A refreshing drink

Print this story Note: updated with new dates Popular Australia pop rock group Lime Cordiale is set to hit the stage in Christchurch August 30. Formed in 2009, the band consists of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, with various touring members. After an explosive 12 months, Lime Cordiale will play its latest album live in […]

All that jazz: Big Band Festival

Print this story Dust off your dancing shoes because the Christchurch Big Band Festival is gearing up for its 14th annual musical extravaganza this Labour weekend. Through rain, shine, earthquakes and now a global pandemic; the sweet sounds of smooth jazz will be gracing the city’s ears during the unique five-day music festival.     […]

Super Summer Sound

Print this story The wide appeal of Kiwi supergroup L.A.B is making waves here and abroad. Metropol catches up with lead guitarist and vocalist Joel Shadbolt ahead of their Christchurch show. L .A.B, pronounced as each letter, but representative of a laboratory where pioneering ideas are cooked up, is behind one of the country’s most […]

Jackie Clarke’s southern sounds

Print this story We caught up with powerhouse vocalist Jackie Clarke ahead of her 2021 trip down our way for Selwyn Sounds.     You’re heading down our way for Selwyn Sounds in Lincoln in 2021! How excited are you and what are you looking forward to the most?! I’m so thrilled to be part […]

Psychedelic Sounds: Ocean Alley

Print this story Almost 10 years since its formation, popular Australian band Ocean Alley has more than 250 million streams under its recording belt, sold out headline shows around the world and become a major festival mainstay. While their last album tour for Chiaroscuro saw the band play more than 200 shows around the world, […]

Keep the faith

Print this story It’s been 10 years since Faith No More last hit New Zealand, but that’s about to change with the five-piece Californian rock band set to head down south in May.     Bassist Bill Gould says the band – which is performing just seven arena shows across New Zealand and Australia – […]

Folk Fan-Favourites

Print this story Award-winning Canadian contemporary folk band The East Pointers returns next month to awaiting die-hard Kiwi fans   We have a double pass to see The East Pointers up for grabs. To be in the draw, head to the Metropol Facebook page and tag your ‘plus one’. Winners drawn: 26 March. Their Australasian […]

The All Girl Big Band

Women inspiring women: The All Girl Big Band

Print this storyThe All Girl Big Band (AGBB) drew a crowd of more than 4,000 when they performed at Ingham’s Lazy Sundays event in February. “They were dancing on the grass,” says AGBB Musical Director and alto saxophonist Lana Law. “What a buzz!” With an eye to maximising their exposure, the band – described as […]