Pop CultureAugust 14, 2025

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Neil Finn and Roundhead Studios are hosting a midwinter pick-me-up: 10 nights of music and mirth designed to MUFGAL (Make Us Feel Good About Life), streaming live from 7.30pm. Tonight: the man himself is joined by Vera Ellen.

This live event has now ended.

Full schedule:

Week One

Wednesday 13 August: Don McGlashan, Motte, SJD

Thursday 14 August: Neil Finn, Vera Ellen

Friday 15 August: The Beths, Chelsea Prastiti

Saturday 16 August: Tom Scott, Sarvi

Sunday 17 August: LEAO, Neil Finn, Hun Lynch

Week Two

Wednesday 20 August: Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson

Thursday 21 August: Dave Dobbyn, Lawrence Arabia

Friday 22 August: Bic Runga, Chaii

Saturday 23 August: Tiny Ruins, Jazmine Mary

Sunday 24 August (Finale): Troy Kingi, SPECIAL GUESTS

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