The Christchurch Arts Festival

This week Electric Wire Hustle wrap up their European tour with their final show at the UK's Big Chill festival. This final show sees them join a line up of heavyweight international talents including headline act Kanye West. EWH's extensive European summer tour has spanned 2 months, 20 shows and 10 countries. EWH have performed at some of Europe's (& the world's) largest festivals including Glastonbury in the UK and their first shows in Spain at the Red Bull Dome, Sonar Festival, Belgium at Dour Festival and Colours of Ostrava in the Czech Republic, all of which are documented in their tour blog at http://www.redbull.co.nz

“It has been an amazing tour in Europe. The band has been playing better than ever and the audience responses have been incredible. As sad as we are to leave, we're looking forward to performing in New Zealand again and it will be great to bring our energy and experiences from this trip home.” says EWH drummer, Myele Manzanza.

Electric Wire Hustle will perform 6 shows in New Zealand in September in Auckland, Raglan and 2 shows each in their hometowns Wellington and Christchurch.

The band has developed a special show for the Christchurch Arts Festival September 9 & 10 at the TelstraClear Club in North Hagley Park which will delve into the musical heritage of each member. Mara TK will perform with his father, NZ blues legend Billy TK, Taay Ninh with his mother Le Nuong – traditional Vietnamese vocalist and EWH drummer, Myele Manzanza with his father, Congolese master percussionist, Sam Manzanza before all 3 parents join their children to perform as part of Electric Wire Hustle.

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