Ten New Zealand artists confirmed to showcase at the UK’s premier festival for new music in May 2026.
‘If E Dey Go’ builds on the sonic foundation Mazbou Q consolidated with “Survived,” continuing his fusion of Afro-diasporic rhythm, hip-hop expression, and heavy guitar textures, this time through a more melancholic, midtempo lens.
On 8th May 2026, Aldous Harding will release her fifth studio album, Train On The Island via Flying Nun Records and 4AD.
Award-winning singer and songwriter Em-Haley Kukutai Walker (Waikato, Ngaati Tiipaa) – who releases music and performs under the stage names Theia and TE KAAHU – will represent her people and Aotearoa at the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (April 20 to May 1).
Paul McLaney’s new instrumental album EXEGESIS compromises two 23 minute long pieces of music built upon the hypnotic and ever evolving melodic interplay of an almost chamber style collection of instrumentation.
Following a successful year of showcases throughout Aotearoa, One New Zealand and Live Nation’s upcoming artist showcase ONES TO WATCH has revealed their kiwi ‘ONES TO WATCH’ artists at this year’s Rhythm and Vines Festival.
