VIVA GIG GUIDE

Our pick of everything you need to see from now into next year

KYGO | OCT 17

Norwegian house music prodigy Kygo is making an impact on the world stage, not only through his music (that we cannot wait to hear live at Spark Arena) but also through the organisations he’s involved with. Kygo has recently partnered with Tomorrow Needs You, in honour of his biggest musical inspiration, Avicii.

SAM SMITH | NOV 2-3

Beloved popstar Sam Smith will serenade crowds over two nights at Spark Arena performing hits Too Good at

Goodbyes and other tracks off his well-received second album The Thrill Of It All, released last year. Good friend and fellow Brit Paloma Faith will open the show.

BLOC PARTY | NOV 18

Revisit the classics, as London rockers Bloc Party come to celebrate their debut record Silent Alarm, released more than 10 years ago, in a long-awaited show at Spark Arena. Local indie band The Beths are special guests.

WU TANG CLAN | DEC 13

Legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan will perform for Kiwi audiences for the first time ever with all nine members in attendance. The tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of their iconic debut album Enter The Wu Tang (36

Chambers) which will be played in its entirety.

MUMFORD & SONS | JAN 12

British folk band Mumford & Sons are heading our way for the first time since 2015 to perform a one-day festival-style show at The Outer Fields at Western Springs. They’ll be joined by special guests Leon Bridges, Sam Fender, Michael Kiwanuka and Angie McMahon. And what would a festie be without artisan food, local wine and beer served onsite?

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE | JAN 30

The effervescent Florence Welch and her band will return for another mesmerising stadium-filling show. The UK singer will perform songs from her new album, High as Hope.

LILY ALLEN | FEB 2

Pint-sized British singer Lily Allen will perform a huge set at Spark Arena in February for her local fans fresh from the release of her latest album No Shame.

LAURYN HILL | FEB 16

Grammy Award-winning RnB artist, and 90s style icon, Lauryn Hill is heading our way to celebrate 20 years since the release of her acclaimed solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The former Fugees singer will perform with hip-hop star Nas opening the show.

EAGLES | FEB 26

American rock band Eagles bring their criticallyacclaimed world tour to Auckland and Dunedin. Since forming in 1971, the rock icons have become one of the top-selling acts of all time with six #1 albums. The setlist will include hits from all seven of the band’s studio albums.