2010 Lineup
High Contrast
The name High Contrast needs no introduction anymore; though when a young Lincoln Barrett signed on the dotted line back in 2000 he was a complete unknown. Signed on the strength of his mini-disc demos, the Welsh wonder has smashed his way through the d+b scene in no time at all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53zu6O_bVL4&feature=related
Kora
The Kora boys really need no introduction!! One of Aotearoa's greatest acts, Kora have a huge live presence with vocal harmonies sailing on a powerhouse rhythm section. Their infectious style and hard work has paid off with their massive fan base pushing their long awaited debut album into No1 on the NZ charts. We are pumped to have Kora joining us for the second to headline the opening night of the week in Gisborne. You don't wanna miss this rare chance to catch the boys live!!
The Freestylers (UK)
Rocking clubs and parties for over a decade now,The Freestylers are still one of the most exciting names in dance music. They've had Top 20 chart hits, headlined big festivals, sold half a million albums, toured the US supporting Lenny Kravitz, and were the first electronic act to play fully live on legendary BBC TV show Top Of The Pops. We are pumped to have The Freestylers join us on opening night at BW to help kick off possibly the most rocking New Years week of music this country has ever seen.
www.myspace.com/freestylersmusic
www.freestylersmusic.co.uk/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uikiBuLfUDg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3P8hmTafv0&feature=related
The Black Seeds
After a performance to remember at BW last year we had little choice but to invite one of NZ's favourite bands back to do it all over again in 2010. Led by the vocals of Barnaby Weir and Daniel Weetman, at their core THE BLACK SEEDS produce a boundary-crossing fusion of dub, funk, afrobeat and soul, mixed with a vintage reggae base. The 8-piece Wellington band that have carved out their reputation on the back of two double-platinum selling albums, and a masterful live show regarded as one of the finest in New Zealand.
www.theblackseeds.com
www.facebook.com/theblackseeds
www.twitter.com/TheBlackSeeds
Sola Rosa
Since 1999 Sola Rosa's Andrew Spraggon has been tantalising listeners with otherworldly aural experiences, honing his craft and taking Sola Rosa from a self-released one man project to fully-fledged live powerhouse along the way. A number of highly-regarded albums have been released under the Sola Rosa moniker - 2001's 'Solarized', 2003's 'Haunted Out-takes', and 'Moves On' in 2005 - each one picking up numerous nominations and getting Spraggon onstage for award acceptance speeches at both the NZ Music Awards and b-net Music Awards.
www.solarosa.com/
www.myspace.com/solarosamusic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrIYIdQylSk
P-Money
P-Money is New Zealand's most renowned Producer/DJ. His incredible talents in the studio and behind the decks have made him not only a household name in NZ but an artist to watch internationally. P-Money's DJ sets are known to include a good serving of Hip-Hop and Dance music and its the combination of these influences that shape his latest productions. P-Money graced the BW stage way back in our 2nd year and we are as pumped as you to have him back!!
State Of Mind (Live)
Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, State of Mind are the duo of Stu Maxwell and Patrick Hawkins. Beginning their careers in 2004 SOM have become notoriously prolific producers with releases on a broad spectrum of labels throughout the dnb scene. To date SOM Music has released artists such as Black Sun Empire, Axiom, Chris Su, Mindscape, Dose and more. In addition to DJing, State of Mind perform via a live show which includes MC Woody from Wellington NZ. In a similar vein to the likes of Daft Punk or the Chemical Brothers, the 'State of Mind Live' experience goes beyond drum and bass, exploring other genres of electronica while playing almost exclusively their own material from past and present.
The Upbeats
Known collectively as The Upbeats, Jeremy Glenn and Dylan Jones have been writing epic genre-redefining drum and bass together for eleven years. Full-time DJs and producers since early 2004, the duo perform on a regular basis across the globe, run their own recording imprint Non Vogue and have released countless underground hit records on some of the most respected drum and bass labels on the planet. Three classic full-length albums into their career, at the point where most artists begin to stutter - The Upbeats only continue to go from strength to strength, constantly changing the game in 2010 and beyond.
Mt Eden Dubstep
Mt Eden Dubstep compromises of Jesse Cooper and Harley Rayner who are based in New Zealand and are quickly emerging as a force to be reckoned with in the local and international drum and bass and dubstep scenes. They started out with a passion for making remixes and over time have developed their own distinctive style, with soulful vocals and massive bass lines.
In the two years since releasing their first tracks on Youtube, Mt Eden Dubstep are breaking barriers and have gained thousands of fans with much critical acclaim from all corners of the globe. In particular, their biggest track on Youtube, "Sierra Leone" (bootleg) has already reached 4.5 million views and is rapidly increasing. At the moment they are doing gigs around New Zealand but are set to head to the US, UK and Europe in the future.
With Jesse and Harley both producing and DJing, you can expect filthy resonating bass lines, stomping drums, eerie vocals and a bit of hip hop flavour - all resulting in something beautiful and uplifting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nymjfq2kXnI&feature=related
The Checks
Still only in their early 20s and already veteran performers and recording artists,THE CHECKS have played their way into becoming one of New Zealand's most adrenalised, vital and consistently thrilling live acts. To paraphrase the Minutemen: do you want nu rave, or do you want the truth?
www.myspace.com/thechecks
www.thechecks.net/
Concord Dawn
Tagged 'The Pioneers of Drum & Bass' CONCORD DAWN have been making waves in the world of electronic music for many years now and have earnt a fearsome reputation for their live performance with extensive touring in NZ, Asia, America, Europe, Canada and Australia. The NZ born duo, Matt Harvey (aka Matty C) and Evan Short (aka Kiljoy), have also featured at almost all of the major dance festivals in New Zealand and will be well equipped to bring the noise to BW.
Tahuna Breaks
Since their beginnings in January 2005, Tahuna Breaks have
always been a band built upon a simple philosophy- the love
of music. With an open mind and an adventurous spirit,
unafraid to mix genres and musical stylings- their 'anything
goes' and sometimes unconventional approach is governed
only by two criteria: passion and energy. The lifeblood of
this band is live performance and it is from countless live
gigs and tours that they have crafted their own brand of
roots reggae, funk, soul and good old fashioned rock and
roll. Put simply this is a band that thrives on working hard
and winning audiences over.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW9CkbP7bV0&feature=related
Six60
From their bleak student flat at 660 Castle Street Dunedin comes a unique sound that is the freshest twist on the Kiwi love of fusion of roots, reggae, hip hop, dubstep and drum’n’bass. With a catch cry of “live and massive” that has resonated around the country SIX60 are the most in-demand new band in New Zealand and selling out shows on the strength of word of mouth and a huge internet fanbase that regularly create the incredible experience of gigs where a thousand voices enthusiastically sing every word of the band’s (then myspace-only!) songs. SIX60 have just inked a deal with Universal Music and saw their first single ‘Rise Up 2.0’ debut at No.5 in the NZ Charts in September.
David Dallas
David Dallas is the Artist Formerly Known As. Formally known as Con Psy. Formally known as one-half of the award-winning local hip hop group Frontline. Formally known as the next to blow.
Bring these pronouncements forward to the present tense and David Dallas is now known as the most gifted wordsmith New Zealand hip hop has birthed. And the most valued lyricist on Dirty Records' roster is armed with a soon-to-drop solo debut simply titled Something Awesome, an album again set to have other rappers reassess their own rap blueprints.
Early in the piece, label mate P-Money was quick to spot the prodigious talents of the new kid comin' up, recognition that led to Dave's searing verse on 'Not Many - The Remix'. The song heralded the arrival of an untapped rap talent that New Zealand Hip Hop was quick to make room for, elbow room the newcomer lost no time working with.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJoUP0Rx93o&feature=related
Computers Want Me Dead
Computers Want Me Dead are a two-piece electro-synth pop band from Auckland consisting of Sam Harvey and Damien Daniels. With a dynamic history in the indie band scene and electronic music, Computers Want Me Dead are at the heart of the emerging electro-pop scene.
Their debut single 'We Walk In Circles' has been storming the airwaves at alternative and commercial radio, featuring on music TV promos, plus the new VW ad campaign. 'We Walk In Circles' has also experienced a growing number of fans in the digital domain, seeing CWMD hitting the charts for number of downloads on iTunes and Digirama.
With an energetic electro- fuelled live set that's leaving audiences buzzing, Computers Want Me Dead have already been nabbed to play several major New Zealand gigs such as Rhythm & Vines and Our House alongside big name international artists.
Both from vastly different international backgrounds, but united by a common love of synths, drum machines and electro music, Damien's musicianship and Sam's rhythm and production skills fuse electrically, resulting in tunes you'll be humming after one listen. Computers Want Me Dead is New Zealand's next big thing and no doubt soon to make waves on the international scene too.
www.myspace.com/computerswantmedea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwFyTRKllC4
Maya and Vanya
Maya and Vanya are a sister duo from Croatia, who have spent half of their life based in New Zealand, where they have been involved with music and spinning records, amongst other things.
Recent winners of a prestigious global DJ competition initiated by some of the biggest players in the industry: Beatport, Pioneer DJ and DJ Mag. Officially the biggest global online DJ talent search to date. Judges included the head of music download site Beatport, editor of DJ Mag, Marketing manager of Pioneer DJ, Ultra Record's David Waxman, Deadmau5's manager Dean Wilson and DJ/Producer Sebastian Ingrosso - who named the girls the ultimate Next Generation DJs.
Aside from that they've had worldwide interest and played at the annual Miami Winter Music Conference for parties such as DJ Mag, Beatport Beach Party, Ultra Records Industry Party, Set and Mansion Nightlcubs where they played alongside acts such as M.A.N.D.Y, Sharam, D.Ramirez, Dennis Ferrer, Steve Lawler, Macy Gray, Swedish House Mafia, Pete Tong, Afrojack, Chris Lake, Riva Starr, DJ Craze, Diplo, Joris Voorn, DJ Sneak.
nd recently successfully finished a tour playing in the UK, Europe and Los Angeles; which included events such as Creamfields UK and Cream at Amnesia Ibiza supporting acts such as Deadmau5, Laidback Luke, Eric Prydz, Ms Dynamite, Annie Mac, DJ Zinc; Avalon in LA supporting Major Lazer; Mad Decent label party and Steve Aoki's Dim Mak at Cinespace.In the past year they have been heavily involved with their own music production. Working on original material as well as in collaboration with New Zealand's Dick Magik Johnson, Chicago's Rob Threezy, Mad Decent's Paul Devro amongst others more recently.
Killa Kela
Kela began beatboxing in his teens with the 360 Physicals crew. He was discovered by DJ Vadim when he sent a tape of his beatboxing to Vadim's now defunct label Jazz Fudge. His first release was a mixtape with Mr Thing called "Antistatic Mouthwash".
Since then, Kela has been a member of the Isolationists, Rock Steady Crew and The Scratch Perverts. He has also appeared on DJ Vadim's albums and tours as part of the Russian Percussion project, and appeared onstage with Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Super Furry Animals, Prince, De La Soul and Plan B. He is considered to be one of the best beatboxers in the world alongside Kenny Muhammad and Rahzel.
His live act incorporates drum & bass, electro and hip-hop stylings, singing, MCing, very realistic vocal scratching, body movements and imitations of popular songs such as "Slave 4 U" by Britney Spears and "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega. He calls his technique "Multivocalism", a term coined by longtime artwork collaborator Mark Splinter in 2000. Kela's crew has performed hundreds of live shows all around the world and are known as "Spit Kingdom".
1814
1814 are a 8 piece NZ reggae group who are musically inspired by living around the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour.
They have been performing on the NZ music scene for 2 years, playing with acts such as Katchafire, Conerstone Roots, House Of Shem, Three Houses Down and Che Fu.
Their track, Get Up, was included on the Conscious Roots 3 compilation and they have recently released their debut album, Jah Rydem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9j2MZDBsR0&feature=related
Bang Bang Eche
Most teenagers in an unsigned band never get to do a fraction of what Bang Bang Eche has done with just an EP and combustible live show. Coming from a town so remote that tours of Antarctica leave from it, these Kiwi teens have gladly spent most of their career away from home. This highly driven band has circumnavigated the world twice in the last year, supporting their self-titled, self-released, debut EP. Bang Bang Eche's unrelenting ambition is most evident in a live show that has decimated parties in underground bunkers, warehouses and outdoor festivals around the globe.
Frontman Zach Doney is the catalyst for their brilliant live show, launching his small body over obstacles & crowds. Behind the rapid delivery and havoc-wrecking gesticulation of the lead vocalist is the group mastermind; bassist T'Nealle Worsley. A living lesson in efficiency, an acclaimed "blogguer" & subtle fashionista, T'Nealle's artistic genius has lead the NZ press to dub her "the nation's answer to Karen O." Guitarist Charlie Ryder has the gifted grace of a five-fingered hummingbird (often swapping instruments mid-song) and the constant four-over-four that fuels the band is driven by former radio personality James Sullivan, who randomly finds himself disrobed halfway through a set yet never remembers how it happened.
As busy as they've been, these young New Zealanders have still found the time to complete their second release, the four-song Sonic Death Cuntttt EP. Written on tour between '08 & '09, it transforms the brutality of the quartet's live show into audio goodness. Lead song "Fist Full Of Dollars" was immediately hailed Song Of The Day by NME.com & Seattle's legendary KEXP and follows the self-titled EP's success, which had "4 To The Floor" debut at No. 1 on the US commercial alternative specialty show chart and break the Top 50 on CMJ's college radio chart. Closer to home, the band are consistently championed by Australia's Triple J and have enjoyed several No. 1 songs on New Zealand radio.
bangbangeche.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgR0_eXERu8
Batucada Sound Machine
Loosely translated, Batucada means percussive samba jam. Throw in two guitars, bass, keyboard, a slick horn section and one of the Pacific's finest MCs, and you have Batucada Sound Machine. The 10 piece group has evolved from the impromptu "batucada" sessions back in 2003 to become one of NZ's most sought after acts. Their tasty concoction of Brazilian, Cuban and afro-beat rhythms is given a hip hop front courtesy of MC Hazaduz (Che Fu & the Krates) . This kingpin of the rising local hip hop scene lays solid rhymes over the massive samba-reggae percussion while the talented band adds rich pacific soul, reggae and funk flavours.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDh7Im0ymM
