This is part of a nationwide album release tour celebrating the release of “This Material World” Sonic Delusion’s 4th studio album.
When: Fri 12 May 2017, 8:00pm–10:30pm
Where: Old School Arts Centre, 11 Stewart St, Raglan, Waikato
Restrictions:All Ages
Ticket Information: General Admission: $15.00 (Door Sales Only

Too funky for folk and too folky for funk – that’s Sonic Delusion’s Latin-infused, pop-laced “funky electroacoustic folk”. Sonic Delusion’s frontman Andre Manella uses his well-worn loop pedal to spontaneously create layers of rhythm, tone and vocals.
​The Swiss-Kiwi electro-folk raconteur “easily carves out his own unapologetically ambitious and intriguingly experimental sound.”
“Catchy loops invite plenty of dancing and hip swaying… a sensual delight to the ears.”

In May of 2017, to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of Head Like a Hole’s debut album “13” Head Like a Hole will embark on an extensive 12 date national tour.
The Yot Club 9 Bow Street, Raglan, Raglan, Waikato
Friday 12 May 2017 8:00pm – 1:00am Buy Tickets
Part of Head Like A Hole — 25th Anniversary Tour

The tour will see the band playing this landmark kiwi rock album in its entirety across the country.
The original album will also be re-released on 180 gram heavy vinyl.
Head Like A Hole tumbled nude, loose and loud out of Wellington in 1990. Soon after pumping out their ‘Shitnoise’ cassette-only debut, word was spreading about their outrageous live shows and ‘fire-aim-ready’ approach to life. They were quickly signed by Wildside Records, and just like that, the countries most exciting rock n roll band had arrived, blown out your ear drums, taken a dump on the front porch, stolen the milk money, kissed your little sister and bunked off with your push-bike. Off we go!
Over the next decade they travelled at pace, releasing the albums ‘13’ (1992), ‘Flick Y’Self off Y’Self’ (1994), ‘Double Your Strength, Improve Your Health and Lengthen Your Life’ (1996) and ‘Are ya Gonna Kiss It or Shoot It?’ (1998). Constant airplay on commercial and student radio, a slew of stench-ridden “classic” videos and relentless touring saw them build a massive pyramid. Just jokes, they didn’t build a pyramid at all – they built a loyal fan-base across New Zealand, Australia, and Europe. Their shows were epic, unpredictable and swinging. Crazy-eyed punk-rock-n-roll with a crooked smile and good pants. This wasn’t rehashed pub-rock or limp wristed pop schmaltz – it felt like some new rock frontier where Judas Priest met Doctor Seuss and shared a joint.
If it could happen to a band, it happened to Head Like A Hole. Breakdowns, shakedowns, arrests, demon worship, drugs, psychotic implosions, more drugs, in-fighting, death, financial ruin – select all. If this sounds dangerous, it fucking well was. By 2000 it was all over, the fat lady had sung. A two disk ‘Best Of’ album was released entitled ‘Blood On the Honky Tonk Floor, ’ and the survivors all went their separate ways.
You can’t keep a good man down they say, and the same it would seem is true for very very bad men. In 2008 the lads were asked to consider reforming for Vodafone’s’ 2009 ‘Homegrown’ music festival. Years of therapy, reflection and bingo must have fixed something ‘cause the gig was a knock-out and was followed up with a National tour soon after.
Back on the horse (but not back on the Horse), in 2012 they released ‘Blood Will Out’. Their first album in a decade was worth the wait, God damn it! With the grunty ‘Swagger of Thieves’ and catchy-like-the-pox ‘Glory Glory (Hallelujah)’ proving again that they aren’t just a brutal live act but a force to be reckoned/wrestled/cuddled with in the studio. It’s rare for any act to find this kind of form, let alone on the gravy stroke.
2015 saw them back in the studio and hotter than a fox in a forest fire – 6th studio album ‘Narcocorrido’ (Spanish for Drug Ballad) was supported by a national tour and shows in Australia.
2017 looks to be a very busy year for the band with recording well underway for their highly anticipated 7th studio album in addition to the “13” anniversary tour and album re-release.
“With a bit of perspective 25 years on it’s easier to break history up into chunks but Narcotics, Noise, and Nakedness pretty much sums up Head Like A Hole when that album was released, it’s a fairly accurate description. The bands have been through a lot and what hasn’t killed us has made us stronger – a cliche I know, but it’s f*cking true. We are going out on the road again on the back of the 25th anniversary, and we’re going to play the entire 13 album for the first time ever. These songs reflect a very specific era for Head Like A Hole and we’re looking forward to a bit of the old time travel.”
– Booga Beazley

Limited tickets available include complimentary return shuttle from Hamilton to Raglan.

When:Fri 12 May 2017, 8:30pm–11:00pm
Where:Raglan Club, 22 Bow St, Raglan, Waikato
Restrictions:R18
Ticket Information:
General Admission: $40.00 (Additional fees may apply)
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Website: Banished Music

Out on the tar sealed and gravelly roads this April and May, legendary Dunedin pop group The Chills have announced their embarkation on a vigorous and far-reaching New Zealand tour.

Stopping in major musical centres Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, as well as key outreaches such as Whanganui, Paekakariki, Queenstown, Napier, Raglan, Mount Maunganui, and a performance in Invercargill as part of the Southland Festival Of The Arts.
Fronted by the rare talent of Martin Phillipps, The Chills were originally formed in 1980 and had a revolving cast of band members with Phillipps remaining the only constant. His knack for writing fantastic pop songs led to chart hits back home and a cult following around the world.
With early releases via the legendary NZ label Flying Nun, The Chills produced a number of critically acclaimed recordings such as the single “Pink Frost” (their first hit) from the compilation album Kaleidoscope World and “Wet Blanket” from the LP Brave Words.
The energy of their live performances is the central reason why The Chills are remembered fondly in all thirty-nine of the countries that they have thus far visited. It’s the combination of this and the consistent quality of their songs which have established The Chills as one of the most well-known New Zealand groups to date – particularly in the US, UK and Europe.
They are joined by fellow Dunedin alumni and SIlver Scroll/Taite Prize finalist Anthonie Tonnon, who’s current live show combines a performance art-inspired approach to stagecraft, home-soldered technology, and dance moves.
Catch the band at a venue near you this April/ May:
Banished Music, Radio Hauraki and Undertheradar.co.nz present
The Chills Vigorous and Far-reaching New Zealand tour
With support from Anthonie Tonnon*
– April 26th – San Fran, Wellington
– April 27th – St. Peter’s Hall, Paekakariki
– April 28th – The Cabana, Napier
– April 29th – The Royal Wanganui Opera House, Whanganui**
– May 4th – Blue Smoke, Christchurch
– May 5th – The Scottish Hall, Invercargill***
– May 6th – The Sherwood, Queenstown
– May 11th – Totara St, Mount Maunganui
– May 12th – The Raglan Club, Raglan
– May 13th – The King’s Arms, Auckland
*Anthonie Tonnon plays all shows except Queenstown.