Music is the one true universal language, it’s how we communicate.

Born from a desire to play together, COMMUNICATE is the brainchild of Tāmaki Makaurau based DJs Cyril Orson and Heylady.

These two stalwarts of the New Zealand scene have been ferreting away rhythm for well over 50 years between them, and they’ve been playing for just as long. Since banding together they have played across Aotearoa at some of New Zealand’s biggest festivals and club nights. They have quickly garnered a reputation as one of the acts to follow, with their combined passion and experience they bring an energy to the floor that is hypnotising, all-encompassing and unmistakable.

Together they run one of Auckland’s longest running club nights, Sonik Tonik, and this year they launch their XCOMMUNICATE night, which sees the duo curating a 6 hour journey that spans decades.

On top of all this, the pair are currently in the studio finessing their own brand of audio alchemy. With music out later this year and the release of their own label imminent, they are firmly stamping their mark on NZ’s underground scene.

COMMUNICATE is a no-holds-barred exploration of four to the floor, expect underlying elements of broken beat, garage, electronica, punk and rock, and expect it all put together by two humans who can’t live without the harmony they breathe. With each set a tailored, unique experience, COMMUNICATE offer you the chance to take a dip into the vaults of two minds who collect music which has stood the test of time, as well as showcasing the freshest of cuts from across the world.