The Varukers tour NZ

From their beginnings in the frenetic Punk Rock heyday of 1979 London, The Varukers have been at the forefront of the English punk scene for nearly three decades. They are, and always have been the genuine article. Founding member and vocalist Rat has been relentless, never giving up and never surrendering.

The Varukers are more than just a survivor of that iconic music era; they are a crucial part of it. With an impressive history including 30 years of touring, recording and appearances on dozens of compilations, the music is still as raw and as current as it ever was. Evolving from the traditional sound of ‘UK 82’ to the more contemporary ‘d-beat’ thrash, The Varukers still set the standard for what punk always stood for: The community of ‘do it yourself’, passion and protest.

If there is such a thing as a punk rock ‘A-list’ of musicians, then the current Varukers line-up must certainly be a contender. Not only do they feature two members of London’s ‘Sick on the bus’, but in between Varukers commitments, Rat also fronts legendary UK heavyweights Discharge, but that, as they say, is another story...

In celebration of their 30th Anniversary, Punk Rock Road Trips in association with Act Up Promotions are proud to present The Varukers in Australasia. A limited edition tour CD will be available at all shows and pre-sold tickets are a punk friendly $20. With eleven shows across two countries, The Varukers will be playing a town near you. Don’t miss your chance to see the real thing: honest, in your face UK Punk Rock.

For further details please visit www.myspace.com/punkrockroadtripsnz

New Zealand:
Nelson
Tuesday 9th June, Phat Club
with Gripper + guests

Christchurch
Wednesday 10th June, Al’s Bar
with Gripper, Conniption and Lunger

Wellington
Thursday 11th June, Hole in the Wall
with Malparido and Adam Smith Assassination

New Plymouth
Friday 12th June, The Basement
With Horror Story and Shut The Hell Up
Tickets from Peggy Gordon’s Celtic Bar and www.newplymouthrockers.co.nz


Auckland
Saturday 13th June, The Thirsty Dog
With Tentacles of Destruction, Garage Fodder, Gawj
Tickets from Real Groovy Records and The Thirsty Dog
Doors open 9pm

Australia:
Brisbane
Wednesday 3rd June, The Step Inn
with A.I.M and perhaps maybe?!?
Tickets from Rocking Horse Records. Doors open 8pm

Sydney
Thursday 4th June, The Lewisham Hotel
with RUST, Deathcage, Rukus.
Tickets from Resist Records. Doors open 7.30pm

Canberra
Friday 5th June, A.N.U
with RUST, Bladder Spasms, All In Brawl, Eye Gouge
Door sales only. Doors open 7.30pm

Melbourne
Saturday 6th June, The Arthouse
with Pisschrist, A.I.M + Guests
Tickets from Missing Link Records. Doors open 8pm

Melbourne
Sunday 7th June, T.B.A
All ages show. Details T.B.A