/WhatsOn - calendar of upcoming shows in Auckland.
Event Guides
http://www.loudmouth.co.nz/ - the definitiveNew Zealand gig guide
http://www.viewauckland.co.nz/ - the Aucklanders' guide to Auckland
Music Stores
Marbeks
The old boys on the block - Marbeks has been around since 1934. They have 2 stores in the QueensArcade down the bottom of QueenStreet. One store is for popular music while the other is classical and what they call 'interactive' = DVDs and games.
Phone: +64 9 379 0444
http://marbeks.co.nz/
RealGroovy
The closest thing in NZ to a music megastore, Real Groovy is new on the ground floor and used in the lower level. Also carry DVDs, Games, Books, and mags as well as having a nice vinyl collection. Good place to pick up all the info on who's playing where and when. They also sell tickets to shows. Also have shops in Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. More...
BeatMerchants
Vinyl and cds, lots of the latest Hip hop, reggae, garage/two step, drum'n'bass.
31 Victoria St east, Auckland Central. Phone 302 2328 Fax +64 9 302 2018
Hours of Business: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9 to 6; Fri 9 to 8; Sat 10 to 5; Sun 1 to 5
http://www.beatmerchants.co.nz
LowpassRecords
Shop 2, Ground Floor 203 Karangahape Rd, Newton
PlayMusic
Shop 18-19 St.Kevins Arcade, 179-183 Karangahape Road. P.O.Box 68-495 Newton
phone / fax:64 9 3684233
http://www.playmusic.co.nz/
Music Venues
DogsBollix, Newton Rd (K Rd End), Cnr Abbey St
KingsArms, 59 France St, Newton. Ph 373 3240
FuBar, 166 QueenStreet, CBD
Galatos, 17 Galatos Street. Newton
Shadows, University of Auckland Campus
Local Bands
Radio
Beach Radio - 99.4, Waiheke Island
bFM - 95, Auckland
NZ Music on the Web
Zines
CherryRed - old school DIY look, available from RealGroovy. Online @: http://www.myspace.com/cherryredmagazine

