Sophie founded Music & Gigs because she saw a gap and decided to fill it. She leads all editorial direction, has interviewed the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Pale Waves, and Tom Grennan, and has a reputation for spotting great artists early. Writer, photographer, designer — Sophie wears a lot of hats, but the thread running through all of it is the same: a lifelong obsession with music and the people who make it.
News
BIG FAN’s New Fans Initiative Is Exactly What Aotearoa’s Music Scene Needs
The Tāmaki Makaurau venue is opening its doors to the next generation — as performers, promoters, photographers and crew.
Concert
mike. Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand — and This Is Your Last Chance to See Him Live
The US rapper brings his Upside Down Tour Pt 3 to four cities this September, with retirement on the horizon.
Concert
Sir Dave Dobbyn Brings Selected Songs Back to The Civic for One Night Only This July
The encore Auckland show lands on 25 July — and if the 2025 tour is anything to go by, tickets...
News
Cody Simpson Returns From Six Years of Swimming With Two Brilliant New Tracks
Cody Simpson spent six years away from music winning Commonwealth Games gold medals. Now he's back with two new singles...
News
Mae Stephens Called “Delusional” the Delulu Song of the Summer — She Wasn’t Wrong
The unstoppable pop talent returns with her most fun, most unhinged single yet — and a video to match.
News
Darren Kiely to Open for The Lumineers on Their Automatic World Tour This June
The Cork-born, Nashville-based folk artist lands a significant support slot as he releases new single "White Flag."
Live Reviews
MGK at Spark Arena: Thirty-Three Songs and One Very Long Overdue Return
★★★★★
Thirty-three songs, one dancing kid, and a room full of people who had been counting down the days. MGK's return...
Album Reviews
Zayn’s KONNAKOL Is a Confident Step Toward Something Deeper — Even If It Doesn’t Quite Get There
★★★★☆
The fifth studio album balances South Asian heritage with mainstream R&B instincts, and mostly pulls it off. 4/5