Tour News - The Jungle Giants announce new album and NZ tour - 4th March 2026
Hot on the heels of last week’s launch of the galvanising, sharp heel turn of new single 'Tell Me How It Feels' The Jungle Giants are now announcing a one-two punch – the title of their new album, to be released later this year, and New Zealand tour dates this July.
The new album, EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF JOY, is an apt title not only for the listener, but its creator. Careening from crushing personal loss to hopeful exuberance, it’s an album Sam Hales could only write after thinking he’d never be able to write one again.
“I'd overextended and kind of cooked it, but I really found myself,” he says. “That’s where the joy comes from, having this unwavering hope even after experiencing adversity. This record is what everything culminated in for me, because I'm so in love with it and I'm so addicted to music again.”
Catch The Jungle Giants live in New Zealand this July. They will perform at Meow Nui in Wellington on Friday July 10th, The Powerstation in Auckland on Saturday July 11th, and in Christchurch at the James Hay Theatre on Saturday July 12th. Presented by Radio Active, 95bFM, and RDU. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 12pm on Tuesday March 10th.
Praise for ‘Tell Me How it Feels’
“Cathartic…the track buzzes with self-awareness and a yearning chorus that’s destined for festival anthem status” - Rolling Stone
“Stunning…sure to be an immediate fan favourite” – Acid Stag
“A new era for The Jungle Giants” – The Note
THE JUNGLE GIANTS – EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF JOY - With special guests, The Tullamarines
Presented by Radio Active, 95bFM, RDU
Friday July 10th - Meow Nui, Wellington
Saturday July 11th – The Powerstation, Auckland
Sunday July 12th - James Hay Theatre, Christchurch
TICKET INFO:
Super fan pre-sale (mobile opt-in) – Wednesday March 4th 12.30pm – Thursday March 5th 12pm
Spotify pre-sale – 12pm Thursday March 5th
Fan pre-sale – 12pm Thursday March 5th
General on sale – 12pm Tuesday March 10th
Sign Up for Pre-sale access HERE