DANIEL CHAMPAGNE – NZ TOUR
Sunday 1st August 2021The young Australian born, Nashville based virtuoso recently described as ‘the finest guitar player of this generation’ has been selling out shows around the world and now brings his world tour to New Zealand and will be playing an intimate Christchurch show at Cassels Blue Smoke!
OFF THE TOP – BATTLE OF THE CITIES
Saturday 7th August 2021OFF THE TOP is a rap show that will be held in every city in New Zealand. From every show, 2 artists will be picked by the crowd as the best performers to then be flown up to Auckland for the grand finale of all the different cities.
TRIBUTE BUZZ – WETA / AHORIBUZZ
Friday 13th August 2021Waxstar Touring proudly presents TRIBUTE BUZZ – Weta / AHoriBuzz / Volts Celebrating 20 years of the platinum selling debut Geographica, and in memory of our friend, lead singer and guitarist Aaron Tokona, we pay tribute to two awesome kiwi bands, Weta and AHoriBuzz.
CLAP CLAP RIOT – AUGUST AOTEAROA TOUR
Friday 27th August 2021This August will see Auckland indie rock band Clap Clap Riot head out on their first nationwide tour since 2019. Between lockdowns and a sold-out guilty pleasures show at Auckland’s Whammy Bar, the band has been working on the follow-up to their third full-length album. Ahead of the release, Clap Clap Riot will visit four centres across the country to perform a combination of crowd favourites and new material.
YUMI ZOUMA – AUSTRALIA & NZ TOUR
Thursday 2nd September 2021Following the international success of their back-to-back 2020 albums “Truth or Consequences” and “Truth or Consequences – Alternate Versions”, quartet Yumi Zouma will be hitting the road for the first time since the pandemic curtailed their album release tours of last year.
CHILLINIT – NZ TOUR
Friday 3rd September 2021Due to border restrictions that have been recently imposed between New South Wales and New Zealand, the ChillinIt shows scheduled to take place this week have been rescheduled. All existing tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates without the need for exchange. Patrons unable to attend can obtain a refund from the point of purchase. Refund requests must be received by 5pm, Thursday 5 August.
EIGHTIES FOREVER
Saturday 4th September 2021If it came out in the 80s and you can dance to it, we’ll play it. Cheesy pop, synth pop hits, goth, indie, hair rock, hip hop + more!!! Dress up, let your hair down and dance to 80s music played until well past your bedtime!
DEEP WATER CREEK – ‘NEWS FROM THE SOUTH’ ALBUM TOUR
Friday 10th September 2021Deep Water Creek is the project of Christchurch based Singer/songwriter Matthew Smith. With a strong evocative sense for words and melody, Smith has a burning desire to celebrate, commiserate, and communicate. With a six date tour throughout NZ, they will be sounding the trumpet, banging the drum, and bringing their mastery to the masses in celebration of their debut full-length album ‘News From the South’.
DIMMER – I BELIEVE YOU ARE A STAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Saturday 11th September 2021Dimmer’s I Believe You Are A Star, released in 2001, is rightly regarded as a classic and one of the great New Zealand records of the 2000s. Now Carter has convened a seven piece band for a special one off tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this legendary recording.
ANTHONIE TONNON – ‘LEAVE LOVE OUT OF THIS’ ALBUM RELEASE TOUR
Friday 24th September 2021Anthonie Tonnon has released ‘Leave Love Out Of This’, the title track from his upcoming third album Leave Love Out Of This. Having more recently focussed on delivering thematic solo shows like A Synthesized Universe and his yearly Rail Land journeys, in September 2021 Tonnon embarks on an album release tour that expands his onstage line-up to include a full band for the first time since 2018.
YOU AM I – NZ TOUR
Thursday 7th October 2021Led by charismatic frontman Tim Rogers, You Am I are one of the most successful and internationally heralded Australian bands. Look forward to a night of great songs from classic You Am I albums like Hi Fi Way and Hourly, Daily, plus new tunes from the new album.