Boyz II Men

The countdown is on! In less than a week Australia’s summer is about to get a whole lot hotter with RNB royalty Boyz II Men and TLC kicking off their headline shows, followed by the first ever RNB Vine Days concert series.  

Due to a last minute media opportunity in the US, it is with great disappointment Shaggy wishes to advise he will no longer appear at the RNB Vine Days winery shows and is apologetic to fans across the country.

“I’m disappointed to not celebrate RNB Vine Days with my fans, I love performing in Australia and hope to return soon and party old school.” - Shaggy

Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are delighted to reveal that Blackstreet will now be joining the lineup alongside Philadelphia soul stirrers Boyz II Men, one of history’s most influential female hip-hop acts TLC, Australia’s #1 RNB DJ, DJ Horizon and ‘The International Party DJ’ YO! MAFIA.  

Heirs to the classic RNB vocal group tradition, New York City’s Grammy Award Winning new jack swing quartet Blackstreet will return to Australian shores this summer to celebrate RNB Vine Days. Receiving breakthrough success from hit single ‘No Diggity (feat. Dr Dre & Queen Pen)’, from 1996’s sophomore album Another Level, Blackstreet masterminded an album that blended street level rhythms with urban soul and received pop crossover success.

Whether it be a smooth ballad or party jam, Blackstreet will keep fans groovin’ with their slick catalogue of RNB classics, including ‘Girlfriend/Boyfriend (feat. Janet Jackson)’, ‘We Gonna Take You Back (Lude) / Don’t Leave Me’ and ‘Before I Let You Go’. Don’t miss out!

With two shows officially sold out and limited tickets remaining in Brisbane and Adelaide, fans are urged to act quickly to snap up final tickets to RNB Vine Days winery shows this summer. Enjoy a day on the green with a drop of wine immersed in 90s RNB - tickets on sale now!

Iconic Philadelphia soul stirrers Boyz II Men last impressed Australia in 2015 on a massive hits tour. Already confirmed as headliners of the first-ever winery concert series RNB Vinedays alongside iconic R&B group TLC, Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand the trio will also be performing a special headline show at TRAK Lounge Bar in Melbourne on Thursday 8 February.

Formed in 1985 as high school mates, the band was fundamentally built on rich harmonies, a penchant for soul, and rehearsals in small spaces ranging from their local hangouts to the school bathrooms. Fast forward over three decades later, and the group have picked up 4 Grammy Awards, an international following, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The boys first broke the world stage with 1991’s debut release Cooleyhighharmony, which reached the top spot on Billboard US’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, peaked at #4 on the ARIA Album Chart, and featured timeless chart-topping singles like ‘End of the Road’, a prime reflection of the now-veterans’ rich harmonies and delicious bass licks.

Since then, the group have utilised the past few decades building a stunning back catalogue, backed by a marked consistency. Hits span from 1994’s ‘I’ll Make Love to You’ from second album II, which shot to #1 in 4 countries including Australia, to the more recent ‘Pass You By’ from 2000’s fourth album Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya.

Their 10th record Twenty (2011), which debuted at #4 on the Billboard R&B Album chart, was aptly named as an anniversary album, also featuring the musicians’ first original material in over a decade. Off the back of those songs, as well as those featured on 2014’s landmark record Collide, Boyz II Men stormed Australia on a national hits tour three years ago.

‘…Boyz II Men delivered an evening of classic R&B that left those in attendance
knowing they'd just witnessed greatness.’ – The Music

‘Time has not wearied their voices – baritone Nathan Morris still oozed like caramel, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris were still deliciously smooth...’
– The Sydney Morning Herald

Currently starring in Grease: Live, which originally aired on FOX in 2016, Boyz II Men are set to showcase more than 25 years of classic hits as well as inspiring covers when they kick off their summer Aussie run. You won’t want to miss out on their hotly anticipated Melbourne show next month, along with the inaugural RNB Vine Days!

On the back of today’s Boyz II Men and TLC co-headline show announce for Christchurch, Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring & Mai FM are thrilled to announce the return of one of the most elite and truly iconic R&B groups of all time, Boyz II Men playing their own headline show at Auckland’s crown jewel: The Civic Theatre.

Over the past two decades Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalogue of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. The trio’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg: throughout their 25-year career, Boyz II Men have numerous prestigious accolades to their name including nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards and three Billboard Music Awards.

Boyz II Men have won fans the world over with their soulful multi-octave sound and incredible vocals from mega hits like ‘End Of The Road’, ‘I’ll Make Love To You’ and ‘One Sweet Day (feat. Mariah Carey)’ plus smooth tunes from recent release Under The Streetlight (out now through Universal Music) like ‘Ladies Man’ and ‘Stay’.

“How do you put a price on sentimentality? Answer: Go see Boyz II Men”
 – NZ Entertainment Podcast

With a record six entries in the Mai FM Hottest 900 for 2017, it’s clear that Kiwi’s love for Boyz II Men is ongoing. In what promises to be a stunning show in such an iconic venue, fans are encouraged to snap up tickets quickly to avoid missing out.  

For the very first time in New Zealand, Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring and Mai FM are ecstatic to announce that two of the biggest names in contemporary RNB - TLC and Boyz II Men - will return to New Zealand this summer for one special co-headline show in Christchurch. This will be the first time TLC have ever visited the South Island, and will mark the first show down south for Boyz II Men this decade.

TLC is one of history’s most influential female hip-hop and R&B acts and will return to New Zealand for only the second time ever after two phenomenal shows in 2016.

These three empowered women, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, captured the world’s attention with their sassy and sophisticated R&B set against a socially conscious lyrical style. Tragically in 2002, Lopes was killed in a car accident. Refusing to call it quits in honour of their fallen sister T-Boz and Chilli have since continued to tour worldwide.

Selling 65 million records worldwide with five Grammy Awards under their belt, TLC remain a force to be reckoned with. Releasing their first album in 15 years in June (through Liberator Music) they produced hits ‘Haters’ and ‘Way Back (feat. Snoop Dogg)’ that follow the same CrazySexyCool style of anthems ‘No Scrubs’, ‘Waterfalls’ and ‘Unpretty’.

One of the music industry’s most elite and truly iconic R&B groups, over the past two decades Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalogue of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. The trio’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg: throughout their 25-year career, Boyz II Men have numerous prestigious accolades to their name including nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards and three Billboard Music Awards.

Boyz II Men have won fans the world over with their soulful multi-octave sound and incredible vocals from mega hits like ‘End Of The Road’, ‘I’ll Make Love To You’ and ‘One Sweet Day (feat. Mariah Carey)’ plus smooth tunes from recent release Under The Streetlight (out now through Universal Music) like ‘Ladies Man’ and ‘Stay’.

With two of the hottest names in contemporary RNB on one stage, fans are encouraged to act quickly in snapping up their tickets. Tickets start from $99.90 with several options available - tickets on sale from Friday 24 November.

With the colossal RNB Fridays Live wrapping up after a second successful year of multiple sold out shows, leaving fans and critics thrilled, Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring, a day on the green and The Hit Network have joined forces to keep the party going in 2018 with the reveal of the first ever RNB Vine Days.

A series of special Vine Days winery shows will kick off in February next year at the Hunter Valley’s Bimbadgen, Mt Cotton’s Sirromet Wines and the Yarra Valley’s Rochford Wines. The concert series will showcase Australia’s stunning wine regions at a day on the green venues and host some of the biggest names in contemporary RNB – Boyz II Men and TLC will lead the charge for the summer shows alongside Jamaican-American dancehall maestro Shaggy, DJ Horizon and YO! MAFIA.

Ensuring all fans can get their RNB fix, TLC and Boyz II Men will also perform three indoor co-headline shows in Christchurch, Sydney and Canberra, while Boyz II Men will also treat Auckland fans to a one-off headline show.

Leading the charge for RNB Vine Days is one of the music industry’s most elite and truly iconic R&B groups Boyz II Men. Over the past two decades Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalogue of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. The trio’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg: throughout their 25-year career, Boyz II Men have numerous prestigious accolades to their name including nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards and three Billboard Music Awards.

Boyz II Men have won fans the world over with their soulful multi-octave sound and incredible vocals from mega hits like ‘End Of The Road’, ‘I’ll Make Love To You’ and ‘One Sweet Day (feat. Mariah Carey)’ plus smooth tunes from recent release Under The Streetlight (out now through Universal Music) like ‘Ladies Man’ and ‘Stay’.

One of history’s most influential female hip-hop and R&B acts TLC will be returning Down Under next February. These three empowered women, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, captured the world’s attention with their sassy and sophisticated R&B set against a socially conscious lyrical style. Tragically in 2002, Lopes was killed in a car accident. Refusing to call it quits in honour of their fallen sister T-Boz and Chilli have since continued to tour worldwide.

Selling 65 million records worldwide with five Grammy Awards under their belt, TLC remain a force to be reckoned with. Releasing their first album in 15 years in June (through Liberator Music) they produced hits ‘Haters’ and ‘Way Back (feat. Snoop Dogg)’ that follow the same CrazySexyCool style of anthems ‘No Scrubs’, ‘Waterfalls’ and ‘Unpretty’.

Dancehall reggae’s biggest hit-maker Shaggy will be keeping fans groovin’ this summer at RNB Vine Days. Capturing attention with his remake of ‘Oh Carolina’, Shaggy’s trademark baritone elevated the Reggae Revival through strong story-telling in songwriting. Don’t miss Shaggy performing his inescapable dance floor jams like ‘Mr Boombastic’, ‘It Wasn’t Me (feat. Rikork)’, ‘Angel (feat. Rayvon)’ and ‘Hey Sexy Lady (feat. Brian & Tony Gold)’ this February.  

No RNB event would be complete without Australia’s #1 RNB DJ, DJ Horizon. Spinning all the biggest hip hop and RNB jams, DJ Horizon will keep the party pumping between performances before taking over the stage for an entire hour of party anthems.

YO! MAFIA aka ‘The International Party DJ’ will also be hitting the decks next February for RNB Vine Days. Solidified as one of Australia’s premier party DJs, YO! MAFIA’s signature genre-smashing shows have seen her tour and support A-List artists such as Missy Elliot, Salt ’n’ Pepa, Pharrell Williams and Iggy Azalea just to name a few!

No outdoor show is complete without a drop of wine and delicious food! On top of all the delectable food on offer, RNB Vine Days is thrilled to reveal Schnitz as an official sponsor for all winery shows. Bringing the old-age culinary tradition of schnitzel to modern-day tastebuds through fresh ingredients, a healthier pan-cooking technique and a delicious, crunchy crumb, these connoisseurs are bound to make even the most seasoned schnitzel pro swoon!

With some of the hottest names in contemporary RNB on one stage, fans are encouraged to act quickly in snapping up their tickets. 

For more information on bus transfers and accommodation for RNB Vine Days please visit vinedays.com.au.