Shonen Knife

About this show

Fist-pumping, fun-loving, “candy”-shouting punks, unite!In the most southerly tour yet, this NOVEMBER Shonen Knife generously offer one of the most joyous live-music gifts people will ever receive, bringing their quirky, food-focused pop punk performance to the good folk of Ōtepoti, Ōamaru and Ōtautahi - in addition to their Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Tāmaki Makaurau.“…a Shonen Knife gig is exactly what my soul has been crying out for. An electric and unashamedly fun, pop-punk masterclass. 2026 live show review, Leeds, UK - louderthanwar.comShonen Knife’s last Aotearoa tour in 2024 wowed enthusiastic audiences in Waiheke and Raglan, and this tour will be no different. In the interim, the band has toured through South America, TWO tours of the United States, multiple dates in Japan and more! Kicking ass and taking no prisoners, their innate energy you’ll catch is the best kind of infection!Honestly - where would the world be without live shows that leave you happier and lighter than when you entered the gig On their current US tour, Shonen Knife felt the need for their uplifting magic in Florida; their review in www.19.com says “The thing I’ve always loved about Shonen Knife is the joy they bring to their music. It’s infectious. It lets us disconnect from the darkness around us” This reviewer was also impressed “by the long line already waiting to make purchases. It stretched down the lawn all the way to the seats.…

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