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MORNING GLORY95bFM has announce the new host of Morning Glory, Esther MacIntyre. Esther began her tenure at bFM as a volunteer on the News team in 2010 and has honed her experience across new music & current affairs as 95bFM Breakfast Producer, Wire host, and Wednesday 1-4 host. Esther has been a regular fill-in on Morning Glory since 2011 and is looking forward to bringing you the show’s upbeat and topical vibe every weekday. The daily format of Morning Glory will continue to deliver a mix of arts, culture, interviews & features, and music. Fashion to food, book reviews to international artists. Esther will begin hosting full-time on Mon 18 Mar.

MORNING GLORY IS 9AM-12PM WEEKDAYS ON 95BFM.

THNKS FR TH MMRSAs we mentioned a few weeks ago Fall Out Boy are back from their hiatus with a new single and an up coming album. They have just announced one New Zealand dates as apart of their ‘come back’ world tour. The four-piece will of course play the hits, as well as new tracks from their yet to be released fifth studio album Save Rock And Roll.

“This isn’t a reunion because we never broke up. We needed to plug back in and make some music that matters to us. The future of Fall Out Boy starts now. Save Rock And Roll...” the band says.

SEE THE LIVE: FALL OUT BOY

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OOOHHH NOOOOOWilliam Moody, aka Paul Bearer to his pro wrestling fans, has died, the WWE said. A spokesman for the wrestling company said Moody’s family contacted the WWE to report the death last week. Moody joined the WWE in 1990 and quickly became associated with The Undertaker, a character who claimed he was undead and boasted of mystical powers. Paul Bearer later managed Undertaker’s on-screen half brother Kane. He also managed the bad-guy character Mick “Mankind” Foley.

FORTY YeaRS LaTeRTen Years After guitarist Alvin Lee has died, aged 68. “With great sadness we have to announce that Alvin unexpectedly passed away early this morning after unforeseen complications following a routine surgical procedure,” the family said in a statement. Lee formed Ten Years After in 1966 but left the band in 1973 to focus on a solo career only to reform the group in 1988. Ten Years After released 11 studio albums between 1966 and 2008. Lee put out 14 solo albums; the most recent was Still on the Road to Freedom in 2012.

FORMeRLY KNOwN aS Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg, will release his highly anticipated new album, Reincarnated, in April. The forthcoming reggae and dancehall influenced album is executive produced by Diplo and the Major Lazer production team. Mr. Lion recently premiered the new video and single for ‘Lighters Up’ – a peace anthem both figuratively and literally. The album features Drake, Chris Brown and T.I., Busta Rhymes, Akon, Rita Ora, Popcaan and Mavado and more. “We were searching for true reggae music and the message of peace and hope it reflects,” says Snoop Lion on Reincarnated.

ALBUM OUT: FRI 26 APR

cuTIeS ON IceDisney On Ice is set to return to New Zealand. Get ready to enter the world of wonder with the Princesses & Heroes tour. The ice production features eight Disney Princesses and their Princes, with skating, acrobatics and highflying jumps. Ariel, Aurora, Jasmine, Aladdin, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana are just some of the characters included in the show.

SEE IT LIVE: PRINCESSES & HEROES

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FRI 24 MAY – SUN 26 MAY CBS CANTERBURY ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH

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BuRNING eaRSThe Flaming Lips have announced the long-awaited release of The Terror, their thirteenth studio album at the end of March. The album comprised of nine original compositions that reflect a darker-hued spectrum than previous works, along with a more inward-looking lyrical perspective than one might expect. Wayne Coyne explains, “Why would we make this music that is The Terror — this bleak, disturbing record? I don’t really want to know the answer that I think is coming. Maybe this is the beginning of the answer.”

ALBUM OUT: FRI 29 MAR

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DuDe, I’M JONeSINSKY have announced JONES!, a new channel that will be available to all SKY’s domestic customers with the basic package at no extra charge. The channel will offer “an affectionate homage to television’s finest moments with an eclectic mix of programming favourites from a time where innocent first screen crushes were made and friendships lasted a lifetime.” The name is also a nod to 70’s slang for being extremely fond of something and was chosen to reflect the content. JONES! programming features British and American content including Cheers, Columbo, The Wonder Years, Thunderbirds, Mork & Mindy, Minder, the Star Trek franchises, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, The Bionic Woman, Kojak, Happy Days, Charlie’s Angels, TJ Hooker.

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Your house is on fire, what do save? Anyone in it, then my Telecaster.

Favourite ‘90s TV show? Twin Peaks.

Dream job as a kid? A cosmonaut.

First album? Queen – Greatest Hits II.

If you weren’t a musician, what would you be? A street worker.

Ultimate festival line-up? Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins (‘95 version), Queens of the Stone Age, The Mars Volta, At the Drive In, Sigur Ros, The National, Arcade Fire and Dredg.

Who would play you in a film? Alex from A Clockwork Orange.

How do you discover new music? Blogs, gigs, friends.

Worst job you’ve had? Glass packer.

Which song do you wish you wrote? ‘Exit Music’ – Radiohead.

Biggest fear? Boredom.

First gig in attendance? Michael Jackson in ’95.

Any vices? Late night fast food.

Favourite lyric? “We hope your rules and wisdom choke you” – ‘Exit Music’ by Radiohead.

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cuTTING TIeSDirector Sam Mendes has said he will not direct the next James Bond film and wants to focus on theatre projects in the future. The most recent Bond film Skyfall had major success at the box office, grossing more than US$1.1 billion globally, but that hasn’t swayed Mendes to stick with the franchise. “Directing Skyfall was one of the best experiences of my professional life, but I have theatre and other commitments, including productions of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and King Lear, that need my complete focus over the next year and beyond.”

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The Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery is having its biggest ever St Paddy’s Day. The staff invites you to join them to celebrate the day of green so wear the colour loud and proud, and enjoy live music throughout the day. They even have a special brew of their own stout for the day (Murtaghs Lucky Irish Stout).

St Patrick’s Day hits will be pumping all day and night as, in true Irish fashion, you will drink, dance and make yourself merry until you can’t stand the sight of Guinness anymore. Entertainment from midday in the main bar, with DJ Sassafras playing all your favourite hits. Be there or be square.

New Zealand culture and Irish heritage come together on a special green walk through Rotorua. The walk goes through historic landmarks, visiting various locations such as the Maori carvings, Prince’s Gate Arches, Band Rotunda, Te Runanga Tea House, Malfroy Geysers, Site of the Sanatorium and more. Dress to impress.

Go to the Chapel and strike it lucky with a golden challenge. Just purchase a Monteith’s Golden Ale and win great prizes from their pot of gold. DJ Thane Kirby from George FM will be spinning all the Irish classics – can’t promise there won’t be any Corrs up in there though. Get your green gear on.

Be first in the world to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The Hugh Green Group parade features Irish inspired floats, traditional dancing, bands and lots more. Skip or jig down to the wharf on Quay Street for the magical festival of Irish culture. Promise there will be lots of dancing, singing and frolicking.

It’s not just one day – it’s a whole weekend of party times. First, there is “St Practice” Day: On Saturday March 16, there’ll be a marquee outside the pub with live music from 5pm. Sunday’s St Paddy’s Day: Breakfast starts at 10am. Get your green kit on and join us for a day/night of celebrating the Irish heritage.

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Favourite drink? Whatever you buy me, it’s your round anyway!

Favourite restaurant/café? You mean Pub, no?

Favourite takeaway? A true Irishman only eats in Supermac’s. Google it.

Favourite colour? I have three; green, white and gold.

Favourite classic film? The Pope Visits Ireland 2: Papal Justice.

Favourite childhood memory? The day I cashed in my Pot of Gold, went to Las Vegas and became a man. I still have the rash to remind me of my time there! Jaysus, it t’was mighty craic it was.

Favourite party food? Ham and crisp sandwiches.

Favourite vice? Ham and crisp sandwiches – Jaysus, it’s like fecking

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crack to me! I get the sweats if I go too long without some.

Favourite song? Anything by that Dana wan! Jaysus I tell ya, I’d feckin *burp*.

Favourite meal? Breakfast.

Favourite label to put on your relationship? A pain in the feckin’ arse, I should have gone off with that wan in Vegas, the stuff she did...holy Mary!

Favourite ‘90s TV show? Fair City on RTÉ, it’s feckin’ shite...but not as that Shortland Street!

Favourite word? Feck!

Favourite body part on you? I’ve a mole the shape of Africa on me feckin’ backside, do’ya wanna see?

Favourite body part on someone else? I love a good pair of legs.

Favourite venue? Paddy Murphy’s pub down the lane.

Favourite lyric? “If your girl starts acting up, then you take her friend” – ‘Rappers Delight’ by Sugarhill Gang.

Favourite candy bar? Candy Bar??... ya feckin wannabe yank....go on out a that. Feckin’ Candy bar me arse!

Favourite current TV show? Paddy Joe’s Late Night Hooley. It’s on Saturday night back home.

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After breaking into our charts with ‘We Are Young’ (probably a lot to do with Glee), the quirky indie rock act are coming our way as part of The Edge’s One Night Stand. It’s their first time in the country so make them welcome. Joined by local acts Kids of 88, Kidz in Space and Ruby Frost.

Sharp, eclectic beats and bass mix with the wit and sparkle of a fully-charged Ruth Carr out front. Minuit have released their latest album Last Night You Saw This Band – it’s fresh and explosive and as well-traveled as the people who created it. They are an incredible live act.

The sneaky songstress surprised us all with a last-minute gig, which will no doubt sell out. Her infectious beats have made her a hit worldwide, and her fashion sense has led her to be compared to Rihanna. Joined by DJ Fresh (who she featured with on smash hit ‘Hot Right Now’).

In the tradition of the old-time live country show, Grand Ole Hayride brings you the top three finalists of the APRA & New Zealand Music Awards 2012. Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson and Marlon Williams make up this line- up of uber-talented performers, guaranteed to knock your dancing socks off.

March 16, Whole Lotta Led roll out the Led again at the Frontroom. Starting the night, enjoy a swaggering set from Rude Mood, the highly regarded Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute show and into the evening there will be a special appearance by Burlesque specialists Courtney Lamour and Patrice McCarthy.

No doubt if you are someone in the know you have seen the Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugarman and now see the man himself due to an overwhelming demand. While relatively underground, a wave of mainstream acceptance in Australia and South Africa dating back to the 70’s has opened up new opportunities for this man.

Dianne Swann and Brett Adams have worked together since 1992. Swann was once part of female pop group When The Cat’s Away and Adams has recently played guitar for Tim Finn. From The Julie Dolphin, as the pair first called themselves in London, to Boom Boom Mancini and now to The Bads.

Last year, it was hardly Sounds in The Sun as impending rain made it sounds (and drugs) inside Vector Arena instead. This year, let’s hope Auckland weather comes to the party and brings good weather to the party. It’ll mean no more concussions when people fall over. The line-up is a local and cultural experience, featuring regular reggae hitters Katchafire, Tahuna Breaks, Pieter T, Ddub, Sola Rosa, the always pleasing Weird Together, Tyra Hammond, Unknown Peace, and Nina McSweeney. It’s cheap as chips, with Unitec students getting in for free and members of the public only having to shell out $10 for a musical feast.

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Womad-ness is back for another year. Taking over Taranaki, this three-day event is full of fun, entertainment and learning. With an emphasis on world music, sustainability and culture, it’s an eye-opening festival like no other that will introduce you to your favourite new artist and even learn a new skill.

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@peace’s second release has the outfit creating a record that expands on their hybrid of beats and flow, making Girl Songs a more cohesive, fully realised effort than their début. Whilst their self-titled EP cut a fine line between rap and funk instrumental breaks, like on the stellar ‘Home’, this one presents something harder to pin down.

To the uninitiated, this may sound like an extension of Tom Scott’s misfit group Homebrew, which could be assigned to the two singles ‘Cake’ and ‘Flowers’, but under the surface it possesses a raw and brooding quality, with an emphasis on laid back funk grooves and straight laced rhymes contributed by both Scott and Lui Tuiasau. Nineties rap commandeers the flow, and though the boys probably wouldn’t accept the ‘conscious rap’ tag, it comes to mind – A Tribe Called Quest and Common particularly.

Girl Songs also boasts old school, neo-soul instrumentation that harkens back to older realms of influence. ‘Cake’ sounds like grimy production from late seventies Isley Brothers, ‘Cats Like Fish’ borrows hung over Gaye funk, whilst intro ‘Bar Stool Balancing Act’ opens with Scott’s recognisable drawl before trickling into a section that sounds like D’Angelo on the piano after a pack of Port Royals. ‘Midnight’ has a beautiful instrumental, almost a jazzy lilt, before breaking into chopped drums and original samples. Tuiasau particularly stands out on this track, a worthy, harder component to Scott’s eccentric Kiwi style. These influences

can be heard from the outset but on repeated listens, it becomes something only @peace can pull off.

The second half of the album is dense, experimental. ‘2 Die 4’ is an anomaly and the most intriguing cut. Creeping, backwards guitar licks and multi-tracked singing/spitting make this a weird standout – something entirely singular in their repertoire. ‘Wandering’ has a steady, summery vibe, which would be a good follow up single. It’s an introspective cut, breezy and gentle. This vibe comes to a head on closing track ‘My Dad’, an unsettling track that invites interpretation.

All up, Homebrew this is not. @peace have created their own path, their own sound, a mixing pot of summery soul, funk, ghostly R&B and chilled rhymes. Still something New Zealanders can call their own, but this may take off overseas before we know it. Girl Songs gets things done, not only for Kiwi rap, but Kiwi music – this shouldn’t be tagged so easily. A solid follow up.

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No matter what way you look at it, Santana is one of the greatest guitarists of a generation. He’s been plucking and strumming those strings for more than four decades and sold beyond 90 million records. He’s been our way before, but Kiwi fans love him so let’s show him some love once more.

Unleash the underbelly of hell with a line-up of hardcore, scream and shout metal acts. Including Aussie outfit Thy Art is Murder, Dawn of Azazel, In Dread Response and Depths. Headlining is extreme metal outfit TAIM, who have carved a trail of bloody mayhem since 2006.

Still hitting it long after the ‘90s have been and gone, Juice TV & Radio Hauraki are excited to present pop rock legends The Presidents of the United States of America live for one show only. And, would you believe, they are playing their classic, five-time platinum, self-titled debut album in its entirety .

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On their first headline tour since 2003’s, Neil Young and Crazy Horse – comprised of Billy Talbot, Ralph Molina and Frank “Poncho” Sampedro – is packed full of older but wiser talent. The shows promise to showcase both new material from their recently released album Psychedelic Pill and the classics.

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Who’s in the dead supergroup for your dream hologram show? Ludwig Van Beethoven.

What’s an upcoming film you’re jazzed about? What is it? and It is fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE.

What happens when you mix Coca Cola with Pepsi? Teeth and health problems will occur if you ingest that combination for a long period of time in large quantities.

ARTIST Q&A

Your fantasy spirit animal is… Crispin Hellion Glover.

Your signature “I’m an amazing cook” dish is… Raw Kale, Avocado, Cucumbers, Walnuts, Flax Seed Oil, Dulce, and Kalamata Olives.

The best TV show around at the moment is… Berlin Alexanderplatz directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

The best place for a date night is… The Museum.

You’d get arrested if the police knew that you… Do something illegal.

People say you look like… Crispin Hellion Glover.

Kittens or puppies? Kittens.

What generic current affair has your blood boiled? The XYZ affair.

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We’re not quite at the Comedy Festival yet, but comedian Russell Peters couldn’t wait any longer so here he is. His Notorious World Tour features all new material from the Brampton, Ontario raised comic. Russell performances are typically observational from his Indian background and his life in Canada. His shows are highly regarded and totally hilarious.

Footnote Forte is an initiative to bring outstanding Kiwi dance artists home to make work here in New Zealand. They have commissioned Berlin-based choreographer and past Footnote dancer, Lisa Densem. Lisa has worked with Sasha Waltz & Guests, one of Germany’s most successful companies.

The man formerly known as Creepy Thin Man in Charlie’s Angels, director, writer and star Crispin Glover brings his unique live show and feature film to Skycity Theatre in Auckland. This very personal show includes a slide show and dramatic narration, a special presentation of his feature film and even a Q&A session.

Roger Mortimer’s art continues his distinctive investigation of maps and cartographic conventions. His imagery is derived from history, mythology, classical painting traditions, as well as flora and fauna, and even the artist’s own interior dreamscapes. The title suggests both the poetic way his work operates and the current direction of the gaze of the Auckland-based artist.

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Think you have what it takes to be a skating winner? Volcom’s Wild in the Parks is coming back! This year’s theme is Gorilla, so be sure to come dressed in theme to go into the draw to win the day’s best dressed prize! Vic Park is the newest skate park, with great challenges and spaces to freestyle skater’s skills.

This year’s festival sees a total rebranding of the Harvest Festival with a great opportunity to learn from the region’s best wine makers and to sample some of their award-winning wines. It’s a chance to relax, drink wine, be merry and be entertained at the picturesque location of Mt Rosa with Brennan Wines.

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Reining in his trademark dark excesses, director Sam Raimi’s prequel is both a satisfying set up to the 1939 classic and an appropriate homage. But while many modern audience members will be pleased that this is virtually shorn of musical interludes, it’s also light on lightness – save for James Franco’s near-permanent grin.

And although the story is similar to the original – with its Kansan resident joined by a coalition of the broken and the missing for a battle against witches – it actually feels more like a Star Wars prequel with its gathering evil forces and one character’s journey to the dark side.

Despite none of them being likely to

attract the same audience as Judy Garland has, Raimi has gathered a fine trio of spellcasters. Williams is winsome, Weisz suitably wicked and Kunis is a clear winner with her complex character that allows her to prove that she really is Meg off Family Guy.

Following the same monochrome/Technicolour mix of Wizard, Raimi’s Oz is a world of brilliant blues, vivid reds and enchanting emeralds. And as well as his traditional swirling, whirling cameras he also makes good use of 3D, throwing everything from spears to flying baboons at the audience.

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Clutter free, with great spaces indoors and outdoors, you can relax and take in the Tasman surroundings at Ambrosia. Breakfast is their speciality, with Eggs Benedict the main feature of deliciousness that makes them truly famous.

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SALE ST7 Sale St, 307-8148 Bistro dining, award-winning microbrewery, celebrated garden bar and a private Velvet Room!

SALS PIzzA 277 Broadway, Newmarket, 524 7257Legendary pizza maker’s secret family recipe and are proud to serve you authentic NY Pizza.

DEPOT86 Federal St, 363-7048

DE POST466 Mt Eden Rd, 630-9330 Your local in the heart of Mt. Eden with over 100 beers available.

LIBERTINE37 Drake St, 929-2790 Taking its cue from the Americas, but with an Antipodean twist.

MALT BAR 442 Richmond Road, Grey LynnA must have stop between Ponsonby and Kingsland, with Monteiths beers and great food.

MEXICO23 Britomart Place, 366-1759The Strand Takapuna, 280-1487Vibrant Mexican street food served with margaritas, tequila and beer. Arrive early for a table.

AGENTS & MERCHANTS6-10 Roukai Lane, 309-5854 Seasonal lunch meals and late-night tapas served in a small cobblestone alleyway.

ATICO COCINAVictoria Park Market 19 Drake St Freemans Bay, 354-4030 Inspired Caribbean food and cocktails in the Old Stables & Roof Terrace of the Vic Park Market.

BIG J’S1 Melton Road - Mt Wellington, 5790340Gourmet Burgers are Jason’s speciality take home heat and eat meals, plus a huge range of cabinet food, everything cooked to serve.

BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUB31 Galway St, 303-2541 Gourmet pizzas, tapas and a famous high tea service.

VERONA169 K’Rd, 307-0508 Celebrating 20 years on K’Rd. Open 10am till late seven days with intimate booths, live music, gourmet food, cocktails & organic tap beer.

THE WINDSOR CASTLE144 Parnell Rd, 356-3650 Established in 1847, one of Auckland’s earliest surviving hotels serving gastro pub food in a comfortable, unpretentious environment.

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a PonsonBy insTiTuTion WiTH arasH8pm, Chapel Bar & Bistro

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Ever wondered what it would be like to stpe inside an authentic Irish/English village pub? Well, look no further. Full to the brim and over the top with objects and collectables gathered from near and far, this pub has elegance, character and old world charm. It has been a huge part of village life.

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ROBERT PLANT (UK)Tue 09 apr TSB Bank Arena, WellingtonThu 11 apr Vector Arena, Auckland

RODRIGUEZ (US)sat 16 mar Town Hall, Wellingtonsun 17 mar Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland

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MARGARET CHO (US)mon 29 apr Skycity Theatre, Auckland

MICHAEL KIWANUKA (UK)Thu 04 apr Holy Trinity Cathedral, AucklandFri 05 apr Old St Pauls, Wellington

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JOAN ARMATRADING (UK)Wed 20 mar Michael Fowler Centre, WellingtonThu 21 mar Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

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WAYNE BRADY (US)sat 04 may Founders Theatre, Hamilton sun 05 may ASB Theatre, Auckland Tue 07 may Opera House, Wellington Wed 08 may Aurora Centre, Christchurch

WHANGAREI FRITTER FESTIVALsat 30 mar Northland Events Centre, Whangarei

WILCO (US)Fri 05 apr Town Hall, Wellingtonsat 06 apr Town Hall, Auckland

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THE WAYANS BROTHERS (US)Fri 03 may Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

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UsUally, I’m on the end of a microphone, interviewing bands and acts that are touring, releasing new stuff or making some kind of splash. But it’s not often I actually get to talk to the ‘man’, the guy that makes them, breaks them and puts them on that stage. In town to promote santana, steve miller, Robert Plant, Paul simon and others, my two-hour phone interview with this particular man was the possibly best business decision I ever made.

agent, manager, concert promoter michael “Chuggie” Chugg has been promoting bands for nearly fifty years. He has been behind some of the biggest concert tours in australasia, but he’s also a tireless promoter of australian music to the rest of the world.

Chugg began in Tasmania in the ‘60s, running dances and local bands. The first gig he organised was for his cycling club in launceston, at the age of 15.

“I just started working a furniture shop with the bass player in the top (local) band called The Dominos. I got them and another, The Chevrons, together at the local trades hall, we had a dance and made £80 for the club. I thought, ‘this is pretty good, I might do this a bit more,’ so, I started running dances and managing The Chevrons”.

From there he saved his money up to help other locals get into the melbourne music scene. Eventually he made the permanent move to melbourne where he met up with future industry lawyer, co-promoter and long time friend, michael Gudinski and another guy called michael Browning (who went on to manage aC/DC).

They formed an agency called Consolidated Rock. That later led to a move to aussie’s big player Premiere artists, working with stalwart Paul Dainty, and finally a split to create an independent agency promoting new Wave acts like Rick ocasek, Elvis Costello and The Clash. That became the Frontier Touring Company.

“and away we went. It’s now the biggest outfit in australia, and since I’d left to start Chugg Entertainment, is the biggest pain in my ass!”

Chugg’s brash audience harangues started out of necessity on stage in auckland during neil young’s Rockin’ in the Free World tour. “Half way through the second song some clown threw a fifty cent piece and hit him right in the middle of his forehead. neil went berserk, screaming and yelling. ‘I wanna see that guy! Get that guy!” so I walked out on staged and looked out and, believe it or not, I pinged the guy straight away. I said ‘you threw that coin didn’t you?’ Everybody took a pace back, security went in and took him back stage. neil berated him for twenty minutes and then went back on stage. I can’t believe I went out into the crowd and saw that guy immediately! as if I was being guided. anyway neil signed a poster at the end of the tour ‘To the awesome Tasmanian Devil Chuggie!’

sometimes Chugg was in the right place, at the right time. “Back in the 70’s I was managing a guy who used to be the lead singer of The Easybeats, stevie when the opera House had opened in sydney. and he was huge at the time with a monstrous album called Hard Road. anyway, this old roady friend said George young (also from The Easybeats) had a younger brother with a band in the Western suburbs called aC/DC. so I said let’s put them on together, keep it in the family because George and Harry [Vander] had written and produced stevie’s record. so aC/

DC opened for stevie Wright in the sydney opera House and that was their first ever concert! and then about four year’s late we took them to England and, let me tell you, it wasn’t cups of tea (in the greenroom) back then!” alas, promoter Paul Browning scooped up their management, much to Chugg’s chagrin. .

I asked Chugg about the excesses of touring, the riders, the drugs, the girls… His reply was interesting.

“We used to say that if you made it to 30, you’d had a good life. But the tide was changing, although we and pretty much every promoter in the 70’s made it up as we went, standards were creeping in. The standout was aBBa… when they got off the plane there were masseuses, and trainers and doctors. But they were the odd band out then. later on in the 80’s, I’ll never forget the first Bon Jovi Tour – mass hysteria outside the hotel rooms, like the Beatles days; craziness, and girls outside their hotel. They flew 12 ladies of the night up from sydney and there were naked girls on roller blades all around the mirage Hotel (Port Douglas). Two tours later, it was doctors and masseuses and psychiatrists and herbal teas and soothsayers. Everyone’s behaving like an athlete, even the manager’s in terry towel trackies. [laughs]!”

Finding acts to tour has changed a lot. no need for multi month overseas excursions in search of the tour potential.

“now you can record on your computer and put in on the Internet. We first found Florence + the machine that way. We have kids who work for us searching out acts, like of monsters and men, from Iceland, who was one of the headliners on our laneway festival tour. I say to all the new bands that you can start your own trip now, just put it up on the web and someone will discover it. live touring is where it’s at. It’s in the gigs and the merchandise.”

Chugg’s very descriptive about the various ways bands are merging their music and sponsorship deals and very scathing about the poor support of new aussie music in his own country, despite a 25% quota for radio play.

“one of the reasons I left Frontier was because the bean counters were keen on me touring unknown bands. Well, one of those bands we lost $40,000 on was called Radiohead. Who ironically, don’t really get airplay, even now!

another time I’m on a ferry, after the Blur tour and their promoter says he’s got the biggest act of the 21st century. and I say ‘not that fat little guy from Take That?’ Well Robbie Williams didn’t do much chop first time but he was huge on his third tour - a quarter of a million people (in australasia) saw him. I couldn’t believe what an amazing entertainer he was!

Coldplay was the same, a shy little band, not looking at the audience, playing 200 seat venues. Then we just did that amazing tour [Viva la Vida] recently. That’s the game. some do well and some won’t, and that’ll continue. But I suppose the real talent shines through and, at the end of the day, that’s what keeps you going!”

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What muso/celebrity has style up the wazoo? Tyler, the Creator. Surely that kid’s going to be the biggest star in the Western world soon.

society’s biggest fashion faux-pas? Giving a shit what other people think. The most stylish or coolest people to me are the ones who are true to themselves.

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UnITEC’s soUnDs In The sun is the largest of the orientation events in all of new Zealand and this year the deluge of acts – including Tahuna Breaks, nina mcsweeney and dDub – are just some of the names joining the line-up. as much a celebration of the rituals that mark the beginning of the university year, sounds In The sun is also a celebration of some of new Zealand’s biggest names in music.

This years’ event will also see the incorporation of a brand new Kids Day out Zone, gearing it more toward family orientation. There will also be food stalls, market stalls and festival rides.

Katchafire are one of the biggest names in new Zealand reggae. Their craft has been refined for their latest offering. Billed as a testament to organic aotearoa reggae and charged with sensibility, the new album On The Road Again holds a flame to the fine balance of classic roots reggae completed with a flavour of R’n’B and funk. no strangers to success, their latest offering On The Road Again follows a double platinum debut, a platinum second album and a critically acclaimed 2007 release, Say What You’re Thinking.

They are joined by nina mcsweeney. The songstress, known notably for her collaborations with Concord Dawn, has a history of performing as a vocalist and blues harmonica across national and international stages. Her debut album The Bitter Sea was co-produced by mcsweeney herself and Brendon Kahi in only four days. The album has developed its own genre dubbed “creep folk” and has a collection of songs and stories that have a cinematic air of intrigue.

Pieter T, whose debut album Life, Love and Lessons was voted best album on Flava Fm in 2011, and the genre splitting sola Rosa is also on this years’ bill.

Tahuna Breaks and Weird Together round out the event with the former a seven piece energetic and raw live act and the latter the new studio and live project from Dick Johnson and nick D.

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Ascension, then, is the next game in the series. The previous PlayStation 3 titles have all been numbered iterations, but for reasons that have not yet been disclosed, Ascension bucks that trend.

Despite the name-related shenanigans, God of War: Ascension is largely what you’d expect – more chaos, more gore, more screen-filling monsters, and more angry-man dialogue. I said largely there, however, for a reason; the game also packs a hefty multiplayer mode this time around, and that’s a first for the series. In it, you can go toe-to-toe with your buddies online, duking it out (or working alongside them) to see who’s the baddest of all the asses. A great extension to the core game, it’s fun to play - only time will tell if it manages to build a solid online following, of course, but it’s certainly worthy of attention.

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laTE lasT yEaR, I was treated to some fantastic Taranaki hospitality when the line-up for Womad 2013 (World of music and Dance) was announced during a launch at parliament. Every year I’m both intrigued and delighted to learn who’s on the bill.

The line-up is always guaranteed to include the known, the unknown and the ready-to-be-discovered. and it’s this last category that always leaves a lasting impression. arts director Drew James’ mission is always to top the diversity and challenge of the previous year’s programme.

a coup d’état is getting hold of three acts from mali, a country that has actually banned all musical performance because of its social and political influence. Bassekou Kouyaté & ngoni Ba specialise in ngoni (an ancient West african lute). There’s desert blues from Vieux Farka Touré (son of Eric Clapton collaborator ali Farka Touré) and then there’s salif Keita – “The Golden Voice of africa” – who returns with his sandpaper-and-honey voice to perform music of high drama and intimate compassion.

In a blast from the past, look out for Reggae man Jimmy Cliff, who will take the impossibly long journey from Jamaica to put on some good time sounds for us. also in the mix is Cajun revivalist anne savoy. on the phone from the deep south, she told me about the Us’s deep passion to rediscover it roots and history in the light of recent financial hardships.

“americans are looking back on times that weren’t necessarily better but they were real. our music is about having a real good time, but remembering your past, honouring your history.”

Folkies lau (which means fire) from the orkney Islands in northern scotland also want to honour their past. “We play music that suits the beer drinking hours, which up here is after dark. But we’re looking forward to coming to a country with sunshine. We love the festival crowds – it’s where you get your knees up!”

local act Fly my Pretties, led by Barnaby Weir, will recreate their recent magic in a 90-minute show on the opening night; aaron Tokona’s aHoribuzz will create funky mischief, mara TK’s Electric Wire Hustle will amp up the stage and David Kilgour and his Heavy Eights, recently back from the Usa will gently rock your world. also worth supporting is mihirangi, last seen on new Zealand’s Got Talent, killing the audience with her loop show; plus the yoots are back and Welli Roots band newtown Rock steady will be in the house for some retro skank time. led by the nudge’s James Coyle, these boys were the highlight of the newtown Festival this year and are guaranteed to appeal funk up the Womad nation this year.

one of the stars this year has to be south africa’s Hugh masekela. His trumpet gave a plaintive voice to black south africa’s deep troubles during the apartheid years. His signature afro-jazz sound remains poignant, rousing and inspirational even after more than half a century of performing. He’s galvanised anti-apartheid support, both domestically and on an international level, and playing tunes of defiance and hope, he’s opened the borders of jazz to include anything from kwela, african township jive and afro-beat. If you’re going to choose only one night, then make it Friday and catch this man in his one and only performance!

of course, Womad is really more than a music festival – it’s more like a 360 degree feel good, speak good, hear good and even taste good experience. It’s probably one of the few festivals where you’ll intentionally forgo the picnic basket in favour of the amazing line up of ethnic food on offer. There’s even a cooking gig hosted by Jax, from masterChef new Zealand and featuring performing artists doing their traditional dishes.

after attending a few times, Womad is a permanent fixture on my family’s calendar because this festival is unlike any other. It’s age agnostic. yyou can bring the kids and the teens and the olds. one aspect I’ve noticed over the years is the understated professionalism of the mostly volunteer crew (about 1000+) who go out of their way to make every experience unique and pleasurable.

This is not the place to get blotto either. There’s beer and wine and plenty of good time, but the peaceful atmosphere amongst the bush and in the Bowl, a natural amphitheatre, pretty much dissolves the agro quotient. last year, I saw one solitary cop and he was dancing! For the young, there’s a specially marked out area in the zoo which is inside the festival venue, the Bowl of Brooklands, designated for play groups, craft making, animal tours organised games, etc. and on sunday, the kids even get their own parade when everything stops for them! older and differently-abled people have special platforms so they don’t get crushed in the mosh pits. There’s even a special service for the deaf.

now I’m sure I’ve missed something. Well, you can check it all at Womad.co.nz. Gotta rush, camping spots in the racetrack adjacent to the festival are filling up and I don’t want to miss out. see ya there!

WRITTEN BY TIM GRuAR

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