To welcome back people into the CBD we are celebrating!

But not just any celebration… 4 events rolled into one!

4pm CREATIVES MARKET

4 pm BRIDGE CITY STREET ART BATTLE w/ DJ’s and Thiefofbaghad

4pm FREE LUNCH STREET THEATRE HUMAN STATUE

5pm SAW WAVE MUSIC CONCERT

We have some of our finest NZ bands!

FREQ NASTY + RAIZA BIZA +LOUISA NICKLIN + BITTER DEFEAT

FREQ NASTY: Based in L.A FreQ Nasty is currently touring AUS/NZ, hitting the festivals. FreQ Nasty has played everything from Burning Man, Earth Frequency Festival to Soundsplash. He has collaborated and remix everyone from Fatboy Slim, Kelis, KRS - One, Root Manuva, Michael Franti and Santigold's Creator. @freqnasty

RAIZA BIZA: having spent the last decade touring Australia, Europe and China, Raiza recently signed to Australian label Low Key Force. Raiza has worked with producers such Mike Elizondo (Emimen, Kimbra, Sheryl Crow), alongside playing festivals Splore and Sister Cities concert (China). @raizabizaJoining Raiza will be live visuals by street mural artist @Magic.Darts

LOUISA NICKLIN: Auckland singer-songwriter Louisa Nicklin has made waves over the last several years in the NZ Music scene. Her warm, lush voice combined with ethereal folk-influenced sound has seen her touring the country and performing on RNZ. A graduate of Te Koki New Zealand School of Music - having studied with Michael Norris and Professor John Psathas. Louisa was previously known for her classical compostion work. Louisa has now cemented her place an established solo music artist, mixing genres and with her own alternative folk rock. @louisanicklin

BITTER DEFEAT: having recently released their latest EP Minor Victory (2021) to critical acclaim, the band saw their EP receiving great feedback from music media critics both within New Zealand and abroad. The band's music made it to BBC Radio and saw them supporting respected Flying Nun bands The Chills and The Bats. @bitterdefeatnz

Many thanks to these INCREDIBLE sponsors:

Love the Centre, Hamilton Central Business Association, Hamilton City Council, Creative Communities Scheme Creative NZ, Trust Waikato, Wel Energy Trust, The Hum, Free FM, Phantom Billstickers, and high fives NZ Music Month.

Presented by Hamilton Live Music Trust and Never Project Space.

Poster design @boneugly.

CREATIVES MARKET:

We are looking for creatives who are interested in selling their creatives wares.

All within a creative supportive environment celebrating Kirikiriroa’s original art and music communities.

Contact Sandra for a stall: Sandrajensen99atyahoo.com