Beth Orton Announces Three New Zealand Shows For June

British singer-songwriter Beth Orton has announced three shows on New Zealand soil for June. The Norfolk native was last on these shores for two sold out performances in 2013, and is returning with her sixth studio album Kidsticks, which was released last May and marks a distinct turn towards a purely electronic sound for Orton. Here are the tour details...


Update 19/06: These shows have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. If you are a ticketholder please contact the point of purchase for a refund.

Beth Orton

Tuesday 20th June, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Wednesday 21st June, Opera House, Wellington
Thursday 22nd June, Town Hall, Auckland

See below for ticketing information

Here's the video for 'Wave' from Beth's latest album Kidsticks...

PRESS RELEASE:

BETH ORTON ANNOUNCES NEW ZEALAND TOUR THIS JUNE

Civic Events is thrilled to announce the return of British singer-songwriter Beth Orton. Last on our shores for two sold out performances in 2013, this June will see Beth play three shows across the country in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

Performing a set that promises to bring life to the classics, Beth will also showcase songs from her latest release ‘Kidsticks’. Released last year, Kidsticks sees Orton exploring and reworking the song writing process. With contributions from Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear), George Lewis Jr (Twin Shadow), Andrew Hung (Fuck Buttons) amongst others, Orton plays almost all of the synth and keyboards on the album with barely an acoustic guitar to be heard.

‘Lean compelling electronic pop…her most invigorating songs in years’ GQ

‘Bubbling percussion, twisted guitar loops and a wall of vocals….she’s never sounded quite so otherworldly’ Q

‘Because Orton’s voice is still classically folk, she sets up a beautiful tension between the old and new in Kidsticks.’ The Listener

Over her superb career, the BRIT award winner has released seven album and captivated audiences worldwide with her sublime song writing and distinctive vocals. She was at the forefront of the “folktronica” scene during the 1990s, with her collaborations with The Chemical Brothers, William Orbit and her critically acclaimed albums Trailer Park and Central Reservation.

Both albums were nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and Beth won “Best Female Artist” at the 2000 BRIT Awards. 2002’s Daybreaker was her most commercially successful album, reaching the UK Top 10. Hit songs such as “Stolen Car” “She Cries Your Name”, “Someone’s Daughter” are folk pop classics. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Beth Orton performing live this June.

BETH ORTON
JUNE 2017
Presented by Civic Events
(All shows all ages)
TICKETEK MEMBERS PRE-SALE via ticketek.co.nz
(Christchurch and Wellington shows)
Begins: Wed 10 May (12pm NZST)
Ends: Fri 12 May (12pm NZST)
(or ends earlier if pre-sale allocation exhausted)

TICKETMASTER MEMBERS PRE-SALE via ticketmaster.co.nz
(Auckland show)
Begins: Wed 10 May (12pm NZST)
Ends: Fri 12 May (12pm NZST)
(or ends earlier if pre-sale allocation exhausted)

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Monday 15 May (12pmNZST)

Tue 20 Jun - Isaac Theatre Royal | Christchurch, NZ - (All Ages)
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Wed 21 Jun - Opera House | Wellington, NZ - (All Ages)
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Thu 22 Jun -Town Hall | Auckland, NZ - (All Ages)
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