Ori '25 Lineup

PEKING DUK (DJ SET)

Fresh from a sold-out 13-date winter DJ tour, Australia’s favourite party duo Peking Duk drop their latest single, the dance-floor-ready track "Stop The Music." Featuring Los Angeles-based vocalist and songwriter FEYI, the release coincides with their headline performance at the iconic Bunnings Warehouse Party in Melbourne on August 31st, followed by an unforgettable after-party.

“'Stop The Music' is a feel-good rave tune. We feel like it’s what the world needs right now and hopefully it gets your hips moving,” share Peking Duk. The duo praise FEYI as a uniquely creative talent, hinting at more collaborations to come. ❤️

SUMMER THIEVES

Known for their indie-pop-inspired tunes, Summer Thieves have gone from Dunedin house parties to dominating New Zealand’s biggest stages.

Starting as a Scarfie covers band, they soon began performing originals, releasing singles, and eventually their debut album, Warped—a 12-track collection of catchy hooks and hypnotic rhythms produced by Tiki Taane.

Their second album, Paradise Down The Road (released November 2021), featured the single "Saturday Night" and blended pop, rock, blues, indie, hip-hop, and gospel. Following its release, they played sold-out headline shows, festivals, and their first Australian tour, including support slots for L.A.B.

After Paradise Down The Road, the band quickly returned to the studio, releasing the two-track single Tongue & Cheek / Pieces and the playful yet mature Funny How The Mind Works.

Their third album, Cigarettes In Space, showcases their evolution with 13 tracks of vibrant indie rock, heartfelt lyricism, and genre-bending sounds. Produced largely by the band themselves, it highlights their growth in both sound and creativity.

THE RIONS

In the first half of 2024, The Rions made their international debut, conquering festivals and headline shows across New Zealand, followed by a sold-out 9-date national headline tour in their biggest venues to date. They are now preparing for a UK and Europe co-headline tour with Pacific Avenue, visiting 12 cities this August.

Their second EP, Happiness In A Place It Shouldn’t Be, follows their coming-of-age Minivan EP, which explored self-discovery, grief, and heartbreak. Reflecting on their new release, the band shares, "For our second EP, we wanted to approach it with raw authenticity. This is the most genuine we’ve ever been with our stories."

Formed in high school, The Rions—Noah Blockley, Harley Wilson, Asher McLean, and Tom Partington—gained recognition after winning Unearthed High in 2021 with their single “Night Light.” Their sound, influenced by Arctic Monkeys and The Beatles, has earned 27 million streams worldwide, with hits like “Sadie,” “Halfway Out,” and “Head Still Hurts,” followed by “Disassociation” and “Anakin.”

The Rions have evolved from "ones to watch" to in-demand artists, supporting acts like Lime Cordiale, Boy & Bear, and Pacific Avenue, while gracing festivals such as Grapevine Gathering and Yours & Owls. Their debut Minivan EP led to notable Hottest 100 placements, Rolling Stone Awards nominations, and sold-out tours across Australia.

CLINT ROBERTS (ZM)

Clint Roberts is one half of ZM's Bree and Clint afternoon show and knows how to bring the noise on the decks! Expect back-to-back bangers and tunes you know the words to.

DJ SIR-VERE

Sir-Vere is a South Pacific Hip-Hop pioneer, an integral part of the legendary New Zealand DJ crew S.A.S, a well-known nightclub and mix-CD DJ, and the host of Mai FM's Mix Weekends. He has spent decades touring extensively throughout Aus and NZ, which has led to the release of over 15 editions of his notorious Major Flavours Mix CD series. DJ Sir-Vere's record speaks for itself with over a quarter of a million Major Flavours CDs sold, numerous industry awards on both sides of the ditch, regular features on Main Stage festivals including Bay Dreams and R&V, and credit for helping launch the careers of Scribe, Savage, and P-Money.

JOUSEY

Also known as Justine De Guzman, Jousey is a Philippines-born, Aotearoa-based DJ/Producer and South Island’s hottest property, with a club residency and support shows for international acts. She’s played at top Aotearoa festivals like Rolling Meadows, Baseline, Mardi Gras, and Rhythm & Vines. Active in nightlife, Jousey creates spaces for femme, non-binary, queer, and POC artists, and co-founded Nörty Club with CANDI and Evo.

Jousey’s technical skill and selection prowess go beyond her years, with unique multi-genre sets influenced by her Filipino heritage. She blends high-energy up-tempo beats with euphoric deep sounds, delivering an unconventional experience shaped by her diverse musical background.

Growing up with funk, disco, and soul, Jousey’s sound is shaped by both her culture and her experiences as a multi-instrumentalist. Her sets incorporate rhythmic elements, unique bass lines, and catchy percussive beats, blending Southeast Asian sounds with UK Bass to push the evolution of global club music.

MIM JENSEN

Aotearoa indie artist Mim Jensen is a trailblazer in rock n’ roll, known for her hook-laden, emotional tracks. She has played countless festivals and headline shows across New Zealand and Australia, with the NZ Herald calling her “one of the most compelling front-people in Aotearoa.”

Her debut EP, Emotional Affair, explores heartbreak and self-reflection, navigating toxic relationships and the shift from conditional to unconditional love, all wrapped in tight guitar-pop sounds. The lead single, "Germaphobe," has gained over a million streams and gone viral on social media.

Mim Jensen continues to write, record, and tour, sharing stages with indie-rock acts like The Beths, Teenage Dads, The Rubens, Great Gable, The Butlers, and Bob Mould. Her sharp-tongued approach to indie rock has earned her sold-out releases and coveted support slots across both Aotearoa and Australia.

T I Z Z A

Growing up singing and playing musical instruments, Tizza was engulfed into the world of music from a young age. Hand-picked to play her debut set on the Cellar stage at Rhythm and Vines in 2020, she's has gone from strength to strength as a quadruple threat – she adds vocalist, guitarist and song writing to her list of talents and can be heard spinning on the airwaves of George FM, Saturday night 7-8 pm.

Who Shot Scott x Jujulipps

‘WELCOME 2 THE BLENDER!’ is a joint live-show extravaganza presented by Tāmaki Makaurau based musicians WHO SHOT SCOTT and Jujulipps.

Currently two of the most explosive artists brewing in the Aotearoa alternative hip hop scene, the pair have spent the past few years individually electrifying audiences around Australasia, and are now set to merge their two separate, but equally chaotic worlds into a Frankenstein creation of absolute madness. Both being honoured as ‘artists tipped to take over’ by Rolling Stone, this first-of-its-kind experience we will see these two phenoms going back-to-back, intermittently performing banger after banger.

Altitude

DJ Altitude didn’t give us a bio – so like most students, we chucked a few prompts into Chat GPT for help:

Altitude is a rising DJ and music enthusiast known for his energetic performances that get crowds dancing! With a love for a variety of electronic sounds, he mixes everything from top 40 bangers to filthy DnB.

Get ready for the perfect selection of tracks to keep the party going between acts. His short and sharp 20min sets are all about creating a vibe to get you singing, dancing and your booty shaking.

As he grows, Altitude is focused on learning, experimenting, and developing his craft, idolising Dom Dolla, all while staying true to his love for music and the energy of live performances.

Becca Caffyn + Band

Becca Caffyn and her band are Ōtepoti’s contemporary supergroup, fronted by the angelic singer-songwriter Becca. Her accompanying band consists of an all-star lineup of some of the very best current local talent, with Logan Edwards on drums (The Beatniks / Ani Saafa), Jesse Hanan on backing vocals/guitar (IVY), Louis Stevenson on violin (IVY), and Jakira Brophy on bass (Emily Alice).

Originally hailing from Hamilton, 22-year-old Becca Caffyn is a keen and observant writer; crafting honest lyrics and gentle melodies in her works. Handpicked to join Parachute Music’s Artist Development Program in 2021, Caffyn spent a year in the studio honing her songwriting, working towards her debut collection of recordings. Following the release of her first single ‘Stair Kids’, Caffyn relocated to Dunedin in 2022, before releasing her debut EP ‘The Replacement Blonde’ in September of that year. Last year saw the release of her sophomore EP ‘Hallways’, with the title track spending nine weeks on the Radio One Top 11, including three weeks at number one.

Soaring violin and glittering percussion perfectly complement the raw, passionate lyricism found in Caffyn’s personal discography. She is an act you won’t want to miss, as her & her band’s vulnerable yet enchanting performance is sure to take your breath away.

Crown

CROWN are a four-piece alternative-rock band from Christchurch, New Zealand known for their knee-slapping anthems and live shows that'll knock your socks off! In 2023, CROWN won the DIG THE GIG competition, performed at Christchurch’s annual ‘Go Live!’ festival, and can't wait to rock a stage near you soon!

CRÚDE

New Zealand trio CRÚDE, comprised of producers Hendrix Grant, Daniel Wells and vocalist Kaylee Alexander-Hall. CRÚDE was first formed as a duo but later introduced Kaylee as CRÚDE’s vocalist in late 2022.

All coming from vast backgrounds and influences in music, the trio brings all their backgrounds together and forms a genre diverse project. CRÚDE aren’t a group to follow trends and are quickly developing a name for themselves by mixing their fresh, self-produced tunes with dancefloor bangers and spine-tingling vocals with anything that’ll keep the crowd moving.

DJ Spinal

It wouldn’t be ORI without the man, the myth, the legend - DJ SPINAL. He has been a staple over the past few years, throwing down bangers old and new to keep the students happy. Make sure you see this man in the flesh!

Emeryx

Producer and DJ EMERYX has been making moves in the Christchurch Drum & Bass scene in recent years. With a recent release on One Eighty Records, and appearances at iconic Kiwi festivals such as Bay Dreams and Rolling Meadows, Emeryx boasts an impressive artist CV.

FiDDEN

FiDDEN is a rising DJ blending deep house, garage, and jungle into smooth and fun mixes that has everyone dancing and vibing. Having started mixing in early 2024, FiDDEN is still evolving her sound but always aims to create an atmosphere where the music takes centre stage, and everyone can simply enjoy the moment together.

GWYN!

Hailing from CHCH, GWYN! loves to party. She’s up and coming in the scene and has recently supported goddard. and Culture shock. GWYN! is making her festival debut at Rolling and in Auckland debut supporting Alchemist this summer. So, catch her in the mix cooking up tunes and blends to get you groovin’.

Honey for Jupiter

Conceptualised in a dingy student flat, Honey for Jupiter maintains the essence of her origin by specialising in self-produced bops reminiscent of the 2000’s indie era. Her music is characterised by fun melodies combined with a dreamy sound, creating tunes that invite listeners to dance, cry, and sing along.

IVY

IVY, an alternative rock band from Ōtepoti/Dunedin, have quickly become one of the city’s must-see acts. Following the release of their debut single, "Stranger," in 2022, the band shifted towards darker, brooding tones, blending soothing vocals with raw, retro instrumentation. Their single "Heartless" gained recognition in Happy Mag’s top 8 songs for New Zealand Music Month 2023, earning them a slot opening for Dunedin icons Marlins Dreaming on their sold-out tour.

After winning the OUSA Bring the Noise competition in 2023, IVY recorded at Studio Sublime while touring the South Island. They’ve since performed at OUSA Onefest alongside Lime Cordiale and The Rions, the main stage at Burning Horse Festival, and major events like Snow Machine Queenstown and Southern Sounds Dunedin.

With 190,000 streams and 2,200 Instagram followers since 2022, IVY’s sharp growth and fresh sound have made them a rising force in New Zealand’s music scene.

Pool House

Introducing Pool House! The group’s first show together was organised in response to the ill-fated Covid Tea Party of 2021. Now they are playing the real thing!

They’ve been performing memorable, high-energy shows across the South Island – including with major AUS/NZ bands such as Daily J, Bootleg Rascal, The Grogans, and Summer Thieves. After winning the Canterbury based DIG THE GIG band competition in early 2022, Pool House secured a free recording deal, music video, as well as a trip to LA in early 2024 to perform at established music venues. The end of 2022 saw the band release their debut single ‘No Clue’, which has gained over 38,000 streams across all music platforms, and since then, the group have released their debut EP FLIGHTS OF DREAMING which illustrates their ability to explore new musical territory. Just this past summer, Pool House played Rolling Meadows, had consistent radio play across Aotearoa (Hauraki, RDU, Radio Active, Radio One, Radio Control) and their most recent single ‘Another Day’ was a regular in the charts. With the release of today’s exciting new single ‘Draw the Line’ and more music on the way, 2024 is set to be the year of Pool House!

P2P

P2P (Connor Potter and Will Poff) originally from Rotorua and Blenheim now taking on Christchurch’s crowds. Together they form P2P, bringing exciting music in the form of garage, house, hardgroove and more. Taking inspiration from artists all over the world including Sam alfred, Silva Bumpa and Shuffa. P2P blends multiple genres together to captivate all listeners, get the dance floor bouncing and keep vibes high.

ROLLESTXN AVE

Nothing is off limits during a Rolly Ave set. these boys aren't afraid to play anything. From groovy tech house drops to dnb doubles to knock your Nan over these boys can and will do it all

SCABADART

Scabadart Has Been Producing Since Before He Knew About The Birds And The Bees. He Still Doesn't Know Much About The Birds Or Bees, But At Least He Figured Out How To Spin A CDJ. Hailing From West Australia, Scabadart Is Just Breaking Onto The Christchurch Music Scene, With Appearances At Student Events On Campus, And Supporting Dnb Legends Pirapus At Ngaio Marsh. Expect A Lot Of Original Jungle Tracks, And A Few Too Many Wheel Ups.

SMOUSE B2B KINECT

21-year-old student DJ Shamus “SMOUSE” Smith brings the very best of electronic music to the dance floor. Born and bred in the 03, SMOUSE has been swiftly making a name for himself in the Christchurch dance music scene, having supported international acts such as Koven, A Little Sound, Delta Heavy, and Grafix, as well as performing at the Rolling Meadows NYE festival. Most known for his energetic Drum & Bass sets, SMOUSE also swims the waters of UKG, Bassline, Trap, and Trance music.

Kinect, an Ōtautahi based DJ, displays energetic and exciting technical skills, along with eclectic music selections that stimulates those on the dancefloor. His vast array of genre selection covers everything from Garage, UKG and Hardgroove, to 140 and Dubstep, then tops it all off with Breakbeat and Jungle. Kinect had the privilege to share line ups with influential DJ's and Producers such as Sammy Virji, Zero and Savage, and is looking forward to sharing his taste, love and youthful experience with everything music.

Tealskie

Tealskie are a genre blending four piece that have been taking the Ōtautahi scene by storm. With ferocious stage presence and infectious attitudes on & off stage - this band is one to watch.