To round out New Zealand Month, Whakaata Māori has announced two new AFTER HOURS TARI TAKEOVERS featuring Seth Haapu, Creative Nātives, Hāni Dread, Jordyn with a Why, and Chad ‘Boogieman’ Chambers.
The hour-long intimate concerts will be filmed in front of a studio audience at Whakaata Māori and livestreamed to MĀORI+ from 8.00 PM on Thursday 25 May and 8.00 PM on Friday 26 May.
THURSDAY 25TH MAY 8.00 PM – Seth Haapu (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi)
This will be Seth’s first live performance in two years. He will be singing waiata from his forthcoming album, ‘Whai Ora’ (due for release 14 July), including the new single ‘Tropical’.
“I like the idea of breaking down the typical barriers of a show to deliver a special experience,” says Seth. “This aligns with the intimacy of my music and I'm excited to invite the audience on a journey through the emotions and stories that make up my new album, Whai Ora.”
FRIDAY 26TH MAY 8.00 PM – Creative Nātives, Hāni Dread, Jordyn with a Why and Chad ‘Boogieman’ Chambers.
· Hāni Dread, a.k.a Hāni Totorewa, will curate the 2023 APRA Reo Māori song hubs in Pōneke next month.
· Jordyn with a Why, nō Whāingaroa (Raglan).
· Chad ‘Boogieman’ Chambers, nō Tokomaru, will release his debut album this Friday 26 May.
AFTER HOURS TARI TAKEOVERS are intended to provide a platform for new and established Māori artists, and round out New Zealand Music Month. Artists who have featured in previous After Hours Tari Takeovers have included Troy Kingi and Melodownz.
