We’re excited to announce the new album from Fly My Pretties – The Studio Recordings Part One! STREAM ON SPOTIFY STREAM ON APPLE MUSIC PURCHASE ON GOOGLE PLAY PURCHASE VINYL …
Iconic Wellington collective Fly My Pretties has a new studio album! Read More »
The First Responders Festival with live music, outdoor cinema, BBQ and family fun day has been created to celebrate and support our city’s amazing free ambulance service. And what better …
New Zealand’s capital will host its 15th Pacific arts festival this weekend. Photo: Wellington City Council The Wellington Pasifika Festival coincides with the city’s anniversary weekend and showcases the region’s …
Wellington’s iconic concert series returns to fill your summer nights with the sounds of Aotearoa’s best and brightest! Come early to grab a good picnic spot, and as the sun …
Gardens Magic begins tonight at Botanical Gardens Read More »
The Wellington City Council’s Summer City programme kicks-off its 40th year on New Year’s Eve, with more than 90 events over the next three months – and something for everyone. …
Wellington City Council’s 40th Summer City starts on Monday Read More »
A new generation of urban Māori are on display in the heart of Wellington as the city prepares to host the biggest kapa haka festival in the country. Photo: RNZ …
Pouwhenua display opens tonight to highlight Te Matatini Read More »
Over a year after the New Zealand Festival brought Star Wars: A New Hope to Wellington audiences, the NZSO are going on the road for an extended Star Wars Film …
NZSO back Empire for Wellington as symphonic Star Wars returns Read More »
Artists and performers have come together to create a song to promote Māori performing arts in preparation for the world’s largest kapa haka festival. RNZ story by Te Manu Korihi …
Song of celebration sets the stage for Te Matatini 2019 Read More »
Orchestra Wellington have released what music director Marc Taddei is calling an “epic” programme of monumental classical works for 2019, alongside the first New Zealand independently produced classical vinyl release …
Orchestra Wellington release epic 2019 programme and live double vinyl LP Read More »
An online collection of poster art recalls the glorious days of Wellington’s greatest 21st century bar. Mighty Mighty, which took over a long, narrow first floor space in Cuba Street …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
As part of a new partnership with The Wellington City Mission, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is supporting the charity’s annual Christmas Star Appeal. At the NZSO’s two concerts in …
Bronwyn Turei is one of the new mainstays at Circa Theatre, performing in comedy, drama, musicals, pantomimes and playing different genders, species, ethnicities – all part of the job of …
The Capital Blues Club goes back to the corner of Taranaki and Dixon Streets, launching a new home at Jack Hackett’s this Thursday, 22 November. Pip Payne, driving force behind …
This weekly feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible this weekend for $20.00 or less (and ideally free). You may want to check previous high five posts for recurring …
Your top ten events for the weekend of 17 and 18 November Read More »
On the second day of the NZ Irish Fest in Wellington, redheads are asked to assemble in Cuba Mall for a Ginger Gathering that will celebrate and share the love …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
RNZ Music’s KIRSTEN JOHNSTONE is overwhelmed by the incredible display of musicianship, movement, and joy on stage at David Byrne’s TSB Arena show in Wellington last night. David Byrne and …
RNZ Review: David Byrne at Wellington’s TSB Arena Read More »
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
Gerry Paul is a musician, children’s entertainer, tour promoter, event organiser, session player and creative live wire. He co-created the music festival Coastella, is one of the event organisers of CubaDupa, …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
RICHARD VAREY discovers a Supra feast of fidelity while auditioning audio offerings. Content provided by Witchdoctor, “entertainment for grownups”. Read this story with full photographic content, plus more writing about …
Witchdoctor lays new cables and connections for a Supra audio experience Read More »
At 11am on 11 November, Aotearoa New Zealand will mark the centenary of the Armistice that ended the First World War in 1918. A range of commemorative events are taking …
The cost to fix one of Wellington’s most important theatres is likely to be $16 million more than first thought, with required strengthening work keeping it closed until at least September …
St James fix-up tops $30m; delayed reopening affects NZ Festival Read More »
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
The Rangimarie peace bell of the National War Memorial Carillon will toll eleven times to mark the start of the two-minute silence of remembrance at 11.00am on Sunday at the official Armistice …
Eleven bells for Armistice centenary, then cacophonous chorus Read More »
On the anniversary of Kristallnacht, it’s time to look back 80 years and ask: who makes the Nazis? Then look forward with hope and music. By Mark Cubey Smashed windows …
Remember Kristallnacht, fight fascism, embrace hope and violins Read More »
The inaugural Tui award for Music Teacher of the Year was presented last night to Porirua teacher Elizabeth Sneyd at the third annual Artisan Awards, alongside awards for producer, engineer, …
PM presents Porirua teacher with inaugural music award Read More »
This weekly feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible this weekend for $20.00 or less (and ideally free). You may want to check previous high five posts for recurring …
Your top ten events for the weekend of 3 and 4 November Read More »
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
The total allocation of 45,000 tickets for rap superstar Eminem’s only NZ show in Wellington nest year sold out yesterday in under an hour – the fastest-selling show in Westpac …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
Rap superstar Eminem, who last visited New Zealand four years ago, will make his first-ever Wellington appearance at Westpac Stadium on Saturday 2 March with his Rapture 2019 show. Special …
The winner of our competition for two tickets to tomorrow night’s performance of Oh What a Night is…. Brigid Wilson. Congratulations! Brigid will be taking her son to the show …
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And there are many more …
Your high five events for the weekend of 13 and 14 October Read More »
There is so much good musical entertainment on tonight, that we’re running an extended “high five” to cover it all… The big gig tonight is Rhian Sheehan at the Michael …
A dozen music events for Friday 12 October (special high-five edition) Read More »
A reminder: This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events accessible today for $20.00 or less. You may want to check previous high-five entries for recurring events. And there …
Dental checks, sound/art installations, editing Wikipedia for equity, ectopia cordis, and cyber threats. That’s your Ava Lovelace Day. Drop in to the Bee Healthy Regional Dental Service at Frank Kitts …
Rhian Sheehan is a musician whose work includes a series of studio albums, soundtracks to soundtracks to TV, short film, documentary and feature-length movies, video games and even a theme-park …
Local composers won awards for film and TV music, and the SOUNZ Contemporary Award at the APRA Awards. Lyttleton singer-songwriter Marlon Williams walked away with the APRA Silver Scroll last …
Tribute show Oh What a Night!, celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, returns to Wellington on 16 October. MARK CUBEY explores the ongoing popularity of the …
The Artisan Awards at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, recognising the best technical and production values in the music industry, will be hosted in Wellington for the first time …
Have you tried a Spin Clean with The Groovinator? Or L’Art du Son? RICHARD VAREY has used them on his records, and he’s here to tell us all about it. …
Witchdoctor gets down and dirty with a spring clean for records Read More »
It’s always a squeeze trying to get the weekend down to five high-five events, so in a trial exercise we’re running ten tips for what you might do over a …
Your (double) high five events for the weekend of 6 and 7 October Read More »
Making, Beyblading, two divas, three punk rockers ,and an open late. Want to be a Maker? Join the Junk and Disorderly Team from REACT at Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf …
Support bus drivers, experience musical mayhem, join the next generation business community, find out more about the flu epidemic in the Pacific 100 years ago, and get positive about mental …
A competition to write a lullaby to be gifted to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been won by singer-songwriter Chanelle Davis who is expecting her first child in January. …
Pregnant songwriter wins lullaby-for-PM competition Read More »
Lots of school holiday entertainment for children, and economics and music for adults. Nau mai haere mai te kite Moana Reo Māori. Nga Taonga Sound & Vision (84 Taranaki Street, …
After a record sell-out festival this year, Jim Beam Homegrown will return to Wellington’s waterfront on 23 March 2019, with the first details of the 42 acts playing the five …
Homegrown festival announces first lineup and pre-party show Read More »
Martyn Pepperell is a Wellington-based DJ, broadcaster, publicist, promoter and writer. Most recently he’s been directly involved with the reissue of Our Garden Needs Its Flowers by Jess Sah Bi …
Listen to Martyn Pepperell on the Sweetman Podcast Read More »
Miss Bridget Walsh returned to town with a new band for a low-key gig at Rogue & Vagabond. by Mark Cubey When I first met Takapuna traveler Bridget Walsh late …
The latest addition to Audioculture, the “noisy library of New Zealand music” tells the story of the short but glorious career of Wellington’s all-female rock/pop band The Wide Mouth Frogs. …
It’s the start of Wellington’s Spring Festival (22 to 30 September), the end of Conservation Week, and Home & Garden weekend. Get out and about! On Saturday, the annual Otari-Wilton’s …
Your high five events for the weekend of 22 and 23 September Read More »
Homes, gardens, films, women architects, masters of arts and design, and the Orchestra of Spheres. TGIF. Thinking about upgrading your home and/or garden? Want to meet the people of The Wellington …
Don’t worry, it’s the 21st Century, it’s okay to like pop music and weird shit too, writes GARY STEEL. Content provided by Witchdoctor, “entertainment for grownups”. Read the story with full …
Witchdoctor explains the Victory of the Musical Magpie Read More »
Walking, tai chi, ace ladies, French shorts and synaesthesia. It must be spring. Today’s Tinytown Buggy Walk (every third Thursday of the month), explores Oriental Bay Parade. Park your car …
Nearly $40,000 was raised at the art auction last Thursday night, hosted by Victoria University of Wellington last Thursday night, in partnership with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Wellington …
Art auction raises $40k in support of national music centre Read More »
As Te Wiki o te Reo Māori comes to an end, there’s a lot going on involving nature and space and trombones. Saturday’s Young Feminist Hui at Te Papa is …
Au kaupapa e rima mo te Rāhoroi 15 a Rātapu 16 Mahuru Read More »
The NZSO and Victoria University are running an art auction tonight to raise funds for the national music centre based around Wellington Town Hall. Terry Stringer, Sea Sound, Like Violins …
Art auction tonight to raise funds for national music centre [updated] Read More »
Songwriter, blues and roots music enthusiast Bill Lake grew up in another capital – Canberra – but is as much a part of Wellington as the bucket fountain or the …
Capital muso Bill Lake gets three-part treatment from Audioculture Read More »
The premiere of a documentary about James Lavelle, founder of the influential record label Mo’Wax, has its NZ premiere in Miramar on Saturday – with an after-party featuring local DJs …
Bill Manhire is Wellington’s premier poet and founder of the International Institute of Modern Letters. On New Zealand Poetry Day, he talked to Simon Sweetman for Episode 130 of the …
It’s Onesie Day, with the Orange Day Parade, Suffrage in Stitches, the McQueen doco, and a whole lotta folk, metal and Ethiopiques. Today is Wellington Free Ambulance Onesie Day, the …
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will perform music from the eight Harry Potter films in late September, under the baton of Australian conductor Christopher Dragon. Music from composers John Williams, …
It’s Daffodil Day and Tertiary Open Day and End of Winter Day and Katchafire Sold Out at SanFran Day. Daffodil Day: Learn. Donate. Here: https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/ Tertiary Open Day is happening …
As part of Tertiary Open Day on Friday, the Commercial Music course at Massey University will showcase its brand new studio facilities packed with top-end gear in a music course …
World class music course ready to roll at Massey Read More »
Will King won first prize at the Dame Malvina Major Foundation Wellington Aria on Sunday night, with a baritone performance that blew away the audience, according to adjudicator Richard Greager. …
Baritone judged “clear winner” in Wellington Aria Read More »
Wednesday brings you bells, letters, a fourth birthday, adventurous women and green tramping. Listen to National Carillonist, Timothy Hurd QSM, playing the Carillon bells (74 of them) at the latest …
They rock. They rolled with the punches. They’re from Wellington, and widely acclaimed as the best rock band ever to come out of New Zealand. And they will tour the …
Shihad celebrate 30th anniversary with Rocktober tour Read More »
Blackouts, living off the grid, wings and beer, feminisms, and many bands you’ve never heard of… these should all be part of “Thor’s day”. The Victoria University of Wellington Students’ …
Activities that are free or $20 or less today, including mountain writing, free speech, fair trade, and lots of jazz. Today is the start of WeBO, Wellington’s International Band and …
Ray Ahipene-Mercer is a musician, luthier, conservationist and former Wellington City Councillor. He talked to Simon Sweetman about music, politics, his recent appointment as chair of Orchestra Wellington, and living …
Listen to Ray Ahipene-Mercer on the Sweetman Podcast Read More »
Wellington’s Town Hall moved closer to becoming a centre for civic and cultural events in the city after the signing of a binding Collaboration and Redevelopment Agreement between the New …
Town Hall deal inked between WCC, NZSO and VUW School of Music Read More »
The NZSO and The Phoenix Foundation- Celebrate! Live in concert, Michael Fowler Centre, 2 August 2018 Photo by Huup Waagen Review by Mark Cubey. “Anyone can be a success, but …
“Come, come, come to the Sabbat, come to the Sabbat: Satan’s there!” chanted the wildly dancing students. Psychedelic lights swirled and intoxicating rhythms poured from Marshall amps as Timberjack, dubbed …
The Phoenix Foundation and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra join forces tonight under the baton of NZSO Associate Conductor Hamish McKeich, marking 20 years since the popular band was founded in …
Phoenix Foundation celebrate 20 years tonight with NZSO gig and collected works Read More »
The New Zealand International Film Festival has made a late addition to its programme: the classic 1987 concert film Sign O’ the Times, directed by and starring the late musical …
Prince concert film signed up just in time for Festival Read More »
Rugby, glow worms, symphonic winds, waste dating and comedy are events on offer for your Friday night in Wellington. It’s Super Rugby play-off time as the Hurricanes host the Chiefs …
Five music-related events happening in Wellington this evening. The exhibition celebrating the music, activism, politics, humour, and self-created careers of the Topp Twins is showing at the National Library, corner …
Tickets go on sale at noon today for the summer tour by Fat Freddy’s Drop – including their first outdoor summer gig in the capital for three years. Fat Freddy’s …
Long before social media, audience trolling of TV personalities was a thing. Something a music video compilation show host found out to his cost very quickly… Phil O’Brien at Radio …
Original recordings of iconic New Zealand rock music, some in need of urgent preservation, have found a safe home at the Turnbull Library. Flying Nun records master tapes pictured in …
Donation of Flying Nun tapes marks centenary for Turnbull Read More »