Brian Wilson Announces New Zealand Show For March

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson is heading to New Zealand to perform the band's seminal album Pet Sounds live in March. The show, which will be held within the surrounds of the idyllic Civic Theatre in Auckland, will see the 73-year-old accompanied by a band to work through the influential 1966 record, with a second part of the show dedicated to performing his greatest hits. Here are the details...

Brian Wilson
Saturday 26th March, The Civic Theatre, Auckland

Here's Brian in the studio performing 'God Only Knows' from Pet Sounds...

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BRIAN WILSON PERFORMING PET SOUNDS AND HIS GREATEST HITS

50th Anniversary Celebration Of Pet Sounds And Final Performances In Its Entirety

Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds is a rare, unforgettable live music experience spanning two parts: ACT 1: Pet Sounds and ACT 2: His Greatest Hits and will feature his incredible band including original Beach Boys member Al Jardine and long-term member Blondie Chaplin. Bluesfest Festival Director Peter Noble has described bringing Brian Wilson to Australasia to perform Pet Sounds as a "pinch me, I must be dreaming moment".

2015 has marked a triumphant return for Brian Wilson with a brand new solo release No Pier Pressure, as well as the release of Love & Mercy – the commended biographical film about Brian's remarkable life, which has opened up his music to a whole new audience. Long-time fans and those who have just discovered Brian Wilson will be able to see him in Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and at Bluesfest with a Sydney date to be announced soon.

It will be a magical celebration that ignites nostalgia, romance and sheer awe of the wunderkind songwriter's incomparable genius; a not-to-be-missed show that will transport you to the most exciting time of Rock music history.

BRIAN WILSON – PERFORMING PET SOUNDS AND HIS GREATEST HITS

50th anniversary celebration of Pet Sounds and final performances in its entirety

Proudly presented by Bluesfest Touring

Saturday 26th March 2016 - Civic Theatre - Auckland
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Tickets go on-sale: Thursday 26th November 2015 at 12:00pm NZDT