• Guide

    Eight Gigs to See in Auckland This November

    There's a gig for everyone this November.

  • News

    Rhythm and Vines Drops Its Second Artist Lineup for 2018

    The festival returns for its 16th year this December.

  • News

    Nick Cave Is Bringing His Intimate Solo Show to New Zealand

    This new show will see the Aussie music legend blend candid conversation, storytelling and piano solos.

  • News

    An Amy Winehouse Hologram Is Set to Tour Worldwide in 2019

    It'll feature a holographic version of the late songstress crooning her hits, accompanied by a live band and on-stage singers.

Latest Guides
  • News

    A Guide to Live Music Venues in Auckland

    Whether you're after a refined evening of chamber music, looking to become part of the show or hide away in a cosy corner, Auckland has you covered when it comes to sampling live music.

  • News

    Nicki Minaj to Headline New One-Night, One-Stage Festival

    Australia's clash-free festival is jumping the ditch next January.

  • News

    Courtney Barnett and Gang of Youths Headline Laneway Festival's Huge 2019 Lineup

    This year, the lineup is filled with some big Aussie names.

  • News

    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Splore 2019

    The shoreside festival returns to Tapapakanga Regional Park next February.

Latest Places
  • Cafe

    This That

    57 Lorne St , Auckland City

    A glimmer of hope for what the rest of Lorne Street could soon become.

  • Bar

    Scarlett Slimms & Lucky

    476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland

    Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.

  • Bar

    Cassette Nine

    Vulcan Lane, Auckland

    Any place that can pull off jeans as wallpaper has two thumbs up in my book.

  • Restaurant

    Miss Clawdy

    12 Jellicoe Street, Auckland

    There is a sassy new lady in town ready to serve you some good ol' fashioned soul food. Introducing Miss Clawdy, the newest feather in Wynyard Quarter's culinary cap.

  • News

    The Five Best New Zealand Songs From the Past Year Have Been Announced

    Including a pop earworm, a breakup ballad and peppy psychedelic funk.

  • News

    Wu-Tang Clan Is Coming to New Zealand

    All nine members will play the acclaimed 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' album in full for the first time in New Zealand.

  • News

    Takapuna's Food, Wine and Music Festival Will Return in 2019

    Jump the harbour next February for this celebration of local food, drink and tunes.

  • News

    Waterfront Music Festival Wondergarden Returns for 2018

    The inner city festival is back for its third run.

  • News

    A Huge Touring Spice Girls Exhibition Is Currently Spicing Up the UK

    It features more than 7000 items, including the Spice Bus from 'Spice World'.

Latest Events
  • News

    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Northern Bass 2018

    The bass-heavy festival will return for its eighth year this December.

  • News

    Flight of the Conchords Are Making a Return to TV Screens

    The duo's one-off live special will air in the US in October.

  • News

    Street-Wide Music Festival The Others Way Is Back for 2018

    The festival known for championing local independent music is back for its fourth year.

  • News

    Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. Pop-Up Shop Is Coming to Auckland

    The pop-up will be selling limited-edition 'DAMN.' merch — and Lamar himself may also make surprise appearances.

  • News

    The 20 Best New Zealand Songs From the Past Year Have Been Announced

    Including a pop earworm, a breakup ballad and peppy psychedelic funk.

  • News

    The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Bay Dreams 2019

    Carry your NYE shenanigans into 2019 with London electronica, New Orleans rap and reggae fusion.

  • News

    International Filmmakers Announced to Speak at NZIFF 2018

    Featuring an Academy Award nominated filmmaker, the makers of a 'counter-narrative to Australian mythology' and a documentary maker exploring the relationship between roller-skating rinks, hip hop culture and property developers.

  • News

    A New Music Festival Will Land in Auckland This September

    Electronica meets hip hop at this new festival.

  • News

    A Huge Program Has Been Announced for Matariki Festival 2018

    Mark the arrival of Māori New Year with a massive street party, gourmet hāngi and an illuminated parade.

  • News

    A Live Aid-Style Concert Will Be Held at Eden Park Next Year

    In an effort to save one million premature babies.

  • News

    Bob Dylan Will Return to New Zealand to Play Two Stadium Shows

    The living legend will return to our shores for two shows that will showcase six decades of songs.

  • News

    Childish Gambino Is Bringing His Three-Day Concert Experience to New Zealand

    The immersive virtual reality and multi-sensory concert experience will be held this November.

  • Guide

    Thirteen Picks for Auckland Arts Festival 2018

    Street pyrotechnics, Vietnamese bamboo circus, a walk-through labyrinth and lunar drama — there's no excuse for sitting at home this March.

  • News

    This Project Is Capturing the Final Days of Golden Dawn: Tavern of Power

    The cultural hub will live on through multi-camera footage and multi-track recordings.

  • News

    Auckland's Four-Day Fashion Festival Is Back for 2018

    The program features 30 free events from 25 central city boutiques, brands and retailers.

  • News

    Your Guide to Splore 2018

    Strange and intriguing performances, soul nourishing workshops and an eco-friendly kaupapa — here's what to expect at the annual beachside festival.

  • News

    Rooftop Sunday Session Anno Domini Is Back for 2018

    Bringing together three influential dance producers.

  • News

    Australasia's Heaviest Dance Festival Is Coming to Auckland

    Celebrate Easter weekend with every genre under the dance umbrella.

  • News

    YouTube Is Set to Launch Its Own Music Subscription Service

    Called Remix, it's slated to be up and running by March 2018.

  • News

    Smales Farm Drops Its Summer Entertainment Lineup

    It's shaping up to be one helluva summer at the North Shore community space.

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