by Shahlin Graves

Last night at The Studio in Auckland, ELLIE GOULDING performed a magical sixteen-song set, opening with new album track 'Don't Say A Word' and closing with her breakthrough single 'Starry Eyed'. Other highlights included 'Halcyon' album songs 'Only You', 'My Blood' and 'JOY', as well as an acoustic solo rendition of 'Guns and Horses'.

This was Goulding's first ever New Zealand show, and it was every bit worth my [personal] three-year wait. Live videos really do not do her [and her touring band] any justice. AT ALL.

If you missed out last night, a final thirty tickets have been released for tonight's show - click HERE to purchase.

Thursday, October 25th set-list:

Don't Say A Word
Halcyon
Figure 8
Salt Skin
My Blood
JOY
Explosions
Guns and Horses [acoustic]
I Know You Care
Only You
Under The Sheets
Anything Could Happen
Lights
Animal

Encore:
Your Song [Elton John cover]
Starry Eyed