Back To Black

Back To Black

Come and join us in celebrating Amy Winehouse's 40th Birthday this September. Enjoy a stellar collection of her extraordinary original compositions from her first album 'Frank' and her legendary, chart-topping sophomore album 'Back to Black'. Also included is a set of her favourite classics and deep cuts performed live.

'Back to Back' brings together some of this country's finest musicians. This nine-piece supergroup of Aotearoa Allstars has already wowed thousands of concertgoers with outstanding performances in celebration of Amy's life, her beloved songs and incredibly well-crafted music.

This epic line-up and killer band features:

Vanessa Stacey (Chocolate Box Deluxe, Aretha with The APO)

Lisa Tomlins (L.A.B, Rhombus, Lord Echo)

Johnny Lawrence (EWH, Hollie Smith, Louis Baker)

Darren Mathiassen (Shapeshifter, Kora)

Daniel Hayles (Richter City Rebels, Hollie Smith, Clear Path Ensemble)

Eugene Fuimaono (Whirimako Black Band)

A heavyweight horn section of: Chris Buckland (The JAG, Richter City Rebels), Christian Mausia and Thabani Gapara (Katchafire, Sons of Zion, Stan Walker Band)

"After two years of sold-out shows at the Wellington International Jazz Festival, we listened to the people and put together a full evening celebrating Amy Winehouse and her incredible songs! This year we are returning with our incredible 9-piece lineup to celebrate Amy's 40th birthday, it's going to be amazing and emotional, you don't want to miss it!" - Vanessa Stacey

Back To Black