Category: Review

In the secluded mountains of the East Cape an Xhosa tradition known as Ukwaluka takes place twice a year as a group of teenagers are guided into manhood. The teenagers, known as the novitiates, are circumcised and then spend several weeks recovering in isolation from the wider world, while being mentored and nursed by caretakers. […]

The xx certainly impressed the crowds at their Auckland show at Henderson’s Trust Arena – the very first show that the band have played as headliners here, first coming to our shores eight years ago playing Auckland’s Laneway Festival. It was a stunning performance of effortlessly smooth atmospheric pop – perfect for a hot summers […]

Sia’s contemporary dance extravaganza redefines what you can expect from a pop concert  Flashbacks of Big Day Out’s past come flooding back as we approach the maze-like gates of Mount Smart. Inebriated memories swirl as we bounce from gate B to gate F only to realise we are in the wrong section entirely. The weather […]

 Oliver Hall takes in the Star Boy’s futuristic fantasy. The Weeknd’s Starboy: Legend of the Fall tour felt like it was literally ‘landing’ at Auckland Spark Arena last night. After the lights are cut, the blackness was interrupted by the show’s feature set piece, a huge ‘Star Wars Star Destroyer-esque’ lighting rig that floats above […]

At Henderson’s Trust Stadium, legendary British Boyband Take That made their NZ debut with an intimate concert that offered every fan a VIP experience. Since the Internet changed the music industry – touring has become the key for acts to make big money. But talk in the industry is that the current vogue of production-heavy […]

Good Lorde! NZ’s Pop Princess uses an intimate venue to show fans how her live talents have blossomed. Like a true pro, Lorde appeared on the Powerstation’s stage within moments of the clock hitting 9.30pm. David Dallas had warmed up the crowd – he was one of a rotating cast of kiwi support acts who […]

So, you fancy going to Burning Man, or perhaps Splore, but you can’t be fucked with the travel and if you’re really being honest with yourself, you also hate camping and queuing for portaloos. The no alcohol policy is also really annoying. Let’s face it, it’s probably your destiny to stay home watching bad TV. […]

With the news of a news ringing through our ears, there was no better way to celebrate on Labour Weekend then to get your dancing shoes on and check on the plethora of live music on offer. On Sunday 22 October ZM’s Friday Jams festival beckoned. The truly amazing thing about the Friday Jams tour […]