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. 

The Saphikuna Peru dance company, founded on 22 September 2022 in Wellington, emerged from the collective passion of a group of friends. Their mission? To unveil the vibrant tapestry of Peruvian dances to the New Zealand community, fostering a profound connection with their Peruvian heritage that transcends geographical boundaries.

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.

The Moringa Dancers are a high energy, high tempo dance group influenced by West African music and culture in Wellington, New Zealand. They provide weekly community dance classes, and host workshops with international and NZ guest artists. They offer fun, uplifting workshops and performances for festivals, schools, organizations, community event or party. They perform and facilitate in collaboration with their partner African percussion band, Kubatana, and our friends at Djembe NZ To create a powerful synergy of movement and music.

Alt rock band Latitude is a local Wellington group dedicated to their art form. Formed in the dark haunts of Cuba Streets Left Bank, Latitude showcases the creativity of musicians you’ll be glad you heard here first.

A group of people ages 15 to 85 who love Hawaiian music and have been dancing together in Newtown for 12 years. They have performed multiple times in Newtown Festival, sharing their love for Hawaiian music and dance. The dances tell stories of magical islands, the sea, the trees, the breeze and the birds. They are from Mexico, Japan and Aotearoa.

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.