Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour 2026 will be our first shows following the sudden death of Freddy’s chief rangatira, Chris ‘MU’ Faiumu. Joe Dukie says, ‘It’s important for us to honour the intentions we had with MU and playing this album live is part of that.’
BOATS Anniversary Tour sets sail for Australia and Aotearoa before landing in Europe and UK. Dropping by heaps of our regular places, with surprise stops in the mix too. Check the Gig Guide for full itinerary.
Based On A True Story needs no intro for Fred Heads; 10 slices of fresh slices of future funk, with surprises, fakes & freaky sidesteps released on vinyl and CD in May 2005.
‘This was the band’s first full length studio album and its success was the springboard for what has been an incredible journey together’, explains Chopper Reeds. ‘We want to pay tribute to the music, to MU and the band he established. And, of course, to play to our fans around the world who have supported us through everything.’
Thanks for holding tight people. Get ready for the next true story chapter.