This summer, three of Aotearoa’s most beloved bands hit the road for Ready To Roll, a
brand-new touring show celebrating New Zealand music and sun-soaked good times. Featuring the legendary Th’ Dudes, iconic Mockers, and multi-platinum favourites Stellar* , the tour will bring timeless hits and unforgettable live energy to some of the country’s most picturesque summer locations.
Ready To Roll pays homage to the iconic TV music chart show that ran from the 1970s through to the 1990s. As New Zealand’s homegrown version of the Top 40 countdown, Ready To Roll became appointment viewing for generations of music fans, a showcase for both international chart-toppers and breakthrough Kiwi acts. It helped launch and cement countless careers while becoming a cultural touchstone in Aotearoa. Reviving the name for this tour nods to its legacy of celebrating great music and good times, a perfect fit for a summer series featuring three of the country’s most enduring and much-loved groups.
With a catalogue that defined New Zealand rock in the late 70s and early 80s, Th’ Dudes
(Peter Urlich, Bruce Hambling, Lez White, Rikki Morris and Brett Adams ) remain one of
the country’s most iconic live acts. Their anthems “Bliss” and “Be Mine Tonight” are etched into the Kiwi psyche, while their rollicking energy has kept crowds dancing for decades. The band’s reunion shows have become legendary, proof that their sound is as vital today as ever.
Emerging from Wellington in the early 80s, Mockers made their mark with jangly guitar pop, sharp lyrics, and charismatic frontman Andrew Fagan. Their hits “Forever Tuesday Morning” and “One Black Friday” remain radio staples, and the band’s melodic, literate pop continues to influence New Zealand songwriters. Their return to the stage with classic lineup Andrew Fagan, Geoff Hayden, Tim Wedde and Brett Adams always draws an intergenerational audience eager for a singalong.
