HELEN COLLETT stalks the members of New Order and their greater entourage during their first New Zealand tour in 1982.
Tag: NZ tour
The Mike & Micky Show REVIEW
GARY STEEL made his pilgrimage to see the Mike & Micky show based on a lifelong fandom, but left with a sour taste in his mouth
Beat Rhythm Fashion: The Wicked Witchdoctor Q&A
Reactivated semi-mythical Wellington post-punk band Beat Rhythm Fashion return to their homeland for the first time in nearly 40 years this month for a precious few live appearances on the back of their highly praised album, Tenterhook. GARY STEEL, who was there the first time round, conducts a poignant Q&A with the trio’s main writer/singer/player, Nino Birch.
Punk Poet John Cooper Clarke To Perform In NZ
Legendary punk poet John Cooper Clarke performing here next April.
Dawson Down Under
Acclaimed English guitar troubadour to charm New Zealand audiences in October.
Guitar Mangler Joe Satriani Loves NZ
Top guitar shredder Joe Satriani returns to perform in our best-sounding venue.
Matmos Confirmed For NZ Tour
Influential electronic duo Matmos are to tour NZ in January. Yay.
Merzbow – Japanese Noise Guru
Prior to Merzbow’s first New Zealand tour, Gary Steel sent the Japanese noise guru some email questions.