Spotlight: Mike Love (USA) - Aotearoa NZ Shows with Masaya

Not to be mixed up with the identically named Beach Boy, Hawai'i roots-reggae star Mike Love will soon be back in Aotearoa during the tail end of April for the first time since 2020, here to move the crowd at Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Raglan's The Yard and Mt. Maunganui. Bringing tunes from his new album Leaders and an extensive songbook which includes skanking smash hits 'Permanent Holiday', 'Barbershop' and 'These Are My Roots', Mike Love will be joined for all three shows by local groovers Masaya, Gifting fans an energising dose of sonic sunshine just as the autumn storm clouds start to gather, don't miss Mike Love's mighty return at the following dates — as part of his South Pacific Tour which also includes Australia and Bali...

Mike Love (USA) - South Pacific Tour
with Masaya

Friday 25th April - Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Auckland
Saturday 26th April - The Yard, Raglan
Sunday 27th April - Totara St., Mt. Maunganui

Auckland and Raglan tickets on sale HERE via UTR

Watch Mike Love and band playing 'Permanent Holiday', from 2012's The Change I'm Seeking...

Check out Mike Love's 2020 hit 'These Are My Roots'...

Hit play on Masaya's soulful 2022 single 'Attention'...

Listen to Mike Love's latest album Leaders...

Press release:

Internationally acclaimed Hawaiian roots-reggae artist Mike Love is set to return to the South Pacific for the first time in over five years, bringing his powerful live solo show to Australia, New Zealand, and Bali. Known for his deeply conscious lyrics, masterful live looping, and genre-blending sound, Mike has built a dedicated global following — and this tour marks a major moment for fans across the region.

This tour is particularly special as it includes Mike Love’s first-ever performances in Western Australia and Bali, giving fans in these regions a long-awaited chance to experience his high-energy, transformative live show.

Adding to the excitement, Mike will also be performing songs from his brand-new album, Leaders, for the first time in the South Pacific. With his signature fusion of reggae, folk, rock, and soul, the album explores themes of unity, resilience, and positive change — timely messages for today’s world.

Joining him for the New Zealand leg are none other than Masaya, one of Aotearoa’s most exciting emerging acts.