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Daniel Bedingfield’s new seven track EP, Stop the Traffik - Secret Fear will be available from Fri 05 Jul from all major digital music stores. The new material was recorded in bathtubs, state parks, parking lots, hotels and studios all over the world. The first single from the EP, ‘Secret Fear’ was accompanied by a controversial video which has won best music video at the Miami Short Film Festival, Indie Fest, and the Vegas Cine Fest as well as a special jury prize at the Amsterdam Film Festival, and honors at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival.

BLACK SEA WAVES

The support bands for The Black Angels NZ shows have been announced. Sunken Seas will play with the band in Wellington and Ghost Wave at the Auckland show.

SEE THEM LIVE: THE BLACK ANGELS We also do this cool social media stuff. @GrooveGuide facebook.com/grooveguide

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Wed 19 JUN BODEGA - WELLINGTON Thu 20 JUN STUDIO - AUCKLAND

CIVIL UNION

The singer-songwriter duo known as The Civil Wars will release their self-titled, album in August of this year on Sensibility Music/Columbia Records. In advance of the release, the album’s first single, ‘The One That Got Away’, has been released.

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“I FUCKING HATE GOLDFRAPP”

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PROJECT LOON

Google launched giant balloons over the south Island, carrying computer equipment that can create a high-speed Internet infrastructure. Codenamed ‘project loon’, the helium filled balloons carry antennae, computers, batteries and navigational equipment, collecting power from solar panels that dangle below. Each can provide Internet coverage over an area of 1200 square kilometres. The project intends to help remote areas across the world access Internet coverage. It could stretch Internet coverage over remote parts of the world - and also be deployed to keep Internet going during a natural disaster. This is partly why Google chose Christchurch to launch the initiative, in tribute to the city’s struggle in the wake of the 2010 and 2011 quakes.

Goldfrapp will release their sixth album Tales of Us on Fri 06 Sep. The album has been two years in the making and is said to be their most narrative, cinematic and intimate recording so far.

“All the songs bar one are named in the first person with a cast list of evocative character sketches, the contrary love affairs, the suspense, hallucinations, fairy tales and modern folklores documented and the traces of redemption they find in song take the poetry of Goldfrapp’s delicately considered music somewhere brand new.”

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NO DEAL

Kim Deal has parted ways with Pixies after 25 years.

The band issued the following statement late last week, “We are sad to say that Kim Deal has decided to leave the Pixies. We are very proud to have worked with her ... [and] despite her decision to move on, we will always consider her a member of the Pixies, and her place will always be here for her. We wish her all the best.”

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KIMYE JUNIOR

Bear with us whilst we turn in to a gossip magazine for a second… Kim Kardashian has given birth to her first child. The reports that Kim and her fiancé, Kanye West, had become parents were confirmed when Kim’s sister Khloe sent out a tweet. “I can not even begin 2describe the miracle that is now apart of our family. Mommy/baby are healthy &resting. We appreciate all of the love.” She quickly followed with a second tweet: “More info will come when the time is right! Thank you all for understanding! We love you all dearly! Overwhelmed with love right now.”

BEAM OF LIGHT

Beam Inc. announced the return of bartender competition – Beam Bar Legend. Beam Bar Legend gives bartenders across the nation an opportunity to show off their skills behind the bar and also their industry knowledge, with the overall winner taking away a prize pack valued at $25,000. The prize pack includes an all expenses paid international trip to a Beam brand distillery of their choice, an expense card valued at up to $10,000 ($200 per week) and a $5,000 staff party for their bar.

Bartenders will have six weeks to enter their details, as well as answer a short questionnaire on the Beam Bar Legend website at beambarlegend. co.nz. Entrants who make it to the second round will be notified by Beam on Fri 26 Jul. The grand final will be held in Auckland on Mon 21 Oct at The Cloud.

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FLY MY PRETTIES September 2013 will see Fly My Pretties embark on 20 intimate shows across New Zealand on the Homeland Tour. 20 shows across 17 regions in New Zealand this September. Assembling a brand new cast of talent and a new book of songs reminiscent of the acoustic styles of their early releases; the mammoth tour will introduce the collective’s iconic high production show and cast of burgeoning kiwi talent to heartland New Zealand for the first time. “This tour is going to be off the hook”, says Barnaby Weir. “Finally we get to take the Fly My Pretties experience to places it’s never been seen before; I know it’s going to be one hell of a musical excursion.” In keeping with Fly My Pretties tradition, all 20 shows of the Homeland Tour will be filmed and recorded live – this time for their 5th full-length release.

TICKETS ON SALE: 9AM, WED 19 JUN FOR ALL TICKET LINKS & MORE INFO HEAD TO: LOOP. CO.NZ/EVENTS/UPCOMING Announcements detailing the concept and cast will be released soon.

SEE THEM LIVE: FLY MY PRETTIES THU 05 SEP TE AHU, KAITAIA FRI 06 SEP TURNER CENTRE, KERIKERI SAT 07 SEP FORUM NORTH EXPO HALL, WHANGAREI SUN 08 SEP TOWN HALL, DARGAVILLE TUE 10 SEP MERCURY THEATRE, AUCKLAND WED 11 SEP MERCURY THEATRE, AUCKLAND THU 12 SEP FOUNDERS THEATRE, HAMILTON FRI 13 SEP THE DEVON HOTEL, NEW PLYMOUTH SAT 14 SEP THE ROYAL WANGANUI OPERA HOUSE, WANGANUI

Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show?

Freddie Mercury, Janis Joplin, Patsy Cline, Janet Frame and my beautiful grandma, Molly Auger.

SUN 15 SEP HAWKE’S BAY OPERA HOUSE, HASTINGS

What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about?

La Vie d’Adele.

SAT 21 SEP NBS THEATRE, WESTPORT

WED 18 SEP THE OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON FRI 20 SEP NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC, NELSON

SUN 22 SEP THE FLETCHER BUILDING FESTIVAL CLUB, CHRISTCHURCH (2 SHOWS)

Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend?

Crummer Road. Staring down the 12 items or less aisle at Countdown Grey Lynn. I can see it from my back door.

WED 25 SEP ASHBURTON EVENTS CENTRE, ASHBURTON THU 26 SEP THE UNION HALL, DUNEDIN SAT 28 SEP WANAKA EVENTS CENTRE, WANAKA SUN 29 SEP QUEENSTOWN MEMORIAL HALL, QUEENSTOWN

What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi?

Globalisation.

WED 02 OCT THE CIVIC THEATRE, INVERCARGILL

Your fantasy spirit animal is…

Jane Fonda.

Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is…

Not so much ‘cooked’ as ‘chopped’... mango, chilli, broccoli, avocado, coriander and sesame salad.

The best TV show around at the moment is…

(Wince) Masterchef. See above. Fail.

The best place for a date night is…

Herne Bay Wharf. Popsicles. Beer. Killer view of the Sugar Factory.

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You’d get arrested if the police knew that you…

Nibble my bulk bin bags before I get to the checkout.

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People say you look like…

A horse. Sometimes Jacinda Arden. I presume they’re mutually exclusive.

Kittens or puppies?

Puppies. Cats make my nose weep.

What generic current affair has your blood boiled?

The fluoridation of Hamilton’s water supply.

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THU 20 JUN BLACK SALT BAR PRESENTS RAVED!!

BBQ (AKA MARK SULTAN)

BLACK SALT BAR

MIGHTY MIGHTY

gig OF THE WEEK

9.30PM, $20, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

‘What is a rave might’ you ask? Well, it involves a lot of hands in the air, waving them around like you just don’t care. Depending on your attitude, maybe a bit of fluoro, some glowsticks and whistles. At Black Salt Bar, it means four hours of nonstop beats and a light show featuring DJ Bobo and guests.

This past year has seen BBQ travel around the globe from Réunion Island off the coast of Madagascar to Carnegie Hall. Along the way smashing shows on the Hudson River and all over the USA and Europe – not to mention scaling volcanoes and even head butting some marine life. Oh, and made a bit of music too.

THE BLACK ANGELS

MATT LANGLEY & LINDON PUFFIN

STUDIO

WUNDERBAR

8PM, $42, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

8PM

They’ve been at the forefront of the neo-psychedelic movement known for their monumental live sets with hypnotising projections. A New York Times live review said The Black Angels “play psychedelic rock as if the 1960s never ended, and they are absolute masters of it.”

Matt Langley and Lindon Puffin celebrate the release of Matt’s second album Virginia Avenue, following his 2010 debut release Featherbones. One of the songs won an APRA award – which is kind of a big deal so you know he’s a top performer. Supported by good friend and acclaimed singer/songwriter Lindon Puffin.

MONO

STATE OF MIND

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FRI 21 JUN

8PM, $40, UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

10PM, FREE BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Japan’s instrumental legend Mono will wow New Zealand audiences this week when they bring their For My Parents tour to our stages. They are an instrumental rock band whose melodies have grown increasingly lyrical, with increasingly transcendent execution.

Hailing from Auckland, State of Mind is the duo of Stu Maxwell and Patrick Hawkins. Beginning their careers in 2004 SOM have become notoriously prolific producers with releases on a broad spectrum of labels throughout the drum ‘n’ bass scene. This year has seen some new tunes and all new energy for some ragers.

SUPERGROOVE

RACKETS

THE MAYFAIR, NEW PLYMOUTH

THE KINGS ARMS

8PM, $10

8PM, $50, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Auckland-based three-piece alternative rock band Rackets are inspired by classic rock and grunge.

Oscar and Vince were in the Randoms, Jeremy is from God Bows to Math and BMX Rapists. Now they live together in a house in Ellerslie and all work together at a supermarket. Oh, and write music and practice like bandits.

We can’t get enough, can’t get enough no. And neither can you New Zealand. The super group Supergroove is back with an infectious energy and bounding strides, crazy Scorpio Girls and more. They’ve been going strong for how many years, but it doesn’t matter – they play like a rock band that’s just started out.

Newtown Rocksteady

auckland

FREE

hamilton

LOCAL ACT

wellington

INTERNATIONAL ACT

dunedin

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christchurch

TOUR

9PM, DOOR SALES ONLY

Come light up the longest night (winter solstice) with Newtown Rocksteady. Three sets and lots of special guests! The longest show... the lowest limbo... the brightest outfits... prizes for last one standing on the dancefloor. Tune in... turn on... rock out! From 8pm until into the wee hours of the morning.

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SAT 22 JUN GHOST WAVE WUNDERBAR

SIGUR RÓS KVEIKUR

$5, DOOR SALES ONLY

Prepping for their 2013 album release, Ghost Wave is haunting your ears and stirring your soul. Ghosty started out in late 2010, struggling to make ends meet after their recording gear was stolen around Christmas. By 2012, they were releasing new material, kicking ass and working on their second album.

FRENCH FOR RABBITS DARKROOM

8PM

Dream-folk duo French for Rabbits have been quietly building a reputation for their sad yet brave songs.

Since releasing their Tui nominated EP Claimed by the Sea in March 2012, they have gathered a dedicated fan-base around the globe with handwritten letters and home-assembled albums.

BROTHER LOVE CHICKS HOTEL

9PM, $10, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

New Zealand psyche rock sloggers return to Chicks for a night of soused psychedelic blues. Brother Love was approached to release vinyl through New World of Sound Records, and released a single, ‘King Acid’ and two albums: Every Garden Grows One and My Own Worst Enemy.

SUN 23 JUN RICHARD CLAYDERMAN THE CIVIC

7.30PM, $95- 120, THE-EDGE.CO.NZ

He never intended to be a performer – let alone become a superstar – but Richard Clayderman has sold more records than the likes of Bob Dylan and Lady Gaga. Today, his distinctive piano reinterpretations of familiar tunes from every era and genre are still heard in every corner of the world.

TUE 25 JUN A$AP ROCKY LOGAN CAMPBELL

8PM, $75, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Hot on the heels of sold-out tours by Kendrick Lamar, Tyga and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. A$AP Rocky’s will make his Kiwi debut. Released in January, his debut album, LongLiveA$AP, defies categorisation, standing out amongst the pack as the document of where rap and hip hop culture is headed.

Change can be a four-letter word to some, a chaotic scramble to create a new normal. Sigur Rós, only a year after releasing Valtari, return with their seventh serving Kveikur and seem to have run at it with guitars blazing, in an almost literal nod to the metallic.

The Icelandic post-rock orchestral and heart crushing ambient wonders, champions of Vonlenska (or Hopelandic, which is just as much gobbledygook as the Islenska vocalist Jónsi weaves it through) have spat in the face of what could have been a visit from the Coiste Bodhar on their nearly two decade career.

The departure of keyboardist/multiinstrumentalist Kjartan Sveinsson last year threatened to create an abomination, like an Arcade Fire without Régine Chassagne or (just quietly) a Smashing Pumpkins without James Iha. The founding duo and percussionist Orri Páll Dýrason have picked up the pieces spectacularly, redefining Sigur Rós immensely. What they have delivered in Kveikur is a heavier, darker redefinition of a sound growingly celebrated for its orchestral beauty and atmospheric intensity.

Bassist Georg Holm described Kveikur as the anti-Valtari, a binary opposition that could be no further from the truth. Where Valtari championed the dreamy Kveikur expunges any sense of wonder to plunge into chaotic, scrambling perdition—beautifully, in the darkest misuse of that word possible. It’s a resuscitation of their sound that for all of the sacrilegious

merit this conjures is their best album in many years, maybe even since the nineties. Note though, there is a feeble heedfulness in that statement for there is a level of perfection in all of their music.

What’s so great though? The seeming ease of their re-definition; the defiance for their back catalogue; the soul-sucking intensity carefully arranged with fervent musicianship; the comfort in the continuity and unfurling of Jónsi’s consummate instrumental falsetto. It all is, from lead single ‘Brennisteinn’ pounding down expectation at the front of the record to piano-strong outro ‘Var’ quietly haunting the rear. All throughout a menacing character articulates itself in songs like the ethereally lunar, mournful ‘Isjaki’ to the title track so suffused with bass that feels like stab hands in a dungeon strobe party it outstrips any quaint memory of Sigur Rós past.

When lyrics are stripped of meaning and music is left to foreground itself in the purest form it exists something beautifully emotive happen’s and this band still empowers that.

WRITTEN BY JUSTIN FOWLER

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ARTIST Q&A

THU 20 JUN DANCE! - PERFORMED BY THE APO.

LA MITCHELL MUSICIAN

TOWN HALL

Your fantasy spirit animal is…

The flying dog dragon from The NeverEnding Story!

Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is…

Pear, blue cheese walnut and rocket on pumpernickel.

Pianist Sergio Tiempo returns to perform Liszt’s Totentanz, while Kodaly’s Dances of Galánta celebrates Hungarian folk traditions. Dynamic British conductor Nicholas Collon was awarded one of three 2012 Critics’ Circle Awards for Exceptional Young Talent.

The best TV show around at the moment is…

To expose my snobby ecoconservatism… Grand Designs. To see what things you can do with a two million pound budget and save the planet one house at a time ideal.

K’RD STRIP - A PLACE TO STAND MANGERE ARTS CENTRE $25-30 WED 19 JUN - SAT 22 JUN

The most infamous street in Auckland has a rich and significant past Okareka Dance Company tackles the heavy issues through dance. Six performers combine dance, theatre, music and waiata to premiere the highly-anticipated K’Rd Strip, playing as part of the New Zealand Matariki season.

SAT 22 JUN THE PITCHFORK DISNEY Q THEATRE

The Pitchfork Disney is a haunting story of twins in arrested development. Surviving on chocolate, barbiturates and stories of the apocalyptic wasteland that lies outside, their self-induced solitary confinement is shattered when a sinister nightclub entertainer comes calling.

Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show?

Given that he’s just gone Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison. If John Densmore was dead I’d make it a trinity. Paired with Janis Joplin I would have loved to have seen that woman live.

What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about?

Thérèse Desqueyroux. It’s a french film so it won’t have an ending and I was pretty keen to see Kon Tiki which is about explorer Thor Heryerdahl.

Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend?

297 Lincoln Rd, Addington, Christchurch 8024.

What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi?

You get more sugar than any human should ever consume in one sitting.

You’d get arrested if the police knew that you…

I cycle without a helmet!

People say you look like…

Jennifer Love Hewitt or recently some one said a chick from Game of Thrones. I don’t know who, so that’s no help at all.

Kittens or puppies?

I like ‘em both I just don’t wanna own one.

What generic current affair has your blood boiled?

Human trafficking of woman and children into sexual slavery. #Patricia Green # Half the sky #freeset SEE HER LIVE: LA MITCHELL & FRIENDS SAT 06 JUL CBS CANTERBURY ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH TICKETEK.CO.NZ

SUN 23 JUN

NZSO PRESENTS REQUIEM

SWEET + SHORT THEATRE

TOWN HALL

HERALD THEATRE $20-35 TUE 18 JUN - SUN 30 JUN

This Auckland festival presents up to 40 plays, 40 dance pieces and 10 short musicals over five weeks –that takes 50 directors, 40 playwrights, 40 choreographers, 10 composers and close to 300 performers. A night at Short+Sweet consists of the audience seeing 10 pieces of theatre, each of which is no longer than 10 minutes, each week.

The NZSO has gathered together some of Australasia’s finest singing talent in this performance of Verdi’s Requiem. Composed to mark the passing of two great Italian heroes – composer Gioachino Rossini and author/poet Alessandro Manzoni. Verdi’s Requiem is an overwhelming expression of grief.

DAI HENWOOD

auckland

ART

hamilton

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wellington

MUSIC

dunedin

COMEDY

christchurch

DANCE

8PM - 10PM

He may be one of our shorter comedians, but he’s got a tall following of fans. Auckland stand-up comedy bar, Encore, is featuring New Zealand’s best comedians and tonight’s headline act is Dai Henwood.

You’ve seen him on 7 Days, but now experience the raw power of his… jokes… up close and personal.

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ENCORE

a majestic story of love and brotherhood…

PLANETARIUM SHOW

MATARIKI DAWN

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written & directed by hone kouka inspired by the patricia grace novel AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON

20–27 JULY

15–29 JULY

BOOKINGS 09 309 9771 www.qtheatre.co.nz

BOOKINGS 04 801 7992 www.circa.co.nz

‘Matariki Dawn’ looks at the cultural and astronomical significance of this spectacular star cluster to Māori. See Matariki close up in the planetarium and find out why it appears in June each year, heralding the start of Māori New Year.

$10 Adult

$8

Child

TO BOOK CALL 09 624 1246 / stardome.org.nz

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FILM OF THE WEEK

WED 19 JUN WORLD WAR Z

THE HUNT

GENERAL RELEASE

Blockbuster gold Brad Pitt takes on his first big role in a while, fighting off swarms of infected humans as the zombie apocalypse becomes a reality. A UN worker, Gerry (Pitt) must leave his family and go on a race against the clock to find an end to the terrible virus sweeping the world. There’s thrills, spills and zombies! directed by THOMAS VINTERBERG Starring MADS MIKKELSEN, THOMAS BO LARSEN, ALEXANDRA RAPAPORT

TWIN PEAKS - SEASON 2 JONES!, 8.30PM

The second season of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks starts on a high and delivers even more daring, challenging and provocative episodes as Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) continues his investigations into the murder of popular local teen Laura Palmer.

GAME OF THRONES PRIME, 9.30PM

As the gripping (and highly emotional) third season comes to a close (and we have to wait a whole year!

Wah!) relive the drama of season two. As Robb Stark and his northern army continue the war against the Lannisters, Tyrion arrives in King’s Landing to counsel Joffrey and temper the young king’s excesses.

THU 20 JUN

Although it never shirks from showing how unfounded suspicions destroy lives, this excellent drama from Danish director Thomas Vinterberg (Festen) and writer Tobias Lindhom (A Hijacking) has a wonderfully sly sense of understatement about it. There’s no music, except to show the passing of time, no melon-smashing SFX when punches fly, and although events do spiral out of control, the method of recounting them never does.

Although he is better known for playing larger-than-life villains (Le Chiffre in Bond, TV’s Hannibal Lector), Mikkelsen gives a subtle, dignified performance. Young Wedderkop is just as good, a sad, confused little girl at the centre of a storm she doesn’t understand. “I forgot to look where I was going, all of a sudden I was here,” she says when she meets Lucas outside the shops. It’s a good metaphor for the unintended horrors of what happens next.

Lucas (Mikkelsen) is a kindergarten helper loved by the children.

One morning little Klara (Anika Wedderkop) gives him a card; later it’s a kiss. Then she tells his boss, “I hate Lucas, he has a willie!” It’s an innocent comment, but the seeds are sown.

The townsfolk believe the worst of Lucas, and so begins a forest fire of accusations and recriminations that threatens to burn everything down.

Like Lucas’s hunting buddies – always egging each other on to jump into freezing lakes or play childish drinking games, the community functions with a frightening pack mentality. And once the pack turns on you, as Lucas discovers, there’s no turning back.

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SAT 22 JUN THIS IS THE END

THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE DYING

GENERAL RELEASE

RIALTO CHANNEL, 8.30pm

Every wondered what would happen if the celebrities were throwing one of their casual Saturday night parties and the end of the world hit? Well, here’s a version of events as told through the eyes of the new frat pack – Seth Rogan, James Franco, Jonah Hill and more. Lots of celeb cameos, in-jokes and laughs to be had.

This film tells the tale of young and charming Michael, who learns he has just a few months to live.

Determined to have the time of his life, he borrows the money raised for his treatment and heads overseas. He is determined to be carefree – and everything goes as planned until he meets Sylvie.

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Coming to our screens the same day as the US, Futurama enters its final 10th season with two backto-back episodes. Devised by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening, not too much is known about the sci-fi comedy’s final season, except that the last episode will focus on the wedding of on/off lovers Fry and Leela.

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NO. 1 PANCAKE CNR WELLESLEY & LORNE ST

These guys are number one for Korean-style pancakes. The small kiosk often has a queue of people waiting to grab the cheap, yet filling, snacks. With flavours including beef, chicken, ham or vege – all with gooey cheese or chocolate or cinnamon sweet pancakes – just the thing to fill a hole in your belly!

FIDELS CAFÉ 234 CUBA ST

REVELRY

Fidel’s Café is a hipster hub of the central. Famous for their Cuban coffee, roasted around the corner at the Havana Coffee Works, it’s also a place for great laughs, good company and excellent service with friendly and helpful staff.

New executive chef Paul Rumary has brought his years of international experience to create a seasonal mixture of Asian and world fusion-style sharing plates and rich full-flavoured mains that will cater to whatever size appetite you’ve brought with you. Like the beautiful antique decor around you, each combination is a work of art with ingredients such as duck confit, spare ribs, tandoori chicken, pan seared salmon, multiple dumpling options and more. To compliment it all, there is an international wine list of key selections from around the globe, and a cocktail list combining fresh ingredients with classic recipes that change weekly to provide you with a new experience every visit.

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106 PONSONBY RD

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6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

DEPOT

86 Federal St, 363-7048

DE POST Atico Cocina

Victoria Park Market 19 Drake St Freemans Bay, 354-4030 Inspired Caribbean food and cocktails in the Old Stables & Roof Terrace of the Vic Park Market.

466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available.

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

31 Galway St, 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service.

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23 Ponsonby Rd, 360-6262 Like a stroll through the fragrant night markets & food stalls of Bangkok, MooChowChow is a boost to the senses.

PINXTOS

128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas* 37 Drake St, 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

Malt Bar

442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

MEXICO

23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 The Strand Takapuna, 280-1487 Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and beer. Arrive early for a table.

VERONA

169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

Revelry

QUAY STREET CAFE

LIBERTINE

BIG J’S

1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington, 5790340 Big J’s - Gourmet burgers rated no.1 via Concrete Play Ground and The Corporate Lunch Box websites. Home of Auckland’s best Burgers.

MOOCHOWCHOW

ORVIETO CAFE

106 Ponsonby Road, 376-8663 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!

130 Quay Street, Britomart, 337 0088 This cheerful, busy inner-city cafe is a fantastic place for weekday breakfast, a leisurely weekend brunch, informal lunch meetings – and great coffee any time.

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Get Nice

Hot Red Hawke’s Bay Wine Expo

The Southern Cross Thursday Showcase Feat. Tane (Aus)

6PM, Te Papa

Kroon For Your Kai

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FREE SHOW!!

8PM, Matterhorn

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Urban Chamber 8PM, Meow

Fri 21

The Black Angels NZ Tour 2013

Arcee & 80-HD

The Jam

8:30PM, Meow

The Medicine Stand Up Comedy 8PM, The Cavern Club

WIT presents - The Improv Lounge 8PM, The Fringe Bar

Thu 20 BBQ! (Canada), Boss Christ & Tape-Wolf

8PM, Puppies

Adam Page 9PM, Meow!

EVIL GENIUS BEYONCE TRIBUTE SHOW 10.30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Fobulous

8PM, The Opera House

Mono (Japan) 8:30PM, Bodega

Newtown Rocksteady Presents The Longest Night

9.30PM, Mighty Mighty

8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $10

Doctors and Nurses

Play with Words

7PM, The Film Archive

6:30, BATS Theatre

Battle Of The Bands 2013 National Championship Regional Final The Cabana, Napier

Taay Ninh

WHOLE LOTTA LED unplugged, WORLD CLASS COMEDY and BURLESQUE

7:30PM, Michael Fowler Centre Matterhorn

The Phantom of the Opera

Sat 22 D-Construkt!

10PM, Matterhorn

Gold Medal Famous & Warwick and The Wankers play free Midwinter John Waters Party 8.30PM, Understudy

Incarnium ‘Purgatory’ Album Release in Wellington 8PM, Bar Medusa

Miles Calder & The Rumours

THE ROCKET JOCKS, FREAK MAGNET & AWKWARD DEATH!

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

The Shrugs & Yolanda

Quiz Night

Static Bar, Hamilton

7:30PM, Phoenix Bar

Space Dust

Three Houses Down, Ghetto Sunrise & Chatchy

Thu 20

The Outback, Hamilton

1814

Avoca Hotel, Wanganui

Theatresports 2013 7PM, Circa Theatre

Tu by Hone Kouka 4PM, Circa Theatre

Mon 24 7PM, Massey University 8PM, The Fringe Bar

Tue 25 Tu by Hone Kouka 6:30PM, Circa Theatre

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide

The Sideline Bar, Napier

Battle Of The Bands 2013 National Championship Regional Final

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

Incarnium ‘Purgatory’ Album Release in Palmerston North

Sat 22

Recoveery Sessions Feat. Adam Page

9PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Wed 19

The Mayfair, New Plymouth

3PM, Wellington Town Hall

9PM, Bodega

Smashproof

Supergroove

New Zealand String Quartet

Raw Meat Comedy

Fri 21

Queens, Dunedin

Sun 23

Royal Rumble, Battleska Galactica, Dimestore Skanks

The Octagon, Dunedin

The Royal, Palmerston North

The Grand

Objectified

7:30PM, St James Theatre

Battle Of The Bands 2013 National Championship Regional Final

9PM, Meow!

The Southern Cross Garden Bar

The Phantom of the Opera

REGIONAL gig guide Thu 20

The Underground: Northern Soul/ Mod/Ska Party

7:30PM, St James Theatre

9.30PM, Mighty Mighty

8PM, Bodega

Richard Clayderman the Romantique Concert

Axces Bar, Hamilton

Winter Festival Titanium & DJ Sirvere

Ashei with Special Guests 9PM, Dux Live

Peggy Gordon’s Celtic Bar, New Plymouth

Fri 21

Sun 23

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch Fireworks Extravaganza

MARISCO VINEYARDS PRESENTS JAZZ ON AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON WITH JIM LANGABEER

Marisco Vineyards, Blenheim

7:25PM, Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre

P Money

The Bedford at CPSA

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Ladies Choice with MC Tali

10PM, Winnies Ferrymead

Mike T

9PM, CBD Bar

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

7:30PM, CBS Canterbury Arena

SHIT WORTH DOING

auckland gig guide Wed 19

Mono, & guests

Anton Cash

Open Mic Night

8PM, Ding Dong Lounge

Art & Music 6PM, Racket Bar

Bailey Wiley 9PM, Verona

Big Wednesday Fresh Comedy

8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar

Conch Records at BCC Britomart Country Club

K’Rd Strip - A Place to Stand

8PM, Mangere Arts Centre

Open Mic Night Cosh Bar

The Nark Collective & Creative Jazz Club 8PM, 1885

Sonic Delusion Album Release Tour Britomart Country Club

The Black Angels NZ Tour 2013 8PM, Studio

5PM, Verona

Manuel Bundy & Lo Key 5.30PM, Britomart Country Club

Marina Katerina

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

MayaVanya & Guests 6PM, Racket Bar

The Pitchfork Disney

Motor City Family Funk

The Wax Works: T-Rice & Hudge

Neon Steve (Bombstrikes, Ministry of Sound, CANADA)

7PM, Loft at Q

Britomart Country Club

The Franklin

10PM, 1885, $10

Fri 21 Comedy for Cure Kids

6:30PM, Pullman Auckland Hotel

Dean Campbell

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Nyntee & Cuffy 6PM, Longroom

Rackets Video and Single release show 9PM, The Kings Arms, $10

DJ Linley Latu

7.30PM, Chivas at The Deck

DJ Selecta Sam La Zeppa Kitchen

Fame #mellons 10PM, 1885

Fly By Night Saturdays 9PM, Revelry

Grease

2PM, Aotea Centre

Grimas

8PM, Ding Dong Lounge

Invader Cain, Doppler, Fire at Will, Royal Jackets 8PM, The Kings Arms

Jackal - Freaky Meat -Tremors 8PM, UFO

KITTENS OF THE INTERNET Living The Dream Video Clip Launch

Thu 20

Sassy & The Pocketbook

Ink Bar

8PM, The Juice Bar

9PM, The Portland Public House, $5

...with a stranger

DJ Tido

State of Mind

Marina Katerina

6pm, Commons

Code

8pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro

DJ Imagine This & DJ ExMixKid

The CVE

Nyntee All Night

9PM, The Empire

9PM, Longroom

The Planets

Rachel Shearer, Rosy Parlane and Sean O’Reilly

AF presents Clinton Watkins, Adam Willetts, Huf and Indi 7.30PM, The Audio Foundation

Bemsha Swing, Drop Dead Redhead, New Natives 8PM, The Lucha Lounge

Bevan Keys & Nyntee 7PM, Longroom

Dan, Grunter and Friends

8:30PM, The Windsor Castle

DJ Imagine This 8PM, Snapdragon

DJ Jason Eli 6pm, Commons

Freekoftheweek feat. Parks 5PM, Barrio

Funktion & Basement Jazz 8PM, 1885

Gazzy Geff & Rigel Walshe

8PM, Ding Dong Lounge

Grant Marshall & Guests 6.30PM, Sale St

Hunters & Selectors 5.30PM, Racket Bar

KFM presents Massive with DJ Lanz 9PM, Verona

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Magic Roundabout with Stinky Jim, Dubhead & Mr Big Stuff

Deepchild

8PM, TAPAC

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DJ Jason Eli &T-Rice 5.30PM, Everybody`s

DJ Jason Kyle & DJ Normski

7PM, The EDGE

Weekend Comedy Showcase

8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar

Requiem

Sat 22

Ritual XVII - A Soundboy’s Abduction - Epoch / Average White DJ

6pm, Northern Steam Ship

DJ Laura Lush La Zeppa Kitchen

DJ Linley Latu

6.30PM, Chivas at The Deck

DJ Rose Alice Imperial Lane

DJ Submariner

8pm, Neighbourhood

DJ Nigel Love & DJ Lyrakill

6pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar

Down The Hatch featuring Batucada Sm 6PM, Sale St

Fridays at Revelry 5PM, Revelry

Girls Night with Melicious 8PM, Ding Dong Lounge

Glamorgan Kindergarten Movie Night - The Great Gatsby

6:50PM, Bridgeway Cinemas

8PM, The Audio Foundation

10,000

10PM, Racket Bar

Africa Centre with Dj Kimata & Levani on percussion 9PM, Verona

Auckland Roller Derby vs Richter City 6PM, Pitt St YMCA

Diamante

7PM, Everybody`s

Dj Amiee rensford 5pm, Neighbourhood

DJ Andy Jv & DJ Lo 10PM, Snapdragon

DJ Rose Alice 7pm, Commons

DJ Ben Wah

9pm, Northern Steam Ship

DJ Klassix from Paris & DJ Tony Phoenix 10PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

7:30PM, The EDGE

10PM, The Bacco Room

Saturdays at Sale St 7PM, Sale St

Short+Sweet Theatre 8PM, Aotea Centre

TDK & Gene Rivers

5.30PM, Britomart Country Club

The Beat City The Franklin

The CVE

9PM, The Empire

The Encore Comedy Show - Dai Henwood 8PM, Encore Entertainment Venue

Winter Solstice Party 6PM, Leigh Sawmill

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7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

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Sonic Delusion Album Release Tour 7PM, The Lucha Lounge

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8.30PM, Windsor Castle

Stomp the Gazebo

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11 Shakespear Rd, 107 Newton Street,

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59 France Street, Newton, AUCKLAND

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65 Crawford St,

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Progress to National Finals

144 Parnell Rd, Parnell, AUCKLAND

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JUICE BAR 144 PARNELL RD

Nestled in Parnell, Juice Bar is but one section of the ever-inviting Windsor Castle. It hosts up to 250 people, and features functions from live bands, DJ’s, and televised sports nights. If you like keeping your options open on your nights out, Juice Bar may just be for you.

THE MALT HOUSE 48 COURTENAY PL

Malthouse is a firm advocator of all NZ breweries, and provides over 80 of the world’s finest craft beers.

Located on Courteney Place, it has an easy in-door out-door flow, and just the right amount of class for avid craft beer fans to debate over their chosen brew.

GOLDFINCH

You can’t really go wrong with a club near the Harbour, but combine this with the intimacy and lush environment that GoldFinch has made a name from, and it’s a win-win nightlife experience. Boasting quality cocktails, champagne and music, this lounge-by-day and clubby-night venue provides a seductive atmosphere, with the backdrop of the night ocean ever enforcing its soothing nature. Deep-sea blue couches compliment the rich brown decor, and the wall of speakers in particular give the space a retro flair and individualism that can’t be beaten. A scramble of fairy lights and bulbs flicker in the entrance, inviting us into this very real fantasy.

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ONE NIGHT STAND

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auckland GROOVE GULPS PONSONBY & other PONSONBY Bonita Bar

242 Ponsonby Road, 3765670 The Ponsonby local on the corner of Summer St, that brings the beauty of fine and inexpensive wines together with a real appreciation of tapas.

GOLDEN DAWN

Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds, 376-9929

IPANEMA BAR & RESTAURANT

2 Ponsonby Road Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed with classic & contemporary Brazilian music & culture.

Malt Bar

442 Richmond Road Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

RACKET BAR

6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.

MEXICO

23 Britomart Place, 366-1759 Drink in the eclectic front bar or settle into the cosy dining area to explore the short but compelling menu.

VERONA

169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. With intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

Q Theatre

305 Queen Street Early morning coffee, scones and cool spaces for socialising and sharing ideas. Range of lunch options. Excellent wine list and a stylish selection of tapas, pizzas, platters and dinner options.

NEWMARKET NEWMARKET THE CLADDAGH

372-376 Broadway, 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.

CENTRAL& K’RD & Krd CENTRAL DING DONG LOUNGE

26 Wyndham Street New York’s premier rock and roll bar has come to town.

Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen

Level 1/35 High Street 358-3535 ‘The Joint since 91’

PARNELL PARNELL 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.

GRACE BAR

103 Victoria St West, 300-6352 21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties, Corporate Events, Dance Parties, CD Release Parties, Live Music.

BRITOMART BRITOMART 1885

27 Galway St, 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Auckland’s biggest club nights.

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.

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

48 Customs St East, 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

FIDDLER IRISH BAR

71 Victoria St West A small, but perfectly formed, authentic Irish bar with some of Aucklands friendliest bar staff..

THE BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

31 Galway St, 303-2541 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, cocktail jugs and vinyl-only DJs.

SNAPDRAGON

204 Quay St, 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemen’s club.

VICTORIAPARKPARK VICTORIA SALE ST

7 Sale St, 307-8148 A unique collection of spaces award-winning microbrewery, bistro dining, with a celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

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.

KINGSLAND KINGSLAND Citizen ParK

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR

37 Drake St, 379-8167 Enjoy each other’s company with a great glass of wine and tasty plates, without the constraints of having to book or have a meal at a certain time.

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St, 929-2790 This bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

THE OAKROOM 17 Drake, 300 6313

424 New North Rd, 846-4964 Social inspired garden bar with great food and a social-friendly atmosphere. Relaxed place to come eat, drink, and mingle.

Neighbourhood Brewbar

BREW ON QUAY

102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.

VIADUCT VIADUCT

THE PADDINGTON

REVELRY

106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian parlour meets opium den chic.

SHOOTER SALOON BAR

330 New North Rd Not your ‘typical central bar’ Their no bull policy means what you see is what you get.

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.

498 New North Rd, 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop.

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.

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Upcoming tours & events A$AP ROCKY (US)

Tue 25 Jun Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

FAT FREDDY’S DROP

Fri 13 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 20 Sep Opera House, Wellington

FLEETWOOD MAC (UK/US) Fri 06 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland

HUSK

Fri 28 Jun Yot Club, Raglan Sat 29 Jun Major Tom’s Bar, Mt Maunganui Fri 05 Jul Mighty Mighty, Wellington Tue 09 Jul Barrytown Hall, Barrytown Wed 10 Jul Donovans Store, Okarito Thu 11 Jul Blue Ice, Franz Joseph Fri 12 Jul Mint Bar, Wanaka Sun 14 Jul Blue Duck, Milford Sound Wed 17 Jul ReFuel, Dunedin Thu 18 Jul Hilltop Tavern, Little River Fri 19 Jul Wunderbar, Lyttelton Fri 02 Aug Whammy Bar, Auckland

HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE Tue 31 Dec Stonybridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island

THE ADULTS

Thu 27 Jun King Street Live, Masterton Fri 28 Jun The Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 29 Jun The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 5 Jul The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 6 Jul San Fran Bath House, Wellington

ALL TIME LOW (US)

Tue 27 Aug Zeal West, Auckland

AMANDA PALMER (US)

Sat 28 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 30 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington

ARMAGEDDON

Fri 25 Oct - Sun 28 Oct ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

BAYLEYS GREAT CLASSICS SERIES: DANCE! (IMAGE) Thu 20 Jun Town Hall, Auckland

BBQ (AKA MARK SULTAN) (CA) Wed 19 Jun Darkroom, Christchurch Thu 20 Jun Mighty Mighty, Wellington Fri 21 Jun Whammy Bar, Auckland

BEERVANA

Fri 09 Aug - Sat 10 Aug Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Thu 05 Sep Te Ahu, Kaitaia Fri 06 Sep Turner Centre, Kerikeri Sat 07 Sep Forum North Expo Hall, Whangarei Sun 08 Sep Town Hall, Dargaville Tue 10 Sep Mercury Theatre, Auckland Wed 11 Sep Mercury Theatre, Auckland Thu 12 Sep Founders Theatre, Hamilton Fri 13 Sep The Devon Hotel, New Plymouth Sat 14 Sep The Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Sun 15 Sep Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Hastings Wed 18 Sep The Opera House, Wellington Fri 20 Sep Nelson School of Music, Nelson Sat 21 Sep NBS Theatre, Westport Sun 22 Sep The Fletcher Building Festival Club, Christchurch Wed 25 Sep Ashburton Events Centre, Ashburton Thu 26 Sep The Union Hall, Dunedin Sat 28 Sep Wanaka Events Centre, Wanaka Sun 29 Sep Queenstown Memorial Hall, Queenstown Wed 02 Oct The Civic Theatre, Invercargill

JAMES BLAKE (UK)

Thu 02 Aug Town Hall, Auckland

THE JANOSKIANS (AU)

Thu 20 Jun The Powerstation, Auckland

THE JAPANDROIDS (CA)

Thu 05 Sep ReFuel, Dunedin Fri 06 Sep Bodega, Wellington Sat 07 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

THE BLACK ANGELS (US)

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Sat 22 Jun Wunderbar, Christchurch Thu 27 Jun The Kings Arms, Auckland

Fri 19 Jul The Civic, Auckland

Sat 06 Jul CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

MANIC STREET PREACHERS (UK)

Tue 02 Jul Vector Arena, Auckland

MICHAEL WINSLOW (US)

Sat 23 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

FOALS (UK)

L.A MITCHELL & CHRISTCHURCH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Tue 18 Jun - Tue 20 Jun Te Papa, Wellington

JUSTIN BIEBER

Wed 19 Jun Bodega, Wellington Thu 20 Jun Studio, Auckland

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Fri 28 Jun The Kiln, Invercargill Sat 29 Jun The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sun 30 Jun The World Bar, Queenstown Thu 04 Jul King Street Live, Masterton Fri 05 Jul Bodega, Wellington Sat 06 Jul The Mayfair, New Plymouth Fri 12 Jul The Ballroom, Whangarei Sat 13 Jul The Powerstation, Auckland Thu 18 Jul Sideline Bar, Napier Fri 19 Jul Heaven & Hell, Rotorua Sat 20 Jul Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

MATARIKI FESTIVAL

Fri 28 Jun Manny’s Sports Bar & Nightclub, Dunedin

Sat 29 Jun Vector Arena, Auckland

LADI6 WITH @PEACE

Tue 30 Jul The Powerstation, Auckland

BILLY TK JUNIOR & EWEN GILMOUR

CAMP A LOW HUM 2014

Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough Vineyards

JAKE BUGG (UK)

Fri 30 Aug The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 31 Aug Parthenon, Wellington

Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

LA DE DA

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BERNARD FANNING (AU)

BRUNO MARS (US)

Fri 12 Jul Whammy Bar, Auckland Sat 13 Jul Puppies, Wellington

Wed 19 Jun - Sun 22 Jun Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland Fri 28 Jun - Sat 29 Jun Regent Theatre, Dunedin Tue 02 Jul - Wed 03 Jul Telecom Playhouse, Hamilton Sat 06 Jul Centennial Drive Auditorium, Palmerston North Wed 10 Jul - Sat 13 Jul Downstage Theatre, Wellington

KIRIN J. CALLINAN (AU)

Wed 10 Jul Darkroom, Christchurch Thu 11 Jul Queens, Dunedin

Sun 11 Aug Founders Theatre, Hamilton Mon 12 Aug ASB Theatre, Auckland Tue 13 Aug Municipal Theatre, Napier Wed 14 Aug Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Fri 16 Aug Town Hall, Dunedin Sat 17 Aug CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

MONO (JP)

Thu 20 Jun The Kings Arms, Auckland Fri 21 Jun Bodega, Wellington

NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL (US)

Wed 20 Nov Sammy’s, Dunedin Fri 22 Nov James Cabaret, Wellington Sat 23 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 24 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

NORTHERN BASS

Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai

OLLY MURS (UK)

Thu 07 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

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Upcoming tours & events ONE DIRECTION (UK)

Thu 10 Oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Sat 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

RIHANNA (BB)

Thu 06 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 07 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

THE VEILS

STEVE VAI (US)

Fri 19 Jul Sammy’s Dunedin Sat 20 Jul Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 26 Jul Bodega, Wellington Sat 27 Jul Studio, Auckland

Thu 18 Jul Town Hall, Wellington Sat 20 Jul ASB Theatre, Auckland

TAYLOR SWIFT (US)

Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

OOOOO (US)

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THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS THIS IS THE END MAKES AN APOCALYPSE LOOK LIKE TOO MUCH FUN. Before Seth Rogan was a comedy God with the likes of Knocked Up, Zack and Miri Make a Porno and Paul, he was just another actor trying to make ends meet – no doubt getting stoned at home, sitting on his couch and working on his manscaping, most likely with his buddy Jay Baruchel (who was equally as unknown as Rogan).

Together, the pair came up with a short film – along with some help from Rogan’s childhood buddy Evan Goldberg – titled Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse. The two friends find themselves in a predicament and spend their time debating what to do after an unknown event wipes everyone off the face of the earth.

That was 2007. Fast forward to 2013 and they’ve brought in a few reinforcements – a whole host of famous friends – to the party (literally) and taken the end of the world flick to a whole new level.

Best buddies Jay (She’s Out of My League Baruchel) and Seth (Rogan) catch up at Seth’s LA home after a long time apart. Keen for a casual night of man bonding over brews and buds, they wind up at James (Franco)’s swanky pad at a typical Hollywood gathering. But something strange begins to happen and after an unknown force wipes out LA, the remaining survivors (including Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson and Danny McBride) must stick it out to overcome this disaster – despite the fact they each have beef with each other.

Celebrity culture, like it or not, is a big part of our culture. Entertainment magazines, woman’s magazines, gossip sites – they all feed our hunger to know what’s going on in the lives of the rich and famous. This is The End is like our window into their world – well, what we imagine it to be like.

Although they are clearly playing fictionalised versions of themselves, there is an undertone of truth – Seth is a loveable stoner, Jay really isn’t as famous as everyone else (are you one of the five people that saw She’s Out of My League?) Jonah Hill probably does like to be friends with everyone, and yes, James Franco is somewhat of a pretentious, academic

twat. They know this, we know this, and that’s what makes This is The End such a hit.

A knowledge of Hollywood’s frat pack (aforementioned cast) as well as the likes of Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and even Emma Watson is not crucial, but adds to the enjoyment factor. The main cast spend their time referencing their own films and their varying degrees of success – and since nearly all of the main cast have worked together at some point of another, schooling up on these flicks makes for a very funny watch.

For example, Jonah Hill’s recent success with Moneyball (an Oscar nomination) gives fictionalised Jonah a sense of entitlement, while James decks his house with objet d’art (a la his University degree) and harbours an intense friendship/admiration/man crush on Seth like their characters in Pineapple Express, hoping one day to make a sequel to the hit flick (which they attempt to do in post-apocalypse conditions).

But the best part is the film doesn’t just rely on its famous cast parodying themselves to be humorous: There is a story too - albeit a ridiculous one.

Heaven, hell, retribution and at the very centre of it all, friendship. Ultimately, the story rests on Jay and Seth – one has become a star, while the other hides away in Montreal, Canada, shying away from the LA life.

Unlike some of their other comedies where there can be moments of awkward laughter and uncomfortable inappropriateness, This is The End is filled with genuine laughs from start to finish. The situation is ridiculous and escalates from bad to worse as their personalities come to a head and the supplies rapidly dwindle.

Loaded with celebrity cameos, unusual situations and in-jokes, the end of the world has never looked like so much fun. It’s survival of the funniest – though definitely not the fittest.

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E3 2013 - THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS

Last week, the doors to the Los Angeles Convention Center were opened and thousands of eager journalists made their way to check out the biggest and best video games that we’ll be seeing in the coming months. That includes our team of four writers, who will be bringing you hands-on impressions of the latest and greatest.

In the coming days, we’ll have literally dozens and dozens of previews of games such as Battlefield 4, Titanfall, Gran Turismo 6, Batman: Arkham Origins, Destiny, Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, FIFA 14, inFamous: Second Son, among many, many more. Before we get into that though, we’ve had a huge amount of news released at the pre-E3 press conferences.

Microsoft kicked things off, opting to pack their conference end-to-end with upcoming video games. Halo for Xbox One was one of the big surprise announcements along with Dead Rising 3, and Killer Instinct, while we saw impressive trailers for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Ryse: Son of Rome, Forza Motorsport 5, and Project Spark. Microsoft also revealed that the Xbox One will be available in November, for $749 NZD. EA announced two big surprises, Star Wars: Battlefront, and Mirror’s Edge 2, along with showing gameplay trailers for Titanfall and Battlefield 4. Ubisoft announced a new version of Rocksmith, while both Tom Clancy’s The Division and Watch Dogs look stunning.

PlayStation’s press conference rounded out the day, unveiling what the PlayStation 4 looks like and announcing that the PlayStation 4 will cost $649 NZD, and that it will support used games, no online requirements – a clear shot across the bow at Microsoft’s Xbox One. Games shown included The Order: 1886, DriveClub, Beyond: Two Souls, Destiny, inFamous: Second Son, and Kingdom Hearts III. Nintendo this morning announced a whole range of new titles, and updates on their in-development games, so check out the trailers for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Super Smash Bros: 3DS and Wii U’s Super Mario 3D World and Mario Kart 8.

We’ll be covering the titles we had a chance in play in Los Angeles in the coming weeks.

GAMING ALL BLACKS RUGBY CHALLENGE 2 PS3/XBOX 360

As a fan of both rugby and video games, there’s part of me that is simply thrilled that a new rugby game exists. As far as I’m concerned, Sidhe could put out the same game every year with updated team rosters and I would fork out a hundred bucks each time, no questions asked. That alone would pretty much keep me happy (and did for the most part under the reign of the EA Sports Rugby franchise...)

And that’s pretty much what Rugby Challenge 2 delivers – at least in terms of the 80 minutes on the field. Besides some tweaks and bug-fixes, the core gameplay is unchanged from 2011’s Rugby Challenge. What has changed has done so for the better. Offloads have been toned down. There’s more nuance in the breakdown controls now – I love being able to spot a losing battle and pull players back out into the defensive line. Effective lineout mauls offer good protection against the jumper holding and getting very easily swamped by defenders. The music is new, but very much in the vein of the original soundtrack. Additional French commentary comes as a welcome relief from the same Justin Marshall/Grant Nisbett banter all over again.

But the guts of the game have remained constant. There’s no big change in how the game handles and no graphical overhaul. Instead, resources appear to have been focused on the content of the various competitions. All the competitions are back from the previous title (although once again we have to put up with the previous season’s ITM Cup squads, since 2013’s have not been confirmed yet), along with the French Pro D2 (second division) and, most importantly, the Lions tour and a revamped Career Mode.

When the whistle finally blows, the result is... somewhat unclear. I thoroughly enjoyed the first Rugby Challenge and I expect to get a lot of hours of play out of Rugby Challenge 2 as well. And, it is a step forward. More competitions, better career mode, fixes and improvements on and off the field. A year on and I would be stoked. It feels like France’s current test series against New Zealand: A little under-strength, but I still can’t tear myself away.

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ENCORE EMPIRE OF THE SUN

When Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore blasted onto the scene in 2008 with Walking on a Dream, they brought with them a dreamy alternate reality complete with Star Wars-esque album covers and cosmic costume designs, slipping into the blissed-out, synth pop stream headed

by MGMT. The debut album was applauded for its vision yet panned for its inconsistency. The singles were strange and catchy, the rest just missed the mark.

Empire of the Sun reaped rewards for their efforts however, taking six ARIA awards in their stride and wowing audiences on the summer festival circuit with their visually stunning live show. Five years later and they’ve finally returned with the follow up. It’s been a stretch, and since then Littlemore has been flexing his music muscle in other projects, playing with fellow Australian dance outfit Pnau and working on the musical score for Cirque de Soleil.

The Australian duo’s sophomore effort - Ice on the Dune - treads similar territory to the debut, however the experimental summer shimmer is fleshed out and expanded, the duo this time opting for grander pastures and shinier plateaus. The result is a more focused collection of neon-blue pop formed in crystalline synth textures and lush, cosmic electronica.

The album kicks things off with instrumental opener’ Lux’, a carousel ride complete with rolling snares and a thumping bass drum. The curtain raises, and we are thrust into the vast imagination of a dance outfit tripping on their own self-created spectacle.

An acoustic guitar on ‘DNA’ paves the way for all of EOTS’s trademarks - big synths, layer upon layer of electronics, falsetto vocals, a bombast call to arms sing-along. “Dream time, it’s a special place/Let’s keep each other awake...Our hearts/Now they beat the same” sings Luke Steele, positioning himself as the magician of his own musical universe.

Lead single ‘Alive’ follows similar suit and builds upon the revamped glacial aesthetic, while ‘Awakening’ features a throbbing bass that

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French artist Kavinsky would be proud of. Elsewhere, the soft lullaby ‘I’ll Be Around’ sees Steele in honest form (“you can bet on your life/I’ll be around for a while”), and ‘Old Flavours’ sounds like it took lessons from Justice on orchestral instrumentation; a colossal banger surely to be a highlight in concert.

Of course, Empire of the Sun are not purely about the music. The visual aspect of the duo engrained by their dress, otherworldly music videos, and musical personas (Steele as The Emperor and Littlemore as The Prophet) spreads into their sonic palette, and at times blurs the line between balls-out concept record, over-inflated egoism and pure adventurism. Sure, they are a team that dabbles in visual grandiose through their high definition synth pop, but what begins with a bang unfortunately withers into stale repetition.

The album rides semi-high through to ‘Old Flavours’ and falls from grace with the remaining tunes. What follows acts as a re-run of the what came before - the same formula, the same tricks. That is, until album closer ‘Keep A Watch’ decides to channel a b-grade David Bowie in some anti-climactic nonsense.

“Music for us is about articulating the feelings you can’t put into words,” Littleton says speaking about the album, “the same way different languages don’t fully translate, music can bridge that gap emotionally.

We want to make music that is transcendental”.

When Empire of the Sun are consistent, and funnel their talents into something both odd and current, they make damn fine pop with a glamedge to it.

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