Rocketman Directed by Dexter Fletcher Review by Sarah Kidd. It’s true, most film biopics of any infamous icon – especially musicians – tend to be made after they have shuffled off this mortal coil. But then Elton John never wasContinue Reading
Punk It Up IV 25th May 2019 Zwines (The Bluestone Room), Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Richard Myburgh. It was one for the ages on Saturday night as Punk It Up IV rode into town onContinue Reading
Hugh Cornwell 3rd May 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review and photography by Sarah Kidd. Hugh Cornwell descended upon Auckland’s Powerstation last night as part of his Monster tour, which promised to deliver an evening of both his solo work andContinue Reading
HUGH CORNWELL: What Makes A Monster An interview by Sarah Kidd. Humans. When born we are basically all the same; little vessels ready to expand, grow and learn from the world. But along the way some of us will encounterContinue Reading
Sevendust 23rd April 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. Grammy award nominated Atlanta alt-metal boys Sevendust returned to Auckland last night armed with a set list that was heavy on the fanContinue Reading
LAJON WITHERSPOON of SEVENDUST: When Fans Become Family An interview by Sarah Kidd. When Lajon Witherspoon answers the phone from his home in Atlanta it is like a bolt of electricity is streaming across the airwaves. Here is a manContinue Reading
Flogging Molly 12th April 2019 Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Doug Peters. May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live. Yes, the luck of the Irish filledContinue Reading
Boyzone 9th April 2019 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Review by Sarah Kidd. Photography by Matt Henry Mendonca. For Auckland Boyzone fans, last night’s show was a dream come true, albeit one tinged with a hue of bitter sweetness. ForContinue Reading
Rufus Wainwright 2nd March 2019 The Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand Reviewed by Sarah Kidd. Rufus Wainwright celebrated the 20th Anniversary of his debut album last night in style, an enraptured Auckland audience more than happy to be along forContinue Reading