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    Win a Double Pass to Tiny Ruins

    See the dreamy New Zealand artist who's casually worked with David Lynch, and toured with Neil Finn, Sharon van Etten and Calexico.

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    Basement Jaxx to play exclusive DJ Set in Westhaven

    They were last here in 2000 for an infamous set at the Big Day Out.

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    Win a Double Pass to Madeira

    Win tickets to the ex-Yumi Zouma frontwoman's show at Whammy.

  • Guide

    Your Socialiser Guide to the Weekend in Auckland

    Weekends are precious. Just over two and a quarter glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility.

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    Auckland City Limits Reschedules for March 2018

    Not even Kendrick could save the festival from hitting a roadblock in 2017.

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    Your Socialiser Guide to the Weekend in Wellington

    Weekends are precious. Just over two and a quarter glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility.

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    A Massive LEGO Christmas Tree is Coming to Auckland

    The tree will stand over 10 metres tall and weigh 3.5 tonnes.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Hip-Hop MC Raiza Biza

    The Hamilton-based MC discussing his artistry and the importance of passing down knowledge to the hip-hop artists of tomorrow.

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    Golding's Free Dive is Throwing a Big Dia de los Muertos Party

    A little pre-siesta fiesta to observe Day of the Dead and Garage Project's new drop.

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    Wellington's Eyegum Collective Have Launched a New Music Festival

    Championing a 'do-it-together' spirit and first-rate underground music.

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    Splore Festival Unveil Their Second Artist Lineup

    More entertainment for the country's greatest dress up party.

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    The Second Lineup Has Been Announced For Rhythm and Vines

    Over 100 acts are now scheduled to perform at the country's longest running New Year's festival.

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    Hilarious Dance Party Crap Music Rave Is Returning to New Zealand

    Helping us laugh at the musical hiccups of others.

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    Watch Glen Hansard Sing Inside the Sails of the Sydney Opera House

    Experience a completely new angle of this iconic performance venue.

  • News

    An Intercontinental Lineup Has Been Announced For WOMAD

    For fans of ska-punk, laidback bossa nova, New Orleans brass, dubstep and everything in between.

  • News

    The Finalists Have Been Announced For the 2016 NZ Music Awards

    All vying for the prestigious golden bottle opener.

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    Against the Grain: How Geneva Alexander-Marsters Conveys Her Culture and Ideas Through Music

    Follow the journey of Auckland's fearless creatives doing things on their own terms.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Electric Wire Hustle

    Defying genres and reaching for a higher state of being.

  • Guide

    Your Guide to Wellington's Freshest Exhibitions in October

    October sees a flood of students dotting Wellington with new exhibitions.

  • News

    The Winners of 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Awards Have Been Announced

    "A light-hearted song about taking someone to Mars and lying in the dirt, drinking Cognac and listening to records."

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    Iconic Music Venue The Kings Arms Tavern is Up For Sale

    What the industry would call a 'bum note'.

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    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced For Splore 2017

    If beachside dancing and mid-ocean listening weren't already enough.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Kittens Of The Internet

    New music, Channel Orange and beating the shit out of your inner critic.

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    The Top Five Finalists For The 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Have Been Announced

    The most prestigious prize in New Zealand songwriting.

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    Prince's Paisley Park to Open for Tours

    Paisley Park is in your heart.

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    A Sit Down With Finn Andrews of The Veils

    Songwriting, spirituality and the love of making an ungodly racket.

  • News

    The Six Best Dates In Auckland This September

    Some bonding activity ideas for you and your other half this month.

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    The Five Best Dates in Auckland This August

    Take a friend, take your S/O, take that person with who you have a thing but you're not putting any labels on it.

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    Announcing the Twenty Best New Zealand Songs of the Past Year

    Regardless of sales figures and chart success.

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    Win Tickets to Ladyhawke at the Powerstation

    New Zealand's foremost synth-pop juggernaut.

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