Aotearoa Premiere

WERO (CHALLENGE)

Name: WERO (CHALLENGE)
Start: 2024-11-02T20:30:00+12:00
End: 2024-11-02T20:30:00+12:00
Location: DEVILLE

Mr Meaty Boy, Swimcap, Sheboy + Lakeboon

Aotearoa Premiere Music Ngā Toi Māori Pasifika

Join us for an unforgettable night at Wero, a curated club event that honors and celebrates the vibrant contributions of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities within Aotearoa’s electronic music scene. 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.

Our closing event is a tribute to the pioneers and trailblazers whose courage and innovation have paved the way for future generations. It’s a space where mana, energy, and a profound sense of belonging take centre stage, creating an environment where every attendee feels celebrated and empowered.

Wero is more than a celebration; it’s a movement towards recognising and uplifting those who have made significant strides in the electronic music scene – featuring Mr Meaty Boy, Swimcap, Sheboy and Lakeboon. It’s about coming together in a space where we honor our collective history and look forward to a future of continued innovation and inclusivity.

Come be a part of this transformative night, where we acknowledge the past, celebrate the present, and envision a future full of creative possibilities. We invite you to immerse yourself in the mana of the evening and join us in creating an unforgettable experience.

Curated by our 2023 closing night DJ, INFORDIN (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Ruakawa) – if that performance is anything to go by, this gig will truly be a night to remember!

Swimcap (they/them/she)

8:30pm – 9:45pm

Swimcap (Rangitāne, Ngai Tahu, Ngāti Rārua, Te Āti Awa) is a Te Whanganui-a-Tara based DJ who is fresh into the scene. Starting off as a Club 121 rat, their love for electronic music blossomed. A Swimcap set is like a game of Russian roulette. It might be jersey, footwork, and techno, latin club, afrobeat and dubstep OR all of the above. Having a love for a diverse range of music and BPMs, their sets deliver a variety of genres, moods, and dance moves. With a guaranteed boogie and high energy selects, it’s an experience and journey you don’t wanna miss.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swmcap/

Lakeboon (he/him/they/them)

9:45pm – 11:00pm

Lakeboon (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Makea Ārera ki Rarotonga, Pāmati) is a dynamic producer, DJ, and co-founder of Te Whanganui-a-Tara’s Insession collective. He champions percussive, bass-driven indigenous sounds, fusing diverse genres and tempos to captivate listeners. With over a decade of performing across Aotearoa and internationally, Lakeboon’s eclectic sets are a testament to his extensive musical journey.

His collective, Insession, creates space for emerging talent throughout the motu by offering a platform for event promotion, mixes, and mentorship. They provide diverse lineups while fostering safe, inclusive dance floors for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and adventurous sonic explorers. Paving a fresh foundation alongside rising Pōneke promoters who share their kaupapa, Insession is dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive music scene.

With experience on the decks and behind the scenes, Lakeboon naturally found the gateway to producing, taking a modern stance on indigenous electronic dance music. Inspired by creative peers such as Mokotron, he boasts several digital releases (‘NE 160’, ‘HOKOWARU’ and more) under The Big Fresh Collective’s FOOTMAHI Compilation series and has featured production credits alongside Caru and Glitz Club (with more releases to come!).

Lakeboon promises to keep you moving as well, offering a taonga of indigenous club music and global sounds while delivering a unique performance at every show.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeboon/

Mr Meaty Boy (she/they)

11:00pm – 12:15am

MR MEATY BOY (Ngāti Porou , Ngāpuhi) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Ōtautahi. She has recently returned to the 03 after her introduction to the underground dance music scene there. Her early introduction to footwork, house and techno has inspired and led to her present music description as ‘techno fetish’ – avoiding simplistic categorisation of club music and encouraging a more playful and open response from listeners. She runs a club night initiative with other Ōtautahi artists called Emotional Capacity that endeavours to connect the artists of other underground scenes in Aotearoa.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmeatyboy/?hl=en

Sheboy (they/them)

12:15am – 1:30am

Originally from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa, Sheboy (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Haumia) is a Te Whanganui-a-Tara based DJ infatuated with sound system music. Embracing their love for low and deep sounds, listeners can expect to be taken on a trip through their expertly crafted sets, ranging from deep and meditative to the obscure and minimal. Accolades for Sheboy include multiple support sets for the likes of Goth-Trad, Mala, Alix Perez and Peaky Beats to name a few.

Sheboy is no stranger to Te Whanganui-a-Tara’s thriving sound system scene, being heavily affiliated with local crews such as Section 9, Third Eye Hi-Fi, Further Sound, DNG and Insession.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__sheboy/