Jed Parsons

Jed Parsons returns to Lyttelton on his nationwide tour! Solo and serious.

With two critically acclaimed albums, millions of streams, and a string of high-profile tours and collaborations under his belt, Jed Parsons has cemented his place as one of New Zealand’s standout indie singer-songwriters and live performers.

His latest album ‘Brunch’ drew praise from Rolling Stone and RNZ, the latter declaring “nobody is writing catchier choruses in NZ right now.” Since its release, Parsons has branched out creatively—venturing into comedy, children’s music, and more.

Between releases, collaborations with artists like Troy Kingi have taken him to sold-out shows at iconic venues such as the Wellington Opera House and Auckland Town Hall. In 2024, he performed at the Silver Scrolls—closing the night with Hall Of Fame inductee Don McGlashan’s ‘Tomorrow Night’—and appeared at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, where he was a finalist for ‘Best Newcomer’ and ‘Most Unhinged Show’. More recently, Parsons has played arenas around the country as drummer for Mel Parsons (supporting Crowded House) and completed a 20-date headline tour through Australia.

With brand-new music being thoroughly road-tested on his first nationwide tour in years, anticipation is building for Parsons' next release, due out mid-2025.