Midnight Oil 3rd September 2022 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand Review by Charlotte Lightbody, with photography by Ginelle Cocks. Despite the doom and gloom of global news updates, there was nothing gloomy about the thought-provoking rock performance that Midnight OilContinue Reading
Danica Bryant 3rd September 2022 Urban Winery, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Having taken the plunge on a national tour, which has already seen her play in her adopted home of Wellington, tonight wasContinue Reading
Coridian 2nd September 2022 Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers. File photograph by Doug Peters. And so I find myself back in the increasingly familiar surroundings of the Paisley Stage – this time for a taste ofContinue Reading
French For Rabbits 31st August 2022 Kereru Community Hall, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Bringing a dreamy, relaxing vibe to the Small Hall Sessions, French For Rabbits have gained themselves a few newContinue Reading
AJR 27th August 2022 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Courtney Tabener. Photography by Doug Peters. All I can say is WOW. What a night it was. I thoroughly enjoyed myself last night. Starting off the night was AlexanderContinue Reading
Reb Fountain 27th August 2022 Toi Toi, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers. Photography by Andrew Caldwell. The “Taster Series” previewing this year’s Hawkes Bay Arts Festival has now concluded, on a note that leaves palates fully appetised and anticipatingContinue Reading
Fur Patrol 26th August 2022 Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers. Photography by Hayley Munro. On a wet and dreary evening, Fur Patrol marked the 21st birthday of Lydia and her entourage (aka the “Pet” album) with aContinue Reading
Looking For Alaska & In The Shallows 19th August 2022 Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers. Photography by Chris Kiely. In a match-up made, if not quite in heaven itself, then certainly somewhere adjacent, Kapiti’s In the ShallowsContinue Reading
Hollie Smith 18th August 2022 Haumoana Community Hall, Haumoana, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers. Just. Fuckin’. Wow! About the only way to describe the night, as Hollie Smith gave her all in a powerful performance, unembellished by fellow musiciansContinue Reading