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Fresh from headlining Wembley Arena, touring the US with Kiss, and the Knotfest in Australia, UK rockers Skindred are heading to NZ for the first time as part of a global tour. The band’s only gig will be at Parāoa Brewing in Whangaparāoa on March 28.
Their latest album, Smile, went to number two on the UK album charts and number one on the US alternative album charts and they won Best Alternative Act at this year’s MOBO Awards.
Skindred’s music is described as “a unique fusion of heavy metal, reggae and electronica” – they are also known for exciting live performances.
The gig’s promoter, Paul Marshall of Squid Inc. Tours, lives in Stanmore Bay which is where the local connection came in. He says tickets for the one-off show have been selling to Skindred fans from all over the country.
After playing to crowds of 30,000 in Australia, an audience of around 500 at Parāoa will be “legendary”, he says. “Fans won’t be able to see Skindred this up close and personal ever again.”
He says the band’s frontman, Benji Webbe, has promised to bring his most famous invention “the Newport helicopter”.
“If you don’t know what that is, you will certainly find out on the night!”
There are two support bands – Kaosis and Rumpus Machine.
Kaosis fuses dubstep with metal and drum ‘n’ bass. They have toured NZ, Australia, and Japan multiple times and played major festivals including Rhythm n Vines.
Torbay’s Rumpus Machine is a band of teenagers who played an impressive set before an enthusiastic crowd at the recent Boulevard Arts Fiesta in Ōrewa.
Rumpus Machine are siblings – Daniel, 16 (lead vocals/guitar), Matthew, 14 (guitar/backing vocals) and twin 13-year-old sisters Hannah (bass, backing vocals) and Ashley (drums/backing vocals).
They started playing music together eight years ago, and formed Rumpus Machine in 2020, performing classic rock and original songs. Last year, as well as numerous gigs, their accolades included placing third in the NZ Battle of the Bands and winning Rockquest North Shore’s best song category.
Under 18-year-olds are allowed to come to the show if accompanied by parent or caregiver.
Tickets from Eventfinda.
Win tickets Hibiscus Matters and Squid Inc. Tours has a double pass for the Skindred gig at Parāoa on March 28 to give away. To go in the draw, ‘like’ Hibiscus Matters on Facebook and message us your name and phone number with Skindred in the message. Alternatively, write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and post or drop into Skindred giveaway, Hibiscus Matters, 21 Florence Ave, Ōrewa. Entries close on Monday, March 25.
