Plus1 proudly presents four homecoming concerts in October for New Zealand’s international country star Tami Neilson, fresh from her US performances at the Outlaw Festival Series with Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, The Mavericks and more.
Tami Neilson brings her Neon Cowgirl tour to Auckland, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch this October.
Her huge, glorious voice and powerful live performances have won the admiration and support of some of country music's biggest names and fans worldwide. 2025 has been a landmark year for Neilson, with invitations to perform at the Outlaw festivals, Merlefest, Willie's Fourth of July Picnic, The Grand Ole Opry, and a European tour.
Neilson’s album Neon Cowgirl (out 11 July) is one of the year’s most highly anticipated releases, following the success of singles You’re Gonna Fall, and Borrow My Boots.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Tami Neilson live in New Zealand performing songs from Neon Cowgirl and across her entire career.
"Neilson is at the forefront of the women who are taking back country music." — NO DEPRESSION
Delaney Davidson takes his band of Anniversaries on the local roads around Aotearoa. Don’t miss a night of wry humour, some theatre of unease, and a rocking collection of bangers from his extensive back catalogue as he celebrates the music that got him where he is today.
With multiple album Anniversaries this year, Delaney Davidson takes to the road in July to celebrate his extensive and star-studded catalogue with special band The Anniversaries, Heather Webb - Guitar, Alex Freer - Drums, Mark Hughes - Bass.
15 years ago, Delaney Davidson joined Reverend Beat Man - cult figure, gospel trash preacher, and founder of the hugely influential Swiss record label VOODOO RHYTHM RECORDS, to release Self Decapitation and a year later Bad Luck Man.
Self Decapitation had such hits as 'Little Heart' (Silver Scroll Finalist 2011) and barnstormer 'Dirty Dozen', while Bad Luck Man had 'You’re a Loser' (country music song of the year 2012), as well as 'I’m So Depressed', and evergreen 'Time Has Gone'. These albums cemented him into the Voodoo Rhythm Family and saw him become a distinct cult figure of the European Touring circuit.
Generally dealing with the darker side of things, Delaney Davidson has been described as “being the reigning king of capturing the essence of 'Noir' in Country and Folk Music, pushing at the framework and preconceptions of roots music with his brand of modern gothic Americana.” - Post to Wire.
Having spent the last 20 years as travelling 'troubadour' around the globe, sometimes solo, sometimes with accomplices, but always with his Ghost Orchestra, Delaney Davidson has found new focus embracing a love of Aotearoa.
Through his collaborative work with Troy Kingi - Black Sea, Golden Ladder, his visual artwork with Tame Iti, and his most current album Out Of My Head produced by Merk, he has featured such varied talents as Hayley Westenra and Reb Fountain, and has toured with Chamber Music New Zealand - all the while continuing to reinvent concepts and challenge expectations and gaining respect and admiration from audiences.
"Incontestably one of Aotearoa’s most influential and lauded contemporary songwriters” - Under The Radar
Coal Miner’s Daughter celebrates the incredible life of the late great Loretta Lynn, from her early days in the hills of Kentucky to her tempestuous marriage, tragic losses and enduring bonds with such luminaries as Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, across a stellar career, till her final send off to country music heaven in October 2022.
Amber Joy Poulton (Loretta Lynn), Lizzie Moore (Patsy Cline) and The Preacher Denis Surmon (Conway Twitty & Willie Nelson), along with kickin' band The Holy Men, will sing the story of and celebrate Loretta Lynn. In floor length gowns adorned with tassels and rhinestones, with hair as close to country music heaven as possible, where country music started and still should be, in the theatre, just like the Grand Ole Opry, and it's coming to New Zealand!
This inspiring show was a smash hit at the 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival and has played to packed theatres across Australia since its debut in 2017, but it's New Zealand that has been screaming out for a tour and the cast couldn't be more excited for their first New Zealand tour in October 2025. They will have you tappin' your toes, tilting your head and falling in love with country music all over again with hits like 'Coal Miner's Daughter', 'You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man', 'Crazy', 'You're Lookin' At Country', 'Walkin' After Midnight', 'One's On The Way', 'Stand By Your Man', 'Faded Love' and more.
On their return to the stage post covid for their 2022 tour, Amber Joy Poulton and the cast of Coal Miner’s Daughter played to more than 10,000 people across Australia and in an eerie twist of fate, were performing opening night at the very moment of Loretta’s sad passing in Tennessee in 2022.
This is a show not to be missed and with the passing of the great Loretta Lynn, there is no better time to celebrate her music.
"Loretta Lynn paved the way for women like me in country music to take centre stage" - Amber Joy Poulton star of Coal Miner's Daughter
Introducing Europe’s Premier Tribute Show to Shania Twain, starring Liza Rebecca.
Shania - Come on Over is Europe’s Premier Shania Twain tribute show, the exclusive touring theatre show in the UK and internationally, starring Liza Rebecca.
Liza is unbelievable in her recreation of the Queen of Country Pop and Icon Shania Twain; you will think you are watching Shania herself! This Shania Twain tribute show will bring all the sass and style of Shania to the Theatre, truly authentic in every way.
Liza has incredible vocals, audience interaction and fabulous costume changes, and has perfected Shania’s iconic choreography. She has studied every move and style along with Shania’s unique tone and phrasing, so you get the authenticity of the full Shania Twain experience.
The show includes songs from the biggest selling album by a female artist of all time Come On Over, plus other Shania hits from The Woman in Me, Up and recent album Queen of Me.
Relive all the greatest Country songs in one night - you will never forget ‘Man I Feel Like A Women’, ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’, ‘Don’t Be Stupid’, ‘You’re Still The One’, ‘Rock This Country’, as well as other huge Country classics, '9 to 5', 'Rhinestone Cowboy', 'Can’t Fight The Moonlight', 'Take it Easy', 'Walking in Memphis' and more.
Recommended 12+, parental guidance advised. (Content includes depictions of violence and mild adult themes.)
Get ready for an unforgettable twist on Shakespeare’s Macbeth! Join us for a thrilling, saucy rendition of this classic tragedy, reimagined with a sassy, sexy bluegrass flair by award-winning theatre company, The Barden Party.
Three words: Music. Mischief. Magic.
Picture the dark, twisted tale of ambition and betrayal—now with a cheeky, bluegrass-infused soundtrack that will have you toe-tapping along to the drama. With The Barden Party’s signature blend of humour, heart, and live music, this adaptation of Macbeth transforms Shakespeare’s gripping tale into a raucous, rocking, and ridiculously entertaining performance.
From the company that brought you:
Romeo & Juliet - Winner of Best Theatre/Physical Theatre (Adelaide Fringe 2024)
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Dunedin Fringe Excellence Award 2022
Butterfly Smokescreen - The immersive superyacht experience on Seabreeze III
Don’t miss your chance to see The Barden Party’s much anticipated version of Macbeth on its opening weekend!
This indoor performance promises an evening of scandal, spirit, and Shakespeare like you've never seen before! Includes songs by artists such as: Mumford & Sons, Dolly Parton, The Steeldrivers, Hosier, Albi and the Wolves, Old Crow Medicine Show, Poor Man's Poison, Noah Kahan and more.
Book now to secure your seat for this sensational performance!
Adapted by Laura Irish
Musical Arrangements by Ollie Howlett
Directed by Laura Irish, Ollie Howlett and Wiremu Tuhiwai
Cast:
Laura Irish, Ollie Howlett, Caleb James, Tara McEntee, Criss Grueber, Emilia Higgs, Hamish Boyle
Come and enjoy homegrown country talent Zac Griffith, a 19-year-old award-winning country singer, songwriter/musician, live at the Theatre Royal Nelson.
Hear great country songs as well as some newly written songs of Griffith’s, and enjoy the music from him and a 6-piece backing band!
Seating is GENERAL ADMISSION, not allocated.
Wilson Dixon is known to many as the greatest country singer Cripple Creek has ever produced - as well as the only country singer Cripple Creek has ever produced. Whichever way you look at it, it’s a pretty good achievement.
Life of late has been fun* for Wilson navigating his way through the pandemic denying QAnon believing alt right leaning members of his own family.
*Use of the word “fun" in the previous sentence is heavily nuanced.
Join Wilson for an intimate hour as he performs his brand-new show with brand new songs about his unfortunately not brand new extended family.
(p.s. expect a few new stories about his binge eating angry horse Andrew).
CMNZ is delighted to confirm a new date for Tami Neilson - Kingmaker, 7.30pm Saturday 19 November 2022. Tickets for the 17 August show are valid for this new date without the need for exchange.
Hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as a “Fire Breathing R&B Belter on her own terms”, award-winning country artist Tami Neilson brings to the stage both her incredible voice and a keen understanding of the history of the genre.
Premiering brand new songs written especially for New Zealand audiences, with stunning string arrangements by Victoria Kelly, Kingmaker is a high octane mix of Tami’s own original songs and tributes to iconic women in country music.
This night promises to be a driving, toe tapping musical tour de force.
From Dolly to the (Dixie) Chicks, The F Word is a journey of feminism through country music, from 1952 — the 1st female country artist at #1 – to today.
The award-winning Tami Neilson performs a rich songbook of country classics, and explores why songs of feminism were banned from country radio faster than a dirty word!
Known as one of the most conservative musical genres, country music’s predominantly male radio DJs have long held the position to make or break a career. Still, artists like Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn saw their songs soar to #1 and become feminist anthems.
This theatre concert of humorous storytelling, peppered with shocking statistics and fun facts, has earworms to boot.
America is like an enormous armed toddler at an all-you-can eat dessert buffet, simultaneously eating and throwing pudding around the room. Who's going to tell him to stop? Where are his parents? A situation like this needs a calm, firm hand: someone with insight and experience, someone like Wilson Dixon.
"Deadpan delivery of some of the funniest songs you'll ever hear" - Time Out, UK
"Simply sensational and utterly unmissable" - TVNZ
"At the absolute top of his game" - Sunday Star Times
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