To welcome back people into the CBD we are having a PARTY!
But not just any party…. 4 events rolled into one!
4pm CREATIVES MARKET
4 pm BRIDGE CITY STREET ART BATTLE w/ DJ’s and Thiefofbaghad
4pm FREE LUNCH STREET THEATRE HUMAN STATUE
5pm SAW WAVE MUSIC CONCERT
We have some of our finest NZ and local bands!
FREQ NASTY + RAIZA BIZA +LOUISA NICKLIN + BITTER DEFEAT
FREQ NASTY: Born in Fiji, raised in New Zealand, and formed musically in the dance music
revolution of London in the late ’90s, FreQ Nasty started his career on the seminal UK
Bass label Botchit & Scarper and moved to SKINT/Sony Records in 2003 alongside
Fatboy Slim, Dave Clarke, and X-Press 2. Over the coming years, he went on to release
a slew of cutting-edge Breakbeat/Garage records collaborating with &/or remixing
Fatboy Slim, Kelis, KRS One, Roots Manuva, Rodney P, and Reggae legend Junior
Delgado and becoming a fixture of the global Electronic Music scene. 2008 saw the
release of both ‘Creator’, a collaboration with MIA producer Switch and Santigold that
launched Santigold’s career, and his FABRICLIVE 42 mix CD (DJ Mag’s ‘compilation of
the month’) released on London nightclub Fabric’s label, a club where FreQ held a
multi-year DJ residency. He is one of Burning Man’s most loved DJs, and his
signature Bass-heavy sets have been a pilgrimage for fans of the legendary Nevada
desert festival for years.
RAIZA BIZA: having spent the last decade touring Australia, Europe and China, Raiza recently signed to Australian label Low Key Force. Raiza has worked with producers such Mike Elizondo (Emimen, Kimbra, Sheryl Crow), alongside playing festivals Splore and Sister Cities concert (China). His flow has seen him collaborating with artists Hollie Smith, Jon Toogood (Shihad) and Melodownz. Joining him will be Boon Creative Director Craig McClure aka street artist Magic Darts who will be providing live visuals.
@raizabiza
LOUISA NICKLIN: Auckland singer-songwriter Louisa Nicklin has made waves over the last several years in the NZ Music scene. Her warm, lush voice combined with ethereal folk-influenced sound has seen her touring the country and performing on RNZ. A graduate of Te Koki New Zealand School of Music - having studied with Michael Norris and Professor John Psathas. Louisa was previously known for her classical compostion work. Louisa has now cemented her place an established solo music artist, mixing genres and with her own alternative folk rock.
@louisanicklin
BITTER DEFEAT: having recently released their latest EP Minor Victory (2021) to critical acclaim, the band saw their EP receiving great feedback from music media critics both within New Zealand and abroad. The band's music made it to BBC Radio and saw them supporting respected Flying Nun bands The Chills and The Bats. @bitterdefeatnz
Many thanks to these INCREDIBLE sponsors:
Love the Centre, Hamilton Central Business Association, Hamilton City Council, Creative Communities Scheme Creative NZ, Trust Waikato, Wel Energy Trust, The Hum, Free FM, Phantom Billstickers, and high fives NZ Music Month.
Presented by Hamilton Live Music Trust and Never Project Space.
Poster design @boneugly.
