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
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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