ARTIST
KATCHAFIRE
Hailing from Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa, KATCHAFIRE have become a global roots reggae phenomenon, renowned for their authentic sound and uplifting live performances. With six successful albums, platinum sales and a loyal international fanbase, the all-Māori band blend classic roots reggae with R&B, funk, dancehall and pop influences. From humble beginnings as a family jam session, they have grown into an eight-piece collective, performing to sold-out crowds worldwide and sharing stages with the likes of Damian Marley, Steel Pulse, UB40 and The Wailers. Bringing decades of experience, infectious grooves and feel-good reggae energy, there is no stopping the Fire!
TAMI NEILSON
Tami Neilson’s worldwide appeal is due in no small part to her reputation, according to Rolling Stone, as “a fire breathing belter.” Her ground-shaking voice has wowed audiences across the globe and earned her numerous awards along the way. In New Zealand, Tami is one of her adopted home country’s most beloved artists, with her albums topping the charts and appearing across multiple categories at the NZ Music Awards almost every year. Her sold-out Kingmaker tour culminated in a live album backed by the 80-piece Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Neilson has also built an audience of all ages across Europe, Australia and her native North America, thanks to appearances on the star-studded PBS “Great Performances” concert series, filmed live at the Ryman in Nashville, and the legendary Grand Ole Opry. An award-winning composer, Tami has written and performed music for feature films including SpongeBob SquarePants: Saving Bikini Bottom and Holy Days, starring Miriam Margolyes, as well as making cameo appearances in the hit television series The Brokenwood Mysteries.
Summer Thieves
Summer Thieves have become one of Aotearoa’s most exciting bands, evolving from Dunedin house parties to sold-out tours and festival main stages. Blending indie rock, pop, reggae and hip-hop, they’re known for their electric live shows and infectious energy. With over 20 million Spotify streams, two Gold-certified tracks and one Platinum-certified track, the band has continued to build momentum with releases including Warped, Bandaids & Lipsticks, Paradise Down The Road and Cigarettes In Space. Their latest single, ‘On The Brink’, marks the beginning of a new chapter as they gear up for their fourth studio album.
Adam Hattaway & The Haunters
Since releasing their debut album All Dat Love in 2018, Adam Hattaway & The Haunters have established themselves as one of Aotearoa’s most prolific live and recording acts. Their acclaimed catalogue spans rock ‘n’ roll, country, soul and indie, earning chart success, international radio play, and placements on Netflix. High Horse (2024), produced by Marlon Williams, was named among Rolling Stone Australia/New Zealand’s Top 50 Albums of the Year. Their latest studio album, Hot Variety, captures the band’s signature energy, while War On Zevon celebrates Warren Zevon’s songs with guest appearances from Georgia Knight, Adam McGrath and Milan Borich.
Candice Milner
Candice Milner is an Aotearoa musician, mother and midwife, and previous Aotearoa Music Award nominee. After stepping away from music for five years, becoming a midwife and having two children, Milner returned to songwriting with Rebirth – a raw, feminist indie-rock/folk-pop record exploring motherhood, mental health, vulnerability, identity and the pressure to become a “finished” version of yourself. Produced by Ryan Fisherman and Will McGillivray, Rebirth is released 2 February 2027.
