Following the phenomenal success of their first album ‘The Weekend’ which was in the Top 10 of the NZ Album chart in first 5 weeks of release, and their hit single ‘Brother’, which spent a record-breaking 11 consecutive weeks at #1 on the NZ Singles Chart, Smashproof are now a household name. Comprising of Tyree, Young Sid and Deach, these self-described “three young Polynesians from South Auckland with big dreams” first burst onto the scene in 2005 with "Ride Til I Die".

Fans were treated to an intimate show by the boys, and those fans who turned up in Puma gear were also given access to a VIP pre-show party rubbing shoulders with Smashproof and guests. By the number of females up the front of the stage it was clear these boys are popular with the ladies, but more than that they proved that they could prove their ability to translate their songs live. The highlight was definitely ‘Brother’ which they played towards the end of the set before fans ripped the limited edition Smashproof Secret Show posters off the wall and got the band to sign them.

Thanks to Smashproof. Puma, Aaron and Justin at Move the Crowd, Glen and all at Montcristo, John Baker, Bob Frisbee, Joanna Alpe, Matty Warmington, James Brown and the fans!

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Wellington’s teen scenesters turned out in full force on Friday to welcome Auckland Indie Rockers, The Midnight Youth, to the capital for an exclusive, once in a lifetime all ages MySpace secret show at legendary Thistle Hall.  Dedicated fans of NZ’s number one band started queuing up for the limited wristbands at 3:30.  'We came straight from school!' one fan said, 'We ARE going to be first in the door! Straight to the front!'  The band, gents to a man, hung around to chat with fans after their sound check, with everyone agreeing the chance to meet the guys was 'awesome'. 

By 7:30 the queue stretched around the block with anticipation high and excitement building.  Fans clamoured for the exclusive wristbands as soon as the doors opened and the lucky first 200 were in the door.

Surprise support was provided by Wellington’s own, The Supermodel Band, who set the tone for the evening with their hip, indie vibe.

But the crowd was really amped for Midnight Youth who took to the stage amid a cacophony of teen screams, woof whistles and cheering, like champions into an arena.

The boys ploughed through their hits, exchanging banter with the fans and thanking MySpace for the opportunity to play such a historic venue.  “We understand this hall is some kind of Punk Legend,” says lead singer Jeremy, “So we decided to bring a little punk to the show,”  before sending the fans into a screaming frenzy with a fast version of their number one hit single, The Letter.  But that’s not the only surprise of the night as the boys hit on a crowd pleaser with a cover of Lady Gaga’s Just Dance.  Anyone doubting their new kids on the block musical credentials would be eating crow after tonight’s performance though.  Midnight Youth are tighter than a big bass drum, lean on effects and heavy on the virtuosity, with Jeremy’s voice pitch perfect and FM clear.  They sure know how to show their youngest crowd yet a good time. 

There’s nothing short of a good natured scrum after the show when the band stay on to have their photograph’s taken and sign merchandise, including Myspace’s gift to the fans, an exclusive limited edition screen print poster of the gig which will ensure their place in Thistle Hall’s long infamous history.    www.myspace.com/kokokabana

Thanks to Midnight Youth, Matt Coleman, Warner Music, Hewlett Packard, Joanna Alpe for photography, Matty Warmington for filming and editing, and all the fans who made it such a special night!

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Photos: Joanna Alpe

What better way to celebrate the Christmas holidays than with an all ages party in a long forgotten Scout Hall on the edge of Auckland city?  That is what we decided to do with New Zealand indie stars Die! Die! Die! In a scene not dissimilar to a Famous Five novel, fans turned up to the St Barnabas Scout Hall perched below Mt Eden and found themselves side by side with local orienteering enthusiasts and  Girl Guides who were taking advantage of the summer hours.
  We even spotted Santa Claus taking a stroll (check out the video if you do not believe us!)

First up were the esoteric sounding An Emerald City (www. myspace. com/anemeraldcity) who wooed the audience with their eastern blend of music and diverse instruments such as the sita and a violin.  They certainly won a lot of new fans.
  Following on from this Myspacers were treated to a song from Muso Challenge (insert link www. myspace. com/musochallenge) winner Jamie Gray www. myspace. com/jamiegraymusic before Die! Die! Die! hit the stage with their anarchic stage show.  A Die! Die! Die! show is not for the faint hearted and this show was another reminder of why they have the reputation as one of New Zealand’s fierce live acts.  The band played to a packed hall of avid fans with crowd favourites such as ‘Sideways here we come’ and their upcoming single ‘People Talk off their 2007 album Promises Promises sending the crowd into overdrive, before leaving the stage before the crowd begged them back for an encore. MySpace merchandise, screen printed posters commemorating the event and cans of V were given out for free to the crowd and both band and fans agreed that there was no better way to celebrate the summer holidays than by putting on a free show for everyone.


Thank you to Die! Die! Die!, An Emerald City, Jamie Gray, VISA Entertainment, John Baker for production,  James Brown for videography, Joanna Alpe for photography, and Matty Warmington for editing. Last but not least thank you to the fans for making it another memorable MySpace Secret Show.


Remember to stay tuned to MySpace Secret Shows for details of the next show.

It will feature one of the bands listed below in our top friends list –Drop us a comment and let us know who you'd like to see next!

After a stunning performance at the NZ Music Awards the night before, Cut Off Your Hands fans queued down Karangahape Road in the bands native city of Auckland for the chance to see the band at an intimate MySpace Secret Show.

Warming up the crowd before the band hit the stage were DJ Dan Mancini and Speak n Spell's Dave Benge spinning the decks. The band who have been touring extensively through Europe packed the largely unused venue Bacio to a room of expectant fans eager to hear songs off their newly released debut album 'You and I'. Cut Off Your Hands pleased the crowd with favourites such as their first single 'Oh Girl' and 'Expectations' alongside a special treat with an unreleased song 'You Still Love Me'. Lead singer Nick Johnston's reputation as a rather wild front man did not disappoint the crowd, when not beating the big drum beside him like his life depended on it he could often be found diving into the crowd. After a tight and electrifying set the band left the stage to arrive back shortly after with an encore performed just by two members Nick and Michael with the song 'Someone Like Daniel'. All who were there agreed that there was a lot of excitement in the air, and the band followed this up by being around afterwards to sign the beautiful and original screen printed posters for fans.

MySpace would like to thank Cut Off Your Hands for an outstanding show, Dave Benge, John Baker, photographer Milana Radojcic, James Brown, Matty, Dan Mancini, Vahalla Studios, Steven at Bacio and all the fans who made it such a memorable show.

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