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Live Nation in partnership with Auckland Unlimited, presents Elemental Nights this July as part of Elemental AKL.

Elemental Nights can now confirm a third artist announcement including the highly anticipated performance by internationally lauded artist Dope Lemon.

Slinking out of the silky darkness of the midnight hour towards the blissed out champagne pinks and purples of twilight, in 2021 Angus Stone returns with his beloved, intrepid Dope Lemon project performing a headline show in the Great Hall at Auckland’s iconic Town Hall on Friday, July 23.

Following previous critically acclaimed albums - Smooth Big Cat (2019) and Honey Bones (2016) - singer/songwriter and accomplished multi-instrumentalist Stone releases his first new single for 2021 Rose Pink Cadillac.

Rose Pink Cadillac – a tone-setting jaunt that immediately delineates this as a new era of Dope Lemon – romance oozes from this record. Like a 60’s soul standard, Rose Pink Cadillac strikes the balance between specificity and universality perfectly, undeniably a romantic classic for everyone.

Since its release late May, Rose Pink Cadillac has already accumulated over 1 million streams across YouTube and Spotify, debuting at #16 on the New Zealand singles chart.

Dope Lemon last performed their signature mellow sounds to a sell-out crowd in Auckland in August 2019, devotees and new followers will not want to miss this special one-off show.

Rounding out the exciting line-up for Elemental Nights 2021 and joining Dope Lemon are special guests Mild Orange.

Thanks to the Covid effect, NZ’s own worldly indie-pop band, Mild Orange, have graced the home stage instead of planned US ventures and a return to Europe. Mild Orange’s 2018 debut album Foreplay has amassed near 100 million streams globally and their breakout single Some Feeling has had over 22 million views on YouTube. Proving that they’re no one-hit-wonder, their second album spawned the popular single Freak In Me amongst other groovers. A third album is on the way following retreats to scenic getaway spots.

Catacombs by Friendly Potential is thrilled to confirm a third night of awesome club music at the Wintergarden on Thursday, July 22 with visionary electronica duo HTRK, aka Jonnine Standish and Nigel Yang, bringing their live show to New Zealand for the first time this July.

Since 2003, HTRK have blazed a sprawling musical trail. Their early live shows caught the attention of ex-Birthday Party guitarist Rowland S. Howard, who went on to produce their now classic debut Marry Me Tonight. Since then, they have scored films and headlined sold-out tours. In this rare live performance, audiences will enter the depths of the Wintergarden and immerse themselves in HTRK’s sound universe, where Jonnine’s vocals carve through cavernous dub reverberations, mixed with frosted post-punk motifs and the gravelly imperfections of industrial.

Tickets to the newly announced shows will go on sale from Tuesday, June 22 through elementalfestival.co.nz & livenation.co.nz - please see specific show on-sale information below.

Elemental Nights continues to grow to become the winter antidote for the city’s music withdrawals, delivering a diverse and influential concert series of both local and international artists.

Elemental Nights full artist line-up for 2021 features; Mara TK with special guest AJA (NZ), Julia Jacklin (AU), Dope Lemon (AU) with special guests Mild Orange (NZ), Flying Nun 40 Years Anniversary (Various), Catacombs by Friendly Potential (Various), Courtney Barnett (AU) with special guest Emily Edrosa (NZ), The Chats (AU) and Connan Mockasin presenting ‘Connan unplugged, Bost'n 'n Dobs'n Plugged (NZ).

Mara TK, the son of the legendary Billy TK is a golden voiced musician fluent in voice, guitar, bass and beat machines. Through his work with his future soul trio, Electric Wire Hustle Mara TK has proven himself to be a force for modern music and is fast gaining recognition worldwide. “Quite simply the best, most exciting R&B, soul, electronica, whatever you want to call it, record I’ve heard this year.” Okayplayer. His Elemental show will see him perform songs from his critically acclaimed first solo album Bad Meditation.

Julia Jacklin’s solo performance has already sold out and The Flying Nun 40 Years Anniversary Concert is selling fast. Delivered across three stages with standout performances by many of the label’s most celebrated artists including; Aldous Harding (solo), Straitjacket Fits, Reb Fountain, The Subliminals, Superette, The Bats, Mermaidens, Wax Chattels and Voom.

Friendly Potential return to the majestic Wintergarden beneath Auckland’s historic Civic Theatre for another three night excursion into the CATACOMBS.

For their fourth edition, they will be joined by mind-bending live acts and an all-star line-up of Australasia’s best DJs including Alice Agnes, C.FRIM, CS + Kreme (live), Grecco Romank (live), Keepsakes, Kraus (live) Lauren Hansom, NativeBush, Nice Girl, Silicon (live) and Sleep D (live). Descend into the palatial Wintergarden once more, to feast on the best that left-field club music has to offer.

Australian artist Courtney Barnett is a self-professed fan of Aotearoa and Kiwi’s just love her renowned on-stage banter and raw and personal songs. This will be Barnett’s only Auckland performance on her sold-out National solo tour.

Punk rock band The Chats dial things up a notch with their signature sound they dub ‘shed rock’. Their single Smoko has had in excess of 13 million views on YouTube and attracted the attention of rock royalty Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and Iggy Pop, the latter two artists booking the Queensland 3 piece to open for them on their Australian tours.

Inimitable New Zealand born, worldly artist Connan Mockasin returns to the stage for a very special show – ‘Connan Mockasin Unplugged, Bost'n 'n Dobs'n Plugged’ which includes a screening of his never before seen, critically unclaimed, made for daytime TV show, ‘Bost’n ‘n Dobs’n’.

Since the release of his debut album Forever Dolphin Love, Te Awanga’s own kink of rock ’n’ roll has established himself as one of the most influential musicians of his generation. Catch Connan at the Hollywood Theatre for this unique one-off event.

Designed, produced and promoted by Live Nation, whether you care to croon in unison, rock your heart out or dance vigorously, these one-off special shows should not be missed.

Live Nation New Zealand Managing Director Mark Kneebone said, “After the success of last year’s inaugural Elemental Nights, we are pleased to be able to create another spectacular line-up this year featuring international artists and a special ode to New Zealand music industry royalty, Flying Nun. We are proud to partner with Auckland Unlimited on this venture as we all work to create rich live experiences for audiences.”

Elemental AKL festival is back this July with a captivating programme of more than 30 free and ticketed
events, celebrating the culture, cuisine and creativity of Auckland. From July 14 to August 1, Elemental AKL events will transform eateries and bars, theatres and public spaces across Auckland into hubs of exciting experiences.

From high-end ticketed experiences to free events, the line-up features enlightening, surprising, thought-provoking, nourishing and unique experiences to feast your eyes, feed your mind and fill your heart. Elemental AKL is delivered by Auckland Unlimited, Auckland’s economic and cultural agency.

Auckland Unlimited’s Head of Major and Business Events Richard Clarke says it is fantastic to partner with Live Nation to deliver the Elemental Nights concert series as part of Elemental AKL.
“Elemental AKL is about drawing together a range of exciting events that encourage people to visit and get out and about in Auckland during the quieter winter months, and Live Nation has certainly delivered on that with this year’s line-up.”

ELEMENTAL NIGHTS LINE UP:

DOPE LEMON with special guest MILD ORANGE // FRI, JULY 23 // TOWN HALL
Pre-sale 11am Tues, June 22 until 11am Weds, June 23
GP ON SALE 12pm Wed, June 23

FRIENDLY POTENTIAL: CATACOMBS PRESENTS HTRK // THURS JULY 22 // WINTERGARDEN
Friendly Potential Mailing List Pre-sale 8am until 10am Tues, June 22
GP ON SALE 10am Tues June 22

MARA TK with special guest AJA // FRIDAY JULY 16 // TITIRANGI WAR MEMORIAL

CATACOMBS // FRI JULY 23 & SAT JULY 24 // WINTERGARDEN - SELLING FAST

CONNAN MOCKASIN Unplugged, Bost'n 'n Dobs'n Plugged // FRI JULY 30 // HOLLYWOOD THEATRE

JULIA JACKLIN (SOLO) // FRIDAY JULY 23 // CONCERT CHAMBER, TOWN HALL - SOLD OUT

FLYING NUN 40 YEARS ANNIVERSARY // SATURDAY JULY 24 // TOWN HALL (3 STAGES) - SELLING FAST

COURTNEY BARNETT (SOLO) // SUNDAY JULY 25 // TOWN HALL

THE CHATS // TUESDAY JULY 27 // HOLLYWOOD THEATRE

For complete tour and ticket information, visit:
elementalfestival.co.nz & www.livenation.co.nz

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