Lorde has announced the supporting acts for her upcoming New Zealand shows, with each concert showcasing a different Kiwi artist.
Kicking off the tour at the Dunedin Town Hall on November 7 will be alt-rock trio Mermaidens, who released their newest album Perfect Body in August.
Indie-pop stars Yumi Zouma, who have just released their new album Willowbank, will open on Lorde's first Christchurch show on November 8 at the Isaac Theatre Royal. Folk band French For Rabbits are the supporting act for the November 9 show.
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Wellington rap prodigy TAPZ will open the Wellington show at the Michael Fowler Centre on November 11. His new EP Beautiful Nightmare is expected on November 24.