Punk turned humanitarian icon Bob Geldof called up to chat about his upcoming shows in NZ next year. He raconteurs about Live Aid turning 40, the Boomtown Rats turning 50 and why he wants to punch the world in the face. He's a great storyteller, the troubadour is coming here for two shows in March next year. 

Punk turned humanitarian icon Bob Geldof called up to chat about his upcoming shows in NZ next year. He raconteurs about Live Aid turning 40, the Boomtown Rats turning 50 and why he wants to punch the world in the face. He's a great storyteller, the troubadour is coming here for two shows in March next year.

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Bob Geldof

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Empire of the Sun are heading back to New Zealand in February to play at Spark Arena. Their singer Luke Steele called up to chat about bringing the complete Empire of the Sun live experience here, why their shows are built to be seen in the dark, and what’s next for the band. He also shared a brilliant story about Daniel Johns from Silverchair, a stash of unreleased music, and a record that may still be buried somewhere near Windsor Castle.

Empire of the Sun are heading back to New Zealand in February to play at Spark Arena. Their singer Luke Steele called up to chat about bringing the complete Empire of the Sun live experience here, why their shows are built to be seen in the dark, and what&rsquo;s next for the band. He also shared a brilliant story about Daniel Johns from Silverchair, a stash of unreleased music, and a record that may still be buried somewhere near Windsor Castle.

Bec chats to Empire Of The Sun's Luke Steel!

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Goodnight Nurse are back together and playing The Always and Never (Again!) tour in November, celebrating twenty years since their debut album Always and Never, in the process reuniting original members Joel Little, Jaden Parkes and Paul Taite to play in Auckland, Wellington and Chch. Joel popped in for a chat about what's changed in the last 20 years and what sparked the reunion. 

Goodnight Nurse are back together and playing The Always and Never (Again!) tour in November, celebrating twenty years since their debut album&nbsp;Always and Never, in the process reuniting original members&nbsp;Joel Little, Jaden Parkes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paul Taite to play in Auckland, Wellington and Chch. Joel popped in for a chat about what's changed in the last 20 years and what sparked the reunion.&nbsp;

Joel Little from Goodnight Nurse chats to The Big Show!

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Ahead of Ash’s return to New Zealand to celebrate 30 years of their album 1977, frontman Tim Wheeler called up to chat about the band’s incredible journey from teenage schoolmates in Downpatrick, Ireland, to international success; the songs and influences that shaped their sound, and what’s kept the original trio together all these years. They also talked about revisiting 1977 three decades on; the joy of still creating new music, and why Ash continue to love coming back to play for Kiwi fans.

Ahead of Ash&rsquo;s return to New Zealand to celebrate 30 years of their album&nbsp;1977, frontman Tim Wheeler called up to chat about the band&rsquo;s incredible journey from teenage schoolmates in Downpatrick, Ireland, to international success; the songs and influences that shaped their sound, and what&rsquo;s kept the original trio together all these years. They also talked about revisiting&nbsp;1977&nbsp;three decades on; the joy of still creating new music, and why Ash continue to love coming back to play for Kiwi fans.

Bec chats to Ash front man Tim Wheeler!

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