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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SPACIFIC NEWS #87: Contents

1. O2 Empire :: Dave Dobbyn + Dukes
2. Union Chapel :: The Topp Twins
3. Selected Highlights this Month

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O2 EMPIRE :: DAVE DOBBYN + DUKES :: 26/11/11

Joining Dave for his only European show of 2011 will be the very up and coming Dukes.

Formed by Christchurch brothers Matt and Jo Barus, Dukes have gone from winning MTV’s Kickstart competition to supporting Gomez, INXS, Blondie and Pretenders on their NZ dates. Their top 10 single ‘Vampires’ spent 18 months in the NZ airplay charts, winning ‘Video of the Year’ from Juice TV and ‘Breakthrough Artist’ from Myspace, while their second album ‘Still Life’ picked up Best Independent Rock album in Oz/NZ on iTunes for 2010.

You can check them out at facebook.com/dukestheband.

As for Dave, well, there isn’t much that we can be write about him that you probably don’t know already: living legend, national icon, singer songwriter par example, all round good bloke! His live shows are renowned not just for the songs, but for the in between banter – jokes, tales of misdemeanors past and other musings on life, the universe and everything else.

You are equally likely to know some of his songs, what with 7 of his compositions being voted into the top 50 favourite Kiwi songs of all time in a recent poll by Telecom: “Loyal”, “Slice of Heaven”, “Bliss”, “Welcome Home”, “Be Mine Tonight”, “Whaling” and “Outlook for Thursday”. Doubtless those seven will all get rolled out on the night, as well as countless others.

Tickets are on sale from Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) for £15 +b/f 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 UNION CHAPEL :: THE TOPP TWINS :: 17/02/2012

Just confirmed: NZ’s original comedy folk duo will be playing their first shows in London for years. Advance tickets are on sale now for £20 +b/f from Ticketweb (08444 771 000 or tinyurl.com/topplondon).

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

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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

10 The Naked&Famous @ Roundhouse // Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8EH // 7-11 // £16.50
11 Mark de Clive-Lowe @ CLF // 133 Rye Lane, SE15 4ST // 9-2 // £5/7
15 Ladyhawke @ 100 Club // 100 Oxford St, W1D 1LL // 7-11 // TBC
25 I Am Giant @ Barfly // 49 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AN // 7.30+ // £6

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SPACIFIC NEWS #86: Contents

1. Vibe Live :: Sola Rosa Soundsystem
2. O2 Empire :: Dave Dobbyn
3. Selected Highlights this Month

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VIBE LIVE :: SOLA ROSA SOUNDSYSTEM :: 27/10/11

Since 1999, Sola Rosa’s Andrew Spraggon has been tantalising listeners with otherworldly aural experiences, honing his craft and taking Sola Rosa from a self-released one man project to a fully-fledged live powerhouse. He’s kept good company on the road and in the studio, with the Sola Rosa band counting members of Dimmer, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Goldenhorse, Pluto and Sommerset amongst the ranks over the years, not to mention tapping the talents of internationally renowned artists like Nathan Haines and Spikey Tee along the way.

His albums have gone from strength to strength, with the last release, “Get it Together” chalking up the number one spot on both iTunes NZ and the Independent NZ Music Album Chart (where it stayed for four months), and reaching number 15 on the NZ Album Chart – all on the way to achieving Gold status.

The album finally sees an international release this month through Germany’s Melting Pot Music and to celebrate Sola Rosa are making their first tour of Europe. Unfortunately economics prohibited bringing the whole band this time, but Andrew has crafted a special soundsystem set and drafted in not just veteran MC Spikey Tee (Jah Wobble, Mr Scruff, Bomb The Bass) but also the amazingly talented Lisa Tomlins (Fat Freddy’s Drop, Trinity Roots, Ebb).

Support on the night comes from dubmeister International Observer.

Tickets are on sale from Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) for £9 +b/f or it will be £12 on the door.

From: 7.30pm til 11.30pm
At: Liverpool St, Aldgate East or Shoreditch High St
Nearest tube: The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
Venue website: vibe-bar.co.uk

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O2 EMPIRE :: DAVE DOBBYN :: 26/11/11

Dave makes a very welcome return to London next month for his first indoor show in London since 2008, when he managed to sell out 3 shows in venues across the city.

There isn’t much that we can be write about him that you probably don’t know already: living legend, national icon, singer songwriter par example, all round good bloke! His live shows are renowned not just for the songs, but for the in between banter – jokes, tales of misdemeanors past and other musings on life, the universe and everything else.

You are equally likely to know some of his songs, what with 7 of his compositions being voted into the top 50 favourite Kiwi songs of all time in a recent poll by Telecom: “Loyal”, “Slice of Heaven”, “Bliss”, “Welcome Home”, “Be Mine Tonight”, “Whaling” and “Outlook for Thursday”. Doubtless those seven will all get rolled out on the night, as well as countless others.

Tickets are on sale from Ticketweb.co.uk (08700 600 100) for £15 +b/f.

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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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH

05 Brooke Fraser @ o2 Empire // Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT // 7-11 // £18.50
08 Lloyd @ HERD // Vibe Bar, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL // 8-1 // £4
21 Melic @ Borderline // Orange Yard, W1D 4JB // 7-11 // £8/10

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