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.
Concert
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour Becomes the Most Attended in History
Coldplay has done it—again. The Music of the Spheres World Tour isn’t just breaking records; it’s rewriting them. With over...
Album Reviews
Nelly Furtado’s 7: A Triumphant Return to Her Roots
This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a statement. Furtado leans into her versatility, teaming up with artists like Tove Lo...
Concert
Nelly Announces Where Da Party At Tour for 2025
Yes, it’s really been 25 years since we all first sang along to “Hot in Herre” and threw on our...
Album Reviews
Circa Waves Unveil New Single ‘Like You Did Before’ Ahead of Cathartic Album Death & Love Pt.1
Liverpool’s indie favourites Circa Waves are back, and they’ve come bearing gifts for their loyal fanbase. The band has dropped...
Features
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Taylor Swift Dominates, But Is AI Ruining the Magic?
Spotify Wrapped isn’t just a feature; it’s a cultural event. It reminds us how deeply music intertwines with our lives,...
Features
Taylor Swift’s $2 Billion Eras Tour: A Record-Breaking Journey
Let’s put this into perspective: more than 10 million fans attended her 149 shows, with each crowd averaging a jaw-dropping...
Festival
Train Is Bringing the Hits to Auckland in 2025!
This isn’t just any tour—it’s part of Train’s long-awaited Australia and New Zealand 2025 journey, following a summer of sold-out...
Festival
Jim Beam Homegrown 2025: Wellington’s Epic Two-Day Music Festival Lineup
Set against the stunning backdrop of Wellington's waterfront, this celebration of Kiwi music will take place on March 14 and...