'SAVE NECK OF THE WOODS' Fundraiser Compilation Features Ninajirachi, Caru, Lady Shaka, Hasji + More

The outpouring of support for Tāmaki Makaurau independent venue Neck of the Woods has been unprecedented, with the official givealittle campaign spearheaded by queer club night facilitators NYMPHO (as Nymph Ltd.) surpassing its target of $150,000 by mid-afternoon yesterday. Amongst this week's urgent fundraising initiatives, which included a mighty contribution from Aotearoa indie-rock stars The Beths and the people of Philadelphia, was the release of SAVE NECK OF THE WOODS, an insanely stacked collection of electronic tracks by artists affiliated with NYMPHO.

Sonically unchained from the get-go, the 39 track scene document features Australian EDM superstar Ninajirachi and a massive cast of local trailblazers, including 2026 Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau | Best Electronic Artist winner Caru, Lady Shaka, Hasji, TAKATAPUNANI, Current Bias, JHL, Lucky Boy^, Auto Angel, NYMPHO co-founders ATARANGI, Monoga.my and Teddyyy, and many more.

A truly legendary week of community action, during which literally thousands of gig-lovers played their part, we are looking forward to the new era of Neck of the Woods. The givealittle campaign is still running until this Saturday 27th June, NYMPHO stated: "From this point onwards, all new donations will help to bring Neck of the Woods back better than ever." Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the future of Neck of the Woods HERE. 

"SAVE NECK OF THE WOODS is the result of an overwhelming community response from all corners of the world to a private callout for tracks; a love letter to the venue, written by the people who helped shape it into what it is today, and what it will become in the future. From hyperpop to hip hop, the compilation features previously unreleased edits, remixes and original productions, showcasing the breadth and depth of talent fostered by NYMPHO’s wider creative community.

All proceeds raised from SAVE NECK OF THE WOODS will go directly towards the wider fundraising efforts to keep the venues doors open." - NYMPHO