Shihad set to perform in Mt Maunganui

Kiwi rock legends Shihad are set to play in the Bay this summer.

The band, fresh from their Australian tour in September, have announced a summer tour of New Zealand, which includes Mount Maunganui.

Following the success of The Meanest Tour, Shihad will perform in six locations over the summer period.

Their summer tour is called The Heavyweight Kings of Rock and includes rock bands I Am Giant and King Cannons.

Announced today, the three bands will play a high-energy show at Brewers in the Park, on Saturday December 29.

Presale tickets are available Tuesday, October 23.

General sale tickets will be available on Thursday, October 25 on TicketMaster, venues and selected RockShops.

For more information about ticking and shows, visit www.muchmoremusic.co.nz

The Heavyweight Kings of Rock Tour:

* December 26 - Lower Hutt

* December 29 - Mt Maunganui

* New Year's Eve - Riwaka

* January 2 - Oakura

* January 3 - Mangawhai

* January 5 - Matakana. (Also performing are Six60 and David Dallas.