(New Zealand, Thursday 21 August, 2025) – Following a sold-out debut at Auckland’s Spark Arena last month, Duco Touring and Liberty Stage are proud to announce that Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra will make its South Island debut at Christchurch’s Wolfbrook Arena on Saturday 1 November 2025.
After electrifying 6,500 fans in Auckland, the powerhouse collaboration returns with legendary ex-AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd and former Shihad frontman Jon Toogood once again leading the line-up, including vocalist Jennie Skulander from recent chart-topping band, Devilskin. Joining them in Christchurch will be one of the country’s most successful songwriters and rock frontmen, James Reid of The Feelers – bringing a special homecoming energy to the South Island stage.
Audiences can expect an unrelenting collision of rock, metal, and classical symphony, delivered by a full orchestra, 5-piece band, and an ensemble of iconic guest vocalists.
“The audience was having it all. There were fireballs, drones flying, and it f…ing rocked. It was magic – better than I could ever imagined” says Phil Rudd, ex AC/DC drummer about the debut show.
The Auckland premiere also drew rave reviews from fans:
- “One of the best live concert experiences I’ve been to in a long while. Epic classics, blistering performances – please do again!”
- “An absolute banger from start to finish. The band and orchestra were on point, and the vocalists phenomenal. Loved every minute.”
- “My husband and I travelled up from Hawke’s Bay, what an awesome night. Great show, great music, great crowd. Hope there are many more of these planned for the future!!!!”
Fans can look forward to massive anthems from Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, AC/DC and more – reimagined with soaring orchestral arrangements, searing guitars, powerhouse vocals, and jaw-dropping visuals.
“The debut of Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra in Auckland exceeded every expectation – not only in ticket sales but in the sheer power of the audience’s response. Christchurch, with its passionate rock community, is the natural next step. This show is not simply a concert; it is a clash of cultures that redefines what live music can be when two seemingly opposite worlds collide” says David Higgins, Founder, Duco Events.
“After the absolute show-stopping debut of Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra in Auckland this July, We are thrilled to be partnering once again with FMO to bring this experience to the people of Christchurch. The atmosphere in the arena at the Auckland show was next level – raw, powerful and unforgettable energy.
Mānuka Phuel has just launched in the South Island this month, so the timing of this FMO show and launch is so good. As a brand, born from the love of music and movement, Mānuka Phuel is proud to bring the energy once again, to a night that promises to blow the roof off” says Alex McDonald, Co-creator, Mānuka Phuel
Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra
Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch | Saturday 1 November 2025
Fans can sign up for pre-sale access at fullmetalorchestra.com
Tickets on sale to the public Wednesday 27 August
For more information and for interview requests please contact:
David Higgins // Duco Events
David.higgins@ducoevents.com
0272777783
