• News

    Virgin Mobile to Live Stream Splendour in the Grass

    Australia's favourite mid-winter music festival kicks off this Friday, with some amazing acts gracing Belongil Fields in Byron Bay.

  • Bar

    Papa's Pizza - CLOSED

    61 Sandringham Road, Sandringham

    From the front it looks like just a takeaway pizzeria, but on entry we were ushered through the kitchen into a charming garden restaurant dotted with candles.

  • Event

    The Amazing Spiderman

    Wednesday, July 4 - Saturday, August 4, 2012

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    It begs the question: did we really need this movie? And the short answer is ‘no’, particularly when the plot bears so much similarity to the first Raimi film of 2002. However, it’s also the best Spider-Man movie to date.

  • News

    Two El Jimador Tequila, Lemon, Lime and Bitters On Us

    Find out how to get two free el Jimador Tequila Lemon, Lime & Bitters.

  • News

    Netsky’s New Album Drops

    Netsky's new album '2' has dropped and boy is it good.

  • News

    Parklife 2012 Lineup Released

    Arguably one of Australia's best festival circuits, Parklife 2012 lineup has been released.

  • Event

    Ruby Frost

    Thursday, June 21, 2012

    Pony Club, Auckland

    Frost and her band of ice wardens will perform an electric set of brand-new album material

  • Event

    Silo Cinema presents The Breakfast Club

    Friday, June 15, 2012

    Silo Park, North Wynyard, Auckland

    Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong, but we think you’re crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us… In the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain…Brian Johnson …and an athlete…Andy Clark …and a basket case…Allison Reynolds …a princess…Claire Standish …and a criminal…John Bender Does that answer your question?… Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club. Win yourself a $35 Meal Voucher to be redeemed at one of many food vendors available at Silo Cinema. It also includes a serving of Mulled Wine for you and a friend. Click Find out more for details.

  • News

    Giveaways /// Win a Case of Rochfort Rees Wine for your Office

    And in this case (excuse the pun), we are able to provide you with the opportunity to hook your workmates up with a case of some quality New Zealand wine thanks to Rochfort Rees Wine Co.

  • Event

    Ghostface Killah

    Thursday, June 7, 2012

    The Powerstation, Mt Eden Terrace

    As the most prolific and productive record maker from the Wu pantheon, Ghostface has had a successful career in his own right.

  • Event

    Minuit

    Friday, June 8, 2012

    1885 Britomart, Auckland

    This kiwi trio with the french name have been jigglin' hips in Haiti, Hanoi, Helsinki & Herne Bay. Now they are back in Auckland for a special show at 1885.

  • Event

    Zowie: The Love Demolition Launch

    Friday, June 8, 2012

    04:20, Newton

    A pint-sized performer with a killer live show, Zowie (Zoe Fleury) is a dynamic force to be reckoned with.

  • Event

    Henrietta Harris: Hold Still

    Saturday, May 26 - Sunday, June 10, 2012

    Underneath Agnus Curran, Ponsonby

    Henrietta's leading illustrative work will be on display at the gallery based right next to Agnus Curran, one of Ponsonby's most popular cafes.

  • News

    The V Motion Project

    The V Motion project will follow NZ Music Producer Joel Little and his team of Tech Developers, as they aim to crack the technology behind music software Ableton and the Xbox Kinect.

  • Event

    Opossum

    Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2, 2012

    The Lucha Lounge, Newmarket

    Bringing Opossom to life, Kody Neilson (The Mint Chicks) will be joined on stage by Bic Runga in the role of chanteuse and multi-instrumentalist, and former fellow Mint Chick Michael Logie on bass guitar duties. Performances by the band have been receiving rave reviews, from opening Laneway Festival earlier this year – to shows in London. It should be a very special performance at The Lucha Lounge for those quick enough to get tickets (all shows are sold out) or lucky enough to win them. And, Concrete Playground has secured a double pass for one lucky reader. Click find out more for details.

  • Event

    Cairo Knife Fight, Autozamn, Knives at Noon at The Whiskey Live

    Wednesday, May 30, 2012

    The Whiskey, Ponsonby

    This Wednesday, tom-tom attack drummer Nick Gaffeney and blood-drenched axe work guitarist Aaron Tokona take the stage as the two piece sensation Cairo Knife Fight, along with Autozamn and Knives at Noon.

  • News

    Is That You With Perrier?

    Spot you or your friend with Perrier and win.

  • News

    Sneak Preview into The Paper Pirates

    Those cheeky Shutter Pirates are at it again. Here is a sneak preview of ten submissions for the first ever Paper Pirates Exhibition.

  • News

    Spotify Lands in New Zealand

    Spotify has opened it's song filled doors to New Zealand.

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