Hailing from Lower Hutt, New Zealand, Matt Adam is a dynamic force with a musical journey that spans continents and countless genres, captivating crowds with an arsenal of sounds from the freshest beats to those timeless anthems. 

While his sonic explorations are vast, Matt is particularly celebrated as one of the most influential hard house DJs to emerge from New Zealand in recent years, consistently delivering electrifying energy to dance floors.

From renowned NZ events like AUM NYE (showcasing his broader electronic palette), London Hardhouse Reunion, Fevah/Fahrenheit, and Meltdown to high-octane performances across the globe at events like Xstatic (Ibiza), Twist, Redliners (London), Bounce Factory, Shine (Birmingham), Rehab (Rarotonga), Beatwave, Melbourne HH Collective, Amped (Australia), and the unique vibes of Encoded and Filthface at Unity In The Sun (Greece), Matt's versatility and power behind the decks are undeniable.

Beyond his captivating performances, Matt is deeply embedded in dance music culture as a dedicated resident and co-promoter for influential brands such as the Vinyl Warriors OZ/NZ tour, Crank, Disturbed Nation, Meltdown Records, and online platforms like Twitch DJs, Atomic, TTLF, and Lockdown Legends.

Adding another significant layer to his artistry, Matt is also a dedicated producer with a self-produced album forthcoming in 2025, further expanding his impact on the electronic music landscape and adding to an impressive catalogue of releases already under his belt.

Music and more info here: www.linktr.ee/mattadamnz

Dannyboy is a name synonymous with driving sound, haunting riffs, rolling journeys, hypnotic dance floors and good times.

In the mid to late 90’s, the dance scene in Wellington was a fully fledged adolescent with an ever-growing foothold on the local nightlife. Dance itself was about to go through a global cultural shift which would see it’s popularity explode and it become completely integrated into the musical landscape, but for the most part it was still an underground movement. It was an exciting time to go out and discover a new evolving sound, something the bars that plied the likes of R’n’B, Top 40 and Rock music were unable to provide or keep up with.  It was in this new melting pot of sound that HAPE first heard the pulsating rhythms and melodies that would go on to change his life. Being a punter first and foremost for a few years allowed him to refine the sound he liked to listen to and discover the venues that best catered to it. Golden era bars and clubs such as Tatou, Phoenix, The Nine Complex, Vurtigo, Paradiso, and a multitude more all touted the way forward for Wellington dance.   Looking back it’s now obvious that HAPE was going to naturally progress from being a punter on the dance floor to being behind the decks, such was his appetite and voracity for the music. With an ever growing collection of records it wasn’t long before he got some 1210’s, delved into learning the craft, honing his skills and playing alongside friends. Some of whom were, and still are, heavyweights in the scene today. He cut his teeth at the likes of Paradiso and Mercury Lounge alongside Dannyboy and Mr. Oz before holding his first residency at Terrace Bar for 4 years. It was here that he would come into his own and develop the sound he’s known for today. This is also where several club nights were born, his own High Calibre, and with the rise of Heylady, Back On Track. Both going from strength to strength. HAPE was soon a regular on club nights and outdoor party line ups all around the capital and further afield.   In recent times, HAPE continued to make a name for himself during a 4 year stint in Auckland where he ran monthly club night Pitch n’ Faders at Red Bar with old Terrace Bar cohort Matt Empyre. Together they also found a new space to continue the High Calibre club night, at Auckland’s ancestral home of house music, the infamous Ink Bar. HAPE continued to play across the city for some of the Auckland scene’s most loved and well respected club brands and venues before returning to the capital in 2018 where he has been a regular face behind the decks, most notably at Dirty Laundry alongside long time friend Mr. Oz.   From those early hedonistic nights in the plush surrounds of Wellington clubland to the gritty freedom that only a large outdoor rig can provide, HAPE is a through and through beat merchant with an absolute passion for storming any dance floor you give him. Constantly striving to both push himself and take the audience on a journey through dark vocal prog with lush servings of deep tribal tech and everything in between, it’ll always be infused with his own twist of high energy funk.

Classic Trance & Hard House lover. Every track is full of energy.

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Melbourne based dj from wellington nz been in the dnb scene for about 15 years

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