RESONATE (Music First x Darklight) Returning in September

One of the best nights out of 2025 for this occasional club-goer, Music First and Darklight are bringing back the RESONATE multi-media dance party experience this September — this time at OKAHU on Tāmaki Makaurau's waterfront. The inaugural RESONATE in May combined world-class DJ / live sets and a variety of interactive light installation works, to create a laudably ambitious, senses-scrambling, all-encompassing event too rarely witnessed on these shores.

Read our chat with Music First's Sam Harmony about the first edition of RESONATE HERE, scope out George Forbes' photos for a hint of what to look forward to HERE, and sign up to the Music First mailing list HERE for early bird ticket access. The official lineup and general public tickets go live this Thursday, but the first RESONATE was so good we recommend taking action toot sweet, it may well sell out immediately as capacity is "even stricter"...

"Music First and Darklight are delighted to announce the return of RESONATE

Expanding on the harmony between light and sound, Resonate is an audio visual exploration combining the incredible visual aesthetics created by the Darklight team, with an outstanding lineup of music curated by Music First for a one-night only experience - at a new venue - OKAHU

Located right on the waterfront on Tāmaki Drive, we’re delighted to take the Resonate programme to a new and exciting space. With a 3am license, OKAHU, is the perfect spot for us to bring back the Resonate event.

The last Resonate sold out and this event has an even stricter capacity so please book your tickets as soon as possible. Line up details and GA Tickets on-sale Thursday 7th August."

RESONATE
Lineup to be announced
Friday 5th September - OKAHU, Auckland
General public tickets on sale via UTR from Thursday 7th August
Sign up to the Music First mailing list HERE for early bird ticket access

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