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August 2024
Alpha Wolf (aus) New Zealand Tour 2024
Never ones to do anything by halves, ALPHA WOLF have relentlessly sharpened their trademark intensity against the odds over the years, from releasing their critically-acclaimed sophomore album A Quiet Place To Die amid the pandemic in 2020, to releasing a split EP, The Lost & The Longing, with Welsh rockers Holding Absence in 2022, and released their third full-length album Half Living Things in April 2024 which had fans and critics praising it across the globe. Progressive metalcore quartet INVENT…
Find out more »Hot Potato Band
The brass-funk party is coming back to town this August! Grab your lover, mother, friend or other and join us at THE LOONS for a night of laughter & dancing. After sell out shows around Aotearoa / New Zealand over the past few years & festival appearances at WomadNZ, CubaDupa & Coastella, Hot Potato Band return to extend their tour to the southern regions with a show that’ll have you smiling, off your feet & feeling good! --------------- LEARN MORE…
Find out more »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 »COMPLETE | NOTHING TO SHOW ALBUM TOUR 2024
To celebrate the release of his sophomore studio album ‘Nothing To Show’, West Australian rapper Complete is heading on an epic tour across Australia &New Zealand. Known for his extremely energetic goosebump-inducing live performance, he will not only be performing new songs from the album but also a bunch of classic fan favourites. With increased venue sizes and quality of live production, Complete is certain each show will be one to remember as he prepares to pour his heart out…
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 »Troy Kingi – Leatherman and the Mojave Green Tour | Christchurch
Album number eight of the 10 | 10 | 10 series - ‘Leatherman & the Mojave Green’ is a homecoming of sorts for Troy Kingi, returning to the genre of music that ultimately enticed him in to the industry - rock music. Inspired in his mid teens by so many artists that have come from or created in the Mojave Desert region (Kyuss, QOTSA, Eagles of Death Metal) it was an easy decision for Troy to record this album in the…
Find out more »Marlin’s Dreaming – Hirl – Album Release Show
Dunedin Indie Pop outfit Marlin’s Dreaming have announced a nine date tour of Australia & New Zealand to celebrate the release of their new album HIRL due later this year and the band’s first since the critically acclaimed record Hasten in 2021. HIRL New Zealand tour dates: 12/09 - Totara St. , Mount Maunganui 13/09 - Theatre Royal, New Plymouth 14/09 - Meow Nui, Wellington 19/09 - Hollywood Avondale, Auckland 20/09 - Loons, Lyttelton 21/09 - Errick’s, Dunedin Following on…
Find out more »November 2024
Gary Og
Gary Óg, from Glasgow, has been one of leading figures in Irish rebel folk music for 30 years. He burst on to the scene with his first band, Éire Óg and their now iconic debut album Live at the Brazen Head influenced a generation of bands and musicians. Since then, Gary has built up a world wide following; he has released a number of albums and has toured extensively across Europe, America and Australia as a solo singer and with…
Find out more »Bob Mould 2024 NZ Tour
Legendary Hüsker Dü & Sugar founder to perform career-spanning solo electric shows US indie legend Bob Mould has announced his first New Zealand shows in 22 years, with a three-date concert tour confirmed for November 2024. The singer / guitarist will perform material from across his entire career, including tracks from Hüsker Dü, Sugar, and his considerable solo catalogue. Plus1 with UnderTheRadar and 95bFM proudly present Bob Mould: Thursday 21 November – Loons, Christchurch Friday 22 November – San Fran,…
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