August 2024
Big Sima x Boomtown EP Release Tour
The road warriors are back this winter with 5 dates on their 4th consecutive NZ tour, this time its to celebrate the release of their debut EP “Early In The Peace” and we are proud to bring you this mashup of hip hop, RNB, jazz & funk via this road tested 7 piece ensemble. With Big Sima on the raps, Emile Mckenzie on vocals accompanied by Blair Gowan on keys, Theo Hertzig on the sax, Jonty Zydenbos on trumpet, Mark…
Find out more »Nadia Reid
'Singer-songwriter Nadia Reid is one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets' - The Guardian This November, acclaimed songwriter and New Zealand's sweetheart, Nadia Reid journeys back from her new home in the United Kingdom's North West for a series of pre-summer shows in a selection of her favourite towns. Reid will be joined as ever by her resounding band; guitarist Sam Taylor, drummer Joe McCallum and bassist Richie Pickard. Reid and Taylor will perform as a duo for two of the…
Find out more »Old Mervs – How The Fark Are Ya – Tour
Lifelong friends Henry Carrington-Jones and David House (Old Mervs) grew up together on farms outside of Kojonup, a tiny town approximately three hours south of Perth, Western Australia. As high schoolers they cleared out a stable to use as a rehearsal space for their new band, named after one of Henry’s family farm working dogs. With Henry on drums and David on guitar/vox, it was truly humble beginnings. Nowadays, Old Mervs are considered one of the most exciting rock acts…
Find out more »September 2024
Fur Patrol
Banished Music are ecstatic to announce the return of one of Aotearoa’s all time favourite bands, with two very special Fur Patrol shows happening this September. From the moment their debut EP Starlifter landed in 1998 until their swansong album Local Kid arrived in 2008, Pōneke’s Fur Patrol left an unforgettable legacy behind them. Their debut album Pet rode high in the New Zealand Albums Charts for an astonishing thirty weeks, while the single Lydia knocked Destiny’s Child off the…
Find out more »Powder Chutes and Haast Hunter NZ Tour
Powder Chutes and Haast Hunter are beyond excited to announce a Co-Headline NZ Tour. The tour will see Powder Chutes playing the North Island for the first time, and Haast Hunter also popping their South Island cherry! We'll be swapping headline duties as we go, and also inviting other incredible bands to share the bill as we play cities and venues old and new to us. The Tour kicks off on 30th August in Hamilton / Kirikiriroa at Last Place Bar,…
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