• News

    The Five Best New Summer Drinking Spots in Auckland

    Where we quenched our thirst in Auckland's summer of 2012/2013.

  • News

    NZ Pie Truck Hits The Big Apple

    The humble NZ pie is taking on The Big Apple

  • News

    Concrete Playground Meets Chef Hayden McMillan

    Concrete Playground sits down with Tribeca Head Chef Hayden McMillan and also offers our readers the chance to win some Peroni.

  • News

    Review /// Mary Poppins at The Civic

    A simply delightful rendition of the childhood classic. Keen for a dose of nostalgia? Look no further than the London sky line, aka The Civic Theatre.

  • Event

    Red Hot Chili Peppers

    Tue, 15 Jan, 2013

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    Get along to this gig. It'll be good for ya. The first show sold out in 2 hours, don't be a dope and miss this one too.

  • Event

    Unknown Mortal Orchestra

    Thu, 10 Jan, 2013

    Cassette Nine, Auckland

    Come build some islands in the sky and meet the smiling alligator with Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

  • Event

    Boyz II Men

    Tue, 4 Dec, 2012

    Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

    Best get that romancy side out, fellas. After these boys hit town your girlfriends are going to expect you to be well rehearsed in old fashioned, knee-buckling chivalry.

  • Event

    Crystal Castles

    Tue, 15 Jan, 2013

    Studio, K Road, Newton

    The Toronto-based duo of Alice Glass and Ethan Kath are back to headline their one off Auckland show.

  • Event

    Animal Collective

    Mon, 14 Jan, 2013

    The Powerstation, Mt Eden Terrace

    This will be a return visit to Auckland for the group, and they will without a doubt be rocking the Powerstation to no end.

  • Event

    Alabama Shakes

    Tue, 15 Jan, 2013

    The Powerstation, Mt Eden Terrace

    Not only is Alabama Shakes a band who've kicked soul music back into the future with an insane reputation for their live performances, they've also got a name that's inherently cool. The quartet is fronted by Brittany Howard, who at the ripe old age of 22 has already been noted for her throaty howls, and has been pinned as the next big thing. Critics everywhere have labelled their debut album Boys & Girls as one of the albums of 2012.

  • Event

    Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

    Sat, 21 Jul, 2012

    Powerstation, Auckland

    Throw in a few trobones and trumpets and you've got one hell of a night ahead of you.

  • Event

    Jed And Hera

    Sun, 8 Jul, 2012

    Khuja Lounge, Auckland

    Playing at Khuja Lounge on Sunday, Jed and Hera is perfect sign off to a Wintery weekend.

  • Event

    2012 World Press Photo Exhibition

    Fri, 22 Jun - Sun, 15 Jul 2012

    The Nathan Club, Auckland

    This event is world renowned - a truly, perspective changing, challenging and incredible experience. It is difficult to understate that this is an exhibition that should not be missed.

  • Event

    Spud

    Tue, 19 Jun, 2012

    Hawkins Theatre, Auckland

    My Mum made me read this book. It's a really memorable story. With Cleese at the helm, there's little doubt the stage show will be anything less than a fantastic rendition.

  • Event

    Margaritas And Manicures

    Wed, 20 Jun, 2012

    The Library Bar, Auckland

    Leave your grubby hubby behind and lock in a girly night at The Library Bar. I mean, let's be honest, a manicure with your margarita? Hell yeezie.

  • Event

    Lenny Henry

    Sun, 24 Jun, 2012

    ASB Theatre, Auckland

    The dust from The Comedy Festival has barely settled and we're already set for the next roll out of lols.

  • Event

    Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

    Fri, 22 Jun - Sat, 23 Jun 2012

    Aotea Centre

    Recently re-popularised by the TV show Any Dream Will Do, this is the latest, greatest version of this musical sensation. Warm up a Winter evening and get along while this famous show's in town.

  • Event

    The Agony And Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs

    Sun, 24 Jun, 2012

    Maidment Theatre, Albert Park

    One of the most controversial pieces of modern theatre is set to polarise audiences on June 24th at the Maidment Theatre. Mike Daisey pulls back the curtain veiling America’s most mysterious technology icon with a wickedly funny tale of pride, beauty, lust, and industrial design. Daisey illuminates the war taking us on a journey from China to Silicon Valley highlighting the human price we pay for our high-tech toys. This one-off performance of this notorious work brings together some of Silo’s illustrious veterans alongside some of New Zealand’s most beloved personalities. Oliver Driver, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, David Fane, Toni Potter, Nick D, Charlie McDermott and Simon Wilson all help to break up the monologue to perform this one-hander, subverting it in a style that has become synonymous with Silo.

  • Event

    Goodshirt Skinny Mirror EP Release

    Fri, 6 Jul, 2012

    The Bacco Room, Auckland

    Like any good welcome back meets EP release party meets a timely Friday night tour date, it's safe to say you can expect something of a big night.

  • News

    The Hour’s Latest Headlines Brought To You By Your Coffee Sleeve

    Y&R had the innovative thought to to turn a coffee cup sleeve into a social opportunity.

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