04 April 2024 - 0 Comments

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Shapeshifter are thrilled to announce exclusive limited edition reissues of all seven Shapeshifter studio LPs and Shapeshifter Live. This will be the first time ever, Shapeshifter Live and Real Time will be available on vinyl! Don't miss your chance to secure these rare gems.

“What an incredible 25 years it's been! It's an absolute blessing to have had such an amazing journey so far. We can't wait to celebrate with the best fans in the world, play some tunes from over the years, and throw in a few surprises, too!” - Shapeshifter

Over the course of Shapeshifters remarkable 25 year journey, the band's transcendent sound has taken them from sweaty clubs to packed festival fields and arenas. They’ve embarked on record-breaking New Zealand tours, featured at iconic festivals worldwide, and performed sold-out headlining shows across Europe. The band's four EPs and seven LPs — three with platinum sales — have earned the band multiple music awards and have garnered them an army of fans who return to relive the experience time and time again.

Now, Shapeshifter is inviting their fans to join them in celebrating their 25th anniversary through three extraordinary shows. Don't miss out on Shapeshifter25.

Celebrating 25 years of Shapeshifter - with support from longtime friends, hip hop soul star, Ladi6 and the legendary Sunshine Sound System. General on-sale for tickets is Friday, 5th April - 16:30pm.

Christchurch - Friday, June 14th, Town Hall
Wellington -Thursday, June 27th, TSB Arena
Auckland - Saturday June 29th, Town Hall

For more information visit www.shapeshifter.co.nz

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Shapeshifter are thrilled to announce exclusive limited edition reissues of all seven Shapeshifter studio LPs and Shapeshifter Live. This will be the first time ever, Shapeshifter Live and Real Time will be available on vinyl! Don't miss your chance to secure these rare gems. Pre-orders open on April 4th.

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Since their formation in Christchurch in 1999, Shapeshifter has crafted a unique blend of heavy Pacific-soul, drum and bass, and electronica, becoming trailblazers in Aotearoa's electronic music scene and elevating them to household name status. Their seamless genre fusion and engaging and energetic live performances have also propelled them to pioneer status on the global stage.

2024 sees the band continue to keep it fresh as on their 25th anniversary they continue to innovate in the ever-evolving musical landscape. Consistently delivering the sweet spot between familiarity and reinvention and serving as a source of inspiration for a new generation of musicians.

Crafted by a living, breathing band of musicians, with all the form-changing sonic possibilities live instrumentation offers. Shapeshifter is a five-strong lineup consisting of P.Digsss (vocals), Sam Trevethick (guitar/synths/sampler), Nick Robinson (bass/synths), Dan McGruer (synths/sampler), and Darren Mathiassen (drums).

Photo Credit: Lucas Perelini

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