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With the release of his new EP, Stop Traffik, released this month, Daniel Bedingfield has announced he will perform two New Zealand shows, one club and one theatre. We had not seen or heard anything from Bedingfield since 2004, but he is back on the scene with new music and of course judging X Factor.
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The British, electronic music, brother duo Disclosure will be performing a single New Zealand show during September at the Auckland Town Hall. The act released their debut album, Settle, in May this year with a hugely positive response. Disclosure will be supported by fellow British electronic duo AlunaGeorge.
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The Big Day Out has been given resource consent by the Auckland City Council to hold the next event at Western Springs in Auckland. Fri 17 Jan 2014 is when the festival will be revived with three stages, lots of grass and lots of room. The plans show the main stage in the stadium will be a double stage, having two alternating sides, as has been the BDO tradition. The second stage will be in the field near the Bullock Track, and the third inside Western Springs Park, near the lake. They have consent for a maximum crowd of 50,000 and for music to run from midday to 11pm. They have also secured the resource consent for five years.
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Beyonc is heading our way this October! The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour is one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year. The tour will kick off at Aucklands Vector Arena on Fri 18 Oct. A special pre-sale for registered members of Beyoncs BeyHive Blog will begin at 10am Wed 10 Jul. Fans can go to Beyonce.com to sign up now for the chance to be the first to purchase tickets. My Live Nation members can also be among the first to purchase tickets during the members pre-sale commencing 3pm Tue 16 Jul.
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American indie rock band, Calexico will be touring their album Algiers in New Zealands major centres during September. Most shows will feature support from Tiny Ruins.The two Christchurch shows are apart of the Christchurch Arts Festival, which goes from Thu 22 Aug until Sun 22 Sep. Tickets on sale now!
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A small taster of acts have been announced for next Februarys Splore Music & Arts Festival. The UKs original Hip Hop Geezer Blak Twang will make his New Zealand debut. Well known for collaborations with Roots Manuva, Ty, Congo Natty and Talib Kweli. He will be accompanied with the return of fellow Brit hip hop DJ/producer Shortee Blitz. Canadian electronic duo, and Burning Man and Shambala regulars, The Funk Hunters,will also make their first appearance in New Zealand with two scheduled sets at Splore. Local acts confirmed by Splore include, Brockaflowersaurus, Nick d and Dick Johnsons afrocaribbean influenced group Weird Together along with New Zealand, Berlin-based producer Scratch 22.

The Brave gives voice to a new generation of men finding strength through family, love, loss, fear, hope, belonging and brotherhood. This years tour debuts new stories but the ensembles question still remains and is asked throughout the North Island from Wed 07 Aug. The Brave lays it all on the line.
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The highly anticipated 2013 Stereosonic Festival line up was announced today and features some of the biggest names in dance music right now. Stereosonic festival is held in five different cities around Australia in December. It is a collaboration between two major Australia promoters, Hardware and Onelove corporations, and presents a mix of electronic and dance culture music. It is considered to be Australias fastest growing music festival. Line-up inludes: David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Above & Beyond, Empire Of The Sun, Afrojack, Alesso, Boys Noize, Nero, Dog Blood, The Bloody Beetroots, Bingo Players, Nicky Romero, Labrinth, W&W, Krewella, Tommy Trash, Maceo Plex, Shock:One, Andy C, Solomun, Ferry Corsten, Garerh Emery, Hot Natured, Showtek, Noisia & Foreign Beggars Presents I Am Legion, Robert Delong, Tur, Jamie Jones, Mat Zo, Clockwork, Stafford Brothers, Cajmere, Aly & Fila B2B John OCallaghan, Giuseppe Ottaviani (Live), Flight Facilities, Claude Von Stroke, Will Sparks, Doctor P, UZ, R.L. Grime, Fritz Kalkbrenner, What So Not, MarLo, Matrix & Futurebound, Lemaitre, Justin Martin, DJ Falcon, Infinity Ink, Destructo, Tommie Sunshine, Lee Foss, Jochen Miller, Sunnery James Ryan Marciano, Burns, Heatbeat, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Breach, Hot Since 82, Andrew Rayel, DJedjotronic, Solarstone, Late Nite Tuff Guy, Bryan Kearney, M4sonic, Nick Thayer, Kaz

Your house is on fire, what do you save? Hopefully the its neighbours houses, since were not insured. Favourite 90s TV show? Favourite now Freaks and Geeks. Favourite then lets be honest , Friends. Dream job as a kid? I had very strong plans to be a vet as a kid. First album? Got Belinda Carlisle for Christmas when I was about eight. Very exciting. First one I bought was I think Sparklehorses Good Morning Spider, after reading a Mark Linkous interview in Pavement. If you werent a musician, what would you be? War criminal bounty hunter thanks. Ultimate festival line-up? Underworld, Rage Against the Machine, Liars, Portishead, The Knife, Leonard Cohen, Low and Electrelane. Then a tent somewhere out the back that you stumble on in the middle of the night with David Lynch playing Crazy Clown Time in full. Who would play you in a film? Much discussed amongst The Veils, we even made a poster. Benicio del Toro. How do you discover new music? Downloading things that sound like they might be fun, BIRP playlists, and my husbands immaculate taste. Worst job youve had? Never had a really bad one, but some kids I babysat for a while used to call me the big fat chubby girl which wasnt totally awesome. Biggest fear? Norovirus. First gig in attendance? Alanis Morissette in Aotea Square. Vodka in a pump bottle. Any vices? Slovenliness. Favourite lyric? Im very fond of a lot of the lyrics on Mases Double Up, and the DMX song Baby Motha.

James, Feenixpawl, Acid Jacks, Genereik, Nina Las vegas, Ember, Aaron Camz, Uberjakd, Phetsta, Nick Galea, MC Stretch and MC Gunner.
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SAT 13 JUL
ANTHONIE TONNON & WATERCOLOURS SNAKESKIN SUITCASE
LUCHA LOUNGE
8PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

This tour marks the first chance for audiences to see Watercolours, who spent the autumn opening for the likes of Dirty Projectors, Cat Power and Bloc Party, and mixing her highly anticipated album in London. Meanwhile, having just toured Australia under his own name, Anthonie Tonnon has a new live cassette and a single out now.

Three celebrated acts set in the intimacy of Newmarkets favourite little hide-away. The Bads & Bond Street Bridge are playing full band sets, while Great North will bring their stripped back beauty. Snakeskin Suitcase is a regular event showcasing the best of New Zealands Americana scene, set in an intimate room.

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THE KINGS ARMS
8PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

EL SCHLONG
SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE
8PM, $10

Cold Smoke Session, like a breath of fresh air, is heading down to The Kings Arms. The line-up includes Harvey Knows a Killer, Hopetoun Brown and leaders of the pack Razorback Ridge. This show shall be enchanting to the ear canals on your head. A night of pure delightfulness.

Leah Hinton formed El Schlong in Dunedin, 2003, along with fellow music student Nick Baldwin on bass. They learned their craft in the citys DIY student punk/metal scene before moving to the countrys capital in 2005. This winter, El Schlong is hunkering down in a shed in the middle of a paddock in Masterton to begin writing their third album.

FRI 12 JUL
THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION
THE POWERSTATION
8PM, $35, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

CLIQUE
CASSETTE NINE
10PM, $10, DOOR SALES ONLY

In celebration of the release of their brand-new double album Fandango, the band announces a sixstop New Zealand tour this July. Fans are in for a treat of a live show on the spectrum between Spinal Taps Jazz Odyssey and David Lynch (in the best possible way) as recently described by the Guardian UK.

Rhythm Group Entertainment are showcasing New Zealands up and coming talent at new club night Clique, a bi-monthly event leading up to the Rhythm & Vines music festival. Headlining the first event is local dance duo PleasePlease, old school friends Ryan Mulligan and Antony Jeffaries, who have already hit the number one spot on the George FM chart.

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TOWN HALL
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THE POWERSTATION
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Roots-reggae hits the Auckland Town Hall with the iconic Che Fu and The Krates playing all of the classic hits that have cemented him as one of New Zealands most successful artists. Included in this stellar line-up is 1814, who in their own right are one of the countrys leading reggae bands, as well as Three Houses Down.

The lovely ladi is playing debut material from her third album Automatic. If her new single Ikarus is anything to go by, she has some great new sounds. Come along for a boogie. Shes joined on tour by producer/partner Parks, Julien Dyne and Brandon Haru as well as Auckland hip hop collective @Peace.

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SECRET KNIVES & GLASS VAULTS

GOLDEN DAWN
8PM

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Back for their hometown for this show. Incorporating elements of the heavy soul tempered with drum and bass, jazz and funk that fans have become accustomed to, their new album Delta sees Shapeshifter stretch their palette even further, adding club tempo feels and other more slanted elements into the mix.

After a handful of adored live performances in China late in 2012 and an arresting performance at Camp A Low Hum in February, Secret Knives are for the first time since they first came to attention with the release of The Wolves in 2008, touring New Zealand. Joining Secret Knives on this jaunt are friends and collaborators Glass Vaults.

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SUN 14 JUL
TWEED
LUCHA LOUNGE
6.30PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY

ALBUM OF THE WEEK

JAY-Z
MAGNA CARTA... HOLY GRAIL
studio release. But it is an event and Jay-Z is a man that means business. Unashamedly. His talent almost seems effortless. The album title Magna Carta... Holy Grail is meant to generate discussion (in short) about the unseen puppeteers of the world. In a puzzling move this artist about the underdog re-wrote the definition of leak via 5 million pingers out of Samsungs chequebook, a move that made MCHG pre-release platinum. Smooth moves by a half-billionaire wonder. This is a man unashamedly about business as much as music, two things he does well so what can you do but just accept it? Musically MCHG is a flashy collaboration of big names Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean and wife Beyonce appear, as does Timbaland in the background. Its all the usual tricks and once youve bouldered through the opening track it plays out pleasingly business as usual. It means business and for the most part means music Jay Z reconnects with his muse.
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Tweed: A rough-surfaced woollen cloth, typically of mixed flecked colours, originally produced in Scotland. Theyre a retro funk-folk foursome, described as Joni-Mitchell-meets-Fleetwood Mac. The marriage of intellectual self-observation and catchy harmonies, and the interweaving of various melodic threads.

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Although the title sounds like a weekly feed at the Salvation Army on a Saturday night, its not. And while there is no free food involved, there is good time for no cost. Its a feast of 100% vinyl selections from New Zealand music industry legend, Slave. Free entry all afternoon, so get amongst it.

Jay-Z is one of the most successful Hip-Hop artists on the planet. His power is awesome and while it can be argued that it isnt undeserved there is definitely room to talk about whether this mans still about the music. The cynic could easily see Magna Carta... Holy Grail as a flex of his muscle. Its likely this album will annoy a few from the personal comparison to Cobain and garbling of Smells Like Teen Spirit in opener Holy Grail to the event commercialism surrounding this 12th

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REWIND OF THE WEEK

TRACY CHAPMAN
TRACY CHAPMAN
to the timeless content of the songs, her sincerity, and the clean and sparse production of David Kershenbaum back in the 90s. Chapmans dignified and distinctive voice continues to convey defiance in Talkin Bout A Revolution, longing in Mountains O Things and resolve in For My Lover. She proves herself an accomplished storyteller via the quiet desolation of Fast Car and again with Behind The Wall, providing a devastating account of domestic violence sung a capella. The sonic settings range from the percussion driven Shes Got Her Ticket to the keyboard accented Baby Can I Hold You. While the multi-platinum success of Chapmans eponymous 1988 debut might have been unexpected, its an album thats had lasting impact. With themes of economic inequality and the dreams of the downtrodden that run through this stripped back album, Chapmans poetic sense makes her work seem personal rather than preachy. Driven by simple melodies and affecting lyrics Tracy Chapman remains an enduring triumph.
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Enjoy live piano music while dining or sharing a few drinks with friends at the bar. Ben is a pianist and keyboardist trained in Western Classical Music and has a Degree in Jazz Performance from the New Zealand School of Music. Ben plays a number of styles including jazz, pop, blues, R n B, fusion, reggae and Latin.

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Tracy Chapman is the self-titled debut album by Tracy Chapman, released on April 5, 1988 by Elektra Records. This release was a remarkable achievement at the time, in that an acoustic singer-songwriter could grab the publics ear during the heyday of slick, synthesized pop. But possibly an even greater feat was that people were interested in listening to what Chapman had to say socially conscious political and social commentary - and how she said it. The impassioned liberal activism and emotional resonance brought her music to life, and even years later, with quiet eloquence and smouldering outrage, her music is relevant and compelling. This is due

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PERLE NOIRE
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Your fantasy spirit animal is Totes a wolf... but doesnt everyone want that... Maybe Ill be an axolotl. Your signature Im an amazing cook dish is Moroccan lamb meatballs, however I cant take full credit as my friend Yasmine taught me the recipe and shes Moroccan, but Im totally owning it. The best TV show around at the moment is I dont really watch TV, but I love American Horror Story!

One of the top burlesque acts in the world, fresh from four weeks on tour in Australia and a headline set at Australian Burlesque Festival and Perth International Burlesque Festival, comes Perle Noire. Labelled the Feminine Phenomenon, she is truly meant to be on stage.

SAT 13 JUL
BOLD WORLDS
TOWN HALL

The best place for a date night is Sunday Painters in Ponsonby, or COVO in Grey Lynn. Somewhere you can chat over a wine or twenty. Youd get arrested if the police knew that you This question is too close to home ;) People say you look like Jack Sparrow, so Johnny Depp or a woman, but Im ok with that! Kittens or puppies? Both... too cute. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? Gun laws in America are fucked! Also asset sales, I dont know much about it, but I figure we should keep them in the family.
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Cascading layers of translucent sound are collected together in Prts Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten. In Ahos concerto, Currie explores the different timbres of the percussionists armory. Nielsens symphony is filled with winding melodies, cavernous space and abundant energy.

Whos in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Freddie Mercury, Chet Baker and Sammy Davis Jr. Whats an upcoming film youre jazzed about? Im a little excited about the new Superman movie... cant help the geek in me! Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? In Auckland probably. Somewhere on KRd or in Kingsland.

SUN 14 JUL
ILLUMINATE
CHAN ANDREASSEND
6PM-10.30PM

An amazing evening of lights, art, costumes and fun. The Arts Menagerie launches its first group exhibition with the question: Who are you? How would you express the artist within as an illuminated artwork? Illuminate is an arts initiative based in Auckland, exploring dynamic and creative ideas within a collaborative umbrella.

SUN 14 JUL
CHICAGO
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
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INTIMACIES
MAIDMENT THEATRE
6.30PM/8PM, $25 - $35 TUE 09 JUL SUN 27 JUL

Award-winning writer Stephen Sinclair transports audiences to the near future with these two thematically-linked one act plays. The production opens with Sally having an intimate discussion with her Mum. They appear to have a beautiful, close relationship until Sallys brother Philip storms in.

In this age of overnight superstars, celebrity crime and those famous for being famous reality TV actors, Chicagos story seems more relevant today than ever before. Its got men who had it coming, and the women who gave it to them. PTIs rendition brings these characters to the stage alongside a full live orchestra tangible, sexy, seductive and sultry.

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Drawing from cultures in both the old and new worlds, bask in the sumptuous sounds of unashamedly emotional works from Russia and the USA. And staying true to NZTrio style, explore the extraordinary New Zealand works at the heart of each programme.

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FILM OF THE WEEK

THE LONE RANGER

Like a cross between Transformers and Godzilla, this flick comes from the elaborate mind of sci-fi pioneer Guillermo del Toro (Pans Labyrinth) centring on a battle for Earth between massive monsters and human-manned robots created to take them on. Stars Thors Idris Elba and Its Always Sunny in Philadelphias Charlie Day.

directed by Gore Verbinski Starring Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Helena Bonham Carter

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You cant fault Disney for pitching The Lone Ranger as Pirates of the Caribbean in the Wild West. But while you can hold a bright candle to that comparison, Gore Verbinskis ability to imitate the earnest enjoyment of its source material is what really shines through. The familiar greed, land confiscation, political corruption, and attempted genocide that come with screen depictions of American Natives vs. The White Man serve as background fodder here. The real story comes with Johnny Depps Tonto moulding Armie Hammers goody-two-shoes John Reid into the hero he could be though he would have preferred his brother Dan Reid. Its all bookended by an older Tonto retelling the adventure to a young-un a narrative device that could have been chopped off the two-and-a-half hour running time. Johnny doesnt take his Jack

In a teeny miniature world, inhabited by Leaf Men and cute critters, a battle between good and evil is on that will determine the future of their world. When a teenage girl (voiced by Amanda Seyfried) finds herself transported into this secret universe, she lends a hand to the fight against the Spider Queen and her army.

WHO IS HARRY NILSSON

RIALTO CHANNEL, 8.30pm

Sparrow shtick to new Depp-ths, but Hammer feeds off his antics far better than Orlando Bloom ever did. William Fichtner brings a great cob of corn to his savage outlaw Butch, Helena Bonham Carter is effectively distracting as a dolledup professional dancer and Tom Wilkinson does a good Tom Wilkinson impression. Its too bad that Luthers Ruth Wilson is underused as a distressed damsel involved a weird incest-in-law romantic sub-plot. The constant wackiness of The Lone Ranger seems jarring in this modern age of frowny-faced blockbusters. Yet the cheesy tone acts as momentum to justify the creative absurdity of its finale, a dual train chase that features all manner of stunts that lean towards the right side of ridiculous. The result is an action sequence so vastly joyous that it nudges a threestar film into four-star territory.
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This documentary explores the enigmatic life and music of Harry Nilsson. The film includes new and archive audio and film including interviews with Robin Williams, Yoko Ono, Van Dyke Parks, Randy Newman, Ray Cooper and Micky Dolenz.

FRI 12 JUL
NINA SIMONE LIVE AT MONTREUX
ARTS CHANNEL, 9.30pm

SUN 14 JUL
MR SELFRIDGE
TV ONE, 8.30PM

A powerful performance from one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Nina Simone was one of the greatest female vocalists of the 20th Century. Filmed live in 1976 at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Nina sings a selection of great songs including Little Girl Blue, Backlash Blues.

SAT 13 JUL
FLYBOYS
SKY MOVIES CLASSICS, 8.30pm

Entourages Jeremy Piven is the flamboyant and visionary entreprenuer Harry Selfridge. The series tells the story of a man with a mission to make shopping sexy. Pioneering and reckless, he created a theatre of retail in his iconic department store, Selfridges. It brings to life the rise and fall of an American retail genius.

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CULT CLASSIC ALL AGES AWARDS

Inspired by the adventures of the legendary Lafayette Escadrille, a group of American soldiers that volunteered for the French military, learnt to fly and became the countrys first fighter pilots. These brave men came from very different backgrounds and decided to put their lives on the line during World War I.

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DATE night CASUAL DINING CHEAP AND CHEERFUL TAKEAWAY SHARE

Since 2004, Mozaik has been doing things in a unique way to keep our coffee and our service traditional. The original store that started it all off is located on Aucklands North Shore and since then, the company has grown to seven locations around Auckland and Hamilton, with a combination of franchised and corporately run cafes. With a strong family ethos and the team to back that sentiment up, they will always strive to offer food, service and beverages that the team can be proud of to all their valued customers.

VIBE Key

OPEN LATE NEW KID HIPSTER FRIENDLY OUTDOOR

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

DEPOT

86 Federal St, 363-7048

MOOCHOWCHOW

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.

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

VERONA

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

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

PINXTOS

128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas*

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St, 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

ORVIETO CAFE

BIG JS

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

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

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

Malt Bar

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

Revelry

106 Ponsonby Road, 376-8663 Asian fusion style eatery set in a bohemian parlour.

QUAY STREET CAFE

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

MEXICO

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

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.

SALE ST

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.

7 Sale St, 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery, celebrated garden bar and a private Velvet Room!

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WELLINGTON gig guide
WED 10
French for Rabbits & Timothy Blackman
7:30PM, Eva Street Studio Sandwiches

SHIT WORTH DOING

AUCKLAND gig guide

K+Lab SpaceDirt Album Release Party PlayShop Live

WED 10
Art & Music
6PM, Racket Bar

KFM Massive with Dj Lanz plus guests

9PM, Verona

10:15PM, The Paramount Theatre

KRd Strip - A Place to Stand

The Legend of Hector

8PM, BATS Theatre

8PM, Downstage Theatre

Circling Sun Band with support from Dylan C

Ponsonby Social Club

Occupational Therapy with Djs Dylan C & T.Rice QUIZNESS

7PM, Ponsonby Social Club 8PM, Leigh Sawmill, $5

Kroon For Your Kai

7PM, The Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant

The New Brides and Rumble Edge Line

8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $10

Conch Records at BCC

5PM, Britomart Country Club

Lord Diamond

9:30PM, Mighty Mighty

Toy Love

DJ Rain

Sarah Frances Johnston

6:30PM, Sale St

8PM, Ding Dong Lounge

7PM, The Film Archive, $8

Monty Bevins EP Release Tour

8:30PM, Puppies

Zomburlesque: Ressurection
Bodega

Intimacies

8PM, Maidment Theatre

The Last Night of the Proms

8PM, The EDGE

MAINZ Music Showcase

7PM, Wine Cellar

The Jam

The Wax Works T-Rice & DJ Hudge

8:30PM, Meow

The Lost Boys Farewell Show

SAT 13
Around the World Matinee
4:30PM, The Film Archive

Ninjazz

5PM, Britomart Country Club

9PM, Verona

Thursday Pro Night

The San Francisco Bath House

Red Cup Night

8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar

7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

The Medicine Stand Up Comedy Zomburlesque: Resurrection

Bodega

Slavas Snowshow
7:30PM, ASB Theatre

FRI 12
Awesomesauce!
10PM, Code, $5

8PM, The Cavern Club, $8

El Schlong, Shakhan, Ovus and Akashic Index

8PM, The San Francisco Bath House 7:30PM, Circa Theatre

The Nark Collective & Creative Jazz Club

8PM, 1885

THU 11
2 For 1 Thursdays!
5PM, Bettys

Red - by John Logan Richter City Roller Derby vs. Victoria Roller Derby League
6PM, TSB Bank Arena

The Wall NZ Launch Party

Cassette Nine

Cat and Mouse by Thomas Sainsbury

7PM, The Basement

Classic Late & Live Comedy Culprate

THU 11
Anton Cash
8PM, Ding Dong Lounge

10:30PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar Cassette Nine

Acoustic Routes Presents Munro, OCallaghan & Titchener

8PM, Meow!

Surf Friends & Kitten Tank

DJ Adam O & DJ Solly

9pm, Snapdragon

10:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Anthonie Tonnon and Watercolours with Joe Blossom

8PM, Puppies

SUN 14
C - A Musical
4PM, Circa Theatre

Cold Smoke Session w/ Razorback Ridge, Hopetoun Brown & Harvey Knows a Killer
9PM, The Kings Arms, $10

DJs Benwah & Hudge

Ponsonby Social Club

DJ Jason Kyle DJ TDK

Jane Austen is Dead

6:30PM, BATS Theatre

Dan, Grunter and Friends

6pm, Northern Steam Ship 9PM, Roxy

8:30PM, The Windsor Castle

THAGOMIZER & MEAT TAKE ON SAN FRAN

The San Francisco Bath House, $10

The Troubles
8:30pm, Meow!

DJ Imagine This
8PM, Snapdragon

DJ Tido

5.30pm, Everybody`s

MON 15
Big Band Night
8:30PM, Meow

DJ Jason Eli
6pm, Commons

That Comedy Show

8PM, The Royal Alehouse and Eatery

FRESH SOUNDS, Garage/Bass Funktion & Basement Jazz

8PM, 1885 Britomart

Down The Hatch featuring The Beat Council

6PM, Sale St 10PM, 1885

Wacky Winter Wind Up Comedy Show

8PM, The Fringe Bar

Nostalgia For The Light - Wellington Film Society

8PM, House, The Station

For Love Not Money Fridays at Revelry with Richie Rich & Andy JV
5PM, Revelry

Zomburlesque: Ressurection
Bodega

6:15PM, The Paramount Theatre

TUE 16
Zomburlesque: Resurrection
Bodega

Chapel Relaunch Party

5PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro 8PM, Racket Bar

FRI 12
Golden Awesome & The All Seeing Hand
10:30PM, Mighty Mighty

Hunters & Selectors Intimacies

Hootchy Kootchy Girls Burlesque Amateur Night

8PM, Juice Bar

8PM, Maidment Theatre

Ian Beatmaster

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

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auckland gig guide

Intimacies
8PM, Maidment Theatre

DJ Adam O
9PM, Roxy

Saturday night at Sale St

7PM, Sale St

Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet

Magic Roundabout with Stinky Jim, Dubhead & Mr Big Stuff

5PM, Verona

DJ Frank Booker
7pm, Everybody`s

2PM, Off Broadway Theatre

Manuel Bundy & Lo Key

5:30PM, Britomart Country Club

DJ Imagine This & DJ Jason Kyle

9pm, Snapdragon

Snakeskin Suitcase ft The Bads, Great North & Bond St Bridge

8PM, The Lucha Lounge

Slaves Soup Kitchen

2PM, Britomart Country Club

Taking Off

MayaVanya & Guests

6PM, Racket Bar

DJ Normski

The CVE

2PM, Spotlight Theatre

9pm, Northern Steam Ship

9PM, Empire Tavern

Tweed EP Release Party

6:30PM, The Lucha Lounge, $5

Nigel Love & Momentus

6pm, Hurstmere Brew Bar

DJ Selecta Sam Go East Grimas

6pm, La Zeppa Kitchen FuKuKo, 7pm. 9PM, Ding Dong Lounge

Tido & Klassix From Paris

5:30PM, Britomart Country Club

MON 15
Kings Arms Music Quiz!
The Kings Arms

Phoenix Foundation Fandango Album Release Tour

8PM, Powerstation

Weekend Comedy Showcase

8PM, Weekend Comedy Showcase

The C.V.E

Intimacies

Winter Solstice at Revelry with Ryuzo

9PM, Revelry

Occupational Therapy feat. Bobby Brazuka & Co.

7PM, Ponsonby Social Club

9PM, Empire Tavern

8PM, Maidment Theatre

Third3ye EP release
8PM, Kings Arms, $10

Ladi6 with @Peace

8PM, Powerstation

SUN 14
Acoustic Sunday Session w Eli Guttenbiel
3pm, La Zeppa Kitchen

Raw Comedy Night The Winter Season Ukulele Cil!

7PM, The Claddagh

8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar, $5

SAT 13
10000
8PM, Racket Bar

Lewis McCallum & Jessie Cassin Live plus Dj Sam.E

Ponsonby Social Club

Marina Katerina NZ Air Guitar Championships

ANTARCTIC CONVERGENCE - Philip Samartzis, Jae Hoon Lee, Rosy Parlane Bold Worlds
7:30PM, The EDGE

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

DUNCAN GILLIES
Leigh Sawmill

TUE 16
Beats, Eats & Co. with Dustin (Conch) and friends
6PM, Ponsonby Social Club

7:30PM, Audio Foundation HQ, $5

9PM, The Paddington Parnell

In Session Hosted By Ray Bishop

2:30PM, Sale St

No Strings Attached
Goldfinch

Clique

10PM, Cassette Number Nine, $10

Rekorderlig Cider & Collude Presents NICE N URLICH + Friends

8PM, Atticus, $60

Hawaiian Airlines Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System

3PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Intimacies

8PM, Maidment Theatre

Keanu Reeves Saves the Universe

7PM, The Basement

Dastardly Bounder
9:30PM, Verona

Intimacies

Departure Club
10PM, 1885 Britomart

Ritual XVIII - Fis (WGTN) / Consequence (UK/NZ)

10PM, Studio, $20

8PM, Maidment Theatre

Quiz Night Soulyric

8PM, Verona

NZ Rock Paper Scissors Championships

5PM, De Post

7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Rocky Horror Ball

7PM, The Shakespeare

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide

Jul 10
Kirin J Callinan
Darkroom

Jul 12
Anthonie Tonnon & Watercolours w/ Zen Mantra
8PM, Wunderbar 8PM, Dux Live

Jul 13
Candyland 3
7PM, Wunderbar

Jul 11
Love To You & Ipswich
Darkroom

Pistol Pete Birthday Shapeshifter Shapeshifter After Party

NO SALIVA NZ TOUR - CHRISTCHURCH

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Mustard

The Bedford Big Top

Wellington Sea Shanty Society Album Release Tour

Tommy Changs, Lyttelton

8PM, Dux Live

Shapeshifter w/ Ahoribuzz
The Bedford Big Top

11PM, The Bedford at CPSA

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SHIT WORTH DOING

REGIONAL gig guide

Jul 11
The Warratahs
Le Cafe, Marlborough Sounds

Jamie McDell

Turner Centre, Kerikeri

Metal at the Tav Shapeshifter The Music of Joy Division

Queens, Dunedin

Rimutaka Tavern, Upper Hutt Dunedin Town Hall, Dunedin

Jul 12
Husk - NZ Winter Tour
Mint Bar, Wanaka

King St Live Presents: The Shakedown Live

King Street Live, Masterton

Jul 14
Wellington Sea Shanty Society Album Release Tour
The Church, Dunedin

Ladi6 w/ @Peace Soljah

Ballroom Billiards, Whangarei Ruakaka Tavern, Bream Bay

Tommy Ill, Totems, Love You To

ReFuel Bar, Dunedin

Jul 15
Wellington Sea Shanty Society Album Release Tour
Pog Mahones Irish Pub, Queenstown

Jul 13
Anthonie Tonnon & Watercolours NZ Tour
Chicks Hotel, Dunedin



Honour Matariki Celebration Tour

Kingsgate Hotel, Hamilton

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three of auCKLandS fineSt ServinG up a BLend of BeatS froM the far eaSt and Beyond. every Saturday 7pM Late (free entry)

fuKuKo 43 tyLer St, BritoMart auCKLand fukuko.co.nz

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BARS

Shit worth dRINKING

CLINK BAR
29 WAKEFIELD AVE

Simple food with exceptional flavours and textures to be enjoyed with some of the best craft beers in New Zealand and finest. Thats the moral of the story at Clink. Theyve also got a wine list thats far longer than your arm, with top names and vintages. Annnnnnd cocktails!

ATTICUS
63 FORT ST

GOOD GEORGE
32A SOMERSET ST

Atticus is a regular performance venue for top DJs and bands from Auckland and beyond. The design is comfortable, contemporary and distinctly New Zealand. Its the perfect social spot for drinks after work, a casual meal or meeting friends.

Good George, a Hamilton-based brewery, came to life after a bunch friends got together and decided after years in hospitality and brewing it was time to create their own craft beer brand. Their main motivation was they wanted to show people what great beer can be, convert drinkers from the norm and show them how to enjoy fantastic beer. The brewery equipment is fully open to the bar and dining areas. Brewery tours are available at certain times of the week and the kitchen is open serving brunch, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The mission of the team at Good George is to bring beer and cider drinkers experiences worthy of their time and efforts.

DAYTIME OPEN LATE

SPORTS BAR DANCE FLOOR ONE NIGHT STAND LIVE MUSIC CRAFT BEERS

VIBE Key

FOOD HIPSTER FRIENDLY AFTER WORK

Wednesday

10th

KARAOKE CALAMITY W/ VJ AVI SINg IT! OWN IT! WIN IT! BAR TABS UP fOR gRABS! 8-10PM COCKTAIL HOURS OPEN AT 4PM

DJ HYPE ODD ROCKS UP YA THURSDAY! $18 MACS gOLD, SPEIgHTS gOLD OR SHADOWS LAgER SUPAJUgS fROM 6PM OPEN AT 4PM

Thursday 11th

SEMESTER BREAK OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY

CK1 & DJ HYPE-ODD gIVEN IT TO YA! HAPPY HALf HOURS @ 12,2,4,6,8 & 10PM $16 SHADOWS SUPAJUgS & $5 HOUSE WINES & SPIRITS PLUS A LOT MORE! OPEN AT 12PM

Friday 12th

DJ HYPE-ODD, LIVE SPORT, KARAOKE AND gOOD TIMES! HAPPY HOURS fROM 8PM OPEN AT 7PM

Saturday 13th

DIZZY WRIgHT & JARREN BENTON gET YOUR TICKETS AT WWW.TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Sunday 21st

JULY 22ND-26TH WITH REDNEX, TIPENE, CHAD CHAMBERS, HOUSE Of SHEM, COMEDY, qUIZ, KARAOKE & DJS

on Re-Orientati

R18 ID CRITERIA: NZ PHOTO DRIVERS LICENSE, PASSPORT OR HANZ 18+ CARD ONLY. LEVEL 3, 34 PRINCES ST. AKLD CBD
OPEN MIDDAY DAILY & 7PM SATURDAYS YOURSTUDENTBARIS@SHADOWS.CO.NZ DDI +64 9 366 0544 BAR +64 9 366 1246

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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.

RACKET BAR

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

VERONA

169 KRd, 307-0508 Iconic K Rd hangout with cosy booths, delicious wholesome food, late night Djs & live music, cocktails, freshly squeezed juice & organic tap beer. Open 7 days 7am (9am weekends) till late.

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.

MEXICO

GOLDEN DAWN

Cnr Ponsonby & Richmond Rds, 376-9929

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.

SHOOTER SALOON BAR 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.

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

IPANEMA BAR & RESTAURANT

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

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

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

Rakinos- Beats, Bar, Kitchen

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

Malt Bar

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

CENTRAL & Krd CENTRAL & KRD

DING DONG LOUNGE
26 Wyndham Street New Yorks premier rock and roll bar has come to town.

PARNELL PARNELL
THE PADDINGTON
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.

VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK

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!

REVELRY

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

GRACE BAR

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

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

BRITOMART BRITOMART
1885
27 Galway St, 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Aucklands biggest club nights.

FATHER TEDS 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.

144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Aucklands earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

37 Drake St, 379-8167 Enjoy each others 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.

LA ZEPPA KITCHEN & BAR

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

LIBERTINE

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

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

FIDDLER IRISH BAR

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

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

THE OAKROOM
17 Drake, 300 6313

BREW ON QUAY

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

Shadows Student Bar

Auckland University, L3, 34 Princes St, 366 0544 Everybody is welcome. Party action every night of the week. DJs, pool tables, movies, quiz, karaoke, happy hours galore.

Neighbourhood Brewbar

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

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.

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tours & events

Upcoming tours & events

ALL TIME LOW (US)
Tue 27 Aug Zeal West, Auckland

FAT FREDDYS DROP

AMANDA PALMER (US) ARMAGEDDON BEERVANA

Fri 13 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 14 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 20 Sep Opera House, Wellington

GOBLIN SUSPERIA LIVE

Fri 19 Jul The Civic, Auckland

Wed 04 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 06 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

HEAD LIKE A HOLE

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

FLEETWOOD MAC (UK/US) FLUME (AU)

Wed 04 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 05 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 06 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland

Fri 25 Oct - Sun 28 Oct ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

Thu 08 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland Fri 09 Aug Altitude, Hamilton Sat 10 Aug Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui Thu 15 Aug Bodega, Wellington Fri 16 Aug Dux Live, Christchurch Sat 17 Aug The Royal Hotel, Palmerston North

M.D.C

Sat 17 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland

MICHAEL WINSLOW (US)

Fri 09 Aug - Sat 10 Aug Westpac Stadium, Wellington

Wed 09 Oct Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Fri 11 Oct James Smith Basement, Wellington Sat 12 Oct Union Hall, Dunedin

HUSK

BERNARD FANNING (AU) BEYONC (US)

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

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

NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL (US)

Fri 18 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE

Tue 31 Dec Stonybridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island

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

BIG DAY OUT 2014

NORTHERN BASS

Fri 17 Jan Western Springs, Auckland

BRUNO MARS (US)

JAGWAR MA (AU) FLY MY PRETTIES JAKE BUGG (UK)

Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai

Wed 07 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland

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

CALIFORNIA DESIGN 1930 - 1965

Tue 30 Jul The Powerstation, Auckland

Sat 06 Jul - Sun 29 Sep Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland

CAMP A LOW HUM 2014

Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata

CHICAGO

Sat 13 Jul - Sat 27 Jul Playhouse Theatre, Auckland

THE DATSUNS

Thu 29 Aug The Ballroom, Whangarei Fri 30 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 31 Aug The Royal, Palmerston North Thu 05 Sep Mayfair, New Plymouth Fri 06 Sep The Cabana, Napier Sat 07 Sep King Street Live, Masterton Thu 12 Sep Bodega, Wellington Fri 13 Sep Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 14 Sep Refuel, Dunedin

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 Hawkes 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

NZ HERALD PREMIER SERIES: NOT YOUR GRANDMAS ORGANIST

Thu 18 Jul Town Hall, Auckland

OLLY MURS (UK) THE JAPANDROIDS (CA) JUSTIN BIEBER (CA) KRD STRIP A PLACE TO STAND
Thu 05 Sep ReFuel, Dunedin Fri 06 Sep Bodega, Wellington Sat 07 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

Thu 07 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

ONE DIRECTION (UK)

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

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

PASSION PIT (US)

Thu 25 Jul The Powerstation, Auckland

THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION

Wed 10 Jul - Sat 13 Jul Downstage Theatre, Wellington

KIRIN J. CALLINAN (AU)

DISCLOSURE (UK) EL SCHLONG

Wed 10 Jul Darkroom, Christchurch Thu 11 Jul Queens, Dunedin Fri 12 Jul Whammy Bar, Auckland Sat 13 Jul Puppies, Wellington

Fri 12 Jul The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 19 Jul The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 20 Jul Queens, Dunedin Sun 21 Jul Chicks Hotel, Port Chalmers Fri 26 Jul The Cabana, Napier Sat 27 Jul James Cabaret, Wellington

Fri 27 Sep Town Hall, Auckland

LA DE DA FOALS (UK) LADI6

RHYTHM & VINES 2014 RIHANNA (BB)

Sat 13 Jul San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 19 Jul Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton Sat 20 Jul The Kings Arms, Auckland

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

Sun 29 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Waiohika Estate vineyard, Gisborne

Sat 05 Oct Town Hall, Auckland

Fri 12 Jul The Ballroom, Whangarei

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

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Upcoming tours & events

STAN WALKER
Wed 04 Sep Civic Theatre, Rotorua Thu 05 Sep Founders Theatre, Hamilton Fri 06 Sep Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sat 07 Sep Town Hall, Auckland Tue 10 Sep War Memorial Hall, Edgecumbe Wed 11 Sep Waitomo Cultural Centre, Te Kuiti Thu 12 Sep TSB Arena, New Plymouth Fri 13 Sep Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North Sat 14 Sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 16 Sep Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Tue 17 Sep Town Hall, Masterton Thu 19 Sep Air Force Museum Wigram, Christchurch Fri 20 Sep Regent Theatre, Dunedin Sat 21 Sep Civic Theatre, Invercargill Wed 25 Sep Regent Theatre, Greymouth Thu 26 Sep NBS Theatre, Westport Fri 27 Sep Nelson College School Hall, Nelson Mon 30 Sep Town Hall, Dannevirke Tue 01 Oct Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings Wed 02 Oct Great Lakes Centre, Taupo Thu 03 Oct Town Hall, Pukekohe Fri 04 Oct Forum North, Whangarei

TAYLOR SWIFT (US)

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

Fri 26 Jul Sandwiches, Wellington Sat 27 Jul The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch

SALT N PEPA (US)

Fri 15 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

SECRET KNIVES & GLASS VAULTS SHAPESHIFTER

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA THE VEILS

WARHOL: IMMORTAL
Tue 09 Jul - Sun 25 Aug Te Papa, Wellington

Thu 18 Jul ReFuel, Dunedin Fri 19 Jul The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 20 Jul Bodega, Wellington

Fri 12 Jul Space Monster, Wanganui Sat 13 Jul The Golden Dawn, Auckland

Fri 12 Jul The Bedford Big Top, Christchurch Sat 13 Jul Town Hall, Dunedin Fri 19 Jul The Powerstation, Auckland Thu 25 Jul Altitude, Hamilton Fri 26 Jul The Mayfair, New Plymouth Sat 27 Jul Town Hall, Wellington

Fri 19 Jul Sammys Dunedin Sat 20 Jul Dux Live, Christchurch Sun 21 Jul Dux Live, Christchurch Thu 25 Jul Bodega, Wellington Fri 26 Jul Bodega, Wellington Sat 27 Jul Studio, Auckland Sun 28 Jul Studio, Auckland

SPLORE 2014

STEVE VAI (US)

TRUTH

Fri 14 Feb - Sun 16 Feb Tapapakanga Regional Park

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

Fri 19 Jul The Bay, Waiheke Island Sat 20 Jul Bacco Room, Auckland Wed 24 Jul Opium, Wanaka Thu 25 Jul 10 Bar, Dunedin

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Beyonce has announced her first ever show in New Zealand in October. Which isnt to over shadow her recent announcement of the DVD Beyonc: Live at Roseland and the documentary set to lavish our cinemas Beyonc -Life is but a Dream. And did I mention that shes thrown her celebrity status behind global aid organisations to raise support for world humanitarian day? The New Zealand show is part of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour that has the recent addition of New Zealand and Australian dates. The tour follows an explosive half time show at SuperBowl XLVII and marks her first full time tour since the I am World Tour in 2009. If the reviews are anything to go off, the ambition and scale is much larger than anything else to come our way in along time. Flattering reviews from the New York Times, The Times (UK) and the Daily Telegraph have followed in the wake of the concert. The Daily Telegraph saying, the concert had the air of an ancient goddess worship ceremony. The Mrs. Carter Show is a spectacle of special effects, intricate strobe lighting and is hailed as the biggest Beyonc show to meander across the globe, with 92 shows in all. It has been leaving hundreds of thousands of stunned fans across North America and is built for the vast chambers that are stadiums. Beyonc: Live at Roseland, is the DVD of the show in New Yorks Roseland Ballroom that sold out in 22 seconds. The DVD is slated for launch on December 5th. It is packed with four exclusive performances and personal, intimate footage compiled onto two DVDs, the live DVD is 26 songs. Top it off, the deluxe package (really the only one worth buying) has a video anthology of seven music videos and a 20 page booklet. Needless to say, it serves as the ultimate Beyonc fangasm. Of course, it seems somewhat dwarfed by the Life is but a Dream documentary. The self directed and produced documentary is an unparalleled look into Beyoncs personal life. It documents everything from the trails of being a superstar to the smaller wonder years of childhood and the birth of her daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Beyoncs

said that the documentary exists to show her rawness and emotion. Something she had to battle her instincts to keep it in, for fear of seeming vulnerable. Im sure her fans will agree, she seems anything but as a; 16 time Grammy winner, business woman, the actress, entrepreneur and now humanitarian. Beyoncs teamed with the United Nations and a slew of aid organisations to encourage helping other people and raising awareness. This years World Humanitarian Day music video is for the singers song I was Here. Filmed in the UN General Assembly Hall it will be released on August 19. World Humanitarian Day is a celebration of humanitarian work across the globe. On the same day as the I was Here music video, the campaign is hoping to reach one billion people with a single message. Beyonc says the day is a time for us to help each other and leave our mark on the world. Instead of feeling despondent about the doomsday-esque headlines on the news. The singer says we can show we were here and we care. The Houston, Texas born singer originally made a name for herself as a member of Destinys Child. Since they broke up in 2001 shes continued forward in what has become one of the biggest careers on the R&B side of the music industry. 4 the 2011 fourth album sold 310,000 copies in the first week alone and debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 charts. With her latest releases shes pushed it to new heights and created the new limits for her career. The follow up to 4 is set to be released later on this year. If it is, its fair to say that 2013 is shaping up to be the biggest of Beyoncs career, and judging by the colossus that is Mrs. Carter World Tour, the following years are only going to get bigger. WRITTEN BY SEBASTIAN MACKAY
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If quips like, Your costume is so tight, I can tell what religion you are and Yeah, that is a gun in my pants. But that doesnt mean Im not happy to see you tickle your laughing box, then this is probably a game for you. Nicknamed the merc with a mouth, Deadpool is undoubtedly Marvel comics most laughout-loud anti-hero character. While his attire and choice of arsenal lean toward valiant vigilante savior, his actual demeanor is crude, juvenile and reckless. With hilarious results. In his own video game by High Moon Studios, there are plenty of great examples of this. Such as the moment where Deadpool slowly sneaks up behind a guard without making a sound, only to pull out a machine gun and riddle his body with deafening shots while screaming out STEALTH KILL SUCKER! Or perhaps the moment where Deadpool starts daydreaming about boobs, which muffles and blurs everything around you while the game is trying to tell you what the main objective is. While the graphics certainly arent anything to change your pantaloons over, the game delivers in the right areas. The character animations, for instance are spot on, giving Deadpools acrobatic moves the perfect blend of goofy and lethal. Hes joined onscreen by a number of Marvel cameos, including Wolverine, Rogue, Psylocke and a personal favourite Domino (who doesnt get nearly enough attention outside of the comics). The worst of the cast is Minister Sinister, who fails to ignite as a villain contender but is still awkwardly humourous. Meanwhile Cable (and his generous man-boobs) steal the show as he attempts to work alongside the erratic and one-track-minded Deadpool. High Moon Studios have injected just the right amount of crazy into this game and fans of the comics will latch onto it immediately. Others however, might need to prepare themselves for one of the maddest gaming experiences theyve ever encountered. If you fall into this crowd, but enjoy combat-heavy third person action games and have a sense of humour its certainly worth a rental. As Deadpool would say, Prepare to bathe my monkeys!
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The Forgotten Realms lore is no stranger to the video game treatment. They have some of the most well regarded Role Playing Games (RPGs) under their belt, including Baldurs Gate and Icewind Dale, both taking place within this particular Dungeons & Dragons setting. The Realms also holds the title for hosting the first graphical MMORPG, Neverwinter Nights (the 1991 game, not the BioWare series). So with this kind of history and the markets current obsession with MMO games, it was only a matter of time before a new Realms game hit the scene. Neverwinter (again, not related to the BioWare games) takes place some time after a volcanic eruption brought the eponymous city to the brink of destruction, and puts you in the role of one of many soldiers helping to rebuild and protect the city from those seeking to take advantage of the chaos. If you like your MMOs with a healthy serving of lore, Neverwinter really delivers this is the best example of a story-driven MMO Ive played. Of course, if you just want to kill things and level up, skipping through all the quest text and cutscenes is an option, as well. Neverwinter features a dark, gritty aesthetic to go with its post-cataclysmic setting, but in practice, it mostly just makes the game look somewhat dull. I will admit that part of my distaste for Neverwinters visuals is a subjective preference for my persistent worlds to be bright and vibrant. Even if gritty is your thing, this game falls short due to an overall lack of variety between zones; once youve been to one grim forest, decrepit township, or torch-lit cave, youve been to all of them. Thats not to say that Neverwinter is necessarily a bad looking game. Sadly, a lack of content and some of the games innovation backfiring on New Zealand connections makes it hard to recommend this over other, more established games. On the other hand, if youre a dedicated Dungeons & Dragons fan or budding content developer, you might just find what youre looking for here. Neverwinter also has a lot of potential; once it has had some time to find its feet this could be a game worth taking another look at.
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Whats the ethos of your store/ clothing line? Im a vintage stylist and hair and makeup artist based in Auckland, recreating looks from the 1920s to 1960s, and one of the editors of Glory Days. So I guess the ethos for both is looking back to the past for the future. Which historical figure had some wicked style? Marchesa Luisa Casati was an heiress and muse in the early 20th century, and it was her desire to be a living work of art. She wore live snakes as jewellery and used to go for evening strolls with her pet cheetahs that wore diamond studded collars around the streets of Venice, naked but for a fur coat. Now that is how you do style! What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo? Im not interested in the current day cult of celebrity and my style references are way in the past. At the moment I am completely blown away by Betty Grable in Pinup Girl perfect pincurls, feathered fans, roller skates, matching suits, ruffled aprons, sparkly eveningwear and so much cuteness. Societys biggest fashion faux-pas? Blindly following fashion trends with no consideration for ones figure. Whats the must-have look this spring? Confidence and optimism all wrapped up in a cheeky grin, finished off with some nice red lipstick. Colours/patterns big this season? Im a vintage stylist so I work in decades rather than seasons. By spring everyone will be deco-ed out after all the Gatsby parties, so Im imagining hyper-feminine full skirted 50s cotton dresses will be popular as a reaction to the boyish beaded look. What are the essentials for a mans wardrobe? A well tailored three piece suit, a silk pocket square and an overcoat. What are the essentials for a ladys wardrobe? A sturdy girdle, a petticoat, seamed stockings, and a dress that makes you feel smokin. Everyone should own at least one good Pair of dancing shoes that can be worn all night long. Hyphenate three words to describe your style: Hollywood musical wannabe.
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What are you working on right now? Writing a new album with the band in a Macedonia hotel room between shows. Next week we fly to Hansa studios in Berlin to record. Going to film some rock video components for a song today with JGeeks on top of a castle or another historic site, if we can do it without getting arrested. Who was an inspiration or idol to you growing up? Kind of went Jesus, Yoda, David Bowie, which probably explains a few things. When you were a kid what was your dream job? Leant more toward Batman than James Bond, but dreams need to supersede work. I wanted to change the world. Whats your favourite venue in the country? Waitomo Caves sound pretty cool. Where was the last place you went out for dinner? Sunset Ashram in Ibiza for my birthday. Wheres the best place to get Eggs Benedict? Theres a strip of cafes next to this hotel and the one that has yaitza bendico means the eggs are greasy fried with a small tub of hot mustard and cucumber. If you ask where the muffins are you get slices of sugar toast and if you ask for butter, I think they have to whip the cow. Fingers crossed there is somewhere in Germany! What has been the best show youve attended this year? Tricky one we had G3, Soundgarden, Big Day Out? Robert Plant? Tool? Radiohead? I think it would have to be Shihad and Black Sabbath at Vector. What show are you most anticipating this year? Im playing at the World Bodypainting Festival in Austria then T in the Park in Scotland, theres a bit of anticipation about those, then Steamfest Brisbane. I am really looking forward to coming home and going to Splore though, just to see everybody I know in a relaxed environment. Whats your guilty pleasure? Singing and playing the guitar in front of an audience who are moshing out to the tunes. The rush from that is better than cocaine, or ecstasy, or anything else I can think of sticking in my nose! Is tall poppy syndrome a thing? In New Zealand, unfortunately, there is a nasty little culture that one has to push through if one wants to bring change. You notice it more when you visit other cultures. The dysfunctionalities of our little colony are brought into stark relief. You just have to learn to take the negative energy and press against it to build up muscle and keep smiling. What do you most respect about your friends? Friendship and the art of love are the greatest commodities on the planet. I respect them for being themselves and straight talking. A usual Saturday night for you is Usually the second show night in a row, so it will be a good show. A usual Wednesday night for you is Hotel room with my daughter watching movies or building with Lego if were lucky. The biggest mistake youve made is Regret is a mistake, better to stay positive. The biggest success youve had is Convincing Cabinet in New Zealand to accept my drug law rewrite, then having United Nations commend us on a very creative solution and even England saying they will copy our idea certainly, gives a feel of vindication. New Zealand music needs more Oboe. New Zealand film needs more Funding. New Zealand television needs more Downtime. New Zealand theatre needs more Representation. New Zealand audiences are Fixated on their couches. One industry thats overlooked in New Zealand is Health services. We have doctors who study for five years that make you sit in waiting rooms for an hour then talk down to you. I was just in a country where they study for nine years, they come to you in 10 minutes when you call, they treat you on the spot, they solve the problem using medicine and nutritional disciplines, and they have miniskirts! Name five things surrounding you right now. Hot naked chick, baby alpaca blanket, new Killswitch Engage album, cyborg face implant with LED lights and microphone clip, half-finished Lego Shire.
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