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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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.

- Main venue contact: +64 6-835-7000
- Box office: +64 6-835-7050

- Pick-up available at box office
- Valid photo ID required
- Tickets must be collected 30 minutes before performance start
- No additional processing fees for will call

- Limited on-site parking available
- Street parking on Carlyle Street
- Nearby public parking lots within 200 meters
- Recommended to arrive early for parking

- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seating available
- Accessible restrooms
- Ground floor entry with ramp access

- No outside food or drinks
- No smoking inside venue
- Photography/recording may be restricted
- Late entry subject to management discretion

- Age restrictions vary by performance
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult
- Some shows may have specific minimum age requirements
- Infant/baby policies depend on individual event guidelines