Music in Parks: New, Urban and Hip Hop

The fresh sounds of the new school of local hip hop, fused with a definite Kiwi soul and flavour.

Raiza Biza smooth baritone and contemplative storytelling blurs into jazz/soul-tinged beats, speaking to African-American music and the rhythms of growing up in Zambia and South Africa.

One-woman band Villette is all about singing, producing, DJing and song writing. Her sound is a mix of RnB, hip hop and electronic soul.

JessB is a passionate and energetic artist of Kenyan descent who is making her mark as the newest queen of rap and hip hop in New Zealand.

Genre: Hip Hop, Indie

Accessibility: Very limited event mobility parking, but there is a drop-off point at event entry. Accessible toilets available.

Thanks to our supporting partner MediaWorks New Zealand.

Auckland Council supports zero waste. Avoid polystyrene and plastic (wrap and bags) when bringing food on site. Consider re-useable or recyclable packaging. All Auckland Council sports fields, parks and reserves are smoke-free areas.