Weekly Roundup: Friday 12th June

Gigs are well and truly back, as proven by last night's re-opening rager at Tāmaki Makaurau's freshly repainted and very crammed Whammy Bar. We're raring to get amongst it post-lockdown and welcomed with open arms a tidal wave of local show announcements, to keep our world class live scene buzzing while international artists are currently barred from our shores. We kept our focus mainly on breaking events news this week, along with featuring local legend and snack lover Roy Irwin's excellent interview with US songwriting superstar Phoebe Bridgers – chatting about her upcoming new album Punisher, their shared love for 100 Gecs and her hatred of Eric Clapton (go listen to Irwin's superb new self-titled album here). Consider it your civic duty to support NZ's artists and venues by going out and having a great time at a gig this weekend!

WEEKEND GIG PICKS:

Friday 12th June

Auckland: The Bads, Dylan Storey - The Wine Cellar
Auckland: Pachucos Collective Live - Ponsonby Social Club
Auckland: BLM Fundraiser w/ Eno x Dirty, Shiraz & LSJ + more - Whammy Bar
Wellington: Club AfroLatino presents: A journey through Latin America - MOON
Wellington: Bass As My Witness - Valhalla

Saturday 13th June

Auckland: Rio Funk (Level 1 Party) - Saint Alice
Auckland: Hermione Johnson, Ro Rushton-Green, Drummy - Audio Foundation
Auckland: Raylee Bradfield, Keeley Shade, Montgomery - The Wine Cellar
Wellington: Eight Eyed Orchid, Secrets Of The Sun, Planet Hunter - Valhalla
Wellington: Arjuna Oakes, Miss Cressida, Violet Hirst, Inhouse - San Fran
Christchurch: St. Peter's Thursday, Two Bishop Cult, Pretty Dumb - darkroom

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