Auckland Town Hall was transformed into a celebration of femme rock royalty as Atomic! brought their all-star lineup to the stage for a high-voltage finale to their latest run. Led by Julia Deans, with Boh Runga, Dianne Swann, Vera Ellen and Jazmine Mary sharing vocal and instrumental duties, the third incarnation of the supergroup tore through a catalogue spanning Blondie, The Pretenders, Eurythmics, Kate Bush, Madonna, Florence + The Machine, and more.

Backed by an all-femme band, the performance balanced swagger, power and playful musicianship, with each artist bringing their own personality to songs that have defined generations of pop and rock.

Photography by Rachel Matthews

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