HIGH DEPENDENCY UNIT

‘No one does noise/space/minimal better than HDU – worldwide. They have carved out the most unique and intelligent sound since Bailterspace’s heyday…’ Under the Radar

"Distorted, dangerous and often devastating, New Zealand band HDU journey headlong into free-form noise and sonic terror." Rolling Stone

THU. NOV 20 - PIONEER HALL, PORT CHALMERS (ALL AGES)*
FRI. NOV 21 - DROPKICKS, DUNEDIN
SAT. NOV 22 - THE LOONS, LYTTELTON
WEDS. NOV 26 - MEOW NUI, WELLINGTON with W.I.T.C.H
THURS. NOV 27 - PAISLEY STAGE, NAPIER
SATURDAY NOV 29 - THE OTHERS WAY, AUCKLAND

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General on sale - Friday 29 August, 11AM

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After close to a decade away from live stages, the mighty High Dependency Unit return this November announcing their first shows since 2016 including a key festival performance at The Others Way, and an all ages show in Port Chalmers to kick off the tour.

Since their formation in 1993, HDU have carved out a singular space in Aotearoa’s music landscape, fusing and funneling shoegaze and psychedelic noise into hypnotic, sonic power. Their live shows are the stuff of legend, their studio output of essential albums and EPs through the 90s and 2000s have become touchstones for generations of musicians both here and abroad.

The return of Tristan Dingemans, Neil Phillips, and Constantine Karlis to the stage and a rare chance to witness HDU in full flight is nothing short of a seismic event. These November dates will see the band revisit their formidable back catalogue and remind audiences why they’ve long been considered one of New Zealand’s most powerful live acts.

*THE PORT CHALMERS ALL AGES SHOW IS TAILORED TOWARDS UNDER 18s WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE R18 DUNEDIN SHOW. LIMITED OVER 18 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE BUT ARE RESTRICTED TO THOSE ATTENDING WITH AN UNDER 18 ATTENDEE*

- Local contact: +64 (03) 474-0000
- Business hours helpline: +64 (03) 474-0001

- Located at main entrance reception
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Available 1 hour before event start
- Can be collected until 30 minutes after event begins

- Limited street parking available
- Nearby public parking lot within 100 meters
- No dedicated venue parking
- Recommended to use rideshare or public transport

- Ground floor accessible areas
- Wheelchair spaces available
- Companion seating provided
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible restroom facilities

- No outside food or drinks
- Must be 18+ after 8:00 PM
- Respectful behavior required
- No smoking inside venue
- Valid government-issued ID mandatory

- Accompanied minors allowed until 7:00 PM
- Must be with parent/guardian
- No unaccompanied minors
- Child-friendly menu options available