Acclaimed singer/ songwriter Tim Finn will launch his new album 'The View Is Worth The Climb' at a special one off show Thursday September 1 at 1885 Britomart. The launch will be the first time New Zealand fans will get to hear the new album live which was recorded in a mere 12 days at Roundhead Studios Auckland late last year with Grammy Award winning, US Producer/Mixer Jacquire King (Kings Of Leon, Tom Waits, Norah Jones, Modest Mouse).

'The View Is Worth The Climb', Tim's ninth solo studio album, is available August 29 through ABC /Universal Music. Tim invited a talented group of musicians along to help bring the album to life including; Joey Waronker (Beck, REM, Thom Yorke), Zac Rae (Macy Gray, Fiona Apple, Cold War Kids), Brett Adams (The Bads), Tony Buchen (Andy Bull) and Mara TK (Electric Wire Hustle). The title track was also co-written with Australia's leading female artist, ARIA Award winning Megan Washington.

Tim Finn will embark on more extensive touring of New Zealand in 2012. In the meantime don't miss this intimate opportunity to catch one this country's most treasured artists.