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DJ/DANCE
Local drum'n'bass promoters The Mashup Mafia are doing their bit for
those in need this Christmas. This Thursday they have brought over British DJ/producer Futurebound and will be donating all proceeds to the Auckland City Mission. Along with Matrix, Futurebound released American Beauty this year. Also on
the bill is a host of local DJ talent and MC King Kapisi. Dance for a good cause.
Futurebound - The Carpark, Auckland, December 18
COMEDY
Rhys Darby has just finished filmingthe second series of runaway
international hit comedy series Flight of the Conchords. And he's been in major films with Jim Carrey, Emma Thompson and Bill Nighy. Now he's home for Christmas. Darby will perform his stand-up comedy at SkyCity Theatre this weekend. For a sneak preview, pick up a copy of his DVD,
Imagine That.
Rhys Darby - SkyCity Theatre, Auckland Central, December 20
ROCK
Supergroove and Elemeno P warm up for their big summer tour with the first gig at Auckland's Powerstation tomorrow night. With their hit song
Baby C'mon etched in our minds because of cellphone ads, a high-energy
music video and plenty of radio play, Elemeno P will be itching to hit the road. And with Supergroove you get another big crowd-pleaser.
Supergroove and Elemeno P, Deja Voodoo - Powerstation, Auckland
Central, December 19
ROCK
Op Shop, the big winners at this year's NZ Music Awards, start a tour today with raucous rockers Autozamm in support. Warm up those vocal chords because the Jason Kerrison-fronted band will come loaded with their singalong hits. Westie comedian Ewen Gilmour performs at selected shows.
Op Shop, Autozamm - Browns Bay, Auckland, The Brownzy, December 18; Hamilton, Altitude Bar, December 19; more dates at www.eventfinder.co.nz
FASHION
The symbiotic bond between music and fashion is shown again tonight. Serena Fagance presents her summer collection with a fashion show at the newly refurbished Pull Bar, followed by a lively party. Fagance designs clothes for bands Bionic Pixie, Charlie Ash and The Naked and Famous, and anyone who has seen these bands - and their outfits - knows
there will be some funky threads on display tonight.
Fashion Show and Party - Pull Bar, K Rd, December 18
DJ/DANCE
Breaks, electro house, and drum`n'bass fans will be treated to Concord Dawn's only Auckland show this summer. To be held at K Rd club Coherent this Saturday, they are joined by British breaks stars Atomic Hooligan who have recently remixed NERD and Underworld, and have a fresh new album out. Plus enjoy more local drum`n'bass from Trei, and hard-hitting electronica from Greg Churchill and Angela Fisken.
Christmas Carnage - Coherent, K Rd, December 20
ROCK
Auckland band Luger Boa come out swinging with their album Mutate Or
Die. The album release show is tonight at the Auckland Boxing association Stadium, and the gig is preceded by two three-round bouts of mixed martial arts. Lead by former D4 frontman Jimmy Christmas, Luger Boa are on the rise, with a set at Big Day Out locked in.
Luger Boa Album Release Party - Auckland Boxing Association Stadium, Auckland Central, December 18
MARKETS
For an alternative to the hustle of the major malls, Auckland's Aotea Markets are open everyday leading into Christmas. As a result of the Aotea Square construction project, December 24 will be the last chance to enjoy the markets before they close down. For sale are New Zealand designer clothing, handicrafts, giftware, and some of the best butter chicken in town.
Aotea Square Markets - Aotea Square, off Queen St, daily until December 24, 10am-6pm.