DJs, dancing and doing good.
Dress up, get down to Moon and boogie all night while helping Kaibosh feed those in our communities that need it most.
Don’t miss this fantastic fundraiser with stellar DJs spinning all night, lights and visuals from the legendary Cubeman and Metrokorg, and sweet sounds powered by Torque.
House, breaks, tech house, techno, rave, bass music and more, with good times guaranteed.
Raffle, plus spot prizes for the best dressed (costume theme: spring!).
All proceeds from ticket sales and raffle go straight to Kaibosh Food Rescue. If you can’t make it, you can donate or become a supporter via the Kaibosh website. https://kaibosh.org.nz/get-involved/donate/
Early bird special and reduced ticket price for the unwaged.
Get your tickets from Humanitix (https://events.humanitix.com/spring-for-kaibosh)
DJs
Flatmate
Dance Therapy record label head Flatmate (aka your Flatmate) has a playful curiosity for music, a passion for storytelling and an infectious energy whether behind the decks, in the studio or on the dancefloor. He builds worlds rich in story and sonic diversity, capturing the warmth of the past while exploring the progressive endeavours of the present. (@flatmate__ and @dancetherapyrecords on Insta)
Nam Chucks b2B Amira
Nam and Amira possess a deep appreciation and respect for Soundsystem philosophy, dedicating their musical selections to the concepts of unity, inclusivity and respect for all sounds sacred and indigenous. Join these two empowered wāhine through sounds of their diaspora. (@nam_chucks on Insta)
Hexadecimal
Emerging from the UK underground breakbeat scene in the early 2000s, Scott Reeder quickly established himself as an internationally respected DJ and producer. With 150+ releases to his name and two albums on Distinctive Records, his output has helped shape a generation of forward-thinking club music.
Now based in New Zealand, Hexadecimal remains highly active, delivering genre-blending, dancefloor-driven DJ sets that reflect both his deep roots and global perspective. (@hexadecimalmusic on Insta)
Ché D
Ngāmotu New Plymouth–based visual artist and musician/producer Ché Rogers, aka DJ Ché D, weaves stylish minimal house and techno tunes. Shaken, not stirred, he blends underground classics, originals, and live-improvised remixes with a serving of indie and goth condiments. (@che_rogers_art on Insta)
Lowli
Event co-organiser Laurie and his DJ sets are, in a word: FUN! He’s guaranteed to get carried away and bring anyone, and everyone, on the dancefloor with him. (@lowli_dj on Insta)
The Village Idiot
Longtime Kaibosh supporter, Lee Slater, has been hogging house-party stereos, and sound systems, for over 20 years. Expect flowing, bouncy tunes and a little bit of wonkiness.
DJ Danger
Ange has been dishing up tasty tunes around Pōneke for the past decade. Expect an eclectic, genre-bending collection of tunes in her vinyl-only set.
VJs & sound
Cubeman
VJ Cubeman is an established New Zealand visual artist and live media technician dedicated to turning sound into immersive light environments. Specialising in architectural projection mapping and live video manipulation, Cubeman captures and remixes real-world music moments into what he terms the new.
If you’re not familiar with his ‘work’ prepare to have your minds blown! (@vjcubeman on Insta)
Metrokorg
A frequent partner-in-pixels, with Cubeman, Kane is a dedicated champion of the underground scene, actively supporting tech crews and behind-the-scenes production. His VJing, custom projection mapping and immersive mood lighting have helped craft hypnotic visual environments for major festivals and events including Bloom, CubaDupa, Sunny Side Up and numerous Kāpiti gigs. (@metrokorg on Insta)
We’re stoked that this epic event will be POWERED BY TORQUE – Pōneke’s brilliant, custom-built Tub’s Audio sound system. (@torque_sounds on Insta)
See you on the dancefloor…
