SHAPESHIFTER - MATAKANA

Aotearoa electronica originators Shapeshifter are getting the gang back together with long-time tourmates The Upbeats & MC TIKI with Sunshine Sound System joined by Leisure and Mako Road will cap off the holiday season at Matakana Country Park (an hour north of Auckland) on January 11^th.

Known for their explosive fusion of dub, electronica, drum ‘n’ bass, soul and stadium rock, Shapeshifter have spent most of 2019 deep in studio-mode, working on a new album for 2020. Fans can expect a taste of this fresh material this season!

The Upbeats have been pioneering drum ‘n’ bass since the early 2000s, earning their place in the upper-echelons of dance music with high-profile collabs and major festival appearances across the globe. With MC Tiki on the mic, an electric and unifying experience is a given.

Certified party starters Sunshine Sound System (AKA DJ Downtown Brown and MC KP) are famed masters of ceremonies, keeping the vibe alive with their ever-morphing sets of dancehall, reggae and hip hop.

Leisure came together as an unconstrained creative outlet for its members, bringing together five independently successful components of NZ’s music industry. With a melting pot of influences from 70s funk to 90s R&B and new-millennium dance music, their sound defies definition beyond the ethos of keeping is leisurely.

Formed at Otago University, Mako Road have been building a loyal fanbase since the 2018 release of their debut EP “The Green Superintendent”, racking up streams in excess of 10 million and touring across the country – including three recent sold out headliners in Auckland.