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Beginning Of an Era
Matiu Walters(vocals, guitar) and Ji Fraser(lead guitar) lived at Unicol towers whilst studying in Dunedin(University of Otago). -
Then there were 3
Previous members befriended Chris Mac(Bass) -
Kora Concert
The three members attended a Kora concert at University hall. They were able to gain access backstage to meet the members of Kora themselves and stated to them that they wanted to follow in the band's footsteps musically. -
First EP Release
"Someone to Be Around" is released -
660 Castle Street
Three of the members Got a new flat 660 Castle Street, jammed and began composing music which eventually developed into a studio. -
Beginning of Success
Tiki Taane and self-titled debut album released and spawned three Top 10 Singles, and number 1 in New Zealand charts. -
Golden Era
Won 6 awards at the 2012 Music Awards, including best singles for “don’t forget your roots." -
Comeback
The band is ready to head off with a bunch of Hot Summer Tour dates dedicated to their home country; Aotearoa. Extra dates have been scheduled due to overwhelming demand of tickets and performances. -
Non-escapable events
The band's surprise gig which was tightly packed had a woman collapse on a balcony. And was the most injured out of the four woman's rugby team players in Otago. -
Going Big
"Their EP's due out on November 17, and they're backing it up with their biggest-ever tour, a six-week jaunt through Europe with their Norwegian buddies Nico & Vinz." Interviewer Chris Schulz says. SIX60's life in the studio, and their morals and attitude are displayed how they take care of it and why they've become as big as they are now. -
Western Springs Concert
The band sold up to 50,000 tickets with more than half their tickets being sold within the 24 hours. -
Tui Awards
The boys took home a total of five awards at the 2018 Vodafone NZ Music Awards(VNZMA's), which took place at Auckland’s Spark Arena. -
Western Springs Review
Overall really positive responses about the performances and people asked for an encore. As SIX60 does, "That’s what’s essential: Six60’s music has the unequivocal inability to deny anyone." No matter what the age, everybody had a good time. -
A remarkable impression
Despite COVID-19 and all the lockdowns, the upcoming success and attitude of SIX60 towards their music and audiences has left a "remarkable impression" and how they embrace te reo, not forgetting where their roots originated from. -
'118 years'
"A moment in history that's been 118 years in the making." (Mina Kerr-Lazenby, 2021)SIX60 performed at Eden park with 6 acts and 50,000 audience members -
Eden Park Return
SIX60 returns for their second gig at Eden Park; they were the first ever band to headline the stadium at their record after April 2021 where they completely sold out their show. -
All Black Aaron Smith Departure Present
As a heartfelt gesture, Aaron Smith received the guitar after "The Weekends" won. The guitar which was gifted was significant as it was always in the living room where one of the first songs were written from the SIX60 members themselves. It was always in the living room and held a special place in all their hearts, but wanted to hand it over to Smith being an old instrumentalist himself but also as a "service to rugby." -
Departure of Eli Paewai
(The day I finished off this timeline ironically) Eli Paewai(drummer) has announced that he will be retiring as band’s drummer. Announced his final show on February 24th in Electric Avenue, Christchurch. He will remain one of the original founders of SIX60 and proceed with mentoring the next possible generation of performers.