My Chemical Romance, Auckland NZ, 2023
My Chemical Romance 11th March 2023 The Outer Fields, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Charlotte Lightbody, photography by Doug Peters. Everyone came out of retirement for this one. And the crowd was a sea of beautiful misfits.Continue Reading
Stryper, Auckland NZ, 2023
Stryper 11th March 2023 Galatos, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Kev Rowland. Photography by Mark Derricutt. I was chatting to photographer Mark Derricutt before the gig, and neither of us can remember a night in Auckland when international bands wereContinue Reading
Backstreet Boys, Auckland NZ, 2023
Backstreet Boys 11th March 2023 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Maria Foy (Happy Mum Happy Child). Photography by Chris Morgan. The Backstreet Boys have had, and always will have, a special place in my heart. As a 16Continue Reading
The Eastern, Hastings NZ, 2023
The Eastern 10th March 2023 Common Room, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. In the wake of recent events to afflict the province of Hawkes Bay, amongst the sadness, devastation and tragedy, the psyche ofContinue Reading
Pavement, Auckland NZ, 2023
Pavement 7th March 2023 The Civic, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Fleming. Photography by Doug Peters. Anniversary tours are once again becoming the rage, Smashing Pumpkins are currently on one, but unsurprisingly are skipping New Zealand, with Pulp (fingersContinue Reading
Harry Styles, Auckland NZ, 2023
Harry Styles 7th March 2023 Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Review by Charlotte Lightbody. Historical File Photo by Matt Henry Mendonca. Multi grammy, award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles performed last night to a sold-out audience in AucklandContinue Reading
Going Against Expectations: A KITA Interview
NIKITA 雅涵 TU-BRYANT of KITA: Going Against Expectations An interview by Tim Gruar. WOMAD is returning to Taranaki later this month, after a two year hiatus thanks to the dreaded lurgy. One of the best things about the festival is the chanceContinue Reading
Bleeders announce 20 year anniversary tour
And the party keeps on rolling on! After a successful return to live shows in 2022, Bleeders are back to finish what they started. 2003 saw Bleeders unleash their debut record ‘A Bleeding Heart EP’ across Aotearoa. Seven songs ofContinue Reading
Lorde, Auckland NZ, 2023
Lorde 4th March 2023 The Outer Fields Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Doug Peters. In what was a bit of a shock to the system, I found myself in full sunlight, the heat beating down on me asContinue Reading