SPACIFIC NEWS #65: Contents

1. The Vibe Bar :: Anna Coddington
2. O2 Empire :: The Black Seeds
3. The Rhythm Factory :: Pitch Black
4. Cargo :: Ladi6
5. Selected Highlights this Month

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THE VIBE BAR :: ANNA CODDINGTON, STINKY JIM + MORE :: 29/08/09

The final addition to NZLDN at Brick Lane’s Vibe Bar is the amazing Anna Coddington. Until recently she was perhaps best known for work with Bic Runga and Anika Moa, but she finally released a solo album last year, the sublime “The Lake”, and since then her star has been on the ascendant. You can check her out at myspace.com/annacoddington.

She will be playing outside in the Courtyard, joining Jayson Norris, Blair Jollands and Huia. The music will start there at 12, and finish at 7ish, with DJs playing in between the bands, and the multi talented Mr Mikki Dee compering.

The music starts upstairs at 7, with live sets from Davey Cain, Agent, Lotus Mason, Jayson Norris and Sheldon Woolright from Blindspott with his new band I Am Giant (www.myspace.com/iamgiantband).

Downstairs will be DJs Nic D and Cam Diggy plus bFM resident and head honcho of Round Trip Mars, Stinky Jim, with support from the ubiquitous and unique Mikki Dee, playing an AV/DJ set.

The whole day is brought to you courtesy of Steinglager Pure, with entry being free until 7pm, then it will be £4 on the door.

From 12pm til 1am
At: The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
Nearest Tubes: Aldgate East or Liverpool St
Venue website: vibe-bar.co.uk/

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O2 EMPIRE :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 02/10/09

Wellington’s The Black Seeds have blazed a trail round the world with their fusion of dub, funk, afro-beat and soul, all served on a bed of vintage reggae. Last year’s “Solid Ground” album received airplay all across Europe and there are rumors that it is about to be signed by one of the biggest American reggae labels. Fingers crossed, eh?

Still waiting on confirmation of the live support act, but DJ duties on the night will be handled by the Radio Riddler Soundsystem, aka Fast and Frank from Fun Lovin’ Criminals. More on them at www.myspace.com/radioriddler.

Advance tickets are £14 + b/f from Ticketweb (08700 600 100 or http://tinyurl.com/blackseeds) or it will be £20 on the door.

From: 7pm til 11pm
At: Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12
Nearest tube: Shepherd’s Bush or Goldhawk Rd
Venue website: o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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THE RHYTHM FACTORY :: PITCH BLACK :: 22/10/09

Electronica pioneers Pitch Black are to be joined by UK band Subgiant for their only UK show of the year – part of a whirlwind world tour to promote their new album, “Rhythm, Sound and Movement”, which you can preview at www.myspace.com/pitchblacknz. Also playing will be DJs Earwaker and Johnny Clash.

Advance tickets are £8.50 in advance from Ticketweb (08700 600 100 or http://tinyurl.com/pblondon) or it will be £12 on the door.

From: 7pm til 1am.
At: 16 – 18 Whitechapel Rd, E1 1EW
Nearest tube: Aldgate East
Venue website: rhythmfactory.co.uk

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CARGO :: LADI6 :: 05/11/09

The first lady of New Zealand hip hop is only playing one London show this year – we should have more info next month, but bear in mind her last show sold out super quick and Cargo isn’t that much bigger, so get in now to avoid disappointment!

Advance tickets are £8 in advance from Ticketweb (08700 600 100) or it will be £12 on the door.

From: 7pm til 1am.
At: 83 Rivington St, EC2A 3AY
Nearest tube: Old St or Liverpool St
Venue website: cargo-london.com

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

09 Special Needs @ The Westbury // Kilburn High Rd, NW6 5UA // 7+ // FREE
11 Neil Finn @ Dingwalls // Camden Lock, NW1 8AB // 7+ // £25
17 MC Tali @ Jazz Café // Parkway, NW1 7PG // 7+ // £5

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SPACIFIC NEWS #64: Contents

1. The Vibe Bar :: Jayson Norris
2. O2 Empire :: The Black Seeds
3. The Rhythm Factory :: Pitch Black
4. Cargo :: Ladi6
5. New CD in Flat White :: Fat Freddy’s Drop
6. Selected highlights this Month

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THE VIBE BAR :: JAYSON NORRIS, STINKY JIM + MORE :: 29/08/09

Jayson Norris is the latest addition to NZLDN at Brick Lane’s Vibe Bar – not only is he playing an acoustic set in the courtyard in the afternoon and performing with his full band inside that evening, he has also agreed to compere the upstairs live room, inviting some of his favourite London based bands down to play. Joining him will be Sheldon Woolright from Blindspott with his new band I Am Giant, The Thin Men and two more bands, yet to be announced.

And of course, downstairs will be bFM resident and head honcho of Round Trip Mars, Stinky Jim, with support from Mikki Dee, making a rare trip over the waters to entertain y’all.

There will be more people playing as well, with live music and DJs outside in the courtyard from noon til 6pm, and then bands and DJs inside til 1am, all brought to you courtesty of Steinglager Pure.

Entry: Free until 7pm, then £4 on the door.
From 12pm til 1am
At: The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
Nearest Tubes: Aldgate East or Liverpool St
Venue website: vibe-bar.co.uk/

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O2 EMPIRE :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 02/10/09

The Seeds make a welcome return to London for this one off show. Anyone who has seen them live knows what a powerful performance they give, fusing reggae, soul, funk, afrobeat and dub into a relentless groove of good times and sunshine.

Advance tickets are £14 + b/f from Ticketweb (08700 600 100 or http://tinyurl.com/blackseeds) or it will be £20 on the door.

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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THE RHYTHM FACTORY :: PITCH BLACK :: 22/10/09

Electronica pioneers Pitch Black are to be joined by UK band Subgiant for their only UK show of the year – part of a whirlwind world tour to promote their new album, “Rhythm, Sound and Movement”, which you can preview at www.myspace.com/pitchblacknz. Also playing will be DJs Earwaker and Johnny Clash.

Advance tickets are £8.50 in advance from Ticketweb (08700 600 100 or http://tinyurl.com/pblondon) or it will be £12 on the door.

From: 7pm
At: 16 – 18 Whitechapel Rd, E1 1EW
Nearest tube: Aldgate East
Venue website: rhythmfactory.co.uk

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CARGO :: LADI6 :: 05/11/09

The first lady of New Zealand hip hop has just confirmed her only London show of the year – more info as soon as possible.

Advance tickets are £8 in advance from Ticketweb (08700 600 100) or it will be £12 on the door.

From: 7pm
At: 83 Rivington St, EC2A 3AY
Nearest tube: Old St or Liverpool St
Venue website: cargo-london.com

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NEW CD IN FLAT WHITE :: FAT FREDDY’S DROP

We have managed to get our hands on copies of the new Fat Freddy’s Drop album, “Dr Boondigga and the Big BW”, some of which are up for sale at our online store (tinyurl.com/spacificstore), and others at Flat White in Soho. If you haven’t heard it yet, it is a corker of an album and a worthy successor to BOATS.

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

19 Ladyhawke @ Lovebox // Victoria Park, // 12-11 // £75
25 Special Needs @ Lockside Lounge // Camden Lock, NW1 // 8-1 // £tbc
29 Disasteradio @ Buffalo Bar // 259 Upper St, N1 1RU // 8-4 // £6

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SPACIFIC NEWS #63: Contents

1. The Vibe Bar :: Stinky Jim
2. o2 Empire :: The Black Seeds
3. The Rhythm Factory :: Pitch Black
4. Mixtape Competition :: Mikki Dee
5. DVD Competition :: The Adventurer
6. Selected highlights this Month

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THE VIBE BAR :: STINKY JIM + MANY, MANY MORE :: 29/08/09

Last year saw the first NZLDN event at Brick Lane’s Vibe Bar, and we are very happy to be working with them, and their sponsor Steinlager, on the second edition. And even happier as it sees the much over due return of the one and only Stinky Jim, bFM’s 2nd longest resident DJ, whose weekly show spans reggae, hip hop, dubstep, cumbia and so much more. For a snapshot of what he is playing these days, check his excellent blog at stinkinc.blogspot.com.

There will be plenty more people playing as well, with live music and DJs outside in the courtyard from noon til 6pm, and the bands and DJs inside til 1am. More info on this next month, but for now, ink this date in your diary as one not to be missed!

Entry: Free until 7pm, then £4 on the door.
From 12pm til 1am
At: The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
Nearest Tubes: Aldgate East or Liverpool St
Venue website: www.vibe-bar.co.uk/

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o2 EMPIRE :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 02/10/09

The Seeds make a welcome return to London for this one off show. Anyone who has seen them live knows what a powerful performance they give, fusing reggae, soul, funk, afrobeat and dub into a relentless groove of good times and sunshine.

Advance tickets are £14 + b/f from Ticketweb (08700 600 100 or http://tinyurl.com/blackseeds) or it will be £20 on the door.

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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THE RHYTHM FACTORY :: PITCH BLACK :: 22/10/09

Bassbin botherers Pitch Black have just confirmed their only UK show of the year – part of a whirlwind world tour to promote their new album, “Rhythm, Sound and Movement”. More details soon.

Advance tickets are £8.50 in advance from Ticketweb (08700 600 100 or http://tinyurl.com/pblondon) or it will be £12 on the door.

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MIXTAPE COMPETITION :: MIKKI DEE

New Zealand doesn’t have an Ambassador to Ireland but it does have the next best thing: Serato scratchmeister Mikki Dee. Hailing from Island Bay, Mr Dee has been entertaining the Irish for over 8 years with his turntable, mic and recently added video mixing skills. Known for a broad selection of music, his latest mix “123 Go” features bits of Flight of The Conchords, Common, Beenie Man, The Black Seeds and Marvin Gaye and that’s just the first 5 minutes!

We have 5 copies to give away to the first people to email us at kiaora@spacific.net. More info on the young man can be found at http://tinyurl.com/mikkidee.

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DVD COMPETITION :: THE ADVENTURER

Do you remember the TV series “The Adventurer”? Shown in NZ back in the late ‘80s it tells the story of Jack Vincent, an aristocratic smuggler caught and transported to a penal colony on Norfolk Island, and featured a young Temuera Morrison as well as breathtaking natural sceneries, highly authentic sets and thrilling storylines.

The lovely people (well, person) at Network DVD have given us 3 copies to give away to the first people to tell us the name of the actor who plays Jack Vincent. Answers, as always, to kiaora@spacific.net by June 22nd please. (PS. If you don’t win, you can buy them from http://tinyurl.com/kl6hdl)

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

12 FreQ Nasty @ Fabric // 77a Charterhouse St, EC1M 6HJ // 10-6 // £6/12
13 Blair Jollands @ Proud // Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH // 2.30-5.30 // FREE
17 Conan Mockasin @ The Lexington // 96 Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB // 7.30-1 // £6
24 Rogue Nouveau @ Favela Chic // 91 Gt Eastern St, EC2A 3HZ // 6-1 // FREE
27 Dave Dobbyn @ Toast Festival // Clapham Common, SW4 9DE // 11-6 // £30

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SPACIFIC NEWS #62: Contents

1. HMV Forum :: Shapeshifter
2. The Vibe Bar :: A Low Hum
3. Toast Festival Offer
4. New Music at Flat White
5. Selected highlights this Month

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HMV FORUM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 22/05/09

The awe-inspiring Shapeshifter bring their phenomenal live show back to London this month for their only show in the capital this year.

Their blissed out South Pacific drum n bass sound has been finding them fans in the UK press, with feedback for their recent album release here including the following:
“A Treat For drum and bass addicts requiring emotional substance” Music Week
“Album Of The Month” 8/10 Future Music Magazine
“This is engaging and should have you hooked from the off. Well worth checking out” 4/5 IDJ
“Quite simply the hottest thing coming up from Aotearoa” DRUM&BASS ARENA

Rumour has it that they have finished their new album, so expect lots of fresh tracks alongside the classics. A sweet taster of what you might expect can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFWcMn6afCY.

Supporting them on the night are London duo, The Nextmen, and the legendary P-Money, who will be spinning tunes into the early hours.

Advance tickets are available for £17.50 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) or Ticketmaster.co.uk (0870 4000 700). If there are any tickets left, it will be £22 on the door.

From 7pm til 12.30am
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1JY
Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: www.kentishtownforum.com/

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THE VIBE BAR :: A LOW HUM :: 23/05/09

To celebrate New Zealand Music Month, we are happy to announce a collaboration with the wonderful A Low Hum posse, the people behind the phenomenally successful Camp A Low Hum festival that occurs every year in February around Waitangi weekend.

They have programmed the upstairs Live room at The Vibe Bar: playing on the night will be young punks Bang Bang Eche, eighties avenger Disasteradio and the blisteringly beautiful Batrider plus special guests to be announced nearer the time.

Downstairs will be all about the good times grooves as DJ’s Ajax, Tim Squier and Regan go from dub to disco and beyond, taking in whatever they can find in the box as they go. Plus a very special set from expat DJericho, who is launching his debut release, a fusion of electronic and acoustic instruments with a down-tempo feel entitled The Whitechapel EP, that weekend.

Entry: £4 on the door.
From 8pm til 1am
At: The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
Nearest Tubes: Aldgate East or Liverpool St
Venue website: www.vibe-bar.co.uk/

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TOAST FESTIVAL OFFER

Toast Festival has gone back outdoors to Clapham Common this year, and thankfully is under new, independent ownership too, so should be back to its former glory. It’s on June 27th, Dave Dobbyn is headlining, there will be international polo matches (really!) plus homegrown food and wine, and since all the rain will be falling on Glastonbury, it should be sunny too!

The nice people now running it have offered us 3 pairs of tickets: these are available to whoever emails us at kiaora@spacific.net to tell us where Toast is this year. We will email the winners on Monday 11th May, but don’t panic if you don’t win, as they have also offered 10% off tickets if you quote SPACIFIC1 or 4 tickets for the price of 3 if you quote SPACIFIC4. More info at toastfestivals.co.uk.

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NEW MUSIC AT FLAT WHITE

New in Flat White this month, we have the latest album from Pitch Black: a collection of remixes of tracks from their Rude Mechanicals album entitled Rhythm, Sound & Movement. Also, online at tinyurl.com/spacificstore, we are still having a sale with loads of Kiwi music for £4.99 +p&p.

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

10 Die!Die!Die! @ Cargo // Rivington St, EC2A 3AY // 7-12 // £6.50
16 Charlie Ash @ The Fly // New Oxford St, WC1A 1EP // 7+ // £5
19 Steve Abel @ The Steeles // Haverstock Hill, NW3 // 8+ // £?
30 Ladyhawke @ The Empire // Shepherds Bush // 7-11 // £25
31 Mark de Clive-Lowe @ East Village // Great Eastern St, EC2A // 9-1 // £5/8

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SPACIFIC NEWS #61: Contents

1. HMV Forum :: Shapeshifter
2. The Vibe Bar :: A Low Hum
3. NZ Inspired offer
4. New CDs online and at Flat White
5. Selected highlights this Month

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HMV FORUM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 22/05/09

We are super stoked to add P-Money to the line up for Shapeshifter’s only London show this year – DJ extraordinaire, creator of four solo albums, producer of Scribe’s “Crusader”, co-owner of Auckland’s Dirty Records, TV show host, Songwriter of the Year (2004 NZMA) – there seemingly isn’t much that Mr Money hasn’t done in the music biz. His last single, “Everything” featuring Vince Harder, was one of the biggest selling tunes of the year in NZ and Australia, and is now gaining traction over these sides with radio plays by Pete Tong, Zane Lowe and others. Check out this and more at www.myspace.com/pmoneymusic.

But of course, this show isn’t about him – it is about the mighty Shapeshifter, the hottest live drum and bass act in the southern hemisphere, if not the world. They are currently beavering away in the studio, writing their fourth album, which is due for release later this year, so expect new tunes as well as the old classics.

We have been granted a late license so will be running the after party at the venue til 12.30 at least. Advance tickets are available for £17.50 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) or it will be £22 on the door.

From 7pm til 12.30am
At: 9-17 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1JY
Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Venue website: www.kentishtownforum.com/

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THE VIBE BAR :: A LOW HUM :: 23/05/09

To celebrate New Zealand Music Month and the joys of spring, we are happy to announce a collaboration with the wonderful A Low Hum posse, the people behind the phenomenally successful Camp A Low Hum festival that occurs every year in February around Waitangi weekend. Famous for not announcing it’s line up til you arrive on site, the event has seen everyone from Neil Finn to Bang Bang Eche to Trans Am playing in a much more relaxed and intimate setting than usual festivals.

In true form, we can’t announce the line up just yet, but we can tell you it will be great! And that it will cost only £4 to get in all night. So please keep this night in your diary and watch out for updates on www.myspace.com/alowhum.

From 6pm til 1am
At: The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
Nearest Tubes: Aldgate East or Liverpool St
Venue website: www.vibe-bar.co.uk/

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NZ INSPIRED OFFER

Now you’re up to date with the music, find out the latest from NZ from www.nznewsuk.co.uk – if you fill in the survey on the homepage you can get a free subscription to New Zealand Inspired magazine – 2 mins to complete for a one year subscription

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NEW CDs ONLINE AND AT FLAT WHITE

We just received our annual care package from NZ so have heaps of new titles online and in Flat White on Berwick Street. To celebrate the new arrivals we are having an online sale with loads of CDs for £4.99 +p&p. Check http://tinyurl.com/spacificstore to see what’s up there.

Otherwise in Flat White, we have the latest albums from Ladi6, Sola Rosa, Paddy Free (of Pitch Black), Tiki, State of Mind, Rhombus, Dave Dobbyn, Pacific Heights, The Woolshed Sessions and Fat Freddys’ Tehimana Kerr.

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

09 Aronas @ Mau Mau Bar // Portobello Rd, W10 1LR // 8+ // £?
11 A Quick Minute @ The Dublin Castle // Camden, NW1 7AN // 8+ // £5
15 The Veils @ Dingwalls // Camden Lock, NW1 8AB // 7.30+ // £7.50
17 MC Tali @ Fabric // Clerkenwell, EC1M 3HN // 10+ // £13
21 Connan Mockasin @ The Social // Little Portland St, W1N 5DE // 7+ // FREE
25 Die!Die!Die! @ Camden Crawl // All of Camden // £32.5/55
28 Jayson Norris @ Half Moon // Putney, SW15 1EU // 8+ // £5

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SPACIFIC NEWS #60: Contents

1. Islington Academy :: Elemeno P
2. HMV Forum :: Shapeshifter
3. ANZAC Sports Challenge Giveaway
4. NZ Inspired Offer
5. Selected Highlights This Month

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ISLINGTON ACADEMY :: ELEMENO P :: 02/04/09

Unfortunately Elemeno P have cancelled their Spring tour of America and Europe for personal reasons. We hope they will reschedule for later this year, but for the time being, if you bought a ticket to their show, please contact the vendor to arrange a refund.

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HMV FORUM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 22/05/09

We are very happy to add to the line up for this show the unstoppably funky DJ duo The Nextmen, with sidekick MC Wrec, and next month hope to be able to announce another addition – an amazing artist/producer who hasn’t performed here since 2005 but who has been doing great things back in NZ ……………………………

All the discount, early bird tickets have now sold out, so the advance ticket price is now £17.50 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100).

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

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ANZAC SPORTS CHALLENGE GIVEAWAY

The Anzac Sports Challenge is an annual sports gala day in London, full of great sporting action, a New Zealand and Australian expo village with all your favourite goodies from back home as well as a huge beer tent with over 20 types of beer from NZ and OZ. This year it will be taking place the week after Anzac Day on Saturday 2nd May at Grasshoppers RFC MacFarlane Lane (Off Syon Lane) Osterley Middlesex TW7 5PN. For more info and tickets, please check http://www.anzacsportschallenge.com/

The organizers have given us 2 pairs of tickets to the VIP Area: your ticket
includes entry to the ANZAC Sports Challenge and VIP area, drinks, nibbles
and some free giveaways from their supporting partners. To enter, please email kiaora@spacific.net by the end of March, when we will draw names from a hat.

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NZ INSPIRED OFFER

Now you’re up to date with the music, find out the latest from NZ from www.nznewsuk.co.uk – if you fill in the survey on the homepage you can get a free subscription to New Zealand Inspired magazine – 2 mins to complete for a one year subscription

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

16 East Larry @ Vibe Bar // Brick Lane, E1 6QL // 7-12 // FREE
25 I Am Giant @ The Comedy // Oxendon St, SW1Y 4EE // £?
28 Special Needs @ Lockside Lounge // Camden Lock, NW1 8AF // 8-1 // £3

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SPACIFIC NEWS #59: Contents

1. Cargo :: Waitangi Day
2. Islington Academy :: Elemeno P
3. The Forum :: Shapeshifter
4. Lucky Devil Prize
5. Selected Highlights This Month

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CARGO :: WAITANGI DAY :: 05/02/09

Hopefully it will have finished snowing by Thursday, so that we can commemorate Waitangi Day without too much of a hitch.

The event starts at 5pm with reggae music from DJ Horace, followed by a performance by the London Maori club, Ngati Ranana at 7.30pm. After them we have live sets from London legend Jayson Norris and The Thin Men, as well as music from DJs Ears and Ajax.

The Cargo kitchen will, as usual, be rustling up Kiwi style treats in the restaurant and quality New Zealand lager will be flowing from behind the bar – we should have Mac’s Gold, Speights and, if we are lucky, some of the new Steinlager pure in stock.

Thanks to the generosity of Mac’s Gold and Lion Nathan, the event will be free all night. We also would like to thank InLondon Magazine (inlondon.com) and Kea for their very welcome support.

From 5pm til 1am
On: 83 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY
Nearest tubes: Liverpool Street or Old Street
Website: www.cargo-london.com

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ISLINGTON ACADEMY :: ELEMENO P :: 02/04/09

Power pop punksters Elemeno P burst onto the music scene back in 2003 with their “Love and Disrespect” album, whose simple guitar driven pop songs with big choruses pushed them to sales of over 45,000 albums in NZ alone. They built on this success with 2005’s “Trouble in Paradise”, which spawned hit singles, “One Left Standing” and “Burn” and helped them to win Best Group at the NZ Music Awards that year.

Their third, self titled, album came out last year, with the first single “Baby Come On” going straight into the top ten. You can check out videos and new songs via the links at www.elemenop.com.

They will be supported on the night by I Am Giant, the new band from Shelton Woolwright, formerly of Blindspott. You can check his new tunes out at www.myspace.com/iamgiantband.

Advance tickets: £12.50 +b/f from Ticketweb (08700 600 100) or http://tinyurl.com/7u7w7t. Door price will be £16.

From: 7pm
At: N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield Street, N1 0PS
Nearest tube: Angel
Venue website: www.islington-academy.co.uk/index.cfm

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THE FORUM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 22/05/09

Shapeshifter make a welcome return to London this spring, when they will be performing a few select shows before heading home to finish their fourth studio album, the follow up to the platinum selling “Soulstice”.

There are now only 20 early bird tickets available for £15 +b/f from Ticketweb (08700 600 100) or http://tinyurl.com/7ptr3l. When these have gone, the ticket price will be £17.50 +b/f in advance or £20 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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LUCKY DEVIL FREE GIVEAWAY

Long running enterprise Lucky Devil offers a nifty solution to buying presents for your rellies and friends back home: they have two online shops – one in NZ and one in the UK – and so remove the need for having to post anything. They have a fantastic range of stylish and unique gifts, with gift wrapping and handwritten gift cards also available,

At the moment, you can save up to 50% on selected products in their sale which runs till 15 February! But in the meantime, Lucky Devil is offering two lucky people the chance to become the proud owner of a “Summer Days” photoblock from KumaraArt – you can see the full range of KumaraArt photoblocks at www.lucky-devil.com.

To enter, send an email to contact@lucky-devil.com with the words “Spacific prize draw” in the subject. Winners will be drawn on 15th February and will be notified by email.

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

09 The Veils @ Ginglik, Shepherds Bush, W12 8PH // 7-1 // £5
15 Rodney Fisher @ Dingwalls, NW1 8AB // 2-12 // £6
18 The Datsuns @ Underworld, NW1 0NE // 7 // £12.50
28 Special Needs @ Lockside Lounge, NW1 8AF // 8-1 // FREE

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SPACIFIC NEWS #58: Contents

1. Borderline :: Don McGlashan
2. Cargo :: Waitangi Day
3. Islington Academy :: Elemeno P
4. The Forum :: Shapeshifter
5. Selected Highlights This Month

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BORDERLINE :: DON MCGLASHAN :: 21/01/09

Don’s first show has now sold out, so he has announced a second, and final, solo show the night before, on Wednesday 21st January.

You may know him from his days in The Mutton Birds, or Blam Blam Blam or possibly even The Front Lawn. Wherever you know him from, you are sure to have heard his songs over the years: “Anchor Me”, “Dominion Road”, “Nature”, “There is no Depression in New Zealand” and last year’s smash hit, “Bathe in the River”, which Don wrote for Hollie Smith.

Supporting him on both nights will be the amazing Steve Abel, whose “Flax Happy” album was one of the finest releases of 2008. He can be checked out at www.abelsong.com.

Advance tickets are £8 +b/f from www.ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) or www.seetickets.com, otherwise it will be £12 on the door.

Doors: 7pm
At: Orange Yard, 16 Manette Street, London, W1D 4AR
Nearest tube: Leicester Square
Venue website: www. mamagroup.co.uk/borderline/index.html

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CARGO :: WAITANGI DAY :: 05/02/09

To celebrate Waitangi Day this year, we will once again be taking over all the arches at Cargo in Shoreditch. The London Maori club, Ngati Ranana, are confirmed to perform as is Jayson Norris, and we hope to lock down the rest of the line up this week – more info next month.

Thanks to the generosity of Mac’s Gold and Lion Nathan, the event will be free all night. We also would like to thank InLondon Magazine (inlondon.com) and Kea for their very welcome support.

From 5pm til 1am
On: 83 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY
Nearest tubes: Liverpool Street or Old Street
Website: www.cargo-london.com

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ISLINGTON ACADEMY :: ELEMENO P :: 02/04/09

Punk popsters Elemeno P make a welcome return to these shores, following on from 2007’s sellout show at the same venue alongside Steriogram and Deja Voodoo. We will have more info on this show next month but in the meantime check out the links at www.elemenop.com.

Tickets: £12.50 +b/f from Ticketweb (08700 600 100) or http://tinyurl.com/7u7w7t

From: 7pm
At: N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield Street, N1 0PS
Nearest tube: Angel
Venue website: www.islington-academy.co.uk/index.cfm

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THE FORUM :: SHAPESHIFTER :: 22/05/09

The might Shapeshifter drop in on London this May for a one off show before heading home to finish up their new album. We have a very limited amount of early bird tickets available for £15+b/f only – when they are gone, tickets will be £17.50+b/f.

Tickets: £15 +b/f from Ticketweb (08700 600 100) or http://tinyurl.com/7ptr3l

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

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

7. Princes Among Men // Ritzy Café, Brixton SW2 1JG // 8+ // FREE
23. Tubbs // Cargo, Shoreditch EC2A 3AY //
24. Special Needs // Lockside Lounge, Camden N1 // 7-1 // FREE

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SPACIFIC NEWS #57: Contents

1. Spice of Life :: Flip Grater + Adi Dick
2. Borderline :: Don McGlashan
3. Cargo :: Waitangi Day
4. Competition :: Kiwi Diary
5. Selected Highlights This Month

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SPICE OF LIFE :: FLIP GRATER + ADI DICK :: 13/12/08

We welcome to our last gig of the year the amazing Adi Dick. Adi first came to prominence due to his involvement in the formidable Fly My Pretties project, but this was soon eclipsed by his excellent debut album “Our Place”, that came out on LOOP last year. You can check him out at www.myspace.com/adidick.

Also playing is the lovely Flip Grater, bringing an end to a rambling tour through Europe that has taken in Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen and more. Along the way she has been collecting recipes for her next cookbook, so maybe bring some down to the gig to submit? More info on her at www.myspace.com/flipgrater.

The Spice of Life is an intimate room, downstairs from a pub just off Charring Cross Road, so perfectly placed to come for a quiet drink or six at the end of a busy day Xmas shopping!

There are still some credit crunch busting tickets for £4 +b/f at Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100), otherwise it will be £6 on the door.

Doors: 7pm-11pm
At: 6 Moor St, Cambridge Circus. W1D 5NA
Nearest tube: Leicester Square or Trafalgar Square
Venue website: www.spiceoflifesoho.com

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BORDERLINE :: DON MCGLASHAN :: 22/01/09

You may know Mr McGlashan from his days in The Mutton Birds, or Blam Blam Blam or possibly even The Front Lawn. Wherever you know him from, you are sure to have heard his songs over the years: “Anchor Me”, “Dominion Road”, “Nature”, “There is no Depression in New Zealand” and last year’s smash hit that Don wrote for Hollie Smith, “Bathe in the River”.

Who knows what he will be singing at this solo show just off Soho, but it is sure to be good! Advance tickets are £8 +b/f from www.ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) or www.seetickets.com, otherwise it will be £12 on the door.

Doors: 7pm
At: Orange Yard, 16 Manette Street, London, W1D 4AR
Nearest tube: Leicester Square
Venue website: www.meanfiddler.com

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CARGO :: WAITANGI DAY :: 05/02/09

No details to announce yet, but just a heads up that we will be returning to Cargo to celebrate Waitangi Day on Thursday 5th February – we know this isn’t Waitangi Day here, but it is in NZ!

From 5pm til 1am
On: 83 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY
Nearest tubes: Liverpool Street or Old Street
Website: www.cargo-london.com

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WIN A “KIWI DIARY”

Apparently, “the perfect Christmas gift for New Zealanders hungry for home-grown gifts The Kiwi Diary dips a toe into numerous publication genres. This full colour 220 page publication showcases talented Kiwi artists, writers and poets, is filled with tasty Kiwi recipes, Te Reo, famous Kiwi quotes, sustainable living tips, and thought-provoking articles.” Don’t take our word for it but see www.thekiwidiary.co.nz for more details.

Or enter our very quick competition to win a copy – email us at kiaora@spacific.net by the end of Sunday 7th December and we will draw names from a hat Monday morning.

If you don’t win, then you can still buy copies, either in NZ from their website or in the UK from the lovely people at www.lucky-devil.com.

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

12 Atlantic Conveyor // Horse&Groom, Curtain Rd, EC1 // 10-4 // £5
17 Special Needs Cru // Vibe Bar, Brick Lane, EC1 // 7.30+ // FREE
31 Jayson Norris // Vesbar, Goldhawk Rd, W12 // 7-3 // £20

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SPACIFIC NEWS #56: Contents

1. 12 Acklam Road :: Dave Dobbyn
2. Spice of Life :: Flip Grater
3. Borderline :: Don McGlashan
4. Competition :: Tickets to Ngati Ranana’s Christmas concert
5. Competition :: Tickets to Alternative Rugby Commentary
6. Selected Highlights This Month

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12 ACKLAM ROAD :: DAVE DOBBYN :: 28/11/08

There are now only 150 tickets left for this show and as Dave is playing every other night he is in Europe, we can’t book another date. So, if you aren’t going back to NZ this winter and want a taste of home from the man responsible for 7 of the most popular songs in the country (as voted in a poll 3 years ago), head over to www.sanza.co.uk and get your tickets soon! They are £16.20 including booking fee.

Dave will go on soon after 8, will play a set featuring songs from his new album, and then after a nice cup of tea and a smoke will come back to play most of the classics. We will be running as a club afterwards, with DJs booked until 2.30am so come prepared to make a night of it!

Doors: 7pm
At: 12 Acklam Road, London W10 5QZ
Nearest tube: Ladbroke Grove
Venue website: www.12acklamroadclub.net

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SPICE OF LIFE :: FLIP GRATER :: 13/12/08

We wish we could say that almost all the tickets for this show have gone too, and those that remained were selling like hot cakes, but we can’t, which is sad cos Flip’s ace!

If you don’t believe us, please check her out at www.myspace.com/flipgrater. Better yet, the first three people to email kiaora@spacific.net and tell he us what lovely city she is from in NZ will get a free copy of her latest album, the sublime “Be All and End All”. Or just pop on over to Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) where tickets are a measly, credit crunch busting £4 +b/f and show some love for this excellent singer songwriter!

Doors: 7pm-11pm
At: 6 Moor St, Cambridge Circus. W1D 5NA
Nearest tube: Leicester Square or Trafalgar Square
Venue website: www.spiceoflifesoho.com

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BORDERLINE :: DON MCGLASHAN :: 22/01/09

Mutton Birds frontman Don McGlashan is dropping in on London in January for a rare solo show. We will have more info next month, but for now, if you want to buy tickets, either visit www.ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) or www.seetickets.com, where tickets are £8 +b/f.

Doors: 7pm
At: Orange Yard, 16 Manette Street, London, W1D 4AR
Nearest tube: Leicester Square
Venue website: www.meanfiddler.com

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WIN TICKETS TO NGATI RANANA’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT

One of the highlights of the Christmas period has to be Ngati Ranana’s concert at the Regent Hall on Oxford Street. This year it is on Saturday 29th November and as well as traditional classics and original compositions by the group themselves, it features performances from friends such as Te Kohanga Reo o Ranana and Beats of Polynesia. Plus, this year, in celebration of Ngati Ranana’s 50th anniversary, the concert will feature songs spanning the group’s 50 year history in London.

We have managed to wangle two pairs of tickets to give away: please email kiaora@spacific.net and tell us where Ngati Ranana meet every Wednesday. We will let you know by November 12th if you have won.

Otherwise tickets are only £5, and can be obtained by emailing xmas@ngatiranana.co.uk or calling 077 7155 3477. The concert is at Regent Hall, 275 Oxford Street, London, W1C 2DJ, and runs from 11am – 1pm. And yes, they know the All Blacks are playing – the game kicks off at 2.30pm so there is plenty of time to see the game. More info at www.ngatiranana.co.uk

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WIN TICKETS TO THE ALTERNATIVE RUGBY COMMENTARY

Since 2005 the Alternative Rugby Commentary has been entertaining those who enjoy an irreverent take on the game In 2008 the people behind it are, in their words, Bringing Back the Black: for the month of November, they will be taking over The Barley Mow in Chiswick and providing their unique commentary on the All Black’s games as they happen.

Tickets are normally £5 (with a free T shirt to the first 20 in the door), but we have snaffled 2 pairs for each game. To win, please email kiaora@spacific.net and tell us which game you want to see and we will draw names from a hat on November 12th. For those who want to go this Saturday, we will give the tickets to the first people to get in touch – if you don’t hear from us, please presume you haven’t won. For more info check www.arcrugby.co.nz or for a good chuckle, watch www.uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eqtuSx2BtsU

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

9 Mark de Clive-Lowe @ Freesoul // Cargo, 81 Rivington St, EC2A // 7-12 // £15
15 Ladyhawke @ Neverneverland // Coronet, 28 New Kent Rd, SE1 // 10-5 // £20
21 Connan Mockasin // The Lexington, 96 Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB // 8-4 // £5
29 Rodney Fisher // Arts Depot, 5 Nether St, N12 0GA // 5.30-11 // £15

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