New Zealand singer-songwriter, MEL PARSONS makes her long-awaited return to Australia this June. After a watershed year in 2024 with SABOTAGE, multi award-winning and 2025 Taite Prize finalist Mel Parsons brings a taste of things to come with her upbeat, introspective new single and video ‘Post High Slide’. 

The Lyttelton-based singer-songwriter has also released incredible visuals for the single, the music video shot live on tour with Parsons and her band supporting Crowded House on their GRAVITY STAIRS TOUR, giving fans a glimpse into their 7-date arena run in late 2024.

Following tours supporting The Teskey Brothers, Crowded House, & Chris Isaak along with her own headline tours, Mel Parsons is thrilled to be back playing shows in Australia.  

Last year Parsons released her acclaimed sixth album SABOTAGE, which debuted at #2 on the Official Top 20 NZ Albums Chart. Prior to SABOTAGE was SLOW BURN, which debuted at #3 in the Official Top 40 Album Charts and #2 in the Top 20 NZ Album Charts. Her previous album, the Mitchell Froom-produced GLASS HEART, saw her win Best Folk Artist / Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa at the 2020 Aotearoa Music Awards, and was also a finalist for the 2019 Taite Music Prize and Top 20 finalist at 2019’s APRA Silver Scroll Award.

‘Post High Slide’ marks a fresh chapter for one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most beloved touring artists. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Mel Parsons’ enchanting live show and welcome her back to our shores; in her first Australian tour since early 2019. You won’t be disappointed!

TICKETING INFO

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.

Please note the time indicated on the ticket is the 'Door Open Time' the performance start time will vary from show to show, traditionally with Dinner & Show settings there is 1.5 hours from doors to the start of the performance, so that the dinner service does not interrupt the show. This is only a guideline 

If you'd like to combine separate dinner and show tables, please email team@thevanguard.com.au with both purchasers full name and booking number to avoid being seated separately. Tables cannot be combined on the night.

All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous  behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from  this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.