Pamyua

Ahi Kaa – Home Fires, staged in support of the Waikato River Festival. A unique showcase concert of indigenous performing artists, including: PAMYUA This Alaskan Inuit-soul music group recently headlined the Los Angeles Global Music Festival and derive their style from traditional Inuit & Greenlandic melodies reinterpreted with contemporary vocalization and instrumentation. Rootz Konekt A 9 piece Kirikiriroa band, have a base foundation of roots reggae which incorporates jazz and funk styles to bring their own unique take on homegrown roots music. Phatmode Entertainment - focuses on dance music, including bass-heavy remixes of funky house and old school RnB Hip Hop favourites. Te Pou o Mangataawhiri – has deep historical roots in the Waikato Tainui region. Established by Princess Te Puea Herangi in 1921 they play a vital role in preserving and sharing the stories and history of Waikato Tainui through their dynamic kapa haka performances.