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17-06-2025
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NO CIGAR Announce Nationwide Tour This Nov In Support Of Their Forthcoming Third Album ‘Under The Surface' Out July 30
Press Release – Eccles Entertainment Breakout Aotearoa five-piece NO CIGAR have announced a three-date tour across New Zealand this November, in celebration of their highly anticipated third studio album Under The Surface, due for release Friday 30 July. Renowned for their genre-blurring sound and magnetic live presence, NO CIGAR will bring their semi-rock energy to Meow Nui in Wellington on Friday 7 November, Ngaio Marsh Theatre in Christchurch on Saturday 8 November, and Auckland's Powerstation on Friday 14 November. Since forming in 2019, NO CIGAR have built a fiercely loyal fan base across Aotearoa and beyond, carving out a unique niche that blends elements of indie, surf, and alternative rock. Their upcoming album Under the Surface is crafted for the stage — shaped by the band's dynamic chemistry and a deep connection with their audience. The tour follows a successful run through Europe and the UK in May and June 2025, including a debut at the iconic Great Escape Festival in Brighton and over 1,500 tickets sold across headline shows, cementing their growing global reputation . NO CIGAR's 2023 sophomore album The Great Escape spent more than 74 consecutive weeks on the NZ Top 20 Albums Chart and featured the breakout hit ' Concubine,' voted the 10th best rock song of 2024 by listeners of The Rock FM. Their past tours across NZ, Australia and the UK have consistently sold out, driven by a word-of-mouth buzz and a reputation for electric, unforgettable performances. These shows are their biggest shows on home soil to date and not to be missed! Tickets for all shows go on sale Monday 23 June 12pm NZST from Content Sourced from Original url
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17-06-2025
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NO CIGAR Announce Nationwide Tour This Nov In Support Of Their Forthcoming Third Album 'Under The Surface' Out July 30
Breakout Aotearoa five-piece NO CIGAR have announced a three-date tour across New Zealand this November, in celebration of their highly anticipated third studio album Under The Surface, due for release Friday 30 July. Renowned for their genre-blurring sound and magnetic live presence, NO CIGAR will bring their semi-rock energy to Meow Nui in Wellington on Friday 7 November, Ngaio Marsh Theatre in Christchurch on Saturday 8 November, and Auckland's Powerstation on Friday 14 November. Since forming in 2019, NO CIGAR have built a fiercely loyal fan base across Aotearoa and beyond, carving out a unique niche that blends elements of indie, surf, and alternative rock. Their upcoming album Under the Surface is crafted for the stage — shaped by the band's dynamic chemistry and a deep connection with their audience. The tour follows a successful run through Europe and the UK in May and June 2025, including a debut at the iconic Great Escape Festival in Brighton and over 1,500 tickets sold across headline shows, cementing their growing global reputation . NO CIGAR's 2023 sophomore album The Great Escape spent more than 74 consecutive weeks on the NZ Top 20 Albums Chart and featured the breakout hit ' Concubine,' voted the 10th best rock song of 2024 by listeners of The Rock FM. Their past tours across NZ, Australia and the UK have consistently sold out, driven by a word-of-mouth buzz and a reputation for electric, unforgettable performances. These shows are their biggest shows on home soil to date and not to be missed! Tickets for all shows go on sale Monday 23 June 12pm NZST from
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31-05-2025
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Chart-topping, Record-breaking Corrella Are Bringing Their Sun-soaked Reggae Vibes To A City Near You
Press Release – NikNak Media After winning over the southern hemisphere with their sun-soaked reggae-inspired sound, Corrella is back on the road this August for the band's biggest headline tour yet. Following a massive summer of playing festivals and touring across Aotearoa and Australia with L.A.B, Corrella will take their award-winning and chart-topping sophomore album SKELETONS to the stage for the very first time. Presented by Loop, The Edge and Mai FM, with thanks to Mānuka Phuel, Corrella's SKELETONS Winter Tour kicks off at the Tuning Fork in Auckland on Friday, August 1 and continues on to The Factory in Hamilton on Saturday, August 9 and San Fran in Wellington on Friday, August 16, before heading further south to The Church in Christchurch on Thursday, August 21, followed by Erricks in Dunedin on Friday, August 22. Following the Aotearoa dates, Corrella then head over the ditch with shows in Perth, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne. Corrella continue to go from strength to strength, last year winning Te Tohu Rōpū Māori Autaia – Best Māori Group at the Waiata Māori Music Awards, as well as Breakthrough Single of the Year' and ' Best Roots Artist' at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards. This year, following the success of their second album SKELETONS, which spent 15 weeks on the NZ Top 20 Albums Chart, the band is up for multiple awards at the AMAs, including ' Best Māori Group ', ' Best Group ' and ' Best Roots Artist'. Featuring the songs ' How Will I Know ' and ' Cookie', SKELETONS further helped to establish Corrella as one of Australasia's hottest new acts. Now the band is taking SKELETONS on the road for the first time and fans can expect to hear their favourite waiata from the record, alongside songs from their debut album ROAD FROM 26. This includes ' Skankin ', ' Lady Divine' and the smash hit ' Blue Eyed Māori Girl', which now holds the record for the most weeks ever spent at #1 on the NZ Singles Chart. Don't miss your chance to catch one of Aotearoa's most loved bands live in a city near you this winter. Friday August 1 – Tuning Fork, Auckland Saturday August 9 – The Factory, Hamilton Friday August 16 – San Fran, Wellington Thursday August 21 – The Church, Christchurch Friday August 22 – Erricks, Dunedin
