It's been 11 years since our homegrown, gloebtrotting act Minuit released their debut album, The 88.
In 2003, tunes like 'Menace', 'Except You', 'Body-Shaped Box', and 'The Boy With The Aubergine Hair' popped up out of nowhere thanks to a loyal live following and a spooky music video directed by Alyx Duncan. Released on record label Tardus, the album went gold.
Herald reviewer Russell Baillie wrote: "Minuit have something many electronic acts studiously avoid - a sense of personality."
Minuit went on to release four albums, multiple EPs & remixes and toured the world with their unique sound.
Describing their third album Find Me Before I Die A Lonely Death dot com, Rolling Stone magazine pointed out: "despite an album title as dark as midnight, Minuits music is often as joyful as a fat kid with cake."
To celebrate and say "cheers" Minuit are doing a handful of shows - then they're out. Yes, the kiwi band with the french name, are calling last drinks. Leaving a legacy of macabre media photos, eery music videos, the smouldering groove of 'Aotearoa', and memorably rib-rattling live shows.
And this is where it all began, Nelson, where Minuit's first EP was actually a demo tape to get to play at the seminal NYE festival, The Gathering.
Being November the 1st, All Saints Day, it's fitting that they chose to go out with a Day of the Dead Masquerade Ball.
Costumes / masks / makeup are encouraged. And the "Skeleton Crew" will be in attendance to face paint if you are in need. A Mexican themed bar will be in place courtesy of Elsewhere. With DJ support from Serpico Beats and CIA. 8pm until the stroke of midnight.
Expect the unexpected and come and give Minuit an exhilerating send off.
This will be their Final Fling. Tickets are limited. Do not miss out.
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