Dan Sharp 'Water Went Away' Aotearoa Tour Announced

Katikati's Dan Sharp has a jumbo-sized tour up his sleeve, celebrating the release of his forthcoming Water Went Away EP via Tenfold Records with intimate shows happening all around the length and breadth of Aotearoa in April and May. The rising songwriter has been drip-feeding fans new tunes at a steady pace since the runaway success of his 2019 streaming hit 'Kindle and Coal' (currently sitting at over 500,000 plays), which has led to high profile appearances at Rhythm and Vines and Soundsplash, along with a support slot for none other than Kiwi legend Dave Dobbyn. The smokey-voiced singer launched his soaring latest anthem 'The Way That You Used To' in February and the whole EP is set to drop soon — don't miss Dan Sharp on his Water Went Away tour, showcasing songs from throughout his back catalogue and yet to be released gems on a stage near you...

Dan Sharp - Water Went Away Tour

Thursday 15th April - Cafe Melbourne, Thames*
Friday 16th April - Lukes Kitchen - Kuautunu
Sunday 18th April - Okere Falls Store - Okere Falls
Friday 23rd April - Tsunami Sound Studios, Levin*
Sunday 25th April - The Yot Club, Raglan*
Thursday 29th April - Night Market, Rotorua
Friday 30th April - Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - Taupo
Saturday 1st May - Raumati Social Club - Raumati
Wednesday 5th May - Poquito Cafe and Bar, Wellington*
Thursday 6th May - Le Cafe, Picton*
Friday 7th May - Wunderbar, Lyttelton *
Saturday 8th May - The Perc Club, Dunedin
Sunday 9th May - Southland Musicians Club, Invercargill*
Monday 13th May - Common Room, Hastings*
Friday 14th May - Smash Palace - Gisborne
Saturday 15th May - Mata Brewery - Whakatane
Thursday 20th May - Sweat Shop, Auckland
Friday 28th May - Totara St, Mt Maunganui

*Tickets available HERE via UTR 

Press release:

Brought up in grassroots Aotearoa, Dan is a man of substance, dedication and one who prioritises authenticity. His commitment to his craft as an artist, songwriter and music producer runs deep and the results speak for themselves.

2019’s self-produced single, ‘Kindle and Coal’ (500,000+ Spotify streams), displayed Dan’s ability to deliver a modern impact and vulnerability (think Lewis Capaldi or Dermot Kennedy) while maintaining his Springsteen-esque timelessness. This recipe has seen Dan's name on stages all over the country, including Rhythm and Vines, Soundsplash, touring NZ with Thomas Oliver and opening up for Dave Dobbyn.

Hot on the heels of a management and booking agency agreement, Dan signed with boutique label, Tenfold Records. He has gone on to receive NZonAir funding, feature on Breakfast TV and worked with renowned Mix Engineer/Producer, Si Gooding, at NZ’s famed Roundhead Studios.

The resulting single, ‘The Way That You Used To’ released February 19th to a strong response, and has set the stage for the remainder of his EP, ‘Water Went Away’. In support of the new work, Dan is hitting the road all over New Zealand, playing intimate venues from Auckland all the way down to Invercargill. Every setting will be unique as Dan brings to the live stage his latest release, older tracks and songs set for later 2021.