SPACIFIC NEWS #97: Contents

1. The Garage :: Sleeping Dogs + Supermodel
2. o2 Empire :: The Mutton Birds
3. Dingwalls :: The Feelers
4. Selected Highlights this Month

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THE GARAGE :: SLEEPING DOGS + SUPERMODEL :: 18/10/12

Two up and coming bands are making the trip over this month to showcase their music to the UK and beyond.

Sleeping Dogs is the creation of Thomas Reid; an eccentric, classically trained pianist and self-confessed Bowie addict. Passionate music fans, their songs have been described as “extravagant, epic and over-the-top”. Last year, they embarked on a 40 date national tour following the release of their debut album “Myth Reducer” and have just finished a new album “Death of a Muse” with the help of respected UK producer Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers) and engineer Clint Murphy (Opshop). You can check them out at www.sleepingdogs.com/

Touring with them are pop-rock quartet Supermodel, whose debut album “To the Mountains” came out last year, going straight to #1 in the iTunes charts (rock category) with the NZ Herald calling it a “mover and shaker of a release”. The band add colourful vocal harmonies that meld effectively with their intelligent arrangements and catchy choruses influenced by the likes of The Beatles, Queen, and The Strokes. More on them at www.thesupermodelband.co.nz/

Tickets are £5 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (direct link is http://tinyurl.com/9d5wbfg)

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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THE MUTTON BIRDS :: O2 EMPIRE :: 27/10/12

The (possibly) final Mutton Birds concert draws very near, bringing to a (possible) end to a 21 year old story peppered with hit songs such as “Nature”, “Pulled Along By Love”, “Dominion Road” and “Anchor Me”.

They were formed in Auckland in 1991by singer and songwriter Don McGlashan, who had earlier fronted Kiwi favourites, Blam Blam Blam and The Front Lawn. Three years later The Birds were about as big as it is possible to be in New Zealand: two platinum selling albums (a self-titled debut and another collection called “Salty”); countless music awards, APRA Silver Scrolls, and sold out shows.

Understandably In 1995, the band began to get restless and moved to London. A year later a compilation of the first two albums, “Nature”, was released to critical acclaim and was swiftly followed by “Envy Of Angels” in 1996
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Despite being written and recorded in the UK, “Envy Of Angels” was infused with images of New Zealand: “Music should taste of somewhere, I think.” McGlashan says. The critics raved about it, with Time Out saying “like The Chills, The Triffids, or the Go-Betweens… the Mutton Birds are a glorious, timeless step back to an era when angular, melodic guitar tunes didn’t need to sound like the Beatles” and The Sunday Times haling the “the classic purity of the melodies” and it’s “eloquence, economy and wit.”

The band then toured throughout Europe and Canada for the next 3 years, eventually returning home in early 1999. The band disbanded in 2002, but were reunited earlier this year for the Classic Hits Winery tour, alongside Gin Wigmore and Avalanche City.

As part of the run up to this show, their UK fanclub has been interviewing them all individually, the results of which can be found at www.areligionofakind.co.uk/. Also up there is a link to a podcast compiled from three interviews with Don McGlashan (two from 1998, the other from 2010), which tells the story of the Mutton Birds in Don’s own words. It’s quite a listen, and is as comprehensive an overview of the Mutton Birds story as you can get. ‘The Mutton Birds: A Thing Well Made’ is available free from iTunes, and there’s also an alternative download link for the non-iTunes folks.

Tickets for this show are on sale via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/themuttonbirds.

From: 7pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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DINGWALLS :: THE FEELERS :: 22/11/12

After a two-year absence, The Feelers are bringing their guitar-fueled brand of rock to the UK this November. Now into their third decade as one of New Zealand’s hardest working bands, The Feelers kick off their overseas tour at the Hard Rock Cafe in Singapore before heading over these ways.

Fans can expect to see the best live show yet from the band, who are promising a full throttle spectacle playing all the hits, old and new, such as Pressure Man, Venus, The Fear, Didn’t Want To Fall In Love, Blue Skies, Stand Up, Larger Than Life and Supersystem, to name just a few.

With 3 Silver Scroll awards for the most performed work on radio in New Zealand, 5 #1 albums, and twenty top 40 singles, a Feelers gig is like a trip down memory lane: summers spent on Pohutkawa lined beaches, New Year’s eve camping trips and impromptu backyard BBQ’s.

Tickets are £12 +b/f from Dingwalls.com (direct link http://tinyurl.com/feelers-uk)

Doors: 7pm
At: Dingwalls, Middle Yard, Camden Lock, NW1 8AB
Nearest tubes: Camden Town or Chalk Farm
Website: http://www.dingwalls.com

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHT THIS MONTH

19 Die!Die!Die! // Bull&Gate, 389 Kentish Town Rd, NW5 2TJ // 7-11 // £5
21 Nathan Haines // Ronnie Scott’s, 47 Frith St, W1D 4HT // 7-11 // £20-30
26 I Am Giant // Elektrowerkz, 7 Torrens St, EC1V 1NQ // 10-6 // £6.66-9.99

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SPACIFIC NEWS #96: Contents

1. The Garage :: I Am Giant
2. o2 Empire :: The Mutton Birds
3. Selected Highlights this Month

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THE GARAGE :: I AM GIANT :: 13/09/12

Currently winning support for their forthcoming single ‘Purple Heart’ on Radio One as Zane Lowe’s ‘Next Hype’ and on XFM’s X-Posure show, I Am Giant have just released a cover version of Slipknot’s ‘Duality’ as a free download (from www.iamgiant.com) and announced a UK tour and album release.

Formed from the ashes of Blindspott and Tadpole, I Am Giant have amassed a huge following around the world, with four Number 1 rock singles and a Number 2 album in New Zealand, music videos featuring skate and surfing icons Tony Hawk and Kelly Slater, a UK tour with Taking Back Sunday, performances at Big Day Out in Auckland and Sydney, opening for Slash and Stone Temple Pilots in Singapore, touring throughout Asia several times, and playing the prestigious Viper Room and Mercury Lounge in the US. They have just returned from touring Australia as the opening act for Slash.

Their debut album, ‘The Horrifying Truth’ is full of pure unadulterated rock, fuelled by youthful idealism, with its heart on its sleeve and an unquenchable fire in its soul, and finally gets a UK release this October.

Support on the night comes from local bands My Preserver and Sea of Sirens.

Advance tickets are £8 +b/f via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000)

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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THE MUTTON BIRDS :: O2 EMPIRE :: 27/10/12

Another interview has been posted up at http://www.areligionofakind.co.uk/ to help promote this, possibly the last Mutton Birds concert …. ever!

Tickets are on sale via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/themuttonbirds.

From: 7pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHT THIS MONTH

13 Lawrence Arabia // Lexington, 96 Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB // 7-11 // £8.5
19 Tiny Ruins // Wilmington Arms, 69 Roseberry Ave, EC1R 4RL // 7.30-11 // £7

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SPACIFIC NEWS #95: Contents

1. Electric Brixton :: The Black Seeds
2. Electric Ballroom :: Shapeshifter
3. The Garage :: Tiki Taane
4. The Garage :: I Am Giant
5. o2 Empire :: The Mutton Birds
6. Selected Highlights this Month

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ELECTRIC BRIXTON :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 11/08/12

Having sold out April’s gig at the Electric Ballroom, the Seeds are heading to south London for round two, playing in the venue that used to be known as The Fridge.

This will be their final London show for the year, and is part of their second run through Europe to promote their brand new record “Dust and Dirt”. Self recorded and produced in their own studio, situated in a condemned building in Wellington, the album sees The Black Seeds drawing on a wider range of musical influences, from Radiohead to Alton Ellis. The first release to come out on the band’s own label Proville Records, it follows their critically acclaimed LP’s ‘Into The Dojo’ (2007) and ‘Solid Ground’ (2008), and charted at No.1 back in NZ as well as topping reggae charts on iTunes and Amazon worldwide.

Their latest video “Cracks in Our Crown” is up at http://youtu.be/z1Xf-npNlyg.

Support for the night will be local act Prince Fatty and the Horseman. More info on them at www.princefatty.com/

Advance tickets are £14 +b/f from SeeTickets.com (0871 220 0260) or via http://tinyurl.com/seedsbrixton.

From: 6.30pm
Where: Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ
Nearest tube: Brixton
Venue website: www.electricbrixton.com

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 15/08/12

Fresh from last year’s legendary festival appearances at Glastonbury and The Big Chill plus two sold out shows at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shapeshifter bring their explosive heavy soul to Camden’s Electric Ballroom.

Heralded as one of the most high-energy live acts around, Shapeshifter are renowned for their very own heavy soul: a stadium-sized sound which adds layers of drum & bass, jazz, funk, rock and electronica to solid bass culture foundations, capable of morphing from rolling drum & bass to pummelling guitar-driven jams to horizon-shifting electronic soundscapes. This genre-defying amalgamation of influences continues to draw from new source material and inspiration as Shapeshifter evolves, motivating dancefloors worldwide and delivering audiences to the bleeding edge of musical possibility.

Advance tickets are £17.50 +b/f from Ticketscript via http://tinyurl.com/nzsballroom.

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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THE GARAGE :: TIKI TAANE :: 30/08/12

**Due to XOYO closing for refurbishment, this show has moved to The Garage. All original tickets are still valid.**

Multi-platinum award winning artist and a pioneer in the New Zealand music scene with a career spanning 20 years, Tiki iose to prominence as a member of Salmonella Dub, progressing from sound engineer to fully fledged front man after penning some of the bands biggest hits including “Love Your Ways” and “For the Love of It”.

Since embarking on his solo artist career in January 2007, Tiki has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the countriy’s most popular and diverse award-winning artists renowned as much for his powerful live performances as he is for his anthems.

Doubling as an audio engineer for top drum n bass groundbreakers Shapeshifter, Tiki is also renowned as a remix producer and gifted performance MC who has a solid reputation for boosting shows, musical works and recordings worldwide.

In November 07, he released his debut LP “Past Present Future” which achieved double platinum sales and picked up a swag of awards. His beautiful acoustic love ballad “Always On My Mind” rose to No. 1 and broke two all-time NZ records – it sat in the charts for a record 54 weeks and was also the first-ever digital single to achieve triple platinum sales.

In July 09, Tiki released his remix album “FLUX” and in March 2011 Tiki pushed himself further than ever before as both a vocalist and a producer with his brand new album ‘In the World Of Light’ which rose immediately to number 1 in the charts.

Releasing all his music through his own label Dirty Dub, Tiki also works with label Stop Start in Australia for his Aussie releases and is currently working on a highly-anticipated acoustic album for release in 2012 in both countries.

Tiki will be performing an acoustic set for the first half of the show to be followed by a DJ + MC set with DJ Sambora from Shapeshifter. Support comes from Jayson Norris.

Advance tickets are £12.50 +b/f via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or via http://tinyurl.com/tikigarage

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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THE GARAGE :: I AM GIANT :: 13/09/12

Formed from the ashes of Blindspott and Tadpole, I Am Giant have spent the last few years blasting their way across Australasia. Comprised of English vocalist Ed Martin, sticks-man Shelton Woolright, bassist Paul Matthews and guitar-slinger Andrew Kerr, their debut album “The Horrifying Truth” is now certified gold in NZ, and has been climbing the charts across South East Asia. It finally gets a UK release this autumn.

Advance tickets are £8 +b/f via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000)

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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THE MUTTON BIRDS :: O2 EMPIRE :: 27/10/12

Possibly the last Mutton Birds concert …. ever!

Tickets are on sale via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/themuttonbirds.

From: 7pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHT THIS MONTH

4 Fat Freddy’s Drop // HMV Forum, 9 Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY // 7-11 // £29.5
17 Electric Wire Hustle / C.A.M.P., 70 City Rd, EC1Y 2BJ // 7-11 / £10

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SPACIFIC NEWS #94: Contents

1. The Vandella :: Hollie Smith
2. Electric Brixton :: The Black Seeds
3. Electric Ballroom :: Shapeshifter
4. XOYO :: Tiki Taane
5. The Garage :: I Am Giant
6. o2 Empire :: The Mutton Birds
7. Selected Highlights this Month

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THE VANDELLA :: HOLLIE SMITH :: 27/07/12

One of the finest singer songwriters in NZ, possessing a voice of great range and depth, Hollie Smith burst onto the NZ music scene back in 2006, courtesy of her contribution to the film No.2, “Bathe in The River’. The song topped the NZ charts and has became one of the biggest selling and most iconic singles in NZ history.

Before then she had worked with numerous bands including Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Detroit dance legend Recloose, and she showed her diversity on her debut album ‘Long Player’, which went straight to number 1 on the charts as well as winning her several NZ music awards. Her follow up album ‘Humour and the Misfortune of Others’ also hit number 1, receiving rave review, numerous award nominations and sell out tours.

Hollie has just released her third album, which shows another side to her style, being written and performed with MaraTK from Electric Wire Hustle. ‘Band Of Brothers’ is the first volume in what she hopes to be a series of collaborative projects which “experiment with sound, style & process.”

Supporting her on the night is local legend Jayson Norris.

Tickets are £7.50 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000)

From: 7pm
Where: 15-19 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 8QQ
Nearest tube: Goldhawk Road
Venue website: www.thevandella.com/

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ELECTRIC BRIXTON :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 11/08/12

Having sold out April’s gig at the Electric Ballroom, the Seeds are heading to south London for round two, playing in the venue that used to be known as The Fridge.

This will be their final London show for the year, and is part of their second run through Europe to promote their brand new record “Dust and Dirt”. Self recorded and produced in their own studio, situated in a condemned building in Wellington, the album sees The Black Seeds drawing on a wider range of musical influences, from Radiohead to Alton Ellis. The first release to come out on the band’s own label Proville Records, it follows their critically acclaimed LP’s ‘Into The Dojo’ (2007) and ‘Solid Ground’ (2008), and charted at No.1 back in NZ as well as topping reggae charts on iTunes and Amazon worldwide.

Support for the night will be local act Prince Fatty and the Horseman. More info on them at www.princefatty.com/

Advance tickets are £14 +b/f from SeeTickets.com (0871 220 0260) or via http://tinyurl.com/seedsbrixton.

From: 6.30pm
Where: Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ
Nearest tube: Brixton
Venue website: www.electricbrixton.com

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 15/08/12

Fresh from last year’s legendary festival appearances at Glastonbury and The Big Chill plus two sold out shows at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shapeshifter bring their explosive heavy soul to Camden’s Electric Ballroom.

Heralded as one of the most high-energy live acts around, Shapeshifter are renowned for their very own heavy soul: a stadium-sized sound which adds layers of drum & bass, jazz, funk, rock and electronica to solid bass culture foundations, capable of morphing from rolling drum & bass to pummelling guitar-driven jams to horizon-shifting electronic soundscapes. This genre-defying amalgamation of influences continues to draw from new source material and inspiration as Shapeshifter evolves, motivating dancefloors worldwide and delivering audiences to the bleeding edge of musical possibility.

Advance tickets are £17.50 +b/f from Ticketscript via http://tinyurl.com/nzsballroom.

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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XOYO :: TIKI TAANE :: 30/08/12

Originally known for his high-energy antics and performances as the frontman for Salmonella Dub, Tiki Taane has gone on to carve out a solid career for himself as a solo artist. His debut album “Past, Present, Future” featured the smash hit “Always on My Mind” and has now achieved double platinum sales. The follow up “In the World of Light” came out early last year, entering the charts at No.1.

Tiki will be performing his acoustic set, to be followed by a DJ + MC set with DJ Sambora from NZ Shapeshifter.

Advance tickets are £14 +b/f via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or via http://tinyurl.com/tikilondon

From: 7.30pm
Where: 32-37 Cowper Street, London, EC2A 4AP
Nearest tubes: Old Street
Venue website: www.xoyo.co.uk

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THE GARAGE :: I AM GIANT :: 13/09/12

Just confirmed, a release party for the first European single by this London-based quartet, comprised of English vocalist Ed Martin, sticks-man Shelton Woolright (formerly of multi-platinum selling band Blindspott), bassist Paul Matthews (Tadpole) and guitar-slinger Andrew Kerr.

Advance tickets are £8 +b/f via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000)

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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THE MUTTON BIRDS :: O2 EMPIRE :: 27/10/12

Possibly the last Mutton Birds concert …. ever!

Tickets are on sale via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/themuttonbirds.

From: 7pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHT THIS MONTH

16 The Veils // Old Blue Last, EC2A 3ES // 7+// £5
19 Connan Mockasin // Somerset House, WC2R 1LA // 7-11 // £25

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SPACIFIC NEWS #93: Contents

1. The Vandella :: Hollie Smith
2. Electric Brixton :: The Black Seeds
3. Electric Ballroom :: Shapeshifter
4. XOYO :: Tiki Taane
5. o2 Empire :: The Mutton Birds
6. Homelanz Ticket Competition
7. Selected Highlights this Month

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THE VANDELLA :: HOLLIE SMITH :: 27/07/12

Just confirmed this morning: a very rare acoustic outing by singer songwriter Hollie Smith at West London’s newest cabaret venue, The Vandella.

Tickets are £7.50 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000)

From: 7pm
Where: 15-19 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 8QQ
Nearest tube: Goldhawk Road
Venue website: www.thevandella.com/

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ELECTRIC BRIXTON :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 11/08/12

Having sold out April’s gig at the Electric Ballroom, the Seeds are heading to south London for round two, playing in the venue that used to be known as The Fridge.

This will be their final London show for the year, and is part of their second run through Europe to promote their brand new record “Dust and Dirt”. Self recorded and produced in their own studio, situated in a condemned building in Wellington, the album sees The Black Seeds drawing on a wider range of musical influences, from Radiohead to Alton Ellis. The first release to come out on the band’s own label Proville Records, it follows their critically acclaimed LP’s ‘Into The Dojo’ (2007) and ‘Solid Ground’ (2008), and charted at No.1 back in NZ as well as topping reggae charts on iTunes and Amazon worldwide.

Support for the night will be local act Prince Fatty and the Horseman. More info on them at www.princefatty.com/

Advance tickets are £14 +b/f from SeeTickets.com (0871 220 0260) or via http://tinyurl.com/seedsbrixton.

From: 6.30pm
Where: Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ
Nearest tube: Brixton
Venue website: www.electricbrixton.com

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 15/08/12

Fresh from last year’s legendary festival appearances at Glastonbury and The Big Chill plus two sold out shows at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shapeshifter bring their explosive heavy soul to Camden’s Electric Ballroom.

Heralded as one of the most high-energy live acts around, Shapeshifter are renowned for their very own heavy soul: a stadium-sized sound which adds layers of drum & bass, jazz, funk, rock and electronica to solid bass culture foundations, capable of morphing from rolling drum & bass to pummelling guitar-driven jams to horizon-shifting electronic soundscapes. This genre-defying amalgamation of influences continues to draw from new source material and inspiration as Shapeshifter evolves, motivating dancefloors worldwide and delivering audiences to the bleeding edge of musical possibility.

Advance tickets are £17.50 +b/f from Ticketscript via http://tinyurl.com/nzsballroom.

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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XOYO :: TIKI TAANE :: 30/08/12

We are super stoked to announce Tiki’s first solo show in the UK since 2006.

Originally known for his high-energy antics and performances as the frontman for Salmonella Dub, Tiki Taane has gone on to carve out a solid career for himself as a solo artist. His debut album “Past, Present, Future” featured the smash hit “Always on My Mind” and has now achieved double platinum sales. The follow up “In the World of Light” came out early last year, entering the charts at No.1.

Tiki will be performing his acoustic set, to be followed by a DJ + MC set with DJ Sambora from NZ Shapeshifter.

From: 7.30pm
Where: 32-37 Cowper Street, London, EC2A 4AP
Nearest tubes: Old Street
Venue website: www.xoyo.co.uk

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THE MUTTON BIRDS :: O2 EMPIRE :: 27/10/12

Possibly the last Mutton Birds concert …. ever!

Tickets are on sale via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/themuttonbirds.

From: 7pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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HOMELANZ TICKETS COMPETITION

Next weekend sees one of the biggest celebrations of Southern Hemisphere culture, entertainment, music and cuisine hit London. Held in Boston Manor Park, Homelanz features 13 bands over 2 stages, including headliners KORA from New Zealand, Prime Circle from South Africa and Alex Lloyd from Australia. Other acts include I Am Giant, Jayson Norris, Melic, Bowie Jane, Munkinpure, Dave Gander, Glenn Aitken, Anna Coddington, Rietta, J.T. Mills Xperience, plus a Silent Disco.

We have two pairs of tickets to give away to the first people to email us at kiaora@spacific.net and tell us which Kiwi act headlined Homelanz last year.

If you don’t win, we have negotiated a discount ticket price for you: go to www.homelanz.co.uk/buy.aspx, fill in the form and enter HL1 as the promo code to get a £25 ticket (instead of £35)

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHT THIS MONTH

16 Kora // Boston Manor Park, TW8 9JX // 11-9.30 // £25/35
28 The Datsuns // Power’s Bar, Kilburn High Rd, NW6 2QN // 7-11 // £8

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SPACIFIC NEWS #92: Contents

1. The HMV Forum :: Six60
2. The Garage :: Six60
3. The Garage :: Six60
4. Electric Brixton :: The Black Seeds
5. Electric Ballroom :: Shapeshifter
6. O2 Empire :: The Mutton Birds
7. Selected Highlight this Month

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THE HMV FORUM :: SIX60 :: 10/05/12

Over the last few years, the Six60 boys have grown from a cult Dunedin act to one of the biggest selling acts in New Zealand, both in terms of album sales and live shows. They are now starting the 2nd leg of their first world tour, with shows in Europe and America following this run of London dates. To find out more about them, the best place to start would be http://www.facebook.com/Six60 or just come on down tomorrow night and see them live in action! The should be onstage around 9pm.

Advance tickets for the show are £12 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/six60forum. Otherwise it will be £15 on the door.

From 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1JY
Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: www.kentishtownforum.com/

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THE GARAGE :: SIX60 :: 11/05/12

If you have bought tickets to this show, please note that we now have a late license, and will be running til the early hours! This means the band will be going on around 10pm and then Nic Lloyd will be playing drum and bass, dub, reggae, hip hop and party tunes afterwards.

Please note there will be no door sales for the gig, but you can pay £5 to come in after 11.30.

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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THE GARAGE :: SIX60 :: 12/05/12

Please note this is an early show, as there is an established club night on afterwards. This means the band will go onstage around 8pm, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Please also note there will be no door sales for the gig: if you want to see them play you will need to buy tickets for Thursday’s show at The Forum.

From: 6pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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ELECTRIC BRIXTON :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 11/08/12

Having sold out last month’s gig at the Ballroom, the Seeds are heading south for round two, but keeping it Electric in name. The new venue used to be known as The Fridge, but has been spruced up and now boasts a mighty sound system and a great dancefloor.

Supporting the Seeds on this, their final London show for the year, will be local act Prince Fatty and the Horseman. More info on them at www.princefatty.com/

Advance tickets are £14 +b/f from SeeTickets.com (0871 220 0260) or via http://tinyurl.com/seedsbrixton.

From: 6.30pm
Where: Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ
Nearest tube: Brixton
Venue website: www. electricbrixton.com

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 15/08/12

The mighty Shapeshifter grace London with their phenomenal live show one more time before they drop their new album. Expect to hear brand new beats alongside the classics.

Advance tickets are £17.50 +b/f from Ticketscript via http://tinyurl.com/nzsballroom.

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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THE MUTTON BIRDS :: O2 EMPIRE :: 27/10/12

In anticipation of possibly their final ever show, Spence, who runs their fan club, has taken it upon himself to interview the Birds one by one: the first session is up online at http://www.areligionofakind.co.uk/

Tickets are on sale via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/themuttonbirds.

From: 7pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHT THIS MONTH

12 Spikey Tee // Visions, Kingsland Rd, E8 4AH // 10-4 // £8
15 Flip Grater // Slaughtered Lamb, Gt Sutton St, EC1V 0DX // 7-? // £7
27 Tiny Ruins // 100 Club, Oxford St, W1D 1LL // 7-11 // £15

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SPACIFIC NEWS #91: Contents

1. Electric Ballroom :: The Black Seeds
2. The HMV Forum :: Six60
3. The Garage : Six60
4. Electric Brixton :: The Black Seeds
5. Electric Ballroom :: Shapeshifter
6. O2 Empire :: The Mutton Birds
7. Selected Highlight this Month

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 19/04/12

This show has now SOLD OUT. Thankfully the boys have announced another show later in the year, details of which are below.

For those of you lucky enough to be going next week, the superb Radio Riddler soundsystem have been confirmed as the support act. You can find more info on them at www.facebook.com/RadioRiddler.

The new Black Seeds album is due out in the UK on April 16th and you can preview it at www.clashmusic.com/feature/stream-the-black-seeds-dust-dirt.

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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THE HMV FORUM :: SIX60 :: 10/05/12

Having sold out three nights at The Garage, and running out of free dates in their diary, the Six60 boys have opted to upscale the first night of their run to The HMV Forum in Kentish Town. If you have already bought a ticket, please note that this is still valid and you do not need to do anything – just turn up with either your original ticket or your booking confirmation.

Otherwise, advance tickets for the show are £12 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/six60forum

From: 7pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1JY
Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: www.kentishtownforum.com/

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THE GARAGE :: SIX60 :: 11/05/12

If you have bought tickets to this show, please note that we now have a late license, and will be running til 4am! This means the band will be going on around 10pm and then there will be a DJ playing afterwards.

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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ELECTRIC BRIXTON :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 11/08/12

Having sold out their Ballroom show, the Seeds are happy to announce their second and final London show this year. The venue this time is the old Fridge in Brixton, now fully revamped and called Electric Brixton. The boys are hard at work lining up a stellar support act, which we hope to announce soon.

Tickets are available from

From: 6.30pm
Where: Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ
Nearest tube: Brixton
Venue website: www. electricbrixton.com

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 15/08/12

Just confirmed: the mighty Shapeshifter are taking a break from recording their new album to return to London with their phenomenal live show.

Advance tickets available from Ticketscript via http://tinyurl.com/nzsballroom.

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tube: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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THE MUTTON BIRDS :: O2 EMPIRE :: 27/10/12

This is quite possibly the final ever show by The Mutton Birds: having temporarily reformed for this year’s Winery Tour of NZ, the band felt they owed it to their UK fans to play for them too, and are hopping over at the end of this year.

Tickets are on sale via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or http://tinyurl.com/themuttonbirds.

From: 7pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHT THIS MONTH

13 I Am Giant // Barfly, 49 Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AN // 7-11 // £6
18 Bic Runga // O2 Empire, Shepherds Bush Grn, W12 8TT // 7-11 // £15
20 The Upbeats // Proud2, The 02, SE10 0DY // 9-6 // £15

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SPACIFIC NEWS #90: Contents

1. Electric Ballroom :: The Black Seeds
2. The HMV Forum :: Six60
3. O2 Empire :: The Mutton Birds
4. Mamalu
5. Midnight Youth Free Download
6. Selected Highlight this Month

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 19/04/12

To herald the imminent arrival of their new album (out on April 16 in the UK), the Seeds are giving away their first single for free – find the link on the top right hand corner of http://theblackseeds.com/dustanddirt/. It is only live for another week or so, so get clicking!

Advance tickets for the gig are on sale for £14.50 +b/f from www.musicglue.net/spacific/

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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THE HMV FORUM :: SIX60 :: 10/05/12

Having sold out three nights at The Garage, and running out of free dates in their diary, the Six60 boys have opted to upscale the first night of their run to The HMV Forum in Kentish Town. If you have already bought a ticket, please note that this is still valid and you do not need to do anything.

Advance tickets for the show are £12 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or from http://tinyurl.com/six60forum

From 6.30pm til 11.30pm
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1JY
Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: www.kentishtownforum.com/

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THE MUTTON BIRDS :: O2 EMPIRE :: 27/10/12

Just confirmed: possibly the final ever show by The Mutton Birds. Having temporarily reformed for this year’s Winery Tour of NZ, the band felt they owed it to their UK fans to play for them too, and are hopping over at the end of the year.

Tickets are on sale via Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000) or http://tinyurl.com/themuttonbirds.

From: 7pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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MAMALU

UK based Pasifikan poet and artist Rosanna Raymond is hosting a night of myth and magic, food and thought, arts and crafts, plus much spoken word, on Friday 23rd March. Featuring a felicitous appearance from the freshly fabricated dialogical arts collective SaVAge K’lub and the well-travelled and much lauded Samoan performance poet Tusiata Avia, Mamalu offers a chance for you to meet and mingle with artists and poets, dancers and prancers, fellow philanthropists and assorted 21st century savages in the venerable atmosphere of the Club Room at the October Gallery.

For more info, check www.facebook.com/events/365476486814373 or email Rosanna at ro@sistarspacific.com.

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MIDNIGHT YOUTH FREE DOWNLOAD

To publicise their first visit to England, Midnight Youth are making their latest album available for free download to Spacific News readers only. Please go to http://midnightyouth.com/ukdl to start the download.

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHT THIS MONTH

31 Mark de Clive Lowe @ CLF // 133 Rye Lane, SE15 4ST // 10-4 // £5/8

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SPACIFIC NEWS #89: Contents

1. Union Chapel :: The Topp Twins
2. Electric Ballroom :: The Black Seeds
3. The Garage :: Six60
4. Topp Twins Film Screenings
5. Selected Highlights this Month

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THE UNION CHAPEL :: THE TOPP TWINS :: 17/02/2012

New Zealand’s greatest export since rack of lamb and the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy return to London next week for their first show in England for 15 years.

Fun, disarming and musically provocative, the Topp Twins are
The Topp Twins re-invent themselves on stage, changing character, musical style and gender with ease. Armed with guitar, mouth-harp and spoons they delivery original songs, audience participation, comedy and burlesque innuendo in a fast-paced hilarious entertainment experience.

Advance tickets are £20 +b/f from Music Glue – http://tinyurl.com/6z293dc

From: 7pm
At: Compton Avenue, London, N1 2XD
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: unionchapel.org.uk

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 19/04/12

The Seeds have confirmed the name of their new album – “Dust and Dirt” will be out in April and you can check out the album teaser at www.youtube.com/v/fLAh-b1tqz4.

Advance tickets are on sale for £14.50 +b/f from www.musicglue.net/spacific/

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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THE GARAGE :: SIX60 :: 12/05/12

The first two shows by Six60 have now sold out, so they have announced a 3rd show on Saturday 12th May at the same venue. This is an early show, which will finish by 10pm so if you buy tickets, please come down just after 7.

Advance tickets are £12 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000)

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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TOPP TWINS FILM SCREENINGS

The Topp’s documentary, “Untouchable Girls”, has a UK release this month and to celebrate there are some special screenings happening, all with a live Q&A:

15/02 – 8:15pm – Filmhouse, Edinburgh.
www.filmhousecinema.com

18/02 – 6:20pm – Gate, Notting Hill London.
www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Gate_Picturehouse

20/02 – 6:30pm – Clapham Picturehouse, London.
www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Clapham_Picturehouse

20/02 – 8:15pm – Cinema City, Norwich (Q&A via Skype).
www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Cinema_City

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

11 Jayson Norris @ Spice of Life // 6 Moor St, WC1 5NA // 6-11 // Free
17 Melic @ Under the Bridge // Fulham Rd, SW6 1HS // 7-11 // £8
20 Ladyhawke @ Rough Trade East // 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL // TBC // Free

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SPACIFIC NEWS #88: Contents

1. Union Chapel :: The Topp Twins
2. Electric Ballroom :: The Black Seeds
3. The Garage :: Six60
4. Selected Highlights this Month

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THE UNION CHAPEL :: THE TOPP TWINS :: 17/02/2012

Fun, disarming and musically provocative, the Topp Twins are New Zealand’s finest lesbian country and western singers and the country’s greatest export since rack of lamb and the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

In the late 1990’s, the Topp’s created their own TV series, which ran for three seasons and showcased their popular cast of Kiwi characters, including Camp Mother, the Bowling Ladies and cross-dressing Ken and Ken. The series won the twins several awards at the NZ Film and TV Awards and has screened on ABC and Foxtel in Australia.

In 2008 the twins, who are out-and-proud lesbians, were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Most recently their feature documentary film “The Topp Twins, Untouchable Girls” won Best Feature Film at the NZ Film & TV Awards (2009), as well as the Audience Award at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. It has since gone on to screen at more than 25 film festivals worldwide, winning a clutch of awards. The film has the honour of being the highest grossing documentary ever released in New Zealand.

The Topp Twins re-invent themselves on stage, changing character, musical style and gender with ease. Armed with guitar, mouth-harp and spoons they delivery original songs, audience participation, comedy and burlesque innuendo in a fast-paced hilarious entertainment experience.

Advance tickets are £20 +b/f from Music Glue – http://tinyurl.com/6z293dc

From: 7pm
At: Compton Avenue, London, N1 2XD
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: unionchapel.org.uk

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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 19/04/12

The mighty Black Seeds make an incredibly welcome return to the UK next year after nearly a 2 year gap. They have spent a lot of that time holed up in their Wellington studio, meaning that 2012 will see the release of their much anticipated fifth studio album.

To celebrate the new release and Christmas, the boys have very kindly put up a free download package on their website: just go to theblackseeds.com/freedownload/ to collect 8 tracks.

Advance tickets for this show are on sale for £14.50 +b/f from www.musicglue.net/spacific/

From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/

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THE GARAGE :: SIX60 :: 10/05/12

Making their London debut next May are quite possibly the hottest band in NZ right now: Six60 were the most successful local act in the 2011 Music Charts, with the biggest selling local album, the eponymous ‘Six60’, which topped the charts for two weeks and spawned three Top 10 singles, of which ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’ was the top selling NZ artist single of the year.

Come see what all the fuss about: advance tickets are £12 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000)

From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk

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