Alice Agnes is leading the new wave of Pōneke club talent. Under the tutelage of legends like DJ Raw and Alphabethead, Alice developed a style that melds the vast possibilities of electronic music with the playful yet focused demeanour of a turntable wizard. Outside of the booth, Alice is 1/4 of Practice, a collective and event series that showcases underground sounds and celebrates local artists.

AUNTY EL from Ngāti Raukawa ki Ōtaki, began her DJ career in Pōneke before moving to Tāmaki Makaurau to dive deeper into her DJing and DJ Software Technology career at Serato. AUNTY EL loves the way DJing allows her to express her identity, while also bringing diverse communities together through the love of music. She has played at some of New Zealand’s most prolific dance music events Rhythm and Vines, Rhythm and Alps, Homegrown 2023 and 121 Festival along with MCing and Hosting events such as The Department of Arts Working Late and Boiler Room TV. AUNTY EL’s taste in music knows no bounds- Her sets span across the many dance music genres, making every set memorable and unique. AUNTY EL’s combination of skills in Hosting, MCing and DJing make an invitation to your next event a no brainer.

Combine breakbeats with new school synths, old school production methods and a disregard for the mainstream path most travelled, you get Azifm - Pure unadulterated, no bullshit Drum & Bass.
Freshly off the plane and starting his career in the UK Azi shows no sign of slowing down. Coming in with a bang in 2023, Azi releases a 6 track EP on Workforce’s Must Make Music with his widest palete yet.

Azure, Christchurch Based DJ, Producer & Promoter has been creating unique blends of dance music since 2016, over the last few years he has been leaning more towards Garage and breakbeat productions but he still has a strong foot in the door with the house & techno scene through his duo with Benjamin Murray 2XM. Together have seen world wide recognition for their productions on labels such as Sloth Boogie, Café del Mar, Dansu Discs, Bolting Bits, Of Leisure, Eton Messy and many more.

As a DJ azure has played shows in London, Ibiza, Prague and around his home country NZ playing support for the likes of Chaos in the CBD, Black Loops, Folamour, Hidden Spheres, Madam X, DJ Boring, Mall Grab, Interplanetary Criminal & Main Phase to name a few.

Beccie B is a self-confessed lover of all things four/four and beyond.

Party curator, promoter and DJ, Beccie B has taken Aotearoa by storm. Whether it be with her own high-energy, lovingly curated DJ sets, or in her role as a promoter with Sugar and Spice, her collective that pushes the sound of local and international female, femme and non-binary musical artists within the music industry. 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 Mall Grab, Skin On Skin, Chaos in the CBD to Frank Booker and CC:Disco!, her catalog runs deep. The Summer of 2022/23 saw Becca take things to a new level, playing multiple festival shows throughout Aotearoa including Hidden Lakes, Rhythm & Vines, the Golden Run, as well as promoting her own Sugar & Spice stage at Rhythm & Alps. Outside of festivals, she also supported Fatboy Slim on multiple dates, and supported Flume at their sold-out Spark Arena show.

Benee is a New Zealand singer-songwriter whose music is a mix of pop, soul, and electronica. She has been praised for her unique sound and her ability to connect with her audience. Her biggest hit single is "Supalonely", which reached number one in New Zealand and Australia and number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. She released her debut album, Hey U X, in 2020. Benee will be playing her only New Zealand show of the summer at Rhythm and Alps festival in Wanaka from December 29 to 31, 2023. This is a rare opportunity to see this talented artist live in her home country.

Belfast-born/London-based duo Bicep (Matt McBriar & Andy Ferguson) are childhood friends who bonded over a shared love of dance music. In the decades since first meeting, aged 8, Bicep have become one of the world’s most avidly appreciated curators & producers of electronic music.

Recently hailed by the BBC as “one of the biggest names in UK dance”, Bicep continue to cement themselves as one of the defining global electronic acts of our times. Their most recent release “Water” was described as nothing short of “anthemic” by Mixmag, & saw Billboard opine that the duo “consistently creates some of the most powerful electronic atmospheres on the market”, as well as commending their “mind-blowing live performances.”

In 2022 Bicep played their biggest UK Live shows to date with back-to-back performances at London’s 10k capacity Alexandra Palace — both of which sold out in just 5 minutes — a headline arena-tour throughout Europe including Zenith Paris, Lotto Arena Antwerp & UFO Velodrom Berlin, & a run of high-profile festival & headline shows across North America. They will also embark on a sold-out tour of Australia in the new year including stops in Sydney, Melbourne, & Brisbane.

Bicep released their hotly anticipated second album, ‘Isles’, in January 2021, which debuted at #2 on the UK Official Albums Chart & #1 on the UK Official Vinyl Albums Chart, earning the duo 2x BRITs nominations in the process.

Bontempo roughly translates to ‘good time’, and there’s a lot in a name. The DJ alias of Wellington-born, Auckland-based Bonnie Ryan-Vance has been on everyone’s lips, despite her relatively short career, and for good reason. Bonnie - who lives by the music motto “there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure” - is known for flouting the norm. Her sets are a captivating, high energy trip through a range of genres, which has made her a favourite for dancers across the nation.

The last year saw performances at many of Aotearoa’s top events, including Flamingo Pier, Splore, Rhythm and Alps, NestFest, That Weekend, and Rhythm and Vines. Bonnie’s vast music knowledge is evident in her sets, and she hopes to reflect the same in her own productions; a process she is exploring currently.

One of the next wave of young wāhine DJs making a splash in the scene, Button B (aka Bethan Madoc) has been steadily racking up appearances in the 4 years since taking up mixing. From international support for the likes of Artificial Intelligence, IMANU and Unglued to showcasing her skills at festivals such as Rolling Meadows, Mardi Gras, Hidden Lakes and Bay Dreams.

With inspiration coming from the likes Fixate, Amoss, and Nectax, Button B brings an eclectic blend of subgenres, from 140 bpm to all the flavours of Drum & Bass. Expect her high-energy, evolving sets to feature earth-shaking jungle, techy minimalism, forward looking halftime, and everything in between, all delivered with an expertise beyond her years.

Dominick Martin aka Calibre is the 1st exclusively Irish Drum and Bass artist.

Classically trained in violin, he dropped this for drums and began playing in various bands, before finding early Detroit techno and house. His inspiration around that time is said to wander around the likes of Kenny Larkin, Carl Craig, Juan Atkins, the Orb.

His brother introduced Calibre to drum and bass and jungle, which at first he couldn’t follow the pattern as he felt it was too relentless and 'beaty', and so at that point he preferred four to the floor drumbeats from the US house style.

From there he's developed on slowly but surely to become an accomplished producer.

Since his early work for Dublin label Quadrophonic in 1998, Calibre has always delivered a sound that delves below the all too often unsatisfying drum and bass surface.

His ability to bring a warm, natural feel to the digital landscape of drum and bass raised interest from Radio 1's Fabio, leading to a critically acclaimed double album in 2001, entitled 'Musique Concrete' released on Fabio's Creative Source imprint.

Since then Calibre has released for labels such as Soul:R, including collaboration work under the Mist:i:Cal moniker with the Manchester duo Marcus Intalex and ST Files (together MIST). Other label contributions have included CIA, 31, Defunked, V and Critical.

Remixes have also been a heavy outlet for Calibre, with commissions from the likes of High Contrast, Badmarsh & Shri and american R&B-singer Jaheim, to name but a few.

In 2003 Calibre's own vision, Signature records, has come to light. This imprint is the home for his own prolific studio output, offering an unprecedented freedom to experiment and release music on his own terms. Calibre's project with ST Files under the St.Cal moniker saw its first release on Soul:R in September 2004 with 'Red Light/Little Man'.

2005 has truly been the year of Calibre. Spending less time djing and more time in the studio he was able to finalise his second album, entitled 'Second Sun', the first for his label Signature.

2005 also marked the return of the St.Cal production partnership with their 12" 'Losing Ground/Henshaw Dub' on Soul:R. This was a first taste of the forthcoming Mist:i:cal LP project which is being worked on at the moment. The LP will feature tracks from Marcus Intalex, ST Files and Calibre in their various combinations and is due for release on Soul:R.

Channel Tres blends the drive of Detroit techno and the silky-smooth grooves of Chicago house with the snarl of West Coast rap. His music is no longer a secret between dance DJs (even if they wished it had stayed that way). Even as artists like Drake and Beyonce are venturing into dance music, Channel Tres has been touted as the impetus for house music’s resurgence in pop music by outlets including BET, Billboard, V, Highsnobiety, The Ringer, and more. He’s toured globally, from major festivals to sold-out arenas, and found fans in everyone from Elton John to Tyler, the Creator. For Channel, music is about reconnecting with his own history. He’s recently collaborated with industry mainstays and buzzy up-and-comers including Robyn, Honey Dijon, Tove Lo, Mura Masa, and Shygirl. His 2020 EP i can’t go outside debuted in Spotify’s Top 10 US Album Debuts with features from Tyler, the Creator and Tinashe. The project paved the way for groundbreaking growth. In 2022, Channel Tres made his Coachella debut before embarking on a nearly sold-out debut run of US headline tour dates, including three sold-out hometown shows at The Fonda in Los Angeles. He is currently traversing through Europe on a fully sold-out run of headline shows. Channel’s most recent feat is his EP Real Cultural Shit, a five-track ode to community and staying true to yourself. Please believe that “the technicolor world that he built for the genre is breathtaking…”

Born from a desire to play together, Communicate is the brainchild of Tāmaki Makaurau based DJs Cyril Orson and

Heylady.

These two stalwarts of the New Zealand scene have been ferreting away rhythm for well over 50 years between

them, and they’ve been playing for just as long. Take a dip into the vaults of two minds who collect music which has

stood the test of time, as well as showcasing the freshest cuts from across the world.

Communicate is a no holds barred exploration of four to the floor, expect elements of broken beat, garage,

electronica, punk and expect it all put together by two humans who can’t live without the harmony they breathe.

Music is the one true universal language, it’s how we communicate.

Disrupta is a British drum and bass producer and DJ who has been making waves in the scene since his debut in 2019. He is known for his heavy, minimal sound, which has been praised by critics and fans alike. He has released music on some of the biggest labels in the scene, including Hospital Records, V Recordings, and Born on Road. Disrupta has won several awards for his music, including 'Best Breakthrough DJ' at the Drum & Bass Awards 2021. He has also toured extensively, playing at some of the biggest festivals in the world, such as Boomtown Fair, Let It Roll, and Hospitality in the Woods.

Christchurch DJ/ Producer Emilie is vastly proving a force to be reckoned with in the UKG scene Christchurch and beyond, with no slowing down in sight.

With the success of her debut garage single ‘Generations’, a Speed garage/ bassline based track. To date the track has been playlisted and featured on the well known radio station George FM, charted top 4 with NZ official music hottest hits charts and a Shazam tender, it's exciting to see what is to come from Emilie.

In her short time as an artist she’s already had the opportunity to play at two festivals and support some amazing artists to name a few favourites; Effy, Main Phase, Interplanetary Criminal and Loods.

2023 and beyond you’ll be seeing a lot more of Emilie as she rises to the top.

Fat Freddy’s Drop is internationally regarded as one of the world’s finest live draws. The seven piece band has navigated its way from the incubator of sunshine reggae through a colour-saturated field of soul psychedelia before swerving onto a desolate Detroit superhighway at night. This euphoric vibe demands to be heard live, a potent mixture of jazz virtuosity and diaphragm-wrecking digital sonics.

These influences have not only been formed by the band’s individual predilections, but also experiences on the road. Fat Freddy’s appearance at Detroit’s Movement festival in 2006 was a watershed moment for the band. The hi-tek soul movement stoked producer DJ Mu’s love of analog techno, balancing and fusing vocalist Dallas Tamaira’s adoration of soul and reggae with the band’s collective passion for Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Disco, House, Post Punk and Balearic oddities.

Flame is a Christchurch born-and-raised DJ who has been making an imprint on the local scene. His high-energy mixes and destructive doubles have shown the heat he loves to throw down, and the fluency of his mixing between DnB sub-genres speaks to a true passion for the music. Boom Box will be Flame’s first festival, and he’s prepared to burn the house down.

Geo, Also known as Georgia Wallace, is a name that has been making noise in the NZ Drum and Bass scene and has truly cemented herself as one of the most exciting producing and DJ talents in New Zealand since making her debut in 2020.

Geo’s rise has been truly remarkable and stems from the high energy that she pours into her performances and DJ sets. Now dabbling in the music production side of things, her profile as an artist is set to grow even further towards the back end of 2022 and throughout 2023.

Her growing reputation as one NZ’s most exciting drum and bass exports has seen her play alongside the likes of (name all keynote internationals)

Geo’s personality and skills as a performer has seen her at some of New Zealand’s biggest events and festivals such as Rolling Meadows, Mayhem, Urban Jungle, USCA Big Doof while also notching up a booking at Summer Sounds 2022.

As the young producer and DJ looks towards 2023 things look like they are continuing to pick up rather than slowing down as Geo is preparing to expand her sound to the North Island and showcase her brand new music and sound that she has been working on to electrify crowds in NZ and soon beyond…

Hellcat Speedracer pave the way with a mind-bending rave beats . The duo, Oliver and Alex, formed their love of techno and 90's/2000's music over recent years with their passion blooming into the project we see today. On a mission to reinvigorate the world and live-music scene with their passion for live-techno music.

Home Brew are one of Aotearoa’s most beloved hip-hop groups, rising to equal parts greatness and infamy through their extensive run of EPs through the early 2010s and culminating in their now-classic #1 self-titled debut. Their aggressively DIY ethos has endeared them to many in the New Zealand Hip-Hop music scene, and they have cemented their place in history as one of the country's most authentic, uncompromising acts.

Rising to the spotlight at the age of just 16 with his brutalist style of music, IMANU has developed his presence on the scene as one of the greats. Now in his 20’s, he’s already had releases on significant labels such as Deadbeats, UKF and VISION. He's remixed the likes of Apashe, TOKiMONSTA and What So Not & Skrillex and already collaborated with the likes of Noisia, KUČKA, Pham and josh pan. IMANU released his debut EP “UNFOLD” on Deadbeats in 2022, and has over 6 million streams on Spotify alone.

Coming down from the mountains, Representing the West Coast and Having been mining for a seam of heavy bass for some time, Its reported these two grey beards have unearthed some treats from deep deep under Aotearoa, bringing a mixture of bass heavy house and stepping DnB to your ear holes.

Kadyn Webster Auckland, New Zealand. Follow. Coming straight from the afterhours, New Zealand's Kadyn Webster is solidifying his brand of techno and Breaks in his home country and beyond with sheer distinction, having a superb rapport with dance floors and its enthusiasts alike.

Kaylee Bell is a New Zealand country pop singer-songwriter originally from Waimate, on the South Island of New Zealand. She is known for her catchy melodies and her relatable lyrics.

Bell was born in 1989 or 1990. She started playing guitar at the age of 12 and began writing songs at the age of 14. She won the Toyota Star Maker award in Australia in 2013, and was the first New Zealand-born artist to win since Keith Urban in 1990. She released her debut studio album, Heart First, later that year.

Bell has placed multiple singles in the Top 10 of the Australian Country Music Charts. She is currently the 'Most Streamed Female Country Artist' in Australia. Her second album, Silver Linings was released in November 2021. Bell opened for Brad Paisley on his World Tour NZ show late 2022 alongside Australian country singer Morgan Evans and was support act for Ed Sheeran on his Mathematics World Tour in 2023.

No stranger to the Ōtautahi scene, Kravis over the last year has built up a reputable name for herself. No stranger to dabblin’ in the bassier side of life, her multi-genre selections will know how to get you two-stepping!

Loefah is one of the last true pioneers of a British dance genre as one of the founders of dubstep, but his musical influences span a multitude of genres from Chicago House to true hardcore.
Both his original productions and Dj sets are orchestrated by an acute knowledge of how to take people on an experience.His productions are known to be minimal and dark but he effortlessly delivers intricate joy into a track too. He’s been in the game for 20 years but also understands and has a deep love for music prior to the electronic musical evolution of the rave scene. Big boss founder of iconic South London dance music label Swamp 81, he has bought through and continues to bring through some of the most exciting names in UK dance music and has himself had releases on a multitude of labels from Deep Medi Music to Big Apple Records. Loefah has toured the world a few times over, every time understanding how to light up a dance floor with a knowledge attributed by years of knowing what sounds good and of course, a strong sense of style which can’t be taught.

Chinese Daughter is a deep lover of music and has a wicked ear. To put it simply - she gets it. South London born and raised, she grew up surrounded by electronic music, originally connecting to the rave front right of the speaker at Cable on Bermondsey St. An avid lover of vinyl she collects everything from Hardcore to Acid House but is especially known for her vinyl-only Jungle sets and is one of the biggest breakthrough DJ’s on the scene. The past year Chinese Daughter has lit up the dance floor at London institutions from Fabric and Village Underground to Pickle Factory and Corsica Studios with a fresh energy and heavy bass line.A resident of the absolutely iconic Kool fm and Rinse fm with the Swamp 81 gang. she is very ready to rally in AUS & NZ, intertwining the classic Swamp 81 sound with faster bpm. Expect bass-led old and new jungle and breaks with everything in-between.

As far as grime goes, it’s a continuous topic that sparks controversy from both the older generation and gen-z. Some may say it died out, however, Snowy is one of the many emcees that’s still pushing its vigorous energy and shell-worthy bars to the forefront of Black British music … SNOWY.
With a catalogue accommodating over 10 years in the game, Snowy has always pushed the musical boundaries, continued to reinvent himself and never been afraid to use his voice, resulting in his sound being both experimental and fearless.
Collaborating with some of the most innovative names from various genres, including Sleaford Mods’, Jason Williamson, Sumgii and Sam Binga, he has been a regular with notable platforms including DJ Mag, Complex and Rinse FM. His latest EP ‘SIRIUS’ is undoubtedly one of his most ambitious projects to date seeing him collaborate with varying producers who each bring their own unique style to the project.
Using this EP to further demonstrate his witty bars, explosive ad-libs, and all-round presence, ‘SIRIUS’ is set to be another staple project in his trajectory. Gaining great support over the years from Complex, BBC Radio 1Xtra, Rinse FM, DJ Mag, Mike Skinner, Idris Elba and more, this isn’t the last you’ll hear from Snowy!

Lucy, playing some of the largest festivals in Aotearoa, she is the bearer of large beats and even larger smiles. Whether headlining her own shows, supporting the likes of Cut Snake and Hybrid minds or on residency at Rhythm and Vines Goose Club, she is a certified party starter.

MYBABY is a Dutch-New Zealand band from Amsterdam. Their music is a mix of blues, country and funk. MYBABY was founded in 2012 by previous members of the Amsterdam soul band The Souldiers. MYBABY are Cato van Dijck (lead vocals, bass and violin), her brother Joost van Dijck (drums), and Daniel 'Dafreez' Johnston (guitars).

The band was discovered in their early years by the PR-Manager of bass player Larry Graham (Sly & the Family Stone, Graham Central Station, Prince). In 2012, he performed together with the band during his Dutch tour, including Paradiso and the North Sea Jazz Club. In 2013, their debut album My Baby Loves Voodoo! got released on jazz label Embrace Recordings.

MYBABY has toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States. They have also played at some of the biggest festivals in the world, such as Glastonbury (UK), Isle of Wight (UK), Sziget (HU), Fusion (DE), Exit (RS), Lowlands (NL) and Pinkpop (NL).

MYBABY is a talented band with a unique sound. They are sure to continue to win fans with their energetic live shows and their catchy songs.

Nice Girl is a D.J. and producer hailing from New Zealand.
Over the past 3 years she has made a name for herself as one of the most exciting producers out there. Releasing a string of EP‘s and her debut full length titled „Ipsum“ a wild 15 track long ride that has been paraphrased as „mind boggling, tongue in cheek, spiritual & danceable“ by RA. Her latest outing on Public Possession included the track „Take Me Home“ which is featured on the current edition of „Cafe Del Mar“ a particularly cheeky (guilty) pleasure for both the artist and her home label Public Possession. It also excellently shows how versatile Ruby is, serving just about anything from ultra trippy, psychedelic, trancelike electronics to bouncy vocal house or soothing trip hop. In the fall of 2023 her highly anticipated follow up to „Ipsum“ is going to be out. Ruby‘s second Album titled „UPP“ is more lighthearted compared to its predecessor, as she moves away from the somewhat darker, earthy tones of „Ipsum“ creating a fun, quirky, bleepy and fast universe where pitched vocals meet breakbeats and cosmic melodies.
When Nice Girl D.J.s, she‘s digging deep, playing heady, tripped out house and techno never forgetting what a dance floor should be all about: the fun!

What you get when a group of mates, with a shared love of songwriting, religiously escape reality to create sounds together. Their music, which expresses a deep sense of storytelling, draws from various influences. Each performance is a journey guaranteed to envelop you in romanticism, to the ever-evolving backdrop of a thumping sonic experience. With elements of alternative, folk, and indie rock, they also utilise groove-based rhythms with psychedelic undertones to keep your feet moving & your shoulders rolling.

Their listenership on Spotify has snowballed in a short period since their first release in Dec 2019, growing to over 130,000 monthly listeners. Their music has reached over 4 million streams on Spotify, with two singles making the Official NZ Hot Singles Charts.
Singles including “1999”, “Some Nights” and “Say No More” have been played on rotation by Radio Hauraki, The Edge and ZM over the past two years, while other singles have also been selected by NZ on air for their New Tracks compilations.

NO.R.F.O is a Wanaka local that is heavily influenced by the Uk electronic music scene playing a wide variety of genres from ambient tracks to garage/bassline/breaks.

Ocean Alley have captivated audiences around the world with their infectious melody lines and memorable blend of psychedelic-surf-rock.

October 2022 saw the release of the bands fourth album 'Low Altitude Living'. The album showcases why Ocean Alley continue on their unstoppable rise as one of Australia’s most exciting musical exports. As Baden explains, “Low altitude, being by the beach is where we all have the most peace. So naming the album Low Altitude Living made a lot of sense. The title of the album doesn’t necessarily represent any one song in particular, or tie them all together. But it does tie our band to the music. I feel like it’s more of a title that describes why we sound like Ocean Alley.”

Their track 'Confidence' took out top spot in the triple j Hottest 100 of 2018, with their acclaimed second album ‘Chiaroscuro’ certified gold in Australia & New Zealand.

Paige Julia is a New Zealand electronic music producer and DJ from Wellington. She is known for her dark and atmospheric sound, which has been praised by critics and fans alike.

Julia started DJing in 2011, playing drum and bass or house music for friends in house parties and the odd small club show. She started learning to write and compose electronic music in 2014, and her debut album, Morphling, was released in 2021.

Julia's music has been featured on several compilation albums, and she has toured extensively throughout New Zealand. She has also played at some of the biggest electronic music festivals in the world, such as Dimensions Festival (Croatia), Boom Festival (Portugal), and Time Warp (Germany).

Otautahi based DJ producer Patella has worked hard to imprint themselves as a staple within the local DJ scene over the past few years. Recognised for their excellent selections and grade A mixing ability - Patella brings a minimal groovy vibe with a touch of afro and acid, sure to keep you on your toes. Released on Rays Records and Club Unique and a weekly Wednesday night show host on RDU. Definitely not a set to be missed.

Just in time for the grand re-opening of Australia’s dance floors and festival stages, Peking Duk, the dance music duo made up of Canberra natives Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles, are back with brand new music that builds on their back catalogue of absolute bangers.

With a discography that features platinum single after platinum single – from the ARIA Award-winning, four-times platinum single ‘High’ (2014), which was the #1 most played track on triple j that year while coming it at #2 in the Hottest 100, to the triple-platinum witching hour anthem ‘Stranger’ ft. Swedish artist Elliphant (2016), which won them another ARIA and has since racked up over 50 million Spotify streams, and ‘Fake Magic’ (2017), featuring vocals by Aussie songstress AlunaGeorge to ‘Fire’ (2018), the four-time platinum track that is, quite literally, pure fire – the Peking Duk boys have unabashedly earned themselves a reputation as Australia’s most beloved, most bonkers electronic music act.

The bootleg remixes they cut their teeth producing as teens (they burst onto the scene with a American indietronica band Passion Pit’s hit single ‘Take A Walk’) have led the best mates to playing some of the biggest festival stages in Australia and around the world. But the best is yet to come: Their new music slaps just as hard as the hasty singles that caused us to fall in love with the Duks in the first place.

This June will see Hyde and Styles drop ‘Chemicals’, a big, bold, atmospheric hit that combines all the signatures of a classic Duk hit: “It’s got the emotion, the euphoria and the party,” says Styles. “It’s really a quintessential Duk song and we’re excited to bring people some of that.”

‘Chemicals’ is a tune about being in an abusive relationship. As the Duks explain, the object of that relationship could be anything: A person, a substance, maybe even an unhealthy snack. But the track’s energy and electricity, which makes you want to listen to it again and again, belies its more sincere subject matter.

Because the Duks like to work when inspiration strikes, rather than forcing it, the first draft of ‘Chemicals’ was written on a rainy day in Melbourne in under eight hours. Like most Duk tracks, it started out as one thing – a melancholic ballad – and ended up shape shifting into this big, hard-hitting dance hall tune.

‘Chemicals’ is an anthem Australia’s post-Covid festivals should be warned about, because, to use the preferred terminology of Reuben Styles himself, ‘hooley dooley’ it’s going to go off. And after a year of no dancing, we can’t imagine those crazy Peking Duk fans leaving anything on the floor.

And that’s not even the end of it. The back end of 2021 is shaping up to be a large year for Peking Duk, with more tracks to follow and a live show that promises to be at least 20 per cent better than their last (the mind boggles). And just like their fans, after being deprived of a sweaty band room for quite some time, the Duks are locked, loaded and ready to remind us what immersing ourselves in a true party anthem feels like. Buckle up.

Originally from Stockholm, Pernilla aka ‘Pino’ moved to Aotearoa/New Zealand to pursue her passion for nature and outdoor sports in 2008. Attending her first rave shortly thereafter, she discovered a latent love for electronic music and NZ’s outdoor dance party scene, leading to her jumping behind the decks a few short years later.

Pino is renowned for her high energy sets with rollicking techno bass lines layered with

lashings of house and deeper grooves, alongside tech and indie, all infused with old-school rave influences. She’s a regular feature at some of NZ’s biggest outdoor festivals including Rhythm & Alps, Twisted Frequency, Luminate, Splore, Shipwrecked, Taniwha’s Den, Rolling Meadows, playing alongside legends such as Out Of Sorts, Body Ocean, Made in Paris, Sanoi, Logan Baker, Hey Lady and Mamadafunk.

Pino recently launched her own evets called Dysfunctional Disco, showcasing some of Aotearoa’s top DJ talent. She also has a regular House music collaboration called Casual Rehab, with accomplished Kiwi DJ and producer, Warp. Pino believes that music and dance has the power to connect, heal and expand consciousness, describing it as “sustenance for the soul”.

Having recently made his inaugural outing on Brainfeeder with “Aphelion EP”, British producer Ross From Friends aka Felix Clary Weatherall returns with his debut album, “Family Portrait”, on Flying Lotus’s label.With a handful of revered 12”s under his belt via Breaker Breaker, Lobster Theremin, Distant Hawaii, Magicwire and a 10” on Molten Jets. “Family Portrait” showcases Weatherall’s ability to shift and evolve, moving from the world of lo-fi to the world of FlyLo, demonstrating a versatility exemplified by the ease in which he can switch between playing shows with Little Dragon and holding down a peak-time slot in Berghain’s Panorama Bar.

Enlisting the skills of two friends to build out his arrangements into a live show, John Dunk on sax and keys and Jed Hampson on electric guitar, the band have been touring extensively at venues and festivals around the world including The Roundhouse, BBC Maida Vale Studios for Radio 1’s Residency, Primavera Sound and Parklife to name a few.

His affiliation with music came through his dad, who built up a sound system in the 1980s and toured it in a van to various squat parties around Europe—and it wasn't long before Weatherall's own experiments began. He divided his time between making music in bands and solo work, operating under a slew of different aliases, before becoming Ross From Friends in 2012.

New Zealand electronic duo SACHI debuted in the early 2010s with a breezy future bass sound inspired by artists such as Flume and Ryan Hemsworth. Their '90s house and 2000s trap influences were heard on early efforts Your EP (2014) and Lunch with Bianca (2016).

Auckland-bred musicians Nick Chrisp and Will Thomas met in primary school, playing in indie punk bands before discovering hip-hop and electronic music in their early teens. Once they created SACHI, they began recording early demos, which they sent to high-profile artists Skrillex, Baauer, and Steve Aoki. However, it was a chance run-in with Diplo that finally gave them their big break: after waiting outside a restaurant for the producer to emerge, they managed to toss a USB of their music into an opened car window. Months later, Diplo played one of their tracks on his BBC radio show.

From there, SACHI's exposure grew. The debut set Your EP arrived in 2014, soon followed by 2016's Lunch with Bianca, which included the track "South Central" with Duckwrth. In 2017, they issued a pair of singles: "Lowkey" with Chicago MC Mick Jenkins and "Shelter" with vocalist NIKA. The next year, they released "Hollywood Angel" with E^ST.

Sam Wave is Sam Mehrtens. He makes music and films that explore the obscurities and beauty of you.

Sam records and writes his music in a home studio in the mountains of Arrowtown, New Zealand. He immerses himself in the full process; producing, mixing, playing, singing ... it’s fun and all teaches him different ways of approaching his writing.

“Instead of trying to be Miles Davis, try and be the best trumpet” ... something Sam wrote. It's how he goes about his art.

Sam Wave is supported live by a fantastic team of uniquely talented individuals to play the music. It's a high energy, modern romantic experience.

A significant presence in Ōtautahi’s nightlife scene since 2014, Scheme’s productions and selections reflect a long standing love affair with dance music. Influenced by a plethora of genres and sounds, recent sets have focused on a faster more broken fusion of house, techno, breaks and electro. Whilst firmly secured in the dance floor, emotive and melancholic tones tie together the wide spectrum of audio showcased in his Dj sets.

Past radio shows on Rdu (Headspace, Crooked Lidz), Londons Musicbox Radio (Beat-mission), and 2 Rinse Fm guest slots chronicle a clear evolution in style and taste.

More recently, Scheme and long time collaborator Azure have established Feeling Blue, the once infamous party series, into a record label, with the intention to showcase productions from themselves and other local artists.

Based in Naarm/Melbourne, Séarlait has made a name for herself by performing at renowned revenues like Revolver Upstairs, Glamorama, ATET and Killing Time, to name a few.

With a deep passion for underground dance music, Séarlait’s playful yet carefully curated approach to blending breaks, electro, house and techno sounds is turning heads amongst labels such as Steel City Dance Discs and MauMau.

As well as her frequent live performances, her bouncy and uplifting sound is showcased monthly at her long-term radio residency at Bloop London, ‘Our Ears Only’; a versatile monthly display of her favorite selections of both old, new and forthcoming releases. Expect to see Séarlait’s ascent in the Australian underground scene in the next year.

From early beginnings listening to hard house & hard trance, Shredder fell in love with DNB in the early 2000s, at the legendary New Zealand Venue. Christchurch’s most famed The Ministry played a major part in shaping the early love affair with electronic music. pushed him to learn to purchase his first set of technics 1210s. It has been Shredder's mission to find the finest cuts and bring the most well-balanced mix and blend to the dancefloor.

Sigma is a British drum and bass DJ and record production duo consisting of Cameron James "Cam" Edwards and Joseph Aluin "Joe" Lenzie. They formed in 2003 in Leeds, England, and have released seven studio albums, including their debut album, Life Changing, in 2010. They have won several awards, including two Drum & Bass Awards for Best Producer and Best Single. They have toured extensively throughout the world, and have played at some of the biggest festivals, such as Glastonbury and Tomorrowland. Their music is known for its energetic and melodic sound, and they have been credited with helping to popularize drum and bass music.

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.

A truly unique and immersive experience, SYNTHONY is a celebration of the last 30 years of electronic dance music, backed by the full might of a large-scale full orchestra, directed by the precision of the conductor, spine-tingling vocalists and world-class DJs, accompanied by dynamic lighting and visual show. A truly immersive experience, there is nothing else like it.

SYNTHONY takes the audience on a journey back through their most memorable electronic experiences, track after track, fans are taken down memory lane and celebrate dance music that is embedded into their subconscious. Tracks from Avicii, Eric Prydz, Fatboy Slim, Fisher and more, and fronted by exceptional and iconic local Australian and New Zealand vocalists.

Over four years SYNTHONY has gone from one sell-out show in Auckland to annual New Zealand-wide sell-out tours and a full multi-city outdoor Australian Tour in 2021.

Meet Tenze, a seasoned veteran of the club circuit with long-standing residencies at Suburbia & Catacombs in Dunedin. He has gained a reputation for his proficiency behind the decks, delivering genre-bending high-energy sets. From Rhythm & Alps to Bay Dreams North, he has rocked stages both across the country and internationally at Spring Break Fiji. With over 40 international support slots, this Dunedin selector is not one to be missed!

Yams, a rising star of Ōtautahi's garage music scene, is a dynamic and innovative selector with a solid foundation in house music. With a distinctive style that fuses lively garage beats with heavy-hitting rhythms, Yams creates a musical experience that will get you grooving.

With a track record of successful performances, Yams has already established herself in the scene. She has played support for Silk, Yung Singh, X Club, Holy Goof, and Conducta, and has wowed audiences at major music festivals such as Bay Dreams, Netsky & Friends, and UCSA Mardi Gras.

Yams' sound can best be described as the musical equivalent of the crisp and tangy flavour of a yam vegetable. Her refreshingly original approach to music is invigorating, and her ability to connect with audiences through her unique sound is undeniable.

An open format DJ, Singh’s sets can vary in genre from Garage, UK Funky to grime, jungle and DnB mixed with Punjabi folk, to sweet, nostalgic trance or hip-hop, and everything in between. “People are like: how am I supposed to define this guy?” Singh chuckles. “I am never going to allow myself to get boxed in” – if the last 2 years are anything to go by, expect the unexpected at a Yung Singh set.

Across 2021, for which he was awarded DJ Mag’s ‘Breakthrough DJ of the Year’, he curated a string of viral moments, from an era-defining Boiler Room set to a spontaneous collaboration with singer Raf Saperra at Fabric that now sits in UK club folklore. Singh’s output has helped to re-energise the British Punjabi and South Asian music scene - with several stand-out performances at South Asian focused events cementing his position at the forefront of this resurgence.

Hailing from Otautahi/Christchurch, 1 Drop Nation has become one of Aotearoa’s must-see acts with an electrifying live show that engages the crowd from Start to finish.
Their unique blend of Roots/Rock/Funk & Reggae brings a fresh vibe to the music scene in Aotearoa and will have you feeling all sorts of good.

Currently teamed up with one of Aotearoa's Top producers, Dr Lee Prebble (L.A.B, The Black Seeds, KORA, Trinity Roots), 1 Drop Nation have just finished recording their 2nd Studio Album in Wellington at Surgery Studios which is due to Drop Later this year (2023).

They have played music festivals all around the country, have completed a national tour and supported some of Aotearoa’s finest acts.

Growing up in small-town New Zealand, electronic producer Jack Laven, aka 33 Below, started playing around with music software, as a new creative outlet. Fast forward a couple of years and 33 Below is quickly becoming a familiar name in the vocabulary of electronic music fans around the world.

From DnB to emotional UKG, 33 Below has been pushing the envelope and developing his sound over the past couple of years, which has been presented in the form of his debut EP ‘Motions’. The project was released on Th3rd Brain Records, accompanied by a plethora of visual content. The project featured singles including the liquid DnB ‘Keep You As A Memory’, hooky UKG ‘Next to Me’ and emotional garage track ‘Cycles’.

2023 see's 33 Below evolving his sound and pushing his mixed-genre sound to the front. His first release of 2023 was his garage remix of Odd Mob’s club hit ‘LEFT TO RIGHT’, which has already caught the attention of Disclosure, What So Not, DJ EZ, and AC Slater. This was quickly followed by a collaboration with San Francisco based producer demotapes on the lush 'sedatives', as well as an official remix of SILK's breakout single 'Quiver', and Venbee and Rudimental’s ‘die young’.

As well as radio support from DJ’s and stations around the globe, 33 has been expanding his audience through unique and hard hitting live shows including festival shows in New Zealand and the UK, supporting Fred Again.. on his only NZ show, selling out headline shows, and will soon be joining RL Grime on an 18 date tour of the US.

The rest of the year will see the release of 33 Below’s sophomore EP, with the first single ‘PROTECTA’ out now. The project has been put together across multiple continents, seen Jack move to the other side of the world, and work with some incredibly talented collaborators.