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by Shawzy on 03/03/2025Black Barn Vineyards - Havelock NorthRating: 5 out of 5AMAZING, THE BOMB, FABULOUS!! ALL GREAT WORDS AND BLACK BARN IS JUST THE BEST VENUE... JUST SO COOL
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Concerts in New Zealand
- 1 May 2026Friday 07:30 pmWellington, NZMichael Fowler CentreFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
- 2 May 2026Saturday 07:30 pmWellington, NZMichael Fowler CentreFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
- 3 May 2026Sunday 07:30 pmWellington, NZMichael Fowler CentreFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
- 9 May 2026Saturday 08:00 pmChristchurch, NZChristchurch Town HallFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
- 10 May 2026Sunday 08:00 pmChristchurch, NZChristchurch Town HallFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
- 11 May 2026Monday 08:00 pmChristchurch, NZChristchurch Town HallFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
- 15 May 2026Friday 07:30 pmAuckland, NZGreat Hall, Auckland Town HallFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
- 16 May 2026Saturday 07:30 pmAuckland, NZGreat Hall, Auckland Town HallFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
- 17 May 2026Sunday 07:30 pmAuckland, NZThe Civic, AucklandFat Freddy's Drop - Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour
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International Concerts
- 1 June 2026Monday 07:00 pmOslo, NorwaySentrum SceneFat Freddy's Drop
- 4 June 2026Thursday 08:00 pmKøbenhavn K, DenmarkPoolenFat Freddy’s Drop
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- 8 June 2026Monday 08:00 pmGroningen, NetherlandsSPOT De OosterpoortFat Freddy's Drop
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- 14 June 2026Sunday 06:00 pmWarsaw, PolandKlub ProgresjaFat Freddy's Drop BASED ON A TRUE STORY - 21st ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2026
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- 16 June 2026Tuesday 06:00 pmKrakow, PolandKlub StudioFat Freddy's Drop BASED ON A TRUE STORY - 21st ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2026
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- 24 September 2026Thursday 09:00 pmMadrid, SpainLa RivieraFat Freddy's Drop
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- 26 September 2026Saturday 08:30 pmBarcelona, SpainSala Razzmatazz 1Fat Freddy's Drop
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- 28 September 2026Monday 07:30 pmRamonville St Agne, 31, FranceLE BIKINIFAT FREDDY'S DROPOn partner site
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- 4 October 2026Sunday 08:00 pmZürich, SwitzerlandX-TRAFat Freddy's Drop
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- 6 October 2026Tuesday 08:00 pmCaluire Et Cuire, 69, FranceRADIANT - BELLEVUEFAT FREDDY'S DROPOn partner site
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- 9 October 2026Friday 08:00 pmSt Herblain, 44, FranceZENITH NANTES METROPOLEFAT FREDDY'S DROPOn partner site
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About
Fat Freddy’s Drop Announce Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour 2026
Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.
The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe & UK will be Freddy’s first shows following the sudden death of founding band member Chris ‘MU’ Faiumu. The band is united in its decision to continue with this long-planned tour.
Lead singer Dallas Tamaira says, ‘It’s important for us to honour the intentions we had with MU and playing this album live is part of that.’
Based On A True Story was independently released in 2005, an album of 10 fresh slices of future funk, with surprises, fakes & freaky sidesteps. In a historic run, the album became Aotearoa’s Longest-Charting Album with 111 weeks in the Top 40, won eight NZ Music Awards and took out Giles Peterson’s Worldwide Music Awards in the UK.
‘This was the band’s first full length studio album and its success was the springboard for what has been an incredible journey together’, explains saxophonist Scott Towers. ‘We want to pay tribute to the music, to MU and the band he established. And, of course, to play to our fans around the world who have supported us through everything.’
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by Donny D on 03/03/2025Black Barn Vineyards - Havelock NorthRating: 5 out of 5Fat Freddy’s Drop is amazing. Very polished performance. One of the absolute best Aotearoa bands I have ever seen. Thank you for all your hard mahi! “Sun up, to sun down, got to keep working it!”
Brilliant
by Heather on 08/02/2025Neudorf Vineyards - NelsonRating: 5 out of 5Fat Freddys Drop plays an outstanding performance everytime they play. Should be on everyone's bucket list to see a live show. Thanks Neudorf Vineyard for allowing us onto your back lawn to give the show best venue in NZ. Unlike the sat night had no problems with parking and entering. See you in afew more years.
Fat Freddys Drop
by GrunFid on 04/02/2025Neudorf Vineyards - NelsonRating: 4 out of 5Great concert in an awesome location I would go again. Only negative was that the que for the bar was way too long & the bus pickup from venue wasn't a very safe location, had to wait on the road.
Great venue but overbooked
by Freddy on 04/02/2025Neudorf Vineyards - NelsonRating: 3 out of 5Beautiful venue , but unfortunately they overbooked on the Saturday night and some people missed half the gig waiting in line for a drink . Venue 10/10 performance 10/10 organisation 1/10
Phenomenal but..
by HF on 02/02/2025Neudorf Vineyards - NelsonRating: 4 out of 5Fat Freddy’s Drop - 5 stars, amazing as always! Neudorf Vineyard also 5 stars for atmosphere, it was a beautiful, intimate venue. Unfortunately due to a liquor licensing change, the vineyard weren’t allowed to sell wine by the bottle and were limited to selling 2 drinks pax - this created a massive line of over an hour long wait to buy beverages. Someone from the vineyard came around to apologise profusely for the wait and explain the licensing change (which was out of their hands). He said they won’t hold events like this again because of the licensing issue which is such a shame as it’s a truly wonderful setting. Despite the immense pressure, their staff were wonderful. A second bar would have been ideal (if it was allowed), and a second area for portaloos would also have been handy.
Absolutely Amazing!
by Sana on 26/01/2025Brewtown - MaidstoneRating: 5 out of 5Brewtown fabulous venue. Sound and acoustics extraordinary quality. Support crew so helpful! Crowd absolutely fun and friendly. Such a great lineup of excellent musicians. One of the best outdoor concerts I have been to in a long time! Fat Freddy’s Drop sound still superb! Danced all night!
The bomb
by Dvddave on 10/09/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Have seen Fat Freddy's drop three times at black barn . To appreciate these guys you have to see them live. Chur