New Zealand Fans Lament Being Skipped by International Music Tours

Wellington, New Zealand – A growing sentiment of frustration is emerging among New Zealand music fans as numerous international artists continue to bypass the country on their Australian tours. Local content creator Dani Lyons highlighted this issue in a recent video, detailing a list of prominent musicians who have performed across the Tasman without adding a New Zealand stop. "If you're in New Zealand and you feel like there are a whole bunch of major shows that you're missing out on, well same," Lyons stated in her video. She cited artists such as Taylor Swift, Bring Me The Horizon, Olivia Rodrigo, Glass Animals, Billie Eilish, Bad Omens, Oasis, Lola Young, Tinashe, Lady Gaga, Ciara, Usher, Camila Cabello, Bad Bunny, Mayday Parade, Rebbeca Black, Falling In Reverse, Stray From The Path, Stereophonics, Franz Ferdinand, Sonny Fodera, Leon Thomas, Katy Perry, and Addison Rae as examples of those who have recently toured Australia but not New Zealand. Lyons also expressed concern over artists like Drake, Childish Gambino, The Weeknd, Nelly, Boys Like Girls, Ski Mask, and TLC, who announced shows in New Zealand only to cancel them prior to performance dates. Lyons questioned the underlying reasons for this trend, asking, "Genuinely, what is the issue with New Zealand? Are we just simply not profitable for artists to tour here anymore?" Her video resonates with many New Zealanders who feel increasingly overlooked by global music acts. The ongoing disparity in concert accessibility between Australia and New Zealand remains a significant point of contention for local music enthusiasts.