What's In The Vault

This is the first in a series of events leading up to the opening of the exhibition 'Pūkana' in September celebrating Māori and Performing Arts.

An evening of soulful sound to open New Zealand Music Month by 3 of Wellingtons awesome Māori musicians playing a selection of original songs and a few of their favourite kiwi covers.

Come and enjoy a chill vibe to close the week with some of Wellingtons young talent presenting their original works as well as music from the collections by artists that have inspired them Māori, English, electronic, acoustic – this combination of musicians will captivate you.

About the artists:
Ladyfruit says this about herself: ‘Put me in a box and I’ll imagine it into a spaceship and blast off! I like to flow in and out of any genre. 

Imagine soul, hip hop, R'n'B, jazz and world music making a baby.. Modern day storytelling singing about true school stuff’.

Amba Holly: Amba moved from Taupiri to Wellington in 2000 and loves R&B/Soul fusion and acoustic styled music – she composes in both Māori and English. Amba won Best Māori Solo Female Artist at the 2016 Waiata Māori Music Awards

Mīharo Gregory: Christchurch born and raised, studied in Invercargill and started a band before moving to Wellington.

His musical mission? Trying to spread the love and support other musicians via collaboration
Battle of the Band finalist ‘Nation’ – placing in the top 10.

A chill close to the week and an awesome start to your weekend!