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Information Ape Tour: Kick On

Cassette 9, Auckland CBD, Auckland

We're finally getting back to The 09, The Harbour City, Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland with our first appearance at Cassette 9 since the Big Aroha Tour of '16. Lawks a Lordy that's nigh on 8 years ago! But we're back, fresher than ever with a brand new album in tow and with support from the fabulous Rusty String Republic. You are being mapped. How do you feel? Goto 10 Ticket link below.

$20

theSlacks are kicking off and cutting loose. We're going to throw the tour van into cruise control but first we're going to peel out of the driveway and this gig is the metaphorical peel out! 8Ball Pool & Darts. And it is our very special pleasure to be able to share the stage with local legends Courtenay & The Unholy Reverie who are riding hot with their single "Mercy" and lots more to come. Ticket link below.

$20

Lazy Sun Day with theSlacks

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LittleChurch Bay, 46 Octavius Place, New Plymouth

The game was rained off last time but this time, we're drawing hieroglyphs with sunscreen (250+), doing reverse rain dances and even sacrificing some kale and kombucha to the weather Gods. We are so confident that the sun will shine all day, we didn't even bother with a wet-weather venue! Fingers Crossed! With very special guest Liana Hart, tickets are available on eventfinda (link below). Churs, one and all!

$20 + online fees

Slacks Sing Slack Songs By The Seashore

Little Church Bay, 46 Octavius Place, New Plymouth

It promises to be a sun-drenched afternoon, in beautiful Little Church Bay. We'll welcome summer with a kiss on both cheeks and a waiata or two, with support from Evan Rhys + Stereo Streets. We also have an alternative venue in case of inclement weather.

Venue: Little Church Bay. BYO.

Wet Weather Venue: 8 Ball Pool & Darts (this is a licensed venue and is NOT BYO).

START: 3.30pm. Evan Rhys & Stereo Streets will open. Slacks perform around 5.00pm.

Ticket link below (door sales will be available).

$20 + online fees

Spaceworld Sexy Purge

8 Ball pool & Darts, 73A Devon Street West, New Plymouth

Where once there were upright 1Up arcade cabinets, there are now acres of green cushion. A stage and bar now grace the space that once was Spaceworld - a place of flashing lights, 8-bit soundscapes and magic, all for the low, low price of 20c. Out of respect and as an homage, Let's party!!

$20 pre-sales. $25 door-sales.

Pihama Party

Pihama Hall, 3271 Surf Highway, Pihama

IT'S TIME FOR A PIHAMA PARTY! Come along for some fun community festivities! Get ready for a great night of music, dancing and community good times as we warm up the winter!

Saturday July 1st @ Pihama Hall.

$15 + plate for supper.

7pm, Doors Open 7:30pm Band Starts! : ) Supper Break around 9-9:30pm Then onwards we go for another hour or so! Wrapping up around 11:30pm.

*** Let us know if you'd like a sober driver and we'll help take care of getting everyone there and home safely.

For now be sure to save the date, reserve your ticket and spread the word!

General admission - $15.

Taranaki Beer Festival

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TSB Stadium, 1 Rogan Street, New Plymouth

it's the 2nd Taranaki Beer Festival and we're back! That's 2 from 2 and we're proud of that 100% record. with special guests to be announced soon, this festival is special to us. so bring thirsty ears and tastebuds that are prepared to dance and we'll see you there!!

Taranaki Beer Festival: https://www.facebook.com/TaranakiBeerFestival

band bio

Shimmering Subversive Singalongs that are at once dire and light-hearted, weighted perfectly for a world stitched up and coming apart at the seams. 

Folk-Rock-Pop that delivers a poignant social commentary powered by an unselfish desire to entertain. 

Best known for antipodean-pop hits, Big Aroha and Yeah Nah, theSlacks are all over the folk-pop-rock spectrum, delivering danceable rhythms, joyful indie-pop and a refreshingly real vibe that resonates with questing minds in these testing times.