Flaxxies + Coast Arcade
Flaxxies are hitting the road again to keep summer rolling!
Fresh off smashing massive festival slots at Le Currents, Coro Classic, and opening for the legendary Sublime, Flaxxies are bringing their sun-soaked tunes and killer live energy to your favourite beach spots
Joined on the night by besties Coast Arcade, grab your crew for summer kick-ons with two of Aotearoa's hottest new acts
Great Gable (AUS)
Australia’s beloved indie-rock outfit, Great Gable, are bringing their Small Fry Album Tour to New Zealand this March! Known for their infectious melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and electrifying live performances, the Perth-based four-piece have built a reputation for delivering unforgettable shows across Australia and beyond.
With a sound that blends early 2000s NYC rock and UK-influenced indie, Great Gable have cultivated a loyal fan base drawn to their anthemic, feel-good tracks. Their latest release, ‘Read The Room’, has further cemented their place as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging bands, while their breakout hit ‘So Cool’ continues to captivate audiences with its irresistible hooks and dynamic energy.
RAGLAN
📍 The Yard
📆 Sunday 30th March
⏰ Doors open at 7.30pm
🎤 Support from CRUZE CONTROL
TOUR DETAILS
THURS 27 MARCH - TOTARA ST, Tauranga
FRI 28 MARCH - Supporting Daily J @ Powerstation
SUN 30 MARCH - The Yard, Raglan
ABOUT GREAT GABLE
It’s been a steady and relentless rise for Great Gable - Alex Whiteman (vocals), Matt Preen (guitar), Madi Hanley (drums) and Christopher Bye (bass), who began jamming together after meeting at uni in Perth. They quickly started making waves with their dynamic sound and energetic live show, honed by consistent touring across Australia and New Zealand. With a blend of early 2000s NYC rock and UK-influenced indie, Great Gable have crafted a sound that is uniquely their own. Their music is characterised by catchy hooks, heartfelt lyrics, and an overall sense of warmth and positivity. The band's ability to create anthemic, feel-good tunes has earned them a loyal and rapidly growing fan base.Great Gable's latest release, ‘Read The Room’ has not only solidified their position as one of Australia's most exciting emerging bands but has also garnered attention on an international scale. Their breakout single 'So Cool' is a vibrant and catchy song that perfectly encapsulates the band's signature sound. With its irresistible hooks, energetic instrumentation, and infectious chorus, the track immediately draws listeners in and leaves them craving more.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Great Gable’s raw energy live in New Zealand this March.
Secure your tickets today!
SHOOLESS-Lonely Playground Tour
Hailing from Tamaki Makaurau Shooless is known for their high-energy live shows, which blend haunting melodies, infectious rhythms, and emotionally charged lyrics that captivate audiences wherever they go.
Their sound is a reflection of their influences – from the frenetic energy of post-punk to the atmospheric textures of 90s alternative, all woven into something uniquely their own. Shooless is on a mission to make you feel, in whatever way they can conjure.
With their debut album ‘Lonely Playground’ available now, Shooless are on the road to bring play their songs to the people in the flesh. Expect powerful performances, a touch of chaos, and a whole lot of heart.
With support from the incredible Elisa.
Babe Rainbow (AUS)
Really fun perfect beach day BABE RAINBOW fresh out of sold-out appearances across Europe and USA are ripping thru Australia and NZ in 2025 dates.
Moving to the ends of their own rainbows, the highly anticipated first album with new King Gizz label p(doom) Babe Rainbows SLIPPER IMP AND SHAKERATOR out April 4 delivering fans an exhilarating experience repeat, pumping fun.
Delaney Davidson-Anniversary Tour
With multiple album Anniversaries this year, Delaney Davidson takes to the road in July to celebrate his extensive and star studded catalogue with special band The Anniversaries.
15 years ago, Delaney Davidson joined Reverend Beat Man - cult figure, gospel trash preacher, and founder of the hugely influential Swiss record label VOODOO RHYTHM RECORDS, to release “Self Decapitation” and a year later “Bad Luck Man”.
Teamsquad 'Apocalipsync' EP release party - featuring Brother Sister
Raglan locals TeamSquad are celebrating the release of their upcoming EP 'Apocalipsync' with a party (and final show of their summer tour) at The Yard! Their music is a vibrant fusion of prog-soul, post-disco and retro synth solos inspired by the music of the early 80s. Like a modern version of Prince, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Patrice Rushen
Joining TeamSquad as part of their own summer tour is Auckland's Brother Sister, fresh of the release of their new single the Labyrinths Magic Dance by David Bowie. Their sound unapologetically references the rich, nostalgic sounds of 80's cartoons and cinema. Their live performances are fun, punchy and irresistibly danceable.
Come and join two of New Zealand's best 'Retro-Future' bands for an epic night of dancing and celebration.
Nathan Haines DJ Set
Internationally renowned producer, musician and DJ Nathan Haines brings his DJ/live set to The Yard on March 21 with guest DJ's Jaimie Webster Haines and Sambro.
After dropping his 11th solo album Notes in August last year, Nathan has been on fire with recent collaborations with Chaos in the CBD (UK), a two hour guest spot on Gilles Peterson's legendary radio show on Worldwide FM in December, and massive worldwide DJ support with remixes by Atjazz, Crackazat and Chaos in the CBD from Notes.
He also joined US DJ legend Ron Trent with his live band project Warm at last year's We Out There Festival in the UK as well as doing sold out shows at London's Jazz Cafe and in Ibiza, cementing his reputation as one dance music's most original voices blending jazz and modern production.
Nathan's set at The Yard on March 21 will feature exclusive tracks and remixes from Notes as well as a set of euphoric House music spanning disco to broken beat to straight-up quality dance music with his live saxophone and flute thrown into the mix.
Joining him will be DJ's Jaimie Webster Haines and Sambro - get ready for a night of top notch dance music for the mind, body and soul.
Drop Zone Friday-Free Entry 8pm
Fridays Feels, Fresh Drops and Killer Beats FEAT DJ Sophie
MY BABY (NL)
Dutch/New Zealand trio MY BABYare bringing their unique sound back to New Zealand with an intimate Acoustic Blues Club Tourin early 2025. Known for their genre-defying blend of roots, funk-driven delta trance, and psychedelic blues, the band will traverse the country, performing at some of Aotearoa’s most iconic venues taking in main centres and places less travelled. This tour promises to offer fans a chance to experience the raw, organic essence of MY BABY’s sound in stunning settings nationwide. Beginning on Saturday 15 February in Christchurch, the band then play Tauranga, Gisborne, Raglan, Auckland and Whangarei.The tour then rolls through to Leigh, Napier and
Wellington before crossing to the top of the South Island playing Nelson, Blenheim and wrapping up at the iconic Mussel Inn in Onekaka on Friday 14 March.In their Acoustic Blues Club Tour, the first half of the show will see MY BABY strip back their sound to its purest form, transforming each room into a blues bar of sorts honoring their musical inspirations. This format promises to spotlight the band’s roots in blues while emphasizing the intricate musicianship and expressive vocals that have made them a global sensation. Expect MY BABY songs featuring different arrangements with warm acoustic blues and riffs front and centre. Following a set of this new format, MY BABY will then rip into the high octane set of foot stomping danceable funk and psychedelic jams meaning fans will get to see two sides of the spirited stage sensation that is MY BABY live!MY BABY, comprised of siblings Cato van Dijck(vocals, bass, and guitar) and Joost van Dijck (drums), alongside New Zealand-born guitarist Daniel ‘DaFreez’ Johnston, have carved out a musical universe uniquely their own. Their signature style fuses the deep grooves of blues and funk with the bass-heavy rhythms of New Zealand dub and the pulsing energy of Amsterdam’s EDM scene. This combination creates a mesmerizing, earthy dance music experience that is both primal and futuristic.Since their formation in 2012, MY BABY has captivated audiences worldwide with electrifying live performances and a fearless approach to musical innovation. Their accolades include headlining tours across Europe, the UK, and New Zealand, as well as performances at globally renowned festivals such as Glastonbury,Isle of Wight, WOMAD, and Lowlands. Their experimental album Sake Sake Sake (2022) marked a new creative chapter for the band, showcasing their collaboration with British producer Steve Dub(The Chemical Brothers).Tickets to The Acoustic Blues Club Tourare on sale now at mybabywashere.com.
OSEES (US)
Psych-punk psychic warrior, ear worm-farmer, and possessor of many stamped passport pages John Dwyer and the his band Osees (aka Oh Sees, Thee Oh Sees, OCS, The Oh Sees) return to Aotearoa next February for the first time in much too damn long. Banished Music and Strange News Touring are teaming up to bring you three mammoth rawk shows, in Auckland, Wellington and Raglan.
Ozi Ozaa
“A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine”
— Phil Jackson, BBC
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Musical maverick Mark de Clive-Lowe seems an impossibility at first
sight - juggling piano, synths, live sampling and beat making all
on-the-fly, brought to life with a casual ease that's mind-boggling. In
his early 00's London years, the Japanese New Zealander helped evolve
broken beat alongside 4Hero, Bugz in the Attic, Restless Soul and Nathan
Haines, establishing himself as an undeniable voice in progressive
electronic music. After a decade in London, then 15 years living in Los
Angeles taking his blend of technology and beat-infused jazz around the
globe, MdCL has embarked on his next life chapter now based in his
motherland of Japan. Equal parts jazz musician, composer and live
production wizard, MdCL's sets are a treat for the listeners, the
dancers, the progressives and the purists alike - as he casually erases
the lines between genres and eras. Whether he's collaborating with the
likes of Moodymann, Kenny Dope or DJ Spinna; remixing classic Blue Note
Records in real time for the dancefloor; on stage joined by the likes of
Kamasi Washington, Harvey Mason or Eric Harland, improvising solo piano
or creating live soundtracks to classic film material, MdCL is an artist
in constant evolution, reaching for that next level.
"a musical force unlike any other" (Popmatters)
"an underground phenomenon" (Okayplayer)
"the man behind a million great tunes" (Gilles Peterson)
"Way before jazz hybridity became a worldwide phenomenon, de Clive-Lowe
was busy designing its blueprint." (Jazziz)
Rum Jungle Regency Bias AU/NZ Tour
Hailing from the coastal alleyways of a steel city, Rum Jungle is bringing their unique blend of reggae-rock, alt-pop, and psychedelic grooves back to Australia and New Zealand! Known for their infectious anthems, introspective vibes, and laid-back party atmosphere, Rum Jungle has captured hearts across the globe, selling out shows in the UK, Europe, and Australia.
Now, with their debut album Recency Bias dropping Friday 21st February, 2025 their sound is like the cracks in a share house wall—part of the charm and just too good to miss. Expect pop melodies, chilled beats, and a good-time vibe that will leave you hanging for more.
Don’t miss out on the Recency Bias tour, get your tickets!
Medium Build (US)
MediumBuild,the queer singer-songwriter born Nick Carpenter, has a generous and inviting spirit that manifests in his songwriting.MediumBuildbuilt a cult following in Anchorage, Alaska, where he became a local celebrity and hometown hero, before making the recent move from to Nashville, moving closer to his southern roots and dedicating himself to his musical career. He developed a cult-like, passionate fan base both in Alaska and outside its borders, as he inspires listeners to dig deep and discover themselves alongside his own emotional journey.MediumBuildhas toured with pop headliners, but beneath it, there’s an old country soul, who treasures the simple things in life and keeps his family close to his heart. Songs like “Crying Over U,” embrace vulnerability with Nick’s intricate lyricism and gravelly yet soft voice at the helm while while “Never Learned to Dance” is pure cosmic Americana, complete with lush acoustic guitar and twangy steel, but it’s distinctly contemporary too, a modern tale of digital love andmissed connections. More than just the sound alone, whatMediumBuildtakes most from country music is a sense of yearning and restlessness, always in search of another experience and another sound in whatever form they may come. In another era,MediumBuildmight have just as easily been a rhinestone cowboy lonesome out on the range, a blue-eyed crooner on a smooth-sailing yacht, or a leather-clad video star, but in the here and now, he’s no one but himself.MediumBuild’s vision is to take the sense of community his music creates far beyond wherever he calls home. Last year was busy forMediumBuild, opening shows forLewis Capaldi, Matt Maeson, and FINNEAS, while selling out his headlining tour across N. America and playing shows in Europe on the heels of his Health EP. 2024 proves to be no different, with a EU / UK tour supporting Holly Humberstone, California dates with Tyler Childers, his biggest US headline tour to date, and a handful of major festivals punctuated by Bonnaroo. All this touring will support a slew of new music following last year's "In My Room", which has already won the hearts of peers, and been championed by BBC1, Alt Nation, and Zane Lowe.
Nick Carpenter is joined by Zane Penny 7:30pm Doors - FREE ENTRY
Reiki Ruawai -The Message EP Tour AU/NZ
Fresh off the release of his debut EP The Message, rising Aotearoa star Reiki Ruawai is set to bring his dynamic fusion of R&B, hip-hop and soul, to audiences across Australia and New Zealand this summer.
Reiki’s sound is a lush blend of smooth grooves, soulful melodies, and fat basslines, resonating with listeners worldwide. Having garnered over six million Spotify streams and collaborated with Grammy Award-nominated artist Jordan Rakei, Raglan based Reiki is the perfect tonic for the coming summer months.
The Message showcases Reiki’s deeply relatable songwriting and innovative range, blending influences into a style that’s entirely his own. This tour marks the first live performances of The Message, Reiki’s debut body of work released in September 2024. The EP is a testament to his vision, blending lush production with personal lyrics and a knack for infectious hooks. Reiki’s live performances promise to be as magnetic as his recorded work.
KITA
Whakarongo mai KITA friends from through the years!
We thank you for continuing to listen to our music, and being curious with us through the dark times and the good.
It's been a quiet year for KITA as Nikita finishes her film LOVE LIVES HERE, inspired by the band's latest EP from 2023. Her and Ed have been scoring the feature length film with an original score. WATCH THIS SPACE, because we are cooking up big.
Nikita has also been on the frontlines of World of Wearable Arts, headlining the 2024 epic show DREAM AWAKE with an epic bunch of other featured artists, as well as having a film-acting heavy year!
Ed Moog-Man aka ZUKE had just released his debut album, now available and out in the world and not just existing in Ed's room and his dream sphere (check em out! It goes hand in hand with his epic photography that accompanies the album)! And our beloved Mr Rickastah Cranson has been seen flitting his sticks about at the latest Jazz Festival, as well as being thick in the world of passing on his world knowledge of the drums onto our tamariki.
We invite you all to a very special KITA show, first time back at The Yard since our 2023 LOVE LIVES HERE TOUR, with support from local act NON NON CHALANT!
We are celebrating a collaboration between Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant and An Ogre, a single and music video titled CHASING SUMMER. So, to bring it all together, we are celebrating the release of their single CHASING SUMMER with a classic epic KITA set, and a KITA rendition of CHASING SUMMER.
We also see that it is a hard time for people, so we are dampening our ticket prices, $10 unwaged/students, or $20 waged. $25 on the door capacity dependent!
For you philomaths and readers out there, here's a bit more on CHASING SUMMER the single that is OUT NOW on all platforms:
“Chasing Summer” is a first time collaboration between Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant and An Ogre.
For Nikita, “Chasing Summer” is the first release under her solo Artist name ‘Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant’ since 2016. Known for her recent work headlining Aotearoa’s biggest spectacle WOW, her acting work in Far North and Avatar 2, as well as her most recent music releases with her band KITA (alongside Grammy award winning producer Tommasso Colliva *MUSE/RAZORLIGHT). Tu-Bryant is a Taiwan-born multidisciplinary Artist currently based in Pōneke, Wellington.
An Ogre is Neil Crispin Aldridge's pop electronica output.
Neil spent 15 years as a sound engineer in the music industry helping other people produce music (including Rod Stewart, All Saints, and Emma Bunton), and 10 years working with dialogue and ADR in the film industry helping other people make films (including King Kong, Tintin, The Hobbit trilogy, District 9, and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader). Now he has finally got around to releasing music and sound art of his own.
An Ogre is one strand of that...
Nikita:
“My parts in Chasing Summer were written in my van on the long drives in between touring cities. I am often on the road, and people have commented on how boring my road trips must be as I prefer my 3-9 hour stints in silence. That’s often when the ideas come. When you have constant information and sound coming in, it’s hard to hear your own thoughts, or your own ideas. Chasing Summer was no exception. I was driving back to Pōneke from Tāmaki Makaurau, when I wrote the melody and lyrics to this song. This love song is inspired by the narrative of chasing only the good times, “Chasing Summer again...deny the winter” as well as how the human condition lends us to wanting and longing for what’s new instead of sticking around for the long haul. Another metaphor used in the song refers to the tauhou, (wax-eye bird) literally meaning new arrival or stranger that often comes when the weather warms. I love collaborating with other producers and artists, Neil has been super fun to collaborate with.”
Sanoi with Simon Tober
Originally hailing from Germany, SANOI is a producer, DJ and a key member in the electronic/dance music scene in Aotearoa. He has graced the stages of many of New Zealand’s most-loved festivals & clubs where his deeply danceable DJ sets see him move seamlessly across warm, melodic, groove-driven techno and beyond.
Sanoi is set to release a series of club singles just in time for the summer season & upcoming shows. This marks the first all-new material from Sanoi since his 2023 album Echoes Of Home. While Echoes of Home was designed for a rich, layered listening experience at home, these new singles bring a high-energy, dance-floor-focused sound that aligns more closely with Sanoi’s club and DJ sets. Perfect for a run of summer club shows!
As the co-founder of the Woodlands Collective in Germany, Simon Tober brings his unique sound to Aotearoa this summer. He has been a part of the DJ project 'Tober&Tober ' for over 10 years, playing shows & festivals all across Europe. As a solo artist, Simon enjoys playing mid-downtempo, indie dance, daytime disco and slow house.
You can catch them both on Friday 24 Jan 2025 at The Yard, Raglan
Heavy Chest (Solo)
Unbound by genre, city lines, or currently the occasional razor, Andre Smith of Heavy Chest is heading back to Aotearoa this January. Armed with a guitar, a pedalboard full of experimental possibilities, and a knack for gentle storytelling, he’ll be serenading summer hot spots with his signature sound and laid-back charm
Having spent the last two years based in Naarm (Melbourne, AUS), Andre is home for a fleeting Kiwi summer before jetting off to the mountains of France for a creative residency.
In true indie fashion, Heavy Chest continues to maintain a devoted following, thanks to a steady flow of spontaneous releases. Currently riding a wave of Bandcamp acoustic projects inspired by his time in Tasmania, Heavy Chest offers a mix of tunes you’ve already got stuck in your head and fresh ones you’ll be humming after just one listen.
This summer, you’re invited to pull up a seat for an intimate evening with Heavy Chest. Stripped-back and solo, these shows promise to be as heartfelt and experimental as they are toe-tapping.
Pineja
Excited to get over to their local surf spot Whāingaroa, Raglan, Pineja will be joining their mates Mondogreen at The Yard. Be prepared for a night full of Pineja's face melting dubs, skanking breakdowns and dancey grooves, fused with Mondogreen's mellow, alternative flavour of shoegaze and reggae.