Our front duo Kim Sutton and Nick Corbett will transport you back to a time of fluoro, fishnet gloves and excessive shoulder-pads, while John McNab, (guitar & sax), Mr Groove Matt Trent, (bass), and Christian Brenk, (drums), will make your heads spin, (right round baby right round), with their sneaker stomping musical genius.

We will be rocking out songs from the most iconic and influential bands of the 80s including Michael Jackson, Prince, Wham, David Bowie, Pat Benetar, A-ha, Eurythmics, Def Leppard, AC/DC and many many more!!

Warm up your dance moves, (legwarmers anyone?) dust off your 80s outfits and join us for a totally amazing 80s night!!

Door opens 7.30pm. Show starts 8pm.

Early Bird Tickets $15        Standard $20        Door $20 (if not sold out prior)

Tickets @ https://www.dashtickets.co.nz/event/mzv3rdwgq?fbclid=IwAR1ByFkj80eUdmYXdZTW2XDg9aJAi5jvcokOAwWvr2DxSWXuhTHIv9qJsgw

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To start your journey, TinyKwyre (Palmerston North) brings a short programme of multicultural wonders. We’ll switch gears, and incidentally genders, to bring the fantastic Harbour Capital Chorus to the stage. They will deliver you songs of wondrous destinations and how to get there! Then the hilarious “Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants” (10dd for short) will take to the stage and bring you tales of many countries (well, at least most of the songs have countries in the title!)

Book with iTicket or Hannah Playhouse box office https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2019/nov/destination-everywhere

Here’s what was said about the first season:

“A brilliantly funny show featuring great female voices, soaring harmonies and much laughter … all neatly contained in pop acapella!” (Someone’s mum)

Songs from around the world (well at least with countries in the titles… ) like Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Land Down Under, Walk Like an Egyptian. We’ll deliver them to you with clever arrangements, great voices, talent, humour, a little reverence… but no instruments – just vocals and props. Think Barden Bella’s (from the movie Pitch Perfect) meet Feisty Chickens.

Come along for a rollicking trip, carried on a tide of acapella pop and harmony!

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Following the one/two punch of Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot, both albums driven by the muscular guitars of new member Steve Hackett, Genesis were ready to launch what would become their finest album, Selling England By the Pound.

Finally, now, 47 years after the album’s release, Steve Hackett will be performing Selling England By the Pound in full once only in New Zealand on Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Auckland Town Hall.

“I think (Genesis) really nailed the best of what that band as an entity could have done with that album.” – Neil Peart (Rush)

“… a complexity of tone that’s pretty rare in any kind of art.” – Robert Christgau

“the definitive Genesis album.” – Fish (formerly of Marillion)

In addition, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of its release, Steve will be performing his critically acclaimed solo album ‘Spectral Mornings’.

And if that’s not enough, Steve will perform selections from his stunning new album ‘At the Edge of Light’ and may even be munificent enough to throw in another couple of Genesis tunes.

“I’m excited to bring my Genesis Revisited show back to New Zealand. It was fantastic to play there last time and to visit that amazing country” says Hackett.

“This time will be a special show, including the whole of Genesis album ‘Selling England By the Pound’, celebrating my solo album Spectral Mornings 40th anniversary, plus more! I can’t wait!”

Steve’s exceptional debut antipodean tour in 2017 left audiences stunned by the majestic performances by Hackett and his virtuoso band. How do you top that? Come witness the spectacle of Steve Hackett’s incendiary 2020’s shows to see how it’s done.

“Hackett’s guitar playing was impeccable, full of little melodic twists…” – 13th Floor

“There were several standing ovations throughout the night, something I have not seen for a while at a show, the fans visibly pleased with Hackett and Co.’s outstanding performance…” – Ambient Light

Tickets on sale Thursday June 20, 2019 – 11am.

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With shows set to land in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, fans around the country will have a chance to see brand new material from Squeeze, as well as hits like ‘Cool For Cats’, ‘Tempted’ and ‘Up The Junction’ as Squeeze bring the soundtrack of the 70s and 80s into full focus.

“‘I am over the moon to be announcing the 2020 tour with Squeeze.”, says Glenn Tilbrook. “We’ve had something of a renaissance in the last few years, and look forward to this continuing, as we will play a set of songs that are new, contemporary and as innovative as people have come to expect from us, along with the old beauties.”

With two critically-acclaimed albums in the past three years, and a live show that has seen them headline numerous festivals in the UK (as well as sell their own sold out shows around the world), “something of a renaissance” seems like an understatement.

Ever hardworking, the band will bring their scintillating live performances to adoring Kiwi fans in 2020, treating them to not just the hits, but also rarities that span their 45 year career both as Squeeze and solo artists.

Tickets for Squeeze’s 2020 New Zealand live dates go on sale at 12.00pm on Friday June 7 via the website.

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With shows set to land in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, fans around the country will have a chance to see brand new material from Squeeze, as well as hits like ‘Cool For Cats’, ‘Tempted’ and ‘Up The Junction’ as Squeeze bring the soundtrack of the 70s and 80s into full focus.

“‘I am over the moon to be announcing the 2020 tour with Squeeze.”, says Glenn Tilbrook. “We’ve had something of a renaissance in the last few years, and look forward to this continuing, as we will play a set of songs that are new, contemporary and as innovative as people have come to expect from us, along with the old beauties.”

With two critically-acclaimed albums in the past three years, and a live show that has seen them headline numerous festivals in the UK (as well as sell their own sold out shows around the world), “something of a renaissance” seems like an understatement.

Ever hardworking, the band will bring their scintillating live performances to adoring Kiwi fans in 2020, treating them to not just the hits, but also rarities that span their 45 year career both as Squeeze and solo artists.

Tickets for Squeeze’s 2020 New Zealand live dates go on sale at 12.00pm on Friday June 7 via the website.

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ONE LOVE is without question one of the most popular two-day festivals in Australasia. And today promoters have revealed that an array of international big-hitters are set to perform at the summer extravaganza.

Presented by Mai FM and Pato Entertainment, ONE LOVE 2020 will be held in its long-standing home at Tauranga Domain across Auckland Anniversary Weekend on January 25 and 26, 2020.

Earlybird Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, July 3 at 7pm on the official website: www.onelovefestival.co.nz

With demand expected to be huge, punters are urged to get in quickly to avoid disappointment. The 24-hour Early Bird special runs from Wednesday, July 3 at 7pm until Thursday, July 4 at 7pm and all tickets purchased in that 24-hour period will receive a ONE LOVE t-shirt.

As in previous years, VIP tickets will also be available for purchase. This year, LAYBUY tickets are also available, which allows punters to purchase tickets on the day and pay across six payments. This option will be available when you reach the check-out when purchasing tickets.

It has just been confirmed that some of the biggest names in the reggae and roots world will appear at the 2020 festival, including Jamaican dancehall legend Sean Paul; iconic reggae superstar Shaggy; the OGs of reggae Toots and the Maytals; as well as Californian reggae royalty Common Kings; Jamaican singer Etana; the incredible dancehall act, Collie Budz; and reggae legends Third World are all on the line-up.

See below for more information.

The star-studded cast of legends will perform at ONE LOVE alongside a packed line-up of other international festival favourites and local heroes, including Katchafire, L.A.B, Sons of Zion, FIJI, Israel Starr and Josh Wawa.

Spawnbreezie, Mike Love, 1814, Ardijah, Latasha Lee, Ria Hall, Conkarah, Lion Rezz, FIA, Jaro Local, Victor J Sefo, DJ Jayraski, DJ Hemz complete the first line-up announcement.

Promoters are also excited to reveal that the much-loved Kiwi act Nesian Mystik, whose hits include ‘For The People’ and ‘Mr Mista’, will be reforming for a special performance at ONE LOVE.

ONE LOVE has sold out for the last four years in a row and with today’s announcement, it is expected that tickets for the festival will once again be in hot demand.

“We are very excited to bring one of our biggest line-ups yet. The hype is so big, we are expecting to sell out faster that previous years,” says promoter Pato Alvarez.

Earlybird Tickets are on sale Wednesday July 3 from 7pm until 7pm Thursday July 4. All tickets purchased in the first 24 hours will receive a free One Love t-shirt – www.onelovefestival.co.nz

One Love ticket prices:
VIP tickets – $255
– 2 x day pass
GA early birds – $169 early bird
– 2 x day pass
GA general release – $179
– 2 x day pass
GA final release – $189
– 2 x day pass
1 day GA pass – $119

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The Australian duo (AKA Luke Dubs and El Gusto) have also just announced a New Zealand tour. Presented by Live Nation and George FM, Hermitude will play in Auckland at the Powerstation on Wednesday, November 13; the James Hay in Christchurch on Friday, November 15 and Shed 6 in Wellington on Saturday, November 16.

Tickets for all shows go on sale at 11am Friday, June 21.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.co.nz

Sounding completely fresh and new, and yet irresistibly familiar all at the same time, Hermitude’s new single ‘Northern Lights’ will lure you in with its light beginnings, before pulling you under with its earth shattering drops. Sonically reminiscent of their mammoth single, ‘The Buzz’, which saw the Blue Mountains duo rise to International success, ‘Northern Lights’ signifies their most bright and brash release thus far.

Flexing new sounds on previous singles ‘Stupid World’ and ‘Every Day’ allowed them to introduce more intimate and chillaxified aesthetics in their work, paving the way for this glorious, calamitous, momentous release… Hermitude have arrived and the track bangs hard!

Joining Hermitude on this track is co-writer Soaky Siren (US) and rapper Vory (US), courting each other in an old school lovers duet. Reaching new heights with each release, the duo have found inspiration from working with a myriad of vocalists on their new music.

Hermitude says, “Northern lights’ is part homage to early dance and rave music, which we love, but also mixed with a signature Hermi drop that’s likely to blow a few wigs back! Having Soaky Siren and Vory on the track is the icing on the cake that makes it shine.”

Accompanying this big song drop, Hermitude today announce their World Tour which includes New Zealand.

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The Australian duo (AKA Luke Dubs and El Gusto) have also just announced a New Zealand tour. Presented by Live Nation and George FM, Hermitude will play in Auckland at the Powerstation on Wednesday, November 13; the James Hay in Christchurch on Friday, November 15 and Shed 6 in Wellington on Saturday, November 16.

Tickets for all shows go on sale at 11am Friday, June 21.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.co.nz

Sounding completely fresh and new, and yet irresistibly familiar all at the same time, Hermitude’s new single ‘Northern Lights’ will lure you in with its light beginnings, before pulling you under with its earth shattering drops. Sonically reminiscent of their mammoth single, ‘The Buzz’, which saw the Blue Mountains duo rise to International success, ‘Northern Lights’ signifies their most bright and brash release thus far.

Flexing new sounds on previous singles ‘Stupid World’ and ‘Every Day’ allowed them to introduce more intimate and chillaxified aesthetics in their work, paving the way for this glorious, calamitous, momentous release… Hermitude have arrived and the track bangs hard!

Joining Hermitude on this track is co-writer Soaky Siren (US) and rapper Vory (US), courting each other in an old school lovers duet. Reaching new heights with each release, the duo have found inspiration from working with a myriad of vocalists on their new music.

Hermitude says, “Northern lights’ is part homage to early dance and rave music, which we love, but also mixed with a signature Hermi drop that’s likely to blow a few wigs back! Having Soaky Siren and Vory on the track is the icing on the cake that makes it shine.”

Accompanying this big song drop, Hermitude today announce their World Tour which includes New Zealand.

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The Australian duo (AKA Luke Dubs and El Gusto) have also just announced a New Zealand tour. Presented by Live Nation and George FM, Hermitude will play in Auckland at the Powerstation on Wednesday, November 13; the James Hay in Christchurch on Friday, November 15 and Shed 6 in Wellington on Saturday, November 16.

Tickets for all shows go on sale at 11am Friday, June 21.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.co.nz

Sounding completely fresh and new, and yet irresistibly familiar all at the same time, Hermitude’s new single ‘Northern Lights’ will lure you in with its light beginnings, before pulling you under with its earth shattering drops. Sonically reminiscent of their mammoth single, ‘The Buzz’, which saw the Blue Mountains duo rise to International success, ‘Northern Lights’ signifies their most bright and brash release thus far.

Flexing new sounds on previous singles ‘Stupid World’ and ‘Every Day’ allowed them to introduce more intimate and chillaxified aesthetics in their work, paving the way for this glorious, calamitous, momentous release… Hermitude have arrived and the track bangs hard!

Joining Hermitude on this track is co-writer Soaky Siren (US) and rapper Vory (US), courting each other in an old school lovers duet. Reaching new heights with each release, the duo have found inspiration from working with a myriad of vocalists on their new music.

Hermitude says, “Northern lights’ is part homage to early dance and rave music, which we love, but also mixed with a signature Hermi drop that’s likely to blow a few wigs back! Having Soaky Siren and Vory on the track is the icing on the cake that makes it shine.”

Accompanying this big song drop, Hermitude today announce their World Tour which includes New Zealand.

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