New Zealand @ The Great Escape 2025

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The New Zealand Music Commission is proud to present New Zealand @ The Great Escape 2025, showcasing four of the best New Zealand artists.

The artists performing are as follows:

12:30 - Chaii: Iranian born Artist/producer/creative-director Chaii was raised in New Zealand. Her creative vision was apparent on debut EP Lightswitch; a visual collection showcasing sounds and footage from Oman to California. The 6-track release includes the title track that was featured in EA Sports’ FIFA 21 Soundtrack + Trailer for ‘Ms Marvel, ‘Nobody Know’ also launched Apple’s brand-new iPhone 12 and was featured in Netflix Original film ‘The Old Guard’ starring Charlize Theron. Her debut single ‘South’ was featured in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater soundtrack as well as in Italian fashion brand Fendi’s global online Fendiva campaign. Chaii was announced as the first ever NZ Spotify Radar artist and also was named as the most synched artist in The Rolling Stone Australia /New Zealand.

13.30 - Drax Project: are Shaan Singh (lead vocals, sax, keys), Matt Beachen (drums), Sam Thomson (bass, keys, BVs) and Ben O'Leary (Guitar, keys, BVs). From humble beginnings as buskers on the streets of Wellington, their unique Pop RnB sound has taken them around the globe and seen them supporting the likes of Ed Sheeran and touring with Camilla Cabello and Christina Aguilera. Highlight US performances include the i-Heart Radio Festival, Rolling Stone Magazine's Coachella party and two sold out headline club shows in New York.

14.30 - Muroki: Kenyan New Zealander Muroki has settled in Berlin, aiming to bring his soulful blend of indie, funk and pop to European audiences. Muroki's voice is a truly hypnotic instrument, effortlessly caressing melodies over hazy, soul-based pop.

15.30 - No Cigar: Since the band’s inception in 2019, No Cigar has grown a fiercely loyal fanbase across the globe. Fresh of the back of their European tour, the band are sharing their sophomore album, ‘The Great Escape’ in their second Australasian tour, an album that was designed for the live-experience and showcases the special energy the band radiates. Given the humbling international reactions from Europe, they are now doubling the venues in Australia and throwing in major festival slots across New Zealand.

About the New Zealand Music Commission:
The New Zealand Music Commission is a Government-funded agency committed to growing the NZ music business. The Commission undertakes projects and partnerships aimed at exporting NZ music and assisting music businesses in working internationally.