06 May 2009 Proudly presented by The Authentic Group and MK, Travel Now, EntertainmentAfrica, Purity Magazine, MFM, TuksFM, UJFM and RockOutRadio.co.za

Platinum selling punk band, The Ataris arrive for their first ever SA tour on the 5th of May for four public dates only, before jetting back to the US to headline The Warped Tour. The Ataris, famous for pop punk anthems such as “So Long Astoria”, the Don Henley cover, “The Boys of Summer” and “The Saddest Song” will perform alongside South Africa’s finest at four intimate shows.

Gauteng fans have a unique and exciting opportunity to personally welcome the band to South Africa. On the night of their arrival, Tuesday the 5th of May at 21h00, The Ataris will be at Fashion TV lounge Silverstar Casino in Krugersdorp for a relaxing evening of cocktails. There is no cover charge and fans can meet the band face to face in an intimate and undisturbed environment.  

The band performs in Pretoria, Durban, Stellenbosch and Johannesburg next week.

7 May – (new) Zeplins Rock Bar in Wonderboom
8 May – Burn Nightclub in Durban.
9 May – Klein Libertas Teatre in Stellenbosch
The Ataris will perform a combination of their old hits and some brand new tracks that will be performed live for the first time in SA. The Ataris are the first of a series of international bands that will be touring in South Africa with Authentic Ideas.

Tickets are available from Computicket at R180 and R200 at the gates of each venue depending on availability. Discounted tickets are available through direct purchase from Authentic Ideas at R150. Simply send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with information on how many tickets you need.

Limited 100 tickets are available for the exclusive media invite unplugged function at Back2basix on the 6th of May. Tickets are R180 and include light snacks and the opportunity to meet the band in person. Tickets for this show are available through Authentic Ideas and Back2Basix only. No tickets will be available on the night.

Merchandise and limited EP SA Only EP’s will be available at all shows. However, Authentic Ideas facebook group members: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2576246953  , will have the opportunity to pre-book Ataris Tour merchandise and the limited edition tour EP and have their orders waiting for them at the show that they choose to attend. Ensuring that they get the merchandise they want, in the sizes they want and also at a special fans rate.