TimeOut has gathered together a selection of domestic touring stars and some intriguing imports to help whip up a bit of enthusiasm for this season of high decibels in high temperatures. Here is Six60's Matiu Walters with his summer picks and tour plans...
Your preferred mode of travel for the summer tour?
The old eight-seater people-mover is usually the go to for transport. But this year I have requested a pair of Rolls-Royce Phantoms ... I haven't heard back yet.
Who does the driving - and what does it say about the internal politics