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    Sceptic Kiwi Heading to New South Wales

    Nominated to be one of five international bloggers, I promise to be entertaining and represent New Zealand responsibly. If that is possible?

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    Interview /// Concrete Playground Meets An Emerald City

    We catch up with Rueben Bonner from An Emerald City to talk politics, fashion, chimps, Jack Nicholson and blogging.

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    Ni**as in Paris – Kanye and Jay Z Video

    Viewer discretion is advised. Should you be a known sufferer of photosensitive epilepsy, be warned, this shit is cray!

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    Von Zipper at the Concrete Playground Pool Party

    The weather tried to dampen spirits at the first Concrete Playground Pool Party but failed. Von Zipper were there and made this sweet snippet of the day.

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    Monteith’s National Cider Day

    Sunday, February 12, 2012

    Sale Street, Auckland

    It certainly won't have the same effect National Nude Day did back in the early noughties. However, the offer of a free Cider on a Sunday at one of Auckland's sunniest garden bars surely warrants a mention.

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    Roxette

    Saturday, February 11, 2012

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    Has unfortunately been cancelled.

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    Fat Boy Slim, Skrillex, Die Antwoord and Porter Robinson

    Friday, March 2, 2012

    Spark Arena, Auckland

    Featuring one of the original party starters, through to the new generation of leading music producers, New Zealand's Rhythm and Vines have teamed up with Australia's Future Touring to deliver possibly one of the most eclectic, mashed up lineups Auckland has ever seen. With General Admission tickets all gone, and only limited seated tickets available, the tin roof of Vector Arena will surely be tested with some of the world's best producers of dance, hip hop and yes, NZ's most loved but hated genre dubstep. For the lucky few who secured VIP upgrades, it was announced last night that the popular Puma Social will be present, which will indeed provide plenty of contest and amusement up in amongst the VIP area.

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    Design Your Very Own Pumped up Kicks

    Converse will offer it's fans the opportunity of designing their own pair of Converse's, and then enabling them to sell these shoes to their own friends, via their own storefront.

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    Shenandoah Davis

    Saturday, February 4, 2012

    The Wine Cellar, Newton

    With support from Nadia Reid and Luckless, expect to hear eclectic, melancholic performances at one of Auckland's leading indie live music venues.

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    Macbeth – Shakespeare in the Park

    Friday, February 10, 2012

    Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna

    It is good. It was also meant to be enjoyed live, with a few drinks, while standing around with friends as the summer evening settles above you at North Shore’s iconic amphitheatre venue.

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    Life after The Bloggers 2011

    People have asked, what ever happened to the winners of The Bloggers 2011, so we decided to check in on our winners and see how life is treating them after what was a fascinating 2011.

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    Giveaways /// Win tickets to Killer Elite and Weekend

    From a boy meets boy, cinematic love story through to 'may the best man live' action thriller, Concrete Playground has five double passes to giveaway.

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    Terrifyingly Beautiful

    Every now and then, some footage comes along that makes you truly appreciate the power of mother nature and the comfort of your couch as you watch footage of one of the biggest days seen at the infamous Teahupoo in Tahiti.

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    Andrew Dickeson

    Wednesday, January 18, 2012

    1885 Britomart, Auckland

    Playing a one off show at the 1885 Britomart, thanks to the Creative Jazz Club, this is your chance to enjoy a fine wine and listen to world class musicians.

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    Top 5 Franklin Road Christmas Lights

    Concrete Playground chooses their favourites from the Franklin Road Christmas Lights

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    High Stakes

    Monday, December 26, 2011

    1885 Britomart, Auckland

    Following on from the celebrations at the Boxing Day Races in Ellerslie, if you are in need of more, then our pick of the afterparties would be to head along to 1885 for High Stakes.

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    Concrete Playground Pool Party

    If you are heading to Gisborne this New Years to celebrate at Rhythm and Vines, you probably don't want to miss this.

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    Tattooed Lego

    The tough stickers certainly make the hard working LEGO men look that much more tougher

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    Unknown Mortal Orchestra

    Saturday, December 17, 2011

    The Kings Arms, Newton

    Unknown Mortal Orchestra is the new exciting project for former guitarist of The Mint Chicks Ruban Neilson. Ruban cleverly exited the New Zealand music scene to establish UMO in Portland, partnering with Portland local Jake Portrait and teenage prodigy Julien Ehrich. And not surprisingly, New Zealand's indie community are excited for the return of Ruban and his new project. Playing shows in Auckland and Wellington this December, and returning for the Big Day Out, we are very excited to see what comes from the unknown.

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    Interview /// Concrete Playground Meets The ARC

    Concrete Playground meets Mike Hall. One third of The ARC and Arcade

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