New Zealand’s favourite musical brothers return to Australia in 2010 for an East Coast tour. Renowned for their mind blowing live shows, thanks to their powerhouse rhythm section and multiple vocalists, Kora have built a solid local fan-base in Australia over the past few years. Long sets, brimming with their unique brand of dub based reggae, infused with electro beats and thumping bass lines, sounds that get everyone moving and venues pumping.
Platinum selling artists, and multiple award winners in their homeland for their recorded works and also for their work on the Sci Fi flavoured music video for ‘Skankenstein’, the five piece have won hearts in Australia with sell outs shows here becoming a regular part of their international tour plot.
After touring through Europe in 2009 that included support tours with Crazy P and Norman J in England and Scotland, 2010 will see the band spend the first part of the year in the Asia Pacific, hitting the stage at Japan’s SnowSplash festival before they head to Australia and then onto Singapore to play the Mosaic Festival in March.
Kora are:
Laughton Kora vocals, guitar & keys
Francis Kora bass, MPC & vocals
Stuart Kora guitar & vocals
Brad Kora drums
Dan McGruer keys & bass
“If you don’t know who Kora are it’s high time you found out. This band has got to be one of the most diverse, energetic and exciting acts … their live show is “oh my god who the hell are these guys”…” The Set
“Kora is a force to be reckoned. The band’s funky, dub and reggae beats and awesome vocal harmonies have gained them a hug fan base.” Sticky Pictures for The Living Room TV2
“Undoubtedly one to watch for the future, Kora are a band that’s spread out both geographically and sonically.” The Package
www.kora.co.nz || www.myspace.com/koraroots
Kora Australian Tour 2010
With special guests
Wednesday 10th February 2010 The Hi-Fi MELBOURNE VIC
125 Swanston Street, MELBOURNE
Tickets from www.thehifi.com.au & www.theatlasagency.com
Doors open 8.30pm
Thursday 11th February 2010 Gaelic Theatre SYDNEY NSW
64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills
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Doors open 8pm
Friday 12th February 2010 The Hi-Fi BRISBANE QLD
123 Boundary St, WEST END BRISBANE
Tickets from www.thehifi.com.au & www.theatlasagency.com
Doors open 8.30pm
Saturday 13th February 2010 The Coolangatta Hotel COOLANGATTA QLD
Cnr Warner St & Marine Parade
Tickets from www.thecoolyhotel.com.au & www.theatlasagency.com
Doors open 8pm
Sunday 14th February 2010 Hotel Great Northern BYRON BAY NSW
35 – 43 Jonson St
Tickets from www.thenorthern.com.au & www.theatlasagency.com
Doors open 8pm
www.kora.co.nz || www.myspace.com/koraroots
– Kora music available at iTunes