Tempo Schmempo

04/11/2024

RIP to the undisputed GOAT of popular music. What a career, what a life, what a legacy. Quincy Jones, forever The Dude. ✨

30/10/2024

Whakatū, this one’s for you…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be well aware that the is in full swing.

This Saturday 2nd Nov, there are two super cool shows that tick all the tempo boxes…

🪩 The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave | Oli Mathiesen with Lucy Lynch + Sharvon Mortimer - Theatre Royal | 8pm

A three-day rave condensed into an award-winning art performance: three dancers, non-stop, endurance, club culture. Plus they are taking the seats out of the Theatre Royal for maximum raveability.
 
🪩Wero (Challenge) | , , + - Deville | 8.30pm – 1.30am

This unique gathering is more than just a club night; it’s a powerful homage to those who have dared to challenge societal norms, push boundaries, and reshape the cultural landscape. Come and celebrate the vibrant contributions of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities within Aotearoa’s electronic music scene.

What’s even cooler is that the good folks at the festival have given us a double pass to each show to give away.

All you have to do is like this post and tag your rave buddy for a chance to win. We’ll draw the winner tomorrow at 12pm.

04/09/2024

This week we’ve got the gang lighting up after parties for in Queenstown. First up is taking over on Thursday night for 2 hours of pump pump party patrol mayhem (10pm-12am), and on Saturday and are slinging zingers in ColdBoi, the new Japanese inspired pop up bar in the heart of the festival, between 7pm-8pm. Let’s get it!

🎿⛷️🏔️🎛️🎉

15/08/2024

It’s a busy week in Tempo Town!

On Friday night we have supporting the man like in Queenstown, courtesy of .

And on Saturday and .era.music are opening and closing for at in Wanaka.

Check our stories for details. See you on the dance floor.

🤟🏻

24/07/2024

What a weekend! The dust has settled after two incredible shows with Yurt Party and Rare Specimens and we’d like to thank you all for bringing the energy that made them so special. Special thanks also goes to Water Bar and Yonder for being such generous hosts, as well as the talented suppliers and creatives who help bring our events to life. See you next time. 🤟🏻

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18/07/2024

Today's the day! Cop Rare Specimens remix of Yurt Party's Hot Pickles on the link below. 😤

Limited tickets still available for the weekend's shows:
Wanaka: https://www.ticketfairy.com/r/31786/374780
Queenstown: https://www.ticketfairy.com/r/31787/374780

Yurt Party - Hot Pickles (Rare Specimens Remix) by Rare Specimens on Hypeddit

16/07/2024

Yurt Party x Rare Specimens remix incoming - we'll be releasing this heater on Thursday, just in time for the weekend!

04/07/2024

We have made the call to run the Light Festival and Afterparty on FRIDAY 5th July, we have some concerns around a weather front possibly coming in with rain on Saturday and we just don't want to risk it! Tomorrow will be ☀️GLORIOUS!☀️

Come down to Roots Bar from 7pm for SPARKLE PARTY!

Let's Get Weird.

24/06/2024

ATTN Wānaka & Queenstown: we are coming for you next month, and bringing a stonking great party alongside Tempo Schmempo & Rare Specimens!!

Get down with us Water Bar & Yonder July 19 & 20th - tickets are on sale now!

Yurt Party w/ Rare Specimens (Wanaka)

Yurt Party w/ Rare Specimens (Queenstown)

24/06/2024

Mid-winter is nearly upon us, and what better way to warm those cold feet than with the finest foot-stomping fusion of Balkan, Latin and Dub goodness this country has to offer.

This time, we’re very proud to present the one and only Yurt Party at Yonder on Saturday 20th July.

Support will come from our very own Rare Specimens. Check out their forthcoming remix of Hot Pickles by Yurt Party below...

19/06/2024

Mid-winter is nearly upon us, and what better way to warm those tootsies than with the finest foot-stomping fusion of Balkan, Latin and Dub goodness this country has to offer.

This time, we’re very proud to present the one and only Yurt Party for two very special South Island shows the 19th and 20th of July, Water Bar and Yonder respectively.

Support will come from our very own Rare Specimens who have a special surprise to share in the lead up to these shows.

🐣Early birds are on sale now, get in quick before they all sell out!

Wanaka Tickets: https://www.ticketfairy.com/r/31786/374780
More Info: https://shorturl.at/tB8we

Queenstown Tickets: https://www.ticketfairy.com/r/31786/374780
More Info: https://shorturl.at/Tmswu

13/06/2024

Very excited for this winter warmer! Come and join us for the official sparkly afterparty for the Golden Bay/ Mohua Community Light Festival.

From 7pm check out the mini rave installation out the back of the Roots Bar with fire performances between 8 - 9pm. Then from 9pm enter the rave cave with your favourite local DJs

Lambi Kitty
TwoToTango
Outer Orbit

We'll be playing Disco, Indie Dance, Sparklestep, House and other plat du jours.
This is a dress up party in the sparkly stylie, you know what to do!

$10 on the door to support the Golden Bay Community Arts Council
9 til late
Roots Bar Takaka

29/05/2024

Here's some throwback snaps to our party with Christopher Tubbs over summer. 🌞

📷: Ray Tiddy

29/05/2024

A lovely write up about our very own Fiona McMartin's creative journey since getting back to NZ. Loads of exciting things in the pipeline!

Fiona McMartin's musical journey celebrated for Music Month this May 2024. A multi-talented musician, performer and advocate for cultural enrichment, Fiona has established herself as a n integral part of the local arts scene in Wānaka.

24/04/2024

Nelson! and from the fantastic have cooked up an impromptu last minute jam at on Friday 3rd May. Free entry, delicious tacos and some exquisite musical delights from 8 til late. Do join us. ✌🏻