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August 3 - Vogelmorn Bowling Club - Tickets available at UnderTheRadar.co.nz

Kicking off the tour in Wellington at Heavy Chest's Vogelmorn show will be the wonderful folk-rock group, Hearth. Performing as a duo for the evening, Hearth’s powerful harmonies and captivating songwriting will set the perfect tone for this 7-date tour.

We're also delighted to announce that joining Heavy Chest at the Vogelmorn show will be an impressive lineup of talented musicians: Lisa Tomlins (Fat Freddy’s Drop, Fly My Pretties, Lord Echo, and L.A.B), Nikau Te Huki (H4LF CĀST, Casual Healing), Phoebe Johnson (Revulva, Octopus In Heels), Toby Leman (Hummucide, The Gallery) and Sammy Lenati (The Gallery) . Each additional member will help showcase the talents and intricacies of Heavy Chest’s musical world. This show will be the first of its kind for Heavy Chest and unlikely to be repeated in the near future, make sure you come and experience it before the band returns to the iconic three-piece sound that fans have experienced at previous shows.

August 5 - San Fran Bath House, Wellington - Tickets available at Moshtix.co.nz

The San Fran show boasts a Wellington-centric line-up featuring the recently returned Rachel Andie, fresh from her American Tour.

Ethereal rocker Rachel Andie, who recently moved to New Zealand, has already established herself firmly across the music scene, both performing under her own name and lending her flute talents to artists like Soaked Oats. This year, Rachel led her entire band from New Zealand to America, enchanting audiences across New York and Philadelphia while recording a live session for NPR.

August 11 - Last Place, Hamilton - Tickets available at UnderTheRadar.co.nz

A gentle drive from the capital finds the tour in Hamilton alongside local indie racecar-rock band Rat Café. With their latest EP Claudelandia showcasing their hard work and musical developments. This will also be the first time Heavy Chest has performed in Hamilton since their conception back in 2016.

August 12 - Tuning Fork, Auckland - Tickets available at Moshtix.co.nz

The fourth show of the tour brings the band back to the big smoke and invites youthful indie band The Dawns and the talented Judah Kelley to join them on stage. Emerging a few years ago in 2019, The Dawns have already attracted a massive audience through their online covers and well-produced singles, all before even finishing high school! This show will also be changed from R18 to All Ages to allow Dawn’s friends and fans along. With a voice that stops everyone in their tracks, Judah Kelley will grace the stage with her full band and showcase how soulful her live performances can be.

August 17 - Wunderbar, Lyttleton - Tickets available at UnderTheRadar.co.nz

Following the Tuning Fork show, Judah Kelley joins the tour party and performs on all the South Island shows solo. Originally from Dunedin, this will be Judah’s first time back on stage outside of Auckland since 2020.

August 18 - Dive Bar, Dunedin - Tickets available at UnderTheRadar.co.nz

Because you can’t beat the energy that comes out of the south, we’ve asked L. Hotel to jump on the lineup and remind us of that classic Dunedin Sound. L. Hotel has become the lead act out of the student capital and has found themselves in that king of the hill position, not through fighting, but through a great collection of releases.

August 19 - Yonder, Queenstown

The final show of the tour is a free entry event alongside Judah Kelley and likely to be Heavy Chest’s final NZ show for the foreseeable future, come party!

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