• News

    This New Multi-City Music Festival Will Celebrate Female Artists

    More than 20 artists will assemble to mark International Women's Day.

  • News

    Ten Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows to Add to Your 2019 Must-Watch List

    If you're going to binge watch something this year, make sure it's of the highest possible quality.

  • News

    'The Notebook' Is Being Turned Into a Stage Musical

    Nicholas Sparks' famous romantic drama is headed to Broadway — and they should probably just hand out tissues with every ticket.

  • News

    Beyond the Dots: Heather Lenz on Documenting Yayoi Kusama's Life and Work in 'Kusama: Infinity'

    The first-time filmmaker initially wanted to make a biopic about the iconic Japanese artist.

  • News

    One of the Retro Video Games From 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Is Available to Play Right Now

    You've played your way through the movie — now play one of 'Bandersnatch's retro video games.

  • News

    Ten Films You Need to See in 2019

    From Quentin Tarantino's star-studded Manson-era movie to the return of the screen's kookiest family.

  • News

    Watch the Creepy Trailer for Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' Follow-Up, 'Us'

    It promises to make you feel just as uneasy about your own reflection as 'Get Out' did about stirring cups of tea.

  • News

    You Can Watch the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure 'Black Mirror' Movie on Netflix Right Now

    Set in 1984 and following a computer programmer trying to create his dream game, the interactive effort features multiple story paths and endings.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Top Ten Films of 2018

    From beautiful black and white depictions of post-war Poland to heartbreaking tales from the Australian outback, here are the films you need to see before the year is out.

  • News

    A Look Inside Wes Anderson's First Curated Art Exhibition

    Along with partner Juman Malouf, the 'Isle of Dogs' director is overseeing an art exhibition for Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum.

  • News

    Here Comes the New 'Men in Black: International' Trailer

    Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson star in this fourth instalment in the series.

  • News

    You'll Be Able to Binge-Watch All Eight 'Harry Potter' Movies on Netflix in 2019

    The full magical set will hit the streaming service in January next year.

  • News

    Russian Activist Collective Pussy Riot Leads the Lineup for Wellington Fringe Festival 2019

    The group's 'Riot Days' is just one of the 137 shows taking place next March.

  • News

    Russian Activist Collective Pussy Riot Leads the Lineup for Auckland Fringe Festival 2019

    The group's 'Riot Days' is just one of the 91 shows taking place next February and March.

  • News

    Five Ways to Spend New Year's Eve in Wellington

    An inventive list of the happenings in Wellington for New Years Eve.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's 2018 Boxing Day Movie Smackdown

    Get maximum bang for your Kris Kringle gift voucher buck.

  • News

    You Can Watch Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands' Right Now

    The eight-part supernatural drama was filmed entirely in Queensland.

  • News

    The New 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Trailer Is Here with Plenty of Creature Feature Mayhem

    The giant Japanese monster is back in this sequel to 2014's 'Godzilla' — and it has super-sized company.

  • News

    New Zealand Festival Has Announced a Major Revamp for 2020

    Including changes to the festival programming, a residency program and a new annual immersive event.

  • News

    Four Works Have Been Announced for Silo Theatre's 2019 Season

    Spotlighting grown-up feelings, teenage hormones, wild karaoke and Bollywood dance numbers — the plays have been called 'blasts of electric intimacy'.

  • News

    Seven Dazzling Things You Can Do at Japan's Dreamlike Borderless Digital Art Museum

    A visit to this kaleidoscopic playground is worthy of a trip to Japan in itself.

  • News

    Seven Must-Read Books for Summer

    Including a controversial memoir, this year's Man Booker winner and the latest effort from the author behind 'Call Me By Your Name'.

  • News

    Superheroes and Horror Combine in the Trailer for Dark and Creepy New Thriller 'Brightburn'

    It stars Elizabeth Banks and is produced by 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn.

  • News

    Netflix's Adorable 'Dogs' Docuseries Has Your Heartwarming Holiday Binge Session Sorted

    One episode explores life in a dog sanctuary in the Costa Rican rainforest, another relays the tale of a Siberian Husky trapped in Syria. Grab the tissues.

  • News

    Ron Burgundy Is Staying Classy With His Own Podcast

    The fictional newscaster is back — and it's kind of a big deal.

  • News

    The Long-Awaited First Trailer for 'Avengers: Endgame' Is Here

    It's your first sneak peek at the eagerly anticipated sequel to 'Avengers: Infinity War'.

  • News

    The Ten Best Movies Hardly Anyone Saw in 2018

    With this year's big blockbusters hogging all the hype, you might have missed Nick Offerman as a songwriting dad and the suspenseful story of scaling Yosemite's Dawn Wall. Now's the time to catch up.

  • News

    The Pop-Up Globe Is Offering Groundling Tickets for Five Bucks

    Get caught up in the action, and probably splattered with fake blood, for only five bucks.

  • Guide

    Ten Gigs to See in Auckland This December

    It's the perfect season for gig hopping.

  • News

    One of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Rooms Has Taken Up Permanent Residence in Australia

    The pumpkin-filled installation is now on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

  • News

    A Huge Lineup Has Been Announced for Auckland Council's Open-Air Entertainment Series

    The 2019 edition will see 24 gigs and 26 films play out under the stars of Tamaki Makaurau.

  • News

    Netflix Is Turning All Your Favourite Roald Dahl Books Into Animated TV Shows

    A whopping 16 classic books — including 'The BFG', 'Esio Trot', 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' — will be hitting small screens soon.

  • News

    Another Trailer Has Dropped for Netflix's First Original Australian Series 'Tidelands'

    Filmed entirely in Queensland, the eight-part supernatural drama is hitting the small screen this December.

  • News

    An Immersive Harry Potter World Has Taken Over Singapore's Changi Airport

    Wander around snow-filled Hogsmeade Village and Diagon Alley, dress up in Hogswart robes and practise your Quidditch skills.

  • News

    New Zealand's Floating Music Festival Is Returning to Lake Tikitapu for 2019

    It comes hand in hand with a tense battle of the manus.

  • News

    The Royal New Zealand Ballet Announces Sensational 2019 Season

    Featuring a new series of world premieres, Swan Lake for the 21st century and a classic fairytale.

Tap and select Add to Home Screen to access Concrete Playground easily next time. x