Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra is hitting Wolfbrook Arena!

Are you ready for a night away from the kids, with a twist? 

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After a sold-out debut at Auckland’s Spark Arena, the Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra is set to make its South Island debut at Wolfbrook Arena on Saturday 1 November 2025. Presented by Duco Touring and Liberty Stage, this genre-smashing spectacle blends rock, metal, and classical symphony into one unforgettable live experience.

The lineup features Phil Rudd (ex-AC/DC), Jon Toogood (ex-Shihad), Jennie Skulander (Devilskin), and Christchurch’s own James Reid (The Feelers), backed by a full orchestra, five-piece band, and a rotating cast of powerhouse vocalists. Expect reimagined anthems from Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, and more – delivered with soaring strings, searing guitars, and jaw-dropping visuals including fireballs and flying drones.

Fans raved about the Auckland show, calling it “an absolute banger” and “one of the best live concert experiences in years.”

Click here for your tickets and more information now at Full Metal Orchestra.

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