Fat Freddy's Drop Sell Out Villa Maria in Their Largest Headline Gig in NZ Ever!
L-R: Mu - DJ Fitchie – MPC, Producer , Toby Laing - Tony Chang – Trumpet, Joe Lindsay aka Hopepa - Trombone, Iain Gordon aka Kuki Blaze – Keyboard, Dallas Tamaira aka Joe Dukie - Vocals, Tehimana Kerr aka Jetlag Johnson – Guitar, Scott Towers aka Chopper Reeds - Saxophone
Fat Freddy's Drop have officially sold out their largest New Zealand headline show ever at Villa Maria this weekend, Saturday January the
14th with all 10,000 tickets snapped up.
One of the highlights for Fat Freddy's Drop in 2016 was winning the NZ Music Award for International Achievement and
they are busting to knock out one of their high octane shows in what will be a rare chance to catch the band live this
summer.
"We will be bringing the fire fire on Saturday - get ready to shake that Shiverman loose Auckland!" says trombonist Joe Lindsay (Hopepa).
Show promoter Brent Eccles from Eccles Entertainment offered, "I'm very excited as a promoter but especially for the band as they so deserve it!. We have had a fantastic relationship
with Villa Maria over the years hosting some of the best local and international touring acts. It is truely a unique
venue that is loved by the both the crowd and the artists alike."
The show will also be the highest capacity ever held at the Villa Maria venue. Founder and owner, Sir George Fistonich reacted to the news, “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Fat Freddy’s Drop to Villa Maria. We’re anticipating our largest crowd yet and are
preparing for a great day for everyone to enjoy our beautiful venue, delicious wine and fantastic music.”
For ticket holders it is recommended to come along early to get a spot and relax into the afternoon and evening of great
music.
Villa Maria concert policies and parking options can be found on their website:www.villamaria.co.nz
Gates open at 4.30pm and MC Slave will be kicking off at 5.00pm on the wheels of steel to usher in the great musical
acts to follow, Team Dynamite, Ladi6 and of course, Fat Freddy's Drop.
** SOLD OUT**
January 14th - Villa Maria, Auckland
**SOLD OUT**
Fat Freddy’s Drop, Ladi6, Team Dynamite
February 5th - John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Fat Freddy’s Drop, Norman Jay MBE, Ladi6
Queenstown tickets selling fast - available from Eventfinder
"There isn’t another act in the world doing what Fat Freddy’s do"
- Gigwise review, Brixton 2016
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