The 16-strong Fly My Pretties Cast for 2009 has been announced!

Mixing some of NZ's favourite musicians along with upcoming talent, Fly My Pretties features original members Barnaby Weir (The Black Seeds), Jarney Murphy, Mike Fabulous, Nathan ‘Nato’ Hickey, Tessa Rain, and fresh faces Anna Coddington, Eva Prowse, L.A. Mitchell, Lisa Tomlins, Mara T.K, Nigel Patterson, Paul McLaney (Gramsci), Ryan Prebble, Tom Watson (Cassette) and Riki Gooch and Rio Hunuki-Hemopo (TrinityRoots).

Tickets are selling fast meaning a second show has now been announced for Wellington on Saturday 13th June. Playing a full new show, followed by a jam session of previous Fly My Preties classics, you don't want to miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary experience!

Grab your Fly My Pretties tickets here!
Christchurch Fri 22 May - Isaac Theatre Royal
Dunedin Fri 29 May - The Regent
Auckland Thurs 4 June, Fri 5 June, Sat 6 June - SKY CITY Theatre
Wellington Fri 12 June, Sat 13 June - St James Theatre

Special thanks to 42BELOW, SKYCITY, Red Bull, Tuborg, Ticketek, Phantom, C4 and the bNet.

For more info visit Loop

Enter the Tuborg comp below to win big! Text your email address to 444.

Rhian Sheehan - Standing In Silence

What they're saying so far...

"A masterpiece, a five-star album; something every New Zealand home should have ... it almost qualifies as a religious experience" NZ Musician

"Spine tingling... a tsunami of sound. Sheehan, take a bow, you’ve nailed it."
The Dominion Post *****

"Superbly lush soundscapes with truly off-the-charts production value."
Rip It Up

"A stunningly static, beautifully textured, listening experience... it devours and envelopes you. For fans of Sigur Ros or Boards of Canada." NZ Herald

"A big, bold, beautiful album, exquisitely epic and happy to wait for you to discover it.” North & South Magazine

"Accomplished, evocative and sustained... the finest release I’ve had the privilege to review this year." The Silent Ballet Magazine, USA

"Guarantees a fulfilling state of reflection... finally climaxing in an euphonious tone." Groove Guide

You can get Standing In Silence now from LOOPshop or iTunes

Win tickets to see Marcelo D2 in AKL

Flying direct from Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo D2, one of the pioneers of Latin American hip hop is coming to get you bouncing in Auckland on May 27! Marcelo D2 has worked with the likes of will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas and Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, and performed alongside Stevie Wonder and Erykah Badu. Marcelo D2 will be performing with a five piece band and former DMC scratch champ DJ Nuts. It's gonna be hot so make sure you're there!

To win two tickets tell us what your favourite part of Brazilian culture is and you're in the draw! Entries close May 1.

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