I’m an audio/video producer with over 500 credits, including contributions as a musician, audio engineer, video editor, VFX artist and DOP. Producing work from my own production house, Rockwell Studios for over 15 years I have had the good fortune to collaborate with a huge swath of local and overseas artists/producers.
Moderator: Rachel Ashby
Rachel Ashby is a broadcaster, music journalist and arts writer based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. She has been the host of the 95bFM Breakfast show since 2019, and previously hosted the dedicated arts and culture show ‘Artbank’. Rachel is passionate about accessibility and equity in music spaces, and is a facilitator and kaitiaki member for the youth empowerment organisation Girls Rock Aotearoa.
Bianca Bailey
Bianca is a Te Whanganui-a-Tara based event producer, musician, and songwriter. In recent years she’s been working for Creative Capital Arts Trust as the Music and Festival Producer for CubaDupaand Classical on Cuba. Previously she has also worked on Auckland Folk Festival (2016-2023) as well as Eyegum Music Collective’s Welcome To Nowhere (2020 -2023) in various different capacities.
Wairehu Grant
Half/Time is a te ao Māori centred post-punk act started by Kirikiriroa based musician Wairehu Grant (NgātiManiapoto) in 2020. Originally a solo act utilising drum machines and samples along with guitar and shouty vocals, Half/Time has now evolved into a three-piece act featuring Tāmaki Makaurau based musicians and DIY legends Ciara Bernstein on drums, and Cee (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa) on bass guitar and vocals. The kaupapa of Half/Time is one born out of the intergenerational resilience of Māori in Aotearoa.
Leea Lamatoa
Leea is a passionate musician with particular interest in the weird and wonderful things the voice can do. She teaches both professional artists and beginners all across Tāmaki Makaurau, finding joy in helping others find their voice. Leea is also the heavily involved in the Girls Rock! Community and is currently the head organiser for the To The Front Tāmaki Makaurau Programme.
Dave Borrie
Dave Borrie is the Programme Director at Radio One 91FM, and lead bass player of L. Hotel. He started his journey in Student Media in 2016 as a volunteer DJ hosting various shows across the schedule, while finishing up a Master's Degree in Physical Geography. He promptly put this degree to use when he was hired at Radio One 91FM.
Moderator: Noema Te Hau III
Mazbou Q
Mazbou Q is a UK-born, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) based Nigerian artist, producer, content creator and educator. Stemming from his background in classical, heavy metal and West African Highlife, Mazbou Q's particular brand of Hiphop pushes the boundaries of the genre and captivates those with a deep appreciation for musicality. Mazbou Q takes inspiration from the likes of Fela Kuti, The Roots and Black Star as he confronts his listeners with socio-political commentary and creatively engages them in the complexities of his unique cultural identity.