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If music be the food of love, play on ... To celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, the NZSO performs an irresistible evening of symphonic treats inspired by the great bard.
NEW Z EA L A ND SYM PH O N Y O R C H EST R A presents
SHAKESPEARE IN MUSIC KORNGOLD Much Ado About Nothing Suite MENDELSSOHN Incidental music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream WALTON Henry V Suite R. STRAUSS Macbeth
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Shit worth doing music WED 02 JUL
THIS FORTNIGHT’S TEN MUST SEE MUSIC EVENTS IN NEW ZEALAND
CODE 9PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY
FREE
ALL AGES
LOCAL
TOUR
INT’L
CULT CLASSIC
ANIKA MOA & BENNY TIPENE MIKE’S ORGANIC BREWERY NEW PLYMOUTH
LUCKY DATE AUCKLAND
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A remixing king pin of the electronic world, Jordan Atkins-Loria aka Lucky Date, has carved a sizeable hole in the club scene building up a major online buzz. But behind the remixing lies Lucky Date’s original productions, which come to life like a dream, creating inescapable energy and swirling pits of pumping bass. His music is all about energy and euphoria.
7.30PM, $35, NZTIX.CO.NZ
There’s nothing like a road trip to truly appreciate the beauty of the land. Anika Moa is soaking in the beauty of the country and lucky for us is giving a little back by playing shows in cozy communities so often by passed. Much loved in New Zealand, Moa will be bringing a fresh batch of songs as well as old favourites and her trademark sharp banter.
SAT 12 JUL
MARLON WILLIAMS & MELODY POOL SAT 05 JUL
THE TUNING FORK AUCKLAND
FRI 04 JUL
CONCORD DAWN
WHAMMY BAR
LOCO
AUCKLAND
QUEENSTOWN
8PM, $10, UTR.CO.NZ
9PM, $10-20, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Auckland’s hot bed of soaked-out grunge, Whammy bar is providing all the incentive one needs to get wild and crazy this Saturday night with a Hip-Hop vs Punk night. Not since Run DMC famously battled Aerosmith for microphone supremacy has a blend of hard rocking punk and bass swelling Hip Hop seemed so tempting. For some people: good music is just good music.
New Zealand have forged their own recognizable form of Drum and Bass that is indispensible to summer festivals. A sunnier and more chilled version of the darker British form, Concord Dawn has become a big name playing around the world. Matt Harvey is the brains behind the music, spending much of his time in Vienna, Austria.
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Marlon Williams embodies the Country and Western flavour that has been brewing in Lyttleton over the past years, with one foot in the past while the other is firmly planted in the modern mood of the South Island. He has been making a name for himself in Austrialia as an artist to watch. He returned to Lyttleton to recor his debut album Strange Things showing off his flair for dark humour conjuring morbid bagic. He is playing with Melody Pool, another new artist with an old soul, time travel with her in Auckland’s Tuning Fork.
SAT 12 JUL
LUCKLESS
THU 10 JUL
THU 10 JUL
CHICK’S HOTEL
GHOST WAVE
KATCHAFIRE
DUNEDIN
BODEGA
KING STREET LIVE
9PM, $15-20, UTR.CO.NZ
WELLINGTON
MASTERTON
Chick’s Hotel is presenting Luckless’ launch of Vindication Blues; which is the sadness which comes when your pessimistic predictions turn out true. The band are no strangers to extremes of emotion, with propulsive drums and fierce guitars they don’t hide that emotion behind meager whimpers. This is an ever-evolving project that is hitting its creative peak. They will be joined by Dunedin psychedelic pop band Shifting Sands.
8PM, $10, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
7PM, $30, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
Ghost Wave have been at the centre of the Auckland scene for a good while now, they’ve toured the US and been reviewed in Pitchfork (as banal a comment as this seems it’s actually quite an achievement), their sound is indebted to 80’s Flying Nun bands who themselves spawn from the jangle of The Velvet Underground. Their sound is indelibly kiwi and hypnotically tight, well worth a watch.
Katchafire are fresh from their international tour of the US and Australia, show the rest of the world a type of music that we all in sunny Aotearoa take for granted now days. Truly one of the best touring bands of New Zealand, they will be showcasing their hits as well as testing out unheard tracks. They have reached legendary status for a reason, so check them out and don’t be a fool.
FRI 11 JUL
SUN 13 JUL
THE ALL SEEING HANDS
HOPETOUN BROWN ALLSTARS
WHAMMY BAR
LEIGH SAWMILL CAFÉ
CHESHIRE GRIMM
AUCKLAND
LEIGH/AUCKLAND/AA
YOT CLUB
10PM, DOOR SALES ONLY
4.30PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY
RAGLAN
Whammy Bar needs a bustling excitable crowd to really reach it’s full potential. Lucky then that there really is no better band touring at the moment to bring to the boil psychedelic, fist pumping fits of genre bending trippiness. Seth Frightening’s Wellington based mellow folk, is pure ephemeral beauty which both totally contradicts and welcomes the powerfulness of the headline group.
The Leigh Sawmill is your out of Auckland sanctuary, a Mecca for laid back weekends. Hopetoun Brown, are wind instrument wielding weirdos, blowing for Supergroove primarily. They bring a hefty sound that coupled by a powerful voice full of soulful menace, gets a bar cranking. They have been playing all the classic Auckland establishments and are now heading a little further north.
SUN 13 JUL
$10, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
The three piece rockers have slowly been building a name for themselves around NZ, with their tight and funky rhythms supported by duel vocalists Kat and Lora. Coming in flashes and seismic rushes they get a crowd moving while also bringin in personal poetic lyrics. Catch them on their North Island tour this july.
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THIS FORTNIGHT’S FIVE MUST SEE CULTURAL EVENTS IN NEW ZEALAND
TUE 01 JUL – WED 02 JUL
WED 02 JUL
NZSO: WOUNDED HEARTS NAPIER MUNICIPAL THEATRE NAPIER 7PM, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
SAT 05 JUL - SUN 20 JUL
DINO DAYS BUTTERFLY CREEK AUCKLAND 9.30AM-5PM
SIZE ME UP! EXHIBITION ATRIUM GALLERY WELLINGTON 10AM-5PM,
Check out some new names in the Wellington art world at this exhibition, which focuses on size. A work’s size is most impressive when seen in person, so this is a good reason to get down to the Atrium Gallery. Many of these artists are in the early stages of their career and Atrium promotes the burgening with their themed group exhibitions. One of the best places to discoverer NZ art in Wellington.
A perfect event to fill those chaotic school holidays, Dinosaur Kingdom has a variety of dinosaur activities including face painting and a dino dig. Kids love dinosaurs and this event will get them even more excited about their fascinating history. The event will be running all week and is open all day from the 5th to the 20th of July.
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An exploration of passion and pain, Schumann’s Manfred Overture takes us deep into the dark world of Lord Byron, the notorious poet who can be considered the world’s first tabloid celebrity. Prize winning Venezuelan conductor Rafael Payare will be taking the audience on this spectacular journey, vastly compelling in its poetic expression and exquisite torment simmering through soaring melodies of unshakeable despair.
FRI 11 JUL - SAT 19 JUL
CIRCA THEATRE
LA TRAVIATA
WELLINGTON
ST JAMES THEATRE
6.30PM, $25-46, CIRCA.CO.NZ
WELLINGTON
Hikoi looks at the past as a way of knowing and controlling the future. The past lets us know who we are. The play looks at important events in the history of our country and links them with pivotal events in the characters’ personal lives. Intimate details of love are shown as the play follows two generations dealing with a radically changing world. First the parents, then their children must hit the road to fight for their family.
MULTIPLE TIMES, $50-190, TICKETEK.CO.NZ
A truly heartfelt tale of love and loss, La Traviata is the most performed opera in the world. A true classic in every sense of the word, it is an examination of love, revelry and sacrifice. The tunes will all be instantly recognisable and warmly nostalgic, the production promises to be lavish with a team of incredibly talented musicians. Broken hearts and young love fill this must see production.
SUN 13 JUL
ALICE WALKER: BEAUTY IN TRUTH FRI 11 JUL - SAT 26 JUL
SAT 12 JUL
THE VIC CINEMA CAFÉ THEATRE AUCKLAND
SELECTA: GIANT TEETH
ALOHA! 1950
THE BASEMENT
THE WINCHESTER
AUCKLAND
AUCKLAND
7.30PM, ATC.CO.NZ
8PM, $15, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ
The Basement theatre is offering up an eclectic mix of entertainment with the Selecta series. The show features 12 nights of bootleg theatre, mixing up an assortment of Vaudeville performances for the modern eye. There will be musicians, misfits and mayhem. An infusion of laughter and shock as contortionists twist exuberantly, freak out!
Hi-jinx with a vintage beach party theme - this sentence is so perfect the event couldn’t be anything but a massive success. The organizers behind this event are the Rock n Roll Circus, and they are bringing a wild night of burlesque. It was a sold out hit in 2012, back with new and classic acts. Come with your finest Hawaiian gear and a prize could be yours.
7PM, $20-25
This compelling documentary looks at the life of Alice Walker, a highly influential writer. The film looks at those around her and the way their lives intertwined with her life. The film will follow her rise from a childhood of poverty to her early literary ascendancy writing children’s stories and eventually Pulitzer prize winning book. Her books have been censured for their sexual nature and profanity.
FRI 11 JUL - SAT 12 JUL
TUE 01 JUL - SAT 02 AUG
BLOODY BROTHERS COURT THEATRE
TUE 15 JUL
7.30PM, $22-51
The smash hit musical is heading to New Zealand shores this winter. The troubled story of a poor but loving mother who is forced to adopt out one of her twins to her affluent but childless employer. Time passes and as the children grow, their lives continually intertwine and a friendship blossoms. The burdens that exist push their bonds of brotherhood reaching a dramatic conclusion.
MANA WAHINE REGENT THEATRE
CHRISTCHURCH
CSO KIDS
DUNEDIN
ST MARGARET’S COLLEGE
7.30PM, $10-40, TICKETDIRECT.CO.NZ
CHRISTCHURCH
The Okareka Dance Company’s newest work is an ode to the power, strength and beauty of women. A truly dynamic performance, their acclaimed presentations have toured the world as a beacon of New Zealand’s prowess in the art world. The work finds its heart in Maori legends, taking inspiration from true stories of Te Aokapurangi a Maori women with a turbulent life.
11AM, TICKETS.CSO.CO.NZ
The ever popular CSO kids concert is back for the 2014 season. Any one who has attended one of these events before will testify to how fun they are. For many it is an introduction to the world of live music, a musical journey of sing along and symphony orchestra – the event is light hearted and full of dancing.
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Shit worth doing screen
THE BEST IN TV AND FILM THIS FORTNIGHT
WED 02 JUL
WAYNE ANDERSON SINGER OF SONGS TVNZ HEARTLAND, 10.30PM
Do the people of New Zealand really know what good music is? That is the question Wayne Anderson is asking in this unflinching look at one man’s musical quest to educate the masses of Aotearoa. Imagine Flight of the Conchords if they never managed to leave the country, this is a journey to the heart of the New Zealand dream. Fighting public indifference with their undying dedication to their art.
THU 03 JUL
CALVARY
THU 03 JUL
GENERAL RELEASE
Brendan Gleeson, star of In Bruges and The Guard is back with another stellar Irish black comedy. He plays a good natured Irish Catholic priest who struggles against the inhabitants of his small town. The film features an all-star Irish ensemble, who watch as dark thoughts take over the kind priest’s mind as his life is threatened one day in confession.
TWIN SISTERS ARTS CHANNEL, 8.30PM
An unbelievable human-interest story following the separate yet linked lives of two sisters abandoned in a cardboard box at birth. The parallel lives of these two sisters unfold leading to their unlikely meeting at the age of eight. Adopted to separate corners of the earth: the fjords of Norway and the big city of the USA, their lives so disparate seemed destined to connect again.
THU 03 JUL - SAT 05 JUL
HOW TO MEET GIRLS FROM A DISTANCE THE FILM ARCHIVE
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WELLINGTON
FROM PARIS WITH LOVE
7PM, $8-10, DOOR SALES ONLY
PRIME, 8.30PM
Described as a ‘Peeping Tom rom-com’ the film which won the $100,000 48-hour film prize, follows the life of Toby a Wellington based stalker, who has a hideously sad success rate with the ladies. From being stabbed in the throat at a café, the protagonist seeks to learn all he can about girls before meeting them, so as to craft the man of their dreams. This is all possible with the help of an eccentric dating coach.
Dear God, John Travolta looks ridiculous in this film! He plays the character Charlie Wax, a wise cracking, cannon toting CIA agent. He leads law abiding James, played by Irish heart throb Jonathan Rhys Meyers on a hair raising mission to stop a Parisian terrorist attack. Featuring eye incinerating action through the underworld of Europe’s seedy city, which takes everything you love about Paris and blows it up.
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SAT 05 JUL
HEIR HUNTERS – S7
MON 07 JUL
LIVING CHANNEL, 8.30PM
JONAH FROM TONGA COMEDY CENTRAL, 9.25PM
The character of Jonah Takalua is even more incredulous when you realise middle-aged Aussie mega comic Chris Lilley plays him. Jonah From Tonga follows the stand out character from Summer Heights High, as he continues to rebel against family, friends and teachers who have failed to slow his limitless resources of energy. This show takes everything you loved about the original show and pushes it to the extreme.
Imagine inheriting millions of dollars from a long lost relative? Then imagine never finding out about it, Heir Hunters follows the attempts to track down missing heirs to deceased peoples’ estates before the British Treasury lawfully collects the money. The show is hugely exciting as time slowly ticks away and the gob smacked expressions when these people are finally told of their unknown inheritance.
SUN 06 JUL
SOUND CITY MON 07 JUL
CLERKS
MON 07 JUL
SKY MOVIES CLASSICS, 8.30PM
UTOPIA SOHO, 9.30PM
Utopia is a cultish graphic novel which many claim has predicted the worst disasters of the 20th century, or so this terrifying new thriller says, penned by master television writer Dennis Kelly. A small group of outsiders stumble upon Utopia and find themselves in the eye of a terrifying storm of conspiracy and danger as they are targeted by shady organisations.
This is the slackers’ bible, in all its glorious black and white celluloid glory. The premise of the film is ridiculously simple, and so it needed to be on such a paper thin budget. Poor Dante wasn’t even supposed to be at work today, but that doesn’t stop it being his most defining day of work ever. The film works on lightening quick dialogue and the introduction of the notorious characters Jay and Silent Bob.
PRIME, 9.30PM
Dave Grohl is the man who made it from uber cool grunge drummer to stadium filling mega star. He is now the proud director of Sound City, which looks at the LA recording studio where many of the greatest albums ever have been perfected. To be a fly on the wall of these hallowed halls would be incredible, this show comes a close second however, interviewing musicans and producers – spelling out what the place meant for them.
THU 10 JUL
DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES NEW KID
TV SHOW
REALITY TV
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CULT CLASSIC
ONLINE
ALL AGES
DOCUMENTRY
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TV FILM
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The last installment of the planet of the apes franchise was incredibly well received, set 10 years on, the newest edition follows Caesar the head Ape who attempts to maintain dominance over the intelligent ape clan. Caesar is played by the master of special effects, Andy Serkis the genius behind Lord of the Rings’ Gollum. A group of human survivors are also challenging Caesar, who are attempting to rebuild human civilization.
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Drinking
BETTER BURGER 31 GALWAY STREET
TYLER STREET GARAGE
AUCKLAND
120 QUAY ST
Simple and to the point, this new burger establishment had people queuing out the door during its opening weeks. An American style burger bar in the heart of Britomart, the menu is cheap and brief. Choose a burger, chips and a drink -let the food do the talking. The burgers seem to be inspired by In-NOut burger, which those lucky enough to have visited California have been craving ever since. Better Burger is sandwiched between Britomart Country Club and 1885 and despite the fast food prices, their products are organic and locally sourced. Better Burger stays open until midnight (and later). The only question left to ask: To cheese or not to cheese?
AUCKLAND
DIZENGOFF
MEA CULPA
256 PONSONBY RD
3/175 PONSONBY RD
AUCKLAND
Dizengoff is highly regarded as being a sleekly fitted out establishment high on modernist style. Pure minimalism, the place carries carefully chosen works of art and seems to gleam with natural light even when there is little to speak of outside. Their coffee is renowned and so are their bagels. A Ponsonby institution, the place has a kosher foundation and many of their meals have a middle eastern twist.
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Tyler Street Garage offers one of the best nights out in Auckland. An industrial styled bar, as the name suggests, it used to be a garage. Britomart has become the heart of Auckland’s nightlife and this is in no small part due to the influence of Tyler Street Garage. For those looking to impress, there is a private rooftop bar with incredible views of the harbour. The main bar oozes sophisticated cool, whether you are here for a chill drink or a big night out. The bar has a selection of the best DJ’s that New Zealand has to offer, playing late into the night. Believe me, even if you have to queue it’s worth the wait!
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AUCKLAND
BLEND BAR 120 WAKEFIELD ST WELLINGTON
Blend Bar & Café is the ultimate party bar in Wellington, with a new food menu on offer there are now even more delectable treats to soak up all that beer. Situated in the heart of the city, the bar welcomes after work drinks or dinners before a show. The burger menu is seriously mouth watering, with totally homemade patties and sauces.
Ponsonby Road’s Mea Culpa is the cocktail bar in Auckland without exaggeration. Styled as a New York hole in the wall venue, it’s intimate nature is perfect for the laid back banter that exudes from within the premises. Cocktails are king here and the best way to discover this is by asking Tim, barman and owner, to ‘surprise you’. Watch in amazement as he whips up a balanced and beautiful drink.
MOON BAR 7 ST ANDREW ST DUNEDIN
Moon Bar likes to think of itself as more than just a bar: it’s an experience. It has something for everyone, cocktails, beers and a cigar menu. Their happy hour gives you a great excuse to start the night off nice and early. Located above Angus Restaurant, you can saunter up the stairs after a nice meal and let your night lift off in style.
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CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION SOUND AND MUSIC An introduction to different aspects of the music industry designed to help you decide your area of speciality. Study the basics of music and sound. Build your skills and confidence with a mix of theory and practical exercises. Join a group, rehearse and enjoy plenty of opportunities to receive regular band tuition and perform on your chosen instrument. Begin to learn the mechanics of multi-track recording and the use of digital effects.
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THE SEX LIVES OF SIAMESE TWINS IRVINE WELSH NOVEL
Irvine Welsh has forever seared literature with his indelible brand of pulp Scottish writing, delving to the northern depths of lower class filth, chucking up and unglamorous view of how people go about their daily lives. What is really incredible is the way he conjures up humour so dark and strong enough to have you twitching on the floor with your eyes rolling back. His latest tale takes another stroll down the sociopathic boardwalk of life, following Lucy an unrepentant sadist. The novel looks at obsession in a world saturated in advertising, bodyconsciousness. True to the Welsh style, the book tests the reader’s capacity to stomach horrific events and dares them to continue feeling empathy for the twisted protagonist. North Shore Music Theatre presents
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THE GOLDFINCH
ANDY BABIUK AND
TARTT DONNA
GREG PREVOST
NOVEL
This will be a must read for instrument enthusiasts as the entirety of the Rolling Stones’ music equipment is historically documented. This is also the story of the infamous band, told through the instruments that created their sound as it progressed from chiming blues to rock swagger. Marvel at Brian Jones’ Sitar and mourn as his influence from the band. Every song including outtakes is documented here, with heavy contribution from those involved at the time.
Donna Tart, writer of cult classic The Secret History averages a book a decade, so needless to say a new addition to her oeuvre is always a cause for celebration. Coming from an avid fan, The Goldfinch may be her best yet, the Pulitzer prize winning novel spans the tragedy filled life of Theo following him from New York to Las Vegas to the gripping finale in Amsterdam. The novel is gritty in the extreme and an instant classic, filled with underworld crime and wild abuse.
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You can’t stop the beat!
16 August – 6 September 2014 SKYCITY Theatre, Auckland
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MUSIC BY
Marc Shaiman
LYRICS BY
Scott Wittman Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
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JAMIE XX
‘SHADES OF COOL’
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THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION
GRIMES
SHIHAD
‘BOB LENNON JOHN DYLAN’
‘GO’
‘THINK YOU’RE SO FREE’
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TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2
JERSEY BOYS
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SCHOOLBOY Q LOGAN CAMPBELL CENTRE AUCKLAND FRI 13 JUN PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAVI CHAND
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UPCOMING TOURS & EVENTS 2014 APRA SILVER SCROLL AWARDS Thu 30 Oct TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
ALOE BLACC (US) Tue 21 Oct Town Hall, Auckland Thu 23 Oct Opera House, Wellington
ANDREA BOCELLI (IT) Thu 11 Sep Vector Arena, Auckland
CHESHIRE GRIMM Fri 11 Jul The Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 12 Jul Major Toms, Mt Maunganui Sun 13 Jul Yot Club, Raglan Fri 18 Jul Valhalla, Wellington Sat 19 Jul The Royal, Palmerston North Thu 24 Jul Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland Fri 25 Jul Lucha Lounge, Auckland Sat 26 Jul Altitude, Hamilton
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Civic Theatre Auckland
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Aotea Centre
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Windsor Castle
SHAKESPEARE’S PROBLEMS 7:30pm, The Lucha Lounge
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The Golden Dawn
Verona
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE LIVE TRIBUTE
7:30pm, Q Theatre
LOOSE CHANGE FT LUCKY DATE (USA) 9pm, CODE
THE DIRTBAG HIDEOUT The Kings Arms
JUL 03 THE VISIONARY, RISE FROM SHADOWS, DEAD DREAMERS & BRAVES
Ding Dong Lounge
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The Kings Arms
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8am, Wine Cellar
Civic Theatre Auckland
OPENING CUT AND PASTE Aotea Centre
THE BAYLEYS GREAT CLASSICS SERIES: RYSANOV PLAYS ROCOCO 7:30pm, Auckland Town Hall
SHAKESPEARE’S PROBLEMS 7:30pm, The Lucha Lounge
MAD MAORI AFTER DARK 8pm, Basement Theatre
MANUEL BUNDY Verona
BITCHIN’ BINGO AT THE PUMPHOUSE CARRINGTONS Unitec
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TIKI TAANE Leigh Sawmill
THE BARN SHEIKS AND THESE AUTOMATIC CHANGERS
THE DIRTBAG HIDEOUT The Kings Arms
JUL 10 OPENING CUT AND PASTE Aotea Centre
MANUEL BUNDY
JUL 06
THE OUTFIT THEATRE CO. PRESENT SIN
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ANNIE - THE STAGE MUSICAL Civic Theatre Auckland
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AK BLUES CLUB W/ THE FLAMING MUDCATS The Kings Arms
Verona
Q Theatre
THE CVE 8pm, Windsor Castle
HALO OF ASHES, INCARNIUM, BEN OLSEN AND GUESTS The Kings Arms
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UFC - WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION
Aotea Centre
Windsor Castle
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JUL 08 OPENING CUT AND PASTE
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ANNIE - THE STAGE MUSICAL
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8pm, The Portland Public House
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Civic Theatre Auckland
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KINGS ARMS QUIZ
Aotea Centre
The Kings Arms
SHAKESPEARE’S PROBLEMS
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ASHEI ‘MUSIC IS BORING’ EP RELEASE TOUR - AUCKLAND 9pm, Backbeat Bar
MAGIC ROUNDABOUT WITH STINY JIM AND DUBHEAD Verona
7:30pm, The Lucha Lounge
8:15pm, Windsor Castle
ENTOURAGE @ EVERYBODY’S
JUL 09
ANDY RICHARDS VIDEO RELEASE PARTY
10pm, Everybody`s
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Aotea Centre
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Juice Bar
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DJS PAULY WHO? & KEV FRESH Ponsonby Social Club
THE OUTFIT THEATRE CO. PRESENT SIN Q Theatre
PETER JEFFERIES W/SUBSTATIC WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SHAYNE CARTER & LITTLE MOON
COSMICWHEELS AND THE SCONES Backbeat Bar
MR BIG STUFF
LAZY SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC AT WINDSOR CASTLE Windsor Castle
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Verona
JUL 14
8pm, Ironbar
JUL 13
OPENING CUT AND PASTE
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT WINDSOR CASTLE
Aotea Centre
8:15pm, Windsor Castle
BITCHIN’ BINGO AT CITIZEN PARK
THE OUTFIT THEATRE CO. PRESENT SIN
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HOPETOUN BROWN ALLSTARS Leigh Sawmill
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JUL 06
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DAWN VIEWING FROM TANGI TE KEO
Meow!
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JUL 04 CARLOS NAVAE 10pm, The Southern Cross Garden Bar
SINK THE PINK AC/ DC TRIBUTE BAND Valhalla
JUL 08 THE ROAD THAT WASN’T THERE 7pm, Circa Theatre
JUL 09
SAUCE MONKEYS
THE ROAD THAT WASN’T THERE
Fast Eddies Pool Hall
7pm, Circa Theatre
CLUB MEOW LIVE SESSION
JUL 10
Meow!
JUL 05 BOOGALOOS 10pm, The Southern Cross Garden Bar
THURSDAY METAL - GUT BUCKET AND MORE Valhalla
JUL 11 THE ROAD THAT WASN’T THERE
MISFITS OF ZION Fast Eddies Pool Hall
JUL 13
MARLON WILLIAMS SINGLE RELEASE TOUR W/ MELODY POOL & ALDOUS HARDING
THE ROAD THAT WASN’T THERE
The San Francisco Bath House
JUL 12 NEWTOWN ROCKSTEADY
8pm, Bodega
THE ROAD THAT WASN’T THERE
THE ROAD THAT WASN’T THERE
7pm, Circa Theatre
9pm, Valhalla
7pm, Circa Theatre
10pm, The Southern Cross Garden Bar
GHOST WAVE
ASHEI ‘MUSIC IS BORING’ EP RELEASE TOUR
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A GARAGE SALE AT THE CROSS 12pm, The Southern Cross Garden Bar
JUL 14 THE ROAD THAT WASN’T THERE 7pm, Circa Theatre
7pm, Circa Theatre
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ASHEI ‘MUSIC IS BORING’ EP RELEASE PARTY
CHESHIRE GRIMM NORTH ISLAND TOUR
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE LIVE TRIBUTE $10, 9pm, Diggers Bar, Hamilton
$10, The Mayfair, 67-73 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
DEVILS ELBOW 8pm, $10, The Cabana, Napier
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MANA WAHINE NORTHLAND TOUR 7pm, $20 - $25, 7 Rust Ave, Forum North, Whangarei
Chicks Hotel, Port Chalmers, Dunedin
MANA WAHINE 7pm, $25-40,Regent Theatre, Dunedin
JUL 13 CHESHIRE GRIMM NORTH ISLAND TOUR The YOT Club, Raglan
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes GARY OLDMAN BORN IN NEW Cross, England but now living in California, Gary Oldman is one of the most prolific and impressive actors working in Hollywood today. A grounding in theatre during the ’70s primed him for breakout roles in ’80s British films Sid And Nancy (in which he played punk-music icon Sid Vicious) and Prick Up Your Ears (in which he played writer Joe Orton), and the acclaim he received for both these performances was widespread and resounding. Oldman made his first American film appearance supporting Sean Penn in 1990’s State Of Grace, following up with an astonishing performance as Lee Harvey Oswald in Oliver Stone’s JFK a year later. The ’90s established Oldman as Hollywood’s go-to guy for crafting indelible villains, most notably as unhinged cop Stansfield in Luc Besson’s 1994 hitman thriller Léon: The Professional. But there has always been an impressive variety to his work, even before he decided to move away from antagonistic parts — he exhibits a much in-demand chameleonic talent that has seen him embracing different accents and voice registers (Russian in Air Force One, Texan in The Fifth Element, German in Immortal Beloved) as well as vastly varying appearances. More recently he proved utterly compelling as a man much older than his own age, British spy George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and he even embraced performance capture during
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its earlier years alongside Jim Carrey in Robert Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol. Matt Reeves is just the latest in a long line of directors who have recruited Gary Oldman to bring their complex characters to vivid life, casting him in the role of belligerent human leader Dreyfus. On the face of it, it seems Reeves has lured Oldman back into an out-and-out villain role, but as Oldman would tell anyone, it’s not as simple as that. Oldman does not see Dreyfus as a bad guy, by any stretch of the imagination — even his own vast one. Quite the opposite: “he’s a hero,” Oldman insists… What are your memories of the original Planet Of The Apes movie? I was nine [when it was released]. I thought it was amazing. You know, that was part of the appeal [of doing Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes]. Culturally and subconsciously, what the franchise is, it’s my youth and something I grew up with. I remember these behind-thescenes photos circulated and it was like Roddy McDowall sitting in a chair with a huge great big long cigarette holder. And they used to eat in the mirror because they couldn’t touch the makeup. This was before VHS and makingofs and all that kind of thing, and you saw these pictures circulate and I used to love that. So it was such a nice history to become part of. That first one is still terrific.
What else drew you to being involved in this latest Planet Of The Apes story? Before I had read a complete script I spoke with Matt [Reeves, director] and he sort of talked you through it, you know? What separates directors, and I’ve worked with all sorts of directors, some famous and some not-so-famous, but there’s always a point of view. It’s sort of creative and collaborative but ultimately a director with a point of view is laser-beam focused on and he knows what movie he’s making, he knows what he wants. I always thought Matt was a talent, ever since he appeared on the scene, and then when I spoke to him he had such a clear vision of what he wanted to achieve. He’s so into the real fabric of the people and the emotions. It was as if he was sort of talking about a drama and not an FX movie — obviously it’s both and so I love that. All of the Planet Of The Apes films have strong themes, political messages. What do you feel this one is saying politically? I mean, not to forget that the book [Pierre Boulle’s novel, on which the first film is based] is on a list of the Top 100 novels ever written. You’re already working from up there with HG Wells and Orwell and socially, politically it’s in that neighbourhood. But Dawn has an interesting theme because you see these gorillas these apes living in this Utopia, this paradise. And then we find out there are the humans — they
discover each other. They each believe that the others have been wiped out. So can they co-exist? Can they live together? And it’s that old adage of that thing of we fear: others. That we have our own community. You know, can we all drink a coca-cola and teach the world to sing? No. I don’t think that’s ever gonna happen. And you’ve got now the possibility of real extinction of the human race. These apes are enviable in a sort of way because they don’t need electricity in the same way that we do and without that we’re done. This isn’t a good versus evil story. It’s more about clashing agendas, isn’t it? Yeah, you sort of have these mirror images. Jason Clarke [as the human Malcolm] is almost counterpart to Caesar [Andy Serkis]. And my counterpart is Koba [Toby Kebbell]. And we both are coming from the same hurt place. Jason’s character, he’s more open. And my character, like Toby’s character, is coming from this very injured place of loss. So you’ve got, without marching in with guns in that very classic way, these two communities that are just separately trying to hold on to their own existence. Your character Dreyfus seems very much a man of action who actively blames the apes for their predicament. He’s in combat gear, wears a black shirt… He appears a bit fascistic. But he’s not. I think he’s quite a heroic character. I guess you could call him the leader. Matt and I talked about what he may have done locally in the community
— by locally I mean San Francisco. He was probably a policeman or something. So they are the sort of go-to people. He’s resourceful. He’s that sort of guy who is a designated leader. There’s no ego in that way. But he’s got very personal baggage that he carries. And not all things are relative. We went through the epidemic and then the subsequent rioting and postapocalyptic chaos. Then if you survived the disease and then you’re immune to the disease and you survive the other stuff, I think why put that at risk? That’s where he’s coming from. How was it working with Andy Serkis, in all his performancecapture gear playing Caesar? Well, I don’t get a lot of scenes with Andy. I’m mainly based in the human camp, the compound. So I don’t get to interact with the apes in the same way as Keri [Russell] and Jason, but the thing about it is, first of all, I would rather act with Andy in a grey leotard than if he were in make-up. Because in a sense it’s like a character in a costume, you know? You’re getting the emotion and you’re getting the eyes, you’re getting the whole thing. So he could be in a 19th century costume or he could be in a grey frogman’s outfit. There is that key scene you share with Andy, where Caesar arrives at the human settlement with his army. What was that like to shoot? Yes, Caesar says, “Look, this is the apes’ home, this is the human home, we can live like this.” I stayed on the steps of the compound, so it’s like being across a car park, and so I
couldn’t really hear the dialogue. I could see it clearly enough, but I couldn’t really hear it. I mean it’s Andy in a grey outfit on top of a ladder. That’s what I saw. On a stepladder. But one day it’s gonna be Caesar on a horse! You make these movies with just blind faith, you know? And it really is gonna be okay on the night. When the director says it’ll be all right on the night, you know [it will be]. What’s your take on Matt’s approach to the visual effects with this? Well, he’s basically revolutionized the art form with this. What they’ve achieved in this movie is in its own way as miraculous as [the achievement of] Alfonso Cuaron with Gravity. What he’s done is he’s taken motion capture and 3D onto location. And then used natural light, one source directional lighting, long lenses, all the things that you would use on a regular movie or a more conventional movie or a not heavy-FX film and applied it to this. So he’s taken all those sort of old techniques and applied them to new technology. And I’ve seen a cut of the movie with people running around in grey uniforms and pixels hardly rendered, and even in this condition I was totally lost in the story. I think he’s done something very new here. And more than that, I said, “I can’t believe what I’m watching. I mean they look like real gorillas!” I don’t know what they did since the last movie, but the technology has come on a hundredfold. DAN JOLIN
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