Don't mention the war (I mean the rugby)It was a week of B’s once again. But this time, blockbusters, basketball, boats, beaches, bisque, binging, ballet, burns, brawls, bazaars, broken-bones, bungys, bowls and boo-hoos. Click here to read my weekly wrap with all the details.For those who haven’t been back to my website for a few days, we now have the full set of Caravan of Love photos. We’ve got two main galleries of images: “from Start to Warehouse party” and “from Stardome to Forte”. Click on the links to check them out. And get amongst the big swag of prizes I have this week and of course my weekly events guide which outlines some seriously cool stuff that is happening in the next 7 days. |
Thumbs Up To...Dave Elmsly, who won the Les Mills Takapuna membership and Brenna Pringle who took away the membership for the city branch. Marise Gemming and Emma Brown picked up the double passes to see the Breakers battle the Sydney Razorbacks. Stuart Tritt and Alex O’Riley got sent out the amazing party DVD/CD’s. |
Cool Things To Win1 x Double Pass to see the NZ Breakers do what the AB’s couldn’t; white-wash a lesser opponent, in this case it’s the Townsville Crocs. If you like basketball, pop “Breakers” In the subject line and mail me back. Please include your cell number, as I’ll call the winner Thursday morning.3 x Ku De Ta, a DVD/CD compliation. A little like Café Del Mar, but Ku De Ta has taken the beach club concept to giddy new heights. Ku De Ta is one of the most exciting and beautiful places to have a party in the world. This release follows last year’s highly successful overseas release and has again been delicately crafted with soft, jazzy and sensual tunes. Expect Latin sounds and sultry vocals as you are taken on a winding musical journey. For more info, check out www.myspace.com/kudetamusic. To be in to win a copy, just reply to this email with "Ku De Ta" in the subject line. 3 x Double Passes to “Excess” at Met and Code this Friday. It’s one of Sydney’s biggest club nights, and now it’s here. It will be a pile-driving night of filthy house and dirty electro, from Australasia’s best turntablists. Put “Excess” in the subject line and mail me back to go in the draw. 2 x Double Passes to “Thank Funk It’s Friday”, held at the Bacco Room in Toto’s Restaurant complex this Friday. It’s a night of the best funk and hip-hop music around, featuring Tangent (a 10 membered soul-groove big band) and the Base FM DJ’s. Mail me back with “Thank Funk” in the subject line to be in the running. 2 x Double Passes to “Sundown”. It’s finally back, the best summer party series in NZ. If you like amazing times with amazing people enter in this draw. It’s at Stonyridge Vineyard on October 20th. To possibly win put “Sundown” in the subject line and mail me. 5 x Single passes to “Sleepless”, my first party at SpyBar. It’s still 3 weeks away (October 27th), but each day I’m making it better. If you’d like to be one of a handful on the free door-list then mail me back with “Sleepless” in the subject line. |
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Wednesday October 10thThe Cut (Opening Night)Silo Theatre, In the big carpark, Lower Greys Ave, CBD Tickets $20 - $35 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz 8pm The Silo is a boutique theatre that must be experienced. When it’s combined with a gripping play, like “The Cut”, you are sure to have a captivating evening. The play provokes audiences to question their own responses to evil and guilt, and what it means to live in a world with a sombre/menacing vision for the future. It’s laced with wry humour, chilling accuracy and promises to grip audiences to the edge of their seats. |
Thursday October 11thDJ Mark PickeringChapel Bar & Bistro, 147 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby No Charge. 9pm – Late Mark has been DJing for over 20 years, and has played all over the world mixing deep electro house with original 80's bass-lines and progressive sounds. He’s a great/fun guy and well worth checking out this Thursday. And/Or Asahi Sound Sessions. Fugu Sake Lounge at Blowfish, 144 Parnell Rd, Parnell No Charge. 8pm – Late Soul, R&B, Dub, Hip-Hop, Downtempo, Reggae etc. DJ Dylan C and The Morning Steppa are damn cool cats and can mix anything up and make it sound fabulous. The atmosphere, décor and food is great here, so stay a while. |
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Friday October 12thThe Cellar Dance PartyMudbrick Vineyard, Church Bay Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island Entry $25 on the door. 6pm – 12am I went to Mudbrick for the first time last weekend. It’s the gem in Waiheke’s crown when it comes to views, absolutely breathtaking. Best to catch the 5pm ferry and come to watch the sunset before getting some serious dancing and vino appreciation done. And/Or Thank Funk It’s Friday Bacco Room, Toto’s Restaurant, 53 Nelson St, CBD Entry $10, on the door. 10pm – Late The venue really matches the music and crowd well, so the atmosphere is welcoming. Not a ragey party but one with varying funk and hip-hop beats from international artists. Watch-out you may not leave till it’s light outside. And/Or Excess Dance Party – Filthy House & Dirty Electro Met & Code Bars, Cnr Shortland and High St, CBD Entry $20, on the door. 10pm – 7am Code’s been closed for ages, now it’s back better than ever. Tonight is launch night and the team they have over from Sydney will really do a number on us. NZ’s best will also be on the decks, so rest up and I’ll see you on the dance floor. |
Saturday 13th OctoberSoniktonik’s 2nd BirthdayInk Bar, 268 K’Rd, Newton Entry $10, on the door. 11pm – 7am I was at Sonik’s inception party, their 1st birthday and will now endeavour to get to this one. The Sonik crew are dedicated technoheads, and put on super-friendly parties with awesome vibes. Expect fat rolling bass-lines, fresh dirty techno and live vocals. And/Or Stomp Fu Bar, 166 Queen St, CBD Entry $10 on the door. 11pm – 6am I don’t promote this type of music, or this bar, often, but, I’ve been listening to some different tunes of late and DJ CXL and Penfold rock! Tonight they lay down the fattest R&B and Hip-hop on the planet. |
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Sunday October 14thAvondale MarketAvondale Racecourse, Ash St, Avondale No Charge. 6am – 12pm It’s a blimmin’ good market that doesn’t get enough hype. It’s massive, cheap and has everything you could ever expect from a market. And/Or Just Friends Jazz Masonic Tavern, 29 King Edward Parade, Devonport No Charge. 3 – 6pm After a hard session on the turps, or at the Avondale market, come here and chill. Most of the guide getting crew only comes here when the “Sounds Of Summer” dance party is on here. If you come any other time it’s quaint, friendly and a great place to dread the inevitable Monday morningitis. Picture listening to live Jazz as you sip a cold one in the sun overlooking the ocean. |
Monday October 15thAuckland Architecture Week 07 (Begins)Britomart Pavillion, Downtown Auckland (Unless otherwise stated) Entry costs vary; go to www.architectureweek.co.nz for details. There’s an exciting line-up of exhibitions, guest speakers, tours and debates. Everyone is catered for, from boring conservatives to zany uni students. |
Tuesday October 16thPitch DrinksPitch Bar, 57 Pitt St, CBD, Newton No Charge, 5 – 8pm Pitch Bar is an urban lounge with geometric décor (mostly red) and sophisticated sounds. Everything complements each other, so you feel at ease lounging on one of the stylish sofas as you drift away to the groovy beats. |
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Up And Coming Fun TimesOctober 17th, Touch Compass 10th Birthday, Maidment TheatreOctober 18th, NZ Music Awards, Aotea Centre October 18th, Groove Academy, Spy Bar October 18th, Oktoberfest, Bluestone Room October 18th, NBL NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers October 19th, NZ Argentine Tango Champs, Auckland Town Hall October 20th, Miss Lingere Model 2007, Stonyridge Veineyard October 20th, Sundown Dance Party, Stonyridge Vineyard October 21st, Grand Tango Ball, Hopetoun Alpha October 21st, Matakana Sheep Shearing Contest, Matakana House October 25th, Chapel’s 2nd Birthday, Chapel Bar & Bistro October 25th, Hootchy Kootchy Girls Burlesque Show, The Classic October 25th, Diwali Festival Of Lights (begins), Auckland central October 27th, Marty’s Guide pres. Sleepless Dance Party, SpyBar October 27th, Chinese Laundry Dance Party, Met & Code October 28th, Auckland Marathon, Auckland October 28th, Parent & Child Show, ASB Showgrounds October 28th, Manzone, Freemans Bay Hall Movember 1st, Movember (begins). Get growing your moustaches guys! Movember 1st, NBL NZ Breakers v Brisbane Bullets Movember 3rd, Phoenix Dance Party, Galatos Movember 6th, Melbourne Cup Day Party, Ellerslie Racecourse Movember 8th, NBL NZ Breakers v Singapore Slingers Movember 9th, “Blue” Boat Party, Auckland Harbour |