Clubs & Festivals – Elizabeth Allan

Splore Festival 2016

February 23, 2016 by E. Beth Allan

This was my third trip to Splore, the scenic festival about an hour south of Auckland. They say it’s an integrated, eco-aware, family-friendly event and that it’s not all about the music—but the music is always gonna be top of… Read more →

MONO at Ink Bar

December 8, 2014 by E. Beth Allan

The Auckland club scene is slowly crawling back to life but punters have few choices outside Ink Bar and Access on K Rd; Cassette 9 and Roxy downtown, or a smattering of upmarket venues around the Britomart/Viaduct area. And with… Read more →

Red Bull

October 11, 2013 by E. Beth Allan

This is not a health-conscious rant about the dangers of drinking highly caffeinated, sugary drinks; it’s pure praise for the Red Bull brand. You could be forgiven for thinking I’m being paid to write such a one-sided glowing report but… Read more →

Manuka Jam at Ink Bar

September 30, 2013 by E. Beth Allan

Salina-Pearl Nigro was evidently a mover and shaker in the Auckland house music scene about a decade ago and this year she’s made a comeback as a DJ/promoter with her 42 Below-sponsored party Manuka Jam. Saturday was the second installment… Read more →

Concord Dawn @ Ink

August 17, 2013 by E. Beth Allan

Last night was the second installment of “Bad Habits” since it’s moved to Ink Bar from Bacco Room. As mentioned in a previous post, the monthly drum n bass party is hosted by State of Mind’s Pat and Stu, plus… Read more →

Bulletproof + “Bad Habits” @ Ink

August 9, 2013 by E. Beth Allan

Tonight Bulletproof releases his 5th studio album with a party down at Ink Bar on K Rd. It will no doubt be a great night – full of fans, and pulsating with quality music.… Read more →

The Devil’s Jukebox

August 1, 2013 by E. Beth Allan

This party was spawned down at Ink Bar, where, for a few heady weeks, live bands sweated it up in the bunker lounge as a ragtag bunch of mods and rockers looked on from the foyer. But being as Ink… Read more →

Summer in Auckland

December 1, 2012 by E. Beth Allan

Ponsonby Market Day never disappoints. It’s fun traipsing up and down the strip catching a soul band in a church yard, or a troupe of amateur drummers on a street corner, with such pleasure showing on the faces of the… Read more →

Brazil Tech, Ink Bar, 23/03/11

March 25, 2012 by E. Beth Allan

Having worked at Ink on and off for years, it’s easy to spot whether a night has a genuine point of difference, or if it’s just another DJ line-up with a pretty flyer. This party has been going for a… Read more →

Francois Kervorkian, Yellow, Tokyo, March 2005

June 14, 2005 by E. Beth Allan

This was originally published on worlddj.com when I lived in Japan and reviewed events for free entry. Yellow was an incredible club that has since been shut down. I took the booth pics and they supplied the others. As one… Read more →

DJ Rolando, Saza*E, Osaka, September 2004

November 29, 2004 by E. Beth Allan

This was originally published on worlddj.com when I was living in Japan and writing club reviews for free entry. I’m not sure if my review conveys how absolutely awesome this club was! Note the lady dancing on stage in front… Read more →

Farina/Carter Release Party @ Zentra, Chicago, August 2004

November 20, 2004 by E. Beth Allan

The latest beautifully packaged offering from San Francisco’s OM Records is a live mix CD from Derrick Carter and Mark Farina respectively. To celebrate its release, Farina was invited to spin in Chicago at the Monday night industry party… Read more →

Three Chairs Album Release, Yellow, Tokyo,

November 18, 2004 by E. Beth Allan

This is one of the dopest parties I’ve ever been to. Yellow is a serious nightclub and the 3 Chairs crew are serious about their music but the two factors combined to create a lot of fun. The Japan tour… Read more →

Jeff Mills’ Month, Womb, Tokyo, November 2004

November 13, 2004 by E. Beth Allan

This was originally published on worlddj.com when I lived in Japan and reviewed events for free entry. The Tokyo club scene is super professional and sometimes there were no cameras allowed but they would give me ones from their pros,… Read more →

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