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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