SPACIFIC NEWS #180: Contents

1. The Pacific Tavern: Sweet Sounds
2. Hope & Anchor: HALF/TIME
3. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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THE PACIFIC TAVERN :: SWEET SOUNDS :: 10/05/26

This year, New Zealand takes centre stage as the focus country at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton.

To celebrate, we’re teaming up with The Pacific Tavern, Outward Sound and Kiwis in London to present a special one-day showcase of some of the artists heading to the festival.

On Sunday 10th May, catch live sets from Hemi Hemingway, Jude Kelly, Ringlets and Vera Ellen plus the London-based Charli Herbert and Passion LC.

It’s a rare chance to see some of New Zealand’s most exciting talent up close before they take on Brighton.

Free entry all day : just turn up.

From: 4-10pm
At: 100 Redriff Road, SE16 7LH
Nearest Tube: Surrey Quays
Venue website: pacifictavern.co.uk

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HOPE & ANCHOR :: HALF/TIME :: 19/05/26

Emerging from research on the ideological crossovers of te ao Māori and punk culture, HALF/TIME encompasses the personal and political, amplifying the ancestral echoes of Aotearoa and giving voice to the injustices faced by indigenous peoples today.

Since taking shape as a three-piece in 2023, HALF/TIME have opened for bands such as Idles, Big Brave and Dream Wife, plus released Black Union Jack (The Vault Sessions) in November 2023 to critical acclaim. Spanning dystopian industrial hardcore, Moanasurf and reclamation balladry, the EP translated seven of Wairehu’s waiata from their original home-studio hard drive forms into the live trio vernacular:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QrOwsQEy_c

Support on the night comes fromLEAO, a Samoan musical project formed up of guitarist/vocalist David Feauai-Afaese, bassist Navakatoa Tekela-Pule, steel guitarist Levi Gemmell and drummer Rāhana Tito-Taylor. With a deep adoration for the Pacific musical reference and a desire to contribute contemporary musical ideas, LEAO synthesises non-traditional tonalities with a fa’asamoa spirit, creating what some have called ‘Niu Wave’ and ‘Pacific neo-psychedelia” music.

Early bird tickets have sold out, with general access tickets available from Dice

From: 7pm
At:207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
Nearest Tube: Highbury &Islington
Venue website:hopeandanchor.info/

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

01/05 Will Swinton // KOKO, NW1 7JE // 6-10 // £24
02/05 Lee Mvtthews // The Steelyard, EC4R 3UL // 7-11 // £15
05/05 Jack Page // Paper Dress Vintage, E8 1HR // 7.30-11 // £15.50
14/05 Christopher White // Elgar Room, SW7 2AP // 9-11 // £15
22/05 WHO SHOT SCOTT // O2 Academy2 Islington, N1 0PS // 7-11 // £16
31/05 Aldous Harding // Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS // 7-11 // £30

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SPACIFIC NEWS #179: Contents

1.Hope & Anchor: Hemi Hemingway
2. The Pacific Tavern: Sweet Sounds
3. Hope & Anchor: HALF/TIME
4. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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HOPE & ANCHOR :: HEMI HEMINGWAY :: 28/04/26

With the rock’n’roll panache of a dive bar matador and the emotional force of a knife in the guts, Hemi Hemingway makes music that thrills, spills and breaks hearts. The effortlessly slick star has a connoisseur’s ear for the finest parts of musical history, sweeping 60s rock, 50s sheen and 80s romanticism into the present day, refurbishing and refashioning them into something new and fresh. At home in the spotlight, he’s a showman in the best troubadour traditions, but one with real depth, showcasing swagger and vulnerability in equal measure.

Check the lead single from his new album athttps://youtu.be/yEs0I6wGh1k

Support on the night comes from label-mateBJ Hambro from Vegas Water Taxi

Early bird tickets have sold out, but general access tickets are still available from Diceand SEE Tickets.

From: 7pm
At:207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website:hopeandanchor.info/

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THE PACIFIC TAVERN :: SWEET SOUNDS :: 10/05/26

Please put Sunday May 10th in your diary as we’e hosting a showcase of New Zealand musicians, in collaboration with Outward Sound (part of the New Zealand Music Commission), at The Pacific Tavern. As with last year, entry will be free all day, and the pub will be baking extra pies 🙂

From: 4-10pm
At: 100 Redriff Road, SE16 7LH
Nearest Tube: Surrey Quays
Venue website: pacifictavern.co.uk

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HOPE & ANCHOR :: HALF/TIME :: 19/05/26

HALF/TIME began as a pandemic project for Wairehu Grant in 2020. Conceptually emerging from his PHD research on the ideological crossovers of te ao Māori and punk culture, the project encompasses the personal and political, amplifying the ancestral echoes of Aotearoa and giving voice to the injustices faced by indigenous peoples today.

Since taking shape as a three-piece in 2023, HALF/TIME have opened for bands such as Idles, Big Brave and Dream Wife, plus released Black Union Jack (The Vault Sessions) in November 2023 to critical acclaim. Spanning dystopian industrial hardcore, Moanasurf and reclamation balladry, the EP translated seven of Wairehu’s waiata from their original home-studio hard drive forms into the live trio vernacular:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QrOwsQEy_c

Support on the night comes fromLEAO, a Samoan musical project formed up of guitarist/vocalist David Feauai-Afaese, bassist Navakatoa Tekela-Pule, steel guitarist Levi Gemmell and drummer Rāhana Tito-Taylor. With a deep adoration for the Pacific musical reference and a desire to contribute contemporary musical ideas, LEAO synthesises non-traditional tonalities with a fa’asamoa spirit, creating what some have called ‘Niu Wave’ and ‘Pacific neo-psychedelia” music.

Tickets from Dice

From: 7pm
At:207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website:hopeandanchor.info/

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

10/04 Len Blake // Courtyard Theatre, N1 6EU // 7-11 // £12.50
15/04 Marlon Williams // Islington Assembly Hall, N1 2XF // 7-11 // £25
24/04 Nadia Reid // St Matthias Church, N16 8DD // 7.30-11 // £20
26/04 Arjuna Oakes // 93 Feet East, // 5.30-6.15 // £39.95+

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SPACIFIC NEWS #178: Contents

1. The Waiting Room: Vera Ellen
2. Hope & Anchor: Hemi Hemingway
3. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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THE WAITING ROOM :: VERA ELLEN :: 28/03/26

We’re delighted that our first show of the year is the debut headline performance in London by Flying Nun artist Vera Ellen.

Born and raised in Naenae in Te Whanganui-A-Tara/Wellington, Vera Ellen spent her younger years playing and writing music, her first song written at age 8. Whilst living in Aotearoa, she played in bands such as grunge 4-piece Maple Syrup and Sweater. Vera relocated to Los Angeles, where she started the band Girl Friday, whose music debuted on indie giant Sub Pop’s sub-label, Hardly Art. In early 2020, Vera moved back to Aotearoa during the pandemic, leading to her finishing her solo album, “It’s Your Birthday” — released on Flying Nun Records in October 2021. This album saw Vera named ‘Best Alternative Artist’ at the 2022 Aotearoa Music Awards.

The 2023 follow-up album, “Ideal Home Noise”, was a record unearthed from much introspection and an attempt to find some comedy and lightness in an otherwise dark period, and was awarded the prestigious Taite Music Prize.

The video for new single “Gayfever” can viewed here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idiK55qy6W0

Early bird tickets have already sold out for this intimate show.

Remaining tickets available fromDice

From: 6.30pm
At: 175 Stoke Newington High St, N16 0PE
Nearest Tube: Stoke Newington
Venue website: thewaitingroomn16.com/

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HOPE & ANCHOR :: HEMI HEMINGWAY :: 27/04/26

With the rock’n’roll panache of a dive bar matador and the emotional force of a knife in the guts, Hemi Hemingway makes music that thrills, spills and breaks hearts. The effortlessly slick New Zealand star has a connoisseur’s ear for the finest parts of musical history, sweeping 60s rock, 50s sheen and 80s romanticism into the present day, refurbishing and refashioning them into something new and fresh. At home in the spotlight, he’s a showman in the best troubadour traditions, but one with real depth, showcasing swagger and vulnerability in equal measure.

Check the lead single from his new album athttps://youtu.be/yEs0I6wGh1k

Tickets from Dice

From: 7pm
At:207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website:hopeandanchor.info/

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

12/03 Gloria Laing // Paper Dress Vintage, E8 1HR // 7.30-11 // £15
27/03 Myele Manzanza // Peckham Levels, SE15 4ST // 7.30-11 // £15
30/03 Unknown Mortal Orchestra // EartH, N16 8BH // 7-11 // £40

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SPACIFIC NEWS #177: Contents

1. Hope & Anchor: Revulva
2. Earth Hall : Six60
3. Vinyl & CD Store
4. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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HOPE & ANCHOR :: REVULVA :: 29/10/25

Described by Rolling Stone Australia as “strangely alluring“, the femme-fronted Revulva formed in Wellington under the de-facto leadership of the composer, lyricist, bassist and vocalist Phoebe Johnson in 2019. Since then, Johnson and her clown van full of hyper-busy musical collaborators have won over bar, nightclub and festival audiences across New Zealand, and now – London.

Taking cues from Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Jamiroquai, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Minnie Ripperton and Prince, Revulva reimagines the anything-goes energy of New York City’s 1970s downtown scene and London’s 1990s funk and soul renaissance through an antipodean lens informed by the deadpan humour and the realities of 21st-century life in New Zealand. The result is a hedonistic whirlwind of acid jazz, avant-funk, disco, AOR and art-pop, where polished playing leaves room for improvisation in the heat of the moment, and real statements come bundled up with just enough laughs to soften the snarl.

Support on the night comes from the mighty Clemm.

Last 3 tickets are available from Dice

From: 7pm
At:207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website:hopeandanchor.info/

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EARTH HALL :: SIX60 :: 14/11/25

Six60 return for a one-off show at Earth Hall next month, conveniently timed to coincide with the All Blacks game in London.

Tickets are available from 10am Friday 24th October fromDice

From: 7pm
At:13 Stoke Newington Rd, N16 8BH
Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction
Venue website: earthackney.co.uk

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VINYL & CD STORE

Looking for New Zealand music on vinyl or CD?

Check out our stores on Amazonand Discogs

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

23/10 Mild Orange // Assembly Hall, N1 2XF // 7-11 // £24.89
13/11Polite Company // The Cavendish Arms, SW8 2HJ // 7.30-11 //
16/11 Lorde // The O2, SE10 0DX // 6-11 / £60
20/11 Jack Page // The Lower Third, WC2H 8NJ // 7.30-11 // £15
21/11 Ny Oh // Folklore, E2 7QL // 7-11 // £15
26/11 Arjuna Oakes // Sofar Sounds, SW1A 2DR // 8-11 // £23
27/11 Leisure // Roundhouse, NW1 // 7-11 // £25

We track upcoming concerts by New Zealand artists in London using Songkick – if we have missed any, please email us at kiaora@spacific.net so that we can include the details in future mailouts.

SPACIFIC NEWS #176: Contents

1. Hope & Anchor: Revulva
2. Vinyl & CD Store
3. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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HOPE & ANCHOR :: REVULVA :: 29/10/25

Described by Rolling Stone Australia as “strangely alluring“, the femme-fronted Revulva formed in Wellington under the de-facto leadership of the composer, lyricist, bassist and vocalist Phoebe Johnson in 2019. Since then, Johnson and her clown van full of hyper-busy musical collaborators have won over bar, nightclub and festival audiences across New Zealand, and now – London.

Taking cues from Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Jamiroquai, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Minnie Ripperton and Prince, Revulva reimagines the anything-goes energy of New York City’s 1970s downtown scene and London’s 1990s funk and soul renaissance through an antipodean lens informed by the deadpan humour and the realities of 21st-century life in New Zealand. The result is a hedonistic whirlwind of acid jazz, avant-funk, disco, AOR and art-pop, where polished playing leaves room for improvisation in the heat of the moment, and real statements come bundled up with just enough laughs to soften the snarl.

Tickets available from Dice

From: 7pm
At:207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website:hopeandanchor.info/

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VINYL & CD STORE

Looking for New Zealand music on vinyl or CD?

Check out our stores on Amazonand Discogs

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

05/09 Marianne Leigh // The Finsbury, N4 1BY // 7.45-11 // FREE
15/09 Jamie Pye // Bull & Gate, NW5 2TJ // 8-11 // £14
21/09 Desperate Measures // The Water Rats, WC1X 8BZ // 4-11 // £11.55
21/09 Jackie Bristow // Sir Richard Steele, NW3 4RL // 6.30-11 // FREE
24/09 Blair Jollands // Leytonstone Social Club, E11 3DB // 7.30-11 // £10
26/09 The Beths // Roundhouse, NW1 8EH // 7-11 // £25+

We track upcoming concerts by New Zealand artists in London using Songkick – if we have missed any, please email us at kiaora@spacific.net so that we can include the details in future mailouts.

SPACIFIC NEWS #175: Contents

1. EartH :: Lee Mvtthews
2. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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EARTH :: LEE MVTTHEWS :: 11/07/25

Thrilled to present drum’n’bass phenomenon Lee Mvtthewsnext week. Known for their high-energy sets and innovative production, the duo promise a night of high-impact music and solid vibes. Joining them on the night are Bax,EJ Kitto and DRZ.

Final release tickets are available from Dice and SEE

From: 8pm
At:13 Stoke Newington Rd, N16 8BH
Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland or Dalston
Venue website: earthackney.co.uk

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

10/07 Myele Manzanza // Ronnie Scotts, W1D 4HT // 11.30pm // £12
18/07 Nadia Reid // Somerset House, WC2R 1LA // 7pm // £35.00
23/07 Mark de Clive-Lowe // Jazz Cafe, NW1 7PG // 7pm // £25

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SPACIFIC NEWS #174: Contents

1. The Garage :: NO CIGAR
2. The Waiting Room :: CHAII
3. The Pacific Tavern :: Sweet Soundsfrom the South Pacific
4. EartH :: Lee Mvtthews
5. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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THE GARAGE :: NO CIGAR :: 14/05/25

NO CIGAR have had a stunning few years, with Concubine and The Great Escape both slipping in to the best-selling New Zealand singles and albums of 2024 charts, plus sold out shows across New Zealand, Australia and Europe. With a new album primed to drop this year, this could be the last time they play somewhere so (relatively) small ….

Support on the night comes from Len Blake

Final (only 24 left) tickets are available for £25 + £1 venue levy from Dice

From: 7pm

At:20-22 Highbury Corner, N5 1RD
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: thegarage.london/

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THE WAITING ROOM :: CHAII :: 16/05/25

Born in Iran and raised in New Zealand, CHAII blends Persian roots with modern sounds, creating a truly global musical identity. The first NZ Spotify RADAR artist, her music has featured in Ms. Marvel, Netflix’s The Old Guard, FIFA 21 as well as aglobal ad campaign by FENDI. Recently she became NZ’s first Coke Studio artist, collaborating with Tones and I and Young Franco.

Early bird tickets have sold out, with general admission tickets are available for £15 + b/f from Dice and SEE.

From: 7pm
At: 175 Stoke Newington High St, N16 0PE
Nearest Tube: Stoke Newington
Venue website: thewaitingroomn16.com/

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THE PACIFIC TAVERN :: SWEET SOUNDS FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC :: 18/05/25

We’re stoked to present, in collaboration with Yeastie Boys and Outward Sound, a showcase of just some of the artists of New Zealand origin currently based in London.

Playing live on the outdoor stage at the Pacific Tavern will be
10:32
Alan Gregg
Arjuna Oakes
Blair Jollands
Bexy
Heavy Chest
Jayson Norris
Kloos
Kylie Price
On the Pa
Sophia Brown

Plus DJ sets byMyele Manzanza and Willy Delphia.

Entry is FREE all day and you can find out more about the individual artists from https://linktr.ee/sweetsoundsnz

If you’re a pie lover as well as a music afficianado, then you’re in luck as The Tavern will be making Steak & Cheese, Butter Chicken and Spring Vegetable (Vg) pies to order: pre-order your choice from the Yeastie Boys’s Shopify: yeastieboysuk.myshopify.com

From: 1pm
At: 100 Redriff Road, SE16 7LH
Nearest Tube: Surrey Quays
Venue website: pacifictavern.co.uk

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EARTH :: LEE MVTTHEWS :: 11/07/25

Thrilled to present drum’n’bass phenomenon Lee Mvtthews this July. Known for their high-energy sets and innovative production, the duo promise a night of high-impact music and solid vibes.

Tickets are available from Dice and SEE

From: 8pm
At:13 Stoke Newington Rd, N16 8BH
Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland or Dalston
Venue website: earthackney.co.uk

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

03/5 Ny Oh// Oslo, E8 1LL // 7-10 // £14
17/5 Chaos in the CBD // Christopher Street, EC2A // 2-10 // £51
20/5 BENEE // The O2, SE10 0DX // 6.30-11 // £35+
29/5 Dartz! // EartH,N16 8BH // 6.30-11 // £25
31/5 Arjuna Oakes // The Lower Third, WC2H 8NJ // 7-11 // £10

We track upcoming concerts by New Zealand artists in London using Songkick – if we have missed any, please email us at kiaora@spacific.net so that we can include the details in future mailouts.

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SPACIFIC NEWS #173: Contents

1. The Garage :: NO CIGAR
2. The Waiting Room :: CHAII
3. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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THE GARAGE :: NO CIGAR :: 14/05/25

Our first show of the year sold out it’s original venue (Oslo) pretty quickly, but thankfully we’ve managed to upgrade to The Garage in Highbury & Islington.

NO CIGAR have had a stunning few years, with Concubine and The Great Escape both slipping in to the best-selling New Zealand singles and albums of 2024 charts, andsold out shows across New Zealand, Australia and Europe. With a new album primed to drop this year, this could be the last time they play somewhere so (relatively) small ….

Final tickets are available for £25 + £1 venue levy from Dice and Ticketweb.

From: 7pm

At:20-22 Highbury Corner, N5 1RD
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: thegarage.london/

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THE WAITING ROOM :: CHAII :: 16/05/25

We’re delighted to present the first London show by CHAII, an artist, producer, and creative director currently making waves in the music industry.

Born in Iran and raised in New Zealand, CHAII blends Persian roots with modern sounds, creating a truly global musical identity. The first NZ Spotify RADAR artist, her music featured in Ms. Marvel, Netflix’s The Old Guard, FIFA 21 as well as aglobal ad campaign by FENDI. Recently she became NZ’s first Coke Studio artist, collaborating with Tones and I and Young Franco.

Tickets are available from Dice and SEE.

From: 7pm
At: 175 Stoke Newington High St, N16 0PE
Nearest Tube: Stoke Newington
Venue website: thewaitingroomn16.com/

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

10/4 Molly Payton // Folklore, E2 7QL // 7-11 // £11
23/4 Marlon Williams // St Pancras Old Church, NW1 1UL // 7-11 // £22.50

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SPACIFIC NEWS #172: Contents

1. Colours :: Deva Mahal
2. Islington Assembly Hall :: Avantdale Bowling Club
3. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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COLOURS :: DEVA MAHAL :: 14/11/24

A rare combination of masterful songwriting and breathtaking vocal talent, Deva Mahal was born with blues in her blood.

Brought up in Hawaii, Deva Mahal moved to Aotearoa in the early 2000s and quickly became part of a scene of local musicians who used their love of jazz, soul, funk, reggae, dub and hip-hop to emerge from the underground into the national arena. As well as writing her own material, Deva lent her voice to Fat Freddy’s ‘Wandering Eye‘ and “Sola Rosa’s ‘Redeemer‘, and collaborated with Recloose, Hollie Smith and more.

Deva has spent the last few years delving deeper into her craft as a composer as well as cultivating her skills as a producer, alongside Christchurch born, Chris Wethey. Mahal’s most recent project, “Future Classic: Vol 1”, passionately channelled into her music the staggering heartbreak of the current racial violence and political injustices of her country of origin, the eternal endeavour to search for true love and self-worth, and her emboldened sense of the sensuality, softness and power as a black woman.

Early bird tickets have all sold out, and general admission tickets are £20 + b/f from Ticketweb or Dice.

From: 7.30pm
At: 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Venue website: colourshoxton.com/

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ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 15/11/24

Following on from last year”s three sold out London shows, Avantdale Bowling Club return this November.

Helmed by Tom Scott, one of the most compelling figures to emerge from the New Zealand music scene over the last seventeen years, over the course of two albums Avantdale Bowling Club present a vivid intermingling of jazz, soul, hip-hop and electronica. Written from a working class perspective at the bottom of the globe, Scott’s lyrics explore the day-to-day realities of life lived on the margins of society.

Sad and celebratory in equal measure, Avantdale Bowling Club has been lauded by NPR, Refuge Worldwide and Radio New Zealand. The debut release won the coveted Album of the Year and best Hip-Hop artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards followed by Independent Music NZ’s Taite Music Prize for best album release. At the end of 2022 the follow-up “Trees” debuted at number 1 on the NZ album charts.

Raised on jazz, soul, funk and rap, Scott has honed his skills as a rapper, songwriter and bandleader through membership in several cult groups (@Peace, Average Rap Band). He first emerged in 2007 with Home Brew, a band that has recently returned to the touring circuit and the top of the NZ charts with an unexpected second album, “Run It Back“. Scott’s other projects, and his burgeoning Years Gone By label, ensure that he continues to influence and push boundaries across genres.

Support on the night comes from rising soul star Olympia Vitalis

Tickets are £20 + b/f + £1.20 restoration levy from Dice.

From: 7pm
At: Upper Street, N1 2UD
Nearest Tube: Highbury and Islington
Venue website: islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

08/11 Lady Shaka // The Cause, N17 9LZ // 10-4 // £20/30
19/11 Bridget Walsh // The Cockpit, NW8 8EH // 6-11 // £8.50-17
29/11 Desperate Measures // 100 Club, W1D 1LL // 7.30-11 // £35
05/12 Jamie Pye // Vortex Jazz Club, N16 8AZ // 6.30-8.30 // £10-11

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SPACIFIC NEWS #171: Contents

1. The Pacific Tavern :: Grace Kelly
2. Islington Assembly Hall :: NO CIGAR
3. Colours :: Deva Mahal
4. Islington Assembly Hall :: Avantdale Bowling Club
5. The Water Rats :: Jon Toogood
6. Upcoming Concerts by New Zealand artists in London

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THE PACIFIC TAVERN :: GRACE KELLY :: 16/10/24

Delighted to welcome to London the Manchester-based, Aotearoa-born Grace Kelly for a show at The Pacific Tavern.

Chasing music success as an independent artist, Grace booked a one-way ticket to England in 2022 and left behind her family, friends and music collaborators, her heartbreak and homesickness fuelling new songs and opportunities. Her most recent release, Table for One, is a collection of tracks that were written over the last year while she navigated a breakup and settled into a new life, and dance between pop and country, creating something modern and vulnerable.

Free entry all night.

From: 7pm
At: 100 Redriff Road, SE16 7LH
Nearest Tube: Surrey Quays
Venue website: pacifictavern.co.uk/

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ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL :: NO CIGAR :: 31/10/24

This show has sold out.

From: 7pm
At: Upper Street, N1 2UD
Nearest Tube: Highbury and Islington
Venue website: islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/

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COLOURS :: DEVA MAHAL :: 14/11/24

A rare combination of masterful songwriting and breathtaking vocal talent, Deva Mahal was born with blues in her blood.

Brought up in Hawaii, Deva Mahal moved to Aotearoa in the early 2000s and quickly became part of a scene of local musicians who used their love of jazz, soul, funk, reggae, dub and hip-hop to emerge from the underground into the national arena. As well as writing her own material, Deva lent her voice to Fat Freddy’s ‘Wandering Eye‘ and “Sola Rosa’s ‘Redeemer‘, and collaborated with Recloose, Hollie Smith and more.

Deva has spent the last few years delving deeper into her craft as a composer as well as cultivating her skills as a producer, alongside Christchurch born, Chris Wethey. Mahal’s most recent project, “Future Classic: Vol 1”, passionately channelled into her music the staggering heartbreak of the current racial violence and political injustices of her country of origin, the eternal endeavour to search for true love and self-worth, and her emboldened sense of the sensuality, softness and power as a black woman.

Tickets start at £15 + b/f from Ticketweb or Dice.

From: 7.30pm

At: 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Venue website: colourshoxton.com/

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ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 15/11/24

Following on from last year”s three sold out shows, Avantdale Bowling Club return this November.

Helmed by Tom Scott, one of the most compelling figures to emerge from the New Zealand music scene over the last seventeen years, over the course of two albums Avantdale Bowling Club present a vivid intermingling of jazz, soul, hip-hop and electronica. Written from a working class perspective at the bottom of the globe, Scott’s lyrics explore the day-to-day realities of life lived on the margins of society.

Sad and celebratory in equal measure, Avantdale Bowling Club has been lauded by NPR, Refuge Worldwide and Radio New Zealand. The debut release won the coveted Album of the Year and best Hip-Hop artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards followed by Independent Music NZ’s Taite Music Prize for best album release. At the end of 2022 the follow-up “Trees” debuted at number 1 on the NZ album charts.

Raised on jazz, soul, funk and rap, Scott has honed his skills as a rapper, songwriter and bandleader through membership in several cult groups (@Peace, Average Rap Band). He first emerged in 2007 with Home Brew, a band that has recently returned to the touring circuit and the top of the NZ charts with an unexpected second album, “Run It Back“. Scott’s other projects, and his burgeoning Years Gone By label, ensure that he continues to influence and push boundaries across genres.

Support on the night comes from rising soul star Olympia Vitalis

Tickets are £20 + b/f + £1.20 restoration levy from See Tickets or Dice.

From: 7pm
At: Upper Street, N1 2UD
Nearest Tube: Highbury and Islington
Venue website: islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/

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THE WATER RATS :: JON TOOGOOD :: 28/11//24

As Shihad‘s high profile founding frontman and leader of The Adults supergroup, Jon Toogood has spent 30 years at the forefront of Aotearoa’s music scene, writing, singing, performing, mentoring, managing, directing, producing, DJing, programming and promoting — all with enormous energy and humanity.

Since forming Shihad in 1988, Jon has weathered fame, fortune and drama as the band became one of the most respected rock groups in the Southern Hemisphere, and New Zealand’s most successful heavy rock export. As part of that journey, Jon holds the record in NZ for the most #1 albums by a NZ artist (5) and the most singles in the NZ charts (25).

2024 sees the release of his debut solo venture, with first single ‘Last Of The Lonely Gods‘ serving as an introduction to the forthcoming album – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO6S–Wwiy4

Support on the night comes from the amazing Kylie Price

TIckets are £15 + b/f from DICE or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 328 Gray”s Inn Road, WC1X 8BZ
Nearest Tube: Kings Cross
Venue website: thewaterratsvenue.london/

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UPCOMING CONCERTS BY NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS IN LONDON (details correct at time of sending)

04/10 Jordan Rakei // Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP // 6.30-11 // £12.50-60
06/10 Polite Company // The Betsey Trotwood, EC1R 3BL // 3-9.30 // £10
11/10 Crowded House // The O2, SE10 0DX // 6.30-11 // £35-75
19/10 Chaos in the CBD // Roundhouse, NW1 // 4-11 // £27.50-30
21/10 Ulcerate // Garage, N5 1RD // 7-11 // £22-25

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