#new zealand concerts

[catherineparrish]

Foo Fighters @ Mt. Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand 20/01/2024

Photo by Danny Clinch.

Cussing and cigarettes, Jack Black, and 35,000 people’s love for rock and roll—Foo Fighters return to Auckland, New Zealand after six long years.

Riding the success of their 10th studio album, Foo Fighters were forced to delay their late 2022 tour to Australia and New Zealand when drummer Taylor Hawkins suddenly passed earlier in the year. There was some speculation that the band might retire after 25 years, but after a year of grieving (particularly for frontman Dave Grohl, whose mother also died in 2022) Foo Fighters announced that step-in drummer Josh Freese (The Vandals, Devo) would permanently be joining the band.

In what was their first show of 2024, Foo Fighters return exclusively to New Zealand and delight fans with one of their most dynamic performances to date. Although the set was evenly paced, sprinkled with new songs from last year’s studio album Here We Are (2023) and old classics to get everyone out of their seats, an almost 3 hour set was bound to have more than just a couple of highlights.

“Who came out and saw us when we played at that old speedway? That show was so loud it caused a seismic event,” said Grohl, referring to the volcanic-like tremor caused by the stamping feet of thousands of fans at Western Springs in 2011. “When I think about New Zealand, I think about an audience that can trigger an earthquake.”

It wasn’t the only time Grohl expressed his fondness for New Zealand, noting that he always has a great time whenever the band tours. Whilst Grohl shared stories with the crowd, the band teased snippets of songs from multiple artists (Metallica, The Ramones, Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails) throughout the set, and even surprised everyone with a special appearance from actor and singer Jack Black for a cover of AC/DC’s Big Balls.

But in amongst the party, there were sombre moments too, like an acoustic stripped back version of My Hero and a tribute for Hawkins that the band perform every night. “This was the first song we wrote together and his favourite,” Grohl told the crowd before performing Aurora. A few times the lights were dimmed and the stadium lit up like stars as the audience held their torches to the sky, providing the perfect atmosphere for the warm summer’s evening soundtrack.

When the crowd weren't swinging their arms in unison over their heads, they were screaming and thrashing their heads at the peak of all the fan favourites, from The Pretender, to Monkey Wrench, to Best of You and their faithful encore Everlong. It's hard not to admire such a resilient act as this band who can seemingly overcome any obstacle thrown their way. Welcome back, legends.

Review by Catherine Parrish.

[sofiaswaves]

Kelela perfoming at Powerstation in Auckland, New Zealand | ph. @theodoreholmsteadscott and @skooshball on Instagram (2023)

[joleneellarose]

I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE ABEL IN REAL LIFE

[onceuponmykpop]

When you find out P1Harmony is having a Concert in your country...

And you managed to get your hands on some tickets!!!

[official-new-zealand]

bros im going to a simple minds concert tmrw im so excited 😄

[gumnut-logic]

Auckland Thunderfam, report in before I go grey!

Those of you in Auckland please stay safe ::grabs all of you and my sister and family who were flooded out of their hotel room today::

Nutty

(who frets cos I do that)

[tokkias]

last night i had a dream that was the equivalent of the kris jenner "what if you just called taylor up" meme

[stevenvenn]

The Beths - Tiny Desk Concert Have you seen the charming Beths from New Zealand’s Tiny Desk Concert? So great. I love how Liz Stokes’ kiwi accent comes through on the songs. One of best bands out there today. Incredible songs and musicianship.  Worth your time.

[jeffcbliss]

Jemaine Clement (left) and Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords - Shoreline Amphitheatre; Mountain View, CA (6-29-16). @AJemaineClement @bret_rospective @fotc

Photo: Jeff Bliss

[cllnsllvn]

Māori Rock Drawings

Today, I joined a Meetup group on a walk in Waikari, 45 minutes north of Christchurch, to the Māori Rock Drawings at the Weka Pass Historic Reserve.

According to the Department of Conservation, Māori first explored the Weka Pass area about 1,000 years ago. The area was originally forested, and Māori would visit the area on their seasonal round for food gathering. Māori used the large overhanging limestone shelter as a temporary overnight camp. It was during these stays that they drew on the shelter wall, using charcoal from their fires and red ochre.

In 1929, at the direction of a museum director, some of the drawings were painted over with house paint in the name of "conservation," actually destroying the historical significance of the drawings and the site.

It was a beautiful walk, terminating with a trip across the way for coffee, drinks, and food.

Later that evening, Margaret and I attended Sparks, a free concert in Hagley Park featuring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Annie Crummer, Roslen Ulaula, and Harry Burt.

The evening ended with some incredible fireworks as the CSO performed the iconic Indiana Jones soundtrack!

[pastdaily]

Split Enz - Pinkpop Festival - 1980 - Past Daily Weekend Soundbooth

Coffee would be nice: https://pastdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/split-enz-live-pinkpop-fest-holland-1980.mp3 One of my favorite, and arguably most underrated bands of the 70’s and early 80’s. Split Enz were amazing to see live.I remember their first tour of the U.S., promoting the release of “Mental Notes” (which was called “Second Thoughts” in New Zealand and Australia). They played a…

[suchananewsblog]

Elton John concert canceled due to wild New Zealand weather

Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland on Friday caused disruptions throughout the city and an Elton John concert to be canceled just before it was due to start. About 40,000 people were expected to attend the evening concert at Mt Smart Stadium in New Zealand’s largest city. Thousands were already at the venue when organizers decided to cancel not long before John was due to take the stage…

[octobuh]

KENDRICK LAMAR - Last show of the Big Steppers tour

Auckland, New Zealand / 16th December 2022

[dealgemeneverwarring]

De Algemene Verwarring #76 - 27 June 2022

The seventy-sixth episode of De Algemene Verwarring was broadcast on Monday June 27, 2022, and you can listen to it by clicking on the Mixcloud widget below. And if that does not work, here’s the direct link to the Mixcloud page:

https://www.mixcloud.com/MedialabKortrijk/de-algemene-verwarring-76-27-juni-2022/

Pictured below is the Australian duo HTRK (pronounced ‘Hate Rock’). My first introduction with the band was when they played as the support act for Liars at De Kreun, according to the Wilde Westen archives in november 2007, so even before they released the Rowland S. Howard produced Marry Me Tonight album. Howard passed away just a few months after the release. Back then the band was still a trio with Sean Stewart on bass and sounded cold, repetitive and clinical with ice queen Jonnine Standish on vocals singing about sexual themes. Don’t get me wrong with the cold and clinical though, the album is still an absolute stunner and one of the records out of the bands discography I still play the most of all. After the untimely and sudden death of bassist Sean Stewart, the band continued as a duo and has undergone quite an evolution, as if they have been peeling off all the layers of their early music into what seems to be the essential: stripped down vocals, acoustic guitars, a silent hum in the background or Jonnine just snapping her fingers. It culminated in the release of last year’s “Rhinestones” LP - an album I finally picked up after the wonderful show of the band in Ghent a few weeks ago. It’s probably the most minimal and sparse sounding album of the band, that moves away from electronic music towards some sort of gothic folk - but it’s a wonderful record and I would recommend you to go buy a copy, you won’t regret it.

In this last episode of this season we’re looking forward to a few concerts the next few weeks (Stiff Richards, Low Life, June Of 44), we dance on the slow rhythms of Silent Servant and Chromatics, and we listen to new sounds of Schisms and super group Luster who just released their debut album on Morc Records. We’ll be back somewhere in August. Enjoy the summer! And beneath the photo you can find the playlist for the show. Enjoy!

Playlist:

Stiff Richards: Talk (LP “State Of Mind” on `Drunken Sailor Records, 2021)

Freddie & The Vangrails: Wij (LP “Never Really Cared” on Hopvil Records, 2020)

Green Hornet: Maxed Out (CD “Going Down” on Transformed Dreams, 2000)

Low Life: Real Man (LP “From Squats To Lots: The Agony And The XTC Of Low Life” on Alter, 2021)

Les Calamités: Vélomoteur (LP “Encore! 1983-1987” on Born Bad Records, 2022)

Sonic Youth: Tom Violence (LP “Evol” on Blast First, 1986)

The Chills: (Frantic) Drift World (LP The Chills/The Stones/The Verlaines/Sneaky Feelings “Dunedin Double” on Flying Nun, reissue from 2014, originally released in 1982)

The Stones: Something New (LP The Chills/The Stones/The Verlaines/Sneaky Feelings “Dunedin Double” on Flying Nun, reissue from 2014, originally released in 1982)

Chris Knox: SOS (“CD EP “One Fell Swoop & Undubbed” on Flying Nun Records & Mushroom Records, 1995)

June Of 44: Anisette (CD “Tropics And Meridians” on Quarterstick Records, 1996)

Rex: Come Down (CD “Rex” on Southern Records, 1995)

Schisms: Savage Vacuum (LP “Break Apart The Idea Of Separation” on Bergpolder, 2022)

Silent Servant: Invocation Of Lust (LP “Negative Fascination” on Hospital Productions, repress 2013, originally released in 2012)

HTRK: Sunlight Feels Like Bee Stings (LP “Rhinestones” on N&J Blueberries, 2021)

Luster: All Is Dark Inside  (LP “Luster” on Morc Records, 2022)

Chromatics: Nite (CD-R “Death Kiss”, not on label, self released by the band, 2006)

[freddiemercurylegendabovelegends]

April 12th, 1985 - Queen Story!

Auckland, New Zealand, Queen during an interview the day before the concert

'Works!' Tour

[the-east-art]

tag 10 people you want to get to know better (I started a new post cuz the other one was long haha)

I was tagged by: @geckosquid

Relationship status: In a relationship :3c

Favorite color: blue

Favorite food: Caesar Salad or my twins spicy Mac and Cheese

Song currently stuck in my head: The Kids Aren't Alright (my friend watched FOB in concert the other day and this was their 8ball song)

Last thing I Googled: Tales of Xillia 2 protag name

Time: 11:19 AM

Dream trip: I'm a basic bitch so Japan, but also I'd like to go to like the Great Lakes, Washington, New Zealand, or Alaska

Something I want: A ceramic wheel

People I’m tagging: @vidramon @stuckinthewrongworld @i-can-kazoo @inkycorvid @mewi-or-lara @subtleshenanigans @sanitys-rebellion @mewnia @yasmeensh @marenwithanm