Julia Deans South Island Solo Tour Announced

Julia Deans returns to local stages this coming autumn for an intimate run of solo events across the South Island. The ex-Fur Patrol songwriter and member of Jon Toogood's The Adults (with Shayne Carter) made a significant splash in 2018 with her long-awaited solo album We Light Fire, following through on 2011's critically acclaimed Modern Fables. Her latest record's eclectic sonics earned a Taite Prize shortlist nomination for the virtuosic singer, who is currently making her Opera debut in the Hawkes Bay. Dive into our interview with Deans discussing We Light Fire here, and catch Dean playing favourites from her back catalogue plus a selection of unreleased tunes at the dates below...

UPDATE 20/03/20: Julia Deans' South Island tour been put on hold for now...

Julia Deans - South Island Solo Tour

Friday 27 March - Bar Number 8, Wanaka [cancelled]
Saturday 28 March - Tuatara Café, Invercargill [cancelled]
Sunday 29th March - Sherwood, Queenstown [cancelled]
Wednesday 1st April - Dog with Two Tails, Dunedin [cancelled]
Friday 3rd April - Grain Store Gallery, Oamaru [cancelled]
Thursday 16th April - Fairfield House, Nelson [cancelled]
Friday 17th April - The Plant, Blenheim [cancelled]

Experience RNZ live footage of Deans playing a stripped down rendition of 'Walking In The Sun' from We Light Fire...

Press release:

Songstress Julia Deans announces a solo run of intimate shows across the South Island this March and April.

The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, who once fronted Fur Patrol, and is currently making her debut Opera performance in the Hawkes Bay, promises to bring with her a collection of her most highly praised and award winning songs alongside a peek in to brand new unreleased material.

This will be an opportunity for lovers of soaring voices and highly crafted song writing to indulge in a truly special evening, one not to be missed.