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35x Platinum-selling New Zealand sensations DRAX PROJECT are gearing up for their first full UK tour, kicking off with a highly anticipated performance on 15th May – Brighton, Patterns (The Great Escape)
From busking on Wellington’s streets to sharing stages with Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Lorde and Christina Aguilera, Drax Project’s rise has been meteoric. Their hits, including Woke Up Late (feat. Hailee Steinfeld) and Catching Feelings, are well on their way towards a billion combined streams.
Most recently, guitarist Ben O’Leary has performed a track for the new Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim soundtrack and drummer Matt Beachen voices the role of Dunbarrow Captain in the movie. It helps that Andy Serkis is a big fan!
Renowned for their electrifying live performances, Drax Project have previously sold out five London shows, cementing their reputation as one of New Zealand’s greatest musical exports. Their standout live energy has been captured on the band’s first-ever full-length live album, recorded over two unforgettable nights: Drax Project: Live at The Jazz Cafe, London that came out in November ’24.
“We’ve always wanted to bridge the gap between our recorded music and live performance roots,” says the band. “Recording at The Jazz Cafe felt like a natural step—it’s an iconic venue, and we’re honoured to join the ranks of artists who’ve graced its stage.”
The band’s signature sound of smart pop punctuated with groove, funk and saxophone brilliance and irresistible rhythms has dazzled fans worldwide. UK & IRE audiences will now get the chance to experience their magic live when they undertake a short tour in May 2025:
Drax Project knows how to put on a show, with four-part harmonies, funky pop beats, and a whole lot of charm.” BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
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