Suena Oro (Studio Session)

Suena Oro are a te reo Maori/Spanish language fusion band from Whakatu. Their original songs explore folk, reggae and afro-beat genres, all pulled through the lens of pyschedelic experimentation. Taonga puoro ...

Big Sima & Boomtown

Big Sima & Boomtown have built a reputation for high-energy live performances and kaupapa-driven music that bridges community, culture and contemporary sound. As independent artists, their Peace Trilogy re...

Cob int. Monday, March 9

COB is the music production and DJ project of Jacob Reiher, pronounced Rye-er. I’m a producer and DJ making soulful, groove-driven music that sits somewhere between lounge listening and the dance floor.

TNT! – Cuba Dupa Friday, March 13

TNT! is a musical project incorporating the explosive power of big band jazz with the mana, rhythmic pizazz and beautiful lyricism of waiata Māori.

Half/Angel – Newtown FestThursday, March 5

This week we have Half/Angel on the Amplifiershow talking about their upcoming gigs at Newtown. Half/Angel toe the line of alt-rock, psychedelia, and indie.They’re exciting to listen to, and their singles ‘Debt Collector’ & ‘Boat Ramp + Jitterbug’ will have you struggling to put them in a box and itching to hear what’s next.

Instant Theatre

"Instant Theatre" is a fully improvised, character-driven performance of real people in real situations—created spontaneously before your eyes.

With no scripts, no games, and nothing prepared, our four performers build a rich world exploring the lives of these characters experiencing joy, heartbreak, unexpected life events, revelations of who they truly are.

Every show is a one-night-only window into these lives.

Half/time Interview on Amplifier 21/01/26

Yesterday we had an Interview with on the Amplifier Show. Half/Time will be embarking on a fundraising tour round parts of Te-Ika-a-Māui later this month to help us gather funds for a tour through the UK this coming May. Playing Pōneke on the 25th of January playing at Garrett Street.