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EntertainmentMarch 18

On the floor: Quakefest is coming

Well, this is the last On The Floor column. It's been 14 years, with a few name changes, but this piece, in this format, is gone.
On the floor: Quakefest is coming
On the floor: Quakefest is coming
EntertainmentMarch 11

On the floor: Classical take on pop

Andrew Keoghan, who grew up in Mosgiel, is a songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist living in Auckland.
On the floor: Classical take on pop
On the floor: Classical take on pop
EntertainmentFebruary 25

On the floor: Prayer takes wing

Dunedin sonic-rock three-piece Idiot Prayer depart their beloved South Island haunt for the first time in April to showcase their debut five-track EP.
On the floor: Prayer takes wing
On the floor: Prayer takes wing
EntertainmentFebruary 18

On the floor: A feast of D&B

Sammy's Entertainment Venue has presented many musical styles in Dunedin, but in coming weeks drum and bass is taking precedence, with touring artists from the US and UK.
On the floor: A feast of D&B
On the floor: A feast of D&B
EntertainmentFebruary 11

On the floor: Orientate yourself for Valentine's Day

Apart from Valentine's Day on Monday, it's looking like a quiet week on Dunedin's entertainment calendar - a period of calm before the storm of Orientation 2011.
On the floor: Orientate yourself for Valentine's Day
On the floor: Orientate yourself for Valentine's Day
EntertainmentFebruary 6

Entertainers will be everywhere at market

The number of performers for the Thieves Alley Market have again grown this year.
Entertainers will be everywhere at market
Entertainers will be everywhere at market
EntertainmentJanuary 28

On the floor: Sora Shima relishing chance to play Otago

Hamilton band Sora Shima has been making music since 2006, and is about to play its first gig in Dunedin.
On the floor: Sora Shima relishing chance to play Otago
On the floor: Sora Shima relishing chance to play Otago
EntertainmentJanuary 21

On the floor: Gather at the gully for a musical feast

American musician Azalia Snail joins a solid group of bands from Dunedin and Wellington playing at Dunedin's Bethunes Gully Music Festival next weekend.
On the floor: Gather at the gully for a musical feast
On the floor: Gather at the gully for a musical feast
EntertainmentJanuary 14

On the floor: Jordan Luck Band to headline at Catlins

Auckland may well be a super city and on the flight-path of the Big Day Out, but here in the south we're known for our staying power.
On the floor: Jordan Luck Band to headline at Catlins
On the floor: Jordan Luck Band to headline at Catlins
EntertainmentDecember 25

Whare Flat festival a unique family event

The Whare Flat Folk Festival was established in 1975 and is a major drawcard for folk musicians.
Whare Flat festival a unique family event
Whare Flat festival a unique family event
EntertainmentDecember 10

On the floor: Playing hooks

Many musicians have sporting hobbies as a sideline. Many's the time a few years back when some of the Flying Nun-style crowd would be barracking for Otago at Carisbrook.
On the floor: Playing hooks
On the floor: Playing hooks
EntertainmentDecember 3

On the floor: To be Pacific

From southern Pacific Island musicians, to North Island werewolves, this week Dunedin has it all.
On the floor: To be Pacific
On the floor: To be Pacific
EntertainmentNovember 19

On the floor: Julia Deans on patrol around NZ

Julia Deans is on the road again. Her tour started last night in Timaru, and she plays at Chicks tonight. She is performing songs from her debut solo album, Modern Fables, in shows throughout NZ.
On the floor: Julia Deans on patrol around NZ
On the floor: Julia Deans on patrol around NZ
EntertainmentNovember 12

On the floor: Moa sightings in South expected

Singer-songwriter Anika Moa is well known for her loose sense of humour when performing live, which is sometimes curbed by her band members. However, for the tour which brings her to the South soon, she's flying solo.
On the floor: Moa sightings in South expected
On the floor: Moa sightings in South expected
EntertainmentNovember 5

On the floor: New directions

A new Dunedin-based super group playing next week mixes talents from King Loser (guitarist Chris Heazlewood), Bored Games (drummer Jeff Harford), Love's Ugly Children (guitarist Simon McLaren), and Metal Cactus (bassist Geordie Frame).
On the floor: New directions
On the floor: New directions
EntertainmentOctober 29

On the floor: Blues in the valley

New Zealand blues stalwart Bullfrog Rata is back in Dunedin this weekend to play at the New Edinburgh Folk Club as part of the Ruby's Blue Hearts Tour, which also features Laura Collins and Mojo Mama.
On the floor: Blues in the valley
On the floor: Blues in the valley
NewsOctober 15

ON THE FLOOR: Surfing the circuit

Two friends who share a love of surfing and music, Brad Coley and Peter Westmoreland, are touring the country checking out some surf spots and playing a few gigs.
ON THE FLOOR: Surfing the circuit
ON THE FLOOR: Surfing the circuit
EntertainmentOctober 8

On the floor: Beyond categories

This week is shaping up to be a big one in Dunedin for touring bands.
On the floor: Beyond categories
On the floor: Beyond categories
EntertainmentOctober 1

On the floor: US songstress on way

At the end of the month, Chicks Hotel is going to host an American singer who has been compared with indie-rock sensation Cat Power.
On the floor: US songstress on way
On the floor: US songstress on way
EntertainmentSeptember 24

Urban factory the place to be

Great King St venue Urban Factory is the place to be next week.
EntertainmentSeptember 17

On the floor: Scurvy Dogs show their 'pirattitude'

Tomorrow, Sunday, is international Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yes, seriously.
On the floor: Scurvy Dogs show their 'pirattitude'
On the floor: Scurvy Dogs show their 'pirattitude'
EntertainmentSeptember 10

On the floor: Best of the Fest

Dunedin student radio station, Radio One is throwing one of its regular parties next week, with bands travelling from as far away as Auckland.
On the floor: Best of the Fest
On the floor: Best of the Fest
EntertainmentAugust 27

On the floor: Seeds heading south

New Zealand reggae band The Black Seeds have recently returned from a world tour.
On the floor: Seeds heading south
On the floor: Seeds heading south
EntertainmentAugust 20

High five dot com

Refuel manager Scott Muir says in the five years during which the dunedinmusic.com website has been up and running, it has made a positive contribution to the local music scene.
High five dot com
High five dot com
EntertainmentAugust 13

Dreamy French man to play Dunedin

French singer-songwriter Franck Monnet is coming to Dunedin.
Dreamy French man to play Dunedin
Dreamy French man to play Dunedin