# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Fri 1 May | Michael Fowler Centre
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe & UK will be Freddy’s first shows following the sudden death of founding band member Chris ‘MU’ Faiumu. The band is united in its decision to continue with this long-planned tour.

Lead singer Dallas Tamaira says, ‘It’s important for us to honour the intentions we had with MU and playing this album live is part of that.’

Based On A True Story was independently released in 2005, an album of 10 fresh slices of future funk, with surprises, fakes & freaky sidesteps. In a historic run, the album became Aotearoa’s Longest-Charting Album with 111 weeks in the Top 40, won eight NZ Music Awards and took out Giles Peterson’s Worldwide Music
Awards in the UK.

‘This was the band’s first full length studio album and its success was the springboard for what has been an incredible journey together’, explains saxophonist Scott Towers. ‘We want to pay tribute to the music, to MU and the band he established. And, of course, to play to our fans around the world who have supported us through everything.’
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story-21st-anniversary-tour-|-fri-1-may-|-michael-fowler-centre/200029217574655
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 221

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Michael Fowler Centre
- **lat**: -41.289491945283
- **long**: 174.77807612642
- **full address**: Michael Fowler Centre, Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Fri 1 May | Michael Fowler Centre being held?
  - **A:** Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Fri 1 May | Michael Fowler Centre takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at Michael Fowler Centre, Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Fri 1 May | Michael Fowler Centre?
  - **A:** Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Fri 1 May | Michael Fowler Centre is organized by Eccles Entertainment.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Eccles Entertainment's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Eccles Entertainment a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Eccles Entertainment has 195+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Eccles Entertainment has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Fri 1 May | Michael Fowler Centre is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 220+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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