Flamingos return

The newly reunited Dave McArtney & the Pink Flamingos will play a show at the Bacco Room on August 14 as well as supporting the Proclaimers and B52s later in the year.

Original members McArtney and bassist Paul Woolright will be joined by singer Dianne Swan, guitarist Johnny Fleury, drummer Steve Clarkson, and keyboardist Stu Pearce for the show.

Tickets cost $20 from www.eventfinder.co.nz

Meanwhile, following a sold-out show at Auckland's Kings Arms in January, British electronic noise makers Metronomy also make a return to Auckland on October 6 and Wellington on October 7.

Tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz and Real Groovy stores.