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Rudimental are returning to New Zealand for two all age shows.The quartet has had huge success with their debut album, Home this year.In the return to the southern hemisphere for Australias Future Music Festival, Rudimental will make a special detour to New Zealand bringing their full live show and will be joined by Gorgon City.
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The annual Classic Hits Winery Tour is back in its 8th year, delivering 17 shows upon 16 New Zealand venues. The Exponents, Stan Walker and Breaks coop have been confirmed for next years lineup. Jordan Luck and his fellow Exponents cant wait to kick off the tour on Friday January 31st. Im off the piss and were hitting the wineriesgo figure! We cant wait.
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English singer-songwriter, James Blunt, will be kicking off a tour next year with a one-off performance in Auckland. Blunt will be backed by a full band he is bringing along and supported by Australian country duo, Busby Marou. The timing for the news comes the week of James Blunts latest album release, Moon Landing.
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Activision and Marvel have announced The Amazing SpiderMan 2 - a follow-up to last years The Amazing Spider-Man - which is planned for release alongside the upcoming film of the same name. The title is in development once again at Beenox; their previous Amazing Spider-Man title was generally well regarded and they also have considerable experience working on similar titles.

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The winner of the 2013 APRA Silver Scroll Award isRoyals, written by Ella Yelich-OConnorand her collaboratorJoel Little, performed by Lorde. Ella and Joel have created a song that has quite rightfully taken the world by storm. It is testament to the quality of song that it should gain such widespread support, but also be chosen as the best song of the past year by their songwriter peers says Anthony Healy, Director of NZ Operations, APRA. The APRA Silver Scroll award has recognised songwriting excellence since 1965, paying tribute to the best song of the previous year, as voted for by APRAs 10,000+ membership of songwriters and composers.

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Snoop Dogg has rebranded himself as Snoopzilla as he works on 7 Days of Funk. The album is a collaboration with American, modern funk musician and producer Dam-Funk (Damon Riddick). The news comes as indie label Stones Throw Records debut the first single Faden Away on their website. According to the release onstonesthrow.com, Snoop has relabelled himself Snoopzilla in honour of Bootsy Collins, who would sometimes go by the nickname Bootzilla. Were the babies of the Mothership, says Snoop. Ive had funk influences in my music my whole career. Dam-Funk is cold. Hes keeping the funk alive and I knew I had to get down with him.

Singer, songwriter, composer, multiinstrumentalist and voice of rock band System of a Down, Serj Tankian is bringing his critically acclaimed Orca & Elect the Dead Symphony Tour to Christchurch in March 2014. Tankian has just completed a hugely successful European tour. This, his only New Zealand concert, will be performed alongside the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. It is an unbelievable privilege for us to be sharing the stage with such an outstanding musician such as Serj Tankian. commented Gretchen La Roche, Artistic Manager for the CSO.
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Show Me Shorts have unveiled their lineup of local and international short films. The festival has seen entries from over 50 countries. 40 films were selected for the programme and divided in six sessions.

Some of the films feature high profile talent such as Michael Richards (Seinfelds Kramer) in Walk the Light, the voices of Cate Blanchett and David Wenham in the award winning animation A Cautionary Tail, about a little girl born with a tail that expresses her emotions. The six themes for the year are Dads Decision, Laughing at Ourselves, Our Place, Through the Looking Glass, Interface and My Generation. Visit showmeshorts.co.nzfor a complete programme, more information and locations partaking in the festival.
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Favourite drink? Craft beer. Favourite restaurant/caf? Chocolate Fish Caf in Shelly Bay. Favourite takeaway? Oriental Thai - on the way home from a concert. Favourite colour? Red. Its bright and bold - definitely a First Violin colour. Favourite classic film? The Wizard of Oz Ive watched it so many times with my kids but have never tired of it. Favourite childhood memory? Walking with bare feet along the beach at Makara, Wellington. Favourite party food? Prawn swizzle sticks the ones that Crowne Plaza do, which are great after a concert with a craft beer! Favourite vice? Really fast things: sailing, motorboats, and mountain bikes. Favourite 90s TV show? The Sopranos. Favourite word? Faster! Favourite venue? Auckland Town Hall great acoustics. Favourite candy bar? Nice and Natural Nut Bar. I eat them when Im out cycling. Favourite current TV show? Scandal.
FIREWORKS AND FANTASY THU 07 NOV FOUNDERS THEATRE, HAMILTON FRI 08 NOV TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND SAT 09 NOV MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON TUE 12 NOV TOWN HALL, DUNEDIN WED 13 NOV CBS CANTERBURY ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH

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WED 23 OCT
LIGHTNING BOLT
WHAMMY BAR
9PM, $39.50, UTR.CO.NZ

Shit worth doing

FRI 25 OCT
CUBAN NIGHT
ATICO
8PM

The formidable duo of Brian Chippendale and Brian Gibson are arriving back in New Zealand to destroy eardrums. Known for their guerrilla-style live performances where they typically play on the ground rather than a stage, with the crowd gathered around them.

Every Friday and Saturday throughout October, Atico is hosting Latin night food, dance and music, all themed around the colourful culture of South America and the Caribbean. Cuban Night features Chango Rey, a master of Afro Caribbean beats, understands the importance of a dance number.

COMMON KINGS
ALTITUDE BAR
7.30PM, $45-55, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

SAT 26 OCT
NIK KERSHAW
PADDINGTON LIVE
8.30PM, $60, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

If there is one thing these boys have in common, its their ability to make sweet, sweet sounds of summer. Common Kings are heading out this spring on their Summer Anthems Tour, bringing a little of the sunshine into your season ahead of the party months.

THU 24 OCT
TELEVISION
THE POWERSTATION

UK legend Nik Kershaw is playing five intimate acoustic shows across the country. This is Kershaws first New Zealand tour since sold-out shows in 1985. That same year he played Live Aid at Wembley to a worldwide audience of millions, and his chart-topping album The Riddle spent 33 weeks in the NZ Top 40.

gig OF THE WEEK

BLACKLISTT
BREWERS BAR, MT MAUNGANUI
6.30PM, $40, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

8PM, $85, TICKETMASTER.CO.NZ

Singer/guitarist Tom Verlaine, bassist Fred Smith, drummer Billy Ficca and guitarist Jimmy Rip will perform works from the Television cannon including hits from their 1977 masterpiece Marquee Moon . Joining them is Ed Kuepper from Australian heroes the Saints, performing an acoustic set.

After band break ups, the infamous name dilemma and eight years, its time for Blacklistt to release their debut album! Playing all their guitar-heavy beats, plus all the Blindspott tracks that made them a household name, their nationwide tour is set to deliver a whole new level of awesome from the Kiwi rockers.

CLANNAD
OPERA HOUSE
8PM, $90-100, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

ODDISEE
SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE
9PM, $15-20, UTR.CO.NZ

Ethereal and otherworldly, Clannad specialise in haunting ballads and virtuosic musicianship that conjures a captivating echo of an Ireland past. Their fusion of traditional Celtic music with modern folkrock has created a genre almost to itself.

Oddisee returns for The Red Bull Prodigy Project, and two exclusive shows headline support from Raiza Biza and friends: Times x Two, Tony Douglas & Dylan C in Auckland. Young Tapz, Jay Knight & Dam-G in Wellington.

CHAPELS 8TH BIRTHDAY

CHAPEL BAR & BISTRO
7PM

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When I turned eight, I had a sleepover party with all my friends, we ate cake and gossiped about cute boys. Chapel Bar is doing something similar. Celebrate their eight birthday with complimentary Cointreau fizz cocktails and DJ Marina Katerina on the decks. Theres even a return flight to Hawaii up for grabs.

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SUN 27 OCT
WAITAKERE FESTIVAL 2013
CORBAN ESTATE ART CENTRE, WAITAKERE
11.30AM-5PM

ALBUM OF THE WEEK

SLEIGH BELLS
BITTER RIVALS

West Aucklands favourite festival is back for a fourth year with another great line-up of local music, community projects and an abundant marketplace. This years line-up includes David Saunders (The 3Ds) with Street Chant, Tiny Ruins, Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes and The Eversons to name a few.

SUBTROPICA SAFARI
THE BAY, WAIHEKE ISLAND
4PM, $15-20, DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ

Come on over, across the bay for an afternoon of adventure on an island. Enjoy live Latin bands and tropical DJs on an outdoor stage with a view over the water. The best way to enjoy your weekend on Waiheke is sipping sangria and enjoying some of NZs best Latin sounds.

LABOUR WEEKEND METAL

BAR MEDUSA
8PM, DOOR SALES ONLY

Theres musical entertainment for everyone this long weekend. After numerous awards, Polemicist is unleashing their ferocious sounds on Medusas stage. Their brand new EP, Fake Minds Think Alike, will be available on the night. With special guests Grey Skies Over Rapture, Blackwater, and Deaths Door.

Brooklyn duo Sleigh Bells (singer Alexis Krauss and guitarist Derek Miller) have been turning bubblegum melodies and monster truck guitars into raucous, kick-ass noise rock since 2009s Treats. Their latest offering and third studio album Bitter Rivals is no exception, with schoolyard chants that are snarkier, hooky pop vocals that are sweeter and enough raucous, shredding rock to bring the house down. Bitter Rivals sees the pair move away from the sleek and cleverly controlled chaos ofTreats, embracing a more varied musicality and instrumentation; the menacing strummed acoustic guitar that opens Bitter Rivals, lightning-strike synths on Sing Like A Wire, and even adding a drummer to their live show. But perhaps the most notable change is a sharing of creative input. While there are a number of tracks with the familiar gang vocals, vicious and slightly brutal production, Krauss did a lot more writing for Bitter Rivals, especially on the hooky melodic choruses. The result? A record that showcases Krausss most tuneful and aggressive vocals yet - sometimes within the same song. Narrowing the divide between all-out noise and shimmering pop melody, opening title track Bitter Rivals serves as the albums no messing mission statement - this is pop music to soundtrack a demolition zone! Young Legends probably has the albums strongest melody and To Hell With You is an airy ballad that shows off Krausss vocals with minimal

effects. Sugarcane isa girl-group hit drowned in distortion, while Minnie mixes metal with K-pop. Tiger Kit sounds like Guns N Roses bumping up against Janet Jackson, with a door-die urgency thats subtley spurred on by synth hits. Perhaps most surprising is 24, proof that Sleigh Bells can sound wistful aswell as brattish and bad-ass. But their tender side is by no means a sign theyve gone soft. Sing Like A Wire is as loud and corrosive as anything theyve done before, and Millers walls of noise still block out most of Krausss words though a handful of fierce, funny lines sneak through: Im sending gummy bears tothe electric chair. Its a fitting conclusion to an album in which every moment of sweetness is followed by a deadly blast, making Bitter Rivals their toughest and most focused work yet.
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8 FOOT SATIVA
THE MAYFAIR
8PM, $25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

The undisputed kings of Kiwi metal are back with an album that will shake you to your core. Reuniting with original vocalist Justin Jackhammer Niessen and bass player Brent Fox, Sativa guitarist Gary Smith has patiently waited for the stars to align. Now, with guitarist Nik Davies and drummer Corey Friedlander, the line-up could not be any more devastatingly good.

TUE 29 OCT
MATT CORBY
THE POWERSTATION
8PM

Having spent the first four months of the year holed up in a variety of apartments and studios in LA, Matt then spent the month playing shows in cities across Australia. Hes finishing up with this headline show in Auckland. This will be the first time Matt and the band have been over to play to a Kiwi crowd

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THU 24 OCT
TAURANGA ART SHOW
MULTIPLE VENUES, TAURANGA
THU 24 OCT - SUN 03 NOV

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ARTIST Q&A
ADAM MCGRATH
MUSICIAN
cool animals like bears and horses and tigers so in reality its probably some mangy dog or a gin trapped possum slowly expiring in the bush somewhere. Your signature Im an amazing cook dish is Saveloys boiled with a vegemite sandwich on the side. The best TV show around at the moment is Im without a TV so itd be hard to say for sure. I like Treme and the new Ricky Gervais show Derek, which although is surfacely offensive has a real heart and is deeply kind. The best place for a date night is The Geraldine movie theatre. Youd get arrested if the police knew that you Were stupid enough to give it away in an interview. People say you look like In my life people have said I look like my Dad, Mr Blonde from Reservoir Dogs, the bass player from Head Like a Hole, Matt Damon and Drew Carey and thats all of course I only look like my Dad and Drew Carey. Kittens or puppies? Bears.
SEE HIM LIVE: ADAM MCGRATH TAURANGA ARTS FESTIVAL SAT 02 NOV TV3 CRYSTAL PALACE, TAURANGA

Its not for the newly wed and nearly dead Tauranga is a thriving artistic community, and for 10 days and nights the town is transformed by performers, artists and writers from around the country (and the world), bringing new perspectives and radical thoughts.

THE LAWFATHER
MAIDMENT THEATRE
7.30PM, $28, MAIDMENT.AUCKLAND.AC.NZ WED 23 OCT - FRI 25 OCT

The Lawyers Revue Inc. in association with AUT Business and Law presents The Lawfather, the classic tale of corruption and moral downfall centred around Vino Cannelloni, the aging patriarch of a legal empire built on precarious legal foundations where the clients cases are won every time, by any means necessary.

Whats an upcoming film youre jazzed about? The Salinger documentary. Although, jazzed maybe to strong a word, lets say cynically curious. That and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? Traversing the state highways and byways of NZ looking for an audience, a beer and book money. Either that or at home with a book and some records. What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi? Nothing good at all, unless you mix them when youre tipping them drainwards. Your fantasy spirit animal is Id like to say the elusive white black bear that lives only on a Island in northern Canada, but everyone says

FRI 25 OCT
ARMAGEDDON EXPO
ASB SHOWGROWNS
6PM, $10-60, ITICKET.CO.NZ FRI 25 OCT - SUN 27 OCT

Its the annual weekend where sci-fi fans, comic book enthusiasts and fun-loving geeks can indulge their passions, and meet some pretty cool people from the biz. Big names include Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films) and Billy Boyd (Pippin in The Lord of the Rings trilogy).

SAT 26 OCT
THE FETISH BALL
TOTO/MONTECRISTO
9PM-3AM, $50-120, THEFETISHBALL.COM

BEN HURLEY & STEVE WRIGLEY

MACS BREWERY BAR AND RESTAURANT
8PM, $25, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

These two have performed as a duo over the last year on stage and on TV with their shows World Famous in... and More Live and More Unleashed, but for two nights only, they return to their straight, unadulterated, hilarious style which made them famous.

This widely spectacular event is set to be a fantastic night of fetish frivolity for both veterans and newbies alike. It is the ideal opportunity to give in to curiosity and celebrate all things kink! Totos gothic ambiance serves as the perfect venue to host such an occasion.

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ART PLAY/TheatRE MUSIC COMEDY DANCE

WHIPS & SPURS

ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE
12.30PM, $55, TICKETSTORE.ELLERSLIE.CO.NZ

Key

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Its time to get back to the tracks and into this years racing season. There are nine thoroughbred races oncourse, live DJs Kirsteen fromGeorge FMwill be taking the party into the night. Theres also the Whips & SpursVeronica BBest Dressed Filly and theJacob StoneBest Dressed Colt Fashion Award.

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THU 24 OCT
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
GENERAL RELEASE

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15 FILMS TO WATCH THIS HALLOWEEN

Directed by United 93 and The Bourne Supremacys Paul Greengrass, this dramatic flick tells the true story of Captain Richard Phillips (played by a stellar Tom Hanks) and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years.

BEYOND THE EDGE

GENERAL RELEASE

He was, and continues to be, our nations treasure. Hes on the $5 note, we have name stuff after him and now hes immortalised on celluloid (so to speak). Beyond the Edge is a 3D feature film about Sir Edmund Hillarys monumental and historical ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953.

IRON MAIDEN: BEHIND THE BEAST

PRIME, 9.40PM

The Shinning Carrie Birds The Devil Inside

Curse of Chucky Rosemarys Baby Nightmare in Elm Street Friday The 13th Event Horizon Scream Blair Witch Project

Filmed during Iron Maidens the Round The World In 66 Days leg of The Final Frontier World Tour it follows the life of the characters behind what it takes to bring 98 live shows in 36 different countries to an audience of more than two million people the expertise and experience, the problem-solving and successes.

The Exorcist Cabin In The Woods Texas Chain Saw Massacre The Evil dead

FRI 25 OCT
THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
TV3, 8:30pm

SUN 27 OCT
ROARSOME HALLOWEEN
DISNEY JUNIOR, 6PM
DAILY SUN 27 OCT - THU 31 OCT

As well as this trademark Norton humour, viewers of the new season can also expect comedy monologues, celeb chat, eccentric stories/characters and some good old-fashioned weirdness. Together on the sofa for this weeks season premiere are Hollywood legend Harrison Ford, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, comedian Jack Whitehall, and musician James Blunt.

Celebrate Halloween with Disney Juniors cutest monster family the Hugglemonsters! Starting from Saturday, there are new episodes of Henry Hugglemonster every day in the lead up to the big spook. Then, all day on the 31st, freak out with a Roarsome Halloween day.

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TV SHOW CINEMA RELEASE ONLINE DOCUMENTRY TV FILM

THE SIMPSONS - HALLOWEEN SPECIALS

THE BOX, 6.30PM, WEEKNIGHTS

Key

CULT CLASSIC ALL AGES AWARDS

Any child of the 80s/90s has seen their fair share of The Simpsons Halloween specials. They are a part of our pop culture and the annual holiday wouldnt be the same without it. Get into the spirit (get it? Like a ghost?) of the event with a whole week of Simpsons Halloween specials on the Box.

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TE PAPA CAF
55 CABLE ST

Walking around a museum all day can be really tiring all that knowledge, reading and seeing can take it out of you! Good thing there is a sweet pit stop on sight to recharge your energy levels. Stop by the Te Papa Caf for a good, strong coffee and cake, or have a light lunch from their sandwich bar.

ALTO CAF
32 MAILER ST

Govindas Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant

268 KRD

High on the hill you wont find a lonely goatherd, but you will find a local caf thats ready to please. Alto Caf is a popular breakfast/brunch/lunch spot with residents and visitors alike for its filling portions and well-made cabinet and menu food.

Hare Krishna is more than people singing, dancing and having a good time down Queen Street on a Friday night. They also make delicious wholesome and hearty vegetarian meals! (We know there is more to it than that, but this food is seriously good). Govindas meals prepared with love and devotion. They present sanctified and truly transcendental food that not only nourishes your body, but also your soul. Theres a range of Indian, Chinese and European dishes, not to mention vegetarian ice-creams, fresh juices and herbal teas. Relax, unwind in a loving and caring environment with music and food to sooth.

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Coco & Co (includ Lessons) Chico con Tumbao Chango Rey

Salsa and Rumba Cuban Night Bossa Nova, Salsa, Boleros

Alle & Candela

354 4030 www.atico.co.nz 19 Drake St, Freemans Bay

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WED 23
2013 Italian Film Festival
12:30PM, Paramount Theatre

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AUCKLAND gig guide

Broadcasting House 1963-1997 Film Screening

WED 23
Ben Walker
7.30pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Niu Sila

7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre

4:15PM, The Film Archive

Grand Old Hayride

Paekakariki Memorial Hall

Museum In a Pizza Box The Medicine Stand Up Comedy

8PM, The Cavern Club

Clannad - NZ Tour 2013

ASB Theatre

Occupational Therapy with Bobby Brazuka & Paydirt

9PM, Ponsonby Social Club

Museum Of Wellington City & Sea

KAIVAI & MAD HANDSOME plus DJs SNSTRA, MDM & DEAF BAY
10:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Ding Dong Acoustic Sessions

Ding Dong Lounge

Resonance
Ginger Minx

Television

The Wednesday Night Free Show

9:30PM, Mighty Mighty

Ministry of Kink
Steamworx

From The Summit

10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

The Powerstation

THU 24
2013 Italian Film Festival
12:50PM, Paramount Theatre

Oddisee (US) with Raiza Biza and friends

9PM, San Francisco Bath House, $20 8PM, Bats Theatre

The Birds: Christoph El Truento & Miso Shiru

7PM, Tyler Street Garage 9:30PM, Leigh Sawmill

MAINZ DJ Showcase 2013

8PM, Tyler Street Garage

THE HANDSOME FAMILY Tom Batchelor LIVE at Back Beat

8:30PM, Backbeat Bar

Stages of Fear The Eggs with DJ Rudie Bam Bam

9PM, Matterhorn, $5

Moana - My Ocean
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Clannad - NZ Tour 2013

8PM, Opera House Mighty Mighty

MOCKtober Big Wednesday Fresh Comedy Niu Sila

Grand Old Hayride Stages of Fear

8PM, Bats Theatre

The Witching Hours

6:30PM, Bats Theatre

8PM, The Classic Comedy Club 7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre

TWISTA LIVE @ STUDIO VENUE (AUCKLAND SHOW)

9PM, Studio the venue

SUN 27
2013 Italian Film Festival
1:20PM, Paramount Theatre

FRI 25
8 Foot Sativa & Guests
8PM, Kings Arms

The Witching Hours

6:30PM, Bats Theatre

Wheels on Wednesday featuring Downtown Brown

5PM, Barrio

FRI 25
2013 Italian Film Festival
1PM, Paramount Theatre

Alisha & Andy Jv Armageddon

Dierdre Newall, Chris Heazlewood & Grant Ramsay - Tiny Pieces of Eight Tour
8:30PM, Puppies, $10 8PM, Bar Medusa, $5

THU 24
Bitchin Bingo
6PM, Windsor Castle

9PM, Tyler Street Garage 6PM, ASB Showgrounds

CORNERSTONE ROOTS
9:30PM, Leigh Sawmill, $25

Common Kings (Summer Anthems Tour) - Wellington

7:30PM, Hutt Indoor Sports

Labour Weekend Metal The 2013 Pacific Beer Expo

Blacklistt the Album Tour

8PM, Stampede Bar & Grill

Dean Campbell

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

FTE MACABRE - a Night of Rare Horrors

8PM, Bar Medusa, $5

2PM, St James Theatre

Chapels 8th Birthday Party with Marina Katerina

7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

DJ Adam O and TDK

9PM, Snapdragon

god bows to math 7 Release Show with Hollywoodfun Downstairs & Lost Rockets
9:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Wellington Diwali Festival of Lights

1PM, TSB Bank Arena

Dan, Grunter and Friends DJ Gabriella

DJs Frank Booker & Zane Tee DJ General Lee DJ Jason Eli

9PM, Ponsonby Social Club 12:30PM, Twentyone SKY CITY 8PM, Neighbourhood

MON 28
Raw Meat Comedy
8PM, The Fringe Bar, $8

8:30PM, The Windsor Castle 9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY

Smash the system

9PM, Meow!

Few Chur Lab with KXVGXN, Sam Harman plus guest

8PM, Verona

DJ Karn Hall

Stages of Fear
8PM, Bats Theatre

9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY

The Witching Hours

6:30PM, Bats Theatre

Freek of the Week featuring Killamanraro

DJ Laura Lush
The Commons The Deck

SAT 26
2013 Italian Film Festival
12:30PM, Paramount Theatre

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5PM, Barrio

DJ Paul Chankay

From The Summit

10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum Ding Dong Lounge

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Louder - Metal DJs Moana - My Ocean

10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Avalanche City / Luke Thompson WELLINGTON

8:30PM, Meow!, $25

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auckland gig guide

DJ T-Rice @ La Zeppa
5PM, La Zeppa Kitchen

DJ Zane T & DJ Killamanraro Fangs

Common Kings (Summer Anthems Tour) - Auckland

8PM, The Powerstation

Side Steps Quintet with support from Sam.E Superturtle single release

NIK KERSHAW

9PM, Leigh Sawmill

9PM, Ponsonby Social Club

Subtropica Safari
The Bay

5:30PM, Everybody`s Ding Dong Lounge

Dance Yrself Clean

8PM, Tyler Street Garage

Day Dreamer DJ Aroha

8PM, The Thirsty Dog, $10

Take the Wheel with Mercedes-Benz

11AM, The Commons

Friday Night with DJ T-Rice

La Zeppa Kitchen 4PM, Barrio

2PM, The Commons The Commons

Take the Wheel with Mercedes-Benz

11AM, The Commons

Fridays At Barrio Fridays at Revelry with Deewhy, Ultan Burke and DJ Katana
9PM, Revelry

DJ Grantis
Everybody`s

The Convent

WICKED - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz

1PM, The EDGE

Ding Dong Lounge

DJ Linley Latu
7:30PM, The Deck

WICKED - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz

7:30PM, The EDGE

MON 28
From The Summit
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum 10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

DJ Tido

From The Summit

10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

8:30PM, Neighbourhood

Foreign Faders
9PM, Snapdragon

SUN 27
Armageddon
10AM, ASB Showgrounds

Moana - My Ocean Take the Wheel with Mercedes-Benz

11AM, The Commons

Jackal, Tremors, Broken Season and Goblin King

8:30PM, UFO, $10

From The Summit

10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

From The Summit

10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Magic Roundabout with Stinky Jim and Dubhead

5PM, Verona

Goldfinch Hearts Keds!

10PM, Goldfinch, $10

Hallelujah Picassos
8PM, The Kings Arms

Moana - My Ocean
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Jagermeister Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System-Thane Kirby & Dave Hull
3PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

TUE 29
From The Summit
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Ian Beatmaster

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Mocktober Labour Weekend Comedy Special - New Pros Niu Sila

Joe Walsh and Nick bring us Sunday Shennanigans

5PM, Windsor Castle

Katy Soljak Album Release Show Kings Arms

6PM, The Kings Arms 10PM, Libertine

Grimas

Ding Dong Lounge

Matt Corby Resolutions Tour

The Powerstation

8PM, The Classic Comedy Club 7:30PM, Mangere Arts Centre

Libertine Presents Lick Moana - My Ocean

10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Kings of deep
Ginger Minx

Ponsonby Short Film Festival Spring 2013

7:30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

The C.V.E

Latin Fever Festival

Atico Cocina

9PM, Empire Tavern

The Friday Shuffle

8PM, Sliders Kitchen & Bar 8PM, Galatos Live

Moana - My Ocean
10AM, Auckland War Memorial Museum

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide

WED 23
Doc Ross
Canterbury Museum

The Handsome Family The Turnaround! Manuel Bundy, Cian & Submariner

Mocktober Labour Weekend Comedy Special - New Pros Mr Big Stuff

9PM, Verona

Doc Ross

Canterbury Museum

8PM, The Classic Comedy Club

11PM, Galatos Basement, $15

The Handsome Family

8PM, Naval Point Yacht Club

SAT 26
A Night of Thrills
9PM, Twentyone SKY CITY

Lockjaw, Setting Fire To Stacey and Kentucky Fried Children

8PM, Dux Live

Rob Thorne and Pumice - workshop and performance

2PM, Audio Foundation HQ

THU 24
Cat Tunks & BlackSandDiva with The Phonolites
8PM, Wunderbar

Winnie Bagoes City Grand Opening

9PM, Winnie Bagoes

Armageddon

10AM, ASB Showgrounds

Saturdays at Revelry with Richie Rich and Jerm

9PM, Revelry

Auckland Fetish Ball 2013 Beatstreet

9:30PM, Totos Montecristo Room 9PM, InkCoherent, $10

Sick Disco w/ Frank Booker, Yam Jams, Tommy Flowers & Effaitch
10PM, Cassette Nine, $10

Doc Ross

Canterbury Museum

FRI 25
Bella Kalolo Time and Space National Tour
Ashburton Events Centre

Black Boy Peaches

7:30PM, Windsor Castle

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PRESENTS

CHRISTCHURCH gig guide

SAT 26
Bella Kalolo Time and Space National Tour
Geraldine Cinema

The Explorers Club: Antarctica Album Release Tour

7PM, Chambers 241 Gallery, $10

ALBUM TOUR
WITH

Dierdre Newall, Chris Heazlewood & Grant Ramsay - Tiny Pieces of Eight Tour
8:30PM, Darkroom

Tiny Pieces of Eight Album Release Tour

8:30PM, Darkroom

SUN 27
Rodger Fox - Big Band Festival Gala Concert
8PM, Christs College

SAT 28TH SEPT ZEAL (ALL AGES) HENDERSON (AKL) THURS 3RD OCT REFUEL DUNEDIN FRI 4TH OCT THE BEDFORD BIG TOP CHRISTCHURCH SAT 5TH OCT THE RIWAKA HOTEL MOTUEKA

SAT 12TH OCT THE MAYFAIR NEW PLYMOUTH THURS 17TH OCT THE POWERSTATION AUCKLAND FRI 18TH OCT ALTITUDE BAR HAMILTON SAT 19TH OCT MANGAWHAI TAVERN MANGAWHAI HEADS THURS 24TH OCT STAMPEDE BAR PAPAKURA SAT 26TH OCT BREWERS FIELD MT MAUNGANUI

Diwali - Singapore Airlines Diwali 2013 Christchurch

3PM, CBS Canterbury Arena, $5

REGIONAL gig guide

Wed 23
Avalanche City & Luke Thompson
8PM, Major Toms, Mt Maunganui

The Words & Music of Jacques Brel

8PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga

THURS 10TH OCT JAMES CABARET WELLINGTON FRI 11TH OCT COSSIE CLUB UPPER HUTT

Sun 27
Bella Kalolo Time & Space National Tour
Criterion Hotel, Alexandra

Bella Kalolo Time & Space National Tour

Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika

Common Kings Summer Anthems Tour

7.30PM, Altitude Bar, Hamilton

TICKETS FROM EVENTFINDER AND VENUE, EXCEPT AUCKLAND (TICKETMASTER AND REAL GROOVY), WELLINGTON (DASH TICKETS), DUNEDIN (COSMIC CORNER), CHRISTCHURCH (DASH TOICKETS & PENNY LANE) AND MOTUEKA (EVERYMAN RECORDS, NELSON) b l a c k l i s t t. c o . n z

Common Kings Summer Anthems Tour

Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

Thu 24
Avalanche City & Luke Thompson
8PM, Photographers Gallery, Napier

FEAST Gisborne Tirama

Waiohika Estate, Gisborne 2PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga

Common Kings Summer Anthems Tour

6.30PM, Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier

The Words & Music of Jacques Brel NZTrio

8PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga 3PM, Baycourt, Tauranga

Fri 25
Amiria Grenell
9PM, Major Toms, Mt Maunganui

Mon 28
Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes
8PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga

Avalanche City & Luke Thompson

8PM, Feilding Little Theatre, Feilding

Tattletale Saints

3PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga

Live At Six

7.30PM, Theatre Royal, Nelson

Tue 29
Bella Kalolo Time & Space National Tour
Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown

Nine Mile Stone

10PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga

Static Era

Biddy Mulligans Irish Pub, Hamilton

Die Roten Punkte

8PM, TV3 Crystal Palace, Tauranga

Sat 26
Live At Six
7.30PM, Theatre Royal, Nelson

Static Era

Rhythm Upstairs, New Plymouth

we do the music

AUCKLAND 99FM. WELLINGTON 93.3FM. CHRISTCHURCH 106.5FM. BLENHEIM 94.5FM. DUNEDIN 106.2FM. GISBORNE 105.3FM. HAWKES BAY 99.9FM. MANAWATU 105.8FM. NELSON 90.4FM. NORTHLAND 93.2FM. ROTORUA 94.3FM. SOUTHLAND 93.2FM. TARANAKI 90.8FM. TAUPO 92.8FM. TAURANGA 91FM. WAIKATO 96.2FM.

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As the name suggests, this pop-up bar is a tribute to the city of Christchurch post-earthquake. Made from rescued materials and boasting one of the citys largest outdoor areas, its a warm and inviting place to spend those lazy Friday afternoons.

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Its all shaping up to be some kind of horror movie hidden in a quiet alleyway off Tory Street, there is a discrete wooden door. No, its not a one-way ticket to the Bates Motel, but if you ring the white doorbell and wait for the buzz (before pulling on the handle and heading upstairs) you may be in for a surprise. Youll find the capitals Motel bar, a one-of-a-kind location where cocktails are their specialty. If youre looking for something (or someone) a little naughty, try strawberry blonde or for a real kick chose penicillin a mix of scotch, lemon, honey & ginger syrup, served with a shot of a laphroaig mist.

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auckland BARS AND EATERIES

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.

The Empire

137 Victoria St W, 373 4389 New ownership, new look, new vibe!

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

PINXTOS

The Tuning Fork

BIG JS

FATHER TEDS ORIGINAL IRISH PUB

The Portland Public House

Vector Arena, 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, 358-1250 The Tuning Fork is the ground floor space of our 2-storeyed bistro. Its a great place for a private party on evenings when the main arena is not in use.

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.

1 Wellesley St West, 377-3142 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.

463 New North Rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.

VERONA

FIDDLER IRISH BAR

REVELRY

BREW ON QUAY

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

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

106 Ponsonby Road, 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian parlour meets opium den chic. Asian fusion style eatery set in a bohemian parlour.

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.

Q Theatre le Monde Cafe SALE ST

368 Queen St, 222 2800 Belgium hot chocolates, coffees and offer a range of beautiful cakes (gluten free available) and organic drinks. 7 Sale St, 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery, celebrated garden bar and a private Velvet Room!

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.

305 Queen Street, 282-3895 Aucklands only performing arts venue that offers a full breakfast menu and delicious coffee to start your day. Range of lunch options, excellent wine list and a modern selection of tapas, pizzas, platters and dinner options.

Malt Bar THE CLADDAGH

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

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.

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

Wagamama

Multiple Locations, wagamama.com This small sleek and super cool pad is the place for your next function come check us out!

THE PADDINGTON DE POST

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

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.

TOM TOM

27 Drake St, Freemans Bay, 377 5737 Tom Tom Bar & Eatery is the newly developed Gastrobar housed in a historically significant site.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

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

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AIR SUPPLY (AU)
Tue 03 Dec CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Wed 04 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington Thu 05 Dec The Civic, Auckland Fri 15 Nov Oamaru Heritage Festival Club, Oamaru Fri 22 Nov MTG Hawkes Bay, Napier Sat 23 Nov Rogue Stage, Rotorua Sat 01 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim

CODY CHESNUTT (US)

Tue 22 Oct The Tuning Fork, Vector Arena, Auckland

BRAVE

ALICIA KEYS & JOHN LEGEND (US) ARMAGEDDON

Fri 25 Oct - Sun 28 Oct ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

Thu 24 Oct - Fri 25 Oct Tauranga Arts Festival

COMMON KINGS

Thu 19 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (US)

Sat 01 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Sun 02 Mar Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

BRUNO MARS (US)

Wed 23 Oct Altitude, Hamilton Thu 24 Oct Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier Fri 25 Oct Hutt Indoor SportsHutt Park, Wellington Sat 26 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Sun 27 Oct Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

THE FETISH BALL

Sat 26 Oct Totos Montecristo, Auckland

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

DRAGON

CAMP A LOW HUM 2014 CITY & COLOUR (CA)

Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata

Mon 16 Dec The Civic, Auckland Wed 18 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington

Wed 13 Nov St Johns Cathedral, Napier Thu 14 Nov Chapel Of Christ The King, Hamilton Fri 15 Nov Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sat 16 Nov Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Tue 19 Nov First Presbyterian Church, Invercargill Wed 20 Nov Knox Church, Dunedin Thu 21 Nov St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch Fri 22 Nov Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch Sat 23 Nov Old St Pauls, Wellington

FLEETWOOD MAC (UK/US) GUY SEBASTIAN (AU)

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

ART IN THE DARK BEASTWARS

Thu 07 Nov - Sat 09 Nov Western Park, Auckland

ENZO STRANGER THAN FICTION

Fri 27 Dec Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat 28 Dec Brewers Field, Mount Maunganui Thu 02 Jan Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Fri 03 Jan Butlers Reef Hotel, Oakura Sat 04 Jan Riwaka Hotel, Riwaka Sun 05 Jan The Bedford, Christchurch

HELMET (US)

Sat 02 Nov Holy Trinity, Auckland Sun 03 Nov Holy Trinity, Auckland Mon 04 Nov Holy Trinity, Auckland

Fri 20 Dec Bodega, Wellington Sat 21 Dec Galatos, Auckland

Fri 08 Nov Churchills, Christchurch Sat 09 Dec San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 15 Nov King St Live, Masterton Sat 16 Nov The Cabana, Napier Fri 22 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 23 Nov TSB Arena, NZ Tattoo & Art Festival, New Plymouth Sat 23 Nov Mayfair, NZ Tattoo & Art Festival after party, New Plymouth

HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE

Tue 31 Dec Stonybridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island

HOLLIE SMITH CIRQUE DU SOLEIL MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR
Wed 30 Oct - Sun 03 Nov Vector Arena Auckland

Sat 09 Nov The Tuning Fork, Auckland

BIG DAY OUT 2014

Fri 17 Jan Western Springs Park, Auckland

BILLY BRAGG (UK)

CLANNAD (IE)

FANG FEST

Sun 23 Mar The Opera House, Wellington Tue 25 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

Wed 23 Oct ASB Theatre, Auckland Thu 24 Oct Opera House, Wellington

Fri 25 Oct - Sun 27 Oct Multiple Locations, Auckland

BLACKLISTT

CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2014

Thu 24 Oct Stampede Bar, Papakura Sat 26 Oct Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB (US) BOND STREET BRIDGE

Tue 22 Oct Blue Duck, Milford Thu 24 Oct Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru Fri 25 Oct Platos, Dunedin Sat 26 Oct Chambers 241 Gallery, Christchurch Thu 31 Oct Voyager NZ Maritime Museum, Auckland Fri 08 Nov Museum of Wellington City & Sea Sat 09 Nov Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui

Tue 19 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 20 Nov Bodega, Wellington

Fri 31 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton Sat 01 Feb Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Sun 02 Feb Marina Reserve, Tutukaka Wed 05 Feb Church Road Winery, Napier Fri 07 Feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 08 Feb Alana Estate, Martinborough Tue 11 Feb Arena Manawatu Lawns, Palmerston North Thu 13 Feb Sentry Hill Winery, New Plymouth Fri 14 Feb Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 15 Feb Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Thu 20 Feb Anderson Park, Invercargill Fri 21 Feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston Sat 22 Feb Waipara Hills, Waipara Sun 23 Feb ANZAC Park, Greymouth Thu 27 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Fri 28 Feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere

JUSTIN BIEBER (CA) FAT FREDDYS DROP

Sat 23 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

KAIKOURA SUMMERSOUNDS
Sat 11 Jan - Sun 12 Jan Cnr Harnetts & Old Beach Rd, Kaikoura Fri 06 Dec The Bedford Marquee, Christchurch Sun 29 Dec Coroglen Tavern Outdoor Arena, Coromandel Mon 30 Dec Brewers Field, Mt Maunganui Tue 31 Dec Waihi Beach Hotel Outdoor Marquee, Waihi Thu 02 Jan Matakana Country Estate, Matakana Fri 03 Jan - Riwaka Hotel, Motueka Sat 05 Jan The Station Village Complex, Lower Hutt

KORA & KATCHAFIRE

Fri 20 Dec Black Barn Vineyards, Napier Sat 21 Dec The Commercial Hotel, Whakatane Thu 26 Dec Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Fri 27 Dec Coroglen Tavern, Coroglen Mon 30 Dec Butlers Reef, New Plymouth/Oakura Thu 2 Jan Opononi Hotel, Opononi Fri 3 Jan Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Sat 4 Jan Brewers Field, Mt Maunganui

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JACK JOHNSON (US) JAMES BLUNT (UK)
Tue 03 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland Wed 04 Dec ASB Theatre, Auckland

LYNYRD SKYNYRD, STARSHIP & 10CC

OLLY MURS (UK)

Thu 07 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

Wed 28 May The Civic, Auckland

Sat 08 Feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 09 Feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, Sat 15 Feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown

ONE REPUBLIC (US)

Sat 16 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 17 Nov TSB Bank Arena, Wellington

MATAKANAVAL 2014
Thu 02 Jan Matakana Country Park, Matakana

MATT CORBY (AU)

ROSIE ODONNELL (US) RULES OF ADDICTION PARAMORE (US)

Wed 29 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 30 Oct Opera House, Wellington

Fri 31 Jan Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 01 Feb ASB Theatre, Auckland

JIMMY CARR (UK) LA DE DA

Sun 19 Jan Vector Arena, Auckland Tue 21 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

Sat 07 Nov Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 08 Nov Axces, Hamilton Sat 28 Nov Bar Medusa, Wellington Sun 29 Nov The Cabana, Napier

Sat 25 Jan Opera House, Wellington Sun 26 Jan Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

PARACHUTE 2014 MELVINS (US)

SALMONELLA DUB

Fri 24 Jan - Sun 26 Jan Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Fri 27 Oct Base Backpackers, Queenstown Sat 28 Dec Mapua Hall, Mapua Tue 31 Dec Pohara Hall, Takaka

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

PASSENGER (UK)

Wed 04 Dec The Powerstation, Auckland

Thu 28 Nov Opera House, Wellington Fri 29 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland

SALT N PEPA (US) SPLORE 2014

Fri 15 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

THE MEMBERS (UK) METZ (CA)

Thu 07 Nov Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 08 Nov Bodgea, Wellington Sat 09 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

Fri 14 Feb - Sun 16 Feb Tapapakanga Regional Park, Auckland

TASTE OF AUCKLAND 2013

Thu 14 Nov - Sun 17 Nov Victoria Park, Auckland

Thu 12 Dec Bodega, Wellington Fri 13 Dec The Kings Arms, Auckland

TAYLOR SWIFT (US) QANTAS PRESENTS: MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

Thu 31 Oct Town Hall, Auckland

MICHAEL MCINTYRE (UK) LEONARD COHEN (CA)

Sat 14 Dec CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Tue 17 Dec TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Wed 18 Dec TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 21 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland

Mon 25 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 01 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland

M.WARD (US)

TELEVISION (US)

Fri 08 Nov The Tuning Fork, Auckland Sat 09 Nov Bodega, Wellington

Thu 24 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland

THE NATIONAL (US)

RAGGAMUFFIN 2014 RHIAN SHEEHAN

Sat 02 Nov The Opera House, Wellington

TOMMY TIERNAN (IE)

Tue 04 Feb Vector Arena, Auckland

Fri 31 Jan - Sat 01 Feb Rotorua International Stadium

LIGHTNING BOLT (US) LUKE THOMPSON & AVALANCHE CITY

NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL (US)

Mon 04 Nov Skycity Theatre, Auckland Wed 06 Nov St James Theatre, Wellington Fri 08 Nov Aurora Centre, Christchurch

Tue 22 Oct Puppies, Wellington Wed 23 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 24 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland

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

THE VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS WAGONS (AU)

NIK KERSHAW (UK)

RHYTHM & VINES 2013 RHYTHM & ALPS 2013

Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Cardrona Valley, Wanaka

Thu 21 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

Wed 23 Oct Major Toms, Tauranga Thu 24 Oct Photographers Gallery, Napier Fri 25 Oct Fielding Little Theatre, Fielding Sat 26 Oct Meow, Wellington Wed 30 Oct The Free House, Nelson Thu 31 Oct Penguin Club, Oamaru Fri 01 Nov Chicks Hotel, Dunedin Sat 02 Nov The Tannery, Christchurch Thu 07 Nov Old Stone Butter Factory, Whangarei Fri 08 Nov Bacco Room, Auckland

Tue 22 Oct Dux Live Tech Wed 23 Oct The Playhouse, Nelson Fri 25 Oct Bodega, Wellington Sat 26 Oct Paddington Live, Auckland Sun 27 Oct Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Tue 29 Oct Altitude & Gravity, Hamilton Wed 30 Oct The Cabana, Napier

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

Fri 15 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 16 Nov Bodega, Wellington

NINE INCH NAILS & QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE (US)

Wed 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 22 Mar CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

RIPPON FESTIVAL

Sat 01 Feb Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka

ROBERT DELONG (US)

Wed 04 Dec Galatos, Auckland

LUMINATE 2015

Wed 28 Jan - Wed 04 Feb Golden Bay, Nelson

NORTHERN BASS

Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai

ROBERT ELLIS & CORY CHISEL (US)

Thu 14 Nov The Tuning Fork, Auckland

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EMINEM MAKES HIS NEW ZEALAND DEBUT WITH A MASSIVE SUMMER HIP-HOP EVENT. Eminem is an icon of a generation and hes coming to New Zealand for the first time in his controversial yet illustrious career. Joined by top urban stars from around the world, the Detroit rapper is bringing a new kind of festival to Australasia. Rapture 2014 is a gamechanging hip-hop event. Curated by Eminem and presented by Dainty Entertainment, its all about showcasing the past, present and future of the genre, with support artists handpicked by Eminem himself. Crowned the new king of the West Coast by Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre, Californian Kendrick Lamar has released thought-provoking and emotionally driven tracks, such as Swimming Pools and Poetic Justice, off his acclaimed album good kid, m.A.A.d city. Then theres chart-topper J Cole, who got the tick of approval from Jay-Z with his clever rhymes. Finally, to round out the line-up is Kiwi David Dallas no longer an up-and-comer, the established hip-hop star has been getting international recognition for his hit singles Rose Tint and Buffalo Man. Needless to say, these artists, with Eminem in the headline spot, are set to transform Aucklands Western Springs into the ultimate summer session thats straight out of the US. Although its his first time down under to New Zealand, Kiwis are no stranger to the Grammy award-winners hits and outspoken rhymes. Arriving in 1996 and shortly after developed an alter ego, Slim Shady, as an outlet for his emotions, The Slim Shady EP dropped in 1997. Although it dealt with everything from heavy drug use, to sex and violence, it was the beginning of a very successful career path for him, for while the raps were raw and aggressive; it was also very real for many of the 1990s generation. The EP made its way to the hands of producer Dr Dre, who would go on to become one of Eminems frequent collaborators and one of his closest friends. Dre suffered criticism for hiring a white rapper at a time when the last white rapper, Vanilla Ice, was a joke. He responded to the critique saying, I dont give a fuck if youre purple: If you can kick it, Im working with you. Their partnership spawned The Slim Shady LP, released in 1999. Although, in true Eminem style, the hit singles dealt with explicit themes, including disposing of his wifes body on 97 Bonnie and Clyde and killing his wife and her lover on Guilty Conscience, it was one of the most popular albums that year, going triple platinum. Since exploding on to the scene, Eminem has gone on to release seven equally successful albums - The Marshall Mathers LP sold 1.76 million copies in its first week, The Eminem Show poked fun at boy bands of the time and political figures, and has been certified 10-times platinum, Encore featured hits such as Just Lose It and Like Toy Soldiers, and Relapse, Refill, Recovery and his highly-anticipated sequel, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, which is due to be released on November 5, have ensured audiences have been hooked to his music for nearly 20 years. A 13-time Grammy and Oscar winner, Eminem has sold 80 million albums, scanned 120 million singles and had 2.5 billion views online. And its clear the Kiwis love him hes one of the successful chart acts of all time here, with seven of his eight albums going to number one. Still a twisted SOB, still winning critics over with his outrageous word play and unabashed celebrity critique, and still making music that speaks to everyone. Eminem is many things but in February 2014 at Western Springs he is one thing only - the biggest cross generational rap artist in the world playing a show the likes of which New Zealand has never seen before. Lose yourself? You bet.
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Stevvi Alexander is quite possibly one of the most charming artists I have ever talked with. In a broad Californian accent and calm, positive manner, she out lines her career as a singer/songwriter and performer. Alexander, whos currently in Melbourne with Cirque Du Soleil, has been singing professionally for over 15 years and has toured with legends such as Diana Ross, Sheryl Crow, Brian McKnight, Macy Gray, Britney Spears, and Common. Shes known as the Celebrity Wonder working with many big names and as a backup singer shes leant her talents to many triumphs including Incubuss Morning View, Macy Grays The Id and Mike Posners 31 Minutes to Takeoff. Plus shes done stage time with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Gwen Stefani, Elton John and Justin Timberlake. To name but a few. Alexander began her career in the church, where both parents are Pentecostal preachers at the Shield of Faith in Pomona, California. Yes its a clich of sorts. A singer starting off like this? But thats how it started. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University and an MA in Music therapy at NYU she headed down the performance path. Presently, its Michael Jackson whos keeping her busy. Shes one of three vocalists in a touring show described by the New York Post as a lavish show, featuring the companys trademark spectacular acrobatics and stunning visuals, Immortal is a celebration of Jacksons music and career. The show was created by first time Cirque-writer and Director Jamie King, whos worked with everybody from Madonna to Rihanna, Britney Spears and Shakira, and is Music Directed by Jackson collaborator Greg Phillinganes (Bad and Dangerous concert tours). Whilst Immortal is more of a concert event it still has the flamboyance of a Cirque show. In fact, she notes, Jackson was a Cirque fan, even visiting their headquarters in Montreal. She sings a number of Jacksons songs including Just Cant Stop Loving You, surrounded by black and white swans. In other scenes mummies and ghouls get funky (Thriller), and dangerous automaton invade the stage for They Dont Really Care About Us, accompanied by a dangerous pole-dancing act. Given that Jackson has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons, how did she feel about being tied up with this project? Good question, another charming smile down the phone. You know that is sad. He does get in the news for all the wrong reasons. But its part of what makes up who he was. The end result is the amazing music and life that he led and this show is a celebration of that.
TIM GRUAR SEE HER PERFORM: STEVVI ALEXANDER IN CIRQUE DU SOLEILS MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WED 30 OCT SUN 03 NOV VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND
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Get ready for chilly fall nights with these spirited Halloween-inspired crew socks by HotSox. Varied jack-o-lanterns, black cats and candles are printed on the socks, boasting true October pride; the colorblocked hem completes the look. RRP $7.00 lordandtaylor.com

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The first time I met electronic artist/composer Rhian Sheehan was when I was babysitting his daughter, Niva. Hed just released his first album Paradigm Shift on the fledgling label Loop. It was constructed in the dingy spare room of his Newtown flat. Yet despite this tiny biosphere his subjects, and atmosphere, were vast - as vast as the universe itself. There are a number of cinematic elements that creep over into my personal projects from that composition work, he tells me over lunch at a Wellington caf. Although I havent fully given up on the childrens toy fetish. Sheehans grinning as he recalls how he came to write much of the themes of his third album Standing in Silence around the results of a few mad hours mucking about with the comb and workings of Nivas wind-up music box. The dinky metallic tune formed the basis of many of the pieces on the project. These surface again in his latest work Stories from Elsewhere. This is a departure (from the last one, which was inspired by a trip to India). Its a set of experimental lullabies, all quite delicate, esoteric, ethereal. Sheehans teamed up with a number of players from the album including Andy Hummel (Rosie Tin Teacaddy, Woolshed Sessions), Ryan Prebble (The Nudge, Fly My Pretties), Jeff Boyle (Jakob), Steve Bremmer (The Adults), Sheehans wife Raashi Malik (Rhombus), Mailee Matthews (Charlie Ash), Jane Peirard, Ed Zuccolio (Harbour City Electric) and members of the Orchestra Wellington to create a rare aural and visual treat at the Wellington Opera House in early November: Stories form Elsewhere - Live. Given the gossamer quality of the music on Stories form Elsewhere, I wondered how they would translate to the stage. We performed Standing in Silence at the Opera House and were really surprised. We didnt expect such a large audience for this ethereal ambient music. This time there will be songs from Stories form Elsewhere mixed with other pieces, moments of quiet with moments of loudness. Itll be more dynamic this time. A sonic undulation I suggest. A wry smile is the reply. He explains that the musicians from the session will join him on stage, so the orchestra is really a mere extension of that, all be it a more crowded proposition! The show will include highlights from the Stories form Elsewhere album and also multi-media work from a past collaborator Gareth moon (Pleasure Kraft). Visuals will include HD time-lapse photography of New Zealand landscapes and starscapes from Auckland photographer Joseph Michael, making this a very special event - for every compartment of your celestial cerebellum.
TIM GRUAR SEE HIM LIVE: RHIAN SHEEHAN SAT 02 NOV OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON

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Create a spooky atmosphere this Halloween with these Skull Battery Lights. If you are planning on having a party this Halloween, then these lights are the perfect choice. They are battery powered, enabling you to place them anywhere. RRP $28.00 fishpond.co.nz

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Create a spooky atmosphere with this powerful Fog Machine! 1000 watt Fog Machine produces thick fog almost instantly and is controlled by a remote with a 6ft cord. RRP $72.00 partycity.com

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REVIEW: NINTENDO 2DS

The 2DS is the entry-level device in Nintendos handheld lineup, with an RRP of around $180 in New Zealand. Next is the 3DS itself, with an RRP of around $280. Finally, we have the flagship 3DS XL handheld, at around $350. All three models are completely compatible with all 3DS software and almost all DS software - none can play games that used the GBA port on the DS / DS Lite for peripherals, like Guitar Hero on Tour. The two main differences separating the 2DS from its older brothers are: 1) it doesnt fold up like a clamshell, and 2) it doesnt display 3D. Well, why not just buy a 3DS and switch off the slider, you ask? The target market for the 2DS is young children (for whom the 3D display of the 3DS might damage their eyes) - since you cant accidentally turn on 3D here, theres no risk of the kids making a potentially harmful mistake with the 2DS. The console is wedge-shaped, and is thinner at the bottom of the unit than it is at the top. The triggers at the top are quite a lot larger than those on the 3DS and the XL, theyve also got a nice concave curve shape, helping your fingers first locate and then stay in position when using them. As far as brightness goes, I could detect no difference between the levels on the 2DS and those on other 3DS systems. Battery life seems similar to the other 3DS systems, too, at between 3.5 and 5 hours of gaming, depending on your settings. Because of the devices flat form-factor, Nintendo have had more freedom with where the controls are placed. Rather than stick with the 3DS design, which shoves all the buttons into the bottom half, the designers have wisely slid things up quite a bit, with most of the controls now sitting alongside the top screen (or, in the case of the d-pad, in line with where the hinge would be, were the 2DS also a clamshell.) This helps contribute to the consoles overall high comfort rating; it feels nicely balanced in adult hands and doesnt feel too heavy (or large) for kids to use, either. Its not intended for core gamers, so the fact that it actually serves that market pretty well is an impressive feat. For younger members of the family, its a nobrainer. Get two of em.
Alan Bell

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The Empire
137 Victoria

2013 - The Empire struck back - new management and a major make-over. The perfect venue for this years Christmas function boasting 4 areas including a huge coverable open air bar. For intimate functions of 30, to parties of 400 or more. We pride ourselves on our can do attitude. Venue hire enquiries to: (09) 373 4389 functions@ empire.co.nz

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Ellerslie Racecourse

While most Aucklanders are busy rushing through the streets under the stresses of the season, you can be celebrating the festive season in a truly unique way! Ellerslie Racedays are a great mix of the finest entertainment, food, fashion and horse racing and the Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Summer Series on December 11th is an afternoon not to be missed! Hospitality packages start from $39 per person. Visit ellerslie.co.nz for tickets and more information

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91 Small Rd, Silverdale

Put a twist in your christmas party this year at Rainbows End. The team are skilled in organising all aspects of event from entertainment to catering. Be quick to secure preferred dates for this Christmas. Also available for conferences and birthday parties. Contact 09 262 2030 info@rainbowsend.co.nz

Step into Snowplanets winter wonderland from 1st November and enjoy the most FUN Christmas celebration in Auckland! Enjoy a Christmas Buffet or a 3 course Banquet with full views of the slope or include snow activities. Quote HARK at the time of booking to receive 10% off your Snow & Dine Package, T&Cs apply. Call 09 427 0167 for more info.

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If youre for a fabulous Christmas venue then go no further than Shanghai Lils in Parnell. Shanghai Lils is all about escapism. I want to provide an extraordinary setting where people feel free to let dramas unfold in their lives. Phone for bookings 09 358 0868 - 311

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The jewell in the crown of Parnell for over 150 years, The Windsor Castle has 4 space to cater for your work function this Xmas. From 30 punters in the Craft Room to 400 in Juice Bar. Contact Helen on 09 356 3650 or helen@thewindsor.co.nz

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Armageddon is set to go up in flames with the V for Vendetta inspired Burning Man, standing at seven metres tall, it will burn to the ground to launch the countrys biggest gaming and fantasy and expo. Len Julian of The Pyro Company Fireworks says that V will have some tricks up his sleeve and that they cant wait to set him ablaze, hes going to be spectacular. Armageddon organiser William Geradts says, [the burning man] is a bit rebellion and a lot of fun. Something outer-worldly almost, which fits in perfectly with the expo. The effigy, however, is only the beginning of the expo, which is lighting up on Fri 25 Oct at Aucklands ASB Showgrounds. Armageddon is loaded with Hobbits (Billy Boyd, Pippin in Lord Of the Rings), magic (Evanna Lynch, Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter) and the zombies slayers slaughtering Governor from The Walking Dead (David Morrissey, the Governor in The Walking Dead). There are also members of the current Dr Who series, stars from Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica, Rocky Horror Picture Show and the lengthy list of names from the worlds of gaming and anime. Geradts says, were bringing in such a diverse range of guests this year, that were expecting an even wider spread of fans than usual. There truly is something for everyone. Zombies are the new Vampires and with The Walking Dead being such a television phenomenon Geradt says theyre expecting a huge turnout for David Morrissey and Evanna Lynch, who is the first ever Harry Potter star to attend the expo. This years expo covers and intertwines magic with fantasy and gaming, film and television like none other before it. The releases of the Playstation 4 and Xbox One are monumental to the event with Call Of Duty Ghosts and World Of Tanks on display for gamers as well as some of the best gamers from New Zealand and Australia offering pointers in a live demo arena.

Geradts says, the growth in gaming, plus massive growth in the popularity of sci-fi means this years Armageddon will be a truly huge event. The main event floor will have massive displays of Wargaming, Nintendo, Nerf, Activision, Warner Brothers, Playstation, Dell and Microsoft as well as exclusive gaming previews and displays. Were delighted, says Geradt, to have so much fun stuff for people to see and try, including the most gaming and console previews at any one site in the country. Alongside the gaming and main floors of the event there will be film screenings and live action from everything from a Pokemon screening to a live performances of anime soundtracks and live wrestling from New Zealands own Impact Pro Wrestling. Stars of the small and silver screens will be rubbing shoulders with their fans, available for autographs and pictures, theyll be joined by names from the comic book industry such as Dan Slott, the writer of Spiderman and Dean Rankin, The Simpsons comic artist, as well as Kevin Eastman the co-creator of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Matt Melvin. Were really looking forward to having Matt Melvin, says Geradts, the artist of the internet comic sensation Cyanide and Happiness on board for first time. Armageddon will be rounded out by staple events including; a Dragon Ball Z Kamehameha contest, Lasertag, Magic The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournaments, eating competitions, Cosplay parades and gaming contests. This years show is set to break last years 50,000 people, and with such a line-up and days of events, no matter which day you attend it will be a day to remember.
SEBASTIAN MACKAY FRI 25 OCT - SUN 27 OCT ASB SHOWGROUNDS, AUCKLAND

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