ILLUSIVE PRESENTS AND FRONTIER TOURING PRESENT... ZM FRIDAY JAMS LIVE
AOTEAROA’S BIGGEST PARTY RETURNS THIS NOVEMBER
Published: Fri 5 August 2022
We’re back baby! AND, we’re ready to bring our record-breaking party once again to fans in Aotearoa! After a 2-year hiatus ZM’s Friday Jams Live returns! We’ll be turning up the heat for our fourth instalment of the much-loved event series. Get ready as we deliver the biggest party yet.
ZM’s Friday Jams Live will continue the legacy for presenting the sleekest production, insatiable visual candy, and pyro for days – taking the notorious style to a whole other level.
ZM’s Friday Jams Live will hit Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau for one show only on Sunday 13th November 2022 at Western Springs Stadium.
Line up 2022:
MACKLEMORE
Multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning artist Macklemore has made history with a combination of commercial success, critical acclaim and international appeal, with a total of 12.8 BILLION combined streams to date, Macklemore is one of the most successful independent artists of the 21st century. Witness American rapper and Seattle native Macklemore performing hit singles ‘Glorious ft. Skylar Grey’, ‘Marmalade ft. Lil Yachty’ and ‘Good Old Days ft. Kesha’ from his 2017 album Gemini. Known for some of the biggest hip-hop releases of the past decade, including ‘Thrift Shop ft. Ryan Lewis & Wanz’, ‘Can’t Hold Us ft. Ryan Lewis & Ray Dalton’ and ‘Same Love ft. Mary Lambert’, he skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the 2010s and cemented a name for himself on the global rap stage. Back now with his latest single ‘Chant ft. Tones And I’, don’t miss Macklemore when he headlines ZM Friday Jams Live in 2022.
TLC
American girl group TLC enjoyed success during the 1990s, scoring nine top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including four number-one singles ‘Creep’, ‘Waterfalls’, ‘No Scrubs’ and ‘Unpretty’. The trio racked up four multi-platinum albums, including Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip (1992), FanMail (1999), 3D (2002) and Crazysexycool (1994), which reached Diamond certification in America with over 15 million copies sold worldwide. The iconic legends recently performed at Glastonbury UK which included their hits ‘No Scrubs’ and ‘Waterfalls’. Don’t miss one of the world’s all-time greatest girl groups performing live on stage.
AKON
The one, the only, Mr Lonely aka Grammy-nominated producer and artist Akon will bring his sultry rich hits to the Friday Jams Live stage this November. Notorious for his passionate and provocative lyrics and hypnotic beats, Akon will heat up the bump n grind on the dance floor with favourites ‘I Wanna Love You ft. Snoop Dogg’, ‘Right Now (Na Na Na)’, ‘Don’t Matter’, ‘Bananza (Belly Dancer)’ and ‘Smack That ft. Eminem’. Get your crew together and don’t miss out on partying with one of New Jersey’s finest!
ASHANTI
America’s sweetheart, Ashanti, will return to our shores this November and melt the fans with heartfelt jams ‘Baby’, ‘Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)’ and Billboard #1’s ‘Foolish’ and ‘What’s Luv ft. Ashanti’ (the iconic Jay Rule x Fat Joe collab!). Boasting multiple platinum albums, numerous Billboard Awards and a Grammy to boot – don’t let go of your boo when Ashanti slides onto the ZM Friday Jams Live stage.
SHAGGY
Diamond-selling dancehall and reggae icon Shaggy joins the class of 2022 with his beloved hits, 'Angel ft. Rayvon’, ‘It Wasn’t Me ft. Rikrok’, ‘Boombastic’ and TikTok trending sensation ‘Banana (feat. Shaggy) [DJ FLe – Minisiren Remix]’ which amassed the #bananadrop challenge. He most recently released the album, Com Fly Wid Me, The Sinatra Songbook Inna Reggae Style, produced by Sting, which features the single ‘That’s Life’. The Grammy Award winner will turn up the spice on the dance floor as soon as his hits pump through the speakers!
JAY SEAN
London native, singer-songwriter and record producer Jay Sean will bring his sleek Bhangra-R&B fusion Down Under this November. Claiming the spot as the first UK urban act to crack the US Billboard Top 100, Sean will treat fans to the original mix of ‘Ride It’ (which continues to blow up across all social media platforms with the Regard Remix), ‘Down ft. Lil Wayne’, ‘Do You Remember ft. Sean Paul & Lil Jon’ and ‘I’m All Yours ft. Pitbull’. Expect brand new music before the tour kicks off. Bringing his contagious energy to Western Springs Stadium in 2022, don’t sleep on tickets!
DRU HILL
American R&B powerhouse group, Dru Hill, will bring their eclectic repertoire of soul, hip-hop and gospel tunes to the stage this November. Hailing from Baltimore, the group established in the 90s and delivered hits ‘In My Bed’, ‘Never Make A Promise’ and ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ before teaming up with Will Smith on the iconic ‘Wild Wild West’. Saddle up for a night to remember!
LUMIDEE
Bringing her vigorous charm and soulful tunes to the Friday Jams Live stage is American rapper and songstress Lumidee. Unapologetic in her emotive lyrics and spellbinding rhythms, Lumidee will have crowds swaying to the beat on tracks ‘She’s Like The Wind ft. Tony Sunshine’, ‘Dance (Lumidee vs Fatman Scoop)’ and certified banger ‘Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)’. Don’t miss the starlet’s debut in Aotearoa this November!
HAVANA BROWN
Havana Brown is one of Australia’s greatest musical exports. Mega hits include the four consecutive Billboard #1 Hot Dance Club Songs ‘We Run The Night ft. Pitbull’ ‘Warrior’, ‘Big Banana ft. R3hab & Prophet and the lead single ‘Flashing Lights’ off her debut studio album of the same name. Brown has toured with the world’s biggest Pop and R&B stars, including Rihanna, The Pussycat Dolls, Britney Spears, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Bruno Mars, and in 2022 brings her electric energy and party anthems to the Friday Jams stage!
YO! MAFIA
No Friday Jams event would be complete without international party DJ YO! MAFIA keeping the tradition spinning with the latest and greatest RNB hits in-between these epic live performances, from the minute doors open until the last mic drops!
The Spark pre-sale begins on Monday 8 August 10am local time. Frontier Members pre-sale kicks off Wednesday 10 August 1pm local time before the General Public on sale Friday 12 August 11am local time. Tickets via: frontiertouring.com/fridayjamslive
