L.A.B. play only North Island show in Hamilton
Win a double pass to L.A.B.
Kiwi band L.A.B. has hit the ground running for their only New Zealand shows this winter to celebrate their new album, L.A.B. VI, with one North Island show and one South Island show.
After wowing crowds at Globox Arena way back on July 12, 2020, fans have been eagerly awaiting their return and finally it’s going to happen on Saturday, June 29, over Matariki weekend. And even more good news – they’re bringing with them Stan Walker and chart toppers Corrella.
Being the only North Island show tickets will be in hot demand for this star-studded line-up so be in quick.
Better still – we are offering you the chance to win a double pass to be a part of the action in Hamilton.
The band’s winter shows come off the back of a massive 13-date tour through the United States, including the esteemed California Roots Festival and a hugely busy summer playing sell-out shows across New Zealand, Hawaii and the Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia.
L.A.B. VI reached No. 1 on the Official NZ Top 40 Album Charts in its first week of release and marked the band’s fourth consecutive album to reach that coveted spot, beating out stiff competition from the likes of Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign. L.A.B. is also now the third equal of all time for the most Number One albums among NZ artists.
The 11 songs featured on L. A.B. VI are a welcome addition to an already beloved catalogue.
Incorporating all aspects of the band's unique sound, the album combines reggae/roots and soul with funk and elements of rock. It features the singles Take It Away, Casanova, Oh No (Pt. 2) and Ocean Demon.
Other songs from the album to resonate prominently among fans include Give Me That Feeling, Follow, Crazy Dream and Mr Rave Rider – all reaching the Top 10 of the NZ Hot Singles Chart.
So, if we had to use just two words to describe L.A.B. VI, it would have to be ‘compelling listening!’
With over a decade of experience as an artist and storyteller, Stan Walker (Tūhoe, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngai Tahu) feels like it’s just the beginning.
Walker’s latest single is Māori Ki Te Ao (Māori to the world), a reggae-inspired anthem that builds on his acclaimed narrative of Māori culture.
This follows his globally celebrated song I Am from
Oscar-nominated Ava DuVernay's film Origin, which saw Aotearoa and Māori culture showcased and revered on the world stage.
The single is taken from Walker’s forthcoming EP due for release this year.
Walker is looking forward to returning to Hamilton (he was last seen there, receiving rave reviews, in September 2019) for the concert with L. A.B. and Corrella, saying “I am excited to be sharing a stage with Aotearoa's best music artists”.
What will he bust out on the night? With such greats as The One You Want (60’s Song), Choose You, the iconic Take It
Easy, Like It’s Over, Music Won’t Break Your Heart, Light It Up, Loud, Black Box and Unbroken to name but a few, it really hard to know.
Will he throw up the video of his wedding as a nod to family unity as he serves up the emotionally empowering Matemateone. There’s only one way to know for sure…..
Aotearoa’s most exciting band on the rise, Corrella, will join L.A.B. and Stan Walker in Hamilton following their own successful run of headline shows.
Corrella also have new music in the form of their latest EP
Live at Roundhead Studios.
The EP features the tracks Lady Divine, Bonfire and their number one charting single, Blue Eyed Māori which spent 35 weeks at the number one spot on the NZ Singles Chart.
They are the ideal opener for a night that will be all about the vibe. Happy times, special times, memorable times. L.A.B. times – be there!