The trailer for New Zealand documentary When The Cows Come Home has today been unveiled ahead of the film’s nationwide general release in November. From Vendetta Films, When The Cows Come Home follows the daily routine of Andrew Johnstone, a Waikato herdsman who lives on his parents farm looking after a large group of beef cattle.
After a series of failures in love and life, social misfit Andrew returns to the family farm near Cambridge where he discovers a unexpected and bewitching affinity with cows. As the film continues, we learn about a man who has suffered many tragedies but has ultimately found his way to healing and contentment. As a man who has worn many hats, Andrew has been a fencer, rock star, songwriter, poet, painter, gardener, sales manager, radio broadcaster, magazine editor and journalist, but has ultimately found solace in the company of cows, particularly his adopted cows Tilly and Maggie.
Directed by Costa Botes, this delightful and thought-provoking documentary paints a stunning picture of the Waikato, with beautiful scenery aiding the story of Andrew’s life. Costa is an award-winning director whose credits include Angie, Act of Kindness, The Last Dogs of Winter, and the short film Stalin’s Sickle, which won the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival jury prize in 1988. When The Cows Come Home premiered at the Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival in July 2022.
Director, producer, and editor Costa Botes comments on releasing the film around Aotearoa: “When The Cows Come Home tells a deeper story than a first glance might suggest. NZIFF audiences were surprised and delighted by its twists and turns, and gave the film a big thumbs up. Now, with the film coming out soon on general release, I’m excited film goers around the country will get a chance to see it.”
On his life story being chronicled for the world to see, Andrew Johnstone says: “When Costa Botes turned up on the farm with his crew, cameras, and sound gear, I had no idea what to expect. The result was a beautiful film filled with transformative qualities. It surprised me personally, and even more to see how it affected audiences. I can’t wait for the rest of the country to see it.”
When The Cows Come Home is directed, produced, and edited by Costa Botes. The film was scored by Tom McLeod. It was completed with the assistance of a Feature Film Finishing Grant from the New Zealand Film Commission.
THE 2023 LANEWAY FESTIVAL LINE-UP IS HERE!
Laneway Festival is BACK in January with a blockbuster line-up! An all-star cast will take the stage at Albert Park, featuring the world’s pre-eminent sibling indie-rock band, the internet’s favourite superstar story-teller, the fastest-rising electronic act in the world and many, many more.
As previously announced, Laneway Festival hits Auckland, returning to its beloved home in the iconic Albert Park on Monday 30 January, with the best festival line-up in the country for the summer of 2023 – it’s the place to be on Auckland’s Anniversary Day.
"It’s an absolute dream to return with this line-up in 2023 after nearly three years,” says Julian Carswell, Executive Producer, Laneway Auckland. "Some of the world’s most exciting artists today will grace the Laneway stages next summer, with many making their debut visit to Aotearoa."
Register now for access to the Laneway pre-sale and your chance to win the ultimate Laneway x Afterpay VIP experience. Follow us on @lanewayfestnz for all the latest.
Pre-sale starts Tuesday 27 September, 11am NZ local time
General public on sale starts Thursday 29 September, 9am NZ local time
FULL NEW ZEALAND LINE-UP:
HAIM - JOJI
PHOEBE BRIDGERS
FINNEAS - FONTAINES D.C. - FRED AGAIN..
GIRL IN RED - SLOWTHAI - TURNSTILE
100 GECS - CHAOS IN THE CBD - FAZERDAZE - KNUCKS
MALLRAT - ROSS FROM FRIENDS - THE BETHS - YARD ACT
THE BACKSEAT LOVERS - BBYFACEKILLA - BROTHERHOODJZ
DARTZ - EDEN BURNS - ERNY BELLE
HANS. & FRIENDS - HARVEY SUTHERLAND - JUJULIPPS
LOGIC1000 - SYCCO - THERE’S A TUESDAY
TRAILER RELEASED FOR MISTER ORGAN THE NEW DOCUMENTARY FROM JOURNALIST AND FILMMAKER DAVID FARRIER
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The trailer for David Farrier’s new investigative documentary, Mister Organ, has today been unveiled ahead of its world premiere on September 24 at the prestigious Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.
Following the world premiere, the film will also screen at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles at the start of October, before being released nationwide in New Zealand cinemas on Thursday 10 November.
Mister Organ initially appears to be an innocuous story about car clamping, but soon unravels, going down a dark and sinister rabbit hole in an incredible true story of psychological warfare.
David says, “I've met some unpleasant people while making documentaries: David D'Amato from Tickled, and Pablo Escobar from Dark Tourist. But somehow this man from New Zealand, Mister Organ, takes the cake more than those two combined. This documentary is a strange investigation, and a warning. There are Mister Organ's everywhere: I just found a particularly unusual one.”
Mister Organ sees journalist and filmmaker David Farrier (Tickled, Dark Tourist), unwittingly drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious individual clamping cars and creating havoc in his neighbourhood.
The clamper is revealed to be Michael Organ, and as Farrier delves deeper into his background he falls into a thrilling and tension filled three year long investigation — unearthing a trail of multiple court cases, inflated claims of royal bloodlines and ruined lives, in this incredible true story.
Directed and produced by David Farrier of the newsletter Webworm and co-host of the Flightless Bird podcast, the film is Executive Produced by Ant Timpson (Come To Daddy), and produced by Emma Slade (Nude Tuesday, The Justice of Bunny King) and Alex Reed (There’s No “I” in Threesome, The Girl on the Bridge).
The film is made with investment from the New Zealand Film Commission and MUBI. The film is distributed in New Zealand/Australia by Madman and international sales are being handled by Submarine and UTA.
Mister Organ will be released in New Zealand cinemas from Thursday 10th November 2022.
LANEWAY RETURNS FOR 2023 - SAVE THE DATES!
After a nearly three year hiatus, Laneway is back! The beloved six-city Trans-Tasman festival will return to its beloved home in Auckland’s iconic Albert Park on Monday 30 January for the first time since 2020.
The home of Laneway since 2017, Albert Park has become an integral part of the festival’s appeal. The open green spaces, weaving concrete paths, towering exotic trees, and decadent features all conjure the feeling of summer, housing the best music festival Auckland has to offer. Combined with beverages in the sun, time out under the trees in the shade and the best music line-up Aotearoa has to offer, the much loved park will come alive again in 2023 on Auckland’s Anniversary Day.
“We are so happy to be returning to our spiritual home, Albert Park, it’s the perfect outdoor setting for live music and Laneway,” says Julian Carswell, Executive Producer, Laneway Auckland.
Over the ditch for the Australian Laneway shows, the Melbourne leg of the festival is moving from its home in Footscray (due to redevelopment) to a new home at The Park, Flemington; South Australians will be treated to a new site at Bonython Park; the Sydney event will be held in at the Sydney Showground for the first time. In a significant move, Perth’s Laneway Festival will take place in the city’s CBD in the recently revamped Wellington Square, while the Brisbane event returns, like Auckland, to its long-term home (why mess with the best?).
“The Laneway Festival team are absolutely pumped to host music fans and our favourite ever line-up back in Albert Park this January,” says Danny Rogers, Laneway Festival co-founder.
The line-up will be announced in just two days, at 9:50am NZST on Wednesday 21 September.
Register now for access to the Laneway pre-sale and your chance to win the ultimate Laneway x Afterpay VIP experience. Follow us @lanewayfestnz for all the latest.
LINE-UP ANNOUNCE – WED 21 SEPTEMBER
LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2023
AUCKLAND / TĀMAKI MAKAURAU (18+)
Monday 30 January
Albert Park
BRISBANE / Turrbal (16+)
Saturday 4 February
Brisbane Showgrounds
SYDNEY / Burramattagal and Wangal (16+)
Sunday 5 February
Sydney Showground
ADELAIDE / Kaurna (16+)
Friday 10 February
Bonython Park
MELBOURNE / Wurundjeri (16+)
Saturday 11 February
The Park, Flemington
PERTH / Whadjuk (16+)
Sunday 12 February
Wellington Square
PAX ASSADI HITTING THE ROAD FOR HIS NATIONWIDE ‘HANDSOME BOY’ TOUR
Multi-talented stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and presenter Pax Assadi is hitting the road for his very first nationwide tour of Handsome Boy, hot off the heels of his critically acclaimed sitcom Raised by Refugees. Starting in Palmerston North on October 7th, Pax will delight crowds as he travels to Hamilton, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Whangarei to deliver an evening of hilarity.
Celebrated by peers and critics alike, Pax is one of Aotearoa’s strongest and most important comedic voices. His career started in 2011 and has led to continued success as a stand-up comedian, writer, media personality and actor who has established himself as a much-loved mainstay on NZ television screens. Pax has appeared on Have You Been Paying Attention, 7 Days, The Great Kiwi Bake Off, and 60 Seconds, and in 2020 he hosted the NZ International Comedy Gala to rave reviews.
He’s flexed his acting skills on Mean Mums, Tongue Tied, Jandal Burn and The Breaker Upperers, before going on to release Raised by Refugees, a semi-autobiographical stand-up show which he wrote, produced, and starred in. The show released in 2022 to critical acclaim and has since been renewed for a second season.
Pax has racked up an impressive array of awards over the years. At the NZ International Comedy Festival, Pax was nominated for the coveted Billy T and Fred Dagg Awards. He has also been nominated for Best MC, Best Comedy Performance on Television, and Best Male Comedian three times, and has won the award for Gag Of The Year. Pax is currently working on his debut novel.
“By the end of his show you don't feel like you've been at a stand-up gig at all, but instead have just had a few laughs with an old friend around the dining room table.” – Stuff
“A masterful storyteller we all listen enraptured as he places us in his position” – Libel.co.nz
“Assadi set the standard for the night and undoubtedly left the audience keen to track down his next full gig.” – NZ Herald
PAX ASSADI
Handsome Boy
THE REGENT ON BROADWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH FRIDAY, OCT 7
CLARENCE ST. THEATRE, HAMILTON THURSDAY, OCT 13
THEATRE ROYAL, NEW PLYMOUTH FRIDAY, OCT 14
HAWKES BAY ARTS & EVENTS CENTRE, NAPIER THURSDAY, OCT 20
THEATRE ROYAL, NELSON FRIDAY, OCT 21
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL, CHRISTCHURCH THURSDAY, OCT 27
OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON FRIDAY, OCT 28
Q THEATRE, AUCKLAND THURSDAY, NOV 3
Q THEATRE, AUCKLAND FRIDAY, NOV 4
Q THEATRE, AUCKLAND SATURDAY, NOV 5
FORUM NORTH, WHANGAREI SATURDAY, NOV 19
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
For complete tour and ticket information, visit:
https://www.paxassadi.com/touring
INSTAGRAM - @paxassadi
TWITTER - @paxassadi
FACEBOOK - @PaxAssadiComic
WHITEBAITMEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE SINGER-SONGWRITERS
Get ready for a new generation of talented Kiwi musicians! WhitebaitMedia have announced Take The Mic, a brand-new music video competition for emerging New Zealand singers and songwriters between 15-18 years old. Airing on TVNZ2 from Monday, 19th September, this docu-series will highlight some of Aotearoa’s fresh new talent and provide them with insight from music professionals, putting them on a platform to become stars.
Hand-picked from over 200 entries, 12 Kiwi kids were chosen by music video director Connor Pritchard and musician Mikey Dam to be supported by industry experts as they make their own music videos. Performing a mix of original music and covers, the show provides a spotlight for an age group who are starting to think about pursuing music as a career.
Each Monday, audiences will watch as judges Connor Pritchard and Mikey Dam select four contestants ready to begin their musical journey. With episodes every weekday at 4:05pm, the rest of the week’s episodes will give audiences a chance to meet the lucky entrants, visit them in their hometowns and ultimately, see their final music video. We’ll travel around the country to meet the diverse pool of teenagers, who hail from Hamilton, Tolaga Bay, Dannevirke, Wellington, Nelson, Methven, Christchurch, and Auckland. After three weeks of meeting the contestants, Kiwis will get their say in a public vote on Friday October 7th. The top three will then go head-to-head to come out on top and take out the Take The Mic 2022 crown.
Connor Pritchard has worked with some of Aotearoa’s most respected musicians, creating bespoke music videos for artists including Six60, SWIDT, Melodownz, JessB and many more. His work has earned him various accolades in New Zealand and abroad. Mikey Dam is a Kiwi singer-songwriter who has carved his own brand of therapeutic pop-tinged R&B that is always underlined with real life experience and honesty. His track ‘Time’ solidified his place in the industry, going on to co-write the widely loved song ’Not My Neighbour’ with Niko Walters, now certified platinum in NZ.
Producer Emma Martini comments on the show: “Working with these incredibly talented and passionate teenagers to bring their vision to life has been really rewarding for our team. These young adults are not celebrated enough on screen. We thank TVNZ and NZ On Air for their support in giving rangitahi this platform to share their skills with Aotearoa.
Take The Mic was created by WhitebaitMedia with funding from NZ On Air. Episodes will air weekdays at 4:05pm on TVNZ2 and are also available to stream on TVNZ+.
ABLE PARTNERS WITH TVNZ TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL LITERACY DAY
RESEARCH SHOWS CAPTIONS INCREASE CHILD LITERACY SUCCESS
Able, a not-for-profit organisation working towards a more inclusive Aotearoa, has partnered with TVNZ for Global Literacy Day to raise awareness about the free services available to all tamariki. TVNZ has confirmed that on Thursday 8 September, Global Literacy Day, all programming for children across the network will host open captioning (captions are turned on for everyone watching), bringing attention to how watching with same-language subtitles can improve reading skills amongst children, especially important given the news this week about the low pass rates in trial of NCEA literacy and numeracy tests alarming principals.
Able’s vision is for an Aotearoa in which everyone can access the media. By partnering with TVNZ to broadcast all children’s programming with open captions on the day of Thursday 8 September, TVNZ and Able aim to highlight the accessible features that are available for free for Aotearoa’s tamariki and show that what’s good for accessibility is good for everyone.
New Zealand’s media accessibility organisation Able creates captions for New Zealand TV and media. Primarily, these provide access for the 880,000+ New Zealanders who are d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing, but local and international research shows that having captions turned on also dramatically benefits children’s' literacy.
Key research findings in the report Now I Don't Know My ABC published in March 2022 by Dr Nina Hood, says two out of five New Zealand children are either only just meeting or failing to meet literacy standards entirely by the age of 15. Recently the New Zealand Government announced a new Literacy & Communication and Maths Strategy indicating a need for change in literacy for children.
Research shows captions directly lead to an improvement in children’s literacy, language and reading skills. Children read along with same-language-subtitles automatically and the presence of subtitles helps children recognise words and grasp story elements.
Able CEO Dan Buckingham says: “Current research has shown that captions on TV programming can have incredible benefits for children’s literacy. Partnering with TVNZ for Global Literacy Day demonstrates that what’s good for accessibility is good for everyone.”
TVNZ’s Director of Content, Cate Slater, says “We’re pleased to help celebrate Global Literacy Day in partnership with Able, by broadcasting our tamariki programming line-up with open captions for the day. We hope our viewers will take something away from the day too.”
“In a world where 85% of social videos are viewed without sound, captions are more prevalent in everyday life. One of the great benefits of captions is that they can double the chances of a child becoming good at reading. At Able, we make more than 2 million words accessible through captions every week, which not only provides essential access for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community; but also have numerous other benefits for society, including boosting literacy for our tamariki and rangatahi” continues Dan Buckingham.
Full instructions to turn captions on are here: https://able.co.nz/captions/how-to-access/
TEASER POSTER FOR ‘RED, WHITE & BRASS’ RELEASED
The brand new feature film Red, White & Brass has today released their teaser poster to celebrate Uike Kātoanga'i 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga Tongan Language Week. Shot in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, The film is inspired by a true story about a group of Tongans forming a brass band to get free tickets to the 2011 Rugby World Cup to see Tonga play France.
Produced by the production companies behind The Breaker Upperers, Cousins and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Piki Films and Miss Conception Films, the film stars a stellar ensemble of Tongan talent including John-Paul Foliaki (Popstars), Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi (Panthers), Ilaisaane Green (Brutal Lives), Onetoto Ikavuka, Mikey Falesiu (Toke), Lupeti Finau, Lotima Pome'e (Under the Vines), and Haanz Fa'avae-Jackson (Savage).
Halaifonua (Nua) Finau who co-wrote and co-produced the film was in the original band that performed at the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
“It’s been straight māfana bringing this story to life, being surrounded by Tongan language, family and culture through the process. Koe taha ‘o e ngaahi taumu’a ‘o e faiva ko ‘eni kiate au, ko e fakamamafa’i ‘a e mahu’inga ‘o e tau lea moe ‘ulungāanga faka-Tonga, (My hope for the film is that it highlights the importance of our language and culture).
Tongans are renowned for the support of their teams with their Red and White flags covering cars, houses and faces throughout the World Cup. Against the odds in 2011, the Tongan team won against France at the game the band performed before.
Red, White and Brass is the debut feature film for co-writer and director Damon Fepulea’i. “The Tongan energy is so infectious, you can’t help but be excited by this underdog story about what’s possible if you band together for a common goal.” said Fepulea’i.
The film is produced by Georgina Conder, Morgan Waru, Halaifonua Finau and executive produced by Carthew Neal, Ainsley Gardiner and Taika Waititi. The film has funding from the New Zealand Film Commission, the New Zealand Government’s Screen Production Grant and Screen Production Recovery Fund, NZ on Air, Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ, Angel Investors Marlborough, Department of Post and Kiwibank.
The film is in a mix of English and Tongan languages and will be released in the first half of 2023 in cinemas across the country.
@redwhitebrass #redwhitebrass
AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN ROB BRYDON ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR A NIGHT OF SONGS & LAUGHTER WITH HIS FABULOUS BAND
Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band will head to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch with his new show, Rob Brydon – A Night Of Songs & Laughter in 2023. The new show follows on from the huge success of his 2019 sold-out tour of Australia, and marks the first time the much-loved entertainer has created a show that includes songs and music alongside his acclaimed wit and comedy.
Pre sale tickets go on sale at 1pm NZT Tuesday 30 August via livenation.co.nz and general sale 2pm NZT Wednesday 31 August.
Rob’s new tour begins in Auckland in March 2023, before heading to Wellington and Christchurch.
With songs from Tom Waits to Tom Jones, Guys and Dolls to Elvis (and almost everything in between), audiences can expect Rob’s usual warmth and humour as well as some of his famed gallery of voices.
Rob said: “I'm so excited to be heading back to New Zealand and getting back on stage with this new show. Touring with this incredible band of musicians is such a delight. I'm looking forward to getting around your fine country next year and bringing some much needed music and laughter.”
Rob Brydon’s varied career began with the TV comedy shows Marion and Geoff and Human Remains in 2000, for which he won British Comedy Awards. Since then his comedy credits have included A Small Summer Party, The Keith Barret Show, Directors Commentary, Supernova, Cruise Of The Gods, Black Books, I’m Alan Partridge, Little Britain, Live At The Apollo, Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive, QI, The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, Have I Got News For You, Gavin and Stacey, Rob Brydon’s Identity Crisis, Would I Lie To You and The Trip with Steve Coogan.
He has also appeared in dramas Oliver Twist, Heroes and Villains: Napoleon, The Way We Live Now, Murder In Mind, Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore, Marple and the films 24 Hour Party People, MirrorMask, A Cock and Bull Story and the film Swimming with Men.
In 2009 alongside Ruth Jones, Robin Gibb and Sir Tom Jones, Rob reached number one in the UK charts with the single Islands in The Stream, in aid of Comic Relief. He also embarked on an 87 date tour of the UK with his stand up show, Rob Brydon Live, which included a three week run in London’s West End. He also recently enjoyed a sold-out tour with Lee Mack and David Mitchell, before his own sell-out tour in 2020.
Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:
@robbrydonlive
ROB BRYDON – A NIGHT OF SONGS & LAUGHTER
TOUR DATES 2023
KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AUCKLAND SATURDAY 4 MARCH
OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON MONDAY 6 MARCH
TOWN HALL, CHRISTCHURCH TUESDAY 7 MARCH
For complete tour and ticket information, visit livenation.co.nz
AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN ROB BRYDON ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR A NIGHT OF SONGS & LAUGHTER WITH HIS FABULOUS BAND
AUCKLAND, NZ (August 29, 2022) - Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band will head to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch with his new show, Rob Brydon – A Night Of Songs & Laughter in 2023. The new show follows on from the huge success of his 2019 sold-out tour of Australia, and marks the first time the much-loved entertainer has created a show that includes songs and music alongside his acclaimed wit and comedy.
Pre sale tickets go on sale at 1pm NZT Tuesday 30 August via livenation.co.nz and general sale 2pm NZT Wednesday 31 August.
Rob’s new tour begins in Auckland in March 2023, before heading to Wellington and Christchurch.
With songs from Tom Waits to Tom Jones, Guys and Dolls to Elvis (and almost everything in between), audiences can expect Rob’s usual warmth and humour as well as some of his famed gallery of voices.
Rob said: “I'm so excited to be heading back to New Zealand and getting back on stage with this new show. Touring with this incredible band of musicians is such a delight. I'm looking forward to getting around your fine country next year and bringing some much needed music and laughter.”
Rob Brydon’s varied career began with the TV comedy shows Marion and Geoff and Human Remains in 2000, for which he won British Comedy Awards. Since then his comedy credits have included A Small Summer Party, The Keith Barret Show, Directors Commentary, Supernova, Cruise Of The Gods, Black Books, I’m Alan Partridge, Little Britain, Live At The Apollo, Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive, QI, The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, Have I Got News For You, Gavin and Stacey, Rob Brydon’s Identity Crisis, Would I Lie To You and The Trip with Steve Coogan.
He has also appeared in dramas Oliver Twist, Heroes and Villains: Napoleon, The Way We Live Now, Murder In Mind, Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore, Marple and the films 24 Hour Party People, MirrorMask, A Cock and Bull Story and the film Swimming with Men.
In 2009 alongside Ruth Jones, Robin Gibb and Sir Tom Jones, Rob reached number one in the UK charts with the single Islands in The Stream, in aid of Comic Relief. He also embarked on an 87 date tour of the UK with his stand up show, Rob Brydon Live, which included a three week run in London’s West End. He also recently enjoyed a sold-out tour with Lee Mack and David Mitchell, before his own sell-out tour in 2020.
Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:
@robbrydonlive
ROB BRYDON – A NIGHT OF SONGS & LAUGHTER
TOUR DATES 2023
KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AUCKLAND SATURDAY 4 MARCH
OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON MONDAY 6 MARCH
TOWN HALL, CHRISTCHURCH TUESDAY 7 MARCH
For complete tour and ticket information, visit livenation.co.nz
ACCLAIMED MĀORI SOUL SINGER TEEKS ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER SPARK ARENA SHOW
AUCKLAND, NZ (August 29, 2022) – Live Nation has today announced that award winning Māori artist TEEKS (Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi) will be returning to the stage for an immersive, up-close and personal Auckland show this November. Experience TEEKS making history in a special in-the-round stage setting at Spark Arena for one show only, November 12th. Being his first ever arena-headlining show, this is TEEKS as you’ve never seen him before.
Tickets for this show go on sale at 11am Tuesday August 30 from livenation.co.nz
Following the huge success of his sold-out Matariki shows with the NZSO and two Australian shows this year and a sold-out ‘Something to Feel’ debut album release tour, TEEKS has received global acclaim for his mahi on and off stage. ‘Something to Feel’ debuted at #1, with the single ‘First Time’ reaching #1 on Spotify and Apple, securing gold status in Aotearoa and South Africa, and amassing over 17 million streams. In 2021, TEEKS finished the year with three Aotearoa Music Awards for Best Solo Artist, Best Soul/R&B Artist, Best Māori Artist and Best NZ Act at the MTV EMAs.
Bursting onto the scene in 2017 with his EP The Grapefruit Skies, the world came to know TEEKS (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui), with gold certified singles ‘If Only’ and the iconic ‘Never Be Apart’. By 2019, the Māori artist from the Far North had captivated the industry’s imagination as his towering potential came into focus. What really sealed the deal was his concerts, where an ostensible initial shyness quickly gave way to rare level of vulnerability. Speaking of TEEKS’ momentous, sold-out headliner show at Auckland’s Town Hall with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, The New Zealand Listener said his performance had the “emotional punch as, say, Adele’s version of ‘Someone Like You’ at the Brits in 2011.”
From performing in intimate venues to historical town halls, TEEKS is one live act you won’t want to miss.
“Teeks has an uncanny knack for singing with a gravitas that makes you feel like you are in a stadium, but at the same time as if he is singing for you and you only.” – New Zealand Herald
“His ballads, like soothing balms for heartache, and his stage presence, endearing and utterly likeable, are universally appealing – and his motley crew crowd are a testament to that.” – Stuff
“New Zealand’s soulful singer to know” – American Vogue
TEEKS
NEW ZEALAND 2022
SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND
SATURDAY, 12 NOV
TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 AT 10AM NZT
Live Nation and Ticket Agent pre-sale: 9am Wednesday August 31 – 9am Thursday September 1
For complete tour and ticket information, visit: thisteeks.com & www.livenation.co.nz
AUCKLAND LIVE PRESENTS PICK & MIX 2022
Auckland’s much-loved, free family-friendly programme, Auckland Live Pick & Mix, makes a welcome return with a short taster for 2022.
Featuring a renowned kapa haka troupe and an immersive app-based adventure, two perfect ways to be inspired by the creativity of the performing arts.
Pick & Mix offers performances and workshops, a fantastic opportunity for curious young audiences to try out new artforms and learn some new skills in a safe, relaxed environment together with some of Aotearoa’s most talented artists and performers.
First up is Te Wehi Haka, The Haka Experience! With a free kapa haka performance that celebrates Te Ao Māori (the Māori world) alongside a fun and interactive workshop where everyone gets to learn more about Toi Māori (Māori art forms) and gain some new te Reo Māori kupu (words). The Haka Experience! is presented in celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language week.
In November, Binge Culture (Whales) returns with a free app-guided immersive adventure, Who What Where Now. Participants will go on an adventure around the Aotea Centre and Aotea Square – including behind-the-scenes areas that are not generally open to the public.
Discover different characters, activities, and surprises on this interactive adventure that is guaranteed to stimulate the imagination and inspire creativity. This event will be great fun for everybody and can be completed solo or in groups of 2-6 people. Who What Where Now was commissioned by Auckland Live, celebrating an exciting direction in hybrid arts experiences. These experiences integrate technology and immersive theatrical storytelling in an exciting way that families can enjoy together.
Auckland Live Pick & Mix aims to immerse audiences into the world of performing arts by providing everyone, especially families, with free high-quality arts performances and workshops designed to inspire and open doors to discover the wonder of live arts and entertainment.
Auckland Live Pick & Mix is free to attend, however bookings are essential due to limited venue capacity. Registering for a free ticket is the best way to secure your spot. Tickets are available now for The Haka Experience! and can be booked at aucklandlive.co.nz. Registration for Who What Where Now will be available later this year. You can sign up to a waitlist to be the first to hear when tickets are released at aucklandlive.co.nz
For full details of the Auckland Live Pick & Mix programme, venues and timings, visit: www.aucklandlive.co.nz/event/pick-and-mix
AUCKLAND LIVE PICK & MIX EVENTS:
Suitable for ages 4 to 10+
The Haka Experience!
10am, Sat 17 Sep – Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau
10am, Sun 18 Sep – Bruce Mason Centre
Who What Where Now
Sun 6 Nov – Aotea Square | Aotea – Te Papu Tū Wātea and Aotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū
FIRST RELEASE OF ACTS FOR RHYTHM AND VINES 2022 AS THE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
After having a year off, Gisborne’s award-winning multi-day music festival returns with its first release of acts tasked with bringing the party to the 20th anniversary celebration of Rhythm and Vines.
The first announcement and day split includes:
DEC 29
CHASE & STATUS (DJ SET), CAMELPHAT, ANDY C, FOLAMOUR, LASTLINGS, SPACEY JANE, TSHA, ALICE AGNES, BARRY CAN'T SWIM, DJ SEINFELD, ESTÈRE, GRAFIX, HARRIET JAXXON, JESS RHODES, MELL HALL, SURE BOY
DEC 30
DIMENSION (LIVE), BONOBO (DJ SET), SKREAM (DUBSTEP SET), CROOKED COLOURS, GLAIVE & ERICDOA , LADYHAWKE, EMWA, GEORGIE RIOT, KIKI ROCKWELL, KINK (LIVE), PRETTY GIRL, SAMMYTHESINNER, SHANTI CELESTE, SOFIA KOURTESIS, WIRI DONNA
DEC 31
ALISON WONDERLAND, FRICTION, COSMOS MIDNIGHT, FLAVA D, LEE MVTTHEWS, PROSPA, ASSOCIANU, DENA AMY, DJ MARKY, GERD JANSON, GODLANDS, HALOGENIX, KITO, SAMMY VIRJI, SIN, TS7
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The opening night of Rhythm and Vines features headline performances from CHASE & STATUS, CAMELPHAT and ANDY C. It has been eight years since UK drum and bass legends CHASE & STATUS last performed at Rhythm and Vines. With four albums and two legendary performances at Rhythm and Vines under their belt, it makes perfect sense to have one of the globe’s biggest drum and bass artists headline the opening night of Rhythm and Vines 20th anniversary celebration. Joining Chase and Status on the opening night, is the undisputed King of D&B and RAM Records head honcho ANDY C, returning for his second appearance at the festival. Rounding off the first night is a NZ exclusive performance from electronic producer-duo CAMELPHAT, who most notably are responsible for 2017 breakthrough, Grammy nominated hit “Cola”. Lovers of house, disco and all things dance floor are also given a treat with performances from hotly tipped TSHA, French house and disco producer FOLAMOUR, Swedish producer DJ SEINFELD and Scotland born house maestro BARRY CAN’T SWIM. Western Australian indie rockers SPACEY JANE also make their debut performance at Rhythm and Vines, with more acts to be announced in November.
Night two of Rhythm and Vines features a NZ exclusive live set from UK drum and bass producer DIMENSION (LIVE). Audiences will be treated to an audio and visual treat with anthems including “Desire”, Offender, and “Love to Give” to name a few. No surprises that Auckland lists high on Spotify stream locations, placing second below his hometown of London. Critically-acclaimed British musician and producer BONOBO will bring his globally respected ambient electronica vibe to the festival. A cult following, his unique jazz infused, trip hop and world music will have the Cellar Stage forest dancing till close. SKREAM returns to the festival bringing his highly respected Dubstep set. The last time Skream, aka Oliver Jones, performed at Rhythm and Vines in 2016, he proposed to his girlfriend Chloe on stage (she said yes!). The second night also features performances from New Zealand indie legend LADYHAWKE, who returns to Waiohika after 14 years, with debut performances from Australian indie group CROOKED COLOURS, hyper pop GLAIVE & ERICDOA and more.
Australian producer ALISON WONDERLAND makes her highly anticipated return to Waiohika Estate on New Year’s Eve. Globally renowned for big stage performances at Tomorrowland and being the highest billed female DJ in Coachella history, she will be tasked with bringing in the iconic New Year’s Eve time slot, sending 23,000 festival fans flying into 2023. And Drum and Bass icon FRICTION is no stranger to New Zealand fans, with regular tours and festival slots, he gets his shot to bring his anthemic crowd pleasers to the Vines Stage on New Year’s Eve. Featured performances also include Kiwi heroes LEE MVTTHEWS, UK garage and grime producer FLAVA D, and Australian house duo COSMO’S MIDNIGHT. Performances to watch out for include South African-born, Australian-raised DENA AMY (who once featured on Flight of the Conchords) through to ASSOCIANU (side project of Tove Lo). The most popular night, Rhythm and Vines is world famous for its New Year’s Eve show, including the infamous countdown video and fireworks show providing the ultimate send off into the New Year. And of course, the holy grail for festival fans across the globe is to be the first to welcome in the first sunrise in the world.
NEW DAVID FARRIER FILM EXPLORES AN INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE
The new investigative film from David Farrier, Mister Organ, has been selected to have its world premiere next month at the prestigious Fantastic Fest 2022 in Austin, Texas.
Mister Organ sees journalist and filmmaker David Farrier (Tickled, Dark Tourist), unwittingly drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious individual clamping cars and creating havoc in his neighbourhood.
The clamper is revealed to be Michael Organ and as Farrier delves deeper into his background he falls into a thrilling and tension filled three year long investigation — unearthing a trail of multiple court cases, inflated claims of royal bloodlines and ruined lives, in this incredible true story of psychological warfare.
Mister Organ will be released in New Zealand cinemas from Thursday 10th November 2022.
Directed and produced by David Farrier, of the newsletter Webworm and co-host of the Flightless Bird podcast, Executive Producer Ant Timpson (Come To Daddy) and produced by Emma Slade (Nude Tuesday, The Justice of Bunny King) and Alex Reed (There’s No “I” in Threesome, The Girl on the Bridge).
The film is made with investment from the New Zealand Film Commission and MUBI. The film is distributed in New Zealand/Australia by Madman and international sales are being handled by Submarine and UTA.
SOL3 MIO ANNOUNCE ‘THE COMING HOME TOUR’ FOR OCTOBER 2022
Operatic pop vocal trio SOL3 MIO have today announced dates for New Zealand as part of The Coming Home Tour. Shows are confirmed for Auckland, Christchurch, Napier and Wellington in October 2022.
Comprised of Samoan-descended brothers Pene and Amitai Pati - both tenors - and their baritone cousin Moses Mackay, the group fuses classical, opera, and pop music with a playful wit and frequent nods to their Samoan heritage.
The Coming Home Tour will include songs from their third studio album Coming Home, featuring a mix of contemporary hits and well-known classics, including lead single E Ipo.
All three are classically trained and had been pursuing their own careers when, in 2008, Pene and Moses found themselves in the backing choir for famed Italian star Andrea Bocelli. The inspiration they felt from that concert stayed with them, and in 2011 they united with Amitai for a series of fundraising concerts that would launch their career as SOL3 MIO.
By 2013 they signed with Universal and recorded their self-titled debut, a collection of traditional and popular songs that immediately topped the New Zealand Albums Chart and became the biggest-selling album in the country that year. SOL3 MIO’s success continued in 2014 with the release of a four-song EP, a holiday single, and appearances around the world. Their 2015 follow-up album, On Another Note, also reached number one in New Zealand led by the single I See Fire, a cover of Ed Sheeran's song from The Hobbit soundtrack.