Live Nation and Vodafone New Zealand are bringing the joy of live music straight into your home with Lounge Jams, in support of MusicHelps - a registered charity that provides crisis relief and professional counselling services to directly affected Kiwi roadies, artists and music workers.
Taking place every Thursday at 7pm on Facebook for the next three weeks, the sessions will feature some of the biggest names in Kiwi music coming live from their home, to yours – starting this week with Tiki Taane.
Lounge Jams is happening to raise awareness of MusicHelps Live, the New Zealand music industry’s response to the devastation that has resulted from the many show cancellations due to the pandemic. In the past month, the live music industry has been wiped out and New Zealand musicians and those who work behind the scenes are facing an uncertain future. MusicHelpsLive is calling on those New Zealanders that can to help, visit www.musichelpslive.co.nz to make a donation or find other ways to support the live music industry.
Vodafone Lounge Jams
Tiki Taane – Thursday April 2, 7pm
Hollie Smith – Thursday April 9, 7pm
Dave Dobbyn – Thursday April 16, 7pm
Vodafone spokesperson: “The social distancing and self-isolation we are experiencing right now is extremely hard, and we wanted to find a way to bring everyone together through the power of live music.”
MusicHelps board chair and MusicHelpsLive spokesperson Campbell Smith says: “Even though we are apart this is an opportunity for Kiwis to stay connecting by listening to great music, and at the same time supporting some incredible musicians and the wider music industry through a difficult time."
Possibly one of the country's most well-known and diverse artists and producers, Tiki Taane is considered an influential element in the pioneering of New Zealand’s bass culture. First rising to prominence as a live engineer and front man of Salmonella Dub, Tiki is renowned as much for his powerful live performances as he is for the anthems he writes. Although affectionately known in NZ as ‘King of the Dubs’, Tiki’s musical influences and appeal are broad, traversing from dubstep, reggae, drum n bass and hip-hop, to more contemporary pop/rock sensibilities. No matter the set he performs, the audience is always reminded of the sheer power of Tiki’s ability to unify, warm and wow as he seamlessly delivers a unique performance experience.
Hollie Smith is a prolific hardworking singer, songwriter, and performer who has always maintained a highly respected reputation of creating music with the utmost integrity and passion. Her incredible live performances and powerhouse vocals have made her one of the most sought-after acts in the New Zealand music industry. After the success of her performance on Don McGlashan’s song Bathe in The River which showcased Hollie’s soulful talent, she has spent over a decade cementing herself as one of New Zealand’s most iconic and top artists.