Atomic Returns This Month – Announces Auckland Support Act

The countdown is on. Atomic returns to stages across Aotearoa this month – louder, bolder and ready to light up Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland with a celebration of women in pop and rock.

Led by powerhouse vocalist and Musical Director Julia Deans, Atomic brings together a who’s-who of Aotearoa’s most celebrated musicians for a high-voltage celebration of women in music.

This all-star lineup features Boh Runga, Dianne Swann, Vera Ellen and Jazmine Mary, backed by an all-femme band: Karen Hu (drums), Rebel Reid (guitar), Louisa Nicklin (bass), and Ilayda Tunali (keys).

Together, they take on an iconic catalogue spanning generations – from Blondie to The b52s, Madonna to The Pretenders, Kate Bush, Mazzy Star and more – reimagined with the kind of energy only this lineup can deliver.

“Atomic is about celebrating the artists who shaped us – and doing it together, on our own terms. It’s powerful, it’s joyful, and it’s loud,” says Julia Deans.

“There’s something magic about this group of wāhine on stage – the connection, the musicianship, the sheer fun of it,” adds Boh Runga.

Adding to the Auckland celebration, Through The Looking Glass will open the Town Hall show on Saturday 15 August.

The funky, punky string quartet features four feisty female instrumentalists whose careers have taken them from Europe’s grandest concert halls with leading symphony orchestras to collaborations with artists including Hugh Jackman, Lauryn Hill, Tami Neilson, Teeks and Kanye West. With a repertoire that blends classical precision with a rock ‘n’ roll heart, they’ll set the perfect tone before Atomic takes the stage.

Featuring:

– Rachel Wells – Cello
– Sarah Spence – Cello
– Jess Hindin – Violin
– Peau Halapua – Violin

More than a concert, Atomic is a full-throttle tribute to the past, present and future of women in music – a show that invites audiences to sing, dance and lose themselves in a monster setlist of era-defining songs.

With the tour now just days away, tickets are selling fast.

2026 Tour Dates

Thursday 13 August @ James Hay Theatre, Christchurch
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Friday 14 August @ Opera House, Wellington
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Saturday 15 August @ Town Hall, Auckland
with special guests Through The Looking Glass
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Tickets are on sale now via atomicconcert.com and Ticketmaster.

Bring your dancing shoes. Atomic is ready to blow the roof off.