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    Jason Derulo, Boyz II Men, Kelly Rowland and Flo Rida Are Heading Down Under for a Huge R&B Tour

    'Whatcha Say', 'End of the Road', 'Low', Destiny's Child songs — they'll all get a whirl at this nostalgic gig.

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    The Weeknd Has Added Extra Dates to His 2023 Tour Down Under Before General Tickets Even Go on Sale

    'The Idol' star will play second dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland on his huge 'After Hours Til Dawn' tour.

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    Joji Is Returning to Australia and New Zealand This Spring for His First-Ever Headline Tour

    Joji's 'Pandemonium' tour will hit arenas across Australia's east cost and Auckland in November.

  • News

    Fresh From Starring in 'The Idol', The Weeknd Is Bringing His 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour Down Under

    The Weeknd is heading to Australia and New Zealand this November and December, with Mike Dean and Chxrry22 in support.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney's Music Festival Will Give You Access to 300-Plus Performances Across 25 Venues

    SXSW Sydney is creating a bustling live music precinct for four days — with sets stretching from the Hollywood Hotel to Tumbalong Park.

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    Australian Electronic Favourites Pendulum Are Touring Their Latest Arena Shows Down Under This Spring

    The Perth-born drum-and-bass group will play five shows across Australia and New Zealand.

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    Ministry of Sound Is Hitting Spark Arena with a Massive Orchestra Show Filled with Dance Music

    Hear classical renditions of Basement Jaxx, Darude, Röyksopp, Underworld, Moby and more — played by an orchestra, and with live vocals.

  • News

    Electro Trailblazers Kraftwerk Have Just Announced a Huge 2023 Australian and New Zealand Tour

    Ahead of their time when they started making tunes in 1970, the German band is bringing its electronic music computer animations and performance art Down Under.

  • News

    Post Malone Is Bringing His World Tour to New Zealand in 2023

    Post Malone is coming to New Zealand this November, bringing his If Y'all Weren't Here I'd Be Crying tour to Auckland.

  • News

    Danny Brown and Thelma Plum Have Been Added to the 2023 Splendour in the Grass Lineup

    The festival's set times just dropped — and a replacement for Lewis Capaldi is set to be announced as soon as possible.

  • News

    The Victorian Government Has Declared Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour a Major Event to Stop Ticket Scalping

    Anyone reselling tickets for inflated prices will face fines of up to $554,760.

  • News

    Lewis Capaldi Has Cancelled His Splendour in the Grass Set and Other Tour Dates Down Under

    After playing Glastonbury, the 'Someone You Loved', 'Before You Go' and 'Wish You the Best' singer is taking some time out.

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    Foo Fighters Are Heading Down Under This Summer for a Hefty Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand

    This is a call to see the Dave Grohl-fronted band on their first headline tour of Australia and NZ since 2018.

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    Light It Up Is the New Wiz Khalifa-Headlined Hip Hop Festival That's Touring Down Under This Spring

    The 'Roll Up' and 'See You Again' rapper will be joined by Rae Sremmurd, Lola Brooke and Hooligan Hefs.

  • News

    Cat Power Talks Her Love of Bob Dylan, Making Thurston Moore Cry and New Music on the Horizon

    "Thurston Moore was in town and he said — he's gonna kill me — but he said 'Mr Tambourine Man' made him cry. Isn't that sweet?"

  • News

    Two of SXSW Austin's Biggest Yearly Parties Are Coming to Sydney for the Inaugural Australian Festival

    Dr Martens and Vans are bringing their annual music showcases Down Under — plus the first dose of local musicians have been added to the debut SXSW Sydney lineup.

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    Coachella's 2023 Livestream Is Back for Its Second Big Weekend — and the Set Times Are Here

    After Frank Ocean dropped out, Blink-182 have moved to the Coachella stage. Here's who else you can see, and when.

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    You Definitely Won't Be Livestreaming Frank Ocean at Coachella This Weekend Because He Just Dropped Out

    On the fest's first weekend, Ocean's set wasn't available to watch online. On its second weekend, he won't be on the bill at all.

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    The Fall Guy

    Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

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    Abigail

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    The directors of 'Ready or Not' turn their attention to monster movies in this deliciously entertaining heist-meets-vampire flick.

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    Challengers

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.

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    Back to Black

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.

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    Robot Dreams

    Thursday, April 25 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.

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    Origin

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington

    'Selma' and 'A Wrinkle in Time; filmmaker Ava DuVernay returns with a sensitive, sincere and supremely smart biopic that's also an exploration of caste systems.

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    Ahsin Ahsin: Turbo Croc 2.0

    Saturday, February 3 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    City Gallery Wellington, Wellington

    Prepare to step into an alternative world at this mind-bending exhibition.

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    Flora and Fizz at QT Wellington

    Saturday, February 10 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

    QT Wellington, Wellington

    Indulge in Perrier-Jouët's best drops at QT Wellington's Gallery Lounge.

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    Nostalgic Hip Hop and R&B Festival Juicy Is Bringing T-Pain, Ashanti and The Game Down Under in 2024

    Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are also on the bill, with the fest heading around Australia and New Zealand next January.

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    Here's Who You Can Livestream When Across Coachella's First 2023 Weekend — Including the Just-Added Blink-182

    The Californian festival has just dropped its set times, so get ready for a huge weekend on the couch.

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    The Full 2023 Splendour in the Grass Lineup Is Here with Flume, Mumford & Sons and Lewis Capaldi

    The Yeah Yeah Yeahs will also head to Byron Bay after dropping out in 2022, on a bill that includes Lizzo, Hilltop Hoods, Sam Fender, J Balvin and more.

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    Coachella Will Livestream All Six Stages Across Both Weekends in 2023 for the First Time Ever

    Make a date with your couch — you've got sets by Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean, Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers and more to livestream.

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    Lizzo Has Just Announced a Slate of Good As Hell Arena Shows for Her 2023 Trip Down Under

    As well as playing Splendour in the Grass, the rapper, singer and flautist will hit Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.

  • News

    About Damn Time: Lizzo Is Headlining Splendour in the Grass 2023

    Lizzo headlining Splendour? This'll be good as hell.

  • News

    Splendour in the Grass Has Locked in the July 2023 Dates for Its Huge 21st-Birthday Festival

    Save the date: the annual music fest will celebrate its latest milestone at North Byron Parklands this winter, hopefully with less mud.

  • News

    Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Are Bringing Their Huge World Tour Down Under This Autumn

    The hip hop icons will play shows in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this May as part of the 2023 leg of their NY State of Mind tour.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

    Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

    Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.

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    New Zealand Pop-Punk Band Goodnight Nurse Are Reuniting to Open for My Chemical Romance Next Month

    Start practising your scream-singing — Joel Little, Jaden Parkes and Rowan Crowe are heading back to the stage.

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    Drum and Bass Star Wilkinson Is Returning to New Zealand for a Nationwide Tour This Autumn

    The golden boy of drum and bass is coming back to his "second home" and playing five shows across the country.

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    Don't Miss Out: Last Chance to Book Our Exclusive Mona Foma Package With Luxury Accommodation

    The Concrete Playground Trips deal includes two tickets to see Peaches, a ferry ride to Mona and two nights at a luxury hotel in the heart of Hobart.

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    Nostalgia Alert: You Can See Suzy Cato Perform at Auckland Folk Fest This Weekend

    The four-day festival is returning for its 50th year — with a very special headliner.

  • News

    Coachella Will Livestream Its Huge Annual Festival on YouTube Until 2026

    Can't make it to Indio, California each April? Watch along from your couch instead.

  • News

    Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean Headline Coachella's Massive 2023 Lineup

    Also on the bill: Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers, ROSALÍA, Blondie, The Kid LAROI, Björk, Fisher, Charlie XCX, Porter Robinson and Idris Elba.

  • News

    Matakana Festival Summer Haze Has Been Canned Thanks to Heavy Weather Warnings

    Heavy rain warnings and strong winds mean festival organisers have had to pull the plug.

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    Break Out the Gin and Juice: Snoop Dogg Is Dropping His Rescheduled Arena Tour Into New Zealand in 2023

    The hip hop icon will play stadium shows in both Auckland and Christchurch in 2023.

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    Montell2099 Has Just Released a Wildly Stunning 30-Minute Short Film of His DJ Set in the Remarkables

    The Aotearoa music producer is known for turning rugged stretches of the landscape into his personal stage — but this is on a whole new level.

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    Coterie, Jess B and P Money Will Headline Hawke's Bay Music and Arts Festival Outfield in February

    Unwind in nature while you dance to a lineup of local and international acts — and enjoy some delicious food and drink from local makers.

  • News

    Get Excited Right Here, Right Now: Dance Music Legend Fatboy Slim Is Touring Down Under in 2023

    The UK DJ and producer is heading to Australia and New Zealand to break out 'The Rockafeller Skank', 'Praise You', 'Weapon of Choice' and more.

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    Nostalgia Alert: Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper Are Touring New Zealand Arenas and Wineries in 2023

    'Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?', 'Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright),' 'Time After Time', 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' — they'll all get a whirl.

  • News

    Disney+ Is Livestreaming Elton John's Final North American Gig — and He'll Be Teaming Up with Dua Lipa

    Make plans to knock off early on Monday, November 21 — you've got a streaming date with Elton John, Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile live from Dodger Stadium.

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