The Necks The Necks
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The Necks

  • MUSIC
  • no performance is ever the same
  • masters of long-form improv
  • outsider artists with a devout following

“Greatest Trio on Earth.”

The Necks, put simply, are one of the cult bands. The New York Times calls them the “Greatest Trio on Earth.” Described as not quite avant-garde, minimalist, ambient or jazz, they’re really a genre unto themselves — proudly their own thing in a world of trendsetting and attention seeking, which is a huge part of their enduring charm. If you know The Necks, you just know. But if you’ve never heard their music, prepare for obsession. Touring to promote their new album Bleed, the Sydney-based group last played here in 2008, making this long-awaited return to Aotearoa a big deal for fans and the Festival alike.

The Necks are an Australian band. Chris Abrahams (piano), Tony Buck (drums) and Lloyd Swanton (bass) are the original members and have been performing together for more than 30 years. They’re critically acclaimed by music tastemakers MOJO, The Wire, The Quietus and Pitchfork, and are revered by the likes of The New York Times’ Geoff Dyer and Nick Cave collaborator Warren Ellis. The Necks’ latest album, Bleed, was released on 18 October 2024. For AAF, their performance will consist of two entirely improvised sets. Working with the acoustics of the Spiegeltent, it will be unique to the moment and the space.

           


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Suitable for Blind and Low Vision audiences (mostly audio)

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A delicious selection of food boxes are available to purchase when you buy your tickets.
Why not enjoy the show with your friends! Cabaret tables are available for purchase, 4 seats per table, a whole table must be purchased.
More than 4 friends, you can choose to purchase a full booth, 6 seats per booth.


$30 for Under 30

$30 Tickets for under 30s are available for this event, photo ID may need to be presented at the venue.


Early Bird Ticket Offer

Early bird tickets available for purchase 13 November 2024 - 9.59am 27 November 2024 or until allocation is exhausted.

*Adult prices no restrictions
Suitable for all ages
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GA From $65*

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Dates

  • Fri
    07
    Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
    6.00pm

Duration

1hr 50mins including interval

Adjacent to Auckland Town Hall
301 - 317 Queen Street
Aotea Square


https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/venue/aotea-square

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“One of the most important bands Australia has ever produced. Their influence on musicians across the musical spectrum has been profound… Physical, abstract, cerebral… but deeply moving’”

Rolling Stone

“The Necks are one of the most entrancing live acts in the world.”

The Guardian

“This is The Necks, one of the world's most intoxicating cult bands, and this is what they have done at every single gig in their career: make epic, unrepeatable new music completely from scratch.”

MOJO

“The Necks’ music is distinctly beautiful, a singular blend of jazz, ambient, and avant-rock that hums with exquisite, glacial shifts.”

Uncut

“No group in creative music is quite like the Australian trio, whose modal and minimalist performances extend a single idea to infinity.”

The Wire

Credits

Piano and Hammond Organ
  • Chris Abrahams
Drums, Percussion and Electric Guitar
  • Tony Buck
Bass Guitar and Double Bass
  • Lloyd Swanton

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