The Morning Shift Announce "Is That Us!? World Tour (Sort Of...)" Eight Dates Across Aotearoa & Australia This Spring
Real people, real talk and now real life. Expect all the stuff you love from the podcast: deep kōrero, big laughs, a few tears, spontaneous/questionable singing, plus whatever Jordan decides to overshare that night. The live show brings the podcast to life, with that signature Morning Shift energy that turns commutes into therapy sessions and takes gym workouts to another level.
Beginning at The Star Theatre on the Gold Coast on Thursday 7 August, the tour then heads to the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Friday 8 August. In true trans-tasman style, the boys will then pay homage to Marc's hometown of Gisborne on Saturday 16 August at the War Memorial Theatre, followed by Clarence Street Theatre in Hamilton on Sunday 17 August. Rotorua is next up at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre on Friday 22 August followed by Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday 23 August before wrapping up with two massive shows in Christchurch at the Town Hall on Sunday 14 September and Auckland's Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on Saturday 27 September.
'This is a dream for us. To be living in these times making a living off a podcast backed by the people!? I am so thankful this is even a possibility. I hope people are ready for an action packed show! If people are willing to spend their hard earned money to come then we want to make sure it's a night they won't forget. I want people to leave with laughter still in their belly and hope in their hearts. Lessspushhhh.' - Jordan River
"Is That Us" the rallying cry of our people... During such trying times in human history... A chance to hangout with the Shifters, have some moments, share some stories, some laughter, shed some tears during a night we will always remember! That's us.' – Marc
'Honestly, I'm a mix of excited, nervous and GRATEFUL. To be on tour with our people is something I never thought I'd get to say out loud. So if you're coming out, just know you're FAMILY and if you see me getting emotional, mind ya business! Let's make it a night to remember. That's us!' - Brook
The Morning Shift is more than a podcast, it's a community. Having now ticked over two years of being #1 in your hearts (sometimes #1 in the charts), their podcast has become a staple for thousands of New Zealanders who tune in daily.
Whether you're a Day One Shifter or just joined the movement last week — this is your moment. Rally the crew, book the babysitter, and get ready for a night that promises to shift you.
Thanks to Nando's, who've helped take this dream from the garage to the stage.
Shift Nation, we on.
Tickets go on sale Friday 4 July at Midday NZST. See eccles.co.nz for more information.
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