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By Ryan Cleland “One in ten people in New Zealand live alone.” These were among the first words spoken at A Show for When You Feel Lonely...

Words by Jia Sharma (she/her) Calling all emerging artists! Meet Klo Promotions, a fresh-faced new presence in the Wellington music...

Day Moon’s new EP, Garden Rock, surpassed and disproved every expectation I had going into their recent live show. I deliberately avoided listening to the release beforehand, opting instead to experience it fresh and live. I’m so glad I did. Each song came as a welcome surprise—filled with so many different voices and unexpected twists and sounds. 

By Madeleine Vivienne Pierre The single release party for Lipstick at Valhalla was a masterclass in reflecting the local band scene for...

Lilly Kelleher (she/her; Te Ātiawa)  Noho Tahi, the inaugural project for the new Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at...

It was 7:50pm and the sky was like ink when I arrived at Basement Theatre to see Keagan Carr Fransch’s new work.

and the Lochburns explores family, memory, and the passage of time with tenderness and authenticity.

Words by: Mauatua Fa'ara-Reynolds (she/they) After debuting in 2022 with great success, Ngā Rorirori is back and better than ever....

I rangona whānuitia ēnei kupu e te whenua mōhū i te akitu o te pakanga rongonui o Ōrākau, te hiku o Ngā Riri ki Waikato

These words rang out across the quiet battlefield at the apex of the famous battle of Ōrākau, the last stand of the Waikato Wars…

Words by: Jia Sharma (she/her) Last weekend, Great Sounds Great took over venues up and down Cuba Street. This was a night packed with...

Words by: Angela Pelham (she/her) Content Forecast: This review has mentions of death/ murder. Please take heed of the show’s other...

Before it had even begun, Red, White and Brass felt like a victory.

The most moving part of the book, for me, is how much of herself that Slaughter gives to the audience.

At the beginning of Guru of Chai, a storyteller chai-wallah promises a night of absurdity, magic, and escapism. Guru of Chai delivers

Words by Jia Sharma PARK RD recently released their first full album, The Novel, marking a new era for the Auckland-based band....

Guy Van Egmond (he/him) Having sold-out its development season, Limbo is back for a second run at BATS Theatre. Produced by Keane As and...

Words by Jia Sharma (she/her) Last Friday’s show at San Fran had an unbelievably exciting lineup. Kicking off the night were local bands...

If you have engaged with the Wellington music scene at all, I’m sure you have heard of First Reserve.

Words by: Jia Sharma (she/her) Blunt Dog is a band I’ve been hearing about since the start of the year, but until recently, I hadn’t come...