Friday SOUND BITES #2

Whau the People proudly presents Sound Bites, a free event series to warm up the month of June with good food, live music and creative making each Friday evening at All Goods.

Enjoy performances by inspiring musicians while having a bite to eat, before washing down those good vibes with a chaser of creative workshops led by a rotation of brilliant artists. Bring the whānau, all are welcome.

Check out the exhibition 'Fresh Perspective' by Avondale photographers Ofaira Taito, Helena Cocker-Valu, Rebecca Ronald and Rajeev Nedumaran. Limited edition posters available on the nights for free.

Friday Night #2:
Hostess Naomi Azoulay will make you comfortable and Manu will be serving up the kai!

Live Music by MAHAANI MAIAVA
Learn to weave with AHI NYX
When: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: ALL GOODS, 99 Rosebank Road, Avondale
ALL WELCOME | FREE

Tautoko to Auckland Unlimited for supporting these events, Crescendo for curating the music line up and I Love Avondale for curating the Fresh Perspective exhibition.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
wtp x

A bit more about this week's artists:
MAHAANI MAIAVA (he / him)
Born and raised in South Auckland Manurewa and Northland's Kaikohe, Māori-Samoan Singer-Songwriter and Producer, Mahaani Maiava brings to you his sweet and ruff style of Soul, Hiphop, and Roots music
With over 5 years of experience in the live band scene in Auckland, Mahaani Maiava the artist steps back into the songwriters chair and immerses himself into his own world

AHI NYX
A Māori weaver and activist is the creator of Ahi Raranga and the infamous Ahi Hoops - harakeke hoop earrings covered in karakia of strength and protection.
My wānanga focuses on helping tauira feel a connection to harakeke rongoā, the healing powers of harvesting, and working with an indigenous and easily sourced native plant of Aotearoa.
My mahi helps decolonise myself, my life and the world around me.