April 2025
My Pennyworth
'My Pennyworth' with 'Copper and Steel' opening. 'My Pennyworth' is Katikati-based Paul Hoggard and Penelope Rowsell who have been playing as ‘My Pennyworth’ now for some seventeen years, the multi-instrumentalist duo performing a real variety of music in a range of styles, rhythms and instruments. They are best described as singer-songwriters with their repertoire drawn from a folk and sometimes Celtic influence, with a rocky feel. Their arrangements, musicianship and vocals combine to make an impact much greater than their…
Find out more »Crossroads Tribute to Kendrick Lamar
Crossroads returns to 03 Sessions, this time honouring the monumental 10-year anniversary of Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly', originally released on 15 March 2015. Crossroads embodies the post-Dilla landscape of improvised music: harmonic impressionism, deep tone, and stern backbeat. Think Chris Dave, Pino Palladino, and Isaiah Sharkey at Blue Note. Think Art Blakey to Slum Village to D’Angelo to MJ. Think past Wynton Marsalis’ bedtime. Nick Pitts - Keys Cameron Finlay - Drums Joel Sangster - Bass ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03…
Find out more »Phoebe Rings
Phoebe Rings started with Crystal Choi in 2019, eager for an outlet after finishing jazz school. “I got very sick of jazz. I just didn’t want that sound anymore,” she adds, “Dream-pop was my favourite thing to listen to. It fits the vibe and visuals of where I wanted to go.” Graham Reid praises the ethereal fantasy: “If the occasion arises for you to take a few moments to let the world go, this is the EP for you.” Choi…
Find out more »Hoodoo Gurus
Our favourite Australians, Hoodoo Gurus, will rock across New Zealand in April for three concerts celebrating 40 years since their seminal debut album Stoneage Romeos. Plus1 is delighted to present Hoodoo Gurus live in New Zealand: Thurs 3 April – Meow Nui – WELLINGTON Friday 4 April – James Hay - CHRISTCHURCH Saturday 5 April – Powerstation – AUCKLAND The Plus1 48-hour presale begins 9am Tuesday 6th August at plus1.co.nz Tickets are on general sale at plus1.co.nz from 9am Thursday…
Find out more »Per Hammar
Per Hammar is a Swedish DJ, producer, and overall sound specialist who’s become a household name in the underground electronic music scene. As the mastermind behind his labels Dirty Hands, 10YEARS, and De Vloer, he constantly pushes boundaries, blending raw, dub-infused sounds with his unorthodox production techniques. A staple in Sweden's underground, Per’s high-energy DJ sets are known for their seamless fusion of forgotten vinyl treasures, often in his own re-edited versions, with the latest releases from the new generation…
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