Giveaways

Taking place in Taranaki over three days in March is WOMAD, the only festival in New Zealand that presents world-class traditional and contemporary music, art, culture and food from around the globe. Soak up 30 hours of entertainment, seven stages, outdoor films, conversations with performers and so much more! womad.co.nz To be in to win, tell us who you'd most like to see at WOMAD.

The Titirangi Festival Of Music celebrates its 5th anniversary from 25 – 28 March with a good lookin’ eclectic mix of first-time and festival favourites.
Local hero King Kapisi showcases new music from his forthcoming album Hip Hop Lives Here, and Westie chick Karyn Hay hosts Westie Girls with an assortment of songs, instruments and a loop pedal for company. There’ll also be a Village Music Night, Jazz In The Hardware which will present some of Auckland’s hottest jazz talent, plus workshops, exhibitions and more – check out titirangifestival.com for more details.

BE THERE: TITIRANGI FESITVAL OF MUSIC
Thu 25 – Sun 28 Mar – Titirangi memorial Hall & Theatre

Tiger Translate – the internationally acclaimed art and music mash-up – is heading back to Auckland and features the music of Japan’s DJ Kentaro, Melbourne’s Muscles (Live), The Naked & Famous, An Emerald City, Stinky Jim, The Turnaround Vs. The Hit It & Quit It Revue and more. Artists including Cut Collective, Fuman, and Submariner are exhibiting their interpretations on the theme of 'balance'. Sat 20 Mar – Masonic Lodge & The Winchester, Newton, Auckland | 9pm. Register for your free ticket at tigerbeer.co.nz You must be over 18 to enter.

Tickets are for Sat 20 March, Auckland.

It’s a hard road to the perfect beer, but removing half the carbs is a good start. And it’s a start the iconic Speight’s brand has made with the introduction of Traverse – a slow-brewed full-flavoured, low-carb golden lager which contains less than 50 per cent of the carbs of regular beer, ensuring you only carry what you need this summer. speights.co.nz
To be in to win, tell us what your favourite brand of beer is.

With a limited edition Get It Together slab of vinyl from Sola Rosa set to be released on Good Friday (via bandcamp.com and bcwax.com) plus a swag of remixes from MoO (Germany) and The Nextmen ready to hit local airwaves, Sola Rosa are taking their live sounds on the road with shows in Dunedin, Christchurch in Wellington. With Andrew Spraggon steering the ship, the Sola Rosa band includes guest vocalist Rachel Fraser, bassist Matt Short, guitarist Ben White and drummer Will Scott. The band are taking their blended cocktail of dub, hip hop, lounge and jazz to Australia and Europe soon – so catch ‘em locally before they make the move.

Prize pack includes one t-shirt and one copy of Get It Together

See them live: Sola Rosa
Fri 12 Mar – Sammy’s, Dunedin
Sat 13 Mar – Al’s Bar, Christchurch
Sat 27 Mar – San Fran Bath House, Wellington

Amigo, Sol Litro ‘El Grande’ has landed. With almost a litre of smooth Mexican lager, these limited edition maaaaaasive bottles are being imported into New Zealand for the first time. solbeer.com/sg To be in to win, tell us how fast you reckon you could down one of these bad boys.

The Documentary Edge Festival is underway in Auckland – Included is the fantastic music film Sid Bernstein Presents... which explores the American dream through the life of one of the most important pioneers in modern music history. A poor, adopted, Jewish kid from Harlem, Sid Bernstein became one of the most influential men in the music business. Among his many achievements, Bernstein was the first white promoter at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater and the first to bring Ray Charles, James Brown and many others into mainstream venues. Documentary Edge Festival Auckland will be held at Rialto Cinemas, Newmarket in Auckland from Sat 27 Feb to Sun 14 Mar. Documentary Edge Festival Wellington will be held at Reading Cinemas, Courtenay Place from Sat 13 Mar to Sun 28 Mar.

Tickets are for Friday 12 March, Rialto Cinemas, Newmarket, Auckland 2.30pm

Inspired by the flexibility, invisibility and invincibility of spider's silk, Microweb Fiber works by creating an invisible web of moldable texture in the hair. It delivers soft, touchable movement and texture to long hair that has only ever been achievable on shorter styles. sebastianprofessional.com To be in to win, tell us your best spider story.

Straight from Staten Island, New York, Raekwon aka The Chef is touching down in New Zealand this month for one show only. Since his critically acclaimed debut solo LP went platinum in 1995, Raekwon has solidified his place as a bloody rap legend, along with fellow Wu-Tang rappists the RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, GZA, U-God, Masta Killa and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
With the release of the sequel, 2009’s Only Built For Cuban Linx… Pt. II (an ode to Latin American men’s deodorant?), this long-standing member of the Wu-Tang Clan is bringing the raw side of hip hop to Auckland and you probably want to be there.

Ticket prize is to The Powerstation show in Auckland

SEE HIM LIVE: Raekwon (Wu-Tang) (US)
Sat 20 Mar – The Powerstation, Auckland
Tickets from TicketMaster.co.nz

For little minions of doom, artist and illustrator Misery has created the cutest of baby attire ever. The industrious Misery has recently opened a new store stocking vintage clothes and children’s wear in Auckland’s iconic St Kevin’s Arcade. Get down there quick smart or head to misery.com To be in to win, head to Misery's website and tell us what year she was born.

Mint Chicks and MusicHy.pe have partenered to release the EP Bad Buzz on a limited edition USB stick. Designed by Ruban Nielson, the 1GB stick contains the full EP in mp3, Apple Lossless and FLAC files, along with some band photos and artwork. Head to musichype.com to find out more. To be in to win, tell us what issue of Real Groove featured Mint Chicks on the cover in 3D.

In Law Abiding Citizen, Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler) is a family man whose life is shattered after his family is killed during a home invasion. Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) is a prosecutor who cuts a deal to send one killer to death row while setting his accomplice free. Shelton doesn’t take kindly to this sort of legal justice and, he being a former super-agent type, decides to enact a bloody, explosion-heavy form of revenge on everyone who allowed it to happen. Law Abiding Citizen is in cinemas nationwide Thu 11 March. lawabidingcitizenmovie.co.nz

Upcycled from 100 per cent fairtrade organic cotton, these New Zealand-made bags are the shizz! Not only can you go into the draw to win this cute tote, it also comes with a free Kowtow CD featuring Opensouls, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Isaac Aesili and more. kowtow.co.nz To be in to win, tell us one thing you do to help the environment.

Plunge into New Zealand’s newest adrenalin attraction and come face-to-face with the ocean’s most feared predator from the safety of a submerged cage. Sharks and stingrays glide past in all directions – often only feet away. Watch your tootsies! kellytarltons.co.nz To be in to win, tell us why you love sharks.

When entering please specify which show you would like tickets for.

OUT NOW: The Fourmyula – The Complete Fourmyula

SEE THEM LIVE: The Fourmyula
Thu 18 Mar – Juice Bar at The Windsor Castle, Parnell, Auckland
Sat 20 Mar – Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre, Wellington
Tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz

First designed by an engineer in 1983, G-Shocks have come a long way. Casio have collaborated with many designers, musicians and other pop culture luminaries to release hundreds of limited edition G-Shocks with custom designs. G-Shocks are coming your way or get them at your local fashion store. gshock.com To be in to win, tell us which colour you would like.

Written and directed by Taika Waititi and inspired by the Oscar-nominated Two Cars, One Night, Boy is a hilarious and heartfelt tale about heroes, magic and Michael Jackson. The year is 1984, and as ‘Thriller’ takes over the playground, Boy and Rocky welcome back their father, Alamein, who they believe to be a deep sea diver, war hero, rugby legend and close relative of Michael Jackson. In reality Alamein is an inept, wannabe gangster who has been in jail for robbery. boythemovie.co.nz To be in to win, tell us the name of the actor who plays Boy in the film.

On the back of her Twin Peaks-referencing Who Killed Amanda Palmer long player, The Dresden Dolls’ Amanda Palmer is back down this back to play three solo shows in March. A one-woman machine, Palmer juggles her roles as a rock musician, artist, writer and political activism with aplomb – and if the shows The Dresden Dolls last played in New Zealand are anything to go by, we suggest you check out the latest incarnation of her punk cabaret.

When entering please specify which show you want to attend

SEE HER LIVE: AMANDA PALMER
Fri 12 Mar ­– Bodega, Wellington
Tue 16 Mar – Al’s Bar, Christchurch
Wed 17 Mar – The Kings Arms, Auckland

In a galaxy not far away, two of the biggest pop culture icons, Adidas and Star Wars, combined their powers to bring you a unique, intergalactic range of streetwear. Chuck on your new tee and protect your bobble head collection with this six-inch Stormtrooper. adidas.co.nz To be in to win, tell us where you'd put your bobble head.