Wellington's A.U.R.A. Announces Nationwide Tour

A.U.R.A. is the solo project of Wellington singer and multi-instrumentalist Albert Mikolaj, whose initial sonic outpourings have drawn comparisons to the likes of iconic songwriters Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley. Mikolaj is now heading out for a tour of Aotearoa to bring his songs to life on a stage near you in June and July. Described by Grayson Gilmour as "one of New Zealand's greatest hidden talents," A.U.R.A. will be playing with a who's who of top notch artists throughout the land including Nadia Reid, Girl boss, Motte and Steve Abel. Mikolaj will be joined by his live band comprised of Holly Beal (Joe Blossom), Ben Lemi (Trinity Roots, French For Rabbits) and Samuel Austin, check out the details below...

A.U.R.A 'Immensely' Tour

Friday 15th June - San Fran, Wellington w/ Girl boss & Ida Lune - tickets available HERE via UTR
Friday 22nd June - Lyttleton Records, Christchurch w/ Motte & Fraser Ross
Saturday 23rd June - Grainstore Gallery, Oamaru supporting Nadia Reid - tickets available HERE via UTR
Friday 6th July - Snails Art Space, Palmerston North w/ By A Damn Sight
Saturday 14th July - Whammy, Auckland w/ Steve Abel - tickets available HERE via UTR 
Sunday 15th July - Leigh Sawmill, Leigh (support tba)

Listen to A.U.R.A.'s recent single 'G.I. Wonder'...

A.U.R.A.'s forthcoming collection 'Secret Intelligent Light' is out this year via Cosmic Dreamer.

Press release:

A.U.R.A is the solo project of Wellington, NZ based songwriter Albert Mikolaj who operates in the sonic landscape halfway between Bon Iver and Jeff Buckley. His sound has the classic textures of singer-songwriter folk but it also transcends into more electronic territories at times. He received an art grant from NZ on Air to make a music video for his first single G.I Wonder which recently completed production. The single was premiered by Impose Magazine and featured on Apple Music's Alternative Genre page as well as the 'Best of the Week’ playlist by Apple Music Japan.

A.U.R.A will be touring New Zealand throughout June and July with his full band consisting of, Holly Beals (of Joe Blossom), Ben Lemi (of Trinity Roots, French For Rabbits) and Samuel Austin. Some of the supporting acts joining A.U.R.A on this tour include Nadia Reid, Steve Abel, Motte and Girl Boss. A.U.R.A also opened for Tiny Ruins earlier this year following her return from SXSW.