Be transported through a psychedelic experience accompanied by renditions of music as inspired by the 2007 film Across the Universe.

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21 September to 5 October 2013 8pm

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Irish stand up comedian Tommy Tiernans has announced New Zealand tour dates. Tommys here with a vision for getting us back on track. Joyful, uplifting, inspirational and breathtakingly funny, Tommys latest show doesnt have all the answers, but one things for sure: no one will have to leave the show with their clothes on inside out!
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Emmy-nominated actor and Saturday Night Live alumni Rob Schneider visits New Zealand for the first time with his new stand up comedy show. Schneider began writing jokes as a teenager, appearing at local venues and is now well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, Schneider has starred in several of Adam Sandlers Happy Madison projects.
SEE HIM PERFORM: ROB SCHNEIDER SAT 12 OCT OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON SUN 13 OCT SKY CITY THEATRE, AUCKLAND

Sheffield metal heads Bring Me the Horizon are coming to Auckland for a one off show. The group referred to as new face of British heavy metal are returning to New Zealand not long after the release of their fourth album Sempiternal bringing more electronic elements to their already energetic sets.
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced they are headed back to Australia and New Zealand in 2014 for their most extensive tour of our shores to date. The 2014 tour includes Springsteen and the E Street Bands first New Zealand show in more than a decade. Jimmy Barnes will be special guest for the Auckland Mt Smart show.

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Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby has announced his Australian tour will make a stop over in New Zealand for one show. The Resolution tour is in promotion of his latest EP by the same title, which released in mid July.
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Lorde finally announced details of her debut album. Social networking sites went crazy when she posted the upcoming album cover. The much anticipated album, Pure Heroine, will be released in New Zealand Fri 30 Sep. Also announced last week was that iHeartRadio and Lorde will be joining forces for iHeartRadios first major concert. The Radio Networks digital radio service, iHeartRadio is presenting Lorde in a free Auckland concert at Vector Arena. CEO of The Radio Network, Jane Hastings, says the gig is specifically to celebrate the full launch of iHeartRadio in New Zealand. iHeartRadio will be available for free on mobile and web to all New Zealanders in September so what better way to celebrate the full launch than by providing an opportunity for several thousand of those people that have registered for iHeartRadio to see Lorde live and for free.
The concert will be the only chance New Zealanders will have to see Lorde in concert at home this year. SEE HER LIVE: LORDE SAT 07 SEP VECTOR ARENA, AUCKLAND REGISTER FOR TICKETS IHEARTRADIO.CO.NZ

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The Marbeck family sold Marbecks Records eight years ago, and now in the stores 79th year the family have re-purchased Marbecks Classical, Jazz and Specialist Imports. I have been in the music wholesale business since I sold Marbecks eight years ago and we service approximately 70% of the countrys classical releases through Ode Records. We know there are over 40,000 classical music aficionados and a huge number of jazz enthusiasts also in New Zealand and thats who were here for, says Roger Marbeck. Also new to the Marbecks team is Rogers son Logan Marbeck who runs the website, making this the fourth generation to work in the firm. Shop 28 Queens Arcade, 34 Queen St, Auckland, New Zealand 1010

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RHYTHM & ALPS

The Rhythm Group has released the first line up announcement for the 2013 Rhythm and Alps festival. The Line Up Includes: Rudimental (DJ Set), Shapeshifter, Hospitality, Tahuna Breaks, The Funk Hunters, Recloose, P-Money, David Dallas, @Peace, Concord Dawn, Bulletproof, The Nomad, Louis Baker, Mayavanya Reality Chant & Mc Silva & Jah Red Lion, Steve Ward, Jamie Stevens, Thankyou City, Estre, Kev Fresh, Thanks and Gasp. More acts are to be announced in the coming months. As announced last week, Rhythm and Alps has a new home for 2013. The new location is Robrosa Station in the Cardrona Valley, 15 minutes south of Wanaka, Central Otago meaning for the first time this year Rhythm and Alps will have premium camping. Tickets for the two-day event are capped at 5000. There will only be 600 early bird tickets available.
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LUMINATE

Luminate is a summer festival of both live and electronic music, visual arts, performing arts, knowledge sharing and environmental initiatives. After running for six years as an annual event the organisers of Luminate have decided to host the event every two years. We will be returning with a full-power 8 day festival in 2015, and plans are already well underway. This decision enables us to invest our time and energy in a more sustainable way, and enables the festival to evolve, to deliver an increased quality of cutting edge music, future thinking presenters, and creative solutions to help build flourishing, self-reliant communities. Jules Harper, Luminate Festival Director.
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Your house is on fire, what do save? Paintings, the rest we can replace. Favourite 90s TV show? Life Goes On. Dream job as a kid? I used to say that I wanted to be an entomologist, just because it was a bit odd coming from an 8 year old and I liked the reaction I got, but really I had no interest in insects. First album? Best of Billie Holiday on cassette. If you werent a musician, what would you be? A baker of bread. Ultimate festival line-up? Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Randy Newman, Nancy Wilson, David Gates, Leonard Cohen, Rufus Wainwright, Lucinda Williams, Joan Baez, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Jacques Brel and Sondheim. Worst job youve had? Singing telegrams, or refiling an accounts system manually for a bank. Which song do you wish you wrote? Simple Twist of Fate by Bob Dylan. First gig in attendance? Supergroove. I was at high school but I snuck in with some older boys with my most mature outfit on, a tweed jacket of my mums! Any vices? Red wine, expensive footwear, ceramics, original art, dark chocolate, single malts, perfectionism.
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WED 21 AUG
SAM ALLEN
THE FREE HOUSE, NELSON
8PM, $15, EVENTFINDER.CO.NZ

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FRI 23 AUG
KATCHAFIRE
SAMMYS
9PM, $30, EVENTDINDER.CO.NZ

Charmingly playful and very insightful, Sam is a shining singer/songwriter based in central Auckland. Already in his third year at the Popular Music programme at Auckland University, he holds an obsessive passion for music. His musical journey started in the similar way of many talented young performers, at 13 years of age, playing quietly in his bedroom.

Katchafire are finally back in Aotearoa after successful tours of Europe, UK and USA in 2013. The Best So Far tour celebrates the new best of album from the sevenpiece Hamilton band and includes songs from all four of their studio albums to date. Its been a busy time, but theyre keen to showcase their hits.

THU 22 AUG
SALAD BOYS
WHAMMY BAR
9PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY

GREAT NORTH
THE PORTLAND PUBLIC HOUSE
8PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY

Salad Boys and Christian Rock will be touring together this August in association with Christchurchs independent record label Melted Ice Cream. They are celebrating the release of a split cassette EP featuring 11 minutes of unheard music from each of the two bands.

Much has happened in the 18 months since the release of Great Norths debut album Newfoundland. One guitarist joined a modestly successful pop band, their drummer cut his head open on a piece of coral in Hawaii, then left the band. Frontman and songwriter Hayden Donnell trumped them both by marrying his partner and bassist Rachel Donnell.

LEFT OR RIGHT
DUX LIVE
8PM, $15-20, UTR.CO.NZ

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JOHNNY & THE FELCHERS

MIGHTY MIGHTY
9.30PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY

Johnny & The Felchers are necrophiliac skate punks, channeling the primitive sounds of the late 1970s and also the early 1980s. They play dirty graveyard oldschool punk in the style of Californian bands Fear and Circle Jerks. Connected to the Lorne Street pad, they have released a demo-tape on DIY label Zero Style run by drummer Johnny Zero.

Left Or Right are on a mission of fusing psychedelia and blues roots in amongst buzzy songs and Richterticking jams. Their live performance is sonic with songwriting being the main focus. This winter LOR will blitz six cities over three weekends, playing tracks from both albums Buzzy and Nuggety, plus road testing some new material for fans.

NEWTOWN ROCKSTEADY
SAN FRAN BATH HOUSE
8PM, $10, UTR.CO.NZ

WE STOLE THE SUN

WINE CELLAR
8PM, $10, UTR.CO.NZ

Join We Stole The Sun, Geoff Ong and Page28 for a pure night of organic New Zealand music. Great things come in twos, including Emily and Sam! Together they make We Stole the Sun, a folk-pop duo with a unique sound, which combines Emilys jazzscatting, fun-loving character with Sams somewhat melancholic nature and excessive facial hair.

The band make their return to the SFBH in fine fashion, flanked by some of Wellingtons outstanding local talents. Theres Newtown Rocksteady, a dance band that performs with its soul on its sleeve. Earfood islegit late 60s era funk, while Miles Caulder & the Rumours meld energetic country with heartfelt folk. Then theres Russell Self to round out the night.

SAT 24 AUG
THE MILTONES
THE EMPIRE TAVERN
9PM

SHEEP, DOG & WOLF

PUPPIES
9PM, $5, DOOR SALES ONLY

Sheep, Dog & Wolf is releasing his first full-length album, Egospect, through Lil Chief Records just over a week before he leaves on his European tour. Hence the live shows in Auckland and Wellington for the release and to say goodbye! Support from Race Banyon (Wlg), Career Girls (Akl), and Foxtrot (Wlg & Akl).

Theyre going to be playing covers at the Empire this Saturday for you all to enjoy! This means the chance to hear some of your favourite songs jammed by the band! So dancing shoes are required. The group just likes to have a good time and party it up, to see the crowds enjoying popular tracks everyone loves.

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LUKE JON SHEARER
THE KINGS ARMS
8PM, $10, COSMICTICKETING.CO.NZ

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Luke Jon Shearer is a multi-instrumentalist and solo artist from Newcastle, Australia. After touring both Australia and abroad throughout the past three years, Luke entered the studio in 2012 under his full birth name to record his debut solo album. Set for release in 2014, the album titled Close your eyes.

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MUSEUM OF WELLINGTON CITY & SEA
2PM

Swing by your local museum for live performances of heart-warming music and a cuppa. The ever-popular free music gigs return with a veritable feast of acts from 26 different, talented New Zealand musicians. The perfect way to kick back on those wintry Sunday afternoons, L!VE Music brings you an all original lineup purely for your entertainment.

SENTIMENTAL SOUND SYSTEM

CHAPEL BAR & BISTRO
3PM

GeorgeFMs Thane Kirby and Dave Hull get all mushy over tracks from the yesteryear and present day. You too will feel like you are in a musical time warp as they take you back to a time when the tunes were better and bass more thumping and heavier than ever before.

TUE 27 AUG
ALL TIME LOW
THE POWERSTATION
8PM, SOLD OUT

POST YOUR ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW TO GO IN THE DRAW TO MEET AMANDA PALMER! TWO READERS FROM AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON WILL GO BACKSTAGE AND MEET PALMER BEFORE The SHOW. PRIZE INCLUDES A DOUBLE PASS TO THE SHOW PLUS A MEET AND GREET. TRANSPORT AND ACCOMM NOT INCLUDED. ENTRIES CLOSE 5PM, FRI 30 AUG . POST TO: GROOVE GUIDE , PO BOX 6032, WELLESLEY ST, AUCKLAND, 1141.
SEE HER live: Amanda Palmer Wed 04 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 06 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

1. WHAT BAND WAS AMANDA PALMER A PREVIOUS MEMBER OF?

With overwhelming demand following a first day sell out of their New Zealand show, All Time Low have heard the cries of those left ticketless and announced they will be moving the show to a larger venue. Last year saw the release of their huge hit Dont Panic, which debuted in the top five on the iTunes album chart.

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NZTRIO PIANIST
Your signature Im an amazing cook dish is Nice and simple - mushroom risotto. The best TV show around at the moment is Breaking Bad. Although to be honest, Im watching it on my Apple TV and we are only just up to season 4. Dont tell me what happens! Youd get arrested if the police knew that you Ill have to plead the 5th on that, officer. People say you look like Various people have told me I look like Julianne Moore or Meryl Streep. Um, ok... Chuck in Nicole Kidman and I could do a one-woman version of The Hours! Whos in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Jeff Buckley is right at the top of my list, but Im not sure who his back-up musicians would be. Whats an upcoming film youre jazzed about? Keen to see what Sir Peter has lined up for the second installment of The Hobbit - even though I still wish theyd just done it as a single movie... Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? At a yoga class, or chilling at home. What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi? Ugh!! A major headache, Id say! Five celebs on your f**klist? Lets just say that if Idris Elba walked in the room, nobody else would stand a chance! Well, maybe George Clooney... Kittens or puppies? Kittens!! No question. What generic current affair has your blood boiled? Just one?! Our beloved leader has way too much to answer to.
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Prince, ca. 1984 Collection of The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh/ The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. ARS/Licensed by Viscopy, 2013

A visionary icon of the Swinging Sixties, Andy Warhol has become a legend beyond his years. The exhibition features Warhols portraits of friends, celebrities, socialites, politicians, and rock stars across multiple media paintings, MTV videos, experimental films, screen prints, drawings, and magazine covers. Among them are the flamboyant, repetitive portraits that made him most famous. As he once said:, Isnt life a series of images that change as they repeat themselves? Startling self-portraits from a 40year period show the persona of Andy Warhol developing over time, until close to his death in 1987. He immortalised himself as much others on canvas if not elsewhere.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE

AOTEA CENTRE

Not quite the Kinect game where you can touch Grizzly Bears, National Geographic Live brings epic tales of adventure from the most remote corners of the globe. Magazine photojournalist Joel Sartore braves the front line of exploration and shares an intimate and humorous look at what could be the best (and worst) job in the world.

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AUCKLAND ROLLER DERBY
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NZ TRIO
CITY GALLERY

Auckland Roller Derby has had a cracker season so far. The women in blue and white have beaten teams from Christchurch and Palmerston North, and fought valiantly against the victorious Victorians from Melbourne. Their next challengers Northern Brisbane Rollers are currently ranked third in the southern hemisphere; does the homegrown team have what it takes to win?

NZTrio invites you to enjoy more sublime music at City Gallery Wellington as part of its popular Art. Staying true to style, Heartbeats explores extraordinary New Zealand works. Concert audiences will be surrounded by the power of Shane Cotton and, drawing on cultures from both the old and new worlds.

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A stunning photographic exhibition featuring the works of renowned photographer Doc Ross. Supported by the Christchurch Arts Festival, the exhibition features the portraits of 37 people whose lives have been affected by Canterburys earthquakes.

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ELYSIUM
directed by NEILL BLOMKAMP Starring MATT DAMON, JODIE FOSTER, SHARLTO COPLEY

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

GENERAL RELEASE

Sorry, Joss Whedon doing Shakespeare? What will be see? Overthe-top fights (likely), feisty heroines (definitely) and a strange/ unidentifiable plot twist (probably not). Alexis Denisof, better known as a star of Buffy and husband of How I Met Your Mothers Alyson Hannigan, stars as Benedick. With set ideas about love, he enters a war of words with the lady Beatrice. Its inevitable they will fall in love: Didnt your mother always tell you the boy that teases you just does it because he likes you? Oh yeah, and there is also a scheming plot to ruin an empire, young lovers and a sword fight or too. Its action-packed and whipped into a frenzy with Whedons contemporary spin on the classic.

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GENERAL RELEASE

Writer/director Neill Blomkamps 2009 feature debut District 9 received a lot of acclaim for being a sci-fi action thriller with strong political undercurrents. The initial word on his greatly anticipated follow-up Elysium has been that the sci-fi and action elements are present, but the metaphorical power is lacking. In this reviewers opinion, it wasnt the allegorical aspects that made District 9 sing, it was the fact that you cared about the characters. Thats all fan boys want in their crazyass movies to care. This aspect of Blomkamps filmmaking prowess is very present in Elysium. The allegorical aspects are also present building on observations about the 1% versus the rest of us and concerns about availability to health care. But Elysium works because Blomkamp makes sure you care about the protagonists and their fate its all too rare an achievement in genre cinema.

The kick-ass action and brain-tickling future tech doesnt hurt either there is no director working today who has a better grasp of sci-fi action, including James Cameron. Blomkamp is also unmatched in infusing his sci-fi settings with grit and wear the tagging and spray paint on everything here rings particularly true. The titular space habitat in Elysium of course lacks grit, but thats the point of the movie. I was dazzled by every shot of the spinning torus style space station, but I wouldve liked to have seen a little more of it. Elysium doesnt quite build on the dazzling potential of District 9, but it doesnt fail the previous film either. Blomkamp has crafted another superior sci-fi action thriller that demands emotional investment I felt every moment here, and I cant wait to do so again, over and over.
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Its yet another teenage sci-fi fantasy to be dubbed the new Twilight, but with Phil Collins daughter Lily at the helm we are hoping for better things than pouty face. Set in New York, ordinary teen Clary discovers she is the descendant of a secret cadre of half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle.

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GENERAL RELEASE

PRIME ROCKS: SOUND CITY

PRIME, 9.30PM

After a gruesome and explosive ending to the comic book adaptation, costumed vigilante Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) returns alongside Chloe Grace Moretzs Hit Girl as the pair deal with high-school life, the emerging DIY superhero movement, and their old nemesis Red Mist renamed The Mother F**ker (Christopher Mintz-Plasse).

Prime Rocks returns next week with Sound City, rock superstarDave Grohls directorial debut! Sound City focuses on the history of the legendary Californian studio where artists such as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, and countless others created classic records over the past 40 years.

PEEP SHOW - S8
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The multi award-winning and critically acclaimed hit comedy returns for an eighth instalment. Peep Show follows the private world of Mark and Jeremy, two flatmates living in south London. Mark is the conventional one seething with inner rages and desires while Jeremy is the loose cannon full of expressed rages and desires.

CULT CLASSIC ALL AGES AWARDS

Auckland 95.8, Christchurch 88.0/107.7, Dunedin 88.6, Hawkes Bay 96.7, Northland 106.0, Rotorua 89.5, Tauranga 99.0, Wellington 104.5

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An intense mix of horror, thriller and domestic drama, this is exquisite film making.
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Alfred Hitchcock psychological thriller meets Tim Burton comingof-age freak-out.

DAILY TELEGRAPH UK

Every scene looks stunning, while always maintaining an unsettling mood. Stoker is the most subtly eerie movie of the year so far.
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CLOONEY
33 SALE ST

Located in Freemans Bay, Clooney is a partnership between Tony Stewart and chef Desmond Harris, who specialises in melding the traditional cuisine with a contemporary approach to ingredients and technique. The dishes are constantly evolving with the trends and seasons, meaning no two visits are the same.

DUKE CARVELLS
3 SWAN LANE

Q THEATRE/CAF/BAR
305 QUEEN ST

The Duke Carvell traded his way around the world his travels take us around the Mediterranean, his presence traced through various accounts regions. Its rich and decadent meals, served in one of the finest establishments thats to everyones liking.

Open from 8am Monday Friday and weekends dependant on shows; drop in to Q theatre, caf and bar for a coffee, breakfast, a casual business lunch or bring your date for a pre or post theatre dining experience. Menus range from homemade scones to main course meals as well as a selection of modern tapas ideal for sharing. Located in the heart of Aucklands theatre district at, Q theatres caf and bar feeds Aotearoas performing arts from 8 til late. Pre-theatre bookings recommended: reservations@qtheatre.co.nz or (09) 282 4402 For more info visit qtheatre.co.nz

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THE UNCONVENTIONAL SINGER RELIVES HER LAST MEMORIES OF NEW ZEALAND. WRITTEN BY TIM GRUAR It was terrifying, remembers singer/songwriter Amanda Palmer (aka AFP) about one fateful day in February 2011. On the phone from New Orleans, she notes, I was at the Napier airport, which is about the size of an outside toilet, with all the other passengers huddled around this big TV. Out on the tarmac the plane from Christchurch had just landed and the passengers were arriving in the terminal (oblivious) to the news a massive earthquake that had just rocked their hometown. It was heartbreaking. Ive just reminded her of that moment because Id found her bookmarked tweet when researching for this interview. At the time of those quakes, I was following Palmers last local solo tour adventures via Facebook and at the precise moment her comments were coming through my office was erupting with the news from down south. You heard it here first, huh? she says. I was actually tweeting in a car going away from the airport. My first reaction was to get on a plane, fly down and do some fundrasing shows. But everyone was like, No, dont do that, theres no infrastructure or anything. I couldnt play if Id wanted to not then. Had my flight had been an hour before I could have landed into .well... Armageddon? Yes. You know the internet is so fast. It really isnt just this big static thing. Its the new town crier! I did go back to Christchurch with The (Dresden) Dolls [the Brechtian punk cabaret duo she founded with Brian Viglione] last year and I sorta expected everything to just be there, like the quake didnt bring it all down. I was amazed at all damage and rubble. Theres a couple of things you should know about Palmer. One is that she loves her very loyal fans, is totally interactive with them and relies on them almost for her very existence. The other is that she loves being down under. Palmer views her relationship with her audience as completely 360 degrees. This has always been the case, even from the early Dresden Dolls shows in Boston. Audience members came as much to participate as to watch. They often wore dramatic make-up and clothing that pushed their cabaret/theater aesthetic. Coordinated by the bands The Dirty Business Brigade fans joined them on stage as stilt walkers, living statues, fire breathers, performing artists of all kinds they were an integral part of the shows. As Palmer ventured out solo she used crowd sourcing even more extensively. Her latest album, Theatre is Evil, recorded with the Grand Theft Orchestra, was funded through a Kickstarter.com project, raising over $1milliion. Mind you, the return on investment was also generous, with pledgees value-eligible options like decorated turntables, crafty gifts, personal portrait sketches, art books and even a personal appearance at their next fundraiser, as well as the final recorded product! The album was recorded in Melbourne with Michael Mcuilken, Chad Raines, and Jherek Bischoff, a brilliant band of reconnaissance hacks with musical super powers and producer/engineer John Congleton whos worked with a zillion amazing people including St. Vincent, Modest Mouse, and Xiu Xiu. I decided on Melbourne for two reasons, she explains. I wanted to get away from the normal and Ive recorded in a log cabin before. Its isolated and there are no distractions, but I still wanted coffee down the street and nightlife and Melbourne has that. Also Kiwis and Aussies allow me to be me: this crazy chick that breaks rules. Its a more tolerant society. I dont feel like my system isnt under fire. Palmers referring to a recent online attack of her call for local musicians to join her band on stage, promising to pay in beer money. The furore was started by a fan claimed she was exploiting talent for free, an odd comment given most AFP fans, at least in this part of the world, would amputate their necessaries to stand on stage with her. You see, thats what I love about Kiwis. Theyre much more broadminded. Its a more relaxed thing. Just enjoy the opportunity! Perfect sentiment I ask, referring to one of stand out album tracks Do it with a Rockstar. Ha. Yes thats a collision between the f**ker and the f**kee! The general stereotype of a rocker is a pastiche clich, partying till dawn, but in the unromantic reality, we just head to the hotel room, check emails, drink cocoa in our jammies. Mundane stuff. Really, Amanda. You will never be mundane.
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Atico Cocina
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THE CLADDAGH

372-376 Broadway, 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.

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Shadows Student Bar

Auckland University, L3, 34 Princes St, 366 0544 Everybody is welcome. Party action every night of the week. DJs, pool tables, movies, quiz, karaoke, happy hours galore.

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1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington, 5790340 Big Js - Gourmet burgers rated no.1 via Concrete Play Ground and The Corporate Lunch Box websites. Home of Aucklands best Burgers.

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AKON AND T.I. (US)
Wed 09 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

BRAVE

ALL TIME LOW (US)

Tue 27 Aug The Powerstation, Auckland

AMANDA PALMER (US) ANBERLIN (US) ARMAGEDDON

Tue 20 Aug TSB Showplace, New Plymouth Fri 23 Aug Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton Tue 27 Aug Opera House, Hawkes Bay Thu 24 Oct - Fri 25 Oct Tauranga Arts Festival

Fri 06 Sep The Cabana, Napier Sat 07 Sep King Street Live, Masterton Thu 12 Sep Bodega, Wellington Fri 13 Sep The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 14 Sep Refuel, Dunedin

Sun 29 Sep Queenstown Memorial Hall, Queenstown Wed 02 Oct The Civic Theatre, Invercargill

DISCLOSURE (UK) THE DRONES (AU)

Fri 27 Sep Town Hall, Auckland

Wed 04 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Fri 06 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

BRUNO MARS (US) CALEXICO (US)

Sat 15 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 16 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

Fri 04 Oct, The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 05 Oct Bodega, Wellington

Wed 31 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland

Fri 25 Oct - Sun 28 Oct ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

Thu 12 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 13 Sep Opera House, Wellington Sat 14 Sep Christchurch Arts Festival Sun 15 Sep Christchurch Arts Festival

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Sat 14 Sep Forsyth Bar Stadium, Dunedin

CALIFORNIA DESIGN 1930 - 1965

Tue 20 Aug - Sun 29 Sep Art Gallery, Auckland

FAT FREDDYS DROP

FOALS (UK)

Fri 13 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 14 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Sun 15 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 20 Sep Opera House, Wellington

Sat 05 Oct Town Hall, Auckland

CAMP A LOW HUM 2014 CHRISTCHURCH ARTS FESTIVAL

Thu 22 Aug - Sun 22 Sep

Fri 07 Feb - Sun 09 Feb Wainuiomata

FLEETWOOD MAC (UK/US) FLUME (AU)

GOING GLOBAL MUSIC SHOWCASES

Wed 04 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 05 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 06 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland

Thu 05 Sep Mighty Mighty, Wellington Thu 05 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Sat 07 Sep Galatos, Auckland Mon 09 Sep Fletcher Building Festival Club, Christchurch

CITY & COLOUR (CA) BAYLEYS GREAT CLASSICS SERIES: MY COUNTRY

Thu 05 Sep Town Hall, Auckland

Mon 16 Dec The Civic, Auckland Wed 18 Dec St James Theatre, Wellington

Wed 09 Oct Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Fri 11 Oct James Smith Basement, Wellington Sat 12 Oct Union Hall, Dunedin

GOING GLOBAL DAYTIME SESSIONS

BEACH FOSSILS (US)

CLASSIC HITS ACOUSTIC CHURCH TOUR

Thu 05 Sep CQ Function Centre, Wellington Sat 07 Sep Aut City Campus, Auckland Mon 09 Sep Fletcher Building Festival Club, Christchurch

Mon 23 Sep Bodega, Wellington Tue 24 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

BERNARD FANNING (AU) BEYONCE (US)

Fri 30 Aug The Powerstation, Auckland Sat 31 Aug Parthenon, Wellington

Wed 16 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Thu 17 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 18 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 19 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

Thu 26 Sep Chapel of Christ The King, Hamilton Fri 27 Sep Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sat 28 Sep Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Mon 30 Sep St Johns Cathedral, Napier Tue 01 Oct Old St Pauls, Wellington Thu 03 Oct Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch Sat 05 Oct Knox Church, Dunedin

HOLLYWOODFUN DOWNSTAIRS

COMMON KINGS

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Fri 17 Jan Western Springs Park, Auckland

Wed 23 Oct Altitude, Hamilton Thu 24 Oct Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier Fri 25 Oct Hutt Indoor SportsHutt Park, Wellington Sat 26 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Sun 27 Oct Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

FLY MY PRETTIES

Wed 28 Aug Puppies, Wellington Thu 29 Aug The Royal, Palmerston North Fri 30 Aug Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland Sat 31 Aug Brewers Bar, Mt. Maunganui Thu 05 Sep Beach Bar, Invercargill Fri 06 Sep ReFuel, Dunedin Sat 07 Sep Darkroom, Christchurch Fri 27 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington Sat 28 Sep Space Monster, Whanagnui

Sat 28 Sep Zeal, Auckland Thu 03 Oct ReFuel, Dunedin Fri 04 Oct The Bedford Big Top, Christchurch Sat 05 Oct Riwaka Hotel, Nelson Thu 10 Oct Parthenon, Wellington Fri 11 Oct Cossie Club, Upper Hutt Sat 12 Oct The Mayfair, New Plymouth Thu 17 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland Fri 18 Oct Altitude, Hamilton Sat 19 Oct Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai Thu 24 Oct Stampede Bar, Papakura Sat 26 Oct Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

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Tue 19 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland Wed 20 Nov Bodega, Wellington

Thu 29 Aug The Ballroom, Whangarei Fri 30 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 31 Aug The Royal, Palmerston North Thu 05 Sep Mayfair, New Plymouth

Thu 05 Sep Te Ahu, Kaitaia Fri 06 Sep Turner Centre, Kerikeri Sat 07 Sep Forum North Expo Hall, Whangarei Sun 08 Sep Town Hall, Dargaville Tue 10 Sep Mercury Theatre, Auckland Wed 11 Sep Mercury Theatre, Auckland Thu 12 Sep Founders Theatre, Hamilton Fri 13 Sep The Devon Hotel, New Plymouth Sat 14 Sep The Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Sun 15 Sep Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings Wed 18 Sep The Opera House, Wellington Fri 20 Sep Nelson School of Music, Nelson Sat 21 Sep NBS Theatre, Westport Sun 22 Sep The Fletcher Building Festival Club, Christchurch Wed 25 Sep Ashburton Events Centre, Ashburton Thu 26 Sep The Union Hall, Dunedin Sat 28 Sep Wanaka Events Centre, Wanaka

HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE

Tue 31 Dec Stonybridge Vineyard, Waiheke Island

IMAGINE DRAGONS (US) THE JAPANDROIDS (CA) JUSTIN BIEBER (CA)

Tue 15 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland

Thu 05 Sep ReFuel, Dunedin Fri 06 Sep Bodega, Wellington Sat 07 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

Sat 23 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 24 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

KAIKOURA SUMMERSOUNDS
Sat 11 Jan - Sun 12 Jan Cnr Harnetts & Old Beach Rd, Kaikoura

KATCHAFIRE

Thu 22 Aug Saints and Sinners, Invercargill

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Fri 23 Aug Sammys, Dunedin Sat 24 Aug Mint Bar, Wanaka Sun 25 Aug Loco, Queenstown Fri 30 Aug Parthenon, Wellington Sat 31 Aug Travelodge, Palmerston North Fri 06 Sep The Ballroom, Whangarei Fri 20 Sep The Altitude, Hamilton Sat 21 Sep Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi Beach Fri 27 Sep The Bedford at CPSA, Christchurch Sat 28 Sep The Powerstation, Auckland

PASSENGER (UK)

Thu 28 Nov Opera House, Wellington Fri 29 Nov The Powerstation, Auckland

LA DE DA

Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Daisybank Farm, Martinborough Vineyards

Fri 20 Sep Regent Theatre, Dunedin Sat 21 Sep Civic Theatre, Invercargill Sun 22 Sep Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown Tue 24 Sep Wigram Airforce Museum, Christchurch Wed 25 Sep Regent Theatre, Greymouth Thu 26 Sep NBS Theatre, Westport Fri 27 Sep Nelson College School Hall, Nelson Mon 30 Sep Town Hall, Dannevirke Tue 01 Oct Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings Wed 02 Oct Great Lakes Centre, Taupo Thu 03 Oct Town Hall, Pukekohe Fri 04 Oct Forum North, Whangarei

TELEVISION (US) THOMAS OLIVER

Thu 24 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland

Sat 21 Sep St Peters Hall, Paekakariki Sun 22 Sep Moorings, Wellington Wed 25 Sep Snug, New Plymouth Thu 26 Sep Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton Fri 27 Sep House Session, Auckland Sat 28 Sep Wine Cellar, Auckland Sun 29 Sep Leigh Sawmill, Leigh Wed 02 Oct Major Toms, Tauranga Thu 03 Oct Blackbarn Bistro, Havelock North

WARHOL: IMMORTAL
Tue 20 Aug - Sun 25 Aug Te Papa, Wellington

LAUREL HALO (US)

Thu 12 Sep Third Door, Christchurch Fri 13 Sep Queens, Dunedin Sat 14 Sep Puppies, Wellington Wed 18 Sep Whammy Bar, Auckland

PCP EAGLE

LEONARD COHEN (CA)

Sat 14 Dec CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Tue 17 Dec TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Wed 18 Dec TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 21 Dec Vector Arena, Auckland

LIGHTNING BOLT (US)

Mon 21 Oct Puppies, Wellington Tue 22 Oct Puppies, Wellington Wed 23 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland Thu 24 Oct Whammy Bar, Auckland

Wed 14 Aug Heroes For Sale, Auckland Fri 16 Aug Wrong Skate, Hamilton Sat 17 Aug The Kings Arms, Auckland Fri 23 Aug Wine Cellar, Auckland Fri 30 Aug Mighty Mighty, Wellington Sat 31 Aug Rhythm, New Plymouth Fri 06 Sep Cross St, Auckland Thu 12 Sep Dux Live, Christchurch Fri 13 Sep Musos Club, Dunedin Sat 14 Sep Malbas, Timaru Thu 26 Sep Gasometer, Melbourne Fri 27 Sep Barley Corn, Melbourne Sat 28 Sep Hermanns Bar, Sydney Sun 29 Sep Your House, Sydney

REGURGITATOR (AU)

TAYLOR SWIFT (US)

Fri 20 Sep Bodega, Wellington Sat 21 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland

Fri 29 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland Sat 30 Nov Vector Arena, Auckland

RHYTHM & VINES 2014 RIHANNA (BB)

Sun 29 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Waiohika Estate Vineyard, Gisborne

Thu 06 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Fri 07 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

RIPPON FESTIVAL

Sat 01 Feb Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka

SALT N PEPA (US) LORDE

Sat 07 Sep Vector Arena, Auckland

Fri 15 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

SHAHRUKH KHAN (IN) SPLORE 2014

Fri 14 Feb - Sun 16 Feb Tapapakanga Regional Park

Fri 04 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

MATT CORBY (AU)

Wed 29 Oct The Powerstation, Auckland

NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL (US)

Wed 20 Nov Sammys, Dunedin Fri 22 Nov Parthenon, Wellington Sat 23 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland Sun 24 Nov The Kings Arms, Auckland

STAN WALKER

NORTHERN BASS OLLY MURS (UK)

Mon 30 Dec - Tue 31 Dec Worsfords Farm, Mangawhai

Thu 07 Nov ASB Theatre, Auckland

ONE DIRECTION (UK)

Thu 10 Oct CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch Sat 12 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland Sun 13 Oct Vector Arena, Auckland

Wed 04 Sep Civic Theatre, Rotorua Thu 05 Sep Founders Theatre, Hamilton Fri 06 Sep Holy Trinity, Tauranga Sat 07 Sep Town Hall, Auckland Tue 10 Sep War Memorial Hall, Edgecumbe Wed 11 Sep Waitomo Cultural Centre, Te Kuiti Thu 12 Sep TSB Arena, New Plymouth Fri 13 Sep Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North Sat 14 Sep Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Mon 16 Sep Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui Tue 17 Sep Town Hall, Masterton Thu 19 Sep Air Force Museum Wigram, Christchurch

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WELLINGTON gig guide
WED 21
Earthquakes in London
7PM, Te Whaea: NZ National Dance and Drama Centre

SHIT WORTH DOING

Earthquakes in London

7PM, Te Whaea: NZ National Dance and Drama Centre

Gunplay - Happiness Is A Warm Gun

8PM, BATS Theatre

SALAD BOYS & CHRISTIAN ROCK (CHCH)

10:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $10

Gunplay - Happiness Is A Warm Gun

8PM, BATS Theatre 8PM, Downstage

Footnote Dance Made In New Zealand - The Final Season

8PM, The Opera House

Into Orbit w/support from Lukas Jury

9PM, Bar Medusa, $5

RE: Genesis
9PM, Bodega

Love & Money

8PM, Downstage

The Price

4PM, Circa Theatre

Love & Money Music Quiz with Marty Duda

6:30PM, Bodega

Gunplay - Happiness Is A Warm Gun

8PM, BATS Theatre

Newtown on Film, 1900 - 2011

SUN 25
Art to Art - Warhol Floortalk
3PM, Te Papa

JOHNNY & THE FELCHERS & NUMBSKULL

9:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

7PM, The Film Archive, $8

Newtown Rocksteady
9PM, San Francisco Bath House, $15

Shadow Blasters
9PM,Bodega, $5

Love & Money

8PM, Downstage

The Price

8PM, Circa Theatre

The Medicine Stand Up Comedy

8PM, The Cavern Club

Luke Jon Shearer NZ Tour - Wellington

8PM, Bar Medusa, $5

SAT 24
Bringing the Blood to Puppies
9PM, Puppies, $10

Theatresports Freestyle
7PM, Circa Theatre

THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FREE-SHOW! with: D. Burmester

9:30PM, Mighty Mighty

Sheep, Dog & Wolf - Egospect Album Release Wellington

Puppies, $5

Gunplay - Happiness Is A Warm Gun

8PM, BATS Theatre

MON 26
Art & Copy
8PM, Lighthouse Cinema

The Young and the WITless 7 - Improvised Soap Opera

8PM, The Fringe, $15

FRI 23
Big Rick, Soviet Space Dog, Mermaidens, Toucan Stubbs
10PM, Bodega, $5

Horrolition

10PM, Bar Medusa, $5

Love & Money

8PM, Downstage

The Piano in a Factory - Wellington Film Society Raw Meat Comedy

8PM, The Fringe Bar, $10

6:15PM, The Paramount Theatre

zZillionZz, #3chain$, Kreta Kano

9:30PM, Puppies, $5

THU 22
Anthonie Tonnon with Ashleigh Young
8:15PM, Bodega (Burgundy Room)

Black City Lights NZ Tour

9:30PM, Puppies, $10

Miss Burly Q & Mz Burlesque New Zealand

8PM, The Fringe

TUE 27
NZTrio - Art3 Heartbeats
7PM, City Gallery Wellington

GLAM NIGHT: DOLLHOUSE & LEATHUR TATTOO

10:30PM, Mighty Mighty, $5

Newtown on Film, 1900 - 2011

7PM, The Film Archive, $8

AUCKLAND gig guide

WED 21
Anthonie Tonnon Residency at Portland Public House
7PM, The Portland Public House

Speaking In Tongues
8PM, Herald Theatre

Funktion & Basement Jazz

8PM, 1885

Salad Boys & Christian Rock Winter Tour

9PM, Whammy Bar, $5 8PM, Herald Theatre

The Nark Collective & Creative Jazz Club

8PM, 1885

Gralemani Trio
6:30PM, Sale St

Speaking In Tongues The Birds aka CHRISTOPH EL TRUENTO & MISO SHIRU
Tyler Street Garage

Art & Music

5:30PM, Racket Bar

THU 22
AF presents Listening Series #10 w/ Ducklingmonster, Colin Woods and Nigel Wright
8PM, Audio Foundation HQ, $5

Hunters & Selectors

5:30PM, Racket Bar

Big Wednesday Fresh Comedy

Marina Katerina

7.30pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro

8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar

Motel by April Phillips

8PM, The Basement Studio

The Wax Works: T-Rice & Hudge

Conch Records at BCC Edwina Thorne

7PM, Verona

5:30PM, Britomart Country Club

5:30PM, Britomart Country Club

DJ Imagine This
8PM, Snapdragon

Occupational Therapy with Djs Bobby Brazuka & Onny Kaulima Resident Alien Richie Rich

Thursday Pro Night

8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar

Motel by April Phillips

8PM, The Basement Studio

Dont Puke on Your Dad Launch Party

5PM, Beatnik Publishing

9PM, Ponsonby Social Club 6:30PM, The Basement Studio 9PM, Citizen Park

Throwback Thursdays with Vee & Guests

FUKUKO

DJ Ben Walker

7pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Resident Alien

Few Chur Lab with KXVGXN plus guest

9PM, Verona

FRI 23
ALISHA & FLEX
Tyler Street Garage

6:30PM, The Basement Studio

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auckland gig guide

FRI 23
Classic Late & Live Comedy
10:30PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar

Nigel Love & Momentus

10PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

PCP Eagles @ Wine Cellar, Auckland 23/8

8PM, Wine Cellar

Go East! with Cian, Manuel Bundy and Lo- Key

FUKUKO

Winter Solstice with Richie Rich and Ultan Burke

9PM, Revelry

Ian Beatmaster James Ashwin Klassix From Paris & Jerm

Dean Campbell DJ Adam O DJ Aroha

Resident Alien

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro 10PM, Hurstmere Brew Bar

SUN 25
100% Vinyl DJs
4PM, Britomart Country Club

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro 9PM, Snapdragon 9PM, Neighbourhood

6:30PM, The Basement Studio

Speaking In Tongues
8PM, Herald Theatre

Submariner
FUKUKO

5:30PM, Britomart Country Club

Acoustic Sundays W/ Josh Leys

Neighbourhood

DJ Jason Eli

The Black Club

10PM, 1885, $10

5.30PM, Everybody`s

Malevolence - Bloodnut Freaky Meat

8:30PM, UFO, $10

DJ Jason Kyle

The CVE

Jagermeister Sunday Session with the Sentimental Sound System

3PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

6PM, Northern Steam Ship

9PM, Empire Tavern

Motel by April Phillips

4PM, The Basement Studio

DJ Josh On Decks
Imperial Lane

The Tabac Lounge

7PM, Tabac

DJ Laura Lush
7PM, Commons

Tribute to the Gods

The Kings Arms

Movin On Up with Grassroots, Undercover and Piet

9PM, Verona

KBB Music Festival 30th Anniversary

2:30PM, The EDGE 2:30PM, Sale St

Light & Shade Band Slaves Soup Kitchen

4PM, Britomart Country Club

DJ Lucas DJ Solly

9PM, Citizen Park 6pm, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

SAT 24
AAA Pass
9:30PM, Northern Steam Ship

New Zealand Northern Soul Weekender 2013

8PM, The Strand Tavern

Down The Hatch featuring The Beat Council

6PM, Sale St

Auckland Roller Derby vs Northern Brisbane Rollers

6PM, Pitt Street YMCA

Pikdat Presents: Good Fun

10PM, Racket Bar

STINKY JIM, DUBHEAD & FRIENDS

Tyler Street Garage

Resident Alien Ritual XIX

MON 26
Raw Comedy Night The Winter Season
8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar, $5

Dub Disco

10PM, CODE, $5

Black City Lights NZ Tour

9:30PM, The Portland Public House

6:30PM, The Basement Studio 10PM, Studio, $10

Dylan C & Latin Aotearoa

5:30PM, Britomart Country Club

Friday On My Mind - Matt Heath

6PM, Racket Bar

DANCE YRSELF CLEAN with AROHA & DEAN CAMPBELL

Tyler Street Garage

Saturdays at Sale St
7:30PM, Sale St

Speaking In Tongues
7PM, Herald Theatre

Scratchy

9PM, Citizen Park

TUE 27
After Miss Julie Backbeat Music Quiz Night
6:30PM, Backbeat Bar 7PM, The Basement Studio

DJ Andy JV

Fridays at Revelry with Page3, Richie Rich and DJ Katana

5PM, Revelry

8:30PM, Neighbourhood

DJs Cian & Sam.E

Sheep, Dog & Wolf - Egospect Album Release Auckland

The Golden Dawn, $5

9PM, Ponsonby Social Club

KBB Music Festival 30th Anniversary

5PM, Holy Trinity Cathedral

DJ Frank Booker
7PM, Everybody`s

Shepherds Of Cassini Album Release Party

8:30PM, Backbeat Bar, $5 8PM, Herald Theatre

Quiz Night Soulyric

8PM, Verona

7PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Latinaotearoa Live with support from dj Hudge

DJ Imagine This & DJ Normski

9PM, Snapdragon

Speaking In Tongues The Miltones

9PM, The Empire

9PM, Ponsonby Social Club

DJ Selecta Sam DJ Spooy

Speaking In Tongues
7PM, Herald Theatre

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen 7PM, Commons

Magic Roundabout with Stinky Jim, Dubhead & Mr Big Stuff

5PM, Verona

Weekend Comedy Showcase

8PM, The Classic Comedy & Bar

DRUMRUNNERS

Monochrome Project
7PM, Backbeat Bar

9PM, Leigh Sawmill, $5

Motel by April Phillips

8PM, The Basement Studio

Eyeliner, Lavender (Leno Lovecraft), SoccerPractise (Moppy) Fame - Candyrain

10PM, 1885, $10

REGIONAL gig guide

Wed 21
Nannystate w/ The Prophet Hens and Hana Fahy
Re:Fuel, Dunedin

Thu 22
Katchafire
Saints & Sinners, Invercargill

New Zealand Northern Soul Weekender 2013

9PM, Atticus

7:30PM, Audio Foundation HQ, $5

Romeo & Tusi

7PM, Playhouse Theatre, Hamilton

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TLA & Black Sky Hustler South Island Tour
9PM, Chicks Hotel, Dunedin

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WED 21
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7PM, CBS Canterbury Arena

Nannystate, The Shifting Sands, Paul Cathro & Alex V

9PM, Chicks Hotel, Dunedin

8PM, Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts

THU 22
Black City Lights NZ Tour
9:30PM, Darkroom

Romeo & Tusi

7PM, Playhouse Theatre, Hamilton

TLA & Black Sky Hustler South Island Tour

9.30PM, Tillermans Music Lounge, Invercargill

Born Broken, + Awakened Inferno & Sawdust

8:30PM, Dux Live

Sat 24
Cornerstone Roots
Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

Justin Sane - The Club Grand Re-Opening

8PM, The Club, $10

Katchafire

Sam Allen Acoustic Tour with Joseph & Maia and Jed & Hera
8PM, Wunderbar, $15

Mint Bar, Wanaka

Little Black Book

7.30PM, Dargaville Little Theatre, Dargaville

The Real NZ Comedy Show

8PM, Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts

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MC Tali feat. DJ Chicoreli w/ support from Soulflex

9PM, 4 Thames St, Ohakune

FRI 23
Dirty Habit Club Night
8PM, The Club, $10

Romeo & Tusi

7PM, Playhouse Theatre, Hamilton

Left Or Right Winter Tour with The Laon

8PM, DUX LIVE

TLA & Black Sky Hustler South Island Tour

9.15PM, The Moose Bar & Restaurant, Invercargill

NZ Opera presents Don Giovanni

OPeN Midday daily & 7PM SaturdayS

7PM, CBS Canterbury Arena

Sun 25
Katchafire
Loco, Queenstown

SAT 24
NZ Opera presents Don Giovanni
1PM, CBS Canterbury Arena

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Osmium and Guests

9PM, Churchills Live, $10

Round Up 2013 Grand Finals

8PM, Dux Live, $10

Tue 27
Nikita the Spooky & Circus of Men Album Release Tour
8PM, Space Monster, Wanganui

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polar bear ice tray

By Black+Blum
This clever ice cube tray takes the form of everyones favorite arctic animal- the polar bear! Simply fill it like a water bottle and throw it in the freezer. You don t even have to touch the cubes to remove- just bang it on the counter to loosen the cubes and theyll fall right out. $29.95 fishpond.co.nz

I-Foolish magic drawing case for iphone 4s and 4

By Basic Principles
The iFoolish Magic Drawing Case is a protective case which has a 4 retro magic drawing board that will take you back to your doodling days. Fitted with a handy drawing pen and an easy to use slider, it s perfect for you to show off your artistic talent or write a note to yourself or your loved one. RRP $24.95 USD b-ponline.com

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Use your tablet in bed, on the couch, on a plane, while you eat and more! Great for students, travelers or anyone else with a tablet computer. USD$12.00 bustedtees.com

LED SPOKE LIGHT

By Nite Ize
The easy-to-attach Nite Ize LED SpokeLit is the perfect way to increase your visibility, safety, and cool factor when you're riding your bike in the dark. Water and shock resistant. RRP $14.95 fishpond.co.nz

The Martin Jetpack

The Martin Jetpack is the worlds first practical jetpack. It consists of a purpose-built gasoline engine driving twin ducted fans which produce sufficient thrust to lift the aircraft and a pilot in vertical takeoff and landing, and enable sustained flight. USD$100,000 martinjetpack.com

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WWE 2K14 TO INCLUDE 30 YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA MODE

2K have announced that WWE 2K14 will include the new 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode. The mode is being touted as an unprecedented singleplayer campaign featuring iconic WrestleMania matches and an unparalleled roster spanning three decades of WWE history. Commencing with the inaugural WrestleMania, the nostalgic journey takes players through more than 45 matches, including the legendary match between Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 3; WWE 2K14 cover Superstar The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan in an Icon vs. Icon match at WrestleMania 18; and the much-anticipated WrestleMania 28 main event featuring The Rock vs. John Cena.

REVIEW: PIKMIN 3
NINTENDO WII U
Not only has it been almost a decade since the last Pikmin game launched, but it has also been quite some time since Nintendo last released a fully-fledged 3D title on console. Pikmin 3 essentially kicks off what is surely going to be a great few months of solid releases for the Wii U. But is it too little, too late for those who have already written off the Wii U as an underpowered, reduced library, console? The Pikmin series has always had quite a passionate following, but due to launching on a console that wasnt exactly an over-performer, the following wasnt overly large. Thanks to that, there are probably quite a few of you who have no idea what this game is about, so let me introduce you to the amazing world of Pikmin. The gameplay in Pikmin 3 is exactly what youd expect from a Pikmin sequel: control the Pikmin to return stuff to your ship, take advantage of the Pikmins unique skills to over power the multitude of enemies in your way, and gain extra Pikmin by returning food or dead enemies to the Onion (the Pikmins organic spacecraft). Where the original game had a time limit of thirty days (each day being about thirteen minutes), Pikmin 3 only ends when you run out of food for your brave crew, which can be obtained by turning the fruit your Pikmin find into juice. Fruit can be obtained through at least one of the following ways: puzzle solving, exploration, strategic thinking, or boss battles. Pikmin 3 was a joy to play, from start to finish, and will continue being so as I make my way through all of the challenges. The game is outright adorable, and youll be hard-pressed not to crack a few grins at the army of loyal idiots following your every move. There really are only a few things wrong with this game, and only one of them is excusable. Its also a shame that due to low Wii U sales that this will likely go the way of the previous Pikmin titles: adored games with a minimal following. Pikmin 3 is a shining example of what Nintendo is capable of, its just a shame that I had almost forgotten that.
WRITTEN BY REAGAN MORRIS

XBOX ONE REDUCED TO 13 COUNTRIES AT LAUNCH

Microsoft have confirmed that Xbox One will launch in 13 countries and they remain committed to launching Xbox One in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, as soon as possible in 2014. Heres are the confirmed countries for the Xbox One release in November. Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom & United States Xbox One will be releasing in November in NZ at a RRP of $749.99.

GRAND THEFT AUTO V RATED R18 IN NZ

Grand Theft Auto V has been rated in New Zealand as R18 - Violence, sexual material, drug use and offensive language. Grand Theft Auto V is an upcoming open world action-adventure video game, developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The game will be the first major title in the Grand Theft Auto series since the 2008 release of Grand Theft Auto IV. Over the ditch, the Australian Classification Board has also given the title a rating of R18+ - strong impact themes, violence, language, nudity and sex. Grand Theft Auto V is out on September 17th on PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360.

CALL OF DUTY: GHOSTS TO FEATURE PLAYABLE FEMALE SOLDIERS

Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer campaign reveal has showed the addition of something new to the series, playable female soldiers. The reveal comes at the end of the trailer, when it is shown that its a female combatant that has taken out her rivals, as she proceeds to reload her weapon. Series developer, Infinity Ward, has confirmed by tweeting, Yep, that was a female soldier #GhostsMP. Infinity Wards Mark Rubin also mentioned And as you saw in the trailer, you can also play as a female soldier. Call of Duty: Ghosts is to be released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U & PC on November 5th.

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COSMOS 5-PANEL
By The Quiet Life
The 5 panel military inspired style cap thats trending all over the world. An alternative to the much popular supreme hats, The cosmos is a neat looking hat. get one before they get sold out again $89.99 deadstock.co.nz

FLORAL PRINT SWEATSHIRT

By Zara
This floral printed sweatshirt is a great way to bring in the essence of spring into the remaining weeks of winter. RRP $74.90 zara.com

GINGHAM CRINKLE SCARF

By Barkers
Add an extra layer of style with one of Barkers lightweight crinkle scarves. Wear draped or knotted over almost any outfit - whether it be a tee, shirt, sweat, knit or jacket. $24.99 barkersonline.co.nz

Whats the ethos of your store/clothing line? A love of illustration and graphics turned into something that you can wear everyday. Which historical figure had some wicked style? Brigitte Helm 1920's class. What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo? Iris Apfel, just wow. Ill dress like that when I'm her age. Societys biggest fashion faux pas? I wouldn't say there is one faux pas thats really bad, but if you look like one of the folks on peopleofwalmart.com you may want to re-think your outfit. Whats the must-have look this season? Printed jumper - always good to have something warm and fun in ones wardrobe. Colours/patterns big this season? Navy it's not black but still dark enough so it goes with everything. And stripes something that gives you that Pablo Picasso look. What are the essentials for a mans wardrobe? Good shoes that go from day to night. What are the essentials for a ladys wardrobe? A good pair of jeans; ones that are flattering but are also comfortable so when you go out for dinner you don't feel like your pants are going to pop. Everyone should own at least one good A graphic novel reading and art all in one.

TURKISH DELIGHT SHIFT DRESS

By Dangerfield
Geometic style fabric in a basic shift perfct for hot summer days. Look unique and different in this geo shift with a ruffle sleeve! Cute basic to add to your wardrobe AUD$78.00 shop.dangerfield.com

Small Bow Hair Clip

By American Apparel
A small, adorable bow. Cute and simple which would go with any outfit USD$10.00 store.americanapparel.net

Monochromatic
By Palladium
Introducing the new Monochrome collection from Palladium. Keeping the original Pampa style these Monochrome season essentials are 100% cotton doubledyed creating a rich and vibrant colour. 0800 80 1460 RRP $259.90 platypusshoes.co.nz

Hyphenate three words to describe your style: Animal-fun-casual.

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD
Powerful. Heavy. Focused. Loud. Aggressive. Are the five words Avenged Sevenfold and co-founder and guitarist Zacky Vengeance used to describe their latest offering Hail to the King. I caught up with Vengeance after a day of photo shoots and he says the band have been busy getting ready for the albums release. Hail To The King has been called a back to the roots of classic rock record and Vengeance says, that was exactly what they were going for. It was very conscious effort because thats the thing we havent done yet Were going back to our roots, its the music we love and that inspired us. Musically Hail to the King is simplified and is more stripped back than their last record Nightmare. Itsmore focused on every instrument, says Vengeance. There are huge drums and weve simplified the guitars with massive riffs. There were elements that wed always used but we brought them to the forefront. The band has stayed away from the dueling guitars and layers of vocals harmonies, which Vengeance says has lead to a more powerful record. There is much more impact and effect when you play it loud and when we play live. On the lyrical content of the record Vengeance says its quite the departure from Nightmare and more of a return to Avenged Sevenfolds story telling. We were able to move back to using metaphors to take people on a journey compared to the hard honest lyrics of Nightmare. Unsurprising the growth of the band members has been reflected in their records. Vengeance says one of their biggest changes is that theyve become more focused and they have a better understanding of song writing. This includes applying techniques theyve learnt over their decade as a band and also bringing in some of the live elements to the new record. Vengeance says he sees their job as making the music we want to make. And is grateful that their fans have allowed them to do that. He does concede that you cant make everyone happy but he isnt too bothered by the fact. There will always be people who expect a certain sound from us but you cant make everyone happy. What we can do is focus and work as hard as we can and be true to ourselves. I think thats what gives you longevity. Longevity is certainly something Avenged Sevenfold have. They formed in 1999 and have since released four records, Hail to the King marking record number five. Their break through album City Of Evil sold to platinum status and their self titled Avenged Sevenfold debuted at number one on the Billboard Alternative Hard Rock charts. This and other successes have led Avenged to be called worthy successors to Aerosmith, GunsnRoses and KISS. Vengeance says he thinks its all hype. I think people always need something to write about. So theyll always compare bands, I dont think there is another band that sounds like us, and we arent anything like them. When someones writing a review its easy to listen to the first 30 seconds of each song and then base the whole review off that, and compare us to another band. He says theyve always liked AC/DC, Metallica and Pantera, were music fans and everyone that likes rock likes those bands. But says Vengeance, were Avenged Sevenfold, we sound very much like Avenged Sevenfold. No one sounds like M. Shadows or plays guitar like me and Synyster Gates or drums like The Rev. and Arin. WRITTEN BY SEBASTIAN MACKAY
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