CASTAWAY: NONDUAL EP RELEASE TOUR

ZM IS STOKED TO SUPPORT CASTAWAY ON THEIR MAIDEN NEW ZEALAND TOUR!

THIS NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

Rocking all the main centres across Aotearoa, Castaway have set their sights on leaving a mark on the NZ music scene and the hearts of fans old and new.   

Castaway have one goal at their shows - to make people walk away feeling happier and more connected than when they walked in.  

In their live set, the boys channel the great performers of the 80s and the pop-rock legends of the early 00s to bring a captivating show peppered with ripping sax solos, full-band harmonies, and intimate crowd engagement moments. Backed with years of gigging experience in Ōtautahi and opening for Drax Project on their Upside tour in 2024, Castaway are intent on making their maiden voyage one that is full of epic memories, deep connections, and sweet sweet pop-rock ‘n’ roll.   

The boys are also 110% STOKED to be sharing the Nondual journey and the stages they’re rocking with some of Aotearoa’s finest musical acts.  

Dunedin | 8th October  

Errick’s Bar  

Support: Downside Up 

Queenstown | 9th October  

Yonder  

Support: Designated Driver

Wellington | 21st November  

Big Fan  

Support: Bleach  

Auckland | 6th December  

Big Fan  

Support: Borderline, Sam Cullen  

Christchurch | 14th December  

The Loons  

Support: Flynn Adamson, Pool House 

 Get your tickets to see Castaway now!

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Charged with an electrifying fusion of pop and rock, Ōtautahi pop-rock band Castaway bring a captivating high-energy show to any stage they come across. The band met in their first year at university, as fate brought the 5 boys from all across the country to the same hall of residence.   

Years on, the band lives and breathes music from their flat in Ōtautahi. When they aren’t chasing each other up for not unloading the dishwasher or sharing a delicious meal at the dinner table, they are hard at work writing songs about connection, love, and growing up.  

Theme 

‘Nondual’ is an idea that was first floated by bass player, Austen. At its core, Nondualism is about everything being connected – people, places, ideas. “I learned about it in a philosophy class and it really grabbed me. I told the boys about it and from that day, we had a guiding light for our songwriting” says Austen.   

The idea of connection resonated instantly, as the tight-knit unit of mates and bandmates bound together on their journey from youth into young adulthood. The boys brought their emotions of grief and loss, experiences of long distance and missing loved ones, and their signature blend of pop and rock to the table. The output, after working with the legendary Greg Haver and Will McGillivray, is an EP that’s got rough hard-hitting edges and a soft, touching core.  

The idea of connection that is infused into the 6 songs of the EP now takes on a different meaning. Castaway are set to connect with the people of Aotearoa and make deep relationships with New Zealanders right up and down the country as their maiden tour comes to life. The Nondual EP tour, and the connections they will make with fans old and new, is their embodiment of the EP’s message.  

Sound 

Combining the anthemic prowess of Coldplay and The Killers with the pop sensibilities of Harry Styles and Niall Horan, Nondual is full of catchy songs that pack a punch. As the boys have explored the limits of their creativity and their unity as a band, their songs have become bigger and more dynamic, creating a powerful experience for listeners and show attendees alike.   

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