This summer, three of Aotearoa’s most beloved bands hit the road for Ready To Roll, a brand-new touring show celebrating New Zealand music and sun-soaked good times. Featuring the legendary Th’ Dudes, iconic Mockers, and multi-platinum favourites Stellar*, the tour will bring timeless hits and unforgettable live energy to some of the country’s most picturesque summer locations.

Ready To Roll pays homage to the iconic TV music chart show that ran from the 1970s through to the 1990s. As New Zealand’s homegrown version of the Top 40 countdown, Ready To Roll became appointment viewing for generations of music fans, a showcase for both international chart-toppers and breakthrough Kiwi acts. It helped launch and cement countless careers while becoming a cultural touchstone in Aotearoa. Reviving the name for this tour nods to its legacy of celebrating great music and good times, a perfect fit for a summer series featuring three of the country’s most enduring and much-loved groups.

With a catalogue that defined New Zealand rock in the late 70s and early 80s, Th’ Dudes (Peter Urlich, Bruce Hambling, Lez White, Rikki Morris and Brett Adams ) remain one of the country’s most iconic live acts. Their anthems “Bliss” and “Be Mine Tonight” are etched into the Kiwi psyche, while their rollicking energy has kept crowds dancing for decades. The band’s reunion shows have become legendary, proof that their sound is as vital today as ever.

Emerging from Wellington in the early 80s, Mockers made their mark with jangly guitar pop, sharp lyrics, and charismatic frontman Andrew Fagan. Their hits “Forever Tuesday Morning” and “One Black Friday” remain radio staples, and the band’s melodic, literate pop continues to influence New Zealand songwriters. Their return to the stage with classic lineup Andrew Fagan, Geoff Hayden, Tim Wedde and Brett Adams always draws an intergenerational audience eager for a singalong.

Bursting onto the scene in the late 90s, Stellar* became one of New Zealand’s most successful rock bands of the era. Fronted by the powerhouse vocals of Boh Runga, and with original members Andrew MacLaren, Kurt Shanks and Chris van de Geer theytui awards dominated the charts with hits like “Violent, ” “Undone, ” and “Part of Me. ” Their debut album Mix went multi-platinum and won multiple Tūī awards, while their electrifying live shows confirmed their place as one of the great Kiwi rock outfits.

The Ready To Roll tour is set against some of the most iconic summer backdrops in Aotearoa. From the legendary Coroglen Tavern to vineyard shows in Queenstown, Havelock North, Waiheke Island and Upper Moutere, alongside festival-style stops in Upper Hutt and Auckland. Each venue offers a perfect blend of stunning scenery and summer atmosphere, making the shows as much about the setting as the soundtrack.

Get Ready to Roll – the soundtrack to your summer awaits.