Come buy a pint of Pilsner from Jonesy and watch three amazing up-and-coming Ōtepoti acts. For this gig, every ticket purchased on UTR will go in the draw to win a bottle of Sublime Pinot Noir.
Coming fresh from a tour supporting Reb Fountain for her shows in both Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Whanganui-a-Tara is Mads Harrop.
Mads Harrop is a singer-songwriter, composer, and musician from the Waitaki Valley in North Otago, New Zealand. Her first song, Contagious World, written during lockdown in 2020, went to number one on the New Zealand Student Radio Music Charts. Her songs are both joyous and poignant, and have received wide critical acclaim.
The Mads Harrop Band has supported both local and international acts, including The Chats, Guitar Wolf, Reb Fountain, Ha the Unclear, and many others. Mads writes songs mostly about the challenges she faces and ideas related to neurodiversity (she has Autism, Anxiety, and Tourette Syndrome).
In between gigs, work, and play, Mads is also a freelance sound engineer/music producer and a volunteer worker. She holds multiple qualifications, most recently a Master of Music (endorsed in Music Production) from the University of Otago.
As an original songwriter with a love for vintage instruments, effects, and style, Mads strives for an authentic sound using analogue gear.
Mads was suddenly struck with Tourette Syndrome at 19, and her ongoing journey to keep her life on track is inspirational. Her songs are a testimony to her love of music and her commitment to overcoming life’s hurdles. Harrop’s latest single, “Five Years From Now”, was released in October 2026.
Joining Mads on the night are Monkey Do (winners of Bring The Noise 2026) and Bride Cake.
Monkey Do are an alt-rock four-piece playing live across Ōtepoti. Influenced by classic shoegaze, modern indie rock and the dynamic local scene around them, they create a uniquely blended sound, captivating audiences with their carefully crafted lyrics and electric stage presence. Making music that evokes the fleeting feeling of youth, Monkey Do are one of the most exciting up-and-coming acts in Ōtepoti, an experience you'll want to monkey see.
Bride Cake - a sweet fresh band, with some driven guitars, a thoughtful rhythm section and a selection of pieced together songs!
Tix $15 on UTR. $20 for Door Sales.
