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25 June 2011 - TGE Live @ The Powerstation August 2010 available for download

Radio NZ has place 50:38 of the The General Electric at the Powerstation up on their site. Also listen at 4pm to hear what else they say ahead of time, as this download is purely the gig. I haven't listened the whole way through yet so don't know if the encores are there or not.

Direct download

25 June 2011 - Reminder - Live @ The Powerstation August 2010 will be played on Radio NZ

Just a reminder as this is coming up this weekend.

As some of you may be aware the Killjoy (Gig 20100806) and The General Electric (Gig 20100807) in Auckland last year were recorded and the schedule for them being aired on Radio NZ is set for June. The broadcast details are:

• Killjoy 4:10pm Saturday June 18th, then repeated 8:06pm Friday June 24th
• The General Electric 4:10pm Saturday June 25th, then repeated 8:06pm Friday July 1st

We are unsure how much of each show will be broadcast, but apparently will be streamed on Radio NZ's site for a few months after airing.

18 June 2011 - Killjoy Live @ The Powerstation August 2010 available for download

Radio NZ has place 50:38 of the Killjoy at the Powerstation up on their site. Also listen at 4pm to hear what else they say ahead of time, as this download is purely the gig. I haven't listened the whole way through yet so don't know if the encores are there or not.

Direct download

16 June 2011 - Reminder - Live @ The Powerstation August 2010 will be played in Radio NZ

Just a reminder as this is coming up this weekend.

As some of you may be aware the Killjoy (Gig 20100806) and The General Electric (Gig 20100807) in Auckland last year were recorded and the schedule for them being aired on Radio NZ is set for June. The broadcast details are:

• Killjoy 4:10pm Saturday June 18th, then repeated 8:06pm Friday June 24th
• The General Electric 4:10pm Saturday June 25th, then repeated 8:06pm Friday July 1st

We are unsure how much of each show will be broadcast, but apparently will be streamed on Radio NZ's site for a few months after airing.

16 June 2011 - The Adults album streaming

In the lead up to The Adults album being released on Monday 20 June it is currently available for streaming, so give it a listen

4 June 2011 - Some NZ dates

Shihad have one gig in Queenstown and one in New Plymouth coming up later in the year.

30 May 2011 - The Adults pre order links

The Adults debut album The Adults is out on the 20th June and you can now pre order if so wish. Please see the track list in the earlier news items.

Physical:

• JB HiFI
• Markbecks
• Fishpond
• Mighty Ape

Digital:

• iTunes plus two bonus tracks

25 May 2011 - Ticket Giveaway for Friday's Shihad Gig Extended

It looks like everyone who wants tickets have already brought them so we are extending this until 5pm Thursday. So if you don't have a ticket drop competition AT shihadwiki DOT com at line.

25 May 2011 - Ticket Giveaway

Some members of the Shihad Community have been kind enough to donate some tickets for the When I Grow Up gig on Friday. If you would like a ticket please in 50 words or less say why you would like a ticket to competition AT shihadwiki DOT com. We will send them out Wed night. They are e-tickets so you will need to print them out.

Normal competition stuff like and not limited to: judges decision final, can't convert to cash, we have no liability, can't sue us, you need to take responsibility for yourself and anything that happens to you, it is just a normal ticket to just see the show, you have to get yourself to the venue, if the people who gave us the tickets used them themselves that is between you and them nothing we can do sorry, is for one ticket, one entry per person etc

23 May 2011 - More Adults Release Details

As we know The Adults' first album The Adults is out June 20. The standard physical and digital download will contain 12 while a special iTunes edition will have 14 tracks. There are currently no pre sales link but we will post them as they become available.

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  One Million Way single cover

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  One Million Way bundle cover

On another Adults note Part Three or Three of The Stuff series is out.

16 May 2011 - The Adults One Million Ways video premiere details

The video for The Adults One Million Ways will premiere at the end of Nightline tonight on TV3. The Video will be in normal release from tomorrow.

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15 May 2011 - Part Two of the making of The Adults up

Part Two of the making of the The Adults is up on Stuff.

14 May 2011 - The Adults First Single and Tour Details

An MP3 of the Adults first single One Million Ways is available on Amplifier for purchase for $1.99.

They will also be touring NZ in July over three weekends and there are more details on the tour here

14 May 2011 - Live @ The Powerstation 8/10 will be played in Radio NZ

As some of you may be aware the Killjoy (Gig 20100806) and The General Electric (Gig 20100807) in Auckland last year were recorded and the schedule for them being aired on Radio NZ is set for June. The broadcast details are:

• Killjoy 4:10pm Saturday June 18th, then repeated 8:06pm Friday June 24th
• The General Electric 4:10pm Saturday June 25th, then repeated 8:06pm Friday July 1st

We are unsure how much of each show will be broadcast, but apparently will be streamed on Radio NZ's site for a few months after airing.

5 May 2011 - Shihad the Movie Gig Announcement

After months of anticipation we are happy to announce that Shihad will be playing a gig that will be filmed for their upcoming Movie. It will be filmed at Wellington High School where it all started many moons ago. See you all there.

5 May 2011 - Details on The Adults album

It has been announced Jon's Solo project will release a self title album on the 20th of June. There is a three part series of videos on the Adults filmed by Zoe McIntosh and part one can bee seen on Stuff

Below is the press release from Warners:

After 22 years at the helm of New Zealand’s most loved rock band, Shihad frontman Jon Toogood has built up a treasure trove of musical connections. Lucky for us they have now collided, resulting in one hell of a project.

With a vast collection of musical ideas and a bit of downtime, Jon began work on a project which has now become The Adults, a celebration of his work with some of New Zealand’s brightest talents and an iconic Kiwi album in-the-making.

The Adults are Jon Toogood (Shihad), Tiki Taane, Shayne Carter (Straightjacket Fits/Dimmer), Anika Moa, Ladi6, Julia Deans, Gary Sullivan (JPSE/Dimmer), Nick Roughan (Skeptics), Ruban & Kody Nielson (The Mint Chicks), Warren Maxwell (Trinity Roots/Little Bushman), Ricki Gooch (Trinity Roots) Redford Grenell (Shapeshifter) and Steve Bremner.

With their debut, self titled album set for release on June 20, The Adults have given us a preview of what is to come with the tasty sweet soul of ‘Nothing To Lose’ which has gone on to become a #1 Alt radio hit and YouTube favourite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx6G0NGZJxU

‘One Million Ways’ (the first official single) is one of the many standout tracks – infectious and epic in equal measure. Other highlights include the Anika Moa lullaby-esque ‘Sleep Me Tight’, good friend Julia Deans on the optimistic ‘New Beginning’ and co-pilot Shayne Carter on ‘Most Important’. The result is a collection of songs - beautiful in its eclecticism.

Check Part 1 of ‘Behind The Scenes / Making Of The Album’ at http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/4961055/Video-The-making-of-The-Adults

The Adults – THE ADULTS – out 20 June, 2011

10 April 2001 - Shihad Playing London in June at the Southern Sounds Festival

Shihad will be playing at the inaugural Southern Sounds Festival. Shihad will be in the UK for this date solely and will not be playing any other gigs while they are over there. The Southern Sounds Festival appears to be a new festival on the London calendar which brings together NZ, Aussie and South African bands for the ex-pat community. Currently Shihad will be supported by INXS and Town Hall Steps, given that the festival is nine hours long we are guessing that more bands will be joining the line up.

5 April 2011 - First Video from Jon's Solo Album

The first song "Nothing to Lose" from Jon's Solo Project The Adults is up on You Tube. We have no official word on a release date yet.

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The track features Ladi 6 on vocals, Shayne Carter (Dimmer/Straightjacket Fits) on guitar, Gary Sullivan (Dimmer/JPSE) on drums, Tiki Taane on keys & bv's and Jon Toogood on bass & bv's

3 April 2011 - Sleepeater wins Gold Axis Award

The Sleepeater website has won a Gold Axis Award at the 2011 CAANZ Awards. TVNZ will be producing a piece apparently for there On Demand Website covering why things won awards and the like

3 April 2011 - Shihad the Motion Picture update

The Shihad Feature Film is going well. (Producer) David White and (Director) Sam Peacocke recently returned from shooting interviews in the U.S.A. While there, they spoke to the likes of GGGarth Richardson, Angus Vail, Roe Gallo and Doc McGhee discussing everything from the name change to what it takes to break in America. All these interviews gave some amazing insights into the band and also the America music industry as a whole.

Sam and David will be heading to Melbourne next week to spend a little more time with the band before they're back and begin heading into post production, following a few more days shoot.

9 March 2011 - Engage Single Released on NZ iTunes

The Engage Single has been released on the NZ iTunes. It includes Engage and In The Future remix by Optimus Gryme.

http://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/engage-single/id424495331

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27 February 2011 - Engage Video Up on You Tube

The Engage Video is up on You Tube. {{#ev:youtube|nikAxi9NYvQ}}

27 February 2011 - Warriors and Eels playing post support for Shihad at Eden Park

Shihad will be playing a gig at Eden Park on 12 March

24 February 2011 - Sleepeater up for People Choice Award at SXSW. Please Vote

The Sleepeater Video is up for the people's choice award at SXSW. So please vote for it at http://sxsw.com/interactive/awards/peoples-choice. We have until 6pm US Central time on 1 March to do the voting so please do vote. It is listed under Sleepeater and the seventh one on the list.

22 February 2011 - Engage Single Details

The Engage video will premier on the Top 40 on Channel Four on Thursday night. The Digital Single will be released on iTunes of 7 March and will include a remix on In The Future by Optimus Gryme.

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8 February 2011 - Shihad to play Caxton St Seafood and Wine Festival

Every city in the world has distinct pockets of color, culture and character. London has Covent Garden, Paris has Montmartre, New York has Time Square and out of Brisbanes many precincts - one stands out from the crowd - Caxton Street.

On Sunday 1 May 2011, Caxton Street will be transformed into one of the greatest seafood and wine events Australia has to offer. Three stages of entertainment provide the soundtrack for Brisbanes biggest street party. Bring the family for a slice of musical culture under the Brisbane winter sunshine with jazz, blues and groove and pop from some of Australia's favourite recording artists. Then once the sun goes down, dance and rock out to your favourite tunes!

2011 First Line Up Announce!

• Shihad (NZ)
• Ash Grunwald
• Evil Eddie
• Joel Turner
• The Radiators
• Jimmy Z
• James Johnston
• The Optimen
• Harmonic Generator (France)
• Afrodisa
• Revolucion
• Nat Col and the Kings

More local & international acts to be announced

Second Announce 9th March, Third Announce 6th April

Downloadable, full event program available from 6th April from

http://www.caxtonstseafoodandwinefestival.com/

Caxton St Seafood & Wine Festival, Brisbane, QLD, AU