Celebrate NZ Music Month at SkyCity!

Date: Friday 22 May

Time: 7.00pm – Midnight

Location: Flare Bar – located in the casino

Entry: Free – no tickets required

Age restriction: R20 to enter the casino

This May, SkyCity turns up the volume for NZ Music Month. In partnership with Red Bull, we're bringing Aotearoa's sound to life for one special night — showcasing a lineup of homegrown talent, from iconic names to the next wave shaping the scene.

Expect high-energy live performances, DJs, and unbeatable vibes. No tickets required, just good music and a full night out.

Line-up

  • Hedlok – Che-Fu & King Kapisi (Live)
  • Rubi Du w/ Christoph El Truento (Live)
  • Evander (Live)
  • Friends & Whānau – Bobby Brazuka, Hudge & Vee

About the Artists

Hedlok

Hedlok

Che-Fu & King Kapisi — Live

No introduction needed — Hedlok are bringing the heat to SkyCity. This powerhouse duo unites Aotearoa legends Che Fu and King Kapisi for a live show that hits hard and doesn't let up. Blending hip-hop, reggae, dancehall, and R&B, Hedlok deliver a full-throttle set packed with era-defining anthems and crowd-favourite bangers. Expect big energy, undeniable stage presence, and a soundtrack that's shaped generations of New Zealand music.

Rubi Du

Rubi Du

Live

Well-known Auckland reggae artist Rubi Du has been making waves both here in Aotearoa and internationally. Her Caribbean heritage and Rastafarian upbringing have shaped her unique and unforgettable style, while staying true to her Kiwi roots. Boasting heavy basslines and melodic vocals, she brings new life to NZ music and is setting a high standard for South Pacific reggae and dancehall to come.

Evander

Evander

Live

Evander is a South Auckland–raised Samoan R&B artist whose music blends soul, faith, and Pacific heritage. Known for her compelling live presence, she creates songs that feel intimate yet expansive. With a growing catalogue of independent releases — including "Now You Know" and the recently released single "Yours Tonight" — Evander explores love, growth, and self-discovery through rich harmonies and honest lyricism, connecting with audiences far beyond her Pacific roots.

Christoph El Truento

Christoph El Truento

DJ – joining Rubi Du

Christoph El Truento is a long-time player in the Aotearoa music industry as a producer and skilled DJ. Widely known for his genre-bending formula spanning jazz, hip-hop, footwork, reggae, and dub, he brings a refined, multi-faceted energy that elevates the live experience. Joining Rubi Du on stage, this collaboration is one not to miss.

Friends & Whānau

Bobby Brazuka, Hudge & Vee

DJs Bobby Brazuka, Hudge, and Vee — collectively known as Friends & Whānau — are a staple in the local scene, known for keeping the energy high and the dancefloor moving. Spinning Aotearoa classics and crowd favourites, they provide the perfect soundtrack between live sets, seamlessly carrying the vibe from one performance to the next. Expect nothing but good tunes, good energy, and a celebration of homegrown sound.

Free entry — no tickets required!

Don't miss out — come through and celebrate the sounds of Aotearoa at Flare Bar, SkyCity Auckland. R20 to enter the casino.