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March 30, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to Strung Out & Pears

Alright, a good game is a quick one – here’s a chance to win tickets to see Strung Out and Pears in Auckland tonight or Wellington tomorrow night. That’s right, the bands play Auckland tonight, Thursday, March 31 at The Kings Arms and Wellington’s San Fran, tomorrow, April 1. Both shows are “full album” gigs […]
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March 5, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to Tami Neilson in Wellington (Friday, March 11, 2016)

This Friday, March 11, Tami Neilson & Her Hot Rockin’ Band of Rhythm! hits the stage of the San Fran for a show that has every chance of being spectacular. Why? Because, with both Dynamite! and Don’t Be Afraid Tami, and band, have released two kick-ass albums. And there’s been so many shows over the […]
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February 21, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to see J Mascis

This week J Mascis will play three shows in New Zealand (Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland).  He’ll also play Dunedin next Sunday, March 1. On behalf of Plus1 Touring Off The Tracks has one double-pass for one lucky reader. You can choose the show you want to attend – Christchurch (Thursday, February 26), Wellington (Friday, February […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Akld, Bodega, ChCh, Dinosaur Jr., Duxlive, Free, Giveaway, Heavy Blanket, J, J Mascis, Promo, The Studio, Wgtn, Win, Win Tickets, Win Tickets to see J Mascis ·

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February 10, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to see Michael Franti & Spearhead

Michael Franti & Spearhead will be performing three shows in New Zealand on the back of their Bluesfest appearances in Australia. Off The Tracks has one double-pass for one lucky reader. You can choose the show you want to attend – Christchurch (Thursday, March 26), Wellington (Friday, March 27) or Auckland (Sunday, March 29). Leave […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Bluesfest, Competition, Franti, Free, Giveaway, Michael Franti, Promo, Spearhead, Win, Win Tickets, Win Tickets to see Michael Franti & Spearhead ·

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December 9, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to See King Brothers In Wellington

Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, Japan’s King Brothers will play a stonking set at the San Fran with Auckland band, THE DHDFDS (see here for ticket details and full gig info). Should be a rowdy-good time. And for one lucky Off The Tracks reader I have one double-pass to giveaway. To be in to win just […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2014, Gig, Giveaway, Japan, King Brothers, San Fran, Wednesday December 10 2014, Wellington, Win Tickets, Win Tickets to See King Brothers In Wellington ·

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November 17, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets To Nick Cave Film Screening and Q&A (Auckland)

Thanks to Trigger Publicity I have one double pass to the Auckland screening of the Nick Cave film 20,000 Days On Earth (click there for my review of the movie). This is a special screening where Nick Cave will appear and host a Q&A directly after the film. To be in to win leave a […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged $20, 000 Days On Earth, Auckland, Cave, December 6, Documentary, Film, Film Screening, Free, Giveaway, Movie, Nick Cave, Q&A, Win, Win Tickets ·

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June 4, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

The Purple Jazz Hues in the Dawning of Dawn of Midi with Aakaash Israni

Last year’s album, Dysnomia by Dawn of Midi arrived too late (to my ears) to make my list of favourite albums from 2013 but it’s been high on that list, high on rotate, for all of 2014. Their announcement as part of this year’s Wellington Jazz Festival was the thing that really sold me on […]
Posted in Blog · Tagged Aakaash Israni, dance music, Dawn of Midi, Dysnomia, Interivew, Jazz, Jazz Festival, Live Jazz, Opera House, Trio, Wellington Jazz Festival 2014, Win Tickets ·

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May 26, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to see Bella Kalolo and The Soul Symphony

One of the highlights of this year’s Jazz Festival will be Bella Kalolo and The Soul Symphony. I have one double-pass to the show for one lucky Off The Tracks reader. To be in to win check out my review of Bella’s album and leave a comment here below naming the song that was written […]
Posted in Miscellany · Tagged Bella Kalolo, Bella Kalolo and The Soul Symphony, Competition, Giveaway, Jazz Festival, Opera House, Promo, The Soul Symphony, Wellington, Wellington Jazz Festival 2014, Win Tickets, Without The Paper ·

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May 21, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to see Joshua Redman in Wellington

Joshua Redman is performing as part of this year’s Wellington Jazz Festival. As one of the international headliners he will perform with The Joshua Redman Quartet on Thursday, June 5, 8pm at the Wellington Opera House. I have one double-pass to the show for one lucky Off The Tracks reader. To be in to win […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Competition, Giveaway, Jazz, Jazz Festival, Joshua Redman, Joshua Redman Interview, Joshua Redman Quartet, Opera House, Promo, Saxophone, Wellington Jazz Festival 2014, Wgtn, Win, Win Tickets, Win Tickets to see Joshua Redman in Wellington ·

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September 26, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

The Rob Schneider Interview

I find myself on the phone with Rob Schneider. He called me, left me a message. He calls you – sorts his own interviews. I like that. And, when I call him back I get to tell him I was held up because I was talking to Elvis Costello. He likes that. “Wow, how is […]
Posted in Blog, Interviews · Tagged Actor, Adam Sandler, Comedian, Comedy, Competition, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, Film Star, Giveaway, Interview, NZ Tour, Rob Schneider, SNL, Stand Up, Stand-up Comedy, The Animal, The Hot Chick, The Rob Schneider Interview, The Waterboy, Win Tickets ·

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July 26, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to The Crowd: Film with Live Score

A chance for Aucklanders to win a couple of tickets to see The Crowd at the Film Festival this Sunday afternoon, 2pm at SkyCity Theatre. The Crowd, made in 1928, is being screened with a brand new live score. Directed by King Vidor, The Crowd is a silent film set in the machine-age metropolis of […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Auckland, Cloudboy, Giveaway, Johannes Contag, Karlo Margetic, New Zealand International Film Festival, NZFF, SkyCity, The Crowd, Win Tickets ·

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February 20, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to Cat Power in Wellington

This Saturday, February 23, Cat Power will play Wellington’s Town Hall. And thanks to Mystery Girl I have one double-pass to offer for a lucky Off The Tracks reader. To be in to win all you have to do is leave a comment below telling me your favourite Special Guest: Five Albums I’m Loving post […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2013, Cat Power, Chan Marshall, February 23, Five Albums I'm Loving Right Now, Giveaway, Mystery Girl, Off The Tracks, Saturday, Sun, The Covers Record, Town Hall, Win Tickets ·

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