If you made a list of people who have made a significant impact on Tauranga's music scene in the last 20 years Tim Julian would be close to the top.He is a keyboard... Read More

First up, I wanted to have a word about the now-relocated McLaren Valley Festival. And that word is 'Aaaaaaaarrrrggggghhhh!”. Selling tickets before resource... Read More

I've been thinking a bit about nostalgia recently. Frankly, I'm not a fan (though I remember those halcyon days when I was...) No, dammit, I don't. We don't do nostalgia... Read More

There's nothing better to write about than new local albums.This week we've got the first review of rhythm and blues proponents Brilleaux's new album, and there's... Read More

It's all good news this week - the most exclusive little party in Tauranga is coming up and we have free tickets to give away!Actually, all the tickets are free.... Read More

The thing that has struck me, though it has been slowly building over the past couple of years, is the huge increase of relatively small specialist music events... Read More

Graham Brazier. Damn. RIP Graham.I realise it's been more than a week and everyone knows that Graham died, but it just seems wrong not to say a few words about someone... Read More

You're probably also sick of me writing about the blues. Or, specifically, about blues shows in Tauranga. There do seem to have been an inordinate number recently.... Read More

I worry about the residents of Pongakawa; it must be hard living in a den of iniquity.Who would have thought? I have friends in Pongakawa and they seem like perfectly... Read More

We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. This week it's gigs again. More gigs than you can shake a stick... Read More

You might recognise Neil Billington, but you may not know why.Neil, who is coming to town next weekend to perform at the Tauranga Art Gallery, is one of the finest... Read More

The most memorable film I ever saw was ‘Satantango': black and white, in Hungarian, seven hours long. It was an experience like no other, 20 years ago now,... Read More