Music Commission News

TĀMAKI MAKAURAU/AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Going Global™, Aotearoa’s most anticipated music summit and showcase event has unveiled its lineup of 21 ground-breaking artists who will perform across two nights; Friday, September 1st, and Saturday, September 2nd, 2023.

These talented musicians are set to wow both local and international music industry luminaries gathered in what promises to be a highlight of opportunity for Aotearoa musicians. As a unique snapshot for NZ music fans on what is “Hot” and current – the public is invited!

Held at the iconic venue combo of Wine Cellar, Whammy! and Whammy Backroom in the heart of Auckland’s Karangahape Rd, the event presents an incredible opportunity for music lovers to discover new sounds from this burgeoning selection of talented performers. From soul-stirring vocals to electric guitar riffs and Hip-Hop rhymes, the following 21 artists represent the eclectic and vibrant spirit of the New Zealand music scene that has their eyes set firmly on international horizons.
Anthonie Tonnon (Art Pop, Indie Rock – Whanganui)

Blake (Pop, Alternative Pop – Queenstown)
Ch! Nonso ( Afro Soul – Igbo (South-Eastern) /Tāmaki Makaurau )
Clementine Valentine (Art Pop – Waikato)
D.C. Maxwell (Alt Country – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Dawn Diver (Indie Alternative Jazz – Pōneki)
Elliot & Vincent (Garage Rock – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Grecco Romank (Industrial, Dark Wave, Techno – Tāmaki Makaurau)
KITA (Indie Psych Pop, Electronica – Pōneki)
Luke Thompson (Folk – East Coast)
MACEY (Indie Pop, Alt Pop – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Mazbou Q (Hip hop/Rap – Nigeria / Tāmaki Makaurau)
Mel Parsons – (Indie Folk – Ōtautahi)
MOHI – (Neo Soul, Pop Funk – Tāmaki Makaurau)
PARK RD – (Indie Pop Rock – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Ringlets – (Post-Punk – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Soft Plastics – (Indie Rock, Shoegaze – Pōneki)
Summer Thieves – (Alternative, Surf Rock – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Tom Lark – (Folk Pop – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Vera Ellen – (Alt Rock – Pōneki)
YAHYAH – (Pop. Electronic – Tāmaki Makaurau)