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Chur Bro
Another amazing performance by a great Kiwi band. 2nd time I’ve seen them this year in the UK.
Posted by SHANE on 17/12/2024
Fat Freddy's Drop , Roundhouse, London - 15th December 2024
Absolute fantastic atmosphere
Seen these a couple of times now. This was by far the best. Thank you FFD.
Posted by William on 13/12/2024
Fat Freddy's Drop, Manchester Academy, Manchester - 10th December 2024
The best
The whole room buzzed and vibed - seen these guys many times, over 9 years. They just get better and better and their audience reaches every age range. My favourite band.
Posted by Sarah on 16/08/2024
Fat Freddy's Drop, Rock City, Nottingham - 15th August 2024
Brilliant music and entertainment in a cool venue.
Love this band, as well as gifted musicians and damn funky they are really warm, comical and entertaining.
Posted by Jane B on 11/11/2018
Fat Freddy's Drop, O2 Academy Brixton, London - 10th November 2018
Incredible
Been to see FFD a few times now and always loved them. Brilliant music, awesome stage craft - and always draw a lively & friendly crowd. Took my kids for the first time and they were immediate converts. Wicked night all round : )
Posted by Rich Ldn on 10/11/2018
Fat Freddy's Drop, O2 Academy Brixton, London - 9th November 2018
Fat Freddy’s Drop are a seven-piece band from Wellington, New Zealand, whose sound fuses dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno into something unmistakably their own. Renowned for their free-flowing musicianship and improvisational spirit, they’ve earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic live acts in the Southern Hemisphere. Fronted by Dallas Tamaira (aka Joe Dukie) on vocals, the band’s line-up features Chris Faiumu (DJ Fitchie, percussion), Toby Laing (Tony Chang, trumpet), Ned Ngatae (ManRaro, guitar), Iain Gordon (Dobie Blaze, keys), Joe Lindsay (Hopepa, trombone, tuba), Scott Towers (Chopper Reedz, saxophone) and Mark Williams (MC Slave, MC). Together, they weave genre boundaries into a fluid, ever-evolving groove.
Their debut album Based on a True Story (2005) became a modern classic, setting the template for their deep, dub-infused sound, while later releases such as Dr Boondigga and the Big BW (2009) and Blackbird (2013) expanded their reach worldwide. With Wairunga (2021), they captured the spirit of their outdoor performances, blending live improvisation with studio precision. Fat Freddy’s Drop continue to evolve, crafting long, hypnotic tracks that move seamlessly from dancefloor euphoria to soulful reflection — a sound both rooted in Aotearoa and resonant across the globe.