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2nd September 2010
Kikiilimikilii is the solo project of the founder of the Parisian art group, Collectif Tralala, and band, Feu Machin. He has performed in France, Spain, Estonia and the United States, but keeps a cryptic, abiographical résumé, citing ‘dgdghnfhnfnhf’ as a pretty big influence. Catch Kikiilimikilii), Rainbow Beast & Thje at HSP Tues 7 September...

2nd September 2010
We could spank on about how our sound has evolved, describe the luscious recording space, fill you in on what our songs are all about, or tell you how were older, more mature and wiser then before but hey.... we know youve heard it all before so well spare you the details and cut straight to the chase. Catch Pine and Valdera at the Dux Sat 4 September...

2nd September 2010
Sounds Aotearoa 2011 is New Zealand's only music industry conference, expo and artist showcase all rolled up into a two-day event. The event attracts international delegates as well as music industry representatives from all over New Zealand...

2nd September 2010
Three of the country’s hottest recording artists – collectively finalists for nine Tuis in the upcoming Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards – have been named as the stars taking a little bit of the awards to Christchurch on Fri 17 Sept...

2nd September 2010
Described as New Zealand's ultimate acid band
. Formed in 1970 by ChCh guitarist Eddie Hansen, with Ricky Ball on drums, Paul Woolright on bass and Trevor tombleson vocals. Ticket were there at exactly the right time – and if the Las De Das had been like having the Rolling Stones from your own hometown in the mid 60s, then Ticket in the early 70s were our Cream. Now the sound is born again
. These may well be the gigs of the year
... Al's Bar Fri 12 Nov 2010...

1st September 2010
The finalists were announced this evening at a function at Auckland’s Langham Hotel with the winning artists are set to be honoured at the 45th annual Vodafone NZ Music Awards when the red carpet is once again rolled out at Vector Arena in Auckland on October 7. The Phoenix Foundation also line up in the prestigious Vodafone Album of the Year category which includes Anika Moa (Love in Motion) and Shapeshifter (The System is a Vampire)...

1st September 2010
It’s been three months since the last PechaKucha Night Christchurch and tickets are now on sale for the ninth event to be held at the Canterbury Museum on Thursday 16 September. Get in quick so you don’t miss out! $10 pre sales from the Canterbury Museum Store (all ticket sales are cash only) Limited capacity... 300 tickets only! Cash bar only serving great refreshments from The Crater Rim, Three Boys Brewery and Aroha Drinks...