allow her to increase her lyrical confidence as well as keeping her charming innocence.

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THE BEST IN TV AND FILM THIS FORTNIGHT

THU 19 JUN

NURSE JACKIE – S6 FOUR, 10.30PM

The season six premier of Nurse Jackie finds Jackie having broken her year of sobriety. The last season ended with Jackie popping pills and floating around high as a kite. The revelation of relapse hurt, and it is up to this season to deal with the issues of addiction.

THU 19 JUN

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS

MON 23 JUN

GENERAL RELEASE

The collaboration between Taika Waititi of Boy fame and Jermaine Clement one half of the Flight of the Conchords duo is enough to have any self-respecting kiwi drooling at the mouth.

This mockumentary follows the lives of a group of vampire flatmates hanging out in Wellington. Surreal humour is what both artists do best and this sounds like another classic of their own unique genre. Blood and laughs should be expected.

BAD TEACHER – S1 FOUR, 8PM

Based on the Cameron Diaz film, FOUR’s new comedy focuses on Meredith Davis, a con-woman who fakes her way into the teaching profession. Initially for the pay check and the chance of finding a rich husband she slowly against her will becomes part of the school community. She’s unapologetically mean yet charismatic enough that you forgive her every time.

THU 19 JUN

AN IDIOT ABROAD - S3

MON 23 JUN

UKTV, 9.55PM

Karl Pilkington, the unsophisticated Englishman who has whinged his way into the hearts of many, is back for a third series of An Idiot Abroad. The strange Pilkington has fascinated the show’s creator Ricky Gervais for several years, as he makes Pilkington begrudgingly set off on voyages many of us would kill to go on.

The idiot, takes his uniquely British view point and filters the world’s wonders through a hilariously home-sick point of view.

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SHORTLAND STREET TV2, 7PM

New Zealand’s longest running soap opera is about to get some international star power with Ed Sheeran, British songwriter is about to turn up in Shortland Street. The singer will be playing himself acting alongside the teens known as ‘The Brat Pack’.

TUE 24 JUN

THU 26 JUN

TRUE BLOOD – S7

THE LATE NIGHT BIG BREAKFAST

SOHO, 8.30PM

TV ONE, 9.30PM

The show feels like it’s been around forever, right from the beginning of the Vampire mania which has taken over popular culture, giving its own warped spin on the familiar vampire cliché. Equal parts violent, sexy and funny, it’s sad having to accept that this season will be its last.

New Zealand’s first and only live, as opposed to pre-recorded, late-night entertainment show. The banter is fresh and cheeky, both scripted and off-the-cuff comedy. Luckily, the show isn’t too late to alienate most of its viewers. Breakfast is a dish best served late at night before bed. Hosted by Jeremy Wells and others, this is the dark side of ‘morning television’, dysfunction at its best.

THU 26 JUN

SUN 29 JUN

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION

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GENERAL RELEASE

ARTS CHANNEL, 8.30PM

The Transformers series has reached mega proportions, doing away with scrawny Shia Labeouf in favour of muscle man Mark Wahlberg. The franchise is currently the 12th highest grossing series of films ever, with that number set to sky rocket with the release of this edition. Michael Bay will be doing what he does best: eye popping action.

The National, famous for their dark, melancholy and obtuse lyrical pop music have released album after album to rave reviews. The band, now based in Brooklyn, perform at New York’s Park Avenue Armory, a venue specifically chosen by the band for its personal significance and unique setting.

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SAT 28 JUN

AGE GAP LOVE

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Television’s fascination in documenting the strange and sometimes perverse way we humans choose to live our lives continues with Age Gap Love, which follows the lives of six of Britain’s biggest age gap lovers. Differences in age is certainly nothing too unique, the show documents the way society can reject them. The show seeks understanding and acceptance for these couples and the similarities they share with everyone else.

The cockney geezer who took on the American and British food institutions and won, revolutionising what is meant by a healthy meal, is back. This time he is showing the public how to cook a great meal without a massive budget. The show is a response to the fans, getting them to ‘shop smart, cook clever and waste less’. His boyish charm means he’s always a pleasure to cook with.

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THIS FORTNIGHT’S FIVE MUST SEE CULTURAL EVENTS IN NEW ZEALAND

TUE 17 JUN – SAT 21 JUN

BEIJING OPERA MASKS COURT THEATRE CHRISTCHURCH 10AM-8.15PM

TUE 17 JUN – SUN 20 JUL

AOTEA SQUARE ICE RINK AOTEA SQUARE AUCKLAND

SAT 21 JUN

7.30PM-10PM

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE MUSIC FESTIVAL GALATOS AUCKLAND 7PM, $0-20, ALLIANCE-FRANCAISE.CO.NZ

La Fete de la Musique is an international event celebrated in more than one hundred countries and is what inspired the Alliance Française Music Festival. The event will showcase artists both local and from abroad, everything however drizzled with a Francophone touch. There will be two stages and hours of music. Highlights will be Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes bringing their modern take on the classic bigband swing sound. The French music will have everyone channeling their inner beret-wearing beatnik.

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The Aotea Ice Rink is back in all its glory, reminding us that winter isn’t all bad. Slip on your skates and elegantly hit the ice or take a date and stumble around like a buffoon. The ice rink will be open throughout June and July. Get into the spirit as Auckland is transformed into a winter wonderland.

The Canterbury Museum is displaying a collection of traditional Chinese opera masks that were given to the region by the Chinese Classical Theatre company. This project links with a unique version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream showing in Christchurch with a strong Chinese cast. The display serves to show the unique theatre developed in China over centuries.

The collection is on temporary display at The Court Theatre foyer during the play’s five-day run.

THU 26 JUN TUE 17 JUN – SAT 28 JUN

JORDAN BELFORT

STREETS WE HAVE KNOWN

LANGHAM HOTEL

ANNE MILES GALLERY

AUCKLAND

AUCKLAND

7PM, $320-859, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

11AM-4PM

The real man behind the stunning and shocking film The Wolf of Wall Street is heading to New Zealand, to give his unique pep-talks on how to make it in this crazy competitive world. He made a shitload of money while not being a particularly nice person, if the film is to be trusted. People are eager to discover his formula for success and whether that idiosyncratic life of his can be emulated.

Another entry from Auckland’s Festival of Photography, this event makes use of the little-known Anna Miles Gallery situated on High Street. Streets We Have Known features the works of Allan McDonald and others. The works look at street photography ranging from the modern to the distant past. The work will include new works shown for the first time.

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FRI 20 JUN – SUN 29 JUN

SAT 28 JUN

QUEENSTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL

MATARIKI

EARNSLAW PARK

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

QUEENSTOWN

NATIONWIDE

5.30PM

Built around the stars, this astral festival signifies the Maori New Year. The festival has been picking up momentum in New Zealand. Matariki is the name for the star cluster known as the Pleiades.

Matariki will start on the 28th June, signifying for many Maori the start of winter. There are a number of activities talking place around New Zealand showcasing the festival including Te Papa’s Matariki Festival.

Celebrate the start of winter in Auckland’s ultimate seasonal getaway, The Queenstown Winter Festival will have the town packed with street parties, fireworks, music and comedy.

There is never a bad time to visit the adventure capital of NZ, but this will be an opportunity not to be missed. The festival has been going for 40 years now, getting bigger and better.

TUE 17 JUN – SAT 21 JUN SAT 21 JUN

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BEETHOVEN THE SYMPHONIES TOWN HALL AUCKLAND 7PM, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

A thrilling exploration of Ludwig’s nine symphonies, different shades of the great composers personality are revealed by each distinct composition.

Listen rapturously as the music moves from his earlier work inspired by others to his own massively unique symphonies.

THU 26 JUN – SAT 05 JUL

ALWAYS MY SISTER

KISS THE FISH

CRAFTERNOON TEA MARKET

THE BASEMENT

OPERA HOUSE

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON

AUCKLAND

7PM-8.20PM, $20-35, ITICKET.CO.NZ

7.30PM, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

10AM-2PM

Drift back with The Basement Theatre to the founding days of Auckland. A story unfolds about true murder, the testing of sisterly bonds. Writer and director Michelanne Forster has become one of the leading tellers of historical tales and she elegantly strings together this tale of broken hearts and dashed hope. It will be fascinating to see how the rough and tumble early days of this country are portrayed on stage.

Indian Ink have established themselves as storytelling masters after their incredible Auckland debut last year. The story follows Sidu, an odd fish longing for an escape from an island paradise to the city where material dreams can be followed. The theatre world has been hungry for a new work from this company and they haven’t had to wait too long. The work has received startlingly good praise.

Auckland’s funkiest craft event is taking place in Kingsland, showcasing the diverse range of designers and crafters around the city. The event will be stacked with stalls, including jewelry, homeware, artwork and T-shirts. Finish it up with some cupcakes and a fine cup of tea. This will be an upbeat and quirky event that could inspire your inner craftiness.

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Artist Q&A

MIKE CHUNN MUSICIAN

Your house is on fire, what do save?

I’d save my parents’ painting that we’re looking after. It’s a Taranaki coastline oil by Michael Smither – 1968.

Favourite ‘90s TV show?

Well The Sopranos started near the end of that decade so I‘m going with that. The greatest achievement in global television.

Dream job as a kid?

Industrial chemist. I loved chemistry...the mystery of it.

First album?

Revolver by The Beatles.

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

I would have probably ended up a lecturer somewhere in a corduroy jacket.

Ultimate festival line-up?

Old timers for me. Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Don McGlashan, the Finn brothers, The Exponents and Midnight Oil!

Who would play you in a film?

I’d love to have tried playing Harvey Keitel’s role in Smoke.

How do you discover new music?

My children tell me about it.

Worst job you’ve had?

Operating a press in the Fisher and Paykel machine shop.

Which song do you wish you wrote?

‘Tangled Up In Blue’ by Bob Dylan.

Biggest fear?

Pain.

First gig in attendance?

Larry’s Rebels at the YMCA in 1968.

Any vices?

Learning to control my passion for sweet things.

Favourite lyric?

The Muttonbirds’ ‘While You Sleep’. The lyrics are by Don McGlashan.

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THE BRAMBLE

132 WILLIS ST

284 ONEHUNGA MALL

WELLINGTON

AUCKLAND

Luke Crawford, owner and chef of Neo, uses a dynamic menu that is constantly in flux. The food moves with the seasons, meaning the produce is always fresh and matches the mood.

Located in Wellington, New Zealand’s foodie hub, Neo is a shining star in the city’s crown. They provide your daily dose of baked goods, fresh from the oven on site. Using local artisan producers, Neo lets it be known that New Zealand cuisine is synonymous with wonderfully fresh produce. Neo, which has been around for over 20 years, now has a fresh new modern look. The space exudes warmth and cool comfort.

As a suburb, hidden away, Onehunga has a lot to offer with interesting cafes and great classic stores. The Bramble is your new go-to spot for anyone who happens to be in the neighbourhood and in need of a drinking destination. It’s a cute little bar tucked into the general melee of Onehunga Mall. The mulled wine is gently mulling as you shiver away during these wintery nights. They also have a sophisticated wine selection and are developing a reputation as one of the top cocktail spots in Auckland. They have outdoor seating and a courtyard, which will be kept nice and warm over winter.

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CHOP CHOP

POMEROY’S

DUNEDIN

PONSONBY CENTRAL

292 KILMORE ST

If you’re starving but can’t muster the energy to cook and don’t want to settle for grease upon greasecovered take-outs, then Eat could be your new go-to takeaway joint. They produce fresh delicious food that is delivered to you.

The menu is changed every week and is free from yucky additives. “Fresh” is the key word about this place and they pride themselves on healthy home cooked comfort food.

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The geniuses behind Moochowchow and The Blue Breeze Inn are back at it again delivering up more Asian fusion goodness.

Ponsonby Central, that groovy spot, now has its very own ramen and whiskey bar with décor inspired by Kung-fu movies and a menu that is short and to the point. There is very little that could possibly go wrong with this hip new restaurant.

FAST EDDIE’S MANNERS MALL WELLINGTON

Fast Eddie’s didn’t take long to turn itself into an institution of Wellington, an underground gem that really isn’t that underground. Yet it sure feels that way when you’re walking up that great graffiti-lined stairwell. Great for a game of pool and a cheap beer, this place has its own radio station blasting from the premises. Laidback done with style.

CHRISTCHURCH

A traditional English style pub with an unbeatable range of hand-picked beers.

Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn is a beer lovers’ Mecca with a range that will leave you short of breath and coming back to sample their delights again and again. The pub is family owned and prides itself on its community feel.

Live music is on offer with a wide range of styles from jazz to acoustic most nights of the week.

UPCOMING TOURS & EVENTS 2014 APRA SILVER SCROLL AWARDS

CORONA WINTER AIRSTREAM TOUR

Thu 30 Oct TSB Bank Arena, Wellington

Sat 09 Aug The Find, Queenstown Sat 16 Aug Powderkeg, Ohakune

A STRANGE DAY’S NIGHT Tue 24 Jun - Wed 25 Jun Town Hall, Auckland

ABORTED (BE) Wed 25 Jun Churchills, Christchurch Thu 26 Jun The Kings Arms, Auckland

DZ DEATHRAYS (AU)

I AM GIANT

Fri 27 Jun The King’s Arms, Auckland Sat 28 Jun Bodega, Wellington

EAGLES (US)

Thu 17 Jul The Bedford CPSA, Christchurch Fri 18 Jul Refuel, Dunedin Sat 19 Jul Saints And Sinners, Invercargill Thu 24 Jul The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 25 Jul Bodega, Wellington Sat 26 Jul The Mayfair, Napier Thu 31 Jul Brewers Bar, Tauranga Fri 01 Aug Altitude, Hamilton Sat 02 Aug The Powerstation, Auckland

Sat 14 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY (US) Fri 18 Jul Churchills, Christchurch Sat 19 Jul Valhalla, Wellington Sun 20 Jul The Kings Arms, Auckland

Sat 29 Jun UFO, Auckland

THE FABULOUS BEATLE BOYS (UK)

CLASSIC WINDS ALOE BLACC (US) Tue 21 Oct Town Hall, Auckland Thu 23 Oct Opera House, Wellington

Mon07 Jul St Peter’s Church, Takapuna Tue 08 Jul All Saints Church, Howick

DEVILSKIN ANDREA BOCELLI (IT) Thu 11 Sep Vector Arena, Auckland

BEN HOWARD (UK) Sat 02 Aug Studio, Auckland Sun 03 Aug Studio, Auckland

BIFFY CLYRO (UK) Tue 02 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland

BOB DYLAN (US) Sat 09 Aug Claudelands Arena, Hamilton Wed 10 Sep CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

Thu 17 Jul Paddy Barrys, Blenheim Fri 18 Jul Rattle N Hum, Nelson Sat 19 Jul Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru Sun 20 Jul Blue Pub, Methven Tue 22 Jul Opium, Wanaka Wed 23 Jul Loco Cantina, Queenstown Thu 24 Jul Players Entertainment, Invercargill Fri 25 Jul Refuel, Dunedin Sat 26 Jul The Bedford @ CPSA, Christchurch Wed 30 Jul Cabana, Napier Thu 31 Jul King St Live, Masterton

Tue 24 Jun Christchurch Casino, Christchurch Wed 25 Jun Town Hall, Dunedin Thu 26 Jun St James Theatre, Wellington Fri 27 Jun Town Hall, Auckland

GABRIEL IGLESIAS (FLUFFY) (US)

THE BEST OF JETHRO TULL Thu 18 Dec Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Fri 19 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington Sat 20 Dec The Civic, Auckland

JOE BONAMASSA (US) Fri 12 Sep Town Hall, Auckland

Thu 18 Sep The Civic, Auckland

JORDAN BELFORT (US) GIZMOS, GADGETS & TECHNOLOGY SHOW

Thu 26 Jun The Langham, Auckland

Sat 07 Mar - Sun 08 Mar 2015 ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE (US) Sun 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Wed 15 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

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BROODS Thu 21 Aug The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 22 Aug Jame Cabaret, Wellington Sat 23 Aug The Bedford @ CPSA, Christchurch

COLD CAVE (US) Thu 04 Sep Bodega, Wellington Fri 05 Sep Kings Arms, Auckland

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HANSON (US) DISNEY ON ICE: TREASURE TROVE Fri 25 Jul - Sun 27 Jul Claudelands Arena, Hamilton Wed 30 Jul - Sun 03 Aug TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Fri 08 Aug - Sun 10 Aug Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 16 Aug - Sun 17 Aug CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

Sun 17 Aug The Powerstation, Auckland

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LITTLEBIGPLANET 3 HANDS ON XBOX ONE VOICE COMMANDS COMING Xbox New Zealand has confirmed that starting in July, Xbox One owners in New Zealand will be given the option to turn on voice control and use the existing English voice model.

This allows you to control your Xbox One with the

DESTINY BUNDLE WITH WHITE PLAYSTATION 4 Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it will introduce the first color variation for PlayStation 4 in “Glacier White”.

PS4 in “Glacier White” will be available as part of a bundle pack featuring Destiny. The bundle also includes a free 30 day membership to PS Plus, and comes at a recommended retail price of $719 (RRP).

Gamers now have a variety

sound of your voice, switching between games and entertainment by simply saying commands like, “Xbox, go to Forza Motorsport 5,” “Xbox, go to Xbox Video,” “Xbox, go home” among others.

The functionality will roll out from mid-June as part of the public preview first.

of colours to choose from when selecting PS4 systems and peripherals, as users can choose from both the original “Jet Black” and the new “Glacier White” PS4 systems, as well as a range of colours for DUALSHOCK 4 including “Urban Camouflage” and “Glacier White” in addition to the existing colours.

The Destiny bundle and standalone “Glacier White” PS4 console will be available Tuesday 09 September.

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It’s difficult to surprise people at E3, but Sony managed to keep this one under wraps until it was revealed at PlayStation’s press conference to the ovation of the eager masses. Today, behind closed doors in the PlayStation media room at E3, I got some hands-on time with LittleBigPlanet 3, with the tutelage of Jason Stewart from Sony Europe.

It was expected that Sony would be pushing the franchise onto the new console to take advantage of the graphical prowess of the PS4. But what was completely out of the blue was the introduction of brand new characters who will accompany our beloved Sackboy this time around.

Named Oddsock, Toggle and Swoop, these three new characters are not only charming and packed full of cuteness, they also offer completely new gameplay experiences to the core (critically acclaimed) platforming action-puzzler.

Oddsock is a quadrupedal critter that looks like a frog, or maybe a dog (we’ll call it a dog-frog). This funny little creation is much faster than

Sackboy and can wall jump his way through levels. His swift little dog-frog body can be useful in traversing quick moving hazards, or even to power objects in order to solve puzzles.

Swoop is an obvious birdlike character who can pick up other characters and carry them to hard-to-reach areas. But he can also lift platforms or obstacles to allow the ground-based characters to get past.

But finally, Toggle steals the show in LittleBigPlanet 3.

He is both the biggest and the smallest of Sackboy’s new friends. Yes, Toggle has ability to change from being a giant to being a tiny dwarf at the press of the button. As the big cuddly giant, he is strong and able to move heavy blocks. He is also obviously the heaviest, weighing down objects and sinking to the bottom of water – both mechanics toward the gentle puzzlesolving elements in the game. When he is small, he is quicker and able to squeeze through tiny gaps that other characters cannot.

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previous LittleBigPlanet titles were insanely fun, the new cast just add extra variety and replay ability to an already excellent gameplay formula. They will also make a big difference as players use the LittleBigPlanet editor to create all manner of amazing levels and scenarios for others to share and enjoy.

Speaking of sharing the fun, LittleBigPlanet 3 will offer distinct gameplay levels for multiplayer, including up to four players where teams work co-operatively to solve each chapter. It’s here that the new characters really shine, with each character’s unique ability becoming a vital part to progressing beyond each obstacle.

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franchise too. The graphics in LittleBigPlanet 3 are stunning, with more detail in the environments and an even more immersive and impressive depth to the semi-3d environments that fans of the series have grown to love. Finally, the developers have also managed to increase the responsiveness of the controls, making it even easier to control our hessian-skinned pals.

The end result is a game that is more accessible and less frustrating, but retains that challenging platformpuzzler that fans have grown to love. LittleBigPlanet 3 is due out this November and there is already plans for downloadable content in the form of new levels and customisable elements soon after launch.

ANGUS DEACON

Your house is on fire, what do save?

My family and our dog.

Favourite 90s TV show?

In the 90s when I watched TV it was to follow American football, the only sport I follow.

Dream job as a kid?

Train engineer.

First album?

Meet the Beatles! My first single was by Roy Orbison.

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

Poor and miserable.

the music I’m supposed to be creating.

Worst job you’ve had?

I sold vacuum cleaners for two weeks, until I ran out of relatives to sell to.

Which song do you wish you wrote?

‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ or ‘Yesterday’.

First gig in attendance?

The Beatles at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1965.

Any vices?

Books and vintage cars.

Expensive passions to have.

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Ultimate festival line-up?

I don’t like festivals.

How do you discover new music?

I wake up in the morning and there it is: in my head! I don’t listen to other people’s music very often. I’m completely out of touch with “current” music and trends.

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After graduating high school, Jenko (Channing Tatum) and Schmidt (Jonah Hill) go undercover at a local college to bust the ever-expanding drug ring.

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The audience is under no illusion that this sequel follows a similar arc to the first, but the aforementioned self-awareness, as well as a few red herrings along the way, means there’s never a dull moment. Bigger laughs, bigger budget and bigger cameos make this one of the few follow-ups to resist committing a crime against comedy (Looking at you The Hangover III). A must-see for fans of 21 Jump Street.

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were being re-mastered and coming out, I thought that the idea of having a companion disc was gonna be a real good one, because there were going to be all these treasures that would be revealed. Things that had never come out on bootleg; I mean it’s just a wonderful treasure trove. So there’s all these little gems that I know people are really going to just love, because it’s the door opening into the time of the recording of these albums. It’s a portal into this whole musical time slot for each one.

Since the debut Zeppelin record was recorded so quickly, the companion disc on the Deluxe and Super-deluxe release is the band performing at the Olympia Theater in Paris in 1969. What do you remember about playing the venue back then?

JP: Well Olympia was one of those venues that you’d hear about – like the Vienna State Opera House or the Albert Hall – that had a fantastic reputation. It was the most prestigious gig as far as I know. It was really wonderful to play.

You can hear that it’s so enthusiastic.

We’re really, really, really, really enthusiastic and that was good. Do I remember it? Let’s put it this way – we did a lot of concerts, but I recall it when I listen to it.

The group did four US and four UK tours that year, and amazingly, your second album, Led Zeppelin II, was released in October of the same year, a mere ten months after the debut. Led Zeppelin II went on to become the group’s first number one album in the United States and in your native England.

JP: If we look at the recording process of Led Zeppelin II, we began in Olympic

Studios – the studio where The Rolling Stones had recorded and we’d recorded our first album. On this album, it was an engineer called George Scamps and he did “Whole Lotta Love” and “What Is and What Should Never Be” and something called “La La,” which is also included. It wasn’t a bad start to kick off this album – to have “Whole Lotta Love” and “What Is and What Should Never Be.” But the rest of the LP was recorded while we were in America, at studios in New York, and we did overdubs on “Whole Lotta Love” in Los Angeles.

How did the band manage to write and record such monumentally influential music while touring at the same time?

John Paul Jones: It was like: “Oh, we’ve got a day off. What studio is in town?” Looking back, I can’t imagine how we wrote and recorded it. I wouldn’t plan something like that now or ever, but it just seemed the time to do it. We wanted to get a record out, and we were playing so much, and it was a very exciting time musically. I think we just wanted to get some of that feeling — that heat — on record, which we did.

Led Zeppelin III was released in October 1970. When that album was released, Plant couldn’t believe the critics’ reaction.

Robert Plant: We wanted to try and stretch it out and open it up and change.

Just shock ourselves to see exactly what we could do. So we set off in a jeep.

We just started trying go back into an acoustic vein. It wasn’t an area that we hadn’t touched because of “Your Time is Gonna Come” and “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You,” and the total awareness, well, not total, but being exposed to the Incredible Sting Band, and Roy Harper and all of that stuff around that was music for the head, which was coming from a more acoustic-based sound.

And that’s what we did. And I think it was a great success. Even though it was the least successful Led Zeppelin album, and with the critics screaming for our lives and blood saying, “what’s this crap?” ­– it was probably one of our finest moments. And the fact that we deemed that we had to do it at all was a fine moment.

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