River Hann-Ellen is the songwriter for local Wellington folk/indie rock band "Debt Club". Using lush and vibrant chord voicings that contrast with a plaintive yet sanguine lyrical style, River builds relevant and heartfelt tunes that tell stories of real world experiences and explore peoples deep seeded emotions.

Kaletta is excited to play for the Island Bay Festival! With deep roots in Island Bay, we're eager to share our Latin Ska Punk sound with the community. Our diverse backgrounds and eclectic music aligns perfectly with Island Bay's multicultural atmosphere. We're excited to bring energy and passion to the festival, and grateful for the opportunity to perform in our hometown! Kaletta plays originals as well as some classic Latin covers.

Joined by extraordinary vocalist Francois Judah and master percussionist Modi Shemi, spectacular ensemble, Star Time, plays afro-jazz - from raging originals to classic Fela Kuti arrangements. Come listen to them and groove out on the dance floor!

Dynamic alt-rock quartet Pining Radiata are known for their brooding sound, soaring harmonies and evocative lyricism. Their recent debut EP ‘Skin’ highlights the band’s polarity between moments of fragility and blistering distortion. Crunchy guitars, fuzzy keyboards and swirling delay loops are all on the menu for the Pining Radiata live set.

Spinning Lights are a "dirty power trio with teddy bears". They channel the DIY ethos of old Flying nun acts but create material about our contemporary situation. Songs cover a dystopian version of Wellington (in "The Terrace Tunnel") and what is the Mt Kaukau transmitter used for now that everyone watches digital TV?

Eigenface are a brand new ambient post pop band out of Wellington, using ornaments of folk inside a dream-punk catalogue, featuring band members Penelope Esplin (French for Rabbits, Lake South, Grawlixes), Elliot Vaughan (CNZ/NZSM 2024 Composer in Residence, Moth Quartet) and Logan Valentine (Moon Lander).

Mama Lauda will rock the stage. Each of the members bring many years of professional stage experience from previous band projects.

Rock, pop or rap; Whether classics or current hits from the charts - they have something for every age and every taste. "Mama Lauda" doesn't mean that it gets too loud in front of the stage. The sound engineers at the mixing desk ensure the perfect sound and harmonious lighting. 

Meet SAFA, a soulful artist and world citizen rooted in New Zealand. On a personal journey to share the potentials of music for well-being, SAFA aims to create compositions that serve as a universal balm, connecting individuals on a deep emotional level. At the core of her mission lies a simple yet powerful goal: to spread messages of love through the language of music.

Latitude are a teen band from Wellington who played last year, and had been hatching some new songs especially for the last Day in the Bay. They play pop/rock and are as excited to play at the festival as we are to have them!

JQIME is an independent music and art creator who is a local from Wellington High School. JQIME is gathering a reputation for creative and passionate song writing, and you should catch her set!

We are a small indie rock/pop band. We mostly do covers but have an original song. We will perform something for everyone to enjoy.

Wellington's funkiest little choir, the Doubtful Sounds is on a mission to bring maximum joy singing pop songs with a classical twist

Sounds Almighty Sound System is a custom built reggae music Sound System that has been providing Wellington and Aotearoa with Jamaican inspired music for 20 years.