NZ Adventures – Six60 Concert

Six60 are a cultural treasure in New Zealand (sort of like The Tragically Hip in Canada). The band were starting a new tour and playing just north of Wellington while we were there, so we snagged some tickets, not having a clue what we were getting ourselves into.

These guys are an incredibly tight band, with Matiu Walters up front belting out some of the richest vocals we’ve ever heard. We figured the concert would be a couple of thousand fans – maybe. What a shocker to show up and be surrounded by around 12,000 Kiwis of every age and description. We fit right in – our son and daughter-in-law plus the grandkids. Everyone knew the words to the songs, and there were moments when the entire crowd was singing. OMG, seriously, what a rush.

All this is not surprising, I guess, given their first album back in 2011 hit #1 on the NZ charts (and was certified gold) in its first week. They’ve played to over 50,000 fans in Auckland on more than one occasion. Well-deserved success, indeed.

The band came together in Dunedin, and the Six60 house on Castle Street is one of the most photographed locations in possibly the most photogenic country in the world. I felt no trepidation in stopping by and getting a shot in front of such an iconic setting.

Six60 – download a song or two and give them a go

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