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2CELLOS announce New Zealand tour
Thursday, 28 July 2016, 12:11 pm | The Maple
2CELLOS , music’s most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, announce they will visit New Zealand in November as part of their Australia/New Zealand tour – performing music from their album Celloverse and other favorites from across all their albums. ... More >>
Don Mcglashan & Shayne P. Carter - on Tour Around Aotearoa
Thursday, 28 July 2016, 11:28 am | The Maple
Two of New Zealand’s indie rock heavyweights have joined forces for a formidable collaboration. In spite of weaving disparate paths over the past few decades, eminent local songwriters Don McGlashan and Shayne Carter are now taking their recently developed ... More >>
Matariki Set to Sparkle at Auckland’s Waterfront
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 5:10 pm | The Maple
Now in its fifth year, Matariki returns to Auckland’s waterfront for the final weekend of the month-long festival - as the city celebrates Māori New Year, when Matariki is seen low in the north-east sky. There’s an incredible array of entertainment, ... More >>
Jakob Announce North Island Shows
Friday, 10 June 2016, 2:43 pm | The Maple
New Zealand’s prog-giants Jakob are hitting the road once more to bring their sonic wall of sound to stages around the North Island, with a series of shows throughout June, July and August. More >>
Queen's Birthday on Queens Wharf this weekend
Monday, 30 May 2016, 11:37 am | The Maple
Queen’s Birthday Weekend is nearly upon us, meaning the time has come for the annual celebrations of all things UK with Queen’s Birthday at Queens Wharf. Head along to Queens Wharf over the long weekend of Saturday 4,Sunday 5th and Monday 6th June ... More >>
PAQUIN to Tour South Island in March/April
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 4:50 pm | The Maple
Critically-acclaimed electro-gaze rockers Paquin uncovered their latest offering III recently, the aptly named final piece in a tripartite EP release. With pummelling waves of sugary, electric pulses harking to the likes epic dance-pop of M83, Paquinbring ... More >>
Paquin's New Ep IIIOut Today
Friday, 22 January 2016, 4:34 pm | The Maple
Paquin have been a driving force in Auckland music over the past four years, their unusual sound a compelling cross-section of dance, shoegaze and electro-pop. More >>
Alt-Country Newcomer Stretch Hits the Road for Summer Tour
Friday, 15 January 2016, 10:04 am | The Maple
Alt-country singer songwriter Stretch is packing up his guitar, harmonicas and kick-drum and getting ready to ramble his way through New Zealand towns for a summer tour of intimate, exhilarating shows. His repertoire of material spans from dark-hearted ... More >>
Paquin to Tour NZ in Support of New Ep 'III'
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 12:34 pm | The Maple
Paquin to Tour NZ in Support of New Ep III Paquin have been a driving force in Auckland music over the past four years, their unusual sound a compelling cross-section of dance, shoegaze and electro-pop. Over this time Paquin have released two of a three-part ... More >>
McGlashan's "There Goes the Neighbourhood" Tour
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 10:00 am | The Maple
This November, one of our finest singer/songwriters Don McGlashan takes his songs around Auckland one suburb at a time with ‘There Goes the Neighbourhood’. Be sure to catch Don and at your local town centre (or someone else’s!) performing ... More >>
Jakob + Beastwars nationwide tour kicks off tonight
Friday, 2 October 2015, 11:43 am | The Maple
Tonight sees the colossal union of New Zealand's best heavyweight metal/post-rock outfits for an epic, four-date national tour: Beastwars and Jakob . More >>
Sunken Seas' new album Glass out today
Friday, 25 September 2015, 9:51 am | The Maple
With the blistering new album 'Glass' hitting the digital shelves around the world today, Auckland-based post-punk upstarts Sunken Seas are charting their most impressive and intense territory yet. Now two LPs and one EP into their career, the band have ... More >>
Waikare Komene of the Roots to Present at Studio One
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 9:47 am | The Maple
Every month, Studio One Toi Tū plays host to a free, connective Open Night, offering a glimpse into the mind and process of one of Auckland’s prominent creative community talents. The September edition of Open Nights is an engaging conversation with Waikare ... More >>
The Others Way Festival Adds More Bands
Tuesday, 25 August 2015, 10:44 am | The Maple
Flying Out and 95bFM are super pleased to announce that The Others Way Festival is getting both bigger and better. Due to ticket demand and a commitment to making things even more awesome, The Others Way have added Neck of The Woods to the list of music ... More >>
Sunken Seas Announce New Album 'Glass'
Friday, 7 August 2015, 11:00 am | The Maple
The sound of Sunken Seas is forged somewhere between the shores of Britain's iconic shoegaze movement and the hallowed turf of New Zealand label Flying Nun. Sunken Seas are pleased to announce the release of their forthcoming album 'Glass'. More >>
Jakob and Beastwars to Tour This October
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 9:22 am | The Maple
This October sees the colossal union of New Zealand's heavyweight metal/post-rock outfits for a national tour. Beastwars and Jakob are both highly regarded in their respective sub-genres, and the chance to witness them sharing stages around the country ... More >>
Flying Out and 95bFM announce The Others Way Festival
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 10:41 am | The Maple
Karangahape Road will come alive with The Others Way Festival on September 4, with a jam-packed day of Auckland's best alternative music acts, performing across multiple venues. Thanks to Flying Out and 95bFM, The Others Way features a mammoth 27 local ... More >>
Don McGlashan announces 'Lucky Stars' solo tour
Thursday, 23 July 2015, 9:31 am | The Maple
A rich collection of personal songs exploring love, regret and mortality, the recently released album Lucky Stars from pre-eminent singer/songwriter Don McGlashan is already considered to be among his best work. Written at a bach on the Thames Estuary, Lucky ... More >>
Don McGlashan Announces New Date for New Plymouth Show
Wednesday, 1 July 2015, 5:20 pm | The Maple
The recently released album "Lucky Stars" from outstanding New Zealand songwriter Don McGlashan has been taken to the road over the past month. More >>
Stellar: Bright Ideas at Smales Farm
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 11:03 am | The Maple
An after-dark outing the whole family will enjoy, Stellar: Bright Ideas at Smales Farm brings a magical glow to Auckland’s North Shore this winter. Come along after sundown and wander the enchanting pathway through seven magnificent light installations, ... More >>