Next week is going to be so much fun. I’ve got three gigs, one listening party and an immersive digital treasure hunt called Miki Rapu Waiata: Taonga (Thanks to Matariki Festival 2025, Eke Panuku, Binge Culture, PickPath, Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision & Te Māngai Paho) .
I love Matariki and I feel so grateful for this opportunity to offer a lot of different things for all walks of life and age ranges. It’s the first time I’ve been the ‘host’ of a gig series before and I have been really enjoying bringing together all of the threads that make the magic happen.
The main reason for any of this is to gather like minds and enjoy ourselves. Regardless of what you’ll be doing during this time, I hope that you spend it with people that you love in a wonderful place.
I’ve had a cool week talking about the new track Urban Planning on 95bfm, Radio One and Tahi FM. Thanks for having me!
So here is a breakdown of all the fun things we have in store and links for your enjoyment.
19 June| Album Preview | Goblin Bar Ponsonby | 8pm - $25
Geneva AM, Ngā Whetu Ensemble, AJ Honeysuckle
Within the intimate setting of Goblin Bar (Ponsonby), I will be showcasing my new album along with a special performance of the single 'Toitū Te Tiriti'.
Opening the evening will be Ngā Whetu Ensemble, a group of seven string players led by Eric Scholes who composed the arrangement for the single. 'Toitū Te Tiriti' is set to be released on 4 July, keep a look out!
To finish off the evening, DJ AJ Honeysuckle will be playing a premium selection to get you started for Matariki 2025!
Note: This event is intended to start at 8:30pm, please arrive on time.
20 June| Album Listening Party | A Space | 6pm - 7:30- Free
Geneva AM | Karangahape Rd | Whanau Vibes
Geneva AM in association with Whāia Te Waiora 2025 - Karangahape Road’s Matariki Festival will be hosting a whanau friendly early evening listening party on Matariki.
Whāia te Waiora 2025 - Karangahape Road’s Matariki festival… All along Te Rori.
A full programme on K’Road Business Association’s web page will be live shortly.
Look at this cool video they made!
20 June | Matariki Rising | Whammy Bar | 9pm - Free
Mara TK, Geneva AM, Christoph El Truento, Sezzo, Dylan Biscuit and AJ Honeysuckle
As part of Whāia Te Waiora 2025 - Karangahape Road’s Matariki Festival there is going to be a special evening happening at Whammy Bar featuring, Mara TK, Geneva AM, Christoph El Truento, Sezzo, Dylan Biscuit and AJ Honeysuckle - and it’s free!
This event is proudly funded by the Karangahape Road Business Association and Auckland Council, and led by a powerful Matariki steering committee made up of community leaders, kaumātua, and local businesses. Auē!
21 June| Hākari Kanikani | Leigh Sawmill | Hangi 5pm| Doors 8pm $20 Geneva AM, Half Queen, Kaiviti, Sezzo, IBSxc.
Geneva AM presents Hākari Kanikani at Leigh Sawmill Cafe: A Matariki New Years dance party featuring a Mana Wahine line up with DJs - HALF QUEEN, KAIVITI, SEZZO, and IBSxc.
Feel the mana enhancement as you nourish your wairua and enjoy an enchanting evening!
Geneva AM will be performing her unreleased debut album ‘Pikipiki’, a compilation of music set to uplift and get you moving into the next phase of Te Maramataka.
As per the Matariki tradition at Leigh Sawmill Cafe, they will be aiming to serve Hangi at 5pm, it will be available to purchase on the day. Mauri ora.
And finally…
20 June - 20 July | Miki Rapu Waiata: Taonga | Matariki Festival 2025 | Free
An eye-catching installation in Te Komititanga Plaza will alert passersby to Miki Rapu Waiata: Taonga, an app-based audio experience audiences can choose to do at any time.
From this starting point, download the locally developed PickPath app and be taken on a journey to significant points around the waterfront, where you will uncover hidden tracks, including archival recordings of well-known waiata Māori provided by Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision and new covers with a contemporary twist.
The covers honour the archival pieces of history and give them a modern perspective, showing the relevance of their message in this era.
This project was made with support from and collaborations with Matariki Festival 2025, Auckland Council, Eke Panuku, Binge Culture, PickPath, Te Māngai Paho and Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision.
Mauri Ora.
Pikipiki Album Release 15 August <3
Pre order here :)
