“Welcoming Chase & Status is another exciting and historic moment for our city.
“Having one of the biggest names in drum and bass choose Hamilton for an exclusive North Island show is a huge win for our city.
“It will bring thousands of fans to Hamilton and create a fantastic atmosphere, with the benefits flowing well beyond the gates at Claudelands.”
Hamilton and Waikato Tourism general manager Nicola Greenwell said it was great to have “such a big name” added to Hamilton’s events calendar.
“They add real energy and vibrancy and reinforce Hamilton’s reputation as a place to be, especially this coming summer.”
The New Zealand dates are supported by the Government’s one-off Events Attraction Package.
Chase & Status performed at Christchurch’s Electric Avenue Festival in 2025, a sold-out co-headlining show with Luude at Auckland’s The Trusts Arena in 2024, and Rhythm & Vines 2022.
Danielle Zollickhofer is the Waikato news director and a multimedia journalist at the Waikato Herald. She joined NZME in 2021 and is based in Hamilton.