7.30pm - Spencer Coyle (Opening Act)
8.10pm - Mitch James
At long last, Mitch James is hitting the road this winter on his first ever global tour, including a whopping 13-date tour throughout New Zealand, his first headline shows in his homeland in four years.
Touring in celebration of his sophomore album patience, which was released last November, James has a new found determination and authenticity which is reflected throughout the record. With singles ‘Motions’ and ‘Stuck In Denial’ receiving high rotate airplay and over a million streams between them, the album explores battles and the journey he has been on since his breakout Platinum selling album MITCH JAMES.
With a world tour supporting Calum Scott under his belt in 2022, the Long Road Home Tour will see James embark on his first ever headline world tour, playing 30 dates globally including Germany, Ireland, France, Netherlands, UK, Australia and wrapping up with 13 shows across Aotearoa.
As James says, he can’t wait to get on the road and play for his fans across the world: “This is my first headline tour since 2019 and my first ever world tour. I couldn’t be more excited to get back to doing what I love with all my beautiful fans. We’re going to give it everything!”
To date, Mitch has toured the world alongside Six60, who he regards as not just friends, but mentors. The same goes for Ed Sheeran, who Mitch supported in front of 100,000 fans across three nights at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium in March 2018.
Along with his advanced professional nous, Mitch has undergone significant personal growth since releasing the streaming hits ‘Bright Blue Skies’, ‘21’ and ‘Old News’, all of which have become fixtures of pop radio programming in New Zealand over the past four years.
OPENING ACT: Spencer Coyle
Up-and-coming artist and producer Spencer Coyle will be supporting James on all 13 dates throughout New Zealand.
From a young age, Spencer has been inspired by artists like Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber and has now developed his own unique take on pop music. As a multi-instrumentalist and a talented writer, Spencer now writes and produces his own songs. Having been discovered by SIX60’s Ji Fraser, Spencer singed with the bands label ‘Massive’ and 2022 saw Coyle release his debut single ‘Somebody To Love’ which received airplay across all major commercial stations in New Zealand. Earlier this year, Coyle released his breakout follow up ear worm ‘Castaway’ featuring Kiwi pop royalty Drax Project. Fans of James are sure to become fans of Coyle and are encouraged to get along early to catch this star on the rise.
All shows licensed all ages
All shows GA. Some seats will be taken out to make room for dancing
Presented by Eccles Entertainment and The Edge with support from More FM
Don't miss the long-awaited return of Belinda Davids and her international hit show, set to wow audiences across New Zealand this May-June!
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on”.
Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo and winner of the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing.
The two-hour international production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through all of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I Will Always Love You, Greatest Love of All, How Will I Know, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, Run to You, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, I’m Every Woman, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, Queen of the Night, Higher Love and more.
Davids is accompanied by her live band and backing vocalists plus glorious state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical FX, making this a beautifully-crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.
This is a special concert event not to be missed.
“Few master it like Houston: Belinda Davids is one of them” - Houston Chronicle
“Davids’ vocal ability and agility are a ridiculously unparalleled resemblance of Houston” - GScene
“Effortlessly slick, superbly performed and truly professional… five stars” - The Sussex Newspaper
*Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.
A journey through the history of Opera, Theatre and Film.
Whether a fan of film, opera, musical theatre or television, NBS Nelson City Brass’ multimedia presentation The Sounds of Stage and Screen will have something for you.
Under the baton of Nigel E. Weeks and featuring no less than 5 current national champions and multiple current and past members of the National Band of New Zealand, NBS Nelson City Brass is one of New Zealand’s premier brass ensembles.
Join them for an evening of Bernstein, Mozart, Williams and Lloyd Webber for The Sounds of Stage and Screen.
A rollicking piece of entertainment with great Dance!
A double bill by the South Island’s professional dance company – Primarily Dance.
1. Afternoon With Percy has terrific dancing to well-known Percy Grainger piano melodies (e.g. Country Gardens).
First performed in the US with dancers from Ballet Idaho.
2. After the interval comes Melodrama, a brand-new contemporary ballet which shows the making of a black & white silent film. The heroine, hero, and dastardly villain all playing their usual roles, with encouragement to the audience to cheer the hero, boo the villain and wipe a tear away as the singer emotes through her song.
Underlying the film plot are the 'real-life' attractions between the actors and the Director and film crew!
Our cast include favourites Tabitha Dombroski, Callum Phipps and Bjorn Aslund, with newcomers Zoe White, Andrew Rushby, and Nelson dancer Jordana Arnold. Featuring pianist Louis Lucas-Perry and singer Rosemary Galton.
Age 18+, strong language, sexual references, haze, strobe, audience participation
The cabaret show that was on everyone’s hips, lips and fingertips in 2021 returns. Fever: Return of the Ula features the savage stomps and luscious sways of critically acclaimed Fine Fatale. Hosted by the soulful singing trills of the goddess trio The Taka Tu Wops, with a live band.
Category is: Fine-Extravaganza-hold-onto-your-manz-aaaah! Purrr…
This is a night to leave your troubles to the side and dance in the moonlight!
Fine Fatale brings the Fever in their hot cabaret show featuring an eclectic cast of Pasifika Trans and Queer supernovas!
Queen Choreographer: Amanaki Prescott-Faletau, winner of FAME NZ Artist Award winner 2022
There will be an Audio Described Performance of Fever: Return of the Ula on Saturday 29th at 8pm, including a Touch Tour at 6:15pm.
To book, please contact the Theatre Royal Box Office (03 548 3840) or email [email protected].
Please meet in the foyer of the Theatre Royal by 6:15pm to be welcomed into the auditorium for the Touch Tour. This will run for approx. 45mins. Then once the auditorium is open to the general public for the show, you will be seated and given a headset and receiver. Please note, the earpieces provided are not compatible with most hearing aids, so it is recommended that users provide their own headsets.
Hot Potato Band’s larger-than-life brass collective is a breath of fresh air, setting a new bar for energetic and interactive live performances.
Finding home in Sydney, Australia, their positive coastal energy pushes euphoric boundaries in their bold quest to reignite acoustic instrumentation. HPB is un-bound by genres, stages and audiences. They are re-inventive of the traditional street brass band as a modern day dance machine and visual spectacle for all demographics with a strong sense of pride for their fun-loving, organic, and quirky musical nature.
Please note, the seats will be out of the flat section of the stalls (downstairs) to make room for dancing.
NEW DATE
Rockshop Bandquest – a nationwide platform for Intermediate school (and younger) contemporary musicians to step out and perform in a supportive and encouraging competition format, with a focus on education, inspiration and entertainment.
205 Bands, 15 regional finals plus an online final. The top band from each of these 16 finals will go on to an online National final using video footage via www.bandquest.co.nz. From this, the National winner will be selected and announced 21st September at www.bandquest.co.nz
Welcome to the Nelson heats of Smokefreerockquest!
Smokefreerockquest is Aotearoa's only nationwide, live, original music, youth event, celebrating 35 years this year! With a record number of entries here in Nelson, there are two heats, the first at 3pm and the second at 7pm. See the list below for who is playing when.
DOOR SALES ONLY
Session 1: 3pm start
Session 2: 7pm start
Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the '60s, '70s, '80s & '90s.
Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole live on stage, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this the definitive tribute, and a fabulous fun night out!
Hear all the energetic Rock and soulful RnB hits that made Tina one of the 20th century’s biggest names in music - Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, We Don’t Need Another Hero, What You Get is What You See, Private Dancer and many more.
