Fly My Pretties is back with a new album
New Zealand's most-loved musical collective Fly My Pretties are back to perform their first shows in Auckland and Christchurch in nearly five years. They're returning to Q Theatre in Auckland for three shows from tomorrow and then head to Christchurch to perform on June 14th. It's all in celebration of the release of their new album, ELEMENTAL. Laughton Kora, Barnaby Weir and Taylah joined Perlina in studio.
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