BIG FAN ANNOUNCES WINTER RESIDENCIES OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

After the success of the BIG FAN Summer Residencies, another season has been announced by BIG FAN today with the Winter Residencies now open for applications. 

The Winter Residencies run from Monday July 24 to Friday July 28 from 10am to 6pm daily and will offer creatives the chance to flex their musically inspired muscles in one of three professional grade recording studios - for five days, for free! 

Three successful applicants will be able to experiment, produce, write and/or record music by themselves or with collaborators, for five full days, for free, with no final outcome or commercial release expectation. 

The Winter Residencies placements are intended for Aotearoa based artists, songwriters, and producers over the age of 18 with no upper age limit. 

One successful applicant outside of Tāmaki Makaurau will have a portion of their travel and accommodation costs covered, so all creatives from Aotearoa are encouraged to apply. 

Applications open via the BIG FAN website on Thursday 15 July and close Monday 19 July at 3.30pm.   

Funded in part by the Ministry of Culture & Heritage, this is the second Residency opportunity to be announced this year. 

Aotearoa has a wealth of musical talent, and BIG FAN believe that music creation should be available for all sections of its diverse society.  Through this initiative, participants will develop the tools to forge a successful career locally and internationally. There is also the opportunity to return to BIG FAN to inspire and mentor the next generation, in turn further growing the already thriving music community in Aotearoa and helping people fulfil their ambitions through music. 

Full Information regarding the Winter Residencies, how to apply and FAQ’s can be found online at www.bigfan.co.nz/community/winter-residencies  

ACROBATIC EXTRAVAGANZA ON ICE, ‘CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S –CRYSTAL’, ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL AUCKLAND SHOW

Following overwhelming popular demand, Cirque du Soleil’s –‘CRYSTAL’ has today announced an additional Auckland show for its forthcoming New Zealand arena tour which opens in Christchurch this Friday.

The one-of-a-kind production, Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL, today announces ahead of the spectacular opening at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch this Friday, that an additional Auckland performance will take place at Spark Arena on Saturday 8th July at 12pm. My Ticketmaster and TEG Live members will have pre-sale access to this show from Monday 19th June at 12pm before tickets go on sale to general public on Tuesday 20th June at 2pm.  

The New Zealand audience will be at the edge of their seats with Cirque du Soleil’s, jaw dropping, gravity-defying circus disciplines whilst also adding to the mix figure skating and extreme skating - two disciplines that have never been seen before in a Cirque du Soleil production.  

Thrilling more than 1.9 million people worldwide since its creation in 2017, CRYSTAL artists defy gravity, skilfully manoeuvring backflips, leaps, and vaults all on ice! Adding a new element to the magic and swapping shoes for skates will be sure to thrill audiences more than ever. The show takes audiences on a whimsical journey into a vivid and imaginary world where up is down, left is right, and nothing is as it seems. 

About CRYSTAL

Created by Shana Carroll and Sebastien Soldevila, CRYSTAL takes audiences on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery full of whimsy and wonder. Feel your adrenaline soar as you dive into a world of playful imagination with the show’s protagonist, Crystal, as she becomes who she was always destined to be – herself.

Using astounding on-ice visual projections and a soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music with the signature sound of Cirque du Soleil, CRYSTAL transports audiences on a visual and auditory acrobatic experience that’s suitable for all ages.

Fun Facts

• CRYSTAL is Cirque du Soleil’s 42nd creation and the company’s very first acrobatic experience on ice.

• Since its creation in 2017, the show has toured to over 115 cities in 12 different countries including Canada, the US, UK, Mexico, France,  Germany, and more!

• This one-of-a-kind performance features seven traditional circus acts including trapeze, hand-to-hand, Banquine, aerial straps, hand-to-trapeze, juggling, and hand balancing – all performed on ice!

• The CRYSTAL team makes approximately 300 real snowballs each week to use during pre-show animation.

• CRYSTAL is Cirque du Soleil’s first and only touring show to incorporate multiple remastered pop songs into the soundtrack of a show – Beyoncé’s Halo, U2’s Beautiful Day, Nina Simone’s Sinnerman, and Sia’s Chandelier.

• The show travels with 80 pairs of skates (both hockey and figure skates) and each artist wears up to 4 pairs per show!

• CRYSTAL is suitable for all ages.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE - 2023  

CHRISTCHURCH 
Wolfbrook Arena  
Friday 16th June - 7:30pm 
Saturday 17th June - 4:00pm & 8:00pm  
Sunday 18th June - 1:00pm & 5:00pm  
Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd June – 7:30pm 
Saturday 24th June – 4:00pm & 8:00pm 
Sunday 25th June – 1:00pm  

AUCKLAND 
Spark Arena 
Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th, Friday 7th July – 7:30pm 
Saturday 8th July – 12:00pm (NEW) 4:00pm & 8:00pm 
Sunday 9th July – 1:00pm & 5:00pm 

Tickets will for the new performance will go on sale Tuesday 20th June at 12pm from Ticketmaster. 

Tickets for all previously announced shows are on sale now: 

CHRISTCHURCH via Ticketek 
AUCKLAND via Ticketmaster 

Head to www.teglive.com.au for all pre-sale details. 

CHARLIE PUTH ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER NEW ZEALAND SHOW FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED "CHARLIE" LIVE EXPERIENCE TOUR

4x Grammy-nominated hitmaker Charlie Puth has announced he will be embarking on his first ever New Zealand tour in 2023. Produced by Live Nation, Charlie Puth Presents The “Charlie” Live Experience will head to Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday November 4.  

Tickets go on sale at 2pm Tuesday June 20.   

One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets during an exclusive 48 hour presale, starting Thursday 15 June, 2pm. Head to one.nz/music   

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.co.nz and charlieputh.com 

Charlie Puth has been whole-heartedly embraced across New Zealand for his exceptional song writing, and charismatic online persona. Further to the incredible international success across his three studio albums, Puth has had multiple singles crack the Top 10 of the New Zealand singles charts locally, including  two #1 hits with ‘Marvin Gaye’ and ‘See You Again’,    

As the global star heads our way to celebrate the release of his critically acclaimed 2022 album ‘CHARLIE’, fans will have a chance to hear all of their favourites, whilst experiencing the music in a brand new way. Truly at home on stage, fans will be enamoured with Puth’s artistry within his live show; not only with a voice that transcends, but through his incredible musicianship, and captivating onstage charisma. Hitting New Zealand shores from this November, these shows are not to be missed. 

ABOUT CHARLIE PUTH 

Charlie Puth has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators. Puth has amassed eight multi-platinum singles, four GRAMMY nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. His 2018 GRAMMY-nominated LP, Voicenotes, was RIAA Certified Gold only four days after its release and has logged over 5.6 billion streams worldwide. Recently, Puth released his highly anticipated third studio album CHARLIE via Atlantic Records. Featuring hit singles “Left and Right [feat. Jung Kook of BTS],“That’s Hilarious” and “Light Switch,” the “expertly crafted collection” (ROLLING STONE) has surpassed 1 billion global streams and received critical praise around the world. Following the release of his CHARLIE, Puth set out for his ‘One Night Only’ tour, welcoming fans around the world up close and personal as he shares his latest album and his greatest hits. In 2020, Puth’s collaboration with Gabby Barrett on their “I Hope” Remix earned him his fourth top 10 track on the Billboard Hot 100, hit number one on the Billboard “Adult Pop Songs” chart, and won a 2021 Billboard Music Award for “Top Collaboration.” Puth also co-wrote and produced The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s record-breaking single, “Stay,” which quickly become one of the biggest songs of 2021 and holds the title for the longest- reigning No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and the first to lead it for double- digits - spending a total of eleven weeks at the top of the chart.  

CHARLIEPUTH.COM | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE 

CHARLIE PUTH 

THE ‘CHARLIE’ LIVE EXPERIENCE 

NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2023 

SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND                    SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 

TICKETS ON SALE 2PM TUESDAY JUNE 20 

One NZ Presale: Thursday, June 15 from 2pm until Monday June 19, 2pm  

My Live Nation presale 3pm Monday June 19 – 1pm Tuesday 20 June 
For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.co.nz 

SECRET SOUNDS AND LIVE NATION PRESENT REX ORANGE COUNTY TOURING NEW ZEALAND IN SEPTEMBER 2023

Rex Orange County returns to Aotearoa this spring. Coming to Wellington on Friday 15 September and Auckland on Saturday 16 September as part of the Live in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia Tour 2023. The tour marks Rex’s inaugural headline shows across Asia and includes long awaited dates in some of his biggest streaming markets.  
 
The dates follow Rex’s 2022 multi-city run in North America that saw Rex performing sold-out shows at iconic venues including The Hollywood Bowl, Forest Hills Stadium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and a sold-out hometown performance at Gunnersbury Park in London to 20,000 people. 
 
Last year, Rex released his latest album, WHO CARES?, which charted #1 in the UK, #2 in Australia, and #5 in the US. The record includes stand-out songs such as “AMAZING,” “THE SHADE,” “KEEP IT UP,” and “OPEN A WINDOW” featuring Tyler, The Creator, marking the first time the two have collaborated since Tyler’s 2017 album Flower Boy. Complex praised the album in their ‘Best of 2022 So Far’ list, calling it “sobering, uplifting, fun, and honest all at the same time, making for a great addition to his expanding catalog.” He followed suit with the release of his single THREAT, which was heralded by The New York Times as “a tender take on self-doubt.”
 
Fans that bought tickets to Rex Orange County’s previously announced 2022 tour can get first access to tickets from 9am local Wednesday 14 June. Tickets go on sale to the general public from 9am local Friday 16 June.
 

REX ORANGE COUNTY TOUR DATES
Friday 15 Sep 2023 – Michael Fowler Center, Wellington
Saturday 16 Sep 2023 – Spark Arena, Auckland
 
TICKETS
Secret Sounds presale available from 9am Thursday 15 June – 8am Friday 16 June
Ticket Agent / Venue presale available from 9am Thursday 15 June – 8am Friday 16 June
Tickets on sale to general public at 9am Friday 16 June

BLUE MAX MUSIC AND TEG LIVE PRESENTS 'HILLTOP HOODS' NZ TOUR 2023 WITH SPECIAL GUEST FREDDY REYNOLD

Australian hip-hop group HILLTOP HOODS have today announced dates for their 2023 New Zealand Tour, which will see the band play headline shows across Aotearoa this coming September.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10AM on FRIDAY JUNE 16 from Ticketek NZ and hilltophoods.com, with a 48 hour artist, Ticketek NZ and TEG Live pre-sale occurring on at 10AM on WEDNESDAY JUNE 14.

Fresh from their sold-out ‘SHOW BUSINESS’ Australian arena tour in late 2022, along with their biggest ever UK/Europe tour set to take place this June-July, the ‘HILLTOP HOODS NZ 2023 TOUR’ will be the first time Kiwi audiences experience the trio’s blistering high energy performances in four years.

On their last visit HILLTOP HOODS supported Eminem on his NZ Rapture Tour, performing to a record breaking crowd of over 46,000. The band quickly followed this up with a run of sold-out shows on the NZ leg of their 2019 ‘THE GREAT EXPANSE WORLD TOUR’ which saw HILLTOP HOODS play across 14 different countries, performing to over 100,000 fans.

With no plans on slowing down, the ‘HILLTOP HOODS NZ 2023 TOUR’ will showcase new songs from the group’s upcoming album. Fans can look forward to experiencing explosive performances of a brand new single, teased just last week, along with classic hits such as ‘Leave Me Lonely’, ‘Exit Sign’, feat Illy & Ecca Vandal, ‘The Nosebleed Section’, ‘Cosby Sweater’, ‘Chase That Feeling’, and ‘Show Business’ feat. Eamon.

HILLTOP HOODS will be joined by special guest and Tāmaki Makauraru based rapper Freddy Reynold, who represents the versatility of Aotearoa and the Southside culture that raised him. Freddy comes armed to perform his freshest drop, ‘Silver Green and Gold’.

Ahead of their long awaited New Zealand tour, the band will have performed their new single to fans in UK/Europe for the first time, across 11 headline shows. Also appearing at Switzerland’s prestigious hip-hop festival Open Air Frauenfeld, plus Cologne’s Summer Jam, Hilltop Hoods will cement their status as festival favourites coming home to headline Australia’s much loved Splendour in the Grass & Spin Off Festival in July 2023.

The legacy of HILLTOP HOODS is undeniable. Their career speaks for itself with ten ARIA awards, six #1 albums, sold out arena tours, over 60 platinum accreditations and the achievement of being the #1 most streamed Australian artist on Spotify for two years running.
 
Proudly presented by Blue Max Music and TEG Live, the ‘HILLTOP HOODS NZ 2023 TOUR’ will stop in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this September, complete with a sold-out festival appearance at Snow Machine in Queenstown.
 

HILLTOP HOODS NZ TOUR 2023
 

Friday, September 1 - The Studio, Auckland
Saturday, September 2 - The Hunter Lounge, Wellington
Sunday, September 3 - The Ngaio Marsh Theatre, Christchurch

PRE-SALES

[HILLTOP HOODS / TEG LIVE / MY TICKETEK NZ]
10.00am WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE (local time)
 

GENERAL PUBLIC ON-SALE

10.00am FRIDAY 16 JUNE (local time)
 
Tickets are available at: Ticketek NZ and hilltophoods.com

Stay up-to-date on HILLTOP HOODS by visiting their website hilltophoods.com

ELEMENTAL NIGHTS 2023 SECOND & FINAL LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT - FAZERDAZE, KIRIN J CALLINAN AND THERE'S A TUESDAY ADDED TO WORLD-CLASS WINTER CONCERT SERIES

Live Nation in association with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, is thrilled to announce the second line-up for Elemental Nights 2023 as part of Elemental AKL.
 
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Fazerdaze (NZ); Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Kirin J Callinan (AU) and four piece indie dream-pop band There’s A Tuesday (NZ) will join the Elemental Nights line-up in August. All three shows will be taking place in an exciting, exclusive venue new to Elemental Nights - the Mount Albert War Memorial Hall.
 
Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic venues transform into temporary works of art, with the midwinter concert series bringing a line-up of local and international world class artists to Auckland. Elemental Nights has previously transformed Auckland's hidden gems into live music venues, including Hopetoun Alpha, St Matthews in the City and the Titirangi War Memorial Hall. Rarely used for live shows, the Mount Albert War Memorial Hall is a beautiful modernist building and will join these special venues in a rare opportunity to witness the stunning space as a live music venue.
 
These new shows are the final addition to the already announced line-up of UK rock band IDLES, Mercury Prize nominated rapper Loyle Carner, Swedish pop superstar Tove Lo, and Aotearoa’s own Bic Runga presenting the 20th anniversary of her album ‘Beautiful Collision’. Joining the already announced line-up are Georgia Lines (NZ) with Bic Runga, and MAY-A (AU) joining Tove Lo at their Elemental Nights shows.
 
Tickets for all shows go on sale at 12pm Friday, June 2 through elementalnights.com & livenation.co.nz
 
Ahead of her Europe and UK tour, songwriter and producer Fazerdaze will bring a very special solo show to the beautiful venue on Thursday August 3, followed by Australian Kirin J Callinan on Friday August 4 as part of his New Zealand tour, presenting his new album ‘If I Could Sing’. In an all ages show, There’s A Tuesday will take the Mount Albert War Memorial Hall stage on Saturday, August 5 along with Molly Payton (solo) and Heidi Simpson.
 
Fazerdaze (AKA Amelia Murray) has returned to the music scene after a 5-year hiatus between her last project ‘Morningside’. Returning with ‘Break!’, the EP marks the beginning of a new era for the multi-talented creative: it’s a grungier, angrier version of the artist who burst onto the scene in 2017 with a catchy dream-pop sound. She returns better than ever after an inward journey of self-reflection and reconnection to herself after a whirlwind of pandemic anxiety and health issues. She’s caught the attention of music industry big leagues including Pitchfork and MOJO, and performed across the world, including opening for Haim, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and The XX.
 
Provocative Australian Kirin J Callinan’s most recent single “ANÆMIC ADONIS (you made me a promise)” came with an AI-assisted music video. A founding member of Mercy Arms, Callinan is known for his confrontational live shows and varied musical styles, once described as darting from evocative electro-pop to arty, experimental rock and everything in between. He joins Elemental Night as part of his New Zealand tour to promote his new upcoming album ‘If I Could Sing’, out Friday June 23.
 
Indie folk band There’s A Tuesday have been on a steady rise since taking out the nationwide title in the Smokefree Rockquest in 2019, proving their musical abilities on a massive scale. Tipped as ones to watch, the four-piece band released their debut EP ‘Dance With Me Before We Cry’ in 2020, before embarking on a national headline tour around the country. Signed by fellow Laneway alum BENEE on her Olive Records label, the were nominated for the 2022 APRA Silver Scroll Award for their tune “Girl at Night”, lifted from their recent EP ‘Boy Scout’. They’re joined by Molly Payton (solo) and Heidi Simpson in this all ages show.
 
Designed, produced and promoted by Live Nation, these unique and spectacular nights should not be missed.
 
Live Nation New Zealand’s Head Promoter Renée Hermsen says, “Thanks to the support from Tātaki Unlimited we are bringing Elemental Nights back for the fourth time, and we couldn’t be more excited. This is our biggest line up yet, with a slate of international and domestic super stars you only get a chance to see this winter, here in Tāmaki Makaurau.”
 
Elemental AKL festival is back this July with a captivating programme of free and ticketed events, celebrating the culture, cuisine and creativity of Auckland.  From this July, Elemental AKL events will transform eateries and bars, theatres and public spaces across Auckland into hubs of exciting experiences. From high-end ticketed experiences to free events, the line-up features enlightening, surprising, thought-provoking, nourishing, and unique experiences to feast your eyes, feed your mind and fill your heart. Elemental AKL is delivered by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
 
Elemental Nights full line-up features; IDLES (UK), Tove Lo (SE), Bic Runga celebrating 20 years of ‘Beautiful Collision’ (NZ) and Loyle Carner (UK), Fazerdaze (NZ), Kirin J Callinan (AU) and There’s A Tuesday (NZ).
 
Bic Runga will be joined by special guest Georgia Lines (NZ), MAY-A (AU) will join Tove Lo, and There’s A Tuesday will be joined by both Molly Payton and Heidi Simpson in their all ages show.
 

ELEMENTAL NIGHTS SECOND LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT:
 
FAZERDAZE SOLO/UNPLUGGED // THURSDAY AUGUST 3 //
MOUNT ALBERT WAR MEMORIAL HALL
KIRIN J CALLINAN (AUS) IF I COULD SING: A DECADE OF EMBRACISM AND BEYOND // FRIDAY AUGUST 4 //
MOUNT ALBERT WAR MEMORIAL HALL
THERE’S A TUESDAY ALL AGES SHOW + MOLLY PAYTON (SOLO) + HEIDI SIMPSON // SATURDAY AUGUST 5 //
MOUNT ALBERT WAR MEMORIAL HALL

CURTIS “50 CENT” JACKSON TO BRING GLOBAL “THE FINAL LAP TOUR 2023”TO NEW ZEALAND TO CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’

Today, EMMY® and GRAMMY® award-winning multi hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson announces New Zealand dates as part of a global tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin.
 
Produced by Live Nation, The Final Lap Tour comes to Spark Arena for one night only on December 14.
 
One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets during an exclusive 48 hour presale, starts Friday 2 June, 11am. Head to one.nz/music  
 
For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, go to livenation.co.nz
 
The Final Lap Tour, produced by Live Nation and presented by Mai FM, will feature the rap icon performing dozens of fan-favourite and chart-topping hits along with select tracks that have not been performed live in decades.
 
Recognised as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, 50 Cent rose to fame with his record-shattering debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Since then, he has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and has been awarded the most prestigious accolades. Jackson has leveraged his star power to achieve unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor, director, and executive producer. From Get Rich or Die Tryin’ being one of the fastest-selling albums in history to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of Vitaminwater, Jackson continues to break records. Currently, he holds the record for the highest rated premiere of a series ever on Starz with “Power Book II: Ghost.”

CURTIS “50 CENT” JACKSON
“THE FINAL LAP TOUR 2023” – NEW ZEALAND
 
SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND               THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14

One NZ Presale: Friday, June 2 from 11am until Tuesday, June 6 at 11am
General public on sale: Thursday, June 8 at 2pm. 
ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL.
 
For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, go to www.livenation.co.nz

NIALL HORAN ‘THE SHOW’ LIVE ON TOUR COMING TO AOTEAROA NEXT APRIL

Chart-topping, global superstar Niall Horan has today announced that he will be bringing ‘THE SHOW’ LIVE ON TOUR to New Zealand in April 2024 to celebrate the release of his upcoming third studio album, The Show.  Presented by TEG Live and The Edge, the New Zealand show will take place on 26 April 2024 at Spark Arena, Auckland. This will be Niall’s first time back in New Zealand after bringing his sold-out Flicker world tour to Aotearoa in 2018.
 
Tickets to ‘THE SHOW’ LIVE ON TOUR will go on sale to the general public at 10.00am (local time) on Friday 2 June from Ticketmaster.
 
New Zealand fans who pre-order The Show album on any format from JB Hi-Fi by 5:00pm on Monday 29 May will receive an exclusive ticket presale code for his Auckland show. The JB Hi-Fi Tour presale will commence at 10:00am on Wednesday 31 May. This offer is exclusive to JB Hi-Fi New Zealand and can be accessed HERE.
 
Thrilled to be including New Zealand on his worldwide tour, Niall says, “I have said it many times, but I do mean it when I say that the times I have spent down under are some of the best periods of my life… I have had amazing shows in Australia and New Zealand, and I cannot wait to be back in 2024. My favourite thing in the world is being on tour. Performing my songs for my fans and sharing those incredible moments together are the reason why I write music in the first place. This is going to be my best tour yet and I cannot wait to see all you “lovers” in 2024.”
 
A deeply felt meditation on everything from mental health to the infinite complexity and uncertainty of love, The Show is an endlessly spellbinding statement on following your heart to its absolute truth. As he gears up to share his most personal material yet in a truly extraordinary career, Niall is particularly eager to return to the stage.
 
“There’s nothing better than watching the crowd sing back to you with all that emotion on their faces and knowing that they’re attaching the song to something meaningful in their own lives,” says Niall Horan. “To me, that’s always the greatest thing that can ever come from songwriting.”
 
TEG CEO Geoff Jones says, “TEG is delighted to be bringing Niall Horan out to New Zealand in 2024. We know his fans have been waiting since 2018 for these shows, and we're thrilled that it's finally coming to life. Niall is a masterclass entertainer with incredible stage presence, so there’s no doubt this tour will include many magic moments for fans.”
 
Originally from Mullingar, Ireland, Horan has sold over 80 million records and toured the globe multiple times as part of the iconic One Direction. His full-length solo debut Flicker entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1 in October 2017 and contained the 8 x ARIA Platinum single Slow Hands and 4 x ARIA Platinum This Town. The album hit the top 10 in 20 countries total and charted #2 on the Australian ARIA charts. With combined global streams surpassing eight billion, Flicker has gone Platinum in five countries (including the U.S.) and Gold in additional seven countries.  Heartbreak Weather followed in 2020 and topped the UK’s Official Albums chart and Billboard’s Top Album Sales tally and came in at #2 on the ARIA charts. 
 
The album The Show will feature the already released singles Heaven and Meltdown. Across Australia and New Zealand, both singles are soaring with over 6.8 million combined streams across all platforms.
 
Pre-order ‘The Show’ album from JB Hi-Fi HERE prior to 5:00pm on 29 May to access the JB Hi-Fi Tour presale from 10:00am on Wednesday 31 May.

General Public On-Sale at 10:00am (local time) on Friday 2 June from Ticketmaster
 
NIALL HORAN ‘THE SHOW’ LIVE ON TOUR 2024
 
FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2024 | SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND, NZ | ALL AGES
https://www.teglive.com.au/events/niall-horan-2024/

THE WAR ON DRUGS ANNOUNCE FIRST NEW ZEALAND TOUR SINCE 2018 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SPOON + INDIGO SPARKE

Live Nation is thrilled to announce the return of The War On Drugs to New Zealand for the first time since 2018. With special guests Spoon, plus Indigo Sparke, the band will tour the North Island in December 2023 in support of I Don’t Live Here Anymore, praised by GQ as “the band’s clearest, most vibrant, and upbeat.”
 
Presented in partnership with Radio Hauraki and 95bFM, tickets for all shows go on sale at 1pm NZT from livenation.co.nz with the Live Nation members presale beginning at 12pm, Thursday May 25 until 12pm, Friday.
 
Throughout the tour, The War On Drugs will play two of New Zealand’s finest venues, including Wellington’s Anderson Park, and Auckland’s Spark Arena.
 
Led by Adam Granduciel, the GRAMMY-Award winning band has steadily emerged as one of this century’s great rock and roll synthesists, removing the gaps between the underground and the mainstream, between the obtuse and the anthemic, making records that wrestle a fractured past into a unified and engrossing present. The New Yorker called them “the best American ‘rock’ band of this decade” in support of 2017’s A Deeper Understanding while Stereogum hailed The War On Drugs as “one of the greatest American bands of their generation” following the release of I Don’t Live Here Anymore. It landed on numerous 2021 best albums of the year lists and garnered a second GRAMMY Award nomination (Best Rock Song) and BRIT Award nomination.
 
Throughout their career, The War On Drugs has steadily evolved into one of rock’s most compelling live acts. “It’s hard to imagine a musical experience that’s more enveloping and uplifting” (Consequence).  
 
Joining The War On Drugs for the tour will be one of rock's most acclaimed acts, Spoon. Austin’s most esteemed rock ambassadors have released ten albums to date, including a string of five straight top 10 records: Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (2007), Transference (2010), They Want My Soul (2014), Hot Thoughts (2017), and Lucifer on the Sofa (2022). Hailed by TIME as “one of the greatest American rock bands”, Spoon topped Metacritic’s chart as the single most critically acclaimed band of the aughts.
 
Last here in 2017, Spoon will tour both countries for the first time since the release of their Grammy nominated tenth album ‘Lucifer On The Sofa’. More than two decades into their career, Spoon returned with this loud, low-down, melodious rock record which The Guardian called ‘Timeless Perfection’ and Rolling Stone said, ‘Might Be Spoon’s Best Record Ever’.
 
Opening for all shows will be Australian singer songwriter Indigo Sparke.
 

THE WAR ON DRUGS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SPOON
PLUS INDIGO SPARKE
 
ANDERSON PARK, WELLINGTON                               FRIDAY DECEMBER 1
SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND                                          SATURDAY DECEMBER 2
 
Live Nation Presale: Thursday, May 25 from 12pm until Friday, May 26 at 12pm.
 
General public tickets go on sale on Friday May 26 at 1pm.  ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL.
 
For complete tour, ticket, and VIP Experience information
visit: livenation.co.nz

ENDEAVOUR LIVE & MAI FM PRESENTS INNER CIRCLE 55th ANNIVERSARY NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2023

The original “Bad Boys of Reggae” INNER CIRCLE make their la-la-la long awaited return to Aotearoa this Autumn, bringing 55 years of hits to 3 stops including Trusts Arena in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau on Friday, March 31, 2023, Energy Events Centre in Rotorua | Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe on Saturday, April 1 2023 before finishing up the tour at TSB Arena, Wellington | Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Grammy Award winners and very much founding fathers of the quintessential reggae and dub sound, Inner Circle formed in Kingston in 1968 before joining with successful solo artist Jacob Miller in 1976 and writing countless successful hits including “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” and “Bad Boys” as well as a plethora of hit covers including “Young, Wild & Free”, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain”  and “Every Little Thing”.

Headlining Woodstock, writing music for blockbuster Hollywood films and pioneering reggae music to the forefront of the world stage,INNER CIRCLEhave done it all andEndeavour Live & Mai FMare delighted to be bringing them back to our shores for the first time in 7 years.

Special guest across the tour will be Aotearoa’s undisputed Queen of Hip Hop, Soul and R&BLADI6, performing her range of hits from“Diamonds”, “Like Water”and“Walk Right Up”. With a catalogue that marks a woman who is only comfortable taking risks, the inspiring live show that LADI6 brings is no exception to this rule. Local support for each show to be announced.

For full ticketing information, head to endeavour.live/innercircle

TRAILER UNVEILED FOR FEEL GOOD KIWI FILM ‘RED, WHITE & BRASS’ FEATURING A STELLAR ENSEMBLE OF TONGAN TALENT

From the producers of The Breaker Upperers, Cousins and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Red, White & Brass is the debut feature film for director Damon Fepulea’i who co-wrote with co-producer Halaifonua (Nua) Finau. The film stars John-Paul Foliaki (Popstars), Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi (The Panthers), Ilaisaane Green (Brutal Lives), Onetoto Ikavuka, Mikey Falesiu (Toke), Lupeti Finau, Lotima Pome'e (Under the Vines), and Haanz Fa'avae-Jackson (Savage).  

Tongans are renowned for their enthusiastic support of their sporting teams; decorating their cars, houses and faces with the Tongan flag. Inspired by a true story, Red, White & Brass showcases this māfana energy. The underdog story follows a community of Tongans who form a brass band as the pre-game entertainment in a desperate attempt to get tickets to the 2011 Rugby World Cup Tonga vs France game.  

“The māfana energy in the film is infectious,” says Fepulea’i. “I can’t wait for Kiwis to see this film on 23rd March, and what's possible when you band together for a common goal.” 

Finau was in the original band that performed at the Rugby World Cup in 2011. He is excited to see the Tongan community represented authentically on the big screen.  

“Ever since we shot the film my DM’s have been full with people asking when they can see the film,” says Nua. “Kainga, the wait is over! Hope you enjoy this sneak peak!!” 

This whole-hearted and fun film was shot in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington and will be released in Aotearoa to New Zealand audiences on Thursday 23 March 2023 before its international release.   

Red, White & Brass is a Piki Films and Miss Conception production produced by Georgina Conder, Morgan Waru, Halaifonua Finau and executive produced by Carthew Neal, Ainsley Gardiner and Taika Waititi. The film has funding from the New Zealand Film Commission, the New Zealand Government’s Screen Production Grant and Screen Production Recovery Fund, NZ on Air, Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ, Angel Investors Marlborough, Department of Post and Kiwibank. The film is distributed in New Zealand & Australia by Madman, Piki Films and M2S1 Films.  

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BASEMENT JAXX NEW ZEALAND TOUR ADDS QUEENSTOWN & WELLINGTON. CHRISTCHURCH MOVES TO TE PAE CHRISTCHURCH CONVENTION CENTRE

Widely respected as one of the UK’s most legendary house and big beat kings, BASEMENT JAXX have been crowd favourites around the world for close to 15 years. The hitmakers behind ‘Romeo’ and ‘Where’s your Head At’ are no strangers to New Zealand, having previously performed at Big Day Out, and most recently at AKL17 at Auckland’s Mantells on the Water in 2017. With their triumphant 2020 return postponed due to COVID restrictions, the time has finally come for Basement Jaxx fans as they embark on their biggest New Zealand tour to date.

The New Zealand tour will kick off in WELLINGTON at SHED 6 on FRIDAY, MARCH 24 2023, before heading to QUEENSTOWN to perform at CARGO BREWERY on SATURDAY, MARCH 25 2023. The second weekend of the tour sees Basement Jaxx deliver the first ever performance at the brand new TE PAE CONVENTION CENTRE in CHRISTCHURCH on THURSDAY, MARCH 30 2023, before the tour wraps up at a final soiree at AUCKLAND TOWN HALL on FRIDAY, MARCH 31 2023.

Confirmed as special guests for the Wellington and Queenstown show is FLEETMAC WOOD. With exclusive remixes and edits crafted for the dance floor, this DJ set and AV show is not a tribute act, but a rave that re-frames the music of Fleetwood Mac. Twirling through disco, techno and house, DJs Roxanne Roll and Smooth Sailing have taken this dance party from Berlin to Burning Man and shared their passion with like-minded hedonists around the world. DICK JOHNSON will be providing opening slot performances at the Auckland and Christchurch shows. Based in Auckland, New Zealand and with a long standing (15 years) weekly show on local radio station George FM, Dick continues a busy DJ schedule, and it’s a rare weekend indeed that he is not behind the decks electrifying a crowd of dedicated followers and testing his tunes on dance floors around New Zealand and beyond.

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ENDEAVOUR LIVE, BREAKOUT & GEORGE FM PRESENTS WILKINSON COGNITION NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2023

WILKINSON will make his long-awaited return to New Zealand, bringing Kiwi fans a first taste of his new critically acclaimed arena show and celebrating the highest selling drum & bass album of 2022 and his fourth studio album, COGNITION.

Off the back of his record setting New Zealand tour in 2021, Wilkinson returns to his official “second home” with the stunning and cinematic audio experience, COGNITION, hitting Wellington’s TSB Arena on Thursday May 4 and Christchurch Arena on Friday, May 5. The following week, the award winning British producer will take his high energy DJ set down to Dunedin’s Union Hall on Thursday, May 11, before signing off the tour with arena performances in Auckland and Hamilton. The Auckland show will be his debut Spark Arena show on Friday May 12, finishing off with GLOBOX Arena, Claudelands in Hamilton on Saturday, May 13.

One of the leading names in dance music, WILKINSON has cemented himself as one of the most influential names in dance music history. After 10 years at the top of the game and headlining festivals around the world, he shows no sign of stopping as he returns to Aotearoa to tour his acclaimed fourth studio album COGNITION.

Collaborating on COGNITION with artists close to him including a rekindling with the unstoppable Becky Hill on “Here For You”, his partner Iiola on the euphoric “Close Your Eyes” and powerhouses Kanine & Clementine Douglas on “No One Else”, he’s achieved one of drum & bass’ holy grails: a fully dancefloor-aimed album that never dips in tempo or diverts away from D&B, yet never crosses over into the classic ‘collection of bangers’ sensation so many D&B albums end up as.
 
At points it’s gentle, emotional and sincere, but it’s also riddled with a vibe that ensures all tunes will work on the dancefloor and vitality that won him the scene’s affection in the first place. Showing no signs of stopping either, we are elated to be bringing WILKINSON back to his second home.
 
Supporting WILKINSON on his arena tour is UK Drum and Bass producer DISRUPTA and local support from PORIS across the tour.
 
Undoubtedly one of the most promising up and coming figures in the drum & bass genre, DISRUPTA, 23, has been quick to establish his own unique and versatile sound. With chart topping music on notable labels such as Hospital Records, V Recordings, UKF and of course, Sleepless, he is gaining boundless recognition for his work by some of the biggest names in the scene. Having won 'Best Breakthrough DJ' at the Drum & Bass Awards 2021, Disrupta is fast becoming a headline act with a long career ahead of him both on stage and in the studio.
 
PORIS has swiftly established a reputation as a highly accomplished DJ, recognised in the top 3 best DJs in New Zealand at the 2021 Georgies. PORIS (actual name Paris), who made her debut in early 2020, has since been on tour practically nonstop. She has already performed on the big stages at New Zealand’s top festivals, and the bulk of the most infamous venues in New Zealand.
 
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General Public tickets go on sale this FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 2023, 3PM. However, you can access presale tickets by registering here: arep.co/t/wilkinson2023
Everyone who registers for the Wilkinson “Cognition” presale gains access to purchase tickets before the General Public. Earn points during the registration process to win tickets and/or gain access to limited discounted presale tickets.
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MONTELL2099 SHARES SPINE-CHILLING DJ SET, LIVE FROM THE REMARKABLES ICE LAKE IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Following Montell2099’s immersive 2020 short film, Live from Karekare, which saw one of the  West Coast’s most rugged coastlines become the visionary electronic producer’s stage, Montell2099 has shared a new surreal follow-up short film, Live From Lake Alta in The Remarkables.
 
Alongside the film's release, a limited edition t-shirt will be for sale, with all profits going towards Kea Conservation, a partner of The Remarkables and Ngāi Tahu.
 
The same way he showcases Aotearoa New Zealand on the world stage through his music, the mesmerizing thirty minute visual finds Montell2099 leaning proudly into his heritage, revealing more of the countries inimitable scenery breathtaking views, and nature as his extravagant arena, from one of the most stunning and serene locations the world has to offer.
 
“The visual element of my music is super important,” says Montell. “And in a live setting the visuals are almost as important as the musical delivery. With my DJ sets I spend an incredible amount of time curating the journey - every drop has a purpose, and every breakdown moment is there for a reason. I always want to tell a story and take the audience on a musical journey and adding the visual element to this makes it more effective and helps immerse the audience into the world that we’ve created for them.”
 
Live From Lake Alta finds Montell2099’s exhilarating electronic frequencies set against the chilling atmosphere of icy mountain ranges, golden hour sunset scenery sloping into brooding nightfall, and isolated snowfield surroundings, captured from a bird's eye view.
 
Warming up the minus zero degree temperature with his scorching bass lines, slapping percussion, animated ad-libs, and exhilarating drops over a series of previously released singles, remixes, as well as teasing a series of brand new unreleased material, Montell2099’s goose-bump inducing set mesmerizes from a triangular lighting installation designed by world-renowned lighting and stage design wizards Human Person (Drake, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish), who previously worked on Montell2099’s Live From Karekare short film and live festival sets, alongside local Dunedin show designer Jade Fraser, Below Studios, Tom Tom Productions, and Higher Ground.
 
“One of the biggest takeaways from our first shoot in Karekare was how the intense environment really leant itself to Montell’s music, so as his new music evolves into a heavier place, we wanted to find a location that was even more extreme, and a mountain in the middle winter felt like the perfect fit,” says Ben Dalgleish from Human Person, the creative team behind the production design and lighting design of the shoot.
 
Continuing to take his music and live show to even grander heights, Live From Lake Alta is another showcase of Montell2099’s art transcending conventionality and pushing the limits of the traditional live show experience.
 
A nod to Montell’s vision and creativity, the breathtaking video is being hosted on Trap Nation’s Youtube channel, a global hub for the best in electronic music - sporting over 30 million subscribers and counting.

‘THE TEN TENORS’ RETURN TO NEW ZEALAND FOR 11-DATE ‘GREATEST HITS’ 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Live Nation has today announced that Australasia’s longest running stage show The TEN Tenors will return to New Zealand for an 11-date tour in 2023, celebrating the act’s 20th anniversary touring New Zealand. Centred around the shows’ ‘Greatest Hits’, the tour kicks off in April and will visit Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Napier, Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland.

Discounted earlybird tickets are available in a presale for My Live Nation members beginning at 9am, Thursday December 1. Sign up now at livenation.co.nz.

General tickets for all shows go on sale at 10am, Monday December 5 from livenation.co.nz.

Formed in 1995, The TEN Tenors are the world’s longest running classical crossover act. The musical ensemble have toured extensively nationally and internationally, with just under 3,500 shows across 34 countries under their belts. Their signature brand of music featuring 10-part harmonies has been enjoyed by more than 90 million people worldwide.

The TEN Tenors have sold more than 2.8 million concert tickets and become renowned for their dynamic, choreographed performances, and skillful ability to seamlessly transition from operatic arias to soulful ballads through to chart-topping pop and rock songs.

The TEN Tenors have shared the stage with iconic artists including Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Andrea Boccelli, Willie Nelson, Alanis Morissette and Christina Aguilera. They have also appeared extensively on TV, including The Today Show, Oprah’s Australian Adventure, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, as well as the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for an audience of 32 million viewers and the 2012 UEFA Cup in Warsaw, Poland.

With 15 albums released, the group has sold over 1.2 million albums worldwide, with three going platinum and four gold, as well as three platinum-selling DVDs. They also released their holiday album Our Christmas Wish in 2015 to raise funds for the St Jude Children’s Hospital, raising over $645,000 for ongoing research efforts.

Don’t miss the return of The TEN Tenors when they visit New Zealand in April 2023! Earlybird tickets on sale Thursday December 1, general tickets on sale from Monday, December 5.

THE TEN TENORS – NEW ZEALAND TOUR

TOWN HALL, CHRISTCHURCH THURSDAY APRIL 13
TOWN HALL, DUNEDIN FRIDAY APRIL 14
CIVIC THEATRE, INVERCARGILL SATURDAY APRIL 15
OPERA HOUSE, WELLINGTON TUESDAY APRIL 18
REGENT ON BROADWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH THURSDAY APRIL 20
TSB THEATRE, NEW PLYMOUTH FRIDAY APRIL 21
MUNICIPAL THEATRE, NAPIER SUNDAY APRIL 23
BAYCOURT THEATRE, TAURANGA MONDAY APRIL 24
GLOBOX ARENA CLAUDELANDS, HAMILTON WEDNESDAY APRIL 26
BRUCE MASON CENTRE, AUCKLAND FRIDAY APRIL 28
KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AUCKLAND SUNDAY APRIL 30

EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT TICKETS ON SALE 9AM THU DEC 1 UNTIL 9AM MONDAY DEC 5.
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