SPACIFIC NEWS #163: Contents

1. O2 Forum Kentish Town :: L.A.B & Mild Orange
2. Servant Jazz Quarters :: Arjuna Oakes
3. Oslo :: NO CIGAR
4. Islington Assembly Hall :: Avantdale Bowling Club
5. Upcoming Highlights

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O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN :: L.A.B & MILD ORANGE :: 12/10/23

Following on from tours of Australia and the United States, L.A.B will make their first trip to Europe this October, headlining the O2 Forum Kentish Town on the 12th, their only UK show this year.

Off the back of their latest single “Take It Away” 2023 has already seen L.A.B perform a sold-out run of shows at home in New Zealand, followed by a return visit to Australia. May saw the band perform its first US tour, including a marquee slot at the iconic California Roots Festival, a string of shows with Maoli, and their own headline show in Honolulu.

They will be joined by fellow Kiwis Mild Orange, whose dreamy sound has sold-out shows across the globe.

General Admission tickets are £30 + b/f and £1.95 restoration levy from Ticketmaster.co.uk

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, NW5 1JY
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/727020961995858/

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SERVANT JAZZ QUARTERS :: ARJUNA OAKES :: 02/11/23

We’re thrilled to present the debut London performance by accomplished singer/songwriter, pianist, composer and producer Arjuna Oakes this November.

Following the release of his debut EP in 2019, Arjuna has released another five projects all to widespread acclaim. The First Nights and Final Days EPs were a collaboration with longtime friend and co-producer Serebii, released by LA-based record label Innovative Leisure (BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah-Las). First Nights debuted at #5 on KCRW’s top 30 Albums chart and has had extensive play on BBC6 and BBC1xtra.

Arjuna’s latest EP Future Lullaby was created with mentor and renowned Greek/Kiwi composer John Psathas. The pair are set to perform pieces from the EP with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in June this year.

Aside from releasing recorded projects, Arjuna has also scored a theatre show, composed for a string quintet and performed extensively around the New Zealand touring and festival circuit. Arjuna has opened for some incredible artists including Jordan Rakei, Moonchild and Allen Stone.

TIckets are £10 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 10A Bradbury Street, N16 8JN
Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction
Venue website: servantjazzquarters.com
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/771814180882160/

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OSLO :: NO CIGAR :: 11/11/23

This show has sold out.

From: 6pm
At: 1a Amhurst Road, London E8 1LL
Nearest Tube: Hackney Central
Venue website: oslohackney.com

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ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 17/11/23

On the back of the two sold out shows at Ninety One Living Room, Tom Scott brings his Avantdale Bowling Club project back for one final 2023 show in London.

Written from a working class perspective at the bottom of the globe, Avantdale Bowling Club’s songs explore the day to day realities of life lived on the margins of society. Over the course of two albums, Tom has worked with some of the best musicians and producers in New Zealand to craft a vivid intermingling of jazz, soul, hip-hop and electronica.

Sad and celebratory in equal measure, Scott’s work has been celebrated by NPR, Refuge Worldwide and Radio New Zealand. “Avantdale Bowling Club’ 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 folllow-up “Trees’ debuted at number 1 in the New Zealand album charts.

Support comes from Peckham’s finest, Monzanto Sound.

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/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/624367615993321

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

06/09 10:32 // Amazing Grace, SE1 9RY // 6-11 // FREE
22/09 Tiny Ruins // EartH, N16 8BH // 6-11 // £17
27+28/09 Ny Oh // The Shacklewell Arms, E8 2EB // 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 #162: Contents

1. O2 Forum Kentish Town :: L.A.B & Mild Orange
2. Servant Jazz Quarters :: Arjuna Oakes
3. Oslo :: NO CIGAR
4. Islington Assembly Hall :: Avantdale Bowling Club
5. Upcoming Highlights

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O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN :: L.A.B & MILD ORANGE :: 12/10/23

Following on from tours of Australia & the United States, New Zealand’s L.A.B will embark on their first show in the UK this October, headlining their own show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on October 12.

Off the back of their latest single ‘Take It Away’, 2023 has already seen L.A.B perform a sold-out run of shows at home in New Zealand, followed by a return visit to Australia. May saw the band perform its first US tour, including a marquee slot at the iconic California Roots Festival, a string of shows with Maoli, and their own headline show in Honolulu.

They will be joined by fellow Kiwis Mild Orange, whose dreamy sound has sold-out shows across the globe.

General Admission tickets are £30 + b/f and £1.95 restoration levy from Ticketmaster.co.uk

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, NW5 1JY
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/727020961995858/

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SERVANT JAZZ QUARTERS :: ARJUNA OAKES :: 02/11/23

We’re thrilled to present the debut London performance by accomplished singer/songwriter, pianist, composer and producer Arjuna Oakes this November.

Following the release of his debut EP in 2019, Arjuna has released another five projects all to widespread acclaim. The First Nights and Final Days EPs were a collaboration with longtime friend and co-producer Serebii, released by LA-based record label Innovative Leisure (BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah-Las). First Nights debuted at #5 on KCRW’s top 30 Albums chart and has had extensive play on BBC6 and BBC1xtra.

Arjuna’s latest EP Future Lullaby was created with mentor and renowned Greek/Kiwi composer John Psathas. The pair are set to perform pieces from the EP with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in June this year.

Aside from releasing recorded projects, Arjuna has also scored a theatre show, composed for a string quintet and performed extensively around the New Zealand touring and festival circuit. Arjuna has opened for some incredible artists including Jordan Rakei, Moonchild and Allen Stone.

TIckets are £10 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 10A Bradbury Street, N16 8JN
Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction
Venue website: servantjazzquarters.com
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/771814180882160/

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OSLO :: NO CIGAR :: 11/11/23

NO CIGAR is set to step foot for the very first time onto the shores of the UK this winter – their first show, on November 11th, sold out in a quick minute, so we’re hoping to confirm a second show very soon. Keep an eye on their socials or our Facebook page.

From:6pm
At: 1a Amhurst Road, London E8 1LL
Nearest Tube: Hackney Central
Venue website: oslohackney.com

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ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 17/11/23

On the back of the two sold out shows at Ninety One Living Room, Tom Scott brings his Avantdale Bowling Club project back for one final 2023 show in London.

Written from a working class perspective at the bottom of the globe, Avantdale Bowling Club’s songs explore the day to day realities of life lived on the margins of society. Over the course of two albums, Tom has worked with some of the best musicians and producers in New Zealand to craft a vivid intermingling of jazz, soul, hip-hop and electronica.

Sad and celebratory in equal measure, Scott’s work has been celebrated by NPR, Refuge Worldwide and Radio New Zealand. ‘Avantdale Bowling Club’ 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 folllow-up ‘Trees’ debuted at number 1 in the New Zealand album charts.

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/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/624367615993321

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

25/08 Myele Manzanza // Fox & Firkin, SE13 6JZ // 10-3 // £5-15
01/09 Coterie // o2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5 1JY // 7-11 // £25
01/09 Lee Mvtthews // KOKO, NW1 7JE // 6-10 // £25-27
02/09 Chaos in the CBD // The Cause, E16 1AH // 2-10 // £15-25

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.

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SPACIFIC NEWS #161: Contents

1. Colours :: Pitch Black
2. O2 Forum Kentish Town :: L.A.B & Mild Orange
3. Servant Jazz Quarters :: Arjuna Oakes
4. Islington Assembly Hall :: Avantdale Bowling Club
5. Upcoming Highlights

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COLOURS :: PITCH BLACK :: 13/07/23

Pitch Black make a very welcome return to London in two weeks time to play at Colours in Hoxton.

Instrumental in the development of Aotearoa’s dub scene (as a duo and for their individual work with other acts like Salmonella Dub), Pitch Black have spent the years since their inaugural performance at The Gathering festival in 1996 rousing dance floor punters, generating rave reviews and gaining thousands of fans across the world for their dub drenched electronica.

Hard to box into a single audio ‘genre’, Pitch Black is a combination of musical journeys. Their sound is distinctive; ranging from organic ambient beginnings and layered soundscapes to skanking keyboards, cutting acid riffs and thumping rhythmic grooves, with dub being the glue that holds their sound together. One critic has described them as like “Orbital meets King Tubby, or Rhythm and Sound in Technicolor”.

It is their live show that really makes Pitch Black stand out from the rest of the crowd, both sonically and visually. Their tracks take on an added dynamism and their performances reveal the dialectic behind the band – Paddy wants to do it for the crowd, Michael wants to do it to the crowd. Visually they are in another dimension thanks to Michael’s cutting edge images.

Support on the night will be from London trio Polyop and Stella Z

Early bird tickets have all sold out.

General Admission tickets are £15 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7.30pm
At: 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Venue website: colourshoxton.com/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/576732777667350/

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O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN :: L.A.B & MILD ORANGE :: 12/10/23

Following on from tours of Australia & the United States, New Zealand”s L.A.B will embark on their first show in the UK this October, headlining their own show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on October 12.

Off the back of their latest single “Take It Away”, 2023 has already seen L.A.B perform a sold-out run of shows at home in New Zealand, followed by a return visit to Australia. May saw the band perform its first US tour, including a marquee slot at the iconic California Roots Festival, a string of shows with Maoli, and their own headline show in Honolulu.

They will be joined by fellow Kiwis Mild Orange, dreamy sound has sold-out shows across the globe.

General Admission tickets are £30 + b/f and £1.95 restoration levy from Ticketmaster.co.uk

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, NW5 1JY
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/727020961995858/

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SERVANT JAZZ QUARTERS :: ARJUNA OAKES :: 02/11/23

We’re thrilled to present the debut London performance by accomplished singer/songwriter, pianist, composer and producer Arjuna Oakes this November.

Following the release of his debut EP in 2019, Arjuna has released another five projects all to widespread acclaim. The First Nights and Final Days EPs were a collaboration with longtime friend and co-producer Serebii, released by LA-based record label Innovative Leisure (BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah-Las). First Nights debuted at #5 on KCRW’s top 30 Albums chart and has had extensive play on BBC6 and BBC1xtra.

Arjuna’s latest EP Future Lullaby was created with mentor and renowned Greek/Kiwi composer John Psathas. The pair are set to perform pieces from the EP with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in June this year.

Aside from releasing recorded projects, Arjuna has also scored a theatre show, composed for a string quintet and performed extensively around the New Zealand touring and festival circuit. Arjuna has opened for some incredible artists including Jordan Rakei, Moonchild and Allen Stone.

TIckets are £10 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 10A Bradbury Street, N16 8JN
Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction
Venue website: servantjazzquarters.com
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/771814180882160/

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ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 17/11/23

On the back of the two sold out shows at Ninety One Living Room, Tom Scott brings his Avantdale Bowling Club project back for one final 2023 show in London.

Written from a working class perspective at the bottom of the globe, Avantdale Bowling Club”s songs explore the day to day realities of life lived on the margins of society. Over the course of two albums, Tom has worked with some of the best musicians and producers in New Zealand to craft a vivid intermingling of jazz, soul, hip-hop and electronica.

Sad and celebratory in equal measure, Scott”s work has been celebrated by NPR, Refuge Worldwide and Radio New Zealand. “Avantdale Bowling Club” 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 folllow-up “Trees” debuted at number 1 in the New Zealand album charts.

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/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/624367615993321

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

06/07 Fat Freddy’s Drop // Apollo, W6 9QH // 7-11 // £32.50
11/07 Blair Jollands // The Cockpit, NW8 8EH // 8-11 // £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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If you are getting this email for the first time, it is because you have bought tickets to a concert that we have promoted. We send out a maximum of one email a month with details of up and coming concerts by New Zealand musicians in London. To be removed from this mailing list, please click on the link below.

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Spacific :: PO Box 14988, London SW6 2WL, UK :: kiaora@spacific.net

SPACIFIC NEWS #160: Contents

1. Colours :: Pitch Black
2. O2 Forum Kentish Town :: L.A.B
3. Servant Jazz Quarters :: Arjuna Oakes
4. Islington Assembly Hall :: Avantdale Bowling Club
5. Upcoming Highlights

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COLOURS :: PITCH BLACK :: 13/07/23

Pitch Black make a very welcome return to London this July to play at Colours in Hoxton.

Pioneers in Aotearoa’s dub scene, they’ve spent the years since their inaugural performance at The Gathering festival in 1996 rousing dance floor punters, generating rave reviews, winning awards and gaining thousands of fans across the world for their dub drenched electronica.

Hard to box into a single audio ‘genre’, Pitch Black is a combination of musical journeys. Their sound is distinctive; ranging from organic ambient beginnings and layered soundscapes to skanking keyboards, cutting acid riffs and thumping rhythmic grooves, with dub being the glue that holds their sound together. One critic has described them as like “Orbital meets King Tubby, or Rhythm and Sound in Technicolor”.

It is their live show that really makes Pitch Black stand out from the rest of the crowd, both sonically and visually. Their tracks take on an added dynamism and their performances reveal the dialectic behind the band – Paddy wants to do it for the crowd, Michael wants to do it to the crowd. Visually they are in another dimension thanks to Michael’s cutting edge images.

Support on the night will be from London trio Polyop and Stella Z

General Admission tickets are £15 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Venue website: colourshoxton.com/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/576732777667350/

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O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN :: L.A.B :: 12/10/23

In celebration of their upcoming sixth album, October 2023 will see L.A.B embark on their first show in the UK, headlining the O2 Forum Kentish Town.

After winning Best Group, Best Song & Best Album two years in a row at the New Zealand Music Awards, taking out Best Record at the 2022 Rolling Stone Awards and being voted New Zealand’s Best Live Act by Radio New Zealand, L.A.B are on fire!

L.A.B”s groove blends an eclectic mix of reggae, blues, funk, rock and electronic – all combining to create a sound entirely their own. Formed by Brad Kora, L.A.B comprises his brother Stu Kora, Ara Adams-Tamatea, Miharo Gregory & frontman Joel Shadbolt. Featuring former members of two of New Zealand”s premier acts Kora & Katchafire, L.A.B have staked their claim as the best live act on the stages of New Zealand & Australia.

After releasing five albums in five years, the band have cemented themselves on the NZ charts, with “In The Air” and “Why Oh Why” both reaching Number One.

General Admission tickets are £31.95 + b/f from Ticketmaster.co.uk

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, NW5 1JY
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/727020961995858/

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SERVANT JAZZ QUARTERS :: ARJUNA OAKES :: 02/11/23

We’re thrilled to present the debut London performance by accomplished singer/songwriter, pianist, composer and producer Arjuna Oakes this November.

Following the release of his debut EP in 2019, Arjuna has released another five projects all to widespread acclaim. The First Nights and Final Days EPs were a collaboration with longtime friend and co-producer Serebii, released by LA-based record label Innovative Leisure (BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah-Las). First Nights debuted at #5 on KCRW’s top 30 Albums chart and has had extensive play on BBC6 and BBC1xtra.

Arjuna’s latest EP Future Lullaby was created with mentor and renowned Greek/Kiwi composer John Psathas. The pair are set to perform pieces from the EP with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in June this year.

Aside from releasing recorded projects, Arjuna has also scored a theatre show, composed for a string quintet and performed extensively around the New Zealand touring and festival circuit. Arjuna has opened for some incredible artists including Jordan Rakei, Moonchild and Allen Stone.

TIckets are £10 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 10A Bradbury Street, N16 8JN
Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction
Venue website: servantjazzquarters.com
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/771814180882160/

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ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 17/11/23

On the back of the two sold out shows at Ninety One Living Room, Tom Scott brings his Avantdale Bowling Club project back for one final 2023 show in London.

Written from a working class perspective at the bottom of the globe, Avantdale Bowling Club”s songs explore the day to day realities of life lived on the margins of society. Over the course of two albums, Tom has worked with some of the best musicians and producers in New Zealand to craft a vivid intermingling of jazz, soul, hip-hop and electronica.

Sad and celebratory in equal measure, Scott”s work has been celebrated by NPR, Refuge Worldwide and Radio New Zealand. “Avantdale Bowling Club” 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 folllow-up “Trees” debuted at number 1 in the New Zealand album charts.

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/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/624367615993321

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

26/05 Jordan Rakei // Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA // 2-11 // £50
01/06 Unknown Mortal Orchestra // Troxy, E1 0HX // 7-11 // £28.50
07/06 Blair Jollands // Social Club, E11 3DB // 7-11 // £8
09/06 The Veils // Lafayette, N1C 4PW // 7-11 // £17.50
16/06 The Chills // Earth, N16 8BH // 6-11 // £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.

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If you are getting this email for the first time, it is because you have bought tickets to a concert that we have promoted. We send out a maximum of one email a month with details of up and coming concerts by New Zealand musicians in London. To be removed from this mailing list, please click on the link below.

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SPACIFIC NEWS #159: Contents

1. The Lexington :: Reb Fountain + Proteins of Magic
2. Ninety One Living Room :: Avantdale Bowling Club
3. Colours :: Pitch Black
4. O2 Forum Kentish Town :: L.A.B
5. Servant Jazz Quarters :: Arjuna Oakes
6. Upcoming Highlights

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THE LEXINGTON :: REB FOUNTAIN + PROTEINS OF MAGIC :: 14/05/23

We’re delighted to welcome back “New Zealand’s next alt-folk sensation” (according to MOJO), reb fountain, for a headline show at The Lexington on Sunday May 14th. Anybody who has seen her band in full flight knows the power of Reb Fountain live – the last London show was a tour-de-force that perfectly showcased the noir folk-punk sound featured on her critically acclaimed Flying Nun releases Reb Fountain and IRIS.

Reb has just released a brand new single, her first new music since 2021 – check the video for Faithless Lover at youtube.com/watch?v=HOCNsj8jlkk

We’re equally delighted that she will be supported on the night by the amazing Proteins Of Magic, who blur the boundaries between innovative alt-pop and contemporary art music, bringing into existence a world that is uniquely their own.

Tickets are £15.50 + b/f from See or Music Glue

From: 7pm
At: 96-98 Pentonville Road, N1 9JB
Nearest Tube: Angel or Kings Cross
Venue website: thelexington.co.uk/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/932484307999200

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NINETY ONE LIVING ROOM :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 16 + 17/05/23

We’re sorry and happy to report that both of Avantdale Bowling Club’s London shows have sold out already – sorry because we never even got the chance to inform you, and happy for Tom and the crew that there is so much love for them in the UK. We’re working hard to secure other shows for him in the future, and hope to be able to tell you before they sell out!

From: 7pm
At: 91 Brick Ln, E1 6QL
Nearest Tube: Shoreditch High Street
Venue website: 91livingroom.com

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COLOURS :: PITCH BLACK :: 13/07/23

Dub-drenched duo Pitch Black are returning this July to rattle your ribcages and entertain both your eyes and your ears with their cutting edge audio-visual show. Since they were last in the UK, they’ve released their first three albums on vinyl for the first time and unleashed their version of the Bob Marley classic Exodus.

Support on the night will be London trio Polyop.

General Admission tickets are £15 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Venue website: colourshoxton.com/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/576732777667350/

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O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN :: L.A.B :: 12/10/23

In celebration of their upcoming sixth album, October 2023 will see L.A.B embark on their first show in the UK, headlining the O2 Forum Kentish Town.

After winning Best Group, Best Song & Best Album two years in a row at the New Zealand Music Awards, taking out Best Record at the 2022 Rolling Stone Awards and being voted New Zealand’s Best Live Act by Radio New Zealand, L.A.B are on fire!

L.A.B’s groove blends an eclectic mix of reggae, blues, funk, rock and electronic – all combining to create a sound entirely their own. Formed by Brad Kora, L.A.B comprises his brother Stu Kora, Ara Adams-Tamatea, Miharo Gregory & frontman Joel Shadbolt. Featuring former members of two of New Zealand’s premier acts Kora & Katchafire, L.A.B have staked their claim as the best live act on the stages of New Zealand & Australia.

After releasing five albums in five years, the band have cemented themselves on the NZ charts, with “In The Air‘ and “Why Oh Why‘ both reaching Number One.

General Admission tickets are £31.95 + b/f from Ticketmaster.co.uk

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, NW5 1JY
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/727020961995858/

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SERVANT JAZZ QUARTERS :: ARJUNA OAKES :: 02/11/23

We’re thrilled to present the debut London performance by accomplished singer/songwriter, pianist, composer and producer Arjuna Oakes this November.

Following the release of his debut EP in 2019, Arjuna has released another five projects all to widespread acclaim. The First Nights and Final Days EPs were a collaboration with longtime friend and co-producer Serebii, released by LA-based record label Innovative Leisure (BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah-Las). First Nights debuted at #5 on KCRW’s top 30 Albums chart and has had extensive play on BBC6 and BBC1xtra.

Arjuna’s latest EP Future Lullaby was created with mentor and renowned Greek/Kiwi composer John Psathas. The pair are set to perform pieces from the EP with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in June this year.

Aside from releasing recorded projects, Arjuna has also scored a theatre show, composed for a string quintet and performed extensively around the New Zealand touring and festival circuit. Arjuna has opened for some incredible artists including Jordan Rakei, Moonchild and Allen Stone.

TIckets are £10 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 10A Bradbury Street, N16 8JN
Nearest Tube: Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction
Venue website: servantjazzquarters.com
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/771814180882160/

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

04/05 Blair Jollands // Hope & Anchor, N1 1RL // 7.30-11 // £8
10/05 October and the Eyes // The Lower Third, WC2H 8NJ // 7-11 // FREE
25/05 The Beths // Electric Brixton,SW2 1RJ // 7-11 // £17
26/05 Jordan Rakei // Peckham Rye Park, SE15 3UA // 2-11 // £50
01/06 Unknown Mortal Orchestra // Troxy, E1 0HX // 7-11 // £28.50
09/06 The Veils // Lafayette, N1C 4PW // 7-11 // £17.50
16/06 The Chills // Earth, N16 8BH // 6-11 // £25

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SPACIFIC NEWS #158: Contents

1. The Lexington :: Reb Fountain
2. Ninety One Living Room :: Avantdale Bowling Club
3. Colours :: Pitch Black
4. O2 Forum Kentish Town :: L.A.B
5. Upcoming Highlights

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THE LEXINGTON :: REB FOUNTAIN :: 14/05/23

Just confirmed – multi-award winning Flying Nun artist Reb Fountain will be making a welcome return this May.

Her last London show was a tour-de-force that perfectly showcased the noir folk-punk sound featured on her critically acclaimed releases Reb Fountain and IRIS.

If you’re not aware of her already, check out the videos to ‘Don”t You Know Who I Am‘, “Lacuna” and “Psyche” on her YouTube channel.

Tickets are £15.50 + b/f from See or Music Glue

From: 7pm
At: 96-98 Pentonville Road, N1 9JB
Nearest Tube: Angel or Kings Cross
Venue website: thelexington.co.uk/

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NINETY ONE LIVING ROOM :: AVANTDALE BOWLING CLUB :: 16 + 17/05/23

We’re sorry and happy to report that both of Avantdale Bowling Club’s London shows have sold out already – sorry because we never even got the chance to inform you, and happy for Tom and the crew that there is so much love for them in the UK. We’re working hard to secure other shows for him in the future, and hope to be able to tell you before they sell out!

From: 7pm
At: 91 Brick Ln, E1 6QL
Nearest Tube: Shoreditch High Street
Venue website: 91livingroom.com

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COLOURS :: PITCH BLACK :: 13/07/23

Dub-drenched duo Pitch Black are returning this July to rattle your ribcages and entertain both your eyes and your ears with their cutting edge audio-visual show. Since they were last in the UK, they’ve released their first two albums, Futureproof and Electronomicon, on vinyl for the first time and unleashed their version of the Bob Marley classic Exodus.

Support on the night will be London trio Polyop.

General Admission tickets are £15 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Venue website: colourshoxton.com/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/576732777667350/

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O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN :: L.A.B :: 12/10/23

In celebration of their upcoming sixth album, October 2023 will see L.A.B embark on their first show in the UK, headlining the O2 Forum Kentish Town.

After winning Best Group, Best Song & Best Album two years in a row at the New Zealand Music Awards, taking out Best Record at the 2022 Rolling Stone Awards and being voted New Zealand’s Best Live Act by Radio New Zealand, L.A.B are on fire!

L.A.B”s groove blends an eclectic mix of reggae, blues, funk, rock and electronic – all combining to create a sound entirely their own. Formed by Brad Kora, L.A.B comprises his brother Stu Kora, Ara Adams-Tamatea, Miharo Gregory & frontman Joel Shadbolt. Featuring former members of two of New Zealand”s premier acts Kora & Katchafire, L.A.B have staked their claim as the best live act on the stages of New Zealand & Australia.

After releasing five albums in five years, the band have cemented themselves on the NZ charts, with “In The Air” and “Why Oh Why” both reaching Number One.

General Admission tickets are £31.95 + b/f from Ticketmaster.co.uk

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, NW5 1JY
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/727020961995858/

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

01/04 Chaos in the CBD // fabric, EC1M 3HN // 10-7 // £25
20/04 Jonathan Bree // Oslo, E8 1LL // 7.30-11 // £14.50
28/04 Aldous Harding // Barbican, EC2Y 8DS // 7.30-11 // £28.50
04/05 Blair Jollands // Hope & Anchor, N1 1RL // 7.30-11 / £8

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SPACIFIC NEWS #157: Contents

1. Colours :: Pitch Black
2. O2 Forum Kentish Town :: L.A.B
3. Upcoming Highlights

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COLOURS :: PITCH BLACK :: 13/07/23

Just confirmed – dub-drenched duo Pitch Black are returning after a 4 year gap to rattle your ribcages and entertain your eyes and your ears with their cutting edge audio-visual show.

Since they were last in the UK, they’ve released their first two albums, Futureproof and Electronomicon, on vinyl for the first time and unleashed their version of the Bob Marley classic Exodus.

Their last London show sold out, so don’t delay ……

General Admission tickets are £15 + b/f from Music Glue or SEE Tickets

From: 7pm
At: 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Venue website: colourshoxton.com/

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O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN :: L.A.B :: 12/10/23

In celebration of their upcoming sixth album, October 2023 will see L.A.B embark on their first show in the UK, headlining the O2 Forum Kentish Town.

After winning Best Group, Best Song & Best Album two years in a row at the New Zealand Music Awards, taking out Best Record at the 2022 Rolling Stone Awards and being voted New Zealand’s Best Live Act by Radio New Zealand, L.A.B are on fire!

L.A.B’s groove blends an eclectic mix of reggae, blues, funk, rock and electronic – all combining to create a sound entirely their own. Formed by Brad Kora, L.A.B comprises his brother Stu Kora, Ara Adams-Tamatea, Miharo Gregory & frontman Joel Shadbolt. Featuring former members of two of New Zealand’s premier acts Kora & Katchafire, L.A.B have staked their claim as the best live act on the stages of New Zealand & Australia.

After releasing five albums in five years, the band have cemented themselves on the NZ charts, with “In The Air‘ and “Why Oh Why‘ both reaching Number One. Their latest single “Take It Away’ drops today: lab.ffm.to/TakeItAway

General Admission tickets are £31.95 + b/f from Ticketmaster.co.uk

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, NW5 1JY
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/727020961995858/

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

27/01 Kimbra // Lafayette, N1C 4PW // 7-11 // £20
09/02 Myele Manzanza // Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP // 9-? // £19.25
22/02 Alien Weaponry // Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY // 7-11 // £35
09/03 Nadia Reid // St Pancras Old Church, NW1 1UL // 7-11 // £14

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SPACIFIC NEWS #156: Contents

1. O2 Forum Kentish Town :: L.A.B
2. Upcoming Highlights

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O2 FORUM KENTISH TOWN :: L.A.B :: 12/10/23

In celebration of their upcoming sixth album, October 2023 will see L.A.B embark on their first show in the UK, headlining the O2 Forum Kentish Town.

After winning Best Group, Best Song & Best Album two years in a row at the New Zealand Music Awards, taking out Best Record at the 2022 Rolling Stone Awards and being voted New Zealand’s Best Live Act by Radio New Zealand, L.A.B are on fire!

L.A.B’s groove blends an eclectic mix of reggae, blues, funk, rock and electronic – all combining to create a sound entirely their own. Formed by Brad Kora, L.A.B comprises his brother Stu Kora, Ara Adams-Tamatea, Miharo Gregory & frontman Joel Shadbolt. Featuring former members of two of New Zealand’s premier acts Kora & Katchafire, L.A.B have staked their claim as the best live act on the stages of New Zealand & Australia.

After releasing five albums in five years, the band have cemented themselves on the NZ charts, with ‘In The Air‘ and ‘Why Oh Why‘ both reaching Number One. Their latest single ‘Take It Away’ drops today: lab.ffm.to/TakeItAway

General Admission tickets are £31.95 + b/f from Ticketmaster.co.uk

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, NW5 1JY
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: academymusicgroup.com/o2forumkentishtown/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/727020961995858/

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

22/12 Myele Manzanza //Ronnie Scott’s, W1D 4HT // 11.15-2 // £12
31/12 Chaos in the CBD // Phonox, SW9 7AY // 9-6 // £35
27/01 Kimbra // Lafayette, N1C 4PW // 7-11 // £20

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SPACIFIC NEWS #155: Contents

1. The Water Rats :: Reb Fountain + Blair Jollands :: 15/11/22
2. Upcoming Highlights

THE WATER RATS :: REB FOUNTAIN + BLAIR JOLLANDS :: 15/11/22

We’re delighted to announce that Blair Jollands will be joining Flying Nun artist Reb Fountain when she performs with her all-star band at The Water Rats later this month.

Having won the admiration of both David Bowie & Boy George (who released Blair’s band El Hula on his More Protein label), Blair Jollands’s music communicates a paradoxical mix of melancholia and optimism that draws the listener in. Often compared vocally to Nick Cave or Rufus Wainwright, Blair has received praise from the likes of NME, Guardian, Uncut, ArtRocker and many more. Check out his latest video for “Deep Water”

If you’e not aware of her, Reb Fountain effortlessly combines pop elements with the trademark noir folk-punk sound featured on her critically acclaimed Flying Nun releases Reb Fountain and IRIS. Check out the videos to ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am‘, ‘Lacuna’ and ‘Psyche’ on her YouTube channel.

Renowned for her spell-binding performances, ‘Reb moves across the stage and through the various stages of herself to deliver her songs, devotionals. Prowling like Patti Smith and Cat Power one- minute, Nick Cave living his best life the next with soaring vocals invoking Mazzy Starr, Tori Amos and Kate Bush, but all with a stunning originality,’ making her live show something not to be missed.

Tickets are £15 + b/f from Music Glue, See Tickets or Ticketweb.

From: 7.00pm
At: 328 Gray’s Inn Road, WC1X 8BZ
Nearest Station: Kings Cross
Venue website: thewaterratsvenue.london/

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

19/11 Chaos in the CBD // Electric Brixton, SW2 1RJ // 11-5 // £10-25
20/11 Bret McKenzie // O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, W12 8TT // 7-11 // £25-45
07/12 Myele Manzanza // Woolwich Works, SE18 6HD // 5.30-11 // £10.50

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SPACIFIC NEWS #154: Contents

1. Electric Brixton:: SIX60 :: 21/10/22
2. The Water Rats :: Reb Fountain :: 15/11/22
3. Upcoming Highlights

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ELECTRIC BRIXTON :: SIX60 :: 21/10/22

Unsurprisingly, this show has now SOLD OUT.

From: 6.00pm
At: Town Hall Parade, SW2 1RJ
Nearest Station: Brixton Tube or Rail
Venue website: electricbrixton.uk.com/
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1501385520283074

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THE WATER RATS :: REB FOUNTAIN :: 15/11/22

We’re thrilled to announce that multi-award winning Flying Nun artist Reb Fountain will performs with her all-star band for us at The Water Rats this November.

If you’e not aware of her, Reb effortlessly combines pop elements with the trademark noir folk-punk sound featured on her critically acclaimed Flying Nun releases Reb Fountain and IRIS. Check out the videos to ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am‘, ‘Lacuna’ and ‘Psyche’ on her YouTube channel.

Renowned for her spell-binding performances, ‘Reb moves across the stage and through the various stages of herself to deliver her songs, devotionals. Prowling like Patti Smith and Cat Power one- minute, Nick Cave living his best life the next with soaring vocals invoking Mazzy Starr, Tori Amos and Kate Bush, but all with a stunning originality,’ making her live show something not to be missed.

Tickets are £15 + b/f from Music Glue, See Tickets or Ticketweb.

From: 7.00pm
At: 328 Gray’s Inn Road, WC1X 8BZ
Nearest Station: Kings Cross
Venue website: thewaterratsvenue.london/

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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS (details correct at time of sending)

10/10 Princess Chelsea // Moth Club, E8 1EL // 7.30-11 // £15
26/10 Marlon Williams // KOKO, NW1 7JE // 7-11 // £17.00
19/11 Chaos in the CBD // Electric Brixton, SW2 1RJ // 11-5 // £10-25

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