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New Zealand @ The Great Escape 2024
The New Zealand Music Commission is proud to present New Zealand @ The Great Escape 2025, showcasing four of the best New Zealand artists. The event will take place 12pm – 4pm, Thursday 15th May at Patterns Downstairs in Brighton. The artists performing are as follows:
12:30 – CHAII
Iranian born Artist/producer/creative-director CHAII was raised in New Zealand. Her creative vision was apparent on debut EP Lightswitch; a visual collection showcasing sounds and footage from Oman to California. The 6-track release includes the title track that was featured in EA Sports’ FIFA 21 Soundtrack + Trailer for ‘Ms Marvel, ‘Nobody Know’ also launched Apple’s brand-new iPhone 12 and was featured in Netflix Original film ‘The Old Guard’ starring Charlize Theron.
13:30 – MUROKI
Shaan Singh (lead vocals, sax, keys), Matt Beachen (drums), Sam Thomson (bass, keys, BVs) and Ben O'Leary (Guitar, keys, BVs). From humble beginnings as buskers on the streets of Wellington, their unique Pop RnB sound has taken them around the globe and seen them supporting the likes of Ed Sheeran and touring with Camilla Cabello and Christina Aguilera.
14:30 – DRAX PROJECT
Kenyan New Zealander Muroki has settled in Berlin, aiming to bring his soulful blend of indie, funk and pop to European audiences. Muroki's voice is a truly hypnotic instrument, effortlessly caressing melodies over hazy, soul-based pop.
15:30 – NO CIGAR
Since the band’s inception in 2019, NO CIGAR has grown a fiercely loyal fanbase across the globe. Fresh of the back of their European tour, the band are sharing their sophomore album, ‘The Great Escape’ in their second Australasian tour, an album that was designed for the live-experience and showcases the special energy the band radiates.
12:30 – CHAII
Iranian born Artist/producer/creative-director CHAII was raised in New Zealand. Her creative vision was apparent on debut EP Lightswitch; a visual collection showcasing sounds and footage from Oman to California. The 6-track release includes the title track that was featured in EA Sports’ FIFA 21 Soundtrack + Trailer for ‘Ms Marvel, ‘Nobody Know’ also launched Apple’s brand-new iPhone 12 and was featured in Netflix Original film ‘The Old Guard’ starring Charlize Theron.
13:30 – MUROKI
Shaan Singh (lead vocals, sax, keys), Matt Beachen (drums), Sam Thomson (bass, keys, BVs) and Ben O'Leary (Guitar, keys, BVs). From humble beginnings as buskers on the streets of Wellington, their unique Pop RnB sound has taken them around the globe and seen them supporting the likes of Ed Sheeran and touring with Camilla Cabello and Christina Aguilera.
14:30 – DRAX PROJECT
Kenyan New Zealander Muroki has settled in Berlin, aiming to bring his soulful blend of indie, funk and pop to European audiences. Muroki's voice is a truly hypnotic instrument, effortlessly caressing melodies over hazy, soul-based pop.
15:30 – NO CIGAR
Since the band’s inception in 2019, NO CIGAR has grown a fiercely loyal fanbase across the globe. Fresh of the back of their European tour, the band are sharing their sophomore album, ‘The Great Escape’ in their second Australasian tour, an album that was designed for the live-experience and showcases the special energy the band radiates.
Thursday 15 May
Patterns Downstairs, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton, West Sussex BN2 1TL
Thursday 15th May 12pm – 4pm @ Patterns Downstairs, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton
12:30 – CHAII
13:30 – MUROKI
14:30 – DRAX PROJECT
15:30 – NO CIGAR
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