Fly My Pretties announce first shows in five years

The series of shows celebrate the release of the band's seventh album, Elemental.

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Fly My Pretties - Elemental at The Great Hall, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 19 October 2024.
Caption:Fly My Pretties - Elemental at The Great Hall, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 19 October 2024.Photo credit:Masanori Udagawa

New Zealand collective, Fly My Pretties, will play four shows across Auckland and Christchurch to celebrate the release of their seventh studio album, Elemental.

The latest collaboration moves between te reo Māori and English vocals, and features nearly a dozen artists, including Barnaby Weir, Laughton Kora, RIIKI REID and AJA.

Releasing 16 May, the album will be followed by three shows at Auckland's Q Theatre on 30 and 31 May and one show at Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal on 14 June, the band's first sets in five years.

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Elemental explores a range of human, spiritual and natural elements through waiata and brings a variety of styles, while still being grounded in Fly My Pretties' neo-soul sound.

The shows will also feature some surprises from the band's eclectic catalogue. Tickets for all shows go on sale from Friday, 11 April.

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