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J.J. Abrams is jumping from one franchise to another. The Star Trek Into Darkness director is set to take the reigns for the next Star Wars film. As a kid I was always a fan of special effects. Watching movies I was constantly trying to figure out how they did it, whatever the effect was. Star Wars was the first movie that blew my mind in that way; it didnt matter how they did any of it because it was all so overwhelmingly and entirely great. It was funny and romantic and scary and compelling and the visual effects just served the characters and story. It galvanized for me; not for what was exciting about how movies were made, but rather for what movies were capable of, Abrams told EW back in November.

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90s pop rock legends, The Presidents of the United States of America are coming to town. The band from Seattle is set to play their self-titled debut album in its entirety. Remember those songs Lump, Peaches and Dune Buggy? You will hear them all. Oh the 90s!
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It has been revealed that Psys insanely annoying hit Gangnam Style video has generated over $8 million in ad revenues via YouTube. The clip has broken YouTube records with the most likes and the most watched video after going viral in 2012. The copyright owner of videos uploaded to YouTube gets 50 per cent of all revenue made through advertisements, which means that Gangnam Style will have earned around $4 million.

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Karl Hyde of british indie / electronica band Underworld has given a sneak peak into his first solo project. The nine-track album Edgeland was inspired by the hidden corners of the city he told NME. The beauty of decay, tyre marks, crude graffiti, industrial noise, overheard conversations, epidemics of coffee bars and nights on the back seat being driven through cities by drivers who never sleep. A celebration of peoples idiosyncrasies, mapping out my journeys with the stories they tell, edgelands where city meets scrub, where ragged ponies grazed annexed fields and the air smells chemical. The first single Cut Clouds is out now. Edgeland is due April 2013.

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Look out Depeche Mode fans as the Essex band are back with brand new album Delta Machine. The groups Martin Gore said, Writing this album was incredibly daunting as I wanted the sound of this collection to be very modern. I want people to feel good about listening to this record, to get some kind of peace. Its just got something magical about it.

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Lance Armstrong may not be the toast of the sporting world with his admittance of taking performance enhancing drugs but that hasnt dulled interest from reality TV show Dancing With The Stars. Sources say the reality hit offered the former professional cyclist a spot on the upcoming spring edition of the veteran reality series. Armstrongs spokesperson said Lance has been offered the show each and every year since its inception. Although flattered he has passed on their generous offers. The news comes off the back of Lindsay Lohan declining a US $550,000 offer to appear this year.

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The biggest event in Americas sporting calendar NFLs Superbowl takes place on February 3 (February 4 NZ Time) and apart from whether Beyonce will lip sync again, the hottest off field action comes courtesy of advertisers biggest players. Volkswagen, Coke, Mercedes Benz, Doritas, Hyundai, amongst many others have bought up ad space. Anheuser-Busch InBev, Budweisers parent company, has bought 4.5 minutes of Super Bowl advertising space which includes the first commercial of the game. If you get your calculator out thats about US $34 million in advertising in one day. You can view some of the Superbowl ads on youtube now.

Performances at the 2013 Grammy Awards ceremony have been announced. Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran will perform together at the awards in LA next month. As well as Elton and Ed teaming up, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley will be doing the same on the big night. Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Jack White and The Black Keys have also confirmed theyll be performing at the Grammy ceremony, which will be hosted by rapper/actor LL Cool J.

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Maybe its because by February the weather has come right in Wellington, but in general, Wellingtonians are pretty good at celebrating Waitangi Day. They dont just treat it as a day off, they actually get out there and celebrate it, usually at events that are held around the region. This year residents of the Capital are in for a big gig treat, Ladi6 will be performing on Wellingtons Waterfront for free. Event organiser Rebecca Hardie says they are pleased to get such a big drawcard act. We expect people from the Hutt, from Porirua, from all over the Wellington region. We wanted someone who was well known, particularly with younger audiences, so they would come down and make a conscious effort to be part of Waitangi Day. Ladi6 performs at 4.45pm as part of an all day celebration of Waitangi Day put on by Wellington City Council. It all kicks off at 10am at the Atea (front) of the Wharewaka building on Wellingtons Waterfront. Therell be plenty of activities for the kids in the morning storytelling, they can make a waka from harakeke and get some tats, well, airbrushed tattoos. Then around noon waka will paddle out into the harbour where theyll do a salute to public at the Wharewaka to start the formal proceedings. Itll be pretty spectacular to watch. Although Ladi6 is the major musical drawcard of the day, theres plenty of entertainment throughout the afternoon, including three kapa haka groups, an aboriginal choir and The DCM Ukelele crew. These guys are part of the citys homelessness strategy and they play ukuleles. Theyre going to literally sing for their supper. There are about 10 players in the group and this will be the second time theyve performed in public. For performing were going to give them a bit of kai for their lunch.

Wellington singer song-writer, Toni Huata takes the stage at around 3pm. Shell be playing songs from her fourth album, Hupukia, which debuted on the charts at number seven when it was released last year. Then local reggae act Tomorrow People will be warming up the crowd with a taste of their original reggae riffs. The band have gained quite a following, especially online, since the release of their debut album One. Ladi6 is the big act of the day, starting around 4.30pm but it doesnt finish there. After her performance learn to salsa with Salsa at Sunset or bring a cushion to Waitangi Park for the public screening of Taika Waititis award-winning film Boy (M), at 8.30pm. Lots of New Zealanders love it, they can relate to it, everyone quotes it and Taika Waititi is a born and bred Wellingtonian. So were thrilled to be playing his slice of kiwiana to end the citys celebration of our national day.

Favourite drink? Chinese Puer tea. Favourite restaurant/caf? Any Chinese cuisine, such as sasami (a Japanese cuisine in Shanghai). Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite classic film? Forrest Gump and The Shawshank Redemption. Favourite childhood memory? School spring outing. Favourite party food? Truffle chocolate. Favourite vice? Im not adventurous enough Favourite song? Smile by Charlie Chaplin. Favourite meal? Any meal cooked by family member. Favourite album? Keith Jarrett, Rio. Favourite venue? The Bund. Favourite lyric? Every poem from the Chinese classic novel A Dream of Red Mansions by Chinese poet Bei Dao. Favourite candy bar? I dont like candy. Favourite current TV show? 60 Minutes, The Discovery Channel.
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ASCENSION WINE ESTATE
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Luminate is an earth-friendly festival of music, dance, arts and culture set in Golden Bay, Nelson. The event has a strong focus on environmental sustainability and intentional community. The event connects the ancient traditions with the present, and invites us to activate earth-friendly, co-creative communities.

Possibly the biggest Winery Tour line-up to date, this staple summer show has become an iconic event since its inception seven years ago. This years headline act is Fat Freddys Drop, joined by the sensational Anika (Moa), Boh (Runga) & Hollie (Smith) collaboration, and to top it off is The Adults, featuring Jon Toogood, Julia Deans and Shayne Carter.

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CliFF RiChaRD
CBS CANTERBURY ARENA
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PUPPIES
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The Sir returns to celebrate his 54th anniversary in the biz. Hes one of the greatest hit-makers of a generation, has global sales beyond 250 million, a never-ending performance schedule and an incredible career. Hell be coming to enjoy a southern summer holiday in our part of the world.

Performing and recording under the moniker The Microphones (1997-2002) and as Mount Eerie from 2003 onwards, Olympias Phil Elverum needs no introduction. Hell be playing tracks dating back before MEs development, as well as songs from his recent release Ocean Roar, the second of two albums to be released by Phil under the ME name.

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THE STUDIO
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LINDEN ESTATE WINERY, NAPIER
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As the name suggests, US producer/DJ Pretty Lights aka Derek Smith plays awesome electronic to just that: pretty lights. His current show is using an organic method, whereby videos captured from around the world play and morph to the sounds of his beats. Pretty cool.

As the first-ever outdoor concert at Linden Estate Winery, it seems only fitting to fill the line-up with well-known icons and classic Kiwi performers. The stellar concert features Tiki Fuck Da Police Taane, Concord Dawn, Thomas Oliver (The Thomas Oliver Band) Ninja Monkeys, Hidden Agenda and more.

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BOunCinG SOulS
THE KINGS ARMS
8Pm, $ 45, UNDErTHErADAr.CO.NZ

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ROTORUA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM
5Pm, $40-250, TICKETmASTEr.CO.NZ FRI 01 FEB - SAT 02 FEB

The name is, well, a little on the suggestive side, but its really about sharing the love Rasta styles. This year the iconic Lauryn Hill is headlining the two-day festival. She first took the stage in 2010 and is back for round two. The Grammy award-winner is joined by international acts and local names.

Straight from the USA, the poignant punks celebrated their 20th birthday in 2009, and they continue to be as scintillating on stage as they were through the 90s and into the 00s. Their new album, Comet, is their ninth effort since the late 80s, which is a tribute to their staying power. Go hard.

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Flip, real name Clare, Grater is back from France to celebrate the Kiwi summer. The Christchurch singersongwriter is touring through some of her favourite local spots, taking her indie-folk sound to new places as well as familiar ones, debuting hot tracks from her fourth album (out this year).

Weve all seen those horrendous Daily Mail pics of Alis belly. Now, the ageing ska hipster is out to redeem himself after his latest stint on New Zealands Got Talent. Hell be out to prove that he, in fact, has some talent of his own. Hes joined by special guests Toots and the Maytals.

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GET UP!

No-one knows how to throw a party like the Brazilians. All the rhythm and thrills of a Rio street party inside the funky atmosphere of Juice Bar. This stunning showcase of Latin dance and music has it all the energy, the seductive sounds of samba, the exquisitely flamboyant costumes.

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MATAKANA
7.30Pm, $90, EvENTfINDEr.CO.NZ

With more hit singles than The Beatles (in the 60s), The Hollies shaped the world of pop music as we know it today. Along with The Rolling Stones and The Searchers, they are one of the few British pop groups of the early 1960s that have never officially broken up and that continue to record and perform.

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Q THEATRE
8Pm, $20-35, QTHEATrE.CO.NZ

The devilishly handsome, multi-instrumentalist Andrew Keoghan is returning from a recent Europe and North American tour so whats the first thing he wants to do? Play for his Kiwi fans. Andrew will preview a selection of new songs, as well as material from his 2011 debut.

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Ben Harpers latest album, Get Up!, is a collaboration with blues stalwart / harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite. The 10 songs on this record inhabit the common ground found between the two more soulful than Musselwhite and more stripped back than Harpers regular fare. The overall sound is very throwback. Im In Im Out and Im Gone, heavy on honky tonk groove, or Blood Side Up could have been the product of Muddy Waters or Stevie Ray Vaughan. Everything smacks of authenticity. Slower numbers such as I Ride At Dawn take strong cues from the classic Louisiana swamp sound. The album might come across as a

vanity project for Harper, but with his talents at work that is not a bad thing. Modern blues is so hit-and-miss that you should appreciate every sure thing that comes your way and Get Up! hits all the right notes.
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Get cosy among the rustic environment of The Library and enjoy the beats of Myele Manzanza, a drummer and producer whose music seamlessly glides through the genres of jazz, hip-hop, r n b, electronica, broken-beat soul and several world music styles. The Congolese/New Zealand performer is considered to be one of New Zealands top drumming talents.

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A$AP Rockys debut album Long. Live.A$AP grabs you from the very beginning. His voice is unique and engaging. Switching between energetic direct rap and a deeper distorted chorus hook, A$AP Rocky establishes a signature sound from the start. While this is super effective, tracks featuring other artists help break up the stylised album. I was surprised to find myself actually enjoying Wild for the Night which features and is produced by Skrillex. I Come Apart, featuring Florence Welch, is easily my favourite track. The softness of her voice compliments A$AP Rockys tougher, more hard-hitting sound. This track closes the album perfectly. It is clear

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Your signature Im an amazing cook dish is A chicken white wine risotto that my sister taught me before I tottered off to my first dinner date. The best TV show around at the moment is Downton Abbey. Over Christmas it managed to drastically alter our familys linguistic behaviour. Mama and Papa were Downtons staunchest advocates, insisting we sneak in two episodes before breakfast on Boxing Day. The best place for a date night is Lying on a beach watching the stars eating chocolate. It needs work. Youd get arrested if the police knew that you Still havent seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail in its entirety. People say you look like Marty McFlys Dad and a young, much younger Liam Neeson. Five celebs on your f**klist? Whoevers not on location filming from the cast of Downton Abbey. Kittens or puppies? Kittens. Any further talk/geotagging of cute dogs and friends will think I have an unhealthy appetite for their affections.
SEE HIM LIVE: ANDrEW KEOGHAN W/ TINY rUINS TUE 05 FEB Q THEATrE, AUCKLAND

Dame Lynleys work has become synonymous with childhood reading, with Hairy Maclary the dog we all wanted when we were younger. See early sketches, the evolution of the characters, and original workings by the woman herself in this one-of-a-kind display. For the child within us all.

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DIffErENT TImES THU 31 JAN - SUN 03 FEB

Isnt it too cold to busk in Southland? I kid, I kid. The festival, now in its fourth year, features an outstanding line-up of unusual talents. Forget classic pursuits this is all about dazzling and entertaining for your dollar. Careful where you walk, they will accost you where they can! But it will be worth the surprise.

Whos in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? James Jamerson and Uriel Jones in the rhythm section, with Nina Simone at the piano fighting James Brown for the microphone. Whats an upcoming film youre jazzed about? Step up to the Plate. Where can your stalkers find you during the weekend? Playing semi-social-serious cricket with a fine troop of like-minded enthusiasts. What happens when you mix CocaCola with Pepsi? You get a very, very gummy Santa visit next Christmas. Your fantasy spirit animal is Tiger with an owl head. A towl.

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THE CLOUD
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The Pacific Showcase will be bringing to the Auckland public and citys visitors (both national and international) a fusion of regional pacific food, artisan products, design, art, live performance and quality produce. After the successful inaugural show last year, which attracted 38,000 people over three days, this years festival is bigger and better.

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FOUNDERS THEATRE
8Pm, $60, TICKETEK.CO.NZ

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THE GASWORKS
8Pm, $15, EvENTfINDEr.CO.NZ

As the title suggest, Liberal Laugh is a satirical poke at all things political. Its the first of its kind, and features acts including James Nokise (Pulp Comedy, TV2 Comedy Gala), Raybon Kan (Pulp Comedy, TV2 Comedy Gala), Cohen Holloway (Boy, Pulp Comedy), and many more. Youll be laughing liberally, and hopefully politically incorrectly, at this rant/comedy show.

Famous as Jonathan Creek and Stephen Frys punching bag (in a nice way) on QI, Alan Davies Life Is Pain show is heading our way. His combination of dry, English humour and observational quips are bound to be a hit with Kiwis. Having come out the other side of heartbreak, the comedian certainly has an interesting and entertaining way of looking at things.

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Best in Show is just that a showcase of graduate students work from Objectspace, concentrating on the outstanding creations in the fields of Applied Arts and Design. Now in its ninth year, Best in Show 2013 houses 21 students designs in the fields of fashion, graphic design, textiles and ceramics to name a few.

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The Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelows latest army tale focuses on the decade-long hunt for Osama Bin Laden, ending with the capture and assassination of the terrorist. Highly controversial for its protorture stance (apparently) and incredibly thrilling.

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Its been less than a decade since the Boxing Day tsunami that took more than 230,000 lives in South East Asia. Reliving it at the movies seems, initially, tasteless. How could a piece of entertainment possibly do justice to such a horrific event? But The Impossible rises to the occasion in what must be the most powerful, harrowing and moving disaster film ever made. Zeroing in on one familys true-life horror, it spares the audience little of their grisly despair, to the point where viewers will find themselves on the verge of trauma as the war-like aftermath unfolds. Not many films have the ability to shock these days but perhaps because Kiwis are no more impervious to natural disasters than anyone else, The Impossible strikes a nerve. Much of this is down to the impressive production: coastal Thai villages are wiped out, (miniatures were destroyed, not that youd realise it), aerial shots show the mass devastation, and underwater footage recreates the turmoil of bodies colliding with debris. It is also largely to

The hapless Miranda (comedienne Miranda Hart) continues her quest to fit in and lead a normal life in the new season of the hopelessly farcical comedy. Big changes are in store for our heroine as Mirandas mother forces her to go on a detox. How long can Miranda last on a diet?

the credit of Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Orphanage), and scriptwriters Sergio G Sanchez and Maria Belon, whose raw, nonsentimental handling of the story leaves the emoting to the music. They communicate a sense of both the epic scale of the disaster and intimacy during the characters isolated moments. Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor and Tom Holland, along with youngsters Samuel Joslin and Oaklee Pendergast, play the family on which the story is based and are all masterfully genuine in their anguish. Its often so horrific its almost impossible to watch, and you may find yourself wondering why you are. But Bayona also lends it a sense of grace, making the film, in equal measure, upsetting and uplifting, hellish and heartwarming. Its effects will linger long after you leave the theatre.
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Fri 01 FEB
iRB SeVenS WORlD SeRieS 2013
TV ONE, 12.30PM

The biggest sporting event popular not for the sport, but the costumes, drunken antics and celebrity guest appearances in the stands is back once again. The sold-out stadium is sure to be action packed over the two days. Check it out for all the wild get-ups, chaos, oh and a bit of sport on the side.

SuN 03 FEB
the SimPSOnS
TV3, 7.30PM

MoN 04 FEB
the ameRiCanS
TV3, 9.30PM

The icon US cartoon returns for its 24th season with all-new episodes. The famous family has had their ups and downs, wild rides and extreme cross-country adventures. And of course, Homer J Simpson has been in more trouble than ever with his sheer blissful ignorance. So whats in store this season?

The Americans follows two undercover KGB spies posing as a married couple in Washington, DC during the Cold War of the 1980s. Tensions heighten upon the arrival of a new neighbor an FBI agent, who is part of a new division dedicated to taking down foreign agents. A gripping watch with a dash of history.

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Often described as the funniest show on British television, Buzzcocks is a comedy pop music quiz with an emphasis on the comedy rather than the correct answers! Two teams, headed up by regular captains, comedian Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding, battle it out to determine who has the best music knowledge.

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Based on the idea of Utopia, or a perfect place, this would be the ideal place if you were after something a little bit different and with lashings of creative flair. The caf has a real renaissance feel from the ceiling to the floors, and adds richness to your dining experience.

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Judged the 2012-2013 New Zealand Best Caf by Caf Magazine, Mrs Clarks is an award-winning eatery with a lot of heart. Named after its owner more than a century ago, its run by the lovely Cazna Gilder and her husband, and in true Southern style.

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Their slogan is all the good things in life and by their own definition it means good food, with a strong focus on healthy and delicious ingredients, tailored to suit any allergy or sensitivity. With a comprehensive menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch or an afternoon coffee, Morrison Street epitomizes Nelson culture in the best way it can. The clever cooks at Morrison Street have also put together a comprehensive recipe book online, with dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Stay up to date with their monthly newsletter and learn more about the rich history of the caf online and in store by chatting to one of the friendly staff.

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OPEN LATE NEW KID HIPSTER FRIENDLY OUTDOOR

AuCKLAND EAtEriES
AGENTS & MERCHANTS
6-10 Roukai Lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

DEPOT

86 Federal St (09) 363-7048

MOOCHOWCHOW

DE POST ATICO COCINA

Victoria Park Market 19 Drake St Freemans Bay (09) 354-4030 Inspired Caribbean Food and Cocktails in the Old Stables & Roof Terrace of the Vic Park Market.

23 Ponsonby Rd (09) 360-6262 Like a stroll through the fragrant night markets & food stalls of Bangkok, MooChowChow is a boost to the senses.

466 Mt Eden Rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available.

169 KRd (09) 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on KRd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

VERONA

PINXTOS

128c Ponsonby Rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas

THE WINDSOR CASTLE

LIBERTINE

37 Drake St (09) 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

ORVIETO CAFE

BIG JS

935A Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden

144 Parnell Rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Aucklands earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington (09) 5790340 Gourmet Burgers is Jasons speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve.

MALT BAR

442 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

SALE ST

QUAY STREET CAFE

7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery celebrated garden bar and aprivate Velvet Room!

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB

MEXICO

31 Galway St (09) 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service.

23 Britomart Place (09) 366-1759 The Strand Takapuna (09) 280-1487 Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and beer. Arrive early for a table.

SALS PIzzA

130 Quay Street, Britomart (09) 337 0088 This cheerful, busy inner-city cafe is a fantastic place for weekday breakfast, a leisurely weekend brunch, informal lunch meetings and great coffee any time.

277 Broadway, Newmarket (09) 524 7257 Legendary pizza makers secret family recipe and are proud to serve you AUTHENTIC NY Pizza.

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WELLINGTON GIG GuIdE
Wed 30
Jeff The BroTherhood
8PM, Bodega, $20

ShiT WorTh doinG

SleePing giAnT, SAVing grAce And The eMBer dAyS

7PM, Capital Vineyard Church, $18

SaT 02
Bond STreeT Bridge exPlorerS cluB Tour
8PM, St Peters Hall, $10

Sun 03
The BoPTeT
7PM, The Lido 8PM, Meow

The SeSSion

The TrouBleS

10PM, Matterhorn

Fri 01
BAilTerSPAce
8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $32

dArren wATSon & The reAl deAl BlueS BAnd

8.30PM, The Lido

Thu 31
AyeShA Kee wiTh The delecTABle VAneSSA STAcey
5.30PM, Foxglove

Mon 04
Bouncing SoulS
8PM, San Francisco Bath House, $45

JAMeS illingworTh Trio

10PM, Hashigozake

doS herMAnoS (dl) wiTh delAney dAVidSon

10.30PM, Mighty Mighty, $10

MihirAngi

9.30PM, Mighty Mighty, $15 pre, $20 door

Meow SeSSionS: d BurMeSTer & The Blind

9PM, Meow

MArA And The BuShKAS To The SeA SeSSionS AoTeAroA Tour

4PM, Southern Cross Bar

Tue 05
Myele MAnzAnzA Trio @ liBrAry BAr wiTh MileS crAyford + ScoTT MAynArd
10PM, The Library

MounT eerie
8PM, Puppies, $20

PleASAnT PoinT
8PM, Meow

CHRISTCHuRCH GIG GuIdE

Wed 30
KATe AnASTASiou
6PM, Astro Lounge 7PM, Pomeroys

zillionz SuMMer Tour - liVe @ wunderBAr

9PM, Wunderbar, $10

VAgue AS BroS
9PM, Trevinos

lA PeTiTe MAnouche PSychic MAPz, iPSwich And Mix MonSTA

8PM, Dux Live

Fri 01
fASTer PuSSycAT Kill Kill And SixTyniner
9PM, Wunderbar $10

SaT 02
dr SAnchez flAShBAcK
6PM, Astro Lounge 8PM, The Irish Pub - Lyttelton

diAMond hArBour PreSenTS - dAnny wilSon & John BeVAn

1PM, Godley House Cafe

eddie SiMon

Casino - Valley Bar

KATe AnASTASiou
4PM, No 4

flecK

Thu 31
dJ Tido
7PM, Pomeroys

8PM, Casino - Diamond Bar

lincoln driVe

10PM, The Bedrock Bar

Mon 4
nuTTin TriViAl - Quiz nighT
6.30PM, Pierside Cafe

KATe AnASTASiou
5PM, Astro Lounge

MiKe T

MihirAngi - SoMeBody ShAKe The Tree, AlBuM Tour

8PM Wunderbar, $20

don BurnhAM And The fern frond Boogie BoyS herA & Jed

9PM, CBD Bar

Soul Slide

8PM, Lyttelton Top Club, $10 6PM, Astro Lounge

9PM, Clink Restaurant Bar

SeTh hAMilTon The geT down

9PM, CBD Bar

Tue 05
BeAch BreAKS wiTh dJdMAnd
8.30PM Pierside Cafe

The crySTAl SeT

9PM, Becks Alehouse 10PM, Celtic Arms

Sun 03
AdriAn hugheS & MegAn
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Wed 30
BreAch The Silence, Til deATh do uS PArTy & gueSTS
8PM, The Kings Arms

dhuJA Mix & dJ A-hoy

6PM, Libertine

longBoSS

7PM, Commons

SundAy SeSSionS wiTh in-SeSSion

2PM, Commons

douBle duTch

5PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

loVe Brunch

2PM, Britomart Country Club

conch recordS

funKee MonKee fridAyS

9PM, Verona

MuSic in PArKS 2013: new zeAlAnd oPerA

6PM, Dingle Dell Reserve

SundAy SeSSion wiTh ThAne KirBy

3PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

5PM, Britomart Counrty Club

grAnT MArShAll And nigel loVe

5PM, Sale St

iron lung

9PM, The Winchester, $10

PeoPle of PAriS
10PM, 1885, $10

SundAy Soul SeSSion fT: dJ Tido

3PM, Neighbourhood

iSAAc AeSili & dJ ArohA

9.30PM, Neighbourhood

JoSh leyS

ProPA JAcKS feAT. fiord + TiM richArdS + More

Ink & Coherent

7.30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

JASon Kyle & dJnorMSKi

6PM, Northern SteamShip

The clASSic hiTS winery Tour 2013: fAT freddyS droP, AniKA Boh & hollie, The AdulTS
6PM, Marina Reserve

PunK rocK

Thu 31
AcouSTic ThurSdAyS wiTh eli
7.30PM, Neighbourhood

JuliAn dyne
6PM, Commons

8PM, The Kings Arms

The greenKeePer
Britomart Country Club

lATin AoTeAroA & lo Key

5.30PM, Britomart Country Club

SAM hill & grAnT MArShAll

9PM, Goldfinch

wArKworTh BrASS BAnd

Leigh Sawmill

AcouSTic ThurSdAyS wiTh wAylon

7.30PM, Nuffield St.

lAurA luSh

SelecTA SAM

6PM, Nuffield St.

8PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

dJ JASon Kyle

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

MAThS wiTh TAye williAMS, dAn Aux & SweeT Mix KidS
10PM, 1885, $10

SicK diSco SATurdAy

10PM, Cassette Nine, $10

Mon 04
cluB connoiSSeurSVinyl APPreciATion
6.30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

dJ JuliAn dyne
6.30PM, Everybodys

flex

MounT eerie (uSA) nATionAl Tour - AucKlAnd

The Wine Cellar

The clASSic hiTS winery Tour 2013: fAT freddyS droP, AniKA Boh & hollie, The AdulTS
Ascension Wine Estate

Tue 05
BrAziliAn cArnAVAl
The Juice Bar

9PM, Goldfinch

JAcKAl & lAyzerBeeK

Whammy Bar

ruMBle edge line eP releASe PArTy

Nectar Bar

Sun 03
AcuSTic SundAyS wiTh eli guTTenBiel riQi hArAwirA, huiA hAMon
3PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

dJ BenwAh

9PM, Goldfinch

JASon eli

6PM, Commons

JoSh on decKS
6PM, Libertine

SaT 02
A PonSonBy inSTiTuTion wiTh ArASh
8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

hAPPy dAVeS wiTh dAVe hull

6.30PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Ngataringa Park, Devonport

MAnuel Bundy And dee why

6PM, Sale Street

cornerSTone rooTS
10PM, Leigh Sawmill, $20

REGIONaL GIG GuIdE

Wed 30
The eASTern
7.30PM, Tauranga Art Gallery, Tauranga, $25

The wAx worKS: T-rice & hudge

Britomart Country Club

dJ SKAMAn
Verona

The nuKeS - ViVA lA uKe

8PM, The Cabana, Napier, $20

Fri 01
BlAcKleAf, idyllic foe, Bury The ordinAry, BAdSTATe
The Rising Sun

dJ Tido

7PM, Everybodys

Fri 01
AnThonie Tonnon And SheS So rAd
8PM, Cabana Bar, Napier, $8

decoy ocToPuS & dJ gloBAl wArMing

6PM, Libertine

zillionz SuMMer Tour

9PM, Queens, Dunedin, $10

dylAn c & dJ JASon eli

6PM, Neighbourhood 9PM, Snapdragon

deAn cAMPBell

8PM, Chapel Bar & Bistro

Thu 31
AnThonie Tonnon And SheS So rAd
8PM, SPace Monster, Whanganui, $8

cornerSTone rooTS
8.30PM, YOT Club, Raglan, $20

exMixKidd & dJ TdK fleSh d-Vice

The Kings Arms

dJ AdAM o & dJ lo
8PM, Snapdragon

luMinATe feSTiVAl
Canaan Downs, Nelson, $225 pre, $250 door

dJ Andy JV & dJ frAnK BooKer

5.30PM, Everybodys 7PM, Goldfinch

gruB-STeP

10PM, Ink & Coherent

erin - ryThM And Soul SuMMer Tour Midge MccleAry

8PM, The Sprig & Fern Tavern, Nelson

dJ flex dJ recloSe dJ T -rice

8.30PM, Redcliff Cafe, Southland

MArA And The BuShKAS To The SeA SeSSionS AoTeAroA Tour

7PM, Whanganui Musicians Club, Whanganui, $10

iSSAc AeSili

9PM, Northern SteamShip

6PM, La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar

KierAn cooPer & fleur JAcK AT wine cellAr

Wine Cellar

The BlueS BuffeT

MihirAngi - SoMeBody ShAKe The Tree AlBuM Tour

8PM, The Secret Garden Cafe, Malborough, $20

8PM, Diggers Bar, Hamilton

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REGIONaL GIG GuIdE

rAggAMuffin feSTiVAl 2013
5PM, Rotorua International STadium, Rotorua, $55

wellingTon inTernATionAl uKulele orcheSTrA

5PM, Neudorf Vineyards, Nelson, $45pre, $50 door

reuBen SiMPSon - JAzz VocAliST

6PM, The Coffee Club, Mt Maunganui

Sun 03
don BurnhAM And The fern frond Boogie BoyS nigel PArry

SaT 02
AdAM PiggoTT And JAyne freeMAn
9PM, The Blue Duck, Southland

15-17 February 2013

Featuring for the rst time in NZ

8.30PM, Le Cafe, Picton, $10 6PM, Chequers Cafe & Wine Bar, Malborough

Jo liTTle & JAred SMiTh nz SuMMer Tour

8PM, Cromwell Brew House Bar & Bistro, Otago

Mon 04
The hollieS
With local developers
8PM, Claudelands Arena, Hamilton

u2 And green dAy TriBuTe Show

9PM, Diggers Bar, Hamilton, $10pre, $20 door

SleePing giAnT, SAVing grAce And The eMBer dAyS The MudShArKS

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MONTYS BAR AND RESTAURANT

12 church ST
QuEENSTOWN

A firm favorite with both locals and tourists Montys Bar is a Monteiths Concept Bar, located seconds away from the edge of Lake Wakatipu, with a sunny courtyard outside and an enormous cosy fire inside for those cool days and nights.

MAJOR TOMS
MT MAungAnui
297 MAuNGANuI ROAD

DING DONG LOUNGE

26 wyndhAM ST

The ulimate Mount Manunganui hipster hot spot with the feel of your grandmothers lounge, playing every kind of music from indie rock to hip-hop, Major Toms is Mount Life all the way. It even has an arcade game in the corner. Its fun and funky.

If you havent heard of Ding Dong, you are missing out. New York Citys eagerly anticipated Ding Dong Lounge is now open to eager punk and rock fans alike. As one of the Big Apples most celebrated punk bars showcasing a great following of talented artists, writers, actors and musicians the owners are proud to bring the establishment to New Zealand. Ding Dong Lounge is open 8pm until 4am Wednesday through until Saturday with rock n roll DJs playing new and classic tunes with the occasional live band and great drink specials. Definitely a great new spot to check out! The bar is located at 26 Wyndham St, and after recently celebrating their opening with a grand party of epic proportions, the nightclub is well and truly ready to bring the house down with an eclectic group of artists. It will be your new favourite venue.

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auCkLaNd GROOVE GuLPS PONSONBy PONSONBY & OTHER

BoniTA BAr
242 Ponsonby road 3765670 The ponsonby local on the corner of summer st, that brings the beauty of fine and inexpensive wines together with a real appreciation of tapas. 6-10 roukai lane (09) 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and latenight tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

AgenTS & MerchAnTS

fATher TedS originAl iriSh PuB

1 wellesley St west (09) 377-3142 Entertainment seven nights a week, with three big screens, pool table, competitions & prizes, quiz, karaoke and live music.

kINGSLaNd KINGSLAND
neighBourhood BrewBAr
498 new north rd (09) 846-3773 Nestled in the site of an old garage and engineering shop.

Brew on QuAy

102 Quay Street Over 102 different beers from around NZ and the world.

VeronA

grAnd cenTrAl

126 Ponsonby rd (09) 360-1260 Ponsonbys longest serving bar with live music/DJ 7 nights. 2 for 1 happy hour & licensed to 5am.

The BriToMArT counTry cluB

169 Krd (09) 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on KRd. With intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

The PorTlAnd PuBlic houSe

463 new north rd The newest port of call in Kingsland.... rustic and raring to serve this evolving part of town.

golden dAwn

cnr Ponsonby & richmond rds 376-9929

31 galway St (09) 303-2541 A garden bar in the middle of the city. Comes with a mini golf lawn, cocktail jugs and vinylonly DJs.

Q TheATre

iPAneMA BAr & reSTAurAnT

rAcKeT BAr

2 Ponsonby road Brazilian cuisine and bar mixed with classic & contemporary Brazilian music & culture.

6-10 roukai lane (09) 309-5854 Serves everything from singlemalt whisky to cans of Double Brown.

305 Queen Street Enjoy a Supreme coffee and power up at our WIFI hotspot. A range of hot-pressed or old school doorstop sandwiches, serious salads, biscuits, tarts, cakes and an ultracheap Artists Pot of the Day.

ShooTer SAloon BAr

330 new north rd Not your typical central bar Their no bull policy means what you see is what you get.

rAKinoS- BeATS, BAr, KiTchen Mexico

23 Britomart Place (09) 366-1759 Drink in the eclectic front bar or settle into the cosy dining area to explore the short but compelling menu.

VIaduCT VIADUCT
SnAPdrAgon
204 Quay St (09) 357-6147 A blend of 1930s vintage glamour and West Hollywood lounge with a healthy shot of private gentlemens club.

MAlT BAr

level 1/35 high Street (09) 358-3535 The Joint since 91

442 richmond road grey lynn A must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

MT EdEN MT EDEN
de PoST
466 Mt eden rd (09) 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available and superb food.

VICTORIa PaRk VICTORIA PARK

SAle STreeT
7 Sale St (09) 307-8148 A unique collection of spaces award-winning microbrewery, bistro dining, with a celebrated garden bar and very private Velvet Room!

PinxToS

128c Ponsonby rd Open now. Bar*Cafe*Tapas

NEWMaRkET NEWMARKET
The clAddAgh
372-376 Broadway (09) 522-4410 The Claddagh Irish Pub - A slice of Ireland in the heart of Newmarket.

The PonSonBy (BelgiAn Beer cAfe)

1-3 St Marys rd (09) 376-6092 A little piece of Europe in the heart of Ponsonby. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend.

PaRNELL PARNELL
The PAddingTon
117 St georges Bay rd (09) 309-3586 A Parnell institution for sports events, craft beers and superb food with the recent addition of top-notch live gigs.

CENTRaL & kRd CENTRAL & KRD

ding dong lounge
26 wyndham Street New Yorks premier rock and roll bar has come to town.

lA zePPA KiTchen & BAr

reVelry

106 Ponsonby road 376- 8663 19th Century bohemian pallor meets opium den chic

37 drake St (09) 379-8167 Enjoy each others company with a great glass of wine and tasty plates, without the constraints of having to book or have a meal at a certain time.

doc BAr

BRITOMaRT BRITOMART
27 galway St (09) 551 3100 Nightclub upstairs. Cocktail lounge downstairs. Home to Aucklands biggest club nights.

352 Krd (09) 365-1800 Tues-Sat

The windSor cASTle

liBerTine

1885 - BriToMArT

grAce BAr

144 Parnell rd (09) 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Aucklands earliest surviving hotels serves gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

37 drake St (09) 929-2790 This bar and eatery takes its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

103 Victoria St west 300-6352 21st Birthdays, Hen/Stag Parties, Corporate Events, Dance Parties, CD Release Parties, Live Music.

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uPCOMING TOuRS & EVENTS

ALAN DAVIES (UK)
fri 01 feb Town Hall, Auckland Sat 02 feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sun 03 feb, Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Whangarei Tue 05 feb Founders Theatre, Hamilton wed 06 feb Aurora Centre, Christchurch Thu 07 feb TSB Theatre, New Plymouth fri 08 feb Opera House, Wellington

CLASSIC HITS WINERY TOUR 2013

GARBAGE (US)

AMANDA PALMER (US)

Sat 28 Sep The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 30 Sep San Fran Bath House, Wellington

Sat 02 feb Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana Sun 03 feb Marina Reserve, Tutukaka Tue 05 feb Brunton Road, Gisborne wed 06 feb Church Road, Napier fri 08 feb Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North Sat 09 feb Alana Estate, Martinborough Sun 10 feb Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka Tue 12 feb Sentry Hill Estate, New Plymouth Sat 16 feb The Mud House Winery & Caf, Waipara Sun 17 feb Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Tue 19 feb Waitiri Creek, Gibbston fri 22 feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sat 23 feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere Sun 24 feb Villa Maria Winery, Blenheim fri 01 Mar Wharepai Domain, Tauranga Sat 02 Mar Villa Maria Winery, Auckland Sun 03 Mar Mystery Creek, Hamilton

Tue 19 feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington wed 20 feb Civic Theatre, Auckland

Tue 19 feb Trafalgar Park, Nelson fri 22 feb The Groynes, Christchurch Sat 23 feb Turanga Creek Vineyard, Auckland

GLENN FREY (US)

MOUNT EERIE (US)

fri 08 Mar CBS Arena, Christchurch Sun 10 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR (CA)

fri 01 feb Wine Cellar, Auckland Sat 02 feb Puppies, Wellington Mon 04 feb Barrytown Hall, Barrytown Tue 05 feb Tims Place, Marahau wed 06 feb Wunderbar, Lyttelton Thu 07 feb Chicks Hotel, Dunedin fri 08 feb Public Art Gallery, Dunedin

fri 08 feb The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 09 feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington

HALF THE SIZE, DOUBLE THE FLAVOUR

Sun 27 Jan Britomart Country Club, Auckland

HOMEGROWN 2013

Sat 02 Mar Waterfront, Wellington

CLIFF RICHARD (UK)

Thu 31 Jan CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch

APO SUMMER MATINEE

Sat 09 feb Government House, Auckland

DEEP PURPLE & JOURNEY

Sun 24 feb Vector Arena, Auckland

MULATU ASTATKE

Sat 16 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

BARRY GIBB & CAROLE KING BLACK SABBATH (UK) B.O.B (US)
Postponed. date TBc Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland Sat 20 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland Mon 22 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE NICKODEMUS & DJ TAMENPI

Sat 16 feb Sawmill Cafe, Leigh

Sat 23 feb Mission Estate, Hawkes Bay

Tue 19 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Thu 21 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

THE JACKSONS (US)

Tue 26 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

THE NZ INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL THE OFFSPRING (US)

BONNIE RAITT (US)

THE JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION (US) DINOSAUR JR. (US) ED SHEERAN (UK) FLIP GRATER

wed 03 Apr - Sun 07 Apr Christchurch

fri 05 Apr The NZ International Jazz & Blues Festival, Christchurch

Mon 04 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Tue 05 Mar Bodega, Wellington

wed 27 feb Vector Arena, Auckland

BOUNCING SOULS (US) BRYAN ADAMS (CA) CAMP A LOW HUM CARNAVAL

KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS (UK) LINKIN PARK (US)

Sun 30 Jan - Sun 06 Jan Canaan Downs, Nelson Thu 21 feb Vector Arena, Auckland

Sun 03 feb The Kings Arms, Auckland Mon 04 feb San Fran Bath House, Wellington

Tue 05 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

Thu 04 April The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 06 Apr Bodega, Wellington

PAT BENATAR, AMERICA AND MORE

Mon 22 Apr Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Tue 23 Apr The Civic, Auckland

fri 08 Mar TSB Bank Arena, Wellington Sat 09 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

LUMINATE FESTIVAL MICHAEL KIWANUKA (UK)

Thu 04 Apr Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland fri 05 Apr Old St Pauls, Wellington

Sat 16 feb The Amphitheatre, Taupo Sun 17 feb Matakana Country Park, Matakana, North Auckland wed 20 feb Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Sat 23 feb Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown

fri 08 feb - Sun 10 feb Camp Wainui, Wainuiomata

fri 08 feb 1885 Britomart, Auckland

fri 01 feb Matterhorn, Wellington Sat 02 feb The Playhouse, Nelson wed 06 feb Dux De Lux, Christchurch Thu 07 feb Queens, Dunedin fri 08 feb World Bar, Queenstown Sun 10 feb Federal Diner, Wanaka Thu 14 feb The Old Library, Whangarei fri 15 feb Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh Sat 16 feb The Whiskey, Auckland

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US)

Mon 18 Mar Studio, Auckland

CAT POWER (US)

MOON DUO (US)

PRETTY LIGHTS (US)

Thu 31 Jan San Fran Bath House, Wellington fri 01 feb Studio, Auckland

fri 22 feb Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Sat 23 feb Town Hall, Wellington

FRED WESLEY (US) FUN. (US)

fri 01 Mar The Kings Arms, Auckland Sat 02 Mar Bodega, Wellington

Thu 21 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

MORE FM VINEYARD TOUR

RAGGAMUFFIN 2013

CATLINS RIVER FESTIVAL

fri 29 Mar - Mon 01 Apr River Ridge Retreat, Purakaunui

wed 13 Mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

fri 15 feb Mills Reef Winery, Tauranga Sat 16 feb Sileni Estates Winery, Hawkes Bay Sun 17 feb Te Kairanga Vineyard, Martinborough

fri 01 feb - Sat 02 feb Rotorua International Stadium

RICE & BEANS FESTIVAL

Sat 23 feb Silo Park, Auckland

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uPCOMING TOuRS & EVENTS

RUSSELL PETERS (CA) SANTANA & STEVE MILLER BAND THE SCRIPT (IR)
wed 13 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL UKELELE ORCHESTRA

Sun 17 Mar AMI Stadium, Christchurch Tue 19 Mar Vector Arena, Auckland

fri 12 Apr Vector Arena, Auckland

RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS (UK)

Thu 07 feb CBS Arena, Christchurch Sat 09 feb Vector Arena, Auckland

SHOTOVER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL 2013

Mon 18 Mar The Powerstation, Auckland

fri 01 feb Neudorf Vineyards, Upper Moutere fri 15 feb Q Theatre, Auckland Sun 17 feb Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton fri 22 feb Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings Tue 05 Mar Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts, Christchurch City Thu 07 Mar Queenstown Memorial Hall, Queenstown Sat 09 Mar Regent Theatre, Dunedin

Sat 09 feb Littles Road, Queenstown

TAJ MAHAL TRIO (US) THE STONE ROSES (UK) THEE OH SEES (US)
Tue 26 feb Vector Arena, Auckland

WILCO (US)

fri 05 Apr Town Hall, Wellington Sat 06 Apr Town Hall, Auckland

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BRITISH COMEDIAN ALAN DAVIES EXPLAINS WHY LIFE IS PAIN IS THE APT TITLE OF HIS FIRST STANDuP SHOW IN 13 YEARS. Life is pain. Its a cynical sentiment, a bleak outlook on the world, and as someone who has experienced their fair share, a fitting title for the new stand-up show by British comedian Alan Davies. But in true Davies style, the 46-year-old admits it is very tongue in cheek. It comes from an anecdote where a six-year-old girl said that to her mother when she was being told off. she looked up at her and said, Life is pain, and I thought it was so funny. It started out as an idea for material and it ended up being the title of the show. Known for his iconic role on the murder-mystery tV series Jonathan Creek and regular spot on quiz show Qi, Alan has a long and illustrious career as a regular face on the BBC. But while stand-up comedy was his first love, starting the circuit in 1988, it has been on a hiatus since about 1998 as Alans workload increased. Life is pain marks a welcome return to the stage for the star, although it wasnt without some reservations. I have found it difficult at first, actually. But I did some Australian shows in 2011 after doing Qi Live with stephen [Fry] and that went really well, I found my feet again. I thought I might have to fall back on my material from the 1990s, but in the end it came together and I ended up taking it to the UK. Frequently portrayed on Qi as the bumbling idiot Alan admits it took him three years to realise he was being pegged as Britains favourite dunce in the corner he says people might find his stand-up a bit of an eye opener if that was the only role they had seen him in. After 10 years as part of the lively panel show, he says its been a lot of fun (and looks forward to heading into its 11th year), but returning to stand-up is nice to go out there on my own. Finding material for his new show has been relatively straight forward like any comedian taking notes on conversations and anecdotes that make him laugh are essential. It also requires drawing on life experiences and as the title suggests, its not without a few honest confessions. Losing his mother at age six to leukemia (she was 38) has been something that has weighted heavily on his mind, with Alan saying, I think about her every single day. Now he is in his forties, he admits enough time has gone by that talking openly about her passing seems fitting in his latest show. that said, the light-hearted gent is also talking about a mix of social networking faux pas (something he is guilty of), changing nappies (he has two young children) and the end of the world (always a popular subject). While on his Kiwi tour, fans can expect to catch Alan in nearly every city in the country. they can also catch him at a few cricket matches, cheering from the stands (although unfortunately not for us). On hearing the England team was playing a twenty20 International match in New Zealand, the comedian rearranged his tour dates and added a new one in Whangarei. the somewhat flippant sports fan it has previously been reported that Alan is a fan of Arsenal FC because his brother was a spurs fan and he didnt want to be the same he says the same of cricket, admitting it is the only thing I can get to [on my days off]. Maybe his life is pain after all. WRITTEN BY LAuRA WEASER
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