AUCKLAND, NZ – May 26, 2021 – Following the success of 2020’s inaugural festival, Live Nation in association with Auckland Unlimited, is proud to present Elemental Nights 2021 as part of Elemental AKL. Thanks to the Trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ gateway, .
The show is being held as part of the Elemental Nights 2021 concert series, which will also see Australian artists Julia Jacklin, Courtney Barnett, and The Chats take advantage of the Trans-Tasman travel bubble to return to Auckland for individual gigs. Tickets for all four concerts go on sale Monday, May 31. More artists will be announced to join the bill of Elemental Nights 2021, which is being held as part of the second edition of Elemental AKL.
Chris Skelton
Australian artist Courtney Barnett will play at the Auckland Town Hall on July 25. Melbourne-based, indie pop/folk, singer-songwriter, Julia Jacklin will give a rare solo performance drawing on songs from her extensive catalogue as well as her critically acclaimed, 2019 album
Melbourne-based, indie pop/folk, singer songwriter,
Julia Jacklin will give a rare solo performance drawing on songs from her extensive catalogue as well as her critically acclaimed, 2019 album ‘Crushing’.
The Flying Nun 40 Years Anniversary Concert will literally consume the Auckland Town Hall for one night only – delivered across three stages with standout performances by many of the label’s most celebrated artists including;
Aldous Harding (solo), Straitjacket Fits, Reb Fountain, The Subliminals, Superette, The Bats, Mermaidens, Wax Chattels, Voom and more to announce.
Australian artist
Courtney Barnett is a self-professed fan of Aotearoa and Kiwi’s just love her renowned on-stage banter and raw and personal songs. Barnett performs solo for Elemental Nights in addition to her already announced 13 date July national tour.
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Mako Road
The four-piece indie-rock group have made some big inroads since their formation in Christchurch just four years ago totalling almost half a million monthly listeners on Spotify,