Authority Zero (USA) Hitting New Zealand in March 2026

Champions of skate-punk for more than three decades, Mesa, Arizona's Authority Zero are finally touching down in Aotearoa New Zealand this coming March, hitting Auckland's Double Whammy and Wellington's Valhalla. Still fronted by founding vocalist Jason DeVore, Authority Zero broke through in a major way during the '00s with the anthem-packed triple punch of A Passage In Time (2002), Andiamo (2004) and 12:34 (2007), and they now have eight studio long players out in the world including their latest, 2021's Ollie Ollie Oxen Free. Don't flub this opportunity to finally catch these legends letting rip on local stages — brought to you by Sticky Fingaz Tour Management...

Authority Zero (USA)

Monday 9th March - Double Whammy Bar, Auckland
Tuesday 10th March - Valhalla, Wellington

Tickets on sale HERE via UTR

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Press release:

Good news, punks — a desert storm is heading our way! Authority Zero, straight out of Arizona’s sun-baked skate scene, are rolling into New Zealand March 2026 for two nights of fast riffs, big hooks, and sweaty singalongs.

For over three decades, these guys have been tearing up stages across the world with their mix of skate punk speed, reggae sway, and a streak of Latin fire. Their chemistry on stage is electric, turning every track into a full-throttle ride you can’t help but get swept up in.

Auckland and Wellington — strap in for unmissable punk energy.

Authority Zero have built a reputation for making every show feel like an event — high-energy, full-on punk rock that grabs you from the first chord and doesn’t let go. Their music is urgent and melodic, full of riffs that hit like the desert sun and rhythms that carry the sway of reggae right into the heart of their skate-punk DNA.

Expect a night that’s raw, sweaty, and alive — all about the music, the band, and the buzz in the room. It’s the kind of gig that makes you move, sing, and lose track of time — it’s raw, it’s fun, and it will leave you feeling like you were part of something.

This is Authority Zero’s first time in New Zealand, and they’re bringing everything they’ve honed over thirty years to the stage. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is the kind of show you’ll remember long after the lights come up.