Atomic! 2.0 stellar line up announced

Celebrate International Women's Day with the ultimate all-femme rock experience!

Blondie | Eurythmics | Pretenders | Patti Smith | Garbage | Alanis Morissette | Hole | Joan Jett... and many more!

This International Women’s Day, we’re thrilled to announce that award-winning artist Vera Allen will be joining the powerhouse line-up for the Atomic! 2.0 Tour this May.

The reigning 2024 Taite Music Award winner and Best Alternative Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards, Vera has earned critical acclaim for her chart-topping albums It's Your Birthday and Ideal Home Noise. She now joins an all-star cast of Julia Deans, Boh Runga, Diane Swann, and Jazmine Mary to pay homage to rock’s greatest female trailblazers.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day this Saturday, we’re proud to reveal that every aspect of the Atomic! 2.0 Tour will be powered by an all-femme team—from the artists on stage to the producers behind the scenes.

This unforgettable night will feature electrifying performances of iconic hits from Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Patti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett, and more. The stellar vocalists will be backed by an equally incredible band, featuring:

Ilayda Tunali (Ladyhawke) – Keys
Rebel Reid – Lead Guitar
Mareea Paterson – Bass
Karen Hu – Drums

Expect a night of high-energy rock, fearless storytelling, and the undeniable power of women in music. As Debbie Harry once declared, “The only place left for rock to go is toward more girl stars. There's nothing left for men to do.”

Don’t miss this electrifying celebration of rock’s female pioneers and modern-day icons!

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OUR AWESOME LINE-UP

Having first come to the fore as the sassy and beguiling frontwoman for Fur Patrol at the turn of the century, the past decade has seen Julia Deans transition from iconic rock chick to glorious songbird.

Deans’ critically acclaimed solo albums Modern Fables (2010) and We Light Fire (2018) both earned her a swag of nominations for coveted musical accolades, including the Taite Music Prize, the APRA Silver Scroll, and the NZ Music Awards. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Fur Patrol’s much-loved album Pet, which brought us the now-classic Kiwi number one ‘Lydia’.

Never shy to add another string to her bow, Deans has delved into a long list of other musical projects over the years. She’s worked with acts like The Adults, SJD, and Neil Finn, performed in an impressive array of arts festival shows, stretched her dramatic chops in musical theatre, and collaborated with the Auckland Philharmonia and Christchurch Symphony Orchestras. In 2020, she was invited to be the Musical Director of the prestigious Silver Scroll Awards show.

“This is a singer/songwriter at the height of their craft.” – Sunday Star Times
“Yep, she can sing, and when she soars it’s a spine-tingling thing, because it’s all real.” – Metro

As the frontwoman for Stellar*, Boh became a multi-platinum artist with the release of their debut album, Mix. After releasing a solo album, she returned to music with an all-girl group alongside Anika Moa & Hollie Smith. While jewelry is her main gig now, Boh recently returned to the studio to celebrate 15 years of Boh Runga Jewellery with her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Rock Steady,’ co-produced with P Money.

Playing live to 100,000 people. Signing to two international labels. Recording with Radiohead. Having a track chosen as NME single of the week. These are just some of the highlights of Dianne’s career as a vocalist, songwriter, and performer.

Dianne’s career began when she fronted the band Everything that Flies in the mid-80s. She later joined When The Cat’s Away alongside Margaret Urlich, Annie Crummer, Kim Willoughby, and Debbie Harwood, which saw staggering success with a gold album, a number one song, and two years of sell-out national tours.

Dianne has toured and performed with the likes of Tim Finn, Opshop, Dave McArtney, and Straitjacket Fits. After a career of music released under band names, Dianne released her first solo album, The War on Peace of Mind, to critical acclaim in April 2021.

Aotearoa Music Award-winning and Taite Award-winning artist Vera Ellen was born and raised in Naenae, Wellington. She started writing music at age 8 and played in bands such as grunge 4-piece Maple Syrup and Sweater. After relocating to Los Angeles, she formed Girl Friday, which debuted on indie giant Sub Pop’s sub-label, Hardly Art.

In early 2020, Vera moved back to Aotearoa, leading to the completion of her solo album, It’s Your Birthday—released on Flying Nun Records in October 2021. This album saw Vera named Best Alternative Artist at the 2022 Aotearoa Music Awards.

Her 2023 follow-up album, Ideal Home Noise, was unearthed from deep introspection and sought to find lightness in a dark period. The album mixes synths, electronic drums, ballad-like piano, and raw vocals, resonating globally. Vera has had multiple tracks featured in the NZ Official Alt Charts, including ‘Carpenter’ (peaking at #1) and ‘Homewrecker’ (14 weeks on the charts, peaking at #8). Upon release, Ideal Home Noise reached #7 on the NZ Top 20 Album Charts.

Internationally, Vera’s music has reached Australia, France, the USA, and the UK, earning coverage in Le Monde (France), Loud & Quiet Magazine (UK), and Rolling Stone’s Top NZ albums of 2023 (#3). In the USA, the album charted at #55 on the NACC Radio 200 Chart, with support from nearly 30 stations.

Her upcoming album Enders, due for release in 2025, is Vera Ellen’s third album with Flying Nun Records, following her grassroots success with the label.

Celebrate the power of women in rock! Secure your tickets now for a night you won’t forget.