Caru & Brandn Shiraz Presented By Nörty Club Collective

Caru & Brandn Shiraz take over Ōtepoti Dunedin to celebrate their new EP Two for Two, hot off the press after a win at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards for Best Electronic Artist.

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JOINED BY AN ALL-STAR CAST OF LOCAL SELECTORS:
⟡ COOKIE + SPECIAL GUESTS
⟡ NÖRTY CLUB COLLECTIVE
⟡ SARAHTONEN

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Nörty Club Collective is all female DJ collective/Event runners made up of CANDI, Evo, and Jousey aiming to bring inclusivity and diversity in the electronic music scene. With three distinct styles, specialising in underground bass music, the genre blending achieved between the three allows the group to meld sets to suit diverse audiences across different occasions. They cleverly curate nights out that focuses on a blend of House, Bass/Club, UK garage, UK Funky, Breaks, Dubstep and Footwork Techno/Jungle. Shows curated by Nörty Club Collective are not to be missed out on.

Kicking off the night we have Cookie, a trio of friends who came together organically and found themselves in a writing session together one night. They blend elements of soul, R&B, and hip-hop, creating music that reflects their genuine connections and shared experiences with each other.

Then we have Sarahtonen, who has established herself as one of Dunedin's most versatile DJ's with sets that traverse the best cuts of hip hop, house, dnb, half time and UKG. A veteran of more than two decades behind the decks Sarah has supported a myriad of international djs and artists and has recently been the host of 'Conscious Cuts' on Local radio station DropFM where she curated a monthly mix of genres and guests shining a light on the gems of the underground as well as showcasing local talent.

Caru and Brandn Shiraz unite through a shared love of UK dance music, bringing together their distinct creative voices across a series of collaborative releases. Following their debut EP, Back 2 Back (2025), a project inspired by the pioneers of pirate radio, the duo now return with Two for Two. This bold new five-track EP deepens their exploration of contemporary club music. Building on the foundations of their previous work, the project showcases an evolved sound, blending forward-thinking production from Caru with Shiraz's unmistakable MC presence, while paying tribute to the dance music cultures that continue to inspire them.

Their recent notable sets across Aotearoa include The Others Way and Cuba Dupa, a summer tour which saw them take over the stages of Northern Bass, Matakanarama and Twisted Frequency in the span of 24-hours, then closing out the season with an epic warehouse party in Mangere supporting UK dance music forces Bakey and Capo Lee.

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Two for Two is supported by a nationwide tour, playing their songs live and direct on dancefloors across Aotearoa. Working alongside the venues, soundsystems, promoters and DJs who have supported Shiraz and Caru every step of the way, the tour will be presented by Garage Sale, GoldTooth, Norty Club Collective and 103 Soundsystem – a selection of respected and leading dance music figureheads in Aotearoa.


PRESENTED BY NÖRTY CLUB COLLECTIVE
SATURDAY 25 JULY
MUSIC FROM 9PM
NO8 DISTILLERY
90 BOND STREET, DUNEDIN