Music Industry News

Join us for a special midwinter music showcase at BIG FAN for one night only and discover your new favourites in a line-up of rising Pan-Asian-Kiwi musicians. Rippling with soul-healing soundscapes and pulses of underground beats, MOONLIT features music by FĒI LÍN, Ersha Island 二沙岛, Club Ruby, Varit and BEONY.

Presented in partnership with BIG FAN with funding support from Albert-Eden Local Board.

There is something in the air – a rising up of local Pan-Asian-Kiwi talent in Aotearoa, and championing of these rising stars.

Sowing the seeds with artist development programmes “AIM: SANDOX”, “AIM: SANDPIT”, and “What’s your Wavelength” Workshops – Asians In Music co-founders Clarissa Chai and Mia Caintic have partnered with BIG FAN to present the hottest emerging Pan-Asian-Kiwi musical talent in Tāmaki Makaurau.

After a successful Pan-Asian Fan Camp and Residencies, General manager of BIG FAN, Savina Fountain says she is “so heartened by the new generation of Kiwi Asian creatives”. She adds “Some Pan-Asian artists have already started paving the path and it feels like the perfect time to create opportunities for more Kiwi Asians to break through the barriers”.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 20 June, 2024
Time: Doors open at 7 PM
Venue: BIG FAN, 25 McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland
Tickets: $15 via Under The Radar or $20 at door

FEATURED ARTISTS
● FĒI LÍN – Known for her captivating voice and emotive songwriting, FĒI LÍN’s music has been described as “folky bossa that soothes the soul”.
● Ersha Island 二沙岛 – The wasian sibling duo you didn’t expect, indie-folk pop duo Ersha Island 二沙岛 are Chinese-Pākehā siblings who combine unique sounds from their cultural heritage, exploring what it means to be of mixed identity through lyrics, storytelling, and sound.
● Club Ruby – With their infectious rhythms and high-energy performances, Club Ruby is sure to get the crowd dancing with their juicy indie pop-punk tunes that are secretly a musical.
● Varit – A fresh voice in the indie scene, Varit brings his unorthodox approach in life to his craft, making music bond for heightened and exaggerated experiences.
● BEONY – Influenced by his classical Violin diploma background, BEONY blends aspects of Pop, RnB/HipHop and Indie rock with his own unique style of production and ethereal vocals.

ABOUT BIG FAN
BIG FAN is a not-for-profit, multi-purpose music space located in Morningside, Tāmaki Makaurau. We offer three world-class recording studios and a live music venue all under one roof. Our goal is to bring people together, to support the role of music in the betterment of people’s lives, and to foster the talents of musicians, songwriters and those behind the scenes at every level.
To enquire about the world-class music facilities at BIG FAN or for more information, please visit: www.bigfan.co.nz

ABOUT ASIANS IN MUSIC
Asians In Music is a community organisation committed to supporting the development of Pan-Asian-Kiwi music and artists in Aotearoa.
For more information, please visit: www.asiansinmusic.nz