Celebrating 25 Years of Scoop
Special: Up To 25% Off Scoop Pro Learn More
 

818 Entertainment - Latest News [Page 1]

The Wait Is Over! Tickets Now On Sale For The Lord Of The Rings - A Musical Tale

Friday, 26 July 2024, 11:15 am | 818 Entertainment

Tickets for the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale are yesterday on sale for performances across the strictly limited five week season at The Civic, Auckland. More >>

Molly Payton Shares New Single And Announces Debut Album 'YOYOTTA'

Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 8:56 am | 818 Entertainment

London based, Kiwi artist Molly Payton has today released her single Get Back To You, the final song on her upcoming album, YOYOTTA named after the title track You’re On Your Own This Time Again. More >>

The ASB Classic Confirmed For Auckland From December 30 - January 11

Thursday, 18 July 2024, 7:17 am | 818 Entertainment

The Asb Classic Confirmed For Auckland From December 30 - January 11 As Kiwi Tennis Stars Soar On The Global Stage More >>

'Me Today' Welcomes Douyin Superstar Liu Yuan Yuan To Aotearoa

Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 10:05 am | 818 Entertainment

With an online following of more than 25 million across Chinese social media, including 19 million followers on Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok), Liu Yuan Yuan arrived in New Zealand on Monday. More >>

One NZ And Live Nation's Ones To Watch Showcase In Wellington

Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 5:23 am | 818 Entertainment

Hailing from Pōneke, the three artists performing are Sure Boy, Casual Healing and Mikeyy. More >>

Illusionist Cosentino Announces NZ Dates For 'Decennium The Greatest Hits Tour'

Thursday, 20 June 2024, 8:38 pm | 818 Entertainment

Australia's world-renowned illusionist and 'International Magician of the Year', COSENTINO, is bringing his spectacular new live show Decennium to Aotearoa this November and December! More >>

London's Longest Running Immersive Theatre Experience 'Faulty Towers The Dining Experience' Comes To Aotearoa

Thursday, 13 June 2024, 7:40 am | 818 Entertainment

A comedic culinary adventure like no other, the international smash-hit Faulty Towers The Dining Experience will embark on a tour of the North Island in September 2024 after entertaining audiences across the globe for over 27 years. More >>

Trailer Released For Local & Sxsw Award Winning Film We Were Dangerous Starring Erana James And Rima Te Wiata

Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 8:35 am | 818 Entertainment

The poster and trailer for We Were Dangerous has been unveiled ahead of its nationwide cinema release on Thursday 22nd August. More >>

Trailer And Poster Released For Kiwi Adventure Comedy 'Bookworm' Starring Elijah Wood And Nell Fisher

Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 7:57 am | 818 Entertainment

The poster and trailer for the big new adventure comedy film Bookworm have been unveiled ahead of its nationwide big screen release on August 8th. Shot on location in the Canterbury region, Bookworm stars acclaimed Hollywood actor Elijah Wood, alongside ... More >>

Gibson XCVIII Share New Single ‘See You Again’

Friday, 24 May 2024, 4:10 pm | 818 Entertainment

Otautahi indie-pop duo GIBSON XCVIII (98) have today unveiled a new single titled ‘See You Again’ ahead of their South Island and Auckland shows this week. Musicians Dean Gibson and Mark Holwood formed GIBSON XCVIII out of a desire to make easy-listening ... More >>

Synthony Announces World-first New Show: Synthony Pride

Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 9:14 am | 818 Entertainment

SYNTHONY is set to capture hearts and minds again with a world-first new show, “SYNTHONY PRIDE” on Saturday the 3rd of August at Auckland’s Spark Arena, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities, artists, performers & anthems. More >>

Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa NZ Music Month 2024: Amplifying Aotearoa Music

Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:03 am | 818 Entertainment

Today marks the start of TE MARAMA PUORO O AOTEAROA 2024 (NZ Music Month), with AMPLIFYING AOTEAROA | PAOROTIA AOTEAROA the key theme across this year’s event. More >>

Due To Overwhelming Demand: Jimmy Barnes Announces New Show And Venue Upgrade For The “Hell Of A Time” New Zealand Tour

Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:45 am | 818 Entertainment

Since announcing his much anticipated return to touring following open heart surgery late last year, Jimmy Barnes has sold-out New Plymouth and Christchurch on his Hell of a Time Tour, with Auckland down to final tickets. More >>

NZ Music T-shirt Day Returns Friday 3rd May

Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:35 am | 818 Entertainment

MusicHelps annual fundraising initiative NZ Music T-Shirt Day is taking place on Friday 3rd May 2024 as part of NZ Music Month. More >>

Casting Announced For Stage Adaptation Of Red White And Brass By Auckland Theatre Company

Monday, 15 April 2024, 3:14 pm | 818 Entertainment

Auckland Theatre Company are bringing Rugby World Cup fever back to Auckland - led by a group of Tongan superfans - at ASB Waterfront Theatre from 18 June to 6 July. More >>

Robbie Nicol’s Late Night Pilot Returns To The Basement Theatre This May!

Monday, 15 April 2024, 11:54 am | 818 Entertainment

New Zealand finally has a late-night TV talk show! Sure it's not on TV, but to be fair neither is Newshub. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2404/a2c7f440be6d64c49cac.jpeg" width="720" height="720"> Robbie Nicol (aka White Man ... More >>

Jimmy Barnes Announces His Return To The Stage

Friday, 5 April 2024, 6:30 am | 818 Entertainment

Jimmy Barnes has announced his much anticipated return to touring, heading to Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth and Auckland in July, following open heart surgery late last year. More >>

The Fantastical Labyrinth Of Colour And Light, Arborialis Luminarium, Returns To Aotearoa These School Holidays

Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:25 am | 818 Entertainment

<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/c60c10b8fc27df4f56f9.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> From Saturday 13 to Sunday 28 April, Auckland Live in association with Insite Arts brings the highly popular ARBORIALIS ... More >>

Kiwi Film ‘We Were Dangerous’ Wins Big At SXSW

Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:43 am | 818 Entertainment

Kiwi film We Were Dangerous directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu has won big at SXSW overnight, with the film awarded the Special Jury Award for Filmmaking in the Narrative Feature Competition. Directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu and written ... More >>

An Initiative To Encourage Collaboration & Exploration In Songwriting

Monday, 11 March 2024, 4:36 pm | 818 Entertainment

BIG FAN has announced the return of their five-day long writing workshop – Fan Camp – one of a variety of initiatives offered to musical creatives throughout Aotearoa. After two successful rounds in 2023, the immersive five-day collaborative ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.