Mr Bungle & Melvins 3rd March 2024 The Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Tom Grut. It has been a big week for Tāmaki Makaurau when it comes to shows, from Queens of the StoneContinue Reading
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 6th February 2024 Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Chontalle Musson, Jared Tinetti & Tom Grut. After a hiatus thanks to one rather angry little cyclone by the name of Gabrielle,Continue Reading
P1Harmony 24th September 2023 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Georgette Singer. Photography by Tom Grut. Excitement for Kiwi K-Pop fans builds quickly in Spark Arena among a mix of eclectic individuals who have travelled from every corner ofContinue Reading
Lizzo 26th July 2023 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Kate Taylor. Photography by Tom Grut. Quite simply, Lizzo last night was magnificent. I think with Lizzo, you either get her, or you don’t. To be in an arenaContinue Reading
Wu-Tang Clan & Nas 9th May 2023 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Tom Grut. The announcement that The NY State of Mind tour would be winging its way to Aotearoa understandably sent ripples ofContinue Reading
Billy Joel 3rd December 2022 Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Bridget Herlihy. Photography by Tom Grut. It can be a surreal and magical experience watching an artist that has played an integral part in the soundtrack of yourContinue Reading
The mighty Shapeshifter have launched a brand new summer festival series with a new must-do one day festival for both holidaymakers and locals alike. Beach Break Whangamata will take place on Auckland Anniversary Weekend 2023 at Williamson Park – Whangamata,Continue Reading
THEO SALMON of DAFFODILS: In Bloom and Never Happier An interview by Bridget Herlihy with photography by Tom Grut. After a serendipitous meeting between Theo Spike Salmon and Jade Bryham at a 1975 gig in 2016, Tamaki Makarau based quartet DaffodilsContinue Reading
From The Pit – an Exhibition of New Zealand Music Photography 24th May 2021 Thistle Hall, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Hilaire Carmody. Opening Night photography by Bruce Mackay & Jecht Taylor. Every week, venue spaces across New Zealand are floodedContinue Reading