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Scoop
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Sounds By The Awa In Lower Hutt To Celebrate NZ Music Month
Local artists will be the stars of the show in Sounds by the Awa - the first outdoor concert organised by Hutt City Council to specifically 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.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
New Single And Video Signals Good Time Ahead For Reggae Band NLC
NLC No Limits Crew - Latest News [Page 1] NLC Drops Soulful Te Reo Māori Single For NZ Music Month The Whanganui-based musicians are well known for their fusion of reggae with elements of soul and dub woven with te reo Māori and English. Their latest offering goes one step further; an original song recorded totally in te reo Māori, called Ko au ... More >>
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Priya Sami & Sophie-Maude
music culture about 1 hour ago Priya Sami is in studio to tell us about the Official NZ Music Month Summit Tauranga Artist Sophie-Maude is up in Auckland working with artists and came to talk to us about it and her music journey so far Tags: culture music Culture Music
NZ Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
The Coolest NZ Band T-Shirts To Wear This NZ Music Month
It's NZ Music Month. These are some of the coolest pieces of merch to show our local music scene some love. On May 30, there's a chance to celebrate and platform our local music scene with a certain sartorial choice. NZ Music T-Shirt Day offers an open invitation
Scoop
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
CAYZA Empowers Healing With New Single ‘Let My People Go'
Press Release – Maia Studio Written and produced by CAYZA mixed and mastered by Chosen Records Munashe Tuwe, A.K.A. Iconic Sound, the single samples 1814s song of the same name, a link that hit CAYZA with immediate emotional resonance. Rising Samoa-Aotearoa artist CAYZA has released his Chosen Records debut single 'Let My People Go' for NZ Music Month – a bold call for freedom, healing and hope. The raw, timely track shines a light on the lived realities of rangatahi mental health in his hometown of Maraenui, and across Aotearoa and the Pacific. Blending spoken word with soul-infused production, 'Let My People Go' is a powerful social observation and a cry for release from the emotional entrapment many young people face today. 'This track came from a real place,' says CAYZA. 'I'd been carrying these thoughts for a while about what's happening in our communities, in Hawke's Bay and even in back Samoa. When I heard the beat, everything poured out. I didn't need to write it down, I just knew it needed to be said.' Written and produced by CAYZA – mixed and mastered by Chosen Records' Munashe Tuwe, A.K.A. Iconic Sound, the single samples 1814's song of the same name, a link that hit CAYZA with immediate emotional resonance. The video was co-produced by CAYZA and Moses Ratumu. 'The original track is about the story of Moses. That really hit me – because we've got people today who feel trapped too. Trapped by depression, pressure and also grief. I wanted to speak to them. To say, it's OK to let that go,' says CAYZA. CAYZA's journey from home studio sessions to the One Love 2025 stage marks a new chapter – and this release, he says, is only the beginning. Signed to Chosen Records, CAYZA is now working on new material, with plans to release an EP that continues to share his message of faith, resilience and upliftment. 'CAYZA embodies the true creative spirit of Chosen Records, and has an incredibly bright future ahead of him,' says CEO of Chosen Records, Mac Andrae. Encouraging the next generation to pursue creative pathways, CAYZA mentors Polynesian students at his old high school. 'It's about legacy – not just making music, but showing others that you can do it too. That's the future I want to build.' 'Let My People Go' is available now on all streaming platforms.
