In response to the many bullshit and cruel bills passing under the current government, which do not serve our community, our rights or taiao, I am hosting a series of fundraising/enrolment/protest gigs across Pōneke over Sep-Oct.

The kaupapa of this series is to encourage you to ‘MAKE A MOVE’ by enrolling to vote and rallying others to vote. Let’s utilise the spaces live music provides to put into practice our responsibility as a community to support each other. Funds raised will go to DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) and Wellington City Mission, two organisations doing incredible mahi to support our street whānau.

Our third gig in the series is a R&B, Jazz, groove night at Rogue and Vagabond on the 26th of September.

YAWNER

Yawner is a R&B and Alternative project which arose from the depths of Pōneke’s vibrant and colourful jazz scene. Led by the immense vocal prowess of Eden Mekkelholt, she is backed by a band which grew from a mere guitar/bass/drum trio, to a now heavy hitting 7-piece lineup. They aim to deliver a tightly arranged live show consisting of heart-melting vocals, and groove-driven instrumentation.

BRI LOUISE

Emerging from Neo-Soul, blending effortlessly through Jazz and R&B. Bri’s evocative lyrics explore themes of local frustration, queerness and desire, performed by velvet vocals, rich keys, deep basslines, vibrant guitar, fruity woodwinds and warm, wandering grooves. On stage, Bri is joined by Becky Devine (Bass), Theo Thompson (Guitar) and Jonathan Stolk (Drums), featuring guests to create a harmonious rainbow of sound.

OVERTIME

You’ve made it through another day, so come work Overtime with us. Blair’s clocking off from the bar and straight onto the stage with a sexy lineup of some of the grooviest musos. Come shake some ass, grab a staffie and get amongst it on the dancefloor in support of this kaupapa.

Tickets are Koha (recommended $25+). We will have a donations bin there to drop off kai, cleaning supplies, blankets, etc. There will be speeches from local activists, as well as an enrollment station (bring your unenrolled friends!)

For more details @brilouisehilton on instagram.

Contact the host of Make a Move: Gig Series - YAWNER, BRI LOUISE & OVERTIME