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February 8, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Win A Double Pass to the Eric Clapton Documentary – Life In 12 Bars

To celebrate the New Zealand theatrical release of Life In 12 Bars the new feature-length Eric Clapton documentary Madman NZ has given me five double passes for fans. The film will be screening in New Zealand from February 15-28 at selected theatres. To be in to win it is this simple: Write a comment below […]
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November 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to TEETH – This Friday: 11/11/16

The band TEETH is a quarter of a way through its 4-week residency at Meow in Wellington. The first show was fantastic. A great band (Luke Buda, Thomas Callwood, David Long and Ant Donaldson) knocking out top new songs. This week’s gig has a replacement opening act: Terror of the Deep are stepping up as […]
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October 9, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to Soulfest in Auckland

Soulfest – it’s going to be good, so, so good – I had to give it another plug just recently because I’m so excited about the chance to see Kamasi Washington (given how great The Epic is) but it’s hard picking just one favourite act on that bill. The good folk at the Soulfest have […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Auckland, Competition, Free Tickets, GA, Giveaway, Hip-Hop, Jill Scott, Kamasi Washington, Mary J. Blige, Miguel, R'n'B, Soul, Soulfest, Win, Win Tickets to Soulfest in Auckland ·

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April 12, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to Midge Ure

This week and next Midge Ure will perform for the first time in New Zealand since Ultravox was here in 1982. His solo shows in Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland and Nelson will see him playing the great range of hits he’s had a hand in. Thanks to Plus1 Off The Tracks can treat one lucky reader […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Acoustic, Auckland, Boh Runga, Christchurch, Competition, Free Tickets, Giveaway, Midge Ure, Nelson, Plus1, Solo, Thin Lizzy, Ultravox, Visage, Wellington, Win, Win Tickets to Midge Ure ·

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March 31, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to see David Gray

David Gray returns to New Zealand for three shows in April – he’s playing Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre, Wednesday April 8, Auckland’s ASB Theatre, Thursday April 9 and Christchurch’s Horncastle Arena, Friday April 10. Off The Tracks has one double-pass to give to one lucky reader. So if you’re keen to see David Gray leave […]
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March 25, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

The Doors: Feast of Friends

The Doors Feast of Friends Eagle Rock Entertainment/ Eagle Vision/Shock The Doors’ Feast of Friends was an impressionistic documentary feature made in 1968, shown a handful of times and then buried. So now it’s here on DVD for all to see and padded out with a few extras. The original film – Feast of Friends […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 1968, Competition, Documentary, DVD, DVD Review, Extra Features, Film, Giveaway, Music Doco, The Doors, The Doors Are Open, The End, TWO Free Copies, Win ·

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March 23, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Monty Python LIVE (mostly) – One Down Five To Go: DVD

Monty Python LIVE (mostly) – One Down Five To Go Director: Aubrey Powell Eagle Vision/Shock/Universal The Monty Python reunion – here it is on DVD. Wobbles and all. John Cleese sleepwalks a bit, fluffs a few of his lines, Eric Idle looks more like some moisty-palmed, mouth-breathing fan that’s snuck in, dressed as Eric Idle; […]
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March 17, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets To See Jordie Lane in Wellington

Jordie Lane returns to Wellington this Friday night, as part of his current NZ Tour. The Australian artist puts on a good show, he’s an engaging stage presence – great banter, good songs and it’s his first visit in a couple of year. I caught his last show here – thoroughly enjoyed it. Also he’s […]
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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 […]
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February 12, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to see Jurassic 5

Jurassic 5 will be performing three Bluesfest side shows in New Zealand. Off The Tracks has one double-pass for one lucky reader. You don’t want to miss out on seeing J5 live. Chali 2na was here late last year and that was good enough! But the full band show is something else. You can choose […]
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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 […]
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December 10, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Win Tickets to see Sage Francis In Wellington

Tonight, Thursday, December 11, Sage Francis returns to the stage at the San Fran (see here for ticket details and full gig info). Francis is a spoken-word artist and rapper. A performance poet, hip-hop artist and record label owner, political and social activist and repeat visitor to New Zealand. He always puts on a good […]
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