Badger is possibly one of the fastest rising Electronic artists in UK Dance Music. His engaging presence in the viral landscape of TikTok and Instagram has become hard to ignore, with a follower growth of more than 20x over the past 12 months. As a producer and DJ specialising in UK Garage, Bass House, and Jungle; Badger’s unique musical approach and an ability to harness the power of nostalgia has built him a highly-engaged audience at a rapid rate. His live shows are a gleeful adventure through sound. On stage, he acts as the joy-ride tour guide, whipping his crowd through the backstreets of dance music. Masterfully weaving between the old, the new, the undiscovered and the completely unexpected.

Badger was first co-signed by AC Slater in 2022 who fell in love with his sound, which lead to Badger releasing several tracks on AC’s. Night Bass label. Now Badger is one of the most sought-after underground DJ acts in the UK with an intense touring schedule still not managing to satisfy the huge demand for him across the country. Recently Badger’s music has been supported by the likes of BBC Radio 1’s Tiffany Calver, Interplanetary Criminal, VTSS, Skream, Main Phase, Jyoty, Miley Serious and several other critically acclaimed international DJs. His single ‘Backstrap’ also spent a week at no.1 on Beatport in 2023. In January 2024 received major support from DSPs for his latest release ‘Don’t Leave’ with Drinks On Me, which has garnered 100k streams in 4 week, he was playlist in 7 editorial playlists including front cover for UK Bass Music. Also in Jan 2024, Badger's edit of the timeless classic “These Words” by Natasha Bedingfield had a major viral moment online (200k streams in the first 4 weeks). These Words was released on 5th April and in the first 10 days has already racked up >6.5 millions streams, and is currently inside the UK Top 40. We have an exciting string of releases planned with major labels in the reckoning to partner on Badger’s ever-growing journey as one of the UK’s most exciting new artists.

Beccie B is a self-confessed lover of all things four/four and beyond. Host of George FM Nights, party curator, promoter and DJ, Beccie B has now cemented herself as a tastemaker within the Aotearoa Electronic music space. Whether it be with her own high-energy, lovingly curated DJ sets, curating her highly contested George Nights Residents series, or in her role as a promoter with Rā: The Sun Series, a day party taking over the motu. No two sets from Beccie are ever the same. With her on stage presence and wide array of tune selection she moves the crowds at every party, keeping her audience on their toes.

With support credits to her name from Club Angel, Nikki Nair, Mall Grab, Skin On Skin, to Chaos in the CBD and Frank Booker, her catalog runs deep. Off the back of multiple sold out club shows all across Aotearoa over winter. Beccie’s 2024/25 summer schedule consisted of the best festivals in Aotearoa; Vines, Home Grown, Electric Avenue, Hidden Lakes and more stages across the country. Outside of festivals, she also supported Fatboy Slim & Basement Jaxx on multiple dates, Peggy Gou and supported Flume at their sold-out Spark Arena show.

Catching Cairo, shapeshifting genre-bending singer, songwriter & musical artist; descended from North London. Blending her lyrical vulnerability & sultry voice, she carries you through provocative memories and moods. Inspired by her love of Sound System Music, Catching Cairo’s early success is rooted in her collaborative work in the electronic dance scene, above and underground — with releases on SHY FX’s Digital Soundboy, Chase and Status’ MTA Records, Hospital, UKF, Rinse, Maison Kitsune, Spearhead, Critical Music and more. Catching Cairo’s vibe and versatility draws influence from a blend of musical eras, moments and genres such as Motown, the 60s, the 90s, Reggae, Drum and Bass, House, Indie and RnB.

“Walked on the beach, went to a vineyard for lunch, smoked weed, drank too much and got to play my music all weekend: Etta James, ’80s stuff, Winans Brothers Louie Vega remix, The Orb and John Tejada’s Sweat On The Walls.” Ms Helliker-Hales. When your mum sends you texts like the above it’s perhaps not surprising you find yourself with a musical career. For the Helliker-Hales brothers in Chaos In The CBD, it’s strictly a family thing. They may well be one of the hottest propositions in the current house firmament, but they’ve still managed to maintain the homespun vibe that comes from growing up in the idyllic suburbs of Auckland. These days the duo – Louis and Ben (aka Beans) – are part of the tight knit Peckham dance community, but the chill summers of New Zealand’s North Island still hold a place in their fertile imagination. Having been schooled in the wares of bands like The Cure and Joy Division from their music-mad parents, it’s now the boys turning them onto house music and, yes, John Tejada.

The pair has always had a certain drive to succeed right from their early forays into electronic music after Louis’ Damascene conversion from rock to house at a Melbourne rave. He returned a convert, guiding Beans’ meandering explorations on Fruity Loops towards the sound of Chicago. They’d stand and watch local heroes like Soane, Dick Johnson, Bevan Keys and Greg Churchill and imagine themselves in the booth. Later, they received lucky guidance from Detroit-born Re-cloose, who washed up on Auckland’s shores and stayed several years. Their move to Peckham, however accidental, couldn’t have been timed better if they’d tried. They met local scenester Bradley Zero on a train, the week they arrived. “I said, ‘That's the guy from Boiler Room’,” recalls Louis. “Beans went to say hi and Bradley said, ‘I’ve actually got some of your records.’ And we were like, ‘You got to be kidding. This is crazy.’ He told us about Rhythm Section and the parties and we became regulars.” That fortuitous connection became part of their new network in the buzzy, emerging Peckham, with Bradley later releasing the vaunted breakthrough EP, Midnight In Peckham. Beans’ job in Yam Records, round the corner from Peckham Rye station, closed the circle. They might have funny accents, but this was now home. Nevertheless, it’s the memories of New Zealand – and Beans’ chilled outlook – that produces those characteristically mellow house sounds. “It’s testament to just how chill we are; we grew up by the beach,” claims Louis, while Ben chimes in: “It's very much a representation of our childhood.” Despite their horizontal approach to studio work, their live sets are on a different level. “Our DJ sets are completely different to how we produce,” says Louis. “We play heavy – not techno heavy – but it’s very rare we’d play a song like that Midnight In Peckham.”

Having built a reputation in the studio and followed it up with the constant rigours of the DJ touring life, they’re now ready to take stock, step back and examine where they want to be in ten years rather than the afterparty in three hours. They’ve taken the big step from having a laugh to building a career. “Plans?,” queries Louis. “We’ve got our own label and we invest a lot in that. It means we can release stuff at a rate which we want to. We also have a two tracker for Mule Musiq but then going forward, it's kind of open waters, though we do want to start working with outside labels again, it can be a bit of an echo chamber recording for yourself.” The label in question is their ven- ture in tandem with fellow Kiwi Jon Sable, In Dust We Trust, which has so far yielded a sterling set of releases between the trio. The music industry is littered with warring brothers, from Dave and Ray Davies in the Kinks to the Everly Brothers’ Phil and Don. Chaos In The CBD couldn’t be more different. “We wouldn't be here doing this if there wasn't two of us,” admits Louis.”There’s just been too many scenarios where I couldn't have done it without him and vice versa. So we lean on each other a lot emotionally. Plus, if something goes wrong, it's only half your fault; if something goes right, you get to share it with someone.” Amen to the Chaos.

Quickly making a name for themselves with their sun-soaked reggae-inspired sound, Corrella have become a new favourite on the Aotearoa music scene. Their single ‘Blue Eyed Māori’ was the sleeper hit of 2023, with 2024 establishing them as one of the hottest live bands in the country. November 2024 sees them close out the year with the release of their anticipated new album, Skeletons. An 11 track collection of soulful roots-reggae, the album brings the sound of summer, ahead of a big run of shows across Australasia. ‘How Will I Know’ is the first taste, and the first track to feature lead vocals from female vocalist Ngawaiwera Campbell, with the boys Te Naawe Tupe and Pipiwharauroa Campbell bringing the harmonies. Named for the naval-base where the band met, 2023 saw the release of their debut album, Road From 26. The album is a powerful, modern & outright vibe which takes the listener on a journey from Corrella’s past to present. With their signature feel-good roots-reggae, the album saw them incorporating funk, soul & pop-rock sounds throughout. One of the standouts from the album, the track ‘Blue Eyed Māori’ saw the band’s audience grow on the back of this laid-back earworm. The track was one of the most-played songs on NZ radio & one of the most-streamed in 2023. The track has since spent over 50 weeks at Number One on the Official NZ Top 20 Singles chart, holding the all-time record for the most weeks at Number One. Driven by rhythm guitiarist & hype man Te Naawe Tupe (Ngāi Tūhoe) & vocalists Pipiwharauroa & Ngawaiwera Campbell (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti He, Ngāti Pukenga), Corrella have spent 2024 honing their live show and completing a killer new album. Expect Corrella to continue to go from strength to strength as the album arrives just in time for summer.

As a teenager Dick Johnson landed a residency at Manchester’s legendary Hacienda Club where he honed his house sound until it’s closure in 1997. Before long he was producing tracks for Cream’s Olympic label, New Order’s Pleasure Recordings and Manchester’s Paper Recordings collective, and had set up his own record label Shaboom, which went on to do over 100 releases from the likes of Joeski, Fred Everything, Doc Martin and DJ Sneak.

Prolific in the studio, he went on to do albums for Darren Emerson’s Underwater Label and Bristol house imprint NRK, as well as releases for Jesse Rose’s Made To Play/Play It Down, Southern Fried, Nic Fanciulli’s Saved Records, Lazy Days, Soundway, MOS & Vicious.
As well as his own solo productions, Dick has remixed international artists Fatboy Slim, Crookers, Claude Von Stroke, DJ Sneak, Ian Pooley, Worthy, Crazy P, Bassnectar, Fred Everything, The Human League as well as Kiwi artists L.A.B, Theia, The Naked & Famous and Tiki Taane to name a few On top of DJing and productions, he’s part of three other acts: The first is the eight-piece band Weird Together with its own twist on world music. They have released EP’s through UK label Soundway, Jillionaire's (Major Lazer) Feel Up Records and recently signed with Sony Africa. The second project is MEDZ, a slower, more futuristic electronic project with releases on Melbourne label Vicious. The third is Clicks, a collaboration with Anna Coddington on vocals for house and disco tunes aimed at the dancefloor with releases on NZ label Loop and Aussie label Hot Sunday.

Based in Auckland, New Zealand and with a long standing (15 years) weekly show on local radio station George Fm, Dick continues a busy DJ schedule and it’s a rare weekend indeed that he is not behind the decks electrifying a crowd of dedicated followers and testing his tunes on dance floors around New Zealand and beyond.

In 2021 Dick took on the role as music director for ‘Synthony’, working on multiple shows for NZ and Australia. Dick is currently working on a studio album project funded by NZ On Air. Collaborating with artists who he has worked with over the last 20 years since moving to NZ, and also some artists that he has always wanted to collaborate with.

UK music icon Dizzee Rascal returns with the electrifying new album “Don’t Take It Personal”, out February 9th 2024 via Big Dirtee Records Ltd. The announcement is paired with the release of new single “How Did I Get So Calm” - a glowing reminder of Dizzee's trademark sound and in-your-face energy. Standing tall against his best work, Dizzee’s new record captures him in incendiary form as he flows effortlessly through a collection of distinctly UK genres with unrivalled ease. Centred by swaggering flows and formidable wordplay, Dizzee’s latest body of work is yet another victory lap on what is one of the defining rap music legacies. In celebration of the album announcement, Dizzee Rascal is partnering with Amazon Music UK’s +44 brand, where he’ll be hosting a very special live-streamed event.

Although he hails from the south of France, Dombresky’s penchant for invigorating four- on-the-floor beats is pure house bliss. The DJ and producer burst onto the scene in 2016 when he arrived in Miami as Quentin Dombres, a then-unknown talent with an impressive roster of funky, feel-good tracks. Today he has become inextricably linked with industry heavyweights including Blondish, Armand van Helden, Diplo, Claptone, and MK, all of whom supported Dombresky’s early career endeavors as collaborators. With jazz-tinged, hypnotic songs like “Soul Sacrifice” earning over 50 million streams and counting, and becoming one of Beatport’s top selling artists, it’s clear that Dombresky has set himself apart from the rest. Just a few years after arriving in the States and starting his career from scratch, Dombresky has hit career milestones that most DJs only dream of, playing Lollapalooza, headlining Snowglobe and Countdown NYE, selling out famous venues including the Shrine Auditorium and the Hollywood Palladium, and growing a loyal fanbase that nets him millions of streams per month.

Exploding onto the national scene with a run of sold-out shows supporting Black Comet, Jon Toogood, and Shihad - rounded off with standout sets at Relish and the Wānaka Festival of Colour - Fiona & the Glow are poised to keep the momentum going this summer.
Expect a sharp blend of energetic indie rock, blues-tinged balladry, and intricate neo-folk, anchored by Fiona’s soulful vocals and vulnerable lyrics. Delivered with her trademark wry humour, Fiona joyfully wrenches her heart from her sleeve and hands it to the audience, still
beating. Their set is thoughtful, dynamic, and captivating - perfectly pitched for festival and arts crowds alike.

With two successful self-released singles under their belt and a highly anticipated EP release set for mid-2025 - followed by a national tour - it won’t be long before audiences around the country fall for Fiona & the Glow.

Every now & again, an extraordinary artist comes along that takes the world by storm, however, the person behind it rarely comes with the talent & knowledge of some of the biggest in the scene. Fish56Octagon embodies the essence of a true DJ sensation. Hailing from an undisclosed location somewhere in the UK, Fish56Octagon is exactly what the electronic music world needs right now; a great DJ playing great music. A walking encyclopedia of all things house, trance, garage, drum & bass, hardcore and everything in between, this DJ defines ‘taking you on a journey’ during his extended sets. Whilst you may only have heard of Fish56Octagon recently, this is an artist who has been honing his craft for years and is now ready to shine.

Born out of a fateful encounter with an episode of "Inspector Morse," where the illegal rave scene served as both inspiration and revelation, Fish56Octagon's passion for electronic music ignited at the tender age of 12. Armed with makeshift DJ gear salvaged from his parents' attic, he quickly mastered the art of beatmatching and discovered his passion for playing music to captivated audiences. Hardcore was his first love, sparked by a free XL Records DJ Mag cassette cover mount mix by Liam Howlett of the Prodigy, featuring tracks like Fowmasters' "Let it Take Control" and Jonny L's "Ansafone," he was hooked. In 1994, when hardcore became too bouncy, house music took the reins and shortly after that, it was all about garage. The tides changed over the next few years as trance, prog house, deep house and tech house all started to hold a place in his heart, with every genre influencing both his record collection and his raving experiences. From entering Club UK in Wandsworth under a fake ID at the age of 15 to witness Danny Rampling in action to his first time seeing the spider breathe fire at the infamous Arcadia Stage at Glastonbury during a Stanton Warriors set, Fish56Octagon has had more memorable raves than most people could dream of.

UK trio Gentlemens Club are at the forefront of the worldwide bass music scene, leading the next wave with their genre-blurring production & groundbreaking, raucous DJ sets. Originally existing as solo artists in the bubbling early days of dubstep; Coffi, Soloman & 50 Carrot formed Gentlemens Club in 2017 and have never looked back.

Gentlemens Club’s represents an exploration of every flavour of bass music, across 140/Dubstep, Drum & Bass, UK Garage, Bassline and everything in between. Over the last few years they have built a pedigree as one of the most exciting live acts in dance music, touring over North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan; including standout festival performances at EDC Las Vegas, Shambhala, Reading & Leeds, Rampage, Beats 4 Love & Nocturnal Wonderland among many others.

The trio are known for their boundary breaking production which pushes the limits of bass music design. Since 2017 they have featured on some of the leading labels in dance music including Atlantic, Deadbeats, Crucast, Interscope & UKF, released official remixes for the likes of Marshmello, Apashe, Saweetie, Yung Blud, Skepsis & TS7 and collaborations with Sikdope, Disrupta, Spydra, MC Dread and DJ Q among others. Over the years they’ve accrued 100mil+ online streams, with radio support and guest mixes on BBC Radio 1, BBC 1xtra & Rinse FM.

2024 was a milestone year for the trio, debuting their innovative Audio/Visual show ‘The Big Screen’ to 17,000 people at Rampage Belgium, releasing the hit single ‘Good 4 U’ with MPH which spent weeks at No.1 on the Beatport Dubstep Chart, taking their online mix series Wheels Of Steel to Tokyo, collaborating with Eksman and an official remix for Jess Glynne.

HALFQUEEN is a DJ whose sets are just as unapologetic and empowering as her presence in every space. Specializing in the genre bending sounds of global club, she's driven to connect by conjuring collective nostalgia, unbridled joy and ass shaking. Rooted in the experience of her Fijian and Pākehā bloodlines, HALFQUEEN's background and native city of Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, has influenced a confluence of sound that is ever-evolving, musically speaking, into a local and global sense of diaspora; connecting the dots between genres and islands worldwide. Known for her energetic and unpredictable curation, HALFQUEEN has etched herself into the nightlife fabric of not only Aotearoa, but underground communities everywhere. Her ability to explore different sonic worlds and transcend genre has led her to support a range of artists from YG to Sister Nancy, Cakes Da Killa to Marc Rebillet, Earthgang to Gavsborg. 2023 saw her secure a BBC Radio 1 residency and complete debut tours of Europe and East Asia, playing sets at Glastonbury, Horst Music & Arts Festival and Fabric, as well as Oil Shenzhen, Cakeshop Seoul and Circus Tokyo to name a few. Uncompromised vision, connection and care underpin her work as a DJ. Event producer and curator;her DIY QTBIPOC clubnight and platform FILTH is a manifestation of this ethos.HALFQUEEN's artistic passion lies in storytelling. Her focus is creating sets and environments where the exchange between the audience and DJ is undeniably powerful, with a higher purpose of decolonising the d-floor, uplifting marginalized communities worldwide, and highlighting the importance of the Rave in the revolution.

Supported by some of the biggest and most influential names in Drum & Bass, the young Londoner known as Kanine is living up to his potential and developing into a headline act with a long career ahead of him. Originally recognised as one of the leading names in the new wave of Jump Up producers that have helped force the sound into the mainstream, his sound is evolving all the time as he moves towards being one of the more versatile artists in the 175 BPM range.

London's finest pirate radio station Kurupt FM has been causing a stir over the last few years on radio and on TV. After starting out on YouTube with their own DIY webisodes, they caught the attention of Roughcut, the producers of The Office. Shortly after a pilot was picked up by BBC3, ‘People Just Do Nothing’ received a massive response, and Kurupt FM instantly gained a cult following. The show went on to win a BAFTA. Kurupt FM haven’t stopped there though; the boys from Brentford have just released their highly anticipated feature length film Big In Japan – hitting Number 3 in the charts upon release. On top of this, they recently released their debut album The Greatest Hits (Part1) – with features from the likes of Craig David & Big Narstie - out now via Polydor Records, the album debuted in the UK charts at Number 8.

Lady Shaka is a multifaceted DJ, music producer, and interdisciplinary artist whose rich heritage encompasses Samoan, Tokelauan, Mā'ohi (Tahitian), Māori, and Cape Verdean roots. Originally hailing from Aotearoa (New Zealand) and currently based in London, her artistic endeavors reflect both her queer identity as a fem queen and her profound connections to whenua (land) and moana (ocean). Through her innovative music and art, Lady Shaka seeks to decolonize dancefloors and re-indigenize club culture, challenging mainstream narratives with a soundscape that is deeply cultural, ancestral, and emblematic of the Pasifika experience.

In recognition of her contributions, Lady Shaka received the prestigious 'Creative New Zealand Award' at the 2023 Pacific Music Awards, celebrating her role in shaping contemporary music that transcends traditional genres within the Pacific Islander community. Her work epitomizes a seamless fusion of diverse musical influences, drawing heavily from her cultural upbringing and personal experiences.

Natty Lou is an international Drum and Bass DJ & Producer from the U.K who has graced the stages of renowned clubs and festivals worldwide. From legendary venues such as Ministry of Sound to the sun-soaked party paradise of Eden Ibiza, she has left an indelible mark on the Drum and Bass scene.

A ‘Dancefloor’ Drum & Bass arNst whose sets are packed with energy, excitement and pure adrenaline, Natty Lou fuses melodic ‘Dancefloor’ DnB with ‘Jump Up’ & ‘Neuro-funk’, thus creating a dynamic journey through Drum & Bass. Her unique blends & energetic switches create an atmosphere that is both invigorating and unforgettable, and her infectious enthusiasm and seamless mixing skills have earned her a devoted fan base. Audiences can’t get enough of her high-energy performances and unpredictable track selection.

Nice Girl (Ruby Kerkhofs) is a Kiwi-born, Naarm/Melbourne-based Producer and DJ. Her 2019 debut release with Houses in Motion was an eclectic dance floor focused 6-track EP gaining attention from Bell Towers. Later that year she released ‘Take a Step’ via Public Possession. Post-pandemic saw Nice Girl’s polar opposite with 4-track EP ‘Whistling Thorn’ incarnating organic, psychedelic and percussive sounds. Since then she has featured in New Zealand’s first Boiler Room Broadcast and released a full-length album ‘Ipsum’.

As a DJ Nice Girl is non-constrained by Genre, BPM or Trends. She has been described as “taking dance music tropes and making them weird, sometimes even hilarious, without losing sight of what makes them danceable” - Resident Advisor

Pages Layn is a four-piece rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand, known for their explosive live energy and nostalgic yet fresh take on classic rock. Formed out of three different bands in the local scene, Pages Layn blends heavy 70s-inspired riffs, pounding drums, and dynamic live performances.

Since forming, Pages Layn have quickly built a reputation as one of Dunedin’s most exciting up-and-coming live acts. They've become regulars across the student gig circuit and have headlined many gigs as well as supported a range of talented local bands, bringing their high-energy show to venues throughout the city. Earlier this year, they sold out the iconic Crown Hotel and made it to the finals of the Dig the Gig battle of the bands competition.

The band has just released their debut single ‘Roll Over’, showcasing their raw, riff-driven sound and setting the stage for their first EP, which is due out later this year.

RUDIM3NTAL first rose to prominence in 2012, with their chart-topping single, Feel the Love, and have since become one of the most popular drum and bass bands in the UK.

Over the course of their 10-year career Rudimental have sold 25M singles & 3M albums worldwide, accumulating over 5B+ streams. In the UK they have achieved x2 #1 albums & x3 #1 singles, headlined countless festivals & are both BRIT award winners & Mercury Prize nominees.

As one of the UK’s most successful dance acts of the last decade Rudimental have set the bar high… 2 x #1 albums, 3 x #1 singles, multiple chart entries, 25M singles + 3M albums worldwide, over 5B+ streams., 4 x albums, multiple world tours, headlined countless festivals and are both BRIT award winners and Mercury Prize nominees. All this has cemented their position as trailblazers with a formidable reputation for producing hit records.

Primed for a spectacular return to the R&A stage, and equipped with new material that evokes that authentic Rudimental feeling, the band are ready to let loose once again.

Santigold’s most recent album is 2022’s Spirituals which garnered acclaim from Pitchfork, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paper, The Guardian, NME and many more. She performed a punk-infused set for NPR’s Tiny Desk, with a career-spanning setlist ranging from her punk band Stiffed to Spirituals songs. A fiercely innovative artist always looking to pioneer her own path, Spirituals was the first Santigold album released on her own label Little Jerk Records. The album captures the feeling of surviving in the modern world while elevating yourself to new places.

While taking yourself to new places is core to Santigold’s outlook, at this point in her impressive career, she has always been an artist who has charted new paths in the world of pop music and beyond, breaking down barriers of genre along the way, further cementing her as an essential artist when surveying the last two decades of popular culture at large.

Deep, Dark & Techy. SUUNE brings a whole new meaning to these three words. It BEGINS... with their focus to make every show a performance, rather than just a set, through contagious energy and unheard blends. It CONTINUES... with their countless hours spent in the studio, to get that sh*t snare sounding right. It FINISHES... well, it never finishes. SUUNE are in that next wave of artists to tackle the scene and make their mark. After supporting some of DnB’s biggest artists including the likes of Camo & Krooked, Mefjus, Dimension, The Upbeats, Alix Perez, + more, performing on NZ’s biggest stages like Rhythm & Vines and Bay Dreams, and with forthcoming releases on very respectable overseas labels, SUUNE are quickly cementing their spot in the D&B scene.

Over a year since his debut single, "your song", and French producer Swimming Paul is already receiving heavy playlisting and praise from indie publications. Whether you see his endless Instagram stories mixing production or receiving a shoutout from BBC1 Introducing’s Jess Iszatt, the elusive Paul is destined for big things. And he’s just getting started.

After coming across Paul’s song "2special" on Spotify's "planet rave" playlist, I couldn’t resist messaging the producer. I picked his brain over his brilliant trance-like music, dishing about his past six singles, and talked about his musical musings. Despite being on the come-up, Paul is more down-to-earth than ever, and it was a joy learning more about the new music underway.

Returning to Rhythm and Alps by popular demand, SYNTHONY is set to create a NYE countdown that you'll never forget.

SYNTHONY reimagines the dance anthems of our lives, by remastering them to create a unique cover, that evokes nostalgia and euphoria. It’s more than a concert; it’s an experience that celebrates life, love, and music.

SYNTHONY combines the grandeur of a large-scale orchestra with the energy of iconic electronic dance anthems and reimagined classical masterpieces. Led by a precision conductor, this unique show features spine-tingling vocalists, instrumentalists, world-class DJs, and immersive lighting and visuals, creating a breathtaking and entirely captivating performance like no other.

The New Zealand alternative rock band gained attention with their debut EP Close to Home (2024), featuring the notable single ‘Feel,’ which was selected for the I Love Ugly X Holiday Records Global Compilation Vinyl (Track No. 7), showcasing artists from NZ, AU, the UK, and the US. In late 2025, Th’ Goodside will travel to Los Angeles to perform at the iconic Whisky a Go Go on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. Before returning home, they’ll record their debut album, Bridge the Gap, at the infamous Rancho De La Luna studio in Joshua Tree, California — a legendary creative outpost that has hosted the likes of Queens of the Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys, and Iggy Pop. The album is scheduled for release in late 2025. Th’ Goodside continues to collaborate with Eccles Entertainment, performing alongside leading acts from New Zealand and Australia, including South Summit, Great Gable, Summer Thieves, The Butlers, Jordan Luck, Hello Sailor, and more.

Wherever you are in the world, it’s the sound that keeps you ‘So True’. The Black Seeds have taken their distinctive homegrown sound of consciousness, community and humanity to the world, building a devoted international fanbase alongside loyal local fans, since launching their soulful roots- reggae fusion more than two decades ago. Anchored by a consistent core of band members, The Black Seeds sound celebrates a spirit of togetherness and seeing the best in the people we share our days with. Despite massive change in the way music is produced and performed, alongside seismic evolutions in the way the world communicates, The Black Seeds’ message remains resolutely focused on the power of people to make progress together. Over seven original albums, with yet more new music on the way, The Black Seeds’ primary songwriting team of Barnaby Weir and Dan Weetman deliver reflections on love, relationships, triumphs and pushing through adversity. It is music that aims to uplift and give a sense of consciousness in our changing world. It is clear The Black Seeds still have much to say; it is clear there are many who want to hear it. Over the past 25 years the band has crafted an energetic live set to emerge as one of the most recognisable and revered live acts Aotearoa has produced. Abroad, The Black Seeds is an authentic pioneer of New Zealand’s internationally-renowned roots musical movement; at home they’re as indispensable in summer as hot chips at the beach and road-trips with mates. Since forming in Wellington city in 1998, The Black Seeds have brewed their own distinctive sound of pacific funk and soul, layered on a solid foundation of dub roots-reggae.