Category: Announcements

Sophie Mashlan announces dates for NZ album release tour

Sophie Mashlan has just announced a New Zealand tour to support the release of her debut full-length album PERFECT DISASTER, out on April 23. The Auckland-based indie-alt-folk artist will play Anthology Lounge in Auckland on the day of the album’s release, Tuesday, April 23; Nivara Lounge in Hamilton on Thursday, May 2, Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga on Wednesday, May…

YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI: Auckland concert sold out; Christchurch now on sale.

The You Are Us/Aroha Nui Auckland concert on Saturday 13th April at Spark Arena which went on sale at midday yesterday has just sold out! However, fans throughout New Zealand are able to purchase tickets to the Christchurch event on Wednesday…

Triple One release new single Butter, announce international tour dates

Sydney’s indie-rap group TRIPLE ONE have released their new single and video for ‘Butter’. Their most personal song to date, ‘Butter’ centres itself on the battle against poor mental health, and acts as a running commentary on the headspace of each of…

Hot on the heels of a triumphant performance to a capacity crowd at Homegrown, rockers Villainy have just announced a nationwide tour, which will coincide with the release of their highly-anticipated third album, RAISED IN THE DARK. Villainy will play Blue Smoke in Christchurch on Friday, July 12; 50 Gorillas in Dunedin on Saturday,…

You Are Us/Aroha Nui | New Zealand music industry unites for two massive concert events for Christchurch

On Saturday April 13 in Auckland and Wednesday April 17 in Christchurch the New Zealand music industry will come together to present two concert events.YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI to raise funds and donate all proceeds from ticket sales to the Our People,…

Metallica announce their first New Zealand show since 2010

METALLICA have confirmed their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand. The band’s first concert dates in Australia since 2013, and first New Zealand show since 2010, will be: October 17      Perth AUS                    Perth Optus Stadium October 20      Adelaide AUS              Adelaide Oval October 22      Melbourne…

John Farnham postpones Auckland and Wellington shows, cancels Dunedin; Marlon Williams to open for Eagles in Dunedin

It is with regret Frontier Touring and Eccles Entertainment advise that John Farnham is unavailable to play his upcoming shows in New Zealand.  John has been hospitalised with a severe infection after having minor surgery two weeks ago. He is…

The Raconteurs announce first New Zealand show; first show anywhere in the world since 2011

Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce Grammy-winning Nashville band The Raconteurs – Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler will perform an exclusive headline date in Auckland this April. This will be The Raconteurs’ very first performance in New Zealand, and anywhere worldwide since 2011! Tickets are…

Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul announce their first-ever New Zealand date

“A rousing, blow-the-roof-off-the-sucka, 15-member ensemble that has to be seen and heard to be believed…”  RG Magazine Bluesfest Touringare thrilled to announce that musician, songwriter, producer, actor, director, activist, radio DJ and one of the founding members of Bruce Springsteen’s…

Judas Priest announce Halestorm as special guests following Ozzy Osbourne’s cancellation of NZ tour

Hot on the heels of Tuesday’s announcement that JUDAS PRIESTwill now headline at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday, March 16, following the regrettable tour cancellation by Ozzy Osbourne, Live Nation is thrilled to confirm Pennsylvanian hard rock powerhouse HALESTORM will join Judas Priest as special…