Introducing UNO guest editors Mitch Lowe, Pato Alvarez, and Toby Burrows, aka music promoters with the mostest. WORDS JENNY RUDD / PHOTOS GARTH BADGER + SUPPLIED Imagine...

Jazz, calypso, rhythm and blues and more combine to create reggae, a sound that’s a little offbeat in the best possible way. WORDS JENNY RUDD...

If you like your gigs hot and heavy, prepare to start the year with a bang thanks to Storm the Gates. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY /...

Just a few of the massive names Mitch Lowe, Pato Alvarez and Toby Burrows have worked with – no big deal. PHOTO GARTH BADGER

Our insiders’ guide to cutting through the noise and getting noticed. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY / PHOTO GARTH BADGER As promoters, Mitch Lowe (below left) and Pato...

Come one, come all to Soper Reserve to enjoy some sweet melodies. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY / PHOTOS SHAUN ROSS This summer, the 4000-capacity Soper Reserve, located...

Behind every great concert is an equally great team. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY / PHOTOS TRACIE HEASMAN + SUPPLIED There’s so much awesome music to enjoy this...

Our favourite Canadian is returning for another tour – are you ready to hit the road to see him? WORDS ANNA RAWHITI-CONNELL / PHOTOS SHAUN ROSS...

Discover your dark side with this New Zealand first. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY / PHOTO ZACHARY MONTAGUE Heavy drum and bass, trap music fresh from the States...

Aotearoa’s love of electronica and drum and bass is growing by the gig. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY We knew we were onto something when we brought superstar...

Top talents join forces to pay tribute to a legend. WORDS ANNA RAWHITI-CONNELL / PHOTO CLAIRE GORDON Everybody knows somebody who’s had a Bob Marley poster...

Ohakune Mardi Gras has had a makeover – and it’ll just keep getting better. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY / PHOTOS SHAUN ROSS What do bangin’ drum and...

The Katchafire crew are back in the ’hood. WORDS ANNA RAWHITI-CONNELL / PHOTO LOGAN BELL Kiwi band of brothers and sons, Katchafire, have had a...

Five tips to live by when you’re overnighting at a music festival. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY / PHOTO TOBY BURROWS If you were going to ask anyone...

Introducing an agency that’s gathering a constellation of rising stars. WORDS DANIEL DUNKLEY / PHOTOS GARTH BADGER + SUPPLIED Tenfold is artist-management agency with a...

These bands are rugged, rowdy and ready to rumble. PHOTOS SUPPLIED Tattoos and piercings may no longer be the sole preserve of badasses, but don’t let...

Three’s not a crowd – it’s a party! Music promoters Mitch Lowe, Pato Alvarez and Toby Burrows work hard year-round to bring us the...

A celebration of roots, rock and reggae, the One Love Festival is a feel-good time. WORDS ANNA RAWHITI-CONNELL / PHOTOS SHAUN ROSS + SUPPLIED At 2018’s...

Dance like no one’s watching at an epic showcase of some of disco’s most memorable acts. WORDS ANNA RAWHITI-CONNELL / PHOTOS SUPPLIED Big hair, big shoes...

We’ll never be royal, but we definitely can get our groove on like one this summer. WORDS ANNA RAWHITI-CONNELL / PHOTOS SUPPLIED Turn it up, Harry!”...

Singular talent Tash Sultana owns the stage like no other. WORDS ANNA RAWHITI-CONNELL / PHOTO SUPPLIED I first saw Tash Sultana play at an Auckland gig last March....

The lead singer of a quirky Australian quintet shares his favourite local activities. PHOTO TYSON PERKINS Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost is a regular guest at...

Of all the acts playing at Bay Dreams, Cardi B and Peking Duk will be highlights. Be sure to eat at least one banana...

Yes, we love the beach and the outdoors, but what about when it's raining? Or your brain needs some exercise? Get yourself off to...