Silver Ferns vs Australia
Make sure you don't miss out on seeing the Silver Ferns take on the Australian Diamonds.

Make it to Vector Arena on Sunday 5 September 2010 and catch the Silver Ferns live in action. The last match until the Commonweatlh Game in Delhi in October, both teams will make sure they leave nothing out on the court.

Visit ticketmaster.co.nz for more information, tickets on sale now!

Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
The music industry’s biggest night is back! The stars will come out to shine for the 45th annual RIANZ Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards – and you can be a part of all the glitz, glamour and excitement.

With new hosts Shannon Ryan and Ben Hurley and new award categories, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Paramore
“Why did it take us 5 years to get here? Can't wait to come back to New Zealand. Please, dear God, let it be soon. Never had so much fun in 3 days in my whole life. NZ, we'll miss you!” (Hayley Williams on Twitter, March 2010)

Solid Entertainment, C4 and The Edge are delighted to welcome back Paramore, the hottest band on the planet to their favourite part of the world!

Having played two rapturously received shows earlier in the year Paramore loved every moment of their time spent on our shores and in thrilling news for fans and band alike they’re bringing their spectacular new arena show back to New Zealand in October.

Paramore will play Wellington for the first time at TSB Arena on Thursday 7th October and their Auckland show on Friday 8th October is at Vector Arena, NZ’s largest indoor venue. Both venues are all ages and licensed events.

Paramore 2010 is a worldwide story of sold out tours and a band burning brighter than ever. Everywhere they play they’re filling rooms with their explosive and infectious energy and now, with a recent Green Day European stadium tour under their belts the band are firing like never before - no venue is big enough to contain their force of nature!

The Christchurch and Auckland shows earlier in the year bore witness to Paramore as one of the most exciting bands of the decade with fans coming face to face with the irrepressible flame haired firebrand that is Hayley Williams. In Hayley Paramore have an inspirational front woman like no other. 100% the real deal – with the voice, the presence and performance marking her out as probably the most respected young musician of the new generation, and propelling Paramore to stratospheric levels.

These are shows not to miss (and plenty did earlier in the year with the Auckland tickets selling out in a flash.) It will also be the first opportunity to see lead guitarist and co-songwriter Josh Farro joining the fun for the first time - having been unable to travel on their last tour due to wedding arrangements.

In a sense the band have hardly been away – Paramore’s album and singles have been riding high in NZ and Hayley Williams has spent much of the last few months on top of the radio and hit charts with a #1 single collaboration with B.O.B. titled ‘Airplanes’.

If you witnessed Paramore last time, no doubt you’d be returning to sing along once again and if you missed out last time don’t think twice! Get in quick! Early purchase is advised!

Tickets on sale Friday 9 July 9am.
Both venues are all ages and licensed.

Wellington - Thursday 7th October - TSB Bank Arena.
Auckland - Friday 8th October - Vector Arena.

Presented by Solid Entertainment, C4 and The Edge.
Supported by Coup De Main and MySpace.

Metallica
Taking to the stage for more than two hours Metallica will feature material drawn from throughout their career, performing in the round in the centre of the arena, on a custom built stage and with their full world tour production.

Metallica: SOLD OUT
The long wait is finally over as hard rock gods Metallica bring their World Magnetic Tour to New Zealand and Australia this October/November!

The epic world tour started out in Arizona, October 2008 in support of their current album Death Magnetic (Universal Music).

During the last decade alone Metallica have played to a collective audience of more than 3.5 million people. Currently on tour in Europe, the Australian and New Zealand dates mark the culmination of their world tour and will be Metallica’s first Australian shows since January 2004.

Formed in 1981, Metallica have become one of the most popular and influential bands in the world, successfully spanning the divide between metal and mainstream audiences and selling more than 100 million records worldwide (the 7th biggest selling act in American music history).

Taking to the stage for more than two hours Metallica will feature material drawn from throughout their career, performing in the round in the centre of the arena, on a custom built stage and with their full world tour production.

Tickets on sale May 13.

Simply Red Farewell - The Final Tour
Simply Red bring the curtain down after 25 years. With special guests Opshop.

“Welcome to the final year of twenty-five mind-blowing years,” says Mick Hucknall of Simply Red’s final shows. “What an adventure it has been!”

Michael Coppel Presents is very pleased to announce Simply Red’s legions of New Zealand fans will have the opportunity to say a final goodbye when the band’s Farewell Tour reaches New Zealand this October.

Simply Red will make their very last concert appearances here with three indoor shows in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch plus an outdoor show at Church Road Winery, kicking off on Friday 15, October.

Simply Red's classic pop and elegant ballads have provided an uplifting and emotional soundtrack to our turbulent times. The band are saying their farewells all over the world this year, after what has been a remarkable 25 years - their final show will be at London’s O2 Arena on December 19.

“I could never have imagined my career would bring me so far,” Mick Hucknall said. “We want to share this closing anniversary with all the people who have enjoyed our sound throughout the years. Celebrate it and gently move on to the second half of a musical story. We all hope to see you at a show somewhere soon.”

Since their first tour in 1985, Simply Red have played over 1,100 shows to over 11 million people, notched up over 55 million global sales, over 31 Top 40 UK singles, 3 Brit Awards, 2 Ivor Novellos, 2 US No.1 Singles and a MOBO Special Achievement.

Fronted by the charismatic Mick Hucknall, Simply Red grew out of Manchester and their first UK university/club tour in 1985 and quickly graduated to Europe and the USA in 1986. By 1987 they had conquered New Zealand and Australia and in 1989 they toured South America and Japan for the first time. By 1990 they had become a true global arena act and continued at that level until this day. Last year’s Greatest Hits tour notched up a further 1 million people across the world.

Simply Red has dominated the New Zealand charts from early albums Picture Book (1985) and Men And Women (1987) to the juggernaut’s The New Flame (1989) and Stars (1991). The Farewell Tour showcases all their amazing hits including Money’s Too Tight To Mention, Holding Back The Years, The Right Thing, Stars, Fairground, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Something Got Me Started, A New Flame and Sunrise.

Over the past seven years, Auckland based four piece Opshop has become one of New Zealand’s best loved bands, crafting a constant stream of massive hits with two multi platinum selling albums, You Are Here and Second Hand Planet.

Opshop recently released their new single Pins & Needles and their highly anticipated new album is set for release on August 2nd.

Don’t miss the chance to say a final farewell to Simply Red, one of the most successful and acclaimed bands of the modern era.

André Rieu
In October 2009, André Rieu visited Auckland with a jubilant '30th Anniversary Tour' concert at Vector Arena. Celebrating 30 years of performing, Rieu, his soloists and The Johann Strauss Orchestra wowed with a collection of songs including waltzes by Frans Lehár and Johann Strauss, the Spanish 'España Cani' and a traditional Dutch 'Klompendans' (clog dance).

The biggest surprise for Rieu fans came when the concert was finished and the announcement of a 2010 New Zealand concert was made.

The 'King of Waltz' will return to Auckland for another show in October 2010! André Rieu, the Johann Strauss Orchestra and his many soloist will take to the stage with an enchanting new show guaranteed to turn every audience member into a lifelong fan. Come and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of breath-taking music.

Tickets won't last - get yours now from Ticketmaster.

'A Day with Andre' Package:
A Day with Andre' Package allows you a sneak preview behind the scenes before the show, a relaxing meal before the show and a special photo with Andre after. You will experience the following:
• Attend the pre-show orchestra sound check
• 3 Course Meal in a dining room at the venue
• A seat in the front five**
• After party with Andre Rieu and the orchestra
• Have your photo taken with Andre Rieu
• Receive an exclusive gift

Check out the New Zealand fan website NZfansofAndreRieu.com!

Leonard Cohen
Early last year audiences across Australia and New Zealand were privileged to experience the incomparable live talents of Leonard Cohen. Rapturous reviews followed, with many critics calling the shows the best they have ever seen. The tour went on to win the Helpmann Award for the Best International Concert in 2009. Those lucky enough to be in attendance at the concerts described them in glowing and effusive terms, earning the envy of those who had missed out on what many speculated would be the last opportunity to see Leonard Cohen on our shores.

Accordingly it is with no small amount of pleasure that The Frontier Touring Company announce that Leonard Cohen has agreed to return - with his amazing nine piece band and backing singers - to Australia and New Zealand for an encore series of concerts in October and November 2010.

Those unfortunate enough to have missed out on Leonard’s last tour will now have the opportunity to experience firsthand the phenomenal live performance that had reviewers in raptures.

“Wild applause, standing ovations and tears of joy greeted his songs.” Sunday Herald Sun, Melbourne

“the best show I have ever seen.” Dominion Post, Wellington

“one of those concerts where words can’t do it justice. But if you want a one-word review, try magical.” Courier Mail, Brisbane

“three hours of musical heaven.” Time Off, Brisbane

“For the diehards, it was a religious experience. For those who discovered Leonard Cohen second-hand through his famous fans…it was an eye-opener.” Herald Sun, Melbourne

“Floating on air after night of pure magic” Sydney Morning Herald

“a simply sublime experience.” Gold Coast Bulletin

“the most moving and memorable performance I have ever seen.” Drum Media, Perth

“a show to die for” Sunday Mail, Adelaide

“an artist of impeccable class.” The Australian

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see Leonard Cohen live in concert this October/November 2010. Tickets on sale from Thursday 3 June.

Burt Bacharach: CANCELLED
The Greatest Living Composer, Burt Bacharach, announces new dates for his tour of New Zealand.

The ultra cool, cult hero and his sublime band will now perform at Auckland's Vector Arena On Friday, November 5 and At Christchurch's Westpac Arena On Sunday, November 7. The new dates follow last month's postponement due to Burt having to undergo emergency back surgery.

Existing ticketholders will be contacted as soon as possible to transfer their tickets to the new show dates.

Burt has written more than seventy Classic Top 40 hits with nine Number Ones and forty-eight Top Tens. Mike Myers' "Lucky Charm" has also contributed to the careers of Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Neil Diamond, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, REM, Sheryl Crow, Gene Pitney and The Beatles.

The phenomenal Bacharach catalogue includes -

Alfie, What’s New Pussycat?, Any Day Now, Blue on Blue, Close To You, Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, There's Always Something There to Remind Me, I Say A Little Prayer, Arthur's Theme, Do You Know The Way to San Jose?, A House is Not A Home, The Look of Love, I'll Never Fall in Love Again, Message to Michael, That's What Friends Are For, Trains And Boats And Planes, This Guy's in Love With You, Only Love Can Break A Heart, Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa, Wives and Lovers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Walk on By, What The World Needs Now Is Love, One Less Bell to Answer and Anyone Who Had a Heart.

"Last time he was here, he wrapped the hearts of everyone in a lovely warm sponge of the lost loves of our pasts, lost loved ones and all those cross roads where our great, emotional train wrecks occurred through the years. A truly profound evening, and like Leonard Cohen - old people can still pack a mighty punch" -- Greg Peacock, Oceania.

Whilst on his last visit Downunder, the recipient of three Academy Awards was honoured at the 50th Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award (his eighth Grammy) and proclaimed the "Greatest Living Composer" by the Recording Academy.

Burt’s global audiences span several generations, and he is viewed as the unique combination of one of the greatest composers of all time and the ultra-cool cult hero of the contemporary music set who often has several songs on various music charts in many countries simultaneously.

"One of the best and most inspiring concerts I've ever seen. That man is a genius," Simon Gomez, The Radio Network.

Along with Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Paul McCartney and Paul Simon, Burt is a legend of popular music and is regularly bracketed with names ranging from Cole Porter to Sir George Martin, as one of a handful of visionaries who pioneered new forms of music from the second half of the 20th Century and continued into the 21st Century.

You'll be entranced with every magical and sophisticated moment that is Burt Bacharach as he shares with us the special moments of his long career and the stories behind the songs performed with his magnificent band of musicians and singers.

The elegance, the melodies, the bliss. Don’t Walk on By! Book your seats now.

Robin Gibb: An Evening of Bee Gees Greatest Hits
Decade-Long Wait ends for Kiwi Bee Gees Fans as Robin Returns

Expect all your favourites and so much more as Robin Gibb announces New Zealand dates for his hit-laden shows…with Special Guests The Pointer Sisters

His is a voice that set alight a million romances and as many dance floors and now Robin Gibb returns to New Zealand for three unforgettable evenings in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this November. Robin last performed here in 1999 when the Bee Gees One Night Only show attracted more than 60,000 to Auckland’s Western Springs – still one of the biggest concert attendances in New Zealand history.

Fans can expect to hear all the biggest Bee Gees songs: Massachusetts, How Deep is Your Love, Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, You Win Again, Nights on Broadway, Jive Talking, I Started A Joke, Words, To Love Somebody, New York Mining Disaster...and The Pointer Sisters vibrant and stirring hits: He's So Shy, Slow Hand, I'm So Excited, Automatic, Jump (for My Love), Neutron Dance, and Dare Me...plus many more.

No Bee Gees or Pointer Sisters fan can afford to miss out on joining Robin Gibb and sisters supreme for An Evening of Bee Gees Greatest Hits (with Special Guests The Pointer Sisters), so ensure you register for your tickets as soon as you can.

Tickets go on sale on Monday 05 July. http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/Robin-Gibb-tickets/artist/745265

George Benson
George Benson: An Unforgettable Tribute To Nat King Cole. Confirmed for New Zealand Tour, legendary guitarist/vocalist revisits the music of Nat King Cole and adds some of his own amazing hits for good measure!

It takes a legend to successfully pay homage to one – and that’s just what ten-time Grammy Award-winner George Benson demonstrates during his elegant performance of “An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat King Cole,” which has thus far, been a resounding success. The Los Angeles Times said Benson’s connection with Cole was not based on simulations but on "the ability of two fine jazz artists to successfully, and musically, reach out to a beyond-genre audience.”

Benson and his ensemble, joined by a six-piece choir and a 28-piece string orchestra conducted by Randy Waldman (conductor for Barbara Streisand, Josh Groban and others), pays tribute spanning classic Nat King Cole hits with lush orchestrations and, at times, delightful be-bop “King Cole Trio” interpretations. With precision and innovation, Benson delivers Cole favorites such as “Mona Lisa,” “Stardust,” “Route 66,” “Looking Back,” “We’re Too Young,” and “Nature Boy,” along with all the greatest of Nat’s many hits, including a bring-the-house-down performance of “Unforgettable.” The show concludes with Benson’s incomparable combo joining him on stage for a set of vintage Benson hits such as “Give Me The Night,” “Breezin’,” “Moody’s Mood For Love,” and “On Broadway.”

Performing with The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus.

Jack Johnson
Back to perform in New Zealand - a place he holds dear to his heart - Jack returns this coming Summer in support of his forthcoming album “To The Sea”, for what will be a run of hotly anticipated shows.

A decade on from his first visit, Jack Johnson will be once again on New Zealand shores with a new album under his belt entitled “To The Sea” and a back catalogue of hits spanning his multi-platinum selling albums "Brushfire Fairytales", "On and On", "In Between Dreams" and “Sleep Through The Static”.

Performing such classics as "Inaudible Melodies", "Sitting Waiting Wishing", "Flake", "Taylor", and "Times Like These”, along side his latest hit “You And Your Heart” Jack brings in tow his ever faithful traveling companions, and will be touring once again with long time band members Adam Topol (drums), Merlo Podlewski (bass) and Zach Gill (keys).

After selling an astonishing 18 million+ copies worldwide, Jack Johnson, is set to release his fifth studio album – the aptly titled “To The Sea” - produced by Robert Carranza, and Jack Johnson, which also features guest appearances from long time collaborator and friend G. Love, and Paula Fuga. The first taster from the record comes in the shape of single and first track on the album “You And Your Heart” – a beautiful, melodic slice of acoustic bliss, that is indicative of - and perfectly introduces - “To The Sea”, to Jack’s ever faithful, and ever growing audience.

In a continuing effort to acknowledge and support environmental work Jack Johnson’s 2010 To The Sea Tour will collaborate with hand-chosen community groups around the world as part of Johnson’s All At Once Community. This year’s All At Once campaign will focus on supporting non-profit groups and engaging fans in the realms of Sustainable Local Food Systems and Plastic Free Initiatives. As in 2008, Jack Johnson will donate 100% of his tour profits to charity and tour proceeds will go to these groups to support their projects. Visit www.AllAtOnce.org for additional information.

With a history of tickets selling fast on Jack's New Zealand tours, fans should get in early to avoid missing out on what’s shaping up to be the must see tour of 2010.

Pretenders & Blondie
Blondie & the Pretenders Join for ‘a Day On the Green’ & Vector Arena

They’re two of music’s most acclaimed bands boasting two of music’s most compelling front women – Deborah Harry leading the wondrous Blondie and Chrissie Hynde fronting the mighty Pretenders.

As a double-bill, it’s a world first! And it’s also an absolute cracker and that’s exactly what fans can savour when Blondie & The Pretenders co-headline a December tour of ‘a day on the green’ winery shows, and in conjunction with Frontier Touring, Vector Arena.

This very special double header launches the 2010/2011 ‘a day on the green’ season with concerts on Saturday December 18 at Alana Estate, Martinborough and Sunday December 19 at The Mud House Winery, Waipara as well as Vector Arena on Thursday December 16.

Both The Pretenders and Blondie have enjoyed great success in New Zealand, fuelled by a stream of timeless Top Ten hits and the popularity of Hynde and Harry. Both ladies have always escaped the usual clichés of women in rock and are unquestionably two of the most important and influential women to have graced the stage. As co-headliners, the bands will alternate in closing the shows.

Blondie emerged from the late 70’s New York punk scene and quickly became music, style and pop culture icons selling more than 40 million albums. They scored hits with reggae, rock/disco, hip hop and pop songs bursting with great hooks and brilliant, ironic lyrics. ‘Heart Of Glass’ was Blondie’s first US #1 in 1978 opening the floodgates to a run of 14 Top Ten US hits including ‘The Tide Is High’, ‘Call Me’, ‘Rapture’, ‘Picture This’, ‘Rip her To Shreds’, ‘Hanging On The Telephone’, ‘Union City Blues’ and ‘Atomic’ , racking up a phenomenal five US and five UK number one singles.

Debbie, founding member & song writing partner Chris Stein and long-time drummer Clem Burke have just completed their first new album in six years titled ‘Panic Of Girls’, set for release later this year, and on June 8 commence a world tour in the UK, which includes their first NZ dates since 2004.

When co-headliners The Pretenders last toured Australia and NZ in 2007, ‘a day on the green’ shows were featured in Australia. Chrissie Hynde declared the concerts ‘some of our favourite shows of all time’ and can’t wait to experience the outdoor winery concerts here.

The Pretenders are undoubtedly a special band with a special place in history. Their brand new live CD & DVD ‘Pretenders-Live In London’ (Liberator) captures one of their many electrifying performances and is a timely reminder of what a great rock band they are. With hits like ‘Talk Of The Town’, ‘Kid’, ‘Back On The Chain Gang’, ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong’, ‘Middle Of The Road’, ‘Message Of Love’, ‘ I’ll Stand By You’, ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Brass In Pocket’, The Pretenders may have been rockin’ for 30 years but their authenticity has never diminished.

Since January 2008 ‘a day on the green’ has presented concerts by Joe Cocker, Simply Red, The B52’s, The Proclaimers, John Mellencamp, Sheryl Crowe, Diana Krall and Tom Jones firmly establishing itself as a major concert brand across the country.

The chance to see these two truly great bands on the same night is not to be missed, and one week out from Christmas, it’s the perfect end-of-year celebration so get in fast!

Gorillaz
In May 2010, Plastic Beach arrived in Camden, UK as the music of Gorillaz was performed over two stunning nights to critical acclaim.

In the wake of these Camden shows and performances at this year’s Coachella and Glastonbury festivals, Gorillaz will be making their long awaited live debut in New Zealand in December 2010. Audiences will be mesmerised by the live dynamism of Damon Albarn along with the full Gorillaz entourage including Bashy, De La Soul, Mick Jones & Paul Simonon (The Clash), Kano, Little Dragon, Mos Def, National Orchestra for Arabic Music, Gruff Rhys, Shaun Ryder and Bobby Womack.

Vector Arena in Auckland welcomes Gorillaz Tuesday December 21st.

The conception of the world’s first ‘virtual band’ all began a decade ago when music virtuoso, Damon Albarn and animator Jamie Hewlitt introduced us all to the fictional world of Gorillaz. A multi-genre quartet whose virtual members include 2-D, the delightfully flighty and enigmatic singer/keyboardist; Murdoc, the mysterious and irreverent bassist and the brains behind the group; Noodle, a ten-year old Japanese martial arts expert and guitar hotshot; and Russel Hobbs, the eloquent yet somewhat unhinged Brooklyn-bred drummer.

From their humble beginnings, the imaginative brainchild of collaborators Albarn & Hewlitt has grown and evolved and taken us all along for the wicked and wild journey. From Noodle’s assassination and reincarnation as a cyborg to Murdoc kidnapping 2-D and holding him against his will on Plastic Beach, their much anticipated arrival on Australasian shores can only reveal the next instalment of the wayfaring adventures of Gorillaz.

Gorillaz latest album Plastic Beach recently debuted at #1 in Australia with chart success around the world, including #2 positions in the US and UK, and # in Austria. The album went to #1 in the Billboard Alternative Chart, and #1 in digital charts in USA, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.

Playing songs from all three of their critically acclaimed albums (Gorillaz, Demon Days and Plastic Beach) this landmark arena tour will include a dynamic production featuring multi-media video animation, artwork and film. As Murdoc says “A phantasmagoria of sounds, colours and assaults on the senses.”

An exclusive fan club pre-sale offer will be available. For more details go to Gorillaz.com.

The Chemical Brothers
‘Further’ - Auckland Concert Announced - March 2011!

The Chemical Brothers are coming back to take New Zealand Further in 2011!

Pioneers. Innovators.
Icons. Legends …

There’s simply no denying the extraordinary skills of The Chemical Brothers, who are still at the very forefront of electronic musical culture, since first taking the planet by veritable storm back in the early 1990s.

Comprising the sublime talents of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, this prodigious UK duo have released no less than seven chart-topping albums, enjoyed numerous global hit singles, and are synonymous with the all-conquering ‘Big Beat’ movement that they personally handcrafted and pioneered way back when.

Achieving unprecedented mass appeal for their notoriously huge sounds, fist-pumping beats and unique brand of psychadelic-electronic-rock mayhem, tracks like ‘Hey boy Hey Girl’, ‘Block Rockin’ Beats’, ‘Out Of Control’, ‘Galvanize’ and ‘Setting Sun’ are the party soundtrack for an entire generation of music lovers, far and wide.

All of this, however, speaks nothing of The Chemical Brothers phenomenal LIVE experience … an experience which has continually pushed the very boundaries of multimedia, changed the face of large-scale electronic performances forever, and one for which the pair are now renowned, and revered for, worldwide.

Future Entertainment are proud to announce that, having blown the roof off stadiums, arenas and Future Music Festival main stages right around Australia and at Auckland’s Vector Arena in 2008, The Chemical Brothers are venturing back down-under to unleash their latest and greatest heart-thumping live juggernaut on their fans.

Hot on the heels of the release of their latest stunning long player in June 2010, Further, ‘The Chems’ (as they’re affectionately known by their legion of loyal fans) will touch down in March 2011 with the album’s mind blowing, custom-designed LIVE show in full effect.

Not only is this our next chance to bask in the epic glory of ‘Hey Boy Hey Girl’ and revel in the bass-dropping genius of ‘Galvanize’ 100% LIVE, but featuring the cutting-edge film work of long time Chems’ multimedia collaborators, Adam Smith (Flat Nose George) and Marcus Lyall, the visuals for the awe-inspiring Further show have also been custom-designed, crafted and refined throughout the album’s recording process.

Heralding yet another first for Tom and Ed, this unique approach of making individual movies for each of the record’s eight tracks and directly marrying imagery with precise beats, notes, build-ups and drops has already received rave reviews from media in the pair’s home country, where the show debuted in May.

“A dramatic way of unveiling the duo’s new album … fantastically propulsive block-rocking drum beat and tumbling down bass” said The Times.

“Designed for pure sensation” declared The Financial Times, “the Chemicals can certainly make a crowd happy” raved The Observer, while The Word perhaps summed it up best by saying “it belts up the architecture and rattles your fillings”.

The countdown has begun, so music fans unite! The world’s biggest bass thumping rockers and masters of dropping those block rockin’ beats are officially on their way, and, according to Ed, it’s going to be one hell of a show: “In Australia and NZ we'll be playing big tunes that we've decided we like playing live from Further, but of course, along with some of the older stuff”, he says.

“We've always enjoyed being out there, it's good to get away. People seem pleased to see us down in New Zealand, so it's good!"

Get ready to go Further with The Chemical Brothers.