A Low Hum Announce 'A Movement' Books + Tour

Not one to rest on his laurels Blink, the man behind A Low Hum, has made the epic announcement of A Movement, which is the name he has given to his work circa 2000-2015. Next month, Blink is releasing some of this work as a series of 10 photographic art books, containing 1000 photos of 300 bands shot over 15 years. He says each book is devoted to a particular style or theme and will be released on 16th March "in a typically absurd A Low Hum style release tour with multiple events around the country". 

The Movement Tour will be a 25 event (yes, 25 separate events) happening throughout March in a variety of locations across Wellington, Masterton, Auckland, Palmerston North, Dunedin and Christchurch. To our delight, the events include several gigs from influential Auckland act Xanadu, who will be playing their first live shows in more than 12 years, which double as release shows for the overdue unveiling of their debut album vinyl release (have a wee taste here). Other highlights include performances from Sarah Mary Chadwick (of Wellington group Batrider), Shocking Pinks and Liam Finn. There will also be screenings of a film created from footage Blink has shot at various DIY tours over the years.

Here is the line-up for A Movement Tour, please go to the A Low Hum website for full information, as some shows will have strictly limited capacity and ticketing...

Thursday 12th March,
Hamish McKay Gallery, Ghuznee Street, Wellington
Opening Exhibition w/ Lontalius

Friday 13th March 13th
Aro Valley Community Hall, Aro Street, Wellington
w/ Totems, Yvnalesca, Career Girls, Mongo Skato, Lon Lemmon

Saturday 14th March
Camp Wainui, Wainuiomata
w/ 15-20 live acts

Sunday 15th March
RPM, Cuba Street, Wellington
w/ Xanadu

Sunday 15th March 
Newtown Community Theatre, Wellington
w/ Liam Finn (solo), Sarah Mary Chadwick, Secret Knives (solo)

Tuesday 17th March
Unity Books, Willis Street, Wellington
w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick plays Batrider

Tuesday 17th March
Slowboat Records, Cuba Street, Wellington
w/ Liam Finn plays Betchadupa

Wednesday 18th March
Bruce McKenzie Books, 37 George St, Palmerston North
w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick

Wednesday 18th March
The Stomach, Lombard Street, Palmerston North
“Movement” Film Screening

Wednesday 18th March
Great Job, 27B Grey Street, Palmerston North
w/ Shocking Pinks, Secret Knives (solo), Mongo Skato

Thursday 19th March
Wine Cellar, K Road, Auckland
w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick, Secret Knives (solo), Borrowed Cassettes

Thursday 19th March
Golden Dawn, Ponsonby Road, Auckland
w/ Jon Lemmon (DJ SET)

Friday 20th March
Time Out Bookstore, Mt Eden, Auckland
w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick plays Batrider

Friday 20th March
Absolutely Trashed, Mercury Lane, Auckland
“A Low Hum House” Short Film Screening

Friday 20th March
The Kings Arms, France Street, Auckland
w/ Xanadu, Shocking Pinks, Caroles play The Mint Chicks, Mongo Skato

Saturday 21st March
Wine Cellar, K Road, Auckland
“Movement” Film Screening

Saturday 21st March
Pioneer Women’s Hall, Auckland
w/ Fly Nights, Career Girls, Totems, Jon Lemmon + more

Saturday 21st March
Golden Dawn, Ponsonby Road, Auckland
w/ Shocking Pinks DJ SET

Thursday 26th March
Hedleys Books 150-152 Queen Street, Masterton
w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick

Friday 27th March
Wunderbar, Lyttelton
w/ Xanadu, Shocking Pinks, Mongo Skato, Sarah Mary Chadwick, Secret Knives (solo)

Saturday 28th March
Chicks Hotel, Port Chalmers
“Movement” Film Screening

Saturday 28th March
Chicks Hotel, Port Chalmers
w/ Xanadu, Shocking Pinks, Mongo Skato, Sarah Mary Chadwick, Secret Knives (solo)

Sunday 29th March
Scorpio Books, Cashel Street, Christchurch
w/ Sarah Mary Chadwick plays Batrider

Sunday 29th March
The Gallery @ Darkroom, St. Asaph Street, Christchurch
“Movement” + “A Low Hum House” Film Screening

Saturday 4th April
Tararua Tramping Clubrooms, Wellington
“Movement” + “A Low Hum House” Film Screening

And here's the trailer for A Movement...