Women About Sound Showcase

For our end of month celebration we will be hosting a live performance produced by Jess Haugh of Women About Sound right here in our gallery space. Collaboration and community play a vital role in our communities music culture, sticking together can only make us stronger.

Our Incredible line up below.

Amelia Kae-Ryder:
A singer-songwriter flawlessly merging reggae and RnB into soulful melodies radiating with summertime warmth. Get se to reminisce and find inspiration in her infections beats and heartfelt lyrics

Auria Paz Aguilar
Auria Paz Aguilar is a storyteller and musician, born in Amazonas, Chachapoyas in Peru. Auria believes in the power of the air and explores the wisdom of oral traditions to guide human experiences. The type of music that Auria plays comes from the Amazonian-Andes, and the different countries visited as a music traveler artist and medicine woman. Auria self-taught musician and her traveler friend is a “Charango” (10 string peruvian instrument, ukulele size), a gift from her mom and her Andean heritage.

Carawei:
Carawei is a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and audio engineer hailing from Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa (New Zealand). Known for her versatility and innovative sound, she has collaborated with the renowned Dust Palace aerial circus company and a range of emerging Kiwi artists, including Ray Leslie, Phodiso, Kieran ZC, and the Cootie Cuties. Carawei was a driving force in the powerful femme-fronted rock band Venom Dolls until the group disbanded in 2022, leaving an indelible mark on the local rock scene. Graduating as valedictorian from SAE, Carawei has since flourished as both a producer and session drummer. In addition to her work in the studio, she inspires the next generation of musicians as an after-school tutor, teaching Drums, Guitar, and Bass. Now signed to BigPop, Carawei is poised to launch her highly anticipated solo work. Her upcoming release, “The Moon and the Tides,” which earned the prestigious Outstanding Performance accolade at Auckland Fringe 2022, released in November 2024.

Vikae:
“VÏKAE is set to grace the stage with her unique brand of “calamity pop” or “pop with substance”. Ethereal melodies paired with cinematic baselines and thought provoking lyricism, she aims to inspire and connect with audiences with shared experiences. Inspired by her Ukrainian heritage, VÏKAE has begun writing in Ukrainian, Russian and English, and most recently released «ты мой океан» (You’re my Ocean) a song sung in two languages. Having played some of the countries biggest music festivals like Baydreams, Soundsplash, AUM, Mardi Gras, Big Gay Out and Dunedin o-week, VÏKAE has solidified her performance prowess. Her show has been reimagined and new unreleased music is a guarantee - along with her previously released bangers and mash. With plans to go to Europe next year, this self funded and self managed artist has already achieved massive milestones including featuring in the NZ Official Hot 20 and Top 20. With new music on the horizon and oversees collaborations in the works, it’s a very exciting time to witness this artist on her upwards trajectory. “