Over a decade has seen Australian pop-dance royalty The Jungle Giants grow from simple lovers of music to fully-fledged artists on the world stage. 

They had a massive year last year – playing shows and headlining festivals from hemisphere to hemisphere. 

And now, they’re bringing their energy to New Zealand, with shows in Wellington and Auckland.  

Frontman Sam Hales told Jack Tame they’ve been in a band together for about half their lives. 

“No matter what happens, we know how to support each other, we know how to press each other’s buttons,” he said. 

“And I think it really affects the music as well.” 

Hales says that having such a supportive band allows him space to experiment. 

“Even though it was spooky and risky, they we’re like, ‘Dude, just do, do whatever feels good. We’ve got your back.’” 

“For me, knowing that support network was there, it makes me feel just, free to adventure and experiment, which is a really lucky place to be.” 

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Over a decade has seen Australian pop-dance royalty The Jungle Giants grow from simple lovers of music to fully-fledged artists on the world stage.&nbsp;
They had a massive year last year – playing shows and headlining festivals from hemisphere to hemisphere.&nbsp;
And now, they’re bringing their energy to New Zealand, with shows in Wellington and Auckland. &nbsp;
Frontman Sam Hales told Jack Tame they’ve been in a band together for about half their lives.&nbsp;
“No matter what happens, we know how to support each other, we know how to press each other’s buttons,” he said.&nbsp;
“And I think it really affects the music as well.”&nbsp;
Hales says that having such a supportive band allows him space to experiment.&nbsp;
“Even though it was spooky and risky, they we’re like, ‘Dude, just do, do whatever feels good. We’ve got your back.’”&nbsp;
“For me, knowing that support network was there, it makes me feel just, free to adventure and experiment, which is a really lucky place to be.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Sam Hales: The Jungle Giants Frontman on the band's evolution and growth

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