Celebrate NZ Music Month on Queens Wharf with a mix-tape of choice, homegrown and a 100% NZ line-up of DJs and intimate live sets.
During the day, DJs Matt Crawley, Rose Alice, Sandy Mill and Stinky Jim will provide the sonic backdrop for your lunch break.
Once sun sets, grab an early dinner at the Queens Wharf container village and let DJ Grantis and TDK set the tone for your Thursday evenings or enjoy RepFMs Friday live sets with genres spanning hip-hop to reggae with a sprinkle of karaoke.
Free. Family friendly. Haere mai e hoa mā!
Lunchtime DJs | Tuesday to Friday (12pm – 2pm):
- Tuesdays: Matt Crawley
- Wednesdays: Rose Alice
- Thursdays: Sandy Mill
- Fridays: Stinky Jim
Thursday evening DJs (5pm – 7pm):
Māori HiFi DJs (Grantis + TDK)
Friday evening DJs and live sets (5pm – 8pm):
Friday 1 May | J Hu$tle
A rising hip-hop artist from Auckland, with a unique sound that blends old-school beats with modern flow, J Hu$tle was surrounded by music from a young age. Inspired by the likes of Savage and POETIK, J Hu$tle began writing and recording his own music at the age of 12.
Friday 8 May | Queen2Queen
A powerhouse female rap duo straight out of Ōtara and Manurewa, Queen2Queen was formed at Passion2Profession in 2023. Since then, Jasy and Eyez have been rocking stages with amped-up sounds that fuse raw energy and unapologetic storytelling.
Representing the next wave of aspiring female hip-hop artists, Queen2Queen is more than a duo - they’re a movement: bold, fearless and unafraid to break barriers for women in rap.
Friday 15 May | Sweet & Irie
Sweet & Irie was officially formed in 2005 when Ed Ru was inspired after seeing Toots and the Maytals perform live. They have performed at major festivals, such as Raggamuffin, touring both nationally and internationally. Sweet & Irie's music is characterized by its positive and uplifting messages about love, unity and positivity.
Friday 22 May | Kapo
Hailing from Te Taitokerau in Muriwhenua, 18-year-old Kapowairua Waitai is the lead singer of Papas Pack.
Known for songs like Muriwhenua and Kōtiro Māori, she blends te reo Māori with a fresh, modern sound. With a strong connection to her roots, she’s an aspiring artist aiming to share Māori music with the world in a way that’s never been heard before.
Friday 29 May | Queens Wharf Karaoke
Hazaduz is a dynamic Auckland-based entertainer, DJ, and karaoke host known for high-energy nights and crowd engagement, blending live song-leading with party vibes.