SYNTHONY Mānuka Fuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA

Publish date: Thursday, 17 Apr 2025, 6:01AM

From the team behind SYNTHONY - the all new Mānuka Fuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA to Spark Arena.

For one. night. only. 🎸⋆⭒˚｡⋆

Brace yourself for the biggest rock anthems from Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, AC/DC and more reimagined with a full orchestra.

Saturday 26th July

Spark Arena | Auckland, NZ

Phil Rudd (AC/DC): New Zealand-based drummer, best known for his iconic

work with AC/DC, contributing to legendary albums like Highway to Hell, Back inBlack, and Let There Be Rock. Phil’s unique drumming style has made him a

pivotal figure in rock history.

Jon Toogood (Shihad): Frontman of the legendary New Zealand rock band

Shihad, Jon Toogood is renowned for his powerful voice and stage presence. With

over 1,500 live performances and five #1 albums, he is one of New Zealand’s

most influential musicians.

Jennie Skulander (Devilskin): The voice of Devilskin, Jennie Skulander has

become a defining presence in New Zealand’s heavy music scene. Her vocal

range and commanding stage presence led the band to national success,

including a #1 debut on the New Zealand charts.

EJ Barnes (Jimmy Barnes’ Daughter): A gifted singer and performer, Eliza-Jane

Barnes, also known as EJ has toured the world with Liam Finn, Evil J & Saint

Cecilia and Lawrence Arabia and has released multiple albums, including:

“There and Back” (solo), “Champagne in Seashells” (Liam Finn & Eliza-Jane),

“BARB” (BARB) and “Strange Beasts” (Evil J & Saint Cecilia).

Milan Borich (Pluto): Singer-songwriter and frontman of the alternative rock

band Pluto, Milan Borich is known for his distinctive style and powerful

performances. Pluto’s 2005 album Pipeline Under the Ocean achieved double

platinum status.

Seamus Johnson: A Wellington-based vocalist and guitarist, Seamus Johnson is

known for his high-energy performances and raw blues-rock sound. He fronts

the band Sea Mouse, blending Delta blues with garage rock influences.

Orchestra:

Auckland Philharmonia: New Zealand’s largest professional symphony

orchestra, the Auckland Phil presents over 60 performances annually, featuring

classical works and collaborations with contemporary artists.

Sarah-Grace Williams: Acclaimed Australian conductor and the Artistic

Director of The Metropolitan Orchestra, Sarah-Grace Williams is known for her

innovative approach to orchestral music and her regular work with SYNTHONY,

blending classical and electronic music.

The Come Together Band:

Jol Mulholland – Music Director & Guitar: Renowned producer and multi-

instrumentalist, Jol is a creative mastermind and the engine behind the Come

Together band. He has worked with New Zealand’s musical heavyweights andbrings his expertise to the stage.

Brett Adams – Lead Guitar: A virtuoso guitarist, Brett Adams has shared stages

with the likes of Radiohead and Oasis, and locally with the who's who of NZ

music. Brett has earned recognition for his exceptional ability - he's in a class of

his own.

Matthias Jordan (Pluto) – Keys: A founding member of Pluto, Matthias Jordan is

a multi-instrumentalist and keyboardist known for his contributions to the New

Zealand music scene and his work with various musical projects.

Mike Hall (Pluto) – Bass: An accomplished bassist, Mike Hall is best known for

his work with Pluto, and his collaborations with artists like The Brunettes,

Dimmer, and Tami Neilson. He also released his debut solo album Nothing

Stands Still in 2024.

Alistair Deverick – Drums Drummer and producer Alistair Deverick is known for

his work with the electronic-pop project Boycrush and as a session musician for

artists like Lawrence Arabia and Neil Finn. He released his debut album

Desperate Late Night Energy in 2018.

Tickets on sale May 1st

Play ZM to win your way there 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️

See you there, front left 🤘⭑