LOUIS BAKER + AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA @ THE TOWN HALL
The only other artist I could recall performing with the APO was Teeks but I sadly missed that performance. However I was determined not to miss this one. I really enjoy Louis Baker’s music and have seen him live before so I was excited to see how he would perform his...
Energy, Inclusivity and Powerful Words – Imugi EP Release @ Tuning Fork
An incredible Thursday night in Tamaki Makaurau!
Rihanna & the power of the Savage X Fenty shows!
Including some incredible NZ talent!
Wax Mustang @ The Tuning Fork!
A very crazy Sunday night!
Avantdale Bowling Club @ Hollywood Avondale!
A special hometown show in Avondale!
Balu Brigada – Bop Fiasco @ The Tuning Fork!
BOP FIASCO needs to be a recurring event!
BENEE @ SPARK ARENA – NIGHT 1
It felt like an international show!
CHURCH & AP @ HOLLYWOOD AVONDALE!
It was an incredible night with a very well-curated lineup!
PHOTO GALLERY: FABLE – ‘A PLACE CALLED HOME’ RELEASE SHOW @ NECK OF THE WOODS!
What a special night!
SUMMER THIEVES @ THE TUNING FORK – SOLD OUT!
A great show and wild crowd!
Photo Gallery: Pale Flag, Crooked Royal, Downfall of Humanity, Glass Throne & Melanie @ Dead Witch
Such an EPIC lineup!
Photo Gallery: Paige – Spark Session!
It was a fun party!
FOLEY @ WHAMMY BAR – SOLD OUT!
An intimate dance party for all!
NZMM is a cop-out and the NZ music industry needs a change!
This just needed to be said.
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Banks Arcade – Sick: The Studio.
We share some studio insight into the studio sessions for SICK.
Auckland Arts Festival: Ka Po, Ka Waiata
A transcendent & beautiful experience.
Blindspott @ The Powerstation
It was an insane SOLD OUT show!
Auckland Arts Festival: Limbo Unhinged
So much more than a circus-cabaret extravaganza!
Auckland Arts Festival – UPU
It is a powerful, emotional and confrontational performance that I think should be seen by all!
Saint Jhn @ The Powerstation!
IGNORANT FOREVER!
Ben Harper @ Logan Campbell Centre
Matt Corby really was the highlight of the night for me.
Alice Cooper @ The Trust Arena
Alice Cooper bought his arena-sized theatre show to Auckland!
Pentatonix @ Spark Arena
Pentatonix showed Auckland why they are a group on top of the world!
NF @ The Powerstation – Night 1
NF played 2 sold-out shows at The Powerstation on the weekend. Here’s our coverage of Night 1!
X AMBASSADORS @ THE POWERSTATION
X AMBASSADORS played an incredible show to an intimate crowd at The Powerstation!
XILE @ WHAMMY BACKROOM!
Xile played a sold-out headline show at Whammy Backroom. NZ Hardcore still going strong.
Laneway Festival @ Albert Park
Laneway was another nice summer’s day full of good music and friends.
Bastille @ Spark Arena
Bastille, the band you don’t realise you know quite well! They are incredible live and here is why. . .
Orville Peck @ The Tuning Fork
Orville Peck showed a sold-out Tuning Fork why country is still one of the strongest music genres around.
Lewis Capaldi @ The Town Hall
A comedian with a voice of an angel.
Bay Dreams @ The Mount
Does it feel like Bay Dreams is but a distant memory? Or are you still wearing your wristband with it really fresh in your mind?
YGB @ Pah Homestead
Pah Homestead became the perfect spot for a sun-filled Boxing Day!
Liam Gallagher @ Spark Arena
Liam Gallagher gave the Spark Arena crowd everything they wanted!
Carly Rae Jepsen brought the town hall to life!
A women who is more than just ‘Call Me Maybe’!
Horrorshow @ Galatos
Last night Horrorshow played their first headline show in Auckland at Galatos. I had been looking forward to this show for a while so I was glad to end my week with this show. Kicking things off were twin brothers 1174.The crowd was small and slowly dripping in. But...
Why Don’t We @ Spark Arena
The last show of the 8 Letters Tour was a delight for the intimate crowd at Spark Arena.
Festival X Rising @ Spark Arena
Though Festival X had its good moments, I don’t think it delivered what everyone was wanting.
Walking On Cars @ The Tuning Fork
Walking On Cars – The incredible band who should be bigger than they are!
The Loft @ Anthology Lounge
The Loft is an inspiring experience.
Tash Sultana @ Spark Arena
Tash Sultana delivered an incredible performance that was not only heard but felt!
LAUV @ Shed 10
LAUV was a visual experience!
Friday Jams @ Western Springs!
Friday Jams on a Sunday was the nostalgic throwback we wanted!
Cohle Harris – ‘Lost’ Single Release
Cohle Harris’ new single LOST is out now!
Church & AP – TEETH release show @ Galatos
TEETH is out now! And there was a show to celebrate!
Hermitude @ The Powerstation
Hermitude & Haiku Hands took on The Powerstation four a dance-filled Wednesday night!
Jon Bellion @ The Powerstation
Definitely one of my top shows in 2019!
Great Gable @ The Tuning Fork
. Great Gable Kicked off their small run of shows here in NZ to a very-excited Auckland crowd. The crowd took a while to pack-in and I’d say there were only about a handful of people there as the first act took the stage. Abby Wolfe kicked off the show! People...
Raiza Biza X Mo Muse – Album Release @ NoTW
A combined release party turned into a high celebration with friends!
Devilskin @ The Powerstation
10 years of Devilskin!
Rei @ Anthology Lounge
Huia . Tane the Forest Kid . Mikey Mayz . Rei .
Unearthed Sound @ Whammy Backroom
Last night DAMAGE INC presented their first show, Unearthed Sound, which took place in a hot and sweaty Whammy Backroom. With one hell of a line up, the crowd was crazy and the energy was insane. Check out my photos (in no particular order) from the night below:
Lime Cordiale @ The Powerstation
Lime Cordiale played an incredible show to a packed-out Powerstation. Here is a visual recap of the show: . Dolphin Friendly . . Daily J . . Lime Cordiale . Lime Cordiale - Auckland
Zed @ The Powerstation
Here is my visual recap of ZED performing at The Powerstation! SETLIST: Driver’s Side Starlight She Glows Downtown Oh! Daisy Cold H2FH Holding Out COD Never Too Late SPS Firefly Don’t Worry Baby She’s A Mod Glorafilia ——————————————- Crawl Creep Renegade...
Ruel @ Shed 10
Here is my visual recap of RUEL performing at Shed 10 with Paige supporting. PAIGE . RUEL .
Troy Kingi @ The Tuning Fork
Troy Kingi kicked off his Holy Colony Burning Acres Tour in Auckland to a sold-out Tuning Fork crowd. When I arrived to the venue there were already quite a bit of people there and they were still flowing in. As the lights went out they all gathered closer to the...
Denzel Curry @ The Studio
Last night was cold and wet, but that didn't stop people turning out for Denzel Curry's first show of his two Auckland shows. There were no set times posted, so by the time doors opened, the line stretched down the road. The crowd had packed in and the first act, who...
The 1975 VS Auckland
As most of you know, I am a huge fan of The 1975. So as their show got closer, I decided I want to document those like me, the fans. I probably didn’t get as much content as I thought I would but I think this is enough. I also like the idea that you see a few people...
JessB @ Raynham Park
JessB headed home to Auckland to finish off her tour of her most recent release, the New Views EP. The show was beautifully set up with floral visuals projected on the walls, screens displaying an animated version of the album cover, neon symbols and even custom...
Jordan Rakei @ The Powerstation
Jordan Rakei played to a packed-out Powerstation crowd on a Friday night. Louis Baker opened the show! Check out some visuals below: . Louis Baker . Jordan Rakei ...
Polaris @ Whammy Bar!
Now I knew a sold-out Whammy Bar was going to be crazy but that was honestly the craziest pit I’ve been involved in. And trying to take photos while doing so was wild! . I put myself there fully knowing what I was in for but thank you to those in the crowd who checked...
Tom Walker @ The Powerstation
A rainy night at The Powerstation is not unusual lately but it can still be a deterrent for some people. Last night felt like a storm hit but as I arrived to the venue, a third of the crowd was already in. By the time local opener Abby Wolfe took the stage, half the...
Didirri @ The Tuning Fork
Didirri played 2 shows in New Zealand on his 1st headline tour here and below is a visual recap of the Auckland show.It was a great night with a good crowd. . . Didirri - Auckland
Eno X Dirty @ Galatos
Eno X Dirty played a sold out show on a Friday 9th August at Galatos and IT WAS CRAZY! Here’s a video and a photo recap of the night:
Louis Baker @ The Tuning Fork
Louis Baker played to a sold out Tuning Fork on Friday 9th August. This show is part of his current album release tour. Here’s a photo recap of the night as well as a small video. Lou’ana Louis Baker
Dead Beat Boys @ The Portland Public House
So Below & Theia @ Whammy Bar!
So Below Great set by So Below which included some awesome stories about what the tracks are about. The music and performance really suited Whammy. Theia Theia unveiled a lot of incredible new music last night! I can’t wait until she releases it officially. It was her...
Foals @ The Town Hall – Night 1
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Album & Gig Review: Lookin Up
Local 3-piece Lookin Up have recently released their new album GOLD. They are currently on a small NZ run of shows at the moments which kicked off in Auckland, the same day the album was officially released. At first I thought the album cover was just a gold square...