Last time: Sublime with Rome announce NZ shows

International band Sublime with Rome has nearly reached the end of line - but not before playing a series of Kiwi gigs. Photo / Supplied

Californian ska-punk rockers Sublime with Rome are heading to New Zealand this summer for their last ever world tour.

The band, who were forced to postpone last year, kick off a five-date New Zealand tour at Rock the Bowl, at the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth on December 29.

Joining them on the bill at The Bowl is monster electronic act, Pendulum, who will close the festival on the main stage with their infamous DJ set.

Local acts Home Brew, Ladyhawke and Elemeno P are also named for the New Plymouth show.

Sublime with Rome will head to Coroglen, near Whitianga, on December 30, with support from the Flaxxies.

They'll see in the new year at Brew Year's Eve - Brewtown in Upper Hutt on December 31, before starting the new year off at Black Barn in Havelock North on January 2.

Finally they will play at Bay Park Arena at Mount Maunganui on January 3- both dates will have Elemeno P in support.

In 2023, Sublime with Rome frontman Rome Ramirez shared his "absolute displeasure" in postponing their new Zealand shows over summer due to "unforeseen circumstances". It came amid news the band were calling it quits at the end of 2024.

A statement from Ramirez to Billboard at the time read: "After almost two remarkable decades, I am announcing my departure from Sublime with Rome at the close of 2024. The upcoming performances over the next year will allow us to reflect on countless incredible memories together!"

They were slated to perform seven shows, including at indie festival Le Currents in Taupō, Rock The Bowl in New Plymouth as well as the Coro Classic in Matarangi.

-RNZ.

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