WHERE THE ASIANS AT‽
红音 AKANE
AMIR YUSSOF
ANGELLA DRAVID
CHILLIBEANS
CLUB RUBY
DANIEL&ASHLEY
DJ KIERAN TAHIR
DJ RNG𐕣SUS
ED AMON
ERSHA ISLAND 二沙岛
FĒILÍN 飞林
GEOFF ONG 王国豪
GOODSPACE
HENRY CHEUNG
INK FAN
IRIS ZHANG 张雨清
JESS KARAMJEET
MS. MIA & CLARISSA CHAI
NATALIE SAMY
PHOEBE RINGS
RAAGTIME
RAY LESLIE
ROMIIN
SCALPER
SLEEPWALK SKELETON
SUMMER XIA 夏露
THRILLPVCK THARI ත්රිල්පැක් තර
UMAR ZAKARIA
¥OUNG GHO$T 鬼打樣
ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES x PONSONBY SOCIAL CLUB
WHERE THE ASIANS AT‽ 红音 AKANE AMIR YUSSOF ANGELLA DRAVID CHILLIBEANS CLUB RUBY DANIEL&ASHLEY DJ KIERAN TAHIR DJ RNG𐕣SUS ED AMON ERSHA ISLAND 二沙岛 FĒILÍN 飞林 GEOFF ONG 王国豪 GOODSPACE HENRY CHEUNG INK FAN IRIS ZHANG 张雨清 JESS KARAMJEET MS. MIA & CLARISSA CHAI NATALIE SAMY PHOEBE RINGS RAAGTIME RAY LESLIE ROMIIN SCALPER SLEEPWALK SKELETON SUMMER XIA 夏露 THRILLPVCK THARI ත්රිල්පැක් තර UMAR ZAKARIA ¥OUNG GHO$T 鬼打樣 ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES x PONSONBY SOCIAL CLUB
with month-long special
MODERN FILIPINO CUISINE
kitchen pop-up collab by
the strawberry pig
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A travelling pop-up festival designed to immerse Aucklanders in the rich tapestry of Pan-Asian music, comedy and culinary delights, right in the heart of Ponsonby.
FRI 06.10
MALAY-INSPIRED JAZZ WIZARDRY
‘Fearless Music’ 5th Anniversary Show
2018 NZ Best Jazz Artist/Album of the Year
Umar Zakaria (Southeast Asian/Malay world jazz) with opener Fēi Lín 飞林 (indie folk/jazz singer-songwriter)
TICKETS
SAT 07.10
SOME OF THIS IS REAL
Long-awaited return to form of a Malaysian legend in Waikino
Amir Yussof (singer-songwriter) with opener Ms. Mia & Clarissa Chai (adult contemporary emo-pop duo)
TICKETS
THU 12.10
NZ’S OG J-POP/ALT-ROCK BAND
Korean passion + Japanese finesse + Chinese artistry = Pan-East-Asian/Kiwi J-Pop band
Sleepwalk Skeleton (j-pop/alt-rock) with opener Ink Fan (Chinese folk rock, feat. pipa 琵琶 & guzheng 古筝)
TICKETS
PINOY-KIWI ARTISTS TEAM-UP
The rise of Filipino talent in Aotearoa – boundless creativity, resilience and dedication
TRIPLE BILL • romiin (r&b/alt-r&b), Ray Leslie (alt-hip-hop) and DJ RNG𐕣SUS (world club music/open format)
TICKETS
FRI 20.10
SAT 21.10
THEY’RE BACK & RAUCOUS AS
Asian comics are often known as manga, manhwa or chitrakatha. These are not that – people are not books, gummon.
SEXTET BILL • Jess Karamjeet (MC), Natalie Samy, Henry Cheung, Summer Xia 夏露, Ed Amon & Angella Dravid
TICKETS
SITTING BETWEEN GENRES
Valid and authentic sounds + ‘Was God Birthed!?’ EP release party
DOUBLE BILL • Goodspace (indie folk/lo-fi electronic glitch hop/alt-rock/indie pop)
& Club Ruby (pop-punk/indie rock/secretly a musical)
TICKETS
SAT 28.10
FULL FEST
CELESTIAL POP STARS
A celestial band orbiting around a Crystal meets an aspirational pop star for dorks
DOUBLE BILL • Phoebe Rings (dream pop with lots of bleeps) & Geoff Ong 王国豪 (indie pop)
TICKETS
28 ACTS OVER 11 NIGHTS
60+ homegrown musicians
6 funny as stand-up comics
2 outstanding Filipino chefs
Tickets from $25 via Under The Radar
Limited door sales (if still available)
TICKETS
BEING CHINESE IN AOTEAROA
‘My Mother’s Mountain and My Father’s Sea’ / ‘Lemon Tree’ single releases
DOUBLE BILL • Iris Zhang 张雨清 (sad girl folk-pop) & Ersha Island 二沙岛 (alt-folk/folk-pop)
TICKETS
ALTERNATIVE HIP-HOP
Global Grooves: A melting pot of multilingual/alt-hip-hop
TRIPLE BILL • thrillpvck thari ත්රිල්පැක් තරි (alt-hip-hop), Scalper (alt-hip-hop) & ¥oung Gho$t 鬼打様 (multilingual hip-hop) with DJ Kieran Tahir
TICKETS
FRI 13.10
SAT 14.10
THU 19.10
TRADITIONAL & MODERN FUSION
Indian Ragas/Jazz/Pop fusion prefaced by traditional Japanese folk songs and [pems
RaagTime (Indo-Western fusion/world music) with opener 紅音 Akane (Japanese folk, Japanese/Chinese poetry).
TICKETS
RUBBER SOUL POPSTAR
Two leading Indian musos kickstart new project with tribute to The Beatles, supported by a special acoustic set from a Malaysian/NZ Popstar.
Chillibeans (blues/soul/jazz/rock) with opener RESHMA&Peter (acoustic duo)
TICKETS
THU 26.10
FRI 27.10
ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES x
PONSONBY SOCIAL CLUB
Immerse yourself in the vibrant soundscapes of some of the most exciting Pan-Asian-Kiwi creatives. Feel the beats of our music — traditional/folk, contemporary, classical or avant garde. Laugh at the rhythm of our funny-because-true comedy. Share in the culinary delights dreamed up by Chef Jessabel Granada from Nanam and Chef Carlo Bernardo from The Strawberry Pig. Asian-sounding or not, it is Asian because we are. Time to express ourselves, share our stories, take our places and show Aotearoa...
Vibrant soundscapes from Pan-Asian-Kiwi creatives.
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Picture yourself in the heart of a bustling metropolis, where sounds from across Asia and the stunning landscapes of New Zealand intersect. Our Pan-Asian-Kiwi musicians bring together an incredible array of cultures, languages, and musical traditions. From the soulful crooning of a Māori-Indian vocalist to the electrifying fusion of Japanese taiko drums and modern beats – for example – the amalgamation of these influences will leave you awe-inspired.
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Our Pan-Asian-Kiwi musicians deserve recognition for their extraordinary talents. By choosing to support and listen to their music, you uplift diverse voices that often go unheard in traditional mainstream media. Your engagement becomes a powerful act of solidarity, fostering inclusivity, and opening doors for these artists to embrace recognition on a global scale. Together, we can redefine the landscape of the music industry and challenge the status quo.
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Prepare to step into a realm of limitless creativity! Our homegrown Pan-Asian-Kiwi musicians constantly push the boundaries, experimenting with ingenious fusions of traditional and contemporary sounds. By exposing yourself to their art, you embark on a sonic adventure that defies conventions and transports you to uncharted musical territories.
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It's time to immerse yourself in the mesmerising world of homegrown Pan-Asian-Kiwi musicians. Seek out their music on streaming platforms, attend local concerts, and share their talents with friends and family. Help create a platform that amplifies their voices, ensuring their remarkable contributions are cherished and celebrated worldwide. At ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES, we urge you to go beyond boundaries and explore the diverse talents of our homegrown Pan-Asian-Kiwi musicians. By doing so, you not only support these remarkable artists but also strengthen the collective appreciation for cultural diversity and inclusivity, fostering a harmonious world for future generations.
Listen up.
In a world dominated by commercialised music, there is something undeniably special about the raw authenticity of our homegrown Pan-Asian-Kiwi musicians. They pour their hearts and souls into their craft, creating music that resonates with their personal experiences and cultural heritage. By listening to their songs, you become a part of their narrative, discovering stories that are rich in history, passion, and identity.
Go on then. Embrace the authenticity.
¥OUNG GHO$T 鬼打樣
WHERE THE ASIANS AT‽
UMAR ZAKARIA
THRILLPVCK THARI ත්රිල්පැක් තර
SUMMER XIA 夏露
SLEEPWALK SKELETON
SCALPER
ROMIIN
RAY LESLIE
RAAGTIME
PHOEBE RINGS
NATALIE SAMY
MS. MIA & CLARISSA CHAI
JESS KARAMJEET
IRIS ZHANG 张雨清
INK FAN
HENRY CHEUNG
GOODSPACE
GEOFF ONG 王国豪
FĒILÍN 飞林
ERSHA ISLAND 二沙岛
ED AMON
DJ RNG𐕣SUS
DJ KIERAN TAHIR
DANIEL&ASHLEY
CLUB RUBY
CHILLIBEANS
ANGELLA DRAVID
AMIR YUSSOF
ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES x PONSONBY SOCIAL CLUB
红音 AKANE
¥OUNG GHO$T 鬼打樣 WHERE THE ASIANS AT‽ UMAR ZAKARIA THRILLPVCK THARI ත්රිල්පැක් තර SUMMER XIA 夏露 SLEEPWALK SKELETON SCALPER ROMIIN RAY LESLIE RAAGTIME PHOEBE RINGS NATALIE SAMY MS. MIA & CLARISSA CHAI JESS KARAMJEET IRIS ZHANG 张雨清 INK FAN HENRY CHEUNG GOODSPACE GEOFF ONG 王国豪 FĒILÍN 飞林 ERSHA ISLAND 二沙岛 ED AMON DJ RNG𐕣SUS DJ KIERAN TAHIR DANIEL&ASHLEY CLUB RUBY CHILLIBEANS ANGELLA DRAVID AMIR YUSSOF ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES x PONSONBY SOCIAL CLUB 红音 AKANE
with month-long special
MODERN FILIPINO CUISINE
kitchen pop-up collab by
x
the strawberry pig
PONSONBY SOCIAL
152 Ponsonby Road
Auckland
7.00pm doors, 8pm shows
DJs after till late