Come Together, Wellington NZ, 2022
Come Together: The Rolling Stones Tribute Concert 20th January 2021 The Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand. Review by Scott Weaver, photography by Bruce Mackay. The Rolling Stones have secured their place in history as one of the greatest, if notContinue Reading
Wellington Sea Shanty Society, Waimārama NZ, 2022
Wellington Sea Shanty Society 20th January 2021 Waimārama Community Hall, Waimārama, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. Round two of 2022’s run of Small Hall Sessions sees the Wellington Sea Shanty Society bring their rambunctious brandContinue Reading
Album Review: Dirt – Bloom
Dirt – Bloom (Bigpop Records) Reviewed by Bridget Herlihy. It is often said that one should not judge a book by its cover. The same could be said of album covers. Yet, in this case, the eye-catching artwork of KiwiContinue Reading
Nest Fest, Hastings NZ, 2022
Nest Fest 2022 15th January 2022 Hawkes Bay Showgrounds, Hastings, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers. Photography by Chris Kiely, Emma Rodger & Brandon Weekes. Having seen off 2021 with a boot up the arse, the Hawkes Bay scene has taken full advantageContinue Reading
Paul Ubana Jones, Napier NZ, 2022
Paul Ubana Jones 14th January 2022 Paisley Stage, Napier, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers. Photography by Hayley Munro. As we begin another year in which uncertainty seems to dominate the zeitgeist, master troubadour Paul Ubana Jones is embarking on aContinue Reading
Tami Neilson, Meeanee NZ, 2022
Tami Neilson 12th January 2021 Meeanee Memorial Hall, Meeanee, New Zealand. Review by Rob Harbers, photography by Andrew Caldwell. The new year, and the (almost) concurrent move to traffic lights, have brought with them the welcome return of the SmallContinue Reading
Taite Music Prize returns in 2022 with new category
Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) have this morning announced the return of the Taite Music Prize for 2022, while also adding a new honour in the NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism Award. Nominations for the main Taite Music Prize andContinue Reading
BayRock 2022 Festival Announced
It may seem to be a case of “something for all rock fans” this summer now the country has a few less restrictions, but where better to rock out than in the glorious Bay!? This February Tauranga will play hostContinue Reading
Sir Dave Dobbyn, Havelock North NZ, 2022
Sir Dave Dobbyn 9th January 2022 Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, New Zealand Review by Rob Harbers, with photography by Ian Cooper. Some years ago, English auteurs Magazine produced an album titled “Magic, Murder, and The Weather”, and these, inContinue Reading