On the cusp of a new world tour, Kiwi funk guru Opiuo is kicking it all off with shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

The producer, who now calls Melbourne home, first gained international recognition in 2010 with his single Robo Booty from his debut album Slurp and Giggle, which was a finalist for Best Dance/Electro Release at the Australian Independent Music Awards that year. His music has since reached the #1 position on the iTunes, Hype Machine, Beatport & Addictech charts.

After a headline debut at Queensland's Earth Frequency Festival, The Opiuo Band will embark on a three-week tour taking in the four biggest Australian cities this April and May.



Synths, vocals, guitars, bass, drums, and brass are all slammed together into an ever-expanding musical journey.

Says the man himself, "we all about the beauty, the bass, body shaking the place... And of course the funk, there ain't no junk."

The Opiuo Band performs at 170 Russell on Friday April 24. Tickets here.