For John Luther Adams, music is a lifelong search for home—an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and remember our place within the larger community of life on earth.

Composer, singer, conductor, occasional improviser studying at the University of Auckland.

John Croft (b. 1971) studied philosophy and music at the Victoria University of Wellington, and composition and music cognition at the University of Sheffield. He also studied with John Casken at the University of Manchester, where he completed his doctorate. He is currently Reader at Brunel University London. Ensembles and soloists that have performed his music include Ensemble L’Itinéraire, the BBC Philharmonic, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the London Sinfonietta, Ensemble Exposé, Gageego!, Studiya Novoi Muzyki, Distractfold Ensemble, Explore Ensemble, Séverine Ballon, Juliet Fraser, Marij van Gorkom, Philip Thomas, Matthew Barley, Richard Craig, and Xenia Pestova. He  received First Prize in the 2001 International Jurgenson Competition for his String Quartet and the the 2011 ICMC European Region Award for ...ne l'aura che trema for alto flute and live electronics. His Intermedio III for bass clarinet and live electronics won the Prix Ton Bruynèl 2012.

Releases on 
Dubble Records, Pepper Recs, Two Minds Records & Turquoise Records

DJ Name showcases a distinct blend of nostalgia and innovation, appealing to both seasoned house lovers and fresh ears on the dancefloor. 

DJ Name’s commitment to rich, groove-driven soundscapes has made him a standout in Auckland’s underground house scene.

Mo H. Zareei aka mHz is an Iranian sound artist, electronic musician, and researcher based in Wellington, New Zealand. Using custom-built software and hardware, his experiments with sound cover a wide range from electronic compositions to audiovisual installations. Regardless of the medium, Zareei’s work is particularly targeted at the point where noise meets grid-based structures. He has exhibited his work at international events and festivals including ISEA (Vancouver and Dubai), NIME (London), ICAD (New York), ICMC (Perth), Modern Body Festival (The Hague) and Wellington Lux.

Zareei’s sound-sculptures have been featured on Streaming Museum, Creative Applications and Creators Project. His installation “Rasping Music” was the recipient of the 1st prize for Sound Art in the Sonic Arts Award 2015.

Zareei holds a BS in Physics from Shahid University of Tehran and a BFA in Music Technology from California Institute of the Arts. He recently completed his Ph.D at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, where he currently is a lecturer in Sonic Arts.

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