TADPOLE ANNOUNCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS FOR ICONIC ALBUM THE BUDDHAFINGER

Fresh off the back of their first new studio single in 19 years, Tadpole will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut The Buddhafinger with a run of headline shows across Aotearoa — and the release of a special limited-edition double vinyl crafted especially for the occasion.

Released in 2000, The Buddhafinger launched Tadpole from the Auckland live circuit to national prominence — peaking at #2 on the Official NZ Top 40 Albums Chart, earning triple-platinum status and spending 46 weeks on the charts. The era-defining singles “For Me”, “Backdoor” and “Alright” powered the band to multiple NZ Music Awards nominations (Album, Single and Group of the Year), cementing their place in Kiwi rock history.

Reformed in 2024 and now led by powerhouse vocalist Lauren Marshall, Tadpole’s 2025 live show brings new fire to the band’s hook-heavy sound alongside original members Chris Yong (guitar) and Dean Lawton (drums), and turntablist DJ Kritikl. Their new single “George” — a bold reinvention of the Headless Chickens classic — reunites Tadpole with producer Malcolm Welsford and features mastering by Grammy-winner Ted Jensen, signalling a creative resurgence that’s both reverent and forward-looking.

“This isn’t just a trip down memory lane,” says guitarist Chris Yong. “It’s a celebration of where we’ve come from and where we’re going — bringing that early-2000s Tadpole energy into 2025.”

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DOORS 730pm