Balu Brigada

This event is 17 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 17 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Ticket Fee includes 1% City Amusement Tax.
Henry and Pierre Beaselythe Auckland, NZ-born duo of brothers, co-vocalists, co-writers, and co-producers a.k.a. Balu Brigadacraft multi-dimensional alternative pop layered with levels of lush live instrumentation, cinematic soundscapes, and festival-ready hooks. After piling up hundreds of millions of streams, selling out shows, and garnering widespread praise from People, Rolling Stone, i-D, and manymore, the band elevate to another stratosphere altogether on their debut full-length album, Portal. They consciously decided to swing for the fences with their first proper LP, defying genres without apology, exceeding expectations, and making an eclectic, edgy, and enigmatic statement. Its the sound of two brothers realizing a lifelong purpose that theyve committed themselves to.The record dives into deep examinations of doubt, recklessness, and loss in an effort to map out previously uncharted territory and emerge with a fuller sense of self on the other side, shares the band. By traversing a bold range of sounds and warping the boundaries of genre, Portal balances ethereal soundscapes with hard-hitting stompers to create a rich sonic environment for the listener to pass through. Our love for the swirly, warping echoes of psych music made a lot of the album sound like a portal to another dimension. Thematically, this is the Portal from our past lives to where were at now.Henry and Pierre took quite the trip to get here. Over the course of three years, the guys notably created songs around the world, working back home in New Zealand as well as in New York, Berlin, Los Angeles, and beyond. Each location left its imprint on the music, yielding heavier and grungier energy for the NYC recordings and a softer and calmer vibe for the NZ material. Living out of suitcases between sessions and tours, the pair wholly devoted themselves to pushing the envelope musically and delivering a debut album worthy enough to stand the test of time. As such, the creation of Portal was far from pretty, yet it was honest and cathartic soaked in blood, sweat, and tears. Rather than rely on outside collaborators, Henry and Pierre continued to write, produce, and record every note themselves. By challenging one another, they bottled the tension, vulnerability, and understanding between them into the music.So, the record often plays out like a deep discussion among two brothers, best friends, and bandmates all at once.

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- Located at main entrance box office
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Arrive at least 45 minutes before event start time
- Electronic and print-at-home tickets also available

- Street parking available
- Nearby paid parking lots within 2-3 blocks
- Limited on-site parking
- Rideshare recommended for busy evenings

- Ground floor and balcony wheelchair accessible areas
- Companion seats available
- Accessible restrooms
- Advance notification recommended for specific accommodations

- No outside food or beverages
- Valid government-issued ID required for age-restricted events
- No large bags or backpacks
- Photography/recording may be restricted

- Age restrictions vary by event
- Most shows 18+
- Some all-ages events permitted
- Children under 12 typically require adult accompaniment