Sublime are coming to New Zealand for the first time

For this first-ever New Zealand tour, Jakob Nowell, son of the band’s late lead singer Bradley Nowell, will take the mic.

RNZ Online
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Caption:Thirty years on from their iconic self-titled album, Sublime are bringing their iconic sound to NZ for the very first time.Photo credit:Supplied

Californian ska-punk band Sublime have announced a New Zealand tour - a first for Aotearoa.

The band will kick off at Christchurch’s Wolfbrook Arena on 8 April, followed by Trusts Arena in Auckland on 10 April and finishing up at Wellington’s Brewtown on 11 April.

Formed in Long Beach, California, Sublime are one of the most influential ska-punk bands of the 1990s.

For this first-ever New Zealand tour, Jakob Nowell, son of the band’s late lead singer Bradley Nowell, will take the mic. He made his debut as Sublime's new frontman at Coachella 2024.

He is joined by original members Eric Wilson on the bass and Bud Gaugh on the drums.

Tickets go on sale 12 February at 7pm.

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