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ISKRA

Te Whanganui-a-Tara quartet ISKRA strips away chordal instruments to focus on driving, physical grooves. Inspired by Sons of Kemet, the band fuses Afrobeat, brass house, and acoustic dance music into a driving live set.

Featuring Josh Buckler on saxophone, Simon Grove on helicon, and the dual percussion of Ato Kwamena and David McGurk.

The ability to play fully acoustic or fully electric makes ISKRA as comfortable playing DIY house parties as festival stages.

Quick Stats

Origin: Wellington, New Zealand
Genre: Dancefloor Jazz / Afrobeat / Brass-House
Lineup: Saxophone, Helicon (like a Sousaphone), Drums, Percussion
Past Festivals: CubaDupa, National Jazz Festival Tauranga, Wellington Jazz Festival
Latest Release: Debut EP ‘The New Spring (August 2026)

Beonix 2023: New Dimensions Of Electronic Music

August 30, 2023

Techno’s not dead. The 2022 Beonix was solid proof of that. This year, the festival will remain true to itself; that is, it will showcase the value of electronic music and introduce visitors to the best specimen of the genre. Traveling to a new dimension is part of the 2023 edition’s concept. And it’s about both ...