Local musicians
Explore our musicians, that work, live or play in
East Auckland. Have a listen to our Arts Out East Playlist
Amylia
Singer songwriter/Indie
Amylia is a Singer-Songwriter and live looper from Howick, now based in Mount Eden. She is a versatile artist taking inspiration from a range of genres. Having spent the last decade playing at numerous venues and events, she is now focused on writing and releasing original work. Get in touch if you have an event or would like to collaborate.
Anesu
Artist and producer
Authentic, bona fide, and unapologetically themselves, they grew up in different countries and hail from Zimbabwe. Their journey into music began when they broke their leg playing football in Taupo. With a music enthusiast for a dad and access to his equipment, they started experimenting and have been creating music ever since.
Braz
Producer/EMD
Braz is a producer residing from South Africa and Botany Dannemora, whose goal is to help any artist with creating their own sound. Baz is trying to showcase their countries greatness in the music scene by converging South African and Kiwi music together while also showcasing and presenting themselves to the world.
Benjamin Mack
Musician and producer/Indie
Benjamin Mack is an Indie Pop artist hailing from Auckland, known for his rich vocals and introspective songwriting. With a musical journey influenced by Nick Cave, Matthew Young and Alice Phoebe Lou, Benjamin crafts a sound that captivates audiences with its emotional depth and authenticity..
Borj.
Electronic Music Producers/DJs
'Borj.’ is a DJ/Producer duo consisting of Llewe & Jordan. Borj started after the boys had produced beats for their friends to rap over and decided to take it semi-seriously. Borj has been known to rip up any dance floor with their high-energy innovative shows, playing all across New Zealand.
Claudia Robin Gunn
Singer songwriter/Folk Music
Claudia Robin Gunn's award-winning folk pop songs inspire children and families to sing, dance, and learn together, celebrating everyday magic. Her cozy folk-pop music engages children's curiosity and intelligence with relatable storytelling and rich harmonies, spreading joy and wonder.
With six albums recorded for families, Claudia regularly performs at libraries, early childhood centers, school groups, and festivals around Auckland.
Dylan Kay
Guitarist
Dylan Kay has been a guitar player for over 35 years, and has focused on slide guitar since 2005. He studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston (including studying with slide guitar great David Tronzo) and has played in a wide variety of styles and settings, everywhere from tiny restaurants to the O2 Arena in London. He is currently focused on developing and performing original music, arrangements and improvisations for solo slide guitar.
East J
Hip Hop singer
Hailing from East Auckland, EastJ is a fresh talent ready to conquer the music scene. Recently graduated from high school, their dedication to music fuels their ambition for success. With roots embedded in their hometown, EastJ is ready to make waves and leave an indelible mark on the industry.
Glxria
Writer/Singer/Producer producer
Chinese-Kiwi musician in her early 20s. With a passion for dance and visual arts, her creativity extends from the dance floor to photography, design, and fashion. Glxria connects people through her music, drawing inspiration from indie, alternative rock, soft-rock, and pop influences. From collaborating with overseas artists to her Classical and R&B roots, Glxria weaves a versatile musical narrative.
Indy Skies
Rapper/EDM artist
Born and raised in Auckland, Indy skies is a multi-talented artist who made her entrance into music as a bedroom pop singer at 16 years old. After being obsessed with writing songs on the guitar from the age of 10, she soon discovered a passion for rapping at the end of 2020, which catapulted her in a whole new direction. Swapping guitar-dominant textures for hard hitting 808's, she embarked on a new quest to find her unique blend of ethereal vocals and skillful bars.
Jack Robertson
Pop singer-songwriter
Jack Robertson flooded the music scene with bittersweet pop and folkish influence where he managed to create a following in his home country and a smattering across the world. Amidst raw sounds and themes of love and hurt, Jack is undimmed and sure to resonate amongst every concert-goer.
Kepz
Producer
KEPZ is ranked NZ's #1 beatmaker after winning the country's largest annual beat competition for 2023, aswell as winning more than 30+ beat competitions world wide. This multi-instrumentalist, producer has already caught the eye of American producer Timbaland, and was invited to work along side him through Beatclub - a curated community of music creators that includes the likes of Justin Timberlake and J. Cole.
Kuya Clint
Hip-hop/R&B Singer
Kuya Clint comes aptly onto the music scene with his rare sound of R&B that is captivating and ear-tickling. He began making music professionally in the year 2017 and has developed with his mollified vocals and a rare ingenuity in fusing genres like R&B, Hip-hop, and Rock into his productions.
Lepani
Pop artist/Producer
A songwriter and producer with an eclectic pop sound, he draws inspiration from artists and groups like Jon Bellion, The Eagles, Daft Punk, and others. He was signed to a record deal with Sony NZ for the first five years of his career, during which he released two EPs and multiple hit singles.
Marvin Smith
Violinist
Marvin is a professional violinist who has performed for events. With a wide repertoire of Jazz, popular and classical songs Marvin performs a wide range of musical styles and genres and can tailor the music to suit the mood of your event and create the desired atmosphere.
Miss Champion
Singer
Miss Champion a young artist striving to learn and grow as much as possible in the music industry. Currently, the singer is on a journey to discover their voice and realise it’s full potential. They say it's both exciting and nerve-wracking, but what's a challenge without the challenging part?
NXCT
Rapper / Producer / Preferred genre Hip-Hop
NXCT is a 23-year-old musician, dedicated to his craft for nearly nine years. His love for rapping and lyricism began in high school in 2015. He spent countless hours freestyling and perfecting verses to beats. His journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of his goals and dreams.
Seb Judd (Chequered Patterns)
Seb is the creator of this music directory. From bedroom to studio, Chequered Patterns (@chequeredpatterns) has made his mark on the music industry. In 2021, Seb produced a #1 NZ iTunes album on a $60 microphone with friend and collaborator, Christabel (also a local creative). This led to him working at GSR and Parachute Studios as a full time producer & engineer. Since then, he has continued to break through new acts such as Vana, who was signed and booked for a US tour after their trip to LA in 2023.
S.O.G
Rap / Hiphop
S.O.G, short for "Son Of A Gun," is a Māori rapper and artist from East Auckland, New Zealand. Known for his standout voice and uniquely structured vocabulary, his flows seamlessly fit a variety of BPMs and tempos, captivating his audience. He's not one to be overlooked.
Zoe Scott
Zoe is a local award-winning vocalist, with her heart on her sleeve and a story to tell. Her musical journey began in theatre. Since then she has won awards nationally and internationally. Zoe captivates audiences with her powerful, effortless voice accompanied with an emotional vulnerability.