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George FM presents Shapeshifter

One of George FM’s biggest artists of all time, Shapeshifter, is celebrating 25 years in the game this year and we are stoked to get behind their tour for this epic milestone!

They will be hitting Christchurch Town Hall, June 14 (SOLD OUT)

TSB Arena Wellington June 27.

Hamilton GLOBOX Arena June 28th (Spark Presale on Thursday 18th Apr 4.30pm | GA on sale 4.30pm Friday 19th Apr)

Auckland Town Hall June 29 (SOLD OUT)

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Originally hailing from Christchurch, Shapeshifter 's music is crafted by a living, breathing band of musicians, with all the form-changing sonic possibilities live instrumentation offers. Off the grid and out of this world, from the clubs to packed festival fields, Shapeshifter’s transcending sound has already seen them achieve extraordinary things.

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TSB Arena set to rock when Kiwi band celebrate 25 years of music making.

With a unique brand of heavy Pacific-soul, drum and bass, and electronica, Shapeshifter  is an integral part of the Kiwi music scene. The group seamlessly blends diverse genres. Coupled with an unmatched energy on stage and in the recording studio, they’re in their own category. Their music reaches buzzing clubs, packed festival fields, and arenas. 

Shapeshifter’s transcendent sound has seen them achieve extraordinary things. Record-breaking New Zealand tours, and seven LPs, three with platinum sales. Sold-out performances across Europe, and multiple music awards speaks for itself. 

Come join the army of fans in Wellington. Shapeshifter’s P.Digsss, Sam Trevethick, Nick Robinson, Dan McGruer, and Darren Mathiassen will relive some of the biggest hits of the group's first quarter century.

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Shapeshifter Marks 25-Year Milestone with Three Epic Aotearoa Shows

SHAPESHIFTER 25 Celebrating 25 Years Of Shapeshifter

Christchurch – Friday, June 14th, Town Hall Wellington -Thursday, June 27th, TSB Arena Auckland – Saturday June 29th, Town Hall

With support from longtime friends, hip hop soul star, LADI6 and the legendary Sunshine Sound System

General on sale Friday April 5th – 16.30pm – Tickets here .

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Shapeshifter are thrilled to announce exclusive limited edition reissues of all seven Shapeshifter studio LPs and Shapeshifter Live. This will be the first time ever, Shapeshifter Live and Real Time will be available on vinyl! Don’t miss your chance to secure these rare gems.

Pre-orders open Thursday, April 4th – 16:00pm. Preorders here .

“What an incredible 25 years it’s been! It’s an absolute blessing to have had such an amazing journey so far. We can’t wait to celebrate with the best fans in the world, play some tunes from over the years, and throw in a few surprises, too!” – Shapeshifter

Over the course of Shapeshifters remarkable 25 year journey, the band’s transcendent sound has taken them from sweaty clubs to packed festival fields and arenas. They’ve embarked on record-breaking New Zealand tours, featured at iconic festivals worldwide, and performed sold-out headlining shows across Europe. The band’s four EPs and seven LPs — three with platinum sales — have earned the band multiple music awards and have garnered them an army of fans who return to relive the experience time and time again.

Now, Shapeshifter is inviting their fans to join them in celebrating their 25th anniversary through three extraordinary shows. Don’t miss out on SHAPESHIFTER25.

Celebrating 25 years of Shapeshifter – with support from longtime friends, hip hop soul star, LADI6 and the legendary Sunshine Sound System. General on-sale for tickets is Friday, 5th April – 16:30pm.

For more information visit www.shapeshifter.co.nz

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Shapeshifter are thrilled to announce exclusive limited edition reissues of all seven Shapeshifter studio LPs and Shapeshifter Live. This will be the first time ever, Shapeshifter Live and Real Time will be available on vinyl! Don’t miss your chance to secure these rare gems. Pre-orders open on *** April 4th.

Realtime (2001) 2001 saw the release of Shapeshifters debut LP entitled Real Time. The album included an iconic collaboration with vocalist Ladi6 on the track ‘Move With Me’ as well as Kaps (Fabel) and Tiki (Salmonella Dub) on production. The album was awarded “Best Electronic Release” in the 2002 bNet NZ Music Awards and gained the band a loyal following within the electronic music scene.

Riddim Wise (2004) Shapeshifter released their second album Riddim Wise in 2004. With an emphasis in funky dancefloor grooves, whilst still maintaining strong musical elements Riddim Wise is viewed as the bands step towards a more atmospheric style of drum and bass. The album features legendary collaborations with Aotearoa vocalists Joe Dukie (Fat Freddy’s Drop), Ladi6 and P Digsss. Riddim Wise became the #1 NZ National Dance Album and #1 Independent NZ album release.

Soulstice (2006) Released in 2006, Shapeshifters third album Soulstice brought the band to new heights with lead single ‘Bring Change’ receiving the Tui Award for Best Electronic Release. The album showcases their versatility, seamlessly blending elements of soul, drum and bass, funk, reggae and rock. Soulstice achieved Gold sales status in New Zealand in just 3 weeks and has since achieved Platinum sales.

Shapeshifter Live (2007) In 2007, Shapeshifter released their first and only live album entitled Shapeshifter Live. Recorded on 29th September 2006 in the band’s hometown of Christchurch, the album captures Shapeshifter’s electrifying stage presence. The 6-track album showcases fan favourites like ‘One’ and ‘Tapestry’ alongside a previously unreleased song called ‘Good Looking’.

The System Is A Vampire (2009) Released in 2009, The System Is A Vampire saw Shapeshifter continuing to push musical boundaries. With lead singles ‘Dutchies’ and ‘Lifetime’ the album featured a darker, more introspective tone, while retaining their signature energy. The album’s success saw it shortlisted for the inaugural Taite Music Prize in 2010, reached #1 in the NZ music charts and gaining Platinum status in New Zealand.

Delta (2013) Shapeshifter’s 5th studio album Delta was released in 2013 showcasing a refined evolution of their sound, blending elements of drum and bass, dubstep and electronica. Delta was recorded in Berlin, Germany and Wellington, mixed by NZ producers The Upbeats and followed by a Nationwide tour. Including lead singles such as ‘Monarch’, ‘Gravity’ and ‘In Colour’, the album peaked at #1 on the NZ music charts and achieving the Tui Award winner for Best Electronic Album.

Stars (2016) Stars released in 2016, received critical acclaim for its lush production and emotive songwriting. Nominated for best single of the year, title track Stars explores a more atmospheric direction. With its ethereal melodies and cosmic themes, the album continues to shine brightly in the constellation of Shapeshifter’s discography, captivating audiences around the globe.

Rituals (2021) Shapeshifter’s latest album Rituals released in 2021 continues to push the boundaries of electronic music, weaving together elements of multiple genres into a mesmerising sonic tapestry. Lead singles ‘Lightspeed’ and ‘Found In You’ showcases Shapeshifter’s signature sound and is a testament to the band’s unparalleled craftsmanship.

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Shapeshifter 25 Years

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Since forming in Christchurch in 1999, Shapeshifter's unique blend of heavy Pacific-soul , drum and bass , and electronica has become integral to New Zealand's music scene. Globally renowned, their seamless genre fusion and electrifying performances set them apart as pioneers.

Record-breaking New Zealand tours, scene-setting appearances at festivals like Glastonbury , The Big Chill , Big Day Out and Parklife , sold-out performances across Europe , worlds-colliding collaborations with Symphony Orchestras, multiple music awards, four EPs and five LPs — three with platinum sales — and an army of fans who return to relive the experience time and time again: the towering achievements of Shapeshifter, the future-shocked soul outfit who hail from Christchurch New Zealand, were built by a living, breathing band of musicians, with all the form-changing sonic possibilities live instrumentation offers.

The players in Shapeshifter created their very own heavy soul, a stadium-sized sound which adds layers of drum & bass, jazz, funk, rock and electronica to solid bass culture foundations, capable of morphing from rolling drum & bass to pummelling guitar-driven jams to horizon-shifting electronic soundscapes. This genre-defying amalgamation of influences continues to draw from new source material and inspiration as Shapeshifter evolves, motivating dance floors worldwide and delivering audiences to the bleeding edge of musical possibility

Join them in celebrating 25 years of musical innovation at SHAPESHIFTER25!

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Shapeshifter to embark on New Zealand tour

Kiwi drum ‘n’ bass party-starters SHAPESHIFTER have announced a run of headline shows for fans in Auckland, Christchurch and Hawkes Bay this October with a special Queenstown show in January 2021.

Following up on past record-breaking tours of New Zealand, the future-shocked soul outfit will perform relatively intimate shows at both Auckland and Christchurch’s Town Halls as well as Hawkes Bay’s Black Barn Amphitheatre.

2021 will see the act travel to Cargo Brewery in Queenstown for a special one-off performance.

SHAPESHIFTER Plus special guests

Friday 16th October | Town Hall | Auckland Saturday 17th October | Town Hall | Christchurch Saturday 24th October | Black Barn Amphitheatre | Hawkes Bay Saturday 16th January | Cargo Brewery | Queenstown

Tickets to Hawkes Bay and Queenstown go onsale at 8am Wednesday, 17th June. Tickets for Auckland and Christchurch go on sale at 12pm Thursday, 25th June. Go to SHAPESHIFTER.CO.NZ for all ticketing info.

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SHAPESHIFTER’s music is crafted by a living, breathing band of musicians, with all the form-changing sonic possibilities live instrumentation offers. The five-strong lineup of P.Digsss (vocals), Sam Trevethick (guitar/synths/sampler), Dan McGruer (synths/sampler), Nick Robinson (bass/synths/MPC) and Darren Mathiassen (drums) have created their very own heavy soul; a stadium-sized sound which adds layers of drum & bass, jazz, funk, rock and electronica to solid bass culture foundations.

Off the grid and out of this world, from the clubs to packed festival fields, Shapeshifter’s transcendent sound has already seen them achieve extraordinary things. Record-breaking New Zealand tours, scene-setting appearances at festivals like Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Big Day Out and Parklife, sold-out performances across Europe, multiple music awards, four EPs and five LPs — three with platinum sales — and an army of fans who return to relive the experience time and time again. These are just some of Shapeshifter’s towering achievements.

It’s time to celebrate, New Zealand! Don’t miss the super-sized sound from SHAPESHIFTER – touring nationally this October and January.

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Shapeshifter Marks 25-Year Milestone With Three Epic Aotearoa Shows

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Shapeshifter are thrilled to announce exclusive limited edition reissues of all seven Shapeshifter studio LPs and Shapeshifter Live. This will be the first time ever, Shapeshifter Live a nd Real Time will be available on vinyl! Don't miss your chance to secure these rare gems.

Over the course of Shapeshifters remarkable 25 year journey, the band's transcendent sound has taken them from sweaty clubs to packed festival fields and arenas. They’ve embarked on record-breaking New Zealand tours, featured at iconic festivals worldwide, and performed sold-out headlining shows across Europe. The band's four EPs and seven LPs — three with platinum sales — have earned the band multiple music awards and have garnered them an army of fans who return to relive the experience time and time again.

Now, Shapeshifter is inviting their fans to join them in celebrating their 25th anniversary through three extraordinary shows. Don't miss out on SHAPESHIFTER25.

Celebrating 25 years of Shapeshifter - with support from longtime friends, hip hop soul star, LADI6 and the legendary Sunshine Sound System. General on-sale for tickets is Friday, 5th April - 16:30pm.

Christchurch - Friday, June 14th, Town Hall

Wellington -Thursday, June 27th, TSB Arena

Auckland - Saturday June 29th, Town Hall

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In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Shapeshifter are thrilled to announce exclusive limited edition reissues of all seven Shapeshifter studio LPs and Shapeshifter Live. This will be the first time ever, Shapeshifter Live and Real Time will be available on vinyl! Don't miss your chance to secure these rare gems. Pre-orders open on *** April 4th.

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Shapeshifter is a New Zealand-electronica-dubstep-drum and bass band from Christchurch, New Zealand, formed in 1999 and featuring vocalist Sambora Fergus on guitar and vocalist Redford Grenell of Hamilton on keyboards. Their music combines dub, hip-hop, ambient and reggae, with a variety of other influences. Their first album, Realtime was released in 2000 and was quickly followed up by a series of international tours. They won the Best Electronic Artist in the 2003 New Zealand Music Awards and have since released four more albums, with their most recent album Faces being released in 2017. Shapeshifter have earned a reputation for their unique and eclectic live shows, both at festivals and in their own headline shows, bringing a unique blend of live music and electronics to the stage. Shapeshifter continue to be heralds for electronic music from New Zealand, and have built up a loyal international fan base.

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