Having established herself as one of the most exciting producers in drum ‘n’ bass’ next generation, [IVY] - despite her moniker - remains impervious to being put in any box. A self-confessed “lover of the mash-up”, this 170 BPM bright spark has a knack for connecting all-out house euphoria, slamming techno, riotous donk, mid-noughties floor-fillers and hardcore, with some signature jungle wobble - piquing the interest of the rave world and beyond.

[IVY] credits her hybrid electronic knowledge with her love of European “core” from her teenage years in Brittany, France. With a lack of "anything to do'' in the sleepy, rural peninsula, at around the age of 13-14 [IVY] began attending free parties - before progressing to spending every penny she had on going to hardstyle raves in The Netherlands at 16. Things changed when she arrived in the UK to attend university in Bristol; having a long-held love of drum ‘n’ bass, [IVY] found inspiration from the 4x4 hybrid sound of the city’s underground scene - enchanted by its tongue-in-cheek, lighthearted aspect in comparison to its darker European cousin. It wasn’t until later that she made the transition from audience to performer, learning her craft - at first - from a USB Numark mixer that a friend received as a Christmas present. She admits that it was around “a year” before she gained the confidence to play in front of a crowd, securing her first booking at Bristol’s infamous-but-beloved former nightspot, Blue Mountain. It, unfortunately, would prove to be one of the last before COVID-19 hit.

 [IVY] shifted her focus to production, learning the basics of Logic before being taken under the wing of minimal drum ‘n’ bass label Overview, then offered the Hospital Records mentorship - who set her up with “invaluable” tutorials. Drip-feeding her releases across social media, she slowly but surely developed a following - securing a number of lusted-after bookings just in time for lockdown to end and clubs/festivals to open once more. Now, she’s pushing the boundaries of the purist, male-centric drum ‘n’ bass scene within which she operates - demonstrating a keen ability to mould together influences from across the spectrum of dance music. Inspired by 4x4 drum ‘n’ bass pioneers such as Sub Focus, Dimension and Mandidextrous - even going b2b regularly with the latter at major festivals.

Bad Birds are the sassy all-female DJ duo Little Bird and Baddie. Known as "Queens of the holy bass," their powerful sound fuses deep, dark rollers, ragga, jungle, and neuro/dance floor Drum & Bass.

Born from sound system culture, Bad Birds quickly became fixtures on the underground circuit. Their rise has led to appearances on major shows, including The Audiology tours for DNB Allstars and Dimension, and the Cream Shogun 20 Year’ show. They have supported a killer lineup of headliners such as Metrik, State of Mind, The Upbeats, Trei, and Vibe Chemistry. Want to know more? Check out their instagram for all upcoming shows including the Sota State of the Art 3.0 Aus/NZ Tour. Together and solo. These birds are flying.

bari is the musical project of Wellington, New Zealand-based producer and DJ Isaiah Barry. At just 19 years old, bari has developed a distinctive sound that blends soulful grooves, contemporary jazz influences and deep house rhythms.

Entirely self-produced, his productions balance live instrumentation with the energy of the club, drawing on an appreciation for jazz, soul, disco and the diverse soundscape of electronic music. With releases on respected labels including France's 'Egoplanet Records' and German House label '55 Music', bari continues to build a global audience through his distinctive, jazz-infused take on dance music.

Belters Only are Dublin DJ and production duo Bissett and Robbie G, two longtime friends who have taken their love of house music from the Irish club scene to dancefloors around the world. Originally beginning as a weekly club night in Dublin, Belters Only developed into something much bigger when the pair turned their focus towards producing music together.

Their breakthrough came with “Make Me Feel Good”, featuring fellow Dublin artist Jazzy. The track became a huge success, reaching No. 1 in Ireland and breaking into the UK Top 10, helping establish the duo as one of the standout names to emerge from Ireland’s growing dance music scene. They followed it with tracks including “Don’t Stop Just Yet,” “I Will Survive” and “4EVA,” while continuing to build a reputation for energetic live sets.

Since then, Belters Only have taken their sound far beyond Dublin, performing at major festivals and venues internationally and selling out Dublin’s 3Arena in just 30 minutes. Their ambitions stretch beyond their own music too, with the duo launching the We Are Active record label to champion both emerging and established Irish dance talent.

Built around big vocals, house influences and tracks made to come alive in a crowd, Belters Only have kept a pretty simple philosophy at the centre of everything they do: make music that goes off. The name says the rest.

BENEE is an Auckland-born singer and songwriter who has made her mark with a playful, genre-blurring take on alternative pop. Born Stella Bennett, she began sharing music online as a teenager before her early tracks “Soaked” and “Glitter” started turning heads across New Zealand.

Her international breakthrough came with “Supalonely”, featuring Gus Dapperton, which became a global hit and introduced her wonderfully offbeat sound to audiences around the world. Since then, BENEE has continued to mix alt-pop, indie, electronic and funk influences with clever, personal songwriting and an unmistakably quirky edge.

Her debut album Hey u x featured collaborations with artists including Lily Allen, Grimes and Flo Milli, while her career has also brought multiple Aotearoa Music Awards, international tours and the launch of her own label, Olive Records. Colourful, unconventional and endlessly catchy, BENEE has become one of Aotearoa’s most distinctive pop exports.

Borderline have earned a reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances, pairing anthemic indie-pop with the kind of energy that leaves a lasting impression. As Teddy Swims put it, they "just rip it out there" on stage, a quality that has helped the band build a rapidly growing audience across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and North America.

Winners of the public-voted People's Choice Award at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards and finalists for “Pop Artist of the Year” (alongside Lorde and Benee), “Breakthrough Artist of the
Year” and “Radioplay Airplay Record of the Year” (New Romance”), Borderline were also named in the Rolling Stone AU/NZ Future of Music list for 2026.

Recent live highlights include a 14-date North American tour, a 8-date New Zealand and Australia album release tour, opening for Teddy Swims on his New Zealand arena tour, appearances at SXSW in Austin, The Great Escape in Brighton and Big Sound in Brisbane,
RollingStone Local Legends shows in Australia, as well as New Zealand headline tours and major festival appearances.'

The band's breakout single "New Romance" reached #1 on the Hot Aotearoa Singles Chart and spent 43 weeks in the NZ Radio Airplay Chart, including 14 weeks at #1. They followed with a string of successful releases ahead of the release of their debut self-titled album in June 2026. All singles achieved top 10 placement on the Hot 20 Aotearoa singles charts with “Watching It Burn” coming in at #1. Two album-only tracks (non-singles) also achieved top 20 placement.

International support has included four BBC Introducing Track of the Week selections, BBC Introducing Featured Artist recognition, airplay in Australia, the UK and the US (achieving college radio success with both Perfect Movie Scene and Chrysalis charting in the NACC200). Additional support has come from DSPs with playlist placements across Spotify (New Music Friday, Pop n' Fresh, Indie Arrivals), Apple Music (New Music Daily, New In Pop, Alt Pop, A-List Pop) and Amazon Music (Brand New Music, Down Under).

Charli Brix is a South London-born, Bristol-based vocalist, songwriter, DJ and producer who has become a distinctive voice within the UK underground music scene. A drum & bass fan from her early teens, she has spent more than a decade developing a sound that moves effortlessly between drum & bass, jungle, garage, breaks and soulful electronic music.

Known for her rich vocals and ability to switch between delicate melodies and darker dancefloor sounds, Charli has collaborated with artists including Break, Lenzman, DJ Marky, QZB and Pola & Bryson. Her work has taken her from intimate clubs to stages at Glastonbury and Fabric, alongside tours across North America and Asia.

Her 2023 debut album The Art of Change marked another step in her evolution as an artist, bringing her songwriting, vocals and production together while pushing beyond the boundaries of traditional drum & bass. Whether behind the decks or on the mic, Charli Brix brings a soulful and versatile edge to underground dance music.

Auckland, New Zealand based Producer & DJ Chris Keene brings over a decade of experience, talent & good taste to every stage or studio he touches. From operating as a producer & performer on an international level as part of various NZ pop, rap & electronic acts, to performances at Coachella, SXSW, Rhythm & Vines & Snowmachine festivals; to opening slots for artists as varied as Skream, 100 Gecs, Marshmello & Denzel Curry; to creating atmosphere for brands as iconic as MUMM Champagne, Sony Pictures, L'Oreal & Land Rover.

There is not a gathering on planet earth that a Chris Keene performance can't compliment. Chris is a multi-genre renaissance man. As a live DJ set or original recorded music he leaves few stones unturned, crossing styles & bringing together unlikely influences from across dance, rap & pop music in the most exciting & satisfying way possible.

The Auckland-born, Mount Maunganui based, Connor Tomoana, has built a respectable reputation as a Māori artist & events curator across Aotearoa since 2017. 

The co-founder of Collekt House Group is widely known for his underground, groove-focussed tastes in the minimal, tech house & deep house, which has led to sharing stages alongside internationals like Rossi, Locklead, Jesse Maas, Laidlaw, Max Dean, M-High, Robbie Doherty & more.

His resumé includes features across New Zealand at Rhythm & Vines, Rhythm & Alps, Baseline, TwoMinds, Rolling Meadows, Electric Rush & Shipwrecked. 2024 saw a string of shows in Sydney & Melbourne, delivering to dance floors at Australia’s most notorious hotspots including SWITCH, Revolver & The Breakfast Club.

With a love affair for underground house music, supporting local & curating parties through Collekt House Group, Connor continues to pave the way for the next generation of youthful house artists & has cemented himself as a grassroots name in Aotearoa’s underground house scene.

Dimension is a British DJ, producer and songwriter who has become one of the defining names in modern drum & bass. Born Robert Etheridge, the half Spanish, half British artist is known for pairing the intensity of drum & bass with huge melodies, polished production and an unmistakable visual style.

His rise has been shaped by tracks including “Desire” and “Ready To Fly” with Sub Focus, alongside solo favourites “DJ Turn It Up” and “Generator.” His 2021 debut album Organ reached the top of the UK Dance Albums Chart, while his reputation as a live artist has taken him from a sold out headline show at London’s Wembley Arena to major festival stages around the world.

Dimension has also played a major role in taking drum & bass to increasingly global audiences alongside Sub Focus, Culture Shock and 1991 as part of WORSHIP. More recently, he has continued pushing his sound forward through releases including “Satellite” with Alison Wonderland, “Angel” with Sub Focus and NGHTMRE, “Guardian Angel” with Karen Harding and 2026’s “Once In A Lifetime” with bbyclose.

Writing, producing, mixing and mastering his own music, Dimension brings an obsessive attention to detail to everything he creates. The result is drum & bass built on both technical precision and emotion, with soaring vocals, cinematic production and enough energy to fill some of the world’s biggest dancefloors.

Ely Oaks is an Austrian DJ and producer bringing a high energy mix of dance, house and underground electronic influences to clubs and festivals around the world. Now based in Berlin, he has built a sound that balances big, instantly recognisable melodies with the faster and harder edges of European club music.

His breakthrough came with tracks including “K.O.” with LAVINIA and “Running Around,” the latter becoming an international hit and breaking into the UK and German charts. He has since continued that momentum with “Borderline,” alongside collaborations with artists including Alok, Timmy Trumpet, Sigala and Elle King.

Away from the studio, Ely has built a reputation for energetic live sets, performing everywhere from Ushuaïa Ibiza to Tomorrowland, as well as taking his sound across Europe, Australia and North America. With an ever growing catalogue and a knack for finding the sweet spot between underground club energy and infectious pop, Ely Oaks is quickly becoming one of Austria’s most exciting electronic exports.

Fat Freddy’s Drop are one of Aotearoa’s most distinctive musical exports, blending dub, reggae, soul, funk and electronic music into a sound that has always been unmistakably their own. Formed in Wellington in the late 1990s, the seven-piece grew out of late-night jam sessions and performances around the city before building a devoted following far beyond New Zealand.

Their landmark 2005 debut album Based on a True Story became one of the country’s most celebrated independent releases, featuring favourites including “Wandering Eye” and “Roady.” Since then, tracks such as “Blackbird,” “Razor” and “Special Edition” have helped shape a catalogue known for deep grooves, rich brass, soulful vocals and a genre-defying approach to songwriting.

Live performance has always been at the heart of Fat Freddy’s Drop. Known for stretching songs into spontaneous jams and letting each show take on a life of its own, the band have built an international reputation through years of touring across New Zealand, Australia, Europe and beyond. More than two decades into their journey, Fat Freddy’s Drop remain a defining force in New Zealand music, with a sound that feels just as at home on a summer festival stage as it does in a late-night club.

Fat Papi is a rising Kurdish-Kiwi Synthclub and hip-hop artist. His journey began with humble beginnings, freestyling with friends over Skype before teaching himself how to produce and rap through years of self-learning and trial and error.

Growing up in Aotearoa, New Zealand, where putting yourself out there is often met with criticism, Fat Papi developed the confidence to embrace ambition and chase his goals. His Kurdish heritage instilled in him resilience, pride, and the belief to stand strong in his values while aiming for greatness. This mindset has allowed him to overcome adversity and continue pushing forward throughout his career.

After embracing the Synthclub sound pioneered by Prodshushy and Prodvalen, Fat Papi has developed a unique style that blends energetic production with his own distinct approach to hip-hop, creating a sound unlike any other artist.

Fat Papi’s mission is simple: to represent Kurdistan and Aotearoa New Zealand on the global stage and inspire others to believe that anything is possible.

Flava D is a UK DJ and producer whose versatility has made her a standout name across drum & bass, UK garage, grime and bass music. Born Danielle Gooding, she first made her mark producing grime before becoming a key figure in the UK garage revival, building a reputation for tracks that pair serious club energy with an unmistakable sense of groove.

Over the years, Flava D has released music through influential labels including Hospital Records, UKF and Butterz, while collaborating with artists such as DJ Q and Royal-T as part of the garage supergroup TQD. Tracks including “Mesmerise,” “Bandicoot” and “Return to Me” showcase the range that has kept her sound moving rather than tied to a single corner of electronic music.

Behind the decks, she is equally at home moving between genres, with appearances at major clubs and festivals around the world and sets that draw on everything from garage and bassline to high-energy drum & bass. Whether producing or DJing, Flava D brings together the different strands of UK bass culture with a sound that is bold, energetic and built for the dancefloor.

Flowidus are a New Zealand and Australian drum & bass duo made up of producers Raphael and Garo, bringing together driving basslines, soaring melodies and the kind of energy made for a packed dancefloor. After first crossing paths in Perth’s drum & bass scene, the pair combined their individual production backgrounds to create Flowidus and have since built an international following.

Their catalogue includes fan favourites “Shelter,” “Fire” and “Come Around,” alongside “By Your Side” with Friction and Raphaella, which became the duo’s first Platinum-certified record. Their music has also picked up support from some of drum & bass’ biggest names, including Pendulum, Andy C, Sub Focus, Dimension and Friction.

Following tours across Australia, New Zealand and Europe, Flowidus have continued to push their sound forward with releases including “Out My Head,” “Lock It” and 2026’s “Midnight Sound” featuring HARLEE. Balancing emotional, melodic moments with plenty of bass-heavy impact, Flowidus have carved out a sound that feels equally at home through headphones as it does shaking a festival crowd.

Born in London, Built in Auckland. FREDSTA brings live sax to the club, pairing sax house with the unmistakable swing of UK garage, shaped by the two cities he calls home: London and Auckland. With 250+ sets behind the decks and over a decade on the sax, he’s built his reputation playing across New Zealand. Your Shot Auckland finalist in 2024, he’s since played at Rhythm & Vines and continues to throw independent parties in Auckland.

HARPERR (Harper Souness) is a 20-year-old New Zealand DJ and producer based in Queenstown, New Zealand. Raised in Queenstown’s action-sports culture, he grew up surrounded by music, from a DJ father to a mother in bands, shaping a sound that blends high-energy techno, UK house and garage, and festival-driven club music.

Now back in New Zealand after spending six months in the UK immersed in the Leeds music scene, HARPERR is focused on establishing himself within the New Zealand and Australian electronic music landscape while continuing to build international momentum. His sets are energetic, precise, and crowd-focused, drawing from years of live performance and DJ experience across New Zealand and the UK.

He has supported major acts including Sigma, Acktive, Venjent, Flava D, Rova, Skepsis, Darkzy, Tsuki, G-Rex, Frank Booker and more, performing in club and festival settings. Alongside this he has also had DJ’s such as Diffrent, Mija and more support and play his songs at festivals around the world.

His recent single Fade has surpassed 300,000 streams across platforms, adding to a growing catalogue that has gained strong support both online and in clubs. His music, including tracks such as Music Connects People, have been played multiple times on George FM by Grant Marshall, alongside a set on George Nights with Rangi, reinforcing his growing presence in New Zealand while continuing to expand internationally. Beyond music, HARPERR is also a sponsored freeskier with a strong background in surfing and skating, bringing the same adrenaline and authenticity from action sports into his performances behind the decks.

Raised in Gisborne, based in Tāmaki Makaurau, DJ and producer Hyan is carving his name into New Zealand’s electronic music scene. 

Best known for high energy DJ sets, as well as his charismatic personality, Hyan’s Kiwi twist on UK dance music has seen him gain praise at home and abroad. Although mainly rooted in UKG, Hyan’s sound is diverse, playing & producing everything from Dubstep to Electro to Jersey Club. In 2025 Hyan completed his first UK tour, including GemFest & a sold out mainroom set at The Cause London, as well as numerous shows all across Aotearoa (NZ), Australia & Japan. 

2025 saw Hyan release his debut EP ‘We Mustn’t’, alongside popular soundcloud bootlegs, official remixes for MESSIE, Sachi, Scribe & Who Shot Scott & collaborations with artists like MELODOWNZ, Caru, Deadforest & Dera Meelan.

Hyan has released music on labels Pull Up Recordings & EC2A and received plays on George FM, BBC 1xtra, Rinse FM, Boiler Room & Triple J, as well as support from DJ’s world wide. In 2023 Hyan’s track Final Credits Flowdan Dub reached #1 on the Soundcloud all genre’s chart and sat at #1 on the Soundcloud House chart for 3 months straight. 

Indecisive brings a distinctive blend of funk, minimal grooves, and rolling energy to New Zealand's drum and bass scene. Rooted in minimal, deep, and rolling selections, her sets balance stripped-back grooves with heavyweight basslines, crisp drums, and just the right amount of funk to keep things moving. Indecisive is not one to stay in a single lane. She has an open minded perspective when it comes to music which is built on curiosity while embracing contrast. She has shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists including Monty, Skeptical, Andy C, Breakage, while also playing at festivals such as Lakes Festival, Rhythm and Alps, and Into the Vortex.
Beyond the decks, Indecisive has expanded into music production, developing her own sound and drawing inspiration from the artists and community around her. Her approach is rooted in authenticity celebrating individuality, musical expression, and the diverse sounds that make drum and bass such a vibrant culture.

Inertia are a Dunedin-based producer and DJ duo made up of Dan and Alex, bringing their own take on the deeper, tech-driven sounds of drum & bass. Drawing inspiration from the UK underground, their music combines dark, intricate production with high-energy dancefloor elements and a sound that is distinctly their own.

The duo have released music through respected labels including Four Corners, Citrus Records, Yamatai Records and Phase Records, with both Yamatai and Phase recognised as finalists for Best Newcomer Label at the 2023 Drum&BassArena Awards. Their influences stretch across some of the genre’s most forward-thinking names, including dBridge, DLR, Noisia, Alix Perez, Black Barrel and Skeptical.

Behind the decks, Inertia bring that same versatility to their sets, moving between deep, technical selections and heavier moments depending on the room. Having supported artists including Sustance, A.M.C, Inja, Kanine and The Upbeats, the pair continue to build their place within Aotearoa’s drum & bass scene with a sound rooted in the underground and made for the dancefloor.

inmotion is an artist-led project rooted in the legacy of UK dance music, yet committed to pushing the form forward.  Quietly confident and relentlessly authentic, they believe the strongest statements aren't made by following trends, but by creating work that stands the test of time.

Driven by depth over hype and guided by integrity, Every release is intentional. Every track is a narrative; one that balances raw energy with refined precision, tension with release, heart with edge.

Hailing from NZ and now based in Melbourne, Knox is known for his peak time minimal house & tech sets, with a consistent, driving style of mixing, drawing inspiration from the Dutch and UK scenes for his sound. Knox has been developing his mixing and producing skills for 7 years, cutting his teeth in the Wellington and Dunedin student scenes while at university, where his love for house music developed.  

Through his career to date, Knox has supported a range of well established internationals including Rossi, Locklead, Max Dean, Artmann, M-High, Jordan Brando, Little Fritter, Laidlaw, Paluma & more. Alongside this, he has been integral as a director in the development of Collekt House Group, a NZ based house music events and touring company.  

Knox is now leveling up his production with releases on international labels HOUZ, Sweatrz, We Out Here and Credits Records, continuing his growth in the Australian and NZ house scenes. 

Lee Mvtthews are an Auckland based drum & bass duo made up of Graham Matthews and Tom Lee, and have grown to become one of Aotearoa’s leading names in the genre. After meeting while studying electronic music production in 2012, the pair discovered a shared taste in music and began producing together, forming Lee Mvtthews the following year.

Known for combining colourful melodies and big vocals with bass heavy, high energy production, the duo broke through with their debut album Bones and its standout track “Takeover” featuring Nü, which has since gone Triple Platinum in New Zealand. Their success has earned them Best Electronic Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards, alongside international recognition from the Drum&BassArena Awards.

Their second album Exit arrived in 2024, further expanding their sound through collaborations with artists including Tiki Taane, Degs, Ella Monnery and Amila. Since then, Lee Mvtthews have kept the momentum moving with releases including “Frequency,” “Ride The Energy,” “Bass Face” and their 2026 U&I EP.

From sold out headline shows at home to stages across Australia, Europe, the UK and USA, Lee Mvtthews have taken their distinctly Kiwi take on drum & bass well beyond Aotearoa, building a reputation for music and live sets made for maximum energy.

Libby K is a Wellington based DJ whose sets bring together uplifting house, hypnotic techno, downtempo grooves and emotive electronic sounds. Her connection to music began early through piano and clarinet, before discovering Berlin’s techno scene in her twenties sparked a love for electronic music and the dancefloor.

Since then, Libby has become a familiar name within Aotearoa’s electronic scene, appearing at festivals and parties around the country including Splore, Rhythm & Alps and Kiwiburn, alongside club shows and underground events throughout New Zealand. She has also performed alongside artists from the Loop Electronic roster, joining Sanoi, Zuke and Dylan C for the label’s Wellington showcase.

At the heart of Libby K’s sets is a love of the shared experience that comes with a great dancefloor. Moving between deep grooves, warm melodies and more driving 4/4 rhythms, her selections are energetic without losing their sense of soul, creating sets built as much around connection and atmosphere as they are movement.

LJ Groove is a Queenstown based DJ with a love for the deeper, darker and more soulful corners of bass music. Moving through drum & bass, jungle, UK garage and other low end sounds, their sets are built around carefully selected tracks, heavy grooves and plenty of movement on the dance floor.

A familiar name within Queenstown’s underground scene, LJ Groove has appeared across local club nights and bass focused events, including supporting Need For Mirrors at Seek Nightclub and performing as part of LOW FREQUENCIES, alongside involvement with local independent station Drop FM.

With selections that can move from smooth and rolling to dark and bass heavy, LJ Groove brings an underground edge and a genuine love of the music to every set.

Since stepping behind the decks in 2018, Mantis has become a respected name within New Zealand's underground music scene. Originally making her mark through deep, dark and rolling drum and bass, she has since expanded her musical horizons through producing her own tracks and exploring new sounds across dubstep, UK garage and tech house, bringing the same energy, technical skill and underground influence to every set.

Mantis has performed at some of New Zealand's biggest festivals, including Northern Bass, Rhythm & Alps, Bay Dreams, Mardi Gras, Rolling Meadows and Baseline, as well as countless underground events across the country.

Known for seamless mixing, strong track selection and a versatile approach behind the decks, she continues to push her sound forward while delivering high-energy, groove-driven sets that keep dancefloors locked in from start to finish.

Maxx Gunn is a New Zealand singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose music brings together soul, funk, indie and alternative influences with an unmistakably live feel. Growing up around Queenstown’s creative scene, Maxx began performing from a young age and has since developed into an artist equally at home behind the keys, writing in the studio or fronting his own project.

His debut album New Son Rising arrived in 2022, introducing a deeply personal style of songwriting shaped by soulful melodies and a love of groove. He followed it with EVERYTHING SOUL in 2024, featuring tracks including “Found My Soul,” “Floss,” “Never Give It Up” and “Rain on de Roof.”

Beyond his solo work, Maxx has remained closely connected to Aotearoa’s independent music scene, collaborating with other artists and bringing his musicianship to a range of live projects. Warm, energetic and grounded in soul, his sound moves comfortably between laid-back grooves and bigger, feel-good moments made for a live crowd.

MCNILLA is an Irish born, Christchurch based DJ who has built a reputation for high energy drum & bass and euphoric, dancefloor driven selections. After moving to New Zealand in 2015, he discovered drum & bass through Christchurch’s local scene and quickly became hooked on both the music and the culture surrounding it. By 2020, he had stepped behind the decks himself.

Since then, MCNILLA has worked his way through Aotearoa’s drum & bass circuit, landing headline sets and supporting an impressive list of international artists including Camo & Krooked, Kanine, Sota, Culture Shock, K Motionz, Macky Gee, 1991, Document One and Matrix & Futurebound.

His sets move across the spectrum of drum & bass but are tied together by a love for big energy, euphoric moments and selections designed to keep a dancefloor moving. That approach has also taken him onto the airwaves, including a George FM residency mix, while his regular B2B sets with fellow Christchurch artist Yen have become another fixture of his live presence.

From discovering the genre after arriving in New Zealand to becoming part of the scene himself, MCNILLA continues to bring an infectious energy and unmistakable love of drum & bass to every set.

MIKEYY is a New Zealand electronic artist, vocalist, and producer known for emotional, high- energy dance music that blends introspective songwriting with club-ready impact. Breaking through via vocal collaborations with Lee Mvtthews (Promises) and Repair (Lose It All), Mikeyy quickly established himself as one of Aotearoa’s most compelling new electronic voices.

In 2025, Mikeyy released the Breathe EP on Los Angeles–based label Nightmode Records, reaching the Top 20 NZ Hot Singles Chart and earning rotation on George FM, alongside international support from Insomniac Music and press across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Written, sung, produced, and mixed by Mikeyy, the project showcased a deeply personal yet euphoric sound built for both festival stages and intimate moments. Following Breathe, Mikeyy released Enough via UKF, marking a major international milestone and further cementing his position within the global bass and electronic ecosystem.

A commanding live performer, Mikeyy has appeared at Spark Arena (halftime show), Rhythm & Vines, Soundsplash, Rolling Meadows, and VUWSA O-Week, while supporting international heavyweights including Chase & Status, Salute, Jax Jones, Rossi, and Little Fritter.

Whether delivering vocal-driven live sets or high-energy DJ performances, his shows are defined by connection, emotion, and momentum. With international releases now spanning Nightmode and UKF, Mikeyy continues to push a forward-thinking electronic sound rooted in vulnerability, movement, and modern club culture.

Fulled by a desire to push boundaries and connect with the dancefloor, Miss Jane has established herself as a well known and versatile presence across Aotearoa’s music scene.

Known for her ability to read a room and build immersive, emotionally charged journeys, her sound moves fluidly across the spectrum, from high energy club weapons to melodic, euphoric moments.

Over the past several years she has become a familiar name on the Christchurch line-ups, sharing the stage with global heavyweights including Worship, Culture shock, Wilkinson, Andy C and The Upbeats as well as appearing at festivals such as Rythm and Alps, Rolling Meadows and UKF. With a reputation for being Dynamic and holding a connection to the crows, Miss Jane continues to carve out her place as an artist who delivers a tailored experience wherever she plays.

MPH is at the forefront of the new wave of UK Garage, rapidly becoming one of the scene’s most exciting and in-demand producers. With standout releases on influential labels such as Disorder, Capitol Records, Black Book Records, Atlantic Records, Sony and Nightbass, he's built an impressive discography that spans high-energy originals, chart-worthy collaborations, and remixes for global stars including Calvin Harris, Chris Lake, Foster The People, Anderson .Paak, Four Tet, Sammy Virji and Tokimonsta. Whether it’s bass-heavy club tracks or melodic rollers, MPH’s versatility continues to set him apart. 

He’s no stranger to the world’s biggest stages, with acclaimed performances at festivals like Glastonbury, Coachella, Boomtown, Parklife, EDC Las Vegas, EDC Thailand and more. Having recently finished a sold out Album Tour spanning 16 dates across North America, UK and Ireland, MPH has also conquered two headline tours across Australia, selling out multiple venues and expanding his global footprint.

Backed by heavyweights such as Fred Again, Skream, Sammy Virji, Disclosure, Floating Points, Chris Lorenzo, and Chris Lake, MPH’s rise shows no signs of slowing. With a loyal fanbase and growing international acclaim, MPH is poised to become a defining voice in the future of UKG - a genuine torchbearer for the genre’s next era.

Nick Munday is a Wānaka based DJ and producer whose sound is shaped by a lifelong fascination with vinyl, sampling and the stranger corners of electronic music. Originally from the Northern Pennines in the UK, Nick cut his teeth in the British club scene before bringing an extensive record collection and an adventurous approach to the dancefloor to Aotearoa.

His sets move freely through house, disco, acid and leftfield electronic sounds, with crate digging at the heart of his style. As a producer, Nick has released tracks including “Drumlock” and “Rainmaker,” alongside a growing collection of remixes and collaborative projects.

Nick is also a member of Wānaka electronic outfit Rare Specimens and the wider Tempo Schmempo collective, becoming a familiar presence across New Zealand’s festival, club and underground party scene. Whether digging through obscurities on wax or leaning into more psychedelic, percussion driven club sounds, his sets are unpredictable, playful and built around one thing: finding records worth dancing to.

NO CIGAR, a five-piece semi-rock band from Aotearoa New Zealand, known for their genre-blurring sound, magnetic live shows, have seen steady rise as one of New Zealand’s most exciting musical exports. Since forming in 2019, the band has developed a fiercely loyal international fanbase, carving out a unique niche that blends elements of indie, surf, and alternative rock into what they call “semi-rock,” a sound that is as rhythm-driven as it is emotionally resonant.

In 2026, NO CIGAR return off the back of the success of their third studio album Under the Surface, a record crafted for the stage and shaped by their shared spirit and musical chemistry that is always best served live. Designed to elevate the energy and connection of their live performances, the album captures the same dynamic spirit that has won them fans across Australasia, the UK, and Europe.

Their album release tour spanning shows across Europe, the UK, Australia and NZ in October and November 2025 reinforced the strength of their fanbase and the global appetite for their sound. Returning to the studio in May 2026, NO CIGAR emerge with a plethora of new material, eager to share with the world when the time is right, with new singles on the horizon for the kiwi summer ahead.

With over 550,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, NO CIGAR’s reach continues to grow organically as more fans around the world discover their music. Their past tours across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK have all sold out, driven by a word-of-mouth reputation for shows that blend tight musicianship with an infectious, communal energy.

Looking ahead, NO CIGAR will be touring extensively throughout 2026, with shows lined up in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and a new album in the works. Their eyes are now set on North America as the next chapter in a journey that has been anything but predictable but entirely their own.

Optics is a Wellington-born, Queenstown-based DJ and producer with more than 15 years behind him in Aotearoa’s drum & bass and jungle scene. Having spent time immersed in music communities across Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Melbourne and now Queenstown, he brings a wealth of experience and an ear for the deeper side of bass music to both his productions and DJ sets.

His releases span drum & bass and jungle, with music appearing through labels including Four Corners Music and Kaitiaki Records. Collaborations such as “Dubby Roller” with Ethos and “Dream of Me” with Burnzy, Ethos and Elipsa have helped showcase a sound that moves between rolling grooves, atmospheric textures and heavier dancefloor energy.

Optics has remained a familiar presence across New Zealand’s underground scene, sharing lineups with established names while continuing to champion local drum & bass. Whether producing his own music or behind the decks, his sets draw on years of digging through the genre and a versatility that lets him move comfortably across the full spectrum of D&B.

Pixie Lane is a producer/DJ and artist from Aotearoa. She makes her own music and when she performs, something shifts. People find each other, the energy builds, and nobody wants it to end. Producer, performer and creative force, she represents a new wave of electronic artists writing their own rules.

Earlier this year, Pixie Lane stepped into the booth and played a full hour set of nothing but her own original music. No fillers, no other people's records just an entire hour of tracks she produced herself. It's the kind of moment that tells you exactly who you're dealing with.

A Pixie Lane set is better described as a feeling than a genre. Rooted in house and electronic music, it can move anywhere from there, guided by instinct, energy and connection.

2026 has been a landmark year. She became the only New Zealand
artist to perform on the Main Stage at Ultra New Zealand, supported
Fisher, and was the first ever artist to open Bay Oval, marking a
significant step forward in her rapid rise through New Zealand's
electronic music scene.

Her releases carry the same weight. "Lost My Mind" debuted at #19 on the HOT 20 Aotearoa Singles Chart. "Your Eyes" followed, charting at #14, re-entering the chart and holding at #16 for two consecutive weeks, and was featured on Kiwi Discovery on George FM the station's dedicated spotlight for emerging New Zealand artists supported by NZ On Air.

Powder Chutes are one of New Zealand’s fastest-rising rock exports, combining critical acclaim with explosive live momentum. 

Blending a modern grunge feel with punk angst and hard rock, the Wānaka-based four-piece - Archie Orbell (drums), Clarke West (guitar), Henry McConnell (vocals), and Otis Murphy (bass) - are at the forefront of a new
wave of New Zealand rock capturing international attention and are drawing sophisticated comparisons to heavyweights such as Tool, Highly Suspect, and Soundgarden.

The band’s trajectory has included a string of high-profile successes; their 2025 debut album arrived at No. 4 on the NZ Album Charts and No. 22 on the Top 40 International Albums Chart. The release garnered worldwide praise, with Classic Rock Magazine hailing it as “a debut album so packed with riffs it’s a miracle there are any left for others,” selecting four singles as ‘The best new rock songs you need to hear right now’ alongside titans such as Foo Fighters and
Queens of the Stone Age.

Increasingly renowned for their explosive stage presence, Powder Chutes blend live precision with the kind of raw, high-voltage energy that fuels massive crowd engagement. The band recently cemented their drawcard status with a largely sold out 9-date headline national tour.

Powder Chutes’ reputation as an unstoppable live act was further solidified when international rock luminaries Highly Suspect added them to their tour. At Spark Arena, Powder Chutes were unexpectedly called on stage to perform Highly Suspect’s ‘Lydia,’ creating a ‘you-should-have-been-there’ moment and leading to frontman Johnny Stevens dubbing them “the coolest lads in the country”.

Beyond headline shows, the band’s "stadium-ready" presence has led to support for artists as diverse as Devilskin, The Feelers, Pull Down The Sun and Tadpole.

Powder Chutes’ released new track ‘Rivers’ on 3 July 2026 and are currently finishing their highly anticipated second studio album. Working with award-winning producer Dave Rhodes (Blindspott / Devilskin), the band are firmly positioning themselves as contenders to be a long-term force in the emerging global rock scene.

Rupert Powell is an emerging DJ making his mark within Auckland’s underground electronic scene. With selections rooted in house and club music, his sets are built around groove, movement and the gradual build of energy across the dancefloor.

Appearing across Auckland’s growing underground circuit, Rupert has joined lineups alongside local and international selectors, including a recent appearance supporting Melbourne producer Leon Vera at Il Brutto. With a focus on carefully chosen tracks and letting the music shape the room, Rupert represents a new generation of selectors coming through Aotearoa’s electronic scene.

Shapeshifter are one of Aotearoa’s most iconic live electronic acts, bringing together drum & bass, soul, jazz, funk and electronica in a sound that has become unmistakably their own. Formed in Christchurch in 1999, the band have spent more than 25 years turning electronic music into a full live experience, combining powerful vocals, live instrumentation and serious bass weight.

Across seven studio albums, Shapeshifter have produced some of New Zealand’s most loved electronic tracks, including “In Colour,” “Electric Dream,” “One,” “Stars” and “Monarch.” Three of their albums have achieved Platinum sales, while their music and famously energetic live shows have taken them from packed venues across Aotearoa to festival stages including Glastonbury, The Big Chill and Parklife.

Their 2006 album Soulstice remains a defining part of that story, with tracks including “New Day Come,” “Summer Haze” and “Electric Dream” becoming enduring favourites. In 2026, Shapeshifter returned to the album for its 20th anniversary, taking a special live show across Aotearoa and proving the music still hits just as hard two decades later.

Constantly evolving without losing the soul at the centre of their sound, Shapeshifter remain a defining force in New Zealand electronic music and a band built to be experienced live.

Soul Wun is an artist whose engagement with music is rooted in a lifelong fascination and a decade of dedicated composition. His formative years were marked by an early and eclectic immersion in sound, from leftfield techno and obscure hip hop to an extensive record collection cultivated long before he owned a turntable. This deep-seated curiosity evolved into an intellectual pursuit, involving years of research into the mechanics of music, culture, and art, underscoring a profound respect for the craft and an expansive appreciation for diverse sonic landscapes. Stylistically, Soul Wun’s output is a sophisticated pastiche, held together by an enduring infatuation with breakbeat rhythms. Percussion remains central, stemming from an early immersion in hip hop and evolving into a nuanced exploration of bass, breaks and jungle. 

His process involves drawing subtle inspiration from a broad spectrum of cultural pockets – art, architecture and skate culture – all contributing to a unique sonic narrative. References to jazz, hip hop, and UK underground movements are woven into the fabric of his sound, evident in the swing and percussive arrangements reminiscent of jazz greats and later hip hop pioneers like J Dilla and Pete Rock. The atmospheric depth found in artists like Burial and the raw energy of jungle also inform his approach, creating a distinct auditory environment.

For nearly a decade, Spacella has been carving her own lane in the underground Drum & Bass scene, delivering dark, rolling, high-impact sets that hit deep and don’t let go. 

Based in Christchurch, NZ, she’s built a reputation for her razor-sharp blends, heavyweight selections, and an unmistakable energy behind the decks. Her sound lives in the shadows - rooted in dark rollers, minimal pressure, jump-up grit and jungle textures - driven by low-end weight and hypnotic movement.

Drawing inspiration from the raw groove and technical finesse of artists like Teej, C-DU, Molecular, Business As Usual, The Sauce, DLR, Conrad Subs, L-Side and SublowHz, Spacella crafts sets that are deep, percussive and relentlessly rolling.

It’s not just about heavy drops..it’s about atmosphere, tension and flow. Each mix is built with intention: crisp drum work, moody basslines and seamless transitions that lock crowds into a steady pulse from start to finish.

Wax Mustang is a Dunedin-born rapper and performer who has built a reputation as one of Aotearoa’s most entertaining and unconventional hip hop acts. Blending throwback rap with indie, rock and plenty of nostalgia, his music comes with sharp one liners, big personality and a style that rarely takes itself too seriously.

After emerging from Dunedin’s house party scene, Wax quickly found a much bigger audience with tracks including “Bones,” “Powerball,” “Honey” and “Sunrise.” What started as something experimental soon took him onto festival stages around New Zealand, where his unpredictable, high energy performances became a huge part of the Wax Mustang identity.

His Mustang II EP arrived in 2024, bringing another dose of offbeat storytelling and genre bending production through tracks including “Pat Me on the Back,” “Blue Eyes White Dragon” and “House of Pain.” More recently, Greatest Hits! reached No. 1 on the Aotearoa Albums Chart, while 2026 has also seen Wax take his live show across the Tasman for his debut Australian headline tour.

Equal parts rapper, storyteller and showman, Wax Mustang has created a world entirely his own, where old school hip hop, unexpected influences and a healthy dose of chaos all somehow make perfect sense.

Where’s Jai are an Auckland pop-rock five-piece built around the dynamic pairing of two female lead vocalists. Known for their guitar-driven sound and energetic live shows, they’ve quickly become one of New Zealand’s standout emerging bands. Embarking on a 10 date AUS/NZ tour this September, Where's Jai has proven they can captivate a crowd.

They broke through online with their 2023 single Perfect Crime (2M+ streams), building a fanbase across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and the USA. In 2025, their debut album Fresh Out of Air amassed over 300K streams in two months, the album then went on to reach #2 in the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Albums with their lead single The Square reached #17 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. A five show national headline tour sold over 1,000 tickets, closing with a sold out hometown show at The Tuning Fork (450 attendees). Recently they have announced their first international tour with dates in Australia and New Zealand.

Where’s Jai have also made a major impact on the festival circuit, headlining Warehouse Party and Summer Select, packing out the stage at Rhythm & Vines, Le Currents and performing on the main stage at Soundsplash. They were named a “Live Nation Ones to Watch” artist, highlighting their fast growing international profile.