{"id":308647,"date":"2026-03-02T00:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T00:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/308647\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T00:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T00:14:11","slug":"split-enz-announces-two-nz-arena-shows-after-electric-avenue-reformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/308647\/","title":{"rendered":"Split Enz announces two NZ arena shows after Electric Avenue reformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">\u201c\u2018Aotearoa, rugged individual!\u2019 We\u2019re looking forward to climbing into our new Noel Crombie suits and seeing you all soon,\u201d Tim Finn said in a statement, referring to the band\u2019s famously eclectic fashion sense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThe songs are sounding shiny and new \u2026 if music be the food of love, Split Enz are the silverware!\u201c<\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">The four original members will be joined on the New Zealand tour by Matt Eccles on drums and James Milne (who also performs as Lawrence Arabia) on bass. <\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\" Split Enz in 1976. From left, Emlyn Crowther, Eddie Rayner, Tim Finn, Phil Judd, Noel Crombie, Rob Gillies and Mike Chunn. Photo \/ Roy Emerson\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/> Split Enz in 1976. From left, Emlyn Crowther, Eddie Rayner, Tim Finn, Phil Judd, Noel Crombie, Rob Gillies and Mike Chunn. Photo \/ Roy Emerson<\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">This year the group, famous for hits including I Got You, I See Red, Message To My Girl, and Six Months In A Leaky Boat, is celebrating the 51st anniversary of its debut album, Mental Notes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">The band was inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame in 2005, and their No.1 1980 album, True Colours, achieved multiple-platinum status in New Zealand and was certified 5 x platinum in Australia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">Ahead of Electric Avenue Festival, director Callam Mitchell said getting the band to perform was \u201cthe most historic booking we\u2019ve ever made, it goes far beyond \u2018just another headliner\u2019\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">He said it was to be a \u201ccultural landmark of epic proportions\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Split Enz: Forever Enz Tour<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, May 6 \u2013 TSB Arena, WellingtonSaturday, May 9 \u2013 Spark Arena, Auckland<\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">Ticket presales start March 3 and general tickets go on sale on March 5. <\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">For complete tour and ticket information, visit Livenation.co.nz<\/p>\n<p class=\"BseiQmTTCbyVEQR\" style=\"display:none\">Mitchell Hageman joined the Herald\u2019s entertainment and lifestyle team in 2024. 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