Goliath

A defining voice in Aotearoa’s music scene, multi-award-winning solo artist and Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans returns to the stage with Goliath. Tracing her personal journey from cancer diagnosis to recovery, this powerful new album (set for release in 2026) reflects on love, mortality, and resilience.

From penning the unforgettable Fur Patrol hit “Lydia” to her acclaimed solo albums Modern Fables and We Light Fire, Deans has become one of our most beloved songwriters and performers. A fearless collaborator, her career spans rock bands, orchestral projects, theatre, and opera.

Goliath is her story: courageous, moving, and deeply human. Join us as Julia shares her reflections on her songwriting journey and experience a fearless storyteller whose “spine tingling vocals” (Metro) soar with honesty and emotion.

Supported by APRA AMCOS NZ as part of the SongWriter Speaks.

Ka hoki te ringatoi takitahi kua whakawhiwhia ki ngā tohu maha, arā, te kaiārahi o Fur Patrol, a Julia Deans, ki te atamira i Goliath. Ka whāia tōna putanga i te matepukupuku, ā, e whakaata ana tēnei kōpae hou i te aroha, te mate, me te manawanui. Hui tahi mai ki a Julia e kōrero ana i ōna whakaaro mō āna mahi tito waiata, ā, whakarongo ki ana kōrero mātātoa me tōna reo "whakaohooho” (Metro) e puta ake ana i te ngākau pono me te kare ā-roto.