Sounds By The Awa In Lower Hutt To Celebrate NZ Music Month
The family-friendly event will be held at the new Te Tōpūnga Hapori i Daly Street community space from 11am-3pm on 31 May (rain day 1 June). Entry is free.
On the bill are Valley Kids, Ras Judah, DJ Kaysee Savali, Kiridox, DJ Stefrose and legendary vocalist Lisa Tomlins.
Economy and Development Director Jon Kingsbury says Sounds by the Awa is a perfect event for the Daly St site.
"It's all about bring the community together for a fun day out in the heart of the city. To be able to do that whilst celebrating NZ Music Month, and local Hutt musicians, makes it extra special."
It's a unique event where you can combine live music with some cycling action on our pump track or enjoy some kai from a local food truck.
But the new Daly St community space is only a one-minute saunter away from the Hutt River and a two-minute walk from High St and its amazing offering of local cafes. You may even want to take the time to do your weekly veggie shop at the Riverbank Market.
Valley Kids will bring their collective experiences with Kiwi heavy hitters such as Katachafire, Tomorrow People, Sons Of Zion, NLC, and Creative Nātives in their acoustic set at Daly St.
Guitarist/vocalist Daniel Sugrue says Valley Kids are into "groove based" music incorporating soul, RnB, Reggae, rock and three-part harmonies.
"All of us are kids from the Hutt Valley, hence the band name. A couple of us lived together and a lot of the songs were written in that house. We really wanted to reflect the environment the band was reared in.
"We are going to be doing a few our songs and a few covers that we really enjoy. We think people will enjoy them too."
Valley Kids have released six singles, including their latest Stuck in your Head.
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