Wellington's own 10 piece Afrobeat Jazz powerhouse, Star Time, have been setting the city's dancefloors on fire since their debut at the WLG Jazz Festival in 2024. Star Time’s contagious on-stage energy and personality quirks tend to leave audience members stunned and begging for more, not to mention the urge to dance at their shows is stronger than life itself. Rhythms hit like fireworks, locking hips and feet into motion whether you planned to move or not. Star Time doesn’t just play a show, they unleash a euphoric, full-body experience that lingers long after the final note.
Indeed, anyone who has been to a Star Time show can attest: the true stars of the night are undeniably the audience. The sheer levels of energy and uninhibited dance are nothing short of cinematic. The collective passion of the audience becomes an integral, unforgettable part of the band's Afrobeat Jazz experience.
Consisting of some familiar faces you may recognise from the Cuba Street busker sensations “Mel Stevenson, as well as various other projects in WLG, Star Time is an all new emergence, linking with the experiences of fellow African musicians Francois Judah (lead vocals) and Modi Shemmi (percussion).
