Retro Valley band members Gabe Williams - electric guitar (from left), Ethan Rowling - electric guitar, Mitch Walker - drums, Ben Pascoe - vocals, Gianni Monti - bass. Photo / Kieran Stephens/Gray Space
Retro Valley band members Gabe Williams - electric guitar (from left), Ethan Rowling - electric guitar, Mitch Walker - drums, Ben Pascoe - vocals, Gianni Monti - bass. Photo / Kieran Stephens/Gray Space
The Hamilton group are fresh off a New Zealand tour this week supporting Los Angeles band Badflower.
“To support an artist like Reece Mastin will be an exciting moment for us as we’ve all grown up listening to him. It is a privilege that we as a band are collectively pumped for,” Retro Valley electric guitarist Ethan Rowling says.
“For a lot of us growing up watching shows like The X Factor and seeing someone win that competition is a huge game changer for a young artist like himself, and with his extensive career of many hits and years of touring, it is an awesome opportunity for us to take on a show like this - especially in our hometown Hamilton.”
Retro Valley drummer Mitch Walker says the band really want to push for mental health awareness through their music.
Retro Valley, who feature regularly on Radio Hauraki, will take the stage from 11pm at the Hamilton central venue.
Radio Hauraki played the world premiere of their latest single So Alone on Thursday night – a track that is sure to feature in their set list on Saturday.
The Outback Inn resident DJ Ben Reid – B3NJI – will play before and after the guest performers.
This will be the Adelaide singer’s second Hamilton show in as many years.
He appeared at The Factory on May 20 last year during his 10 Year Anniversary Tour, which began in 2022.
Previously, he performed at Founders Theatre on Valentine’s Day 2013.
A select number of fans were able to secure pre-show meet-and-greet passes.
“Australian pop star Reece Mastin is returning to The Factory on Saturday 17th August for a one-hour show,” an Instagram collaboration post between The Factory Hamilton and The Outback Inn says.
“Entry is just $10 before 11pm and $20 after 11pm, with Reece hitting the stage at midnight. Get in early because we’re expecting to hit capacity.
