The UK's number one international tastemaker Gilles Peterson touches down in Auckland for a special one-off gig at the Turnaround in Auckland City Feb 26th.

The UK's number one international tastemaker Gilles Peterson touches down in Auckland for a special one-off gig at the Turnaround in Auckland City Feb 26th. The British Council is proud to be partnering with the good people at Conch Records and the Turnaround for the visit.

Joining the musical dots and colouring in your ears, Gilles Peterson is the tastemaker’s tastemaker.

From his origins in the halcyon days of UK pirate radio, through to his long standing and globally revered Worldwide show on Radio 1, a nod from Gilles on the airwaves is a priceless affirmation that can’t be bought or sold. If there’s any doubt about that, ask local recent recipients of his highly esteemed patronage, like 2005 Worldwide Album Of The Year winners Fat Freddy’s Drop, or Electric Wire Hustle and Julien Dyne, both of whom were featured amongst his Worldwide tracks of 2009.

The chance to see the only NZ appearance of one of the worlds most in demand (and yet resolutely individual and adventurous) DJ’s, in the Turnaround atmosphere, is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the year, and a full sell-out. An elevated mind and open ears are essential; don’t miss!