Gratitude. Belonging. Collaboration. Flow state. Scintillating crowd energy. Much mud. Moist air. Fire and Water. Masculine and Feminine.

These are a few words that come to mind when I think back to my Sunday Mass set at Swing Fling, from 2-4pm on the last day of Kiwiburn 2023.

Many thanks to all the pious and devout dancers who brought their palpable energy to a very special rendition of the Sunday Mass, as well as all the nuns at Swing Fling serving pancakes, mimosas and/or spanks to those who confessed their transgressions on (or off) the paddock. Gary Boomshanker certainly got excited, letting off a burst of flames with every spank.

It turns out that sleep deprivation, a splitting headache and the sweltering heat inside Swing Fling's dome on a sunny afternoon after days of rain make a great recipe for entering flow state while DJing! I've had the best time feeding off the energy, dance moves and smiles from the crowd, playing one of my most enjoyable sets in a long time. Originally I was only supposed to play an hour but when the next DJ didn't show up I was actually stoked that I could continue tapping into flow state and weaving more songs. I ended on one song that I chose specifically as a way of showing my gratitude to Swing Fling and the larger burn community: Belong by Viken Arman. There is something truly tangible about the sense of belonging I feel with the radiant humans of Swing Fling, both at my first burn and this time, being actually part of the camp.

I got even more emotional when my friend Dani from Wānaka started drumming along to my tunes - something that I'd always dreamed of someone doing during a set. Next time we should try and get the drumming amplified and recorded, too!

In closing, I'd like to share a massive insight I had at this burn: the music I like to play (and dance to) is usually more feminine than masculine, which sustains the positive valence of a dancefloor and of the dancers, and keeps spirits uplifted. This may sound straightforward, but there's something in the simple clarity I gleaned from this that is very wholesome and satisfying.

Kia ora!

Photo credit goes to Piet (the man behind Swing Fling and Gary's creator), with extra kudos to the consenting models M & M (Mickey and Minnie)

Sunday Mass @ Swing Fling | Kiwiburn 2023

At this years edition of Kiwiburn I had the honour of playing after NZ legend, Tom Cosm, at the Funkhutt. I took over the decks at 4am, shortening my set after Tom played an extended set. the vibe was so hot that I didn't even mind! So here is 55 minutes of my favourite dark minimal and psytech selections... Enjoy!

JAYNA HAZE @ Kiwiburn 2023 - Funkhutt Friday

Hijinxx is an arena where the constraints of the constructed world often struggle to keep grips of the splendid and sometimes slippery clientele. I was fortunate to find myself playing the morning of the Sun-return-day at Kiwiburn 2023, which closely followed Soggy-Saturday. 

I took the opportunity to spin some deep and spiritual grooves, traversing an undulating aural landscape to a small but dedicated crowd, which grew as the bubbles slowly lost their pop and the espresso was rising quickly. 

Biggest of thanks to the one sensual soul that danced front and centre the entire set, feeling every hi-hat and oscillation.. one person is all it takes to make a performance worthwhile. Huge love to Becky, Arthur, Rayner and all the amazing crew for having us... and to my brother for the gift of the owl shortly after.. the wisdom is slowly but surely seeping in.

Kiwiburn 2023 | HiJiNXX | Sunday Espresso Martini Hour

The wettest Kiwiburn thus far with so many challenges for growth. It has been such a pleasure playing a dry sunrise set, after the effigy burn night, at the same slot as two years ago at camp Hijinxx. Big thanks to the crew and everyone who was there. Enjoy the ride.

Tracklist
Flaminik - Grandfather (Original Mix, 2022)
Giovanny Aparicio, Hitayosara Ojeda, CantaClaro & Maria del Sol - Velo Que Bonito (Original Mix, 2022)
Mario Reyes & Ameme - Power (Original Mix, 2022)
Möw - Perreo (Original Mix, 2021)
Dowle, Cafe de Anatolia & Yonathan - Dilwara (Original Mix, 2022)
Kashovski - Pass This On (Arodes Remix, 2021)
German Brigante, Yamil & Mehdi Nassouli - Kibo (Original Mix, 2022)
Magic System & Francis Mercier - Premier Gaou (Nitefreak Extended Remix, 2021)
Philou Louzolo, Kususa & Mariseya - Melanin (Original Mix, 2021)
Facundo Mohrr - The Snake Poetry (Original Mix, 2022)
Martin Waslewski - Bujana (Original Mix, 2022)
Ryan Murgatroyd & Cioz - Wachaka (Original Mix, 2022)
Super Flu & Reza Safinia - Funkbible (Super Flu Re-Interpretation Extended Mix, 2022)
Coeus - Sarajevo (Original Mix, 2022)
Skala - Beide Alleine (Original Mix, 2022)
Siryll - Malawi (Original Mix, 2022)
Arkadyan, Demayä & Yana Mann - Esperanza (Jean Claude Ades Remix, 2022)

29-01-2023, 7:00-8:30, Camp Hijinxx, Kiwiburn 2023

Kiwiburn 2023 • Hijinxx • Sunrise

What an unbelievable moment to play before and after the effigy burn at Kiwiburn 2024. The break around 23 mins is when I turned the music off for the burn. Being able to bring in prog for the entire festival was so special. 

Seeing the moon dancing in the flames of the burn and hearing the roar from the crowd when I dropped the song back in was an incredible moment in my life

Kiwiburn 24: Prog // Effigy Burn Night @ Secret Sasquatch Society

After a delayed effigy burn, I kicked off Technoasis' post burn Harness Up party. What began with four dear friends frolicking and cartwheeling naked around the dance floor soon erupted into an explosive, exuberant, sexy as fuck packed dance floor. 

The energy was immense, one of the best dance floors I've played to. I absolutely loved it! Thank you to those of you who joined the journey. 

It didn't stop there. The entire night at Technoasis was electric and each of the artists played beautifully self-expressive, powerful, playful sets. Wow.

I'm always incredibly grateful to the artists that I can play music I adore. Enjoy x

Tracklist:

Planeta (Original Mix) - Alexey Union | Buttress
Classic Groove (Original Mix) - Nobe, Sham Jam | Bassmatic Records
VIBIN (Extended Mix) - Deniz Bul | FCKNG SERIOUS
Break that sound - Betoko | OKO Recordings
Hot Foot (Original Mix) - Fabrication | Recovery Collective
Laws (Original Mix) - Touchtalk | Pyramid Waves
Don't Say Anything (Rinzen Remix) - Quivver | Bedrock Records
Baud - Township Rebellion | Stil vor Talent
Craving Desire (Original Mix) - Monika Kruse | Terminal M
Express yourself - Carbon | Alula Tunes
Unravel Me - Kaufmann (DE) | Senso Sounds
Annadin (Ft. Sunscreem) - Fort Romeau | Permanent Vacation
Flames (Extended Mix) - Charles D (USA) | Arcane Music
No Photos, No Exceptions - ANDATA | Senso Sounds
Meru (Original Mix) - Weska | Factory 93 Records
Farang - Aio | Senso Sounds
Electrico (Original Mix) - Hollen | Prospect Records

Kiwiburn Technoasis Burn Night 2024 | Post Effigy Burn

I am super thankful to have been invited to play on the Fat Owl soundsystem in the Tangerine Steeze camp last Kiwiburn, along with all the other amazing events last summer. It felt so good to share with new people be loved and to love.

We did lose power three times during this set staying true to the burn style. The vibe in the tent was held throughout, holding the space like a wild reptile zoo, love you BEings, so this is the last chunk of the set that was captured.

Hope you enjoy, see you out there this summer ❤️

Kiwiburn Tangerine Steeze 2024

Recording of my set from the latest Kiwiburn, playing at my home camp Tangerine Steeze Thursday night 1:00am. Straight UKG bangers from start to finish. 

Credits to the browser Kaya Hollands (https://soundcloud.com/user-114809603) for the sick pic and the whole Steeze crew for making this all happen 🧡

Live from Tangerine Steeze - Kiwiburn 2025

Bringing in some high energy bass house to kick off Thursday night, this set from The Closet had the dance floor pumpin'. Knees were weak. Clothes were stripped. Butts were bouncing. We even made the news!

Super grateful for another opportunity to play at The Closet again this year, thanks for having me! To all those who got down and groovy, thanks for bringing the energy. Epic to play with and for you, besitos xx  

Special shout out to the light up scrotum, giant moth, Minx, and sexy lamp. 

Giz a follow: instagram.com/big.squish.dj
Cover art:  instagram.com/coleholyoake

Set list:
PASTÈQ - Yanik Coen
Sicko Drop - KVSH (@kvshmusic)
Tuk Tuk - Solomun, ÄTNA (@solomun @atnaofficial)
Beggin’ (Juush’s Remix) - Chris Lake, Aluna (@chrislake @aluna @itsjuush)
Gasolina & Cocaina - Hadegaard (@rasmushs)
My Body - Illusionize, Y&M (@illusionize)
HYPNOSIS - AYYBO, Ero808 (@ayybo @ero808)
SA-MY-D - Hedegaard, Matt Hawk (@matthawk)
FUKINASTY - Amine Edge & DANCE (@amineedgeofc)
Coltrane - Format:B, Pleasurekraft, Chris The Voice (@format-b-2 @pleasurekraft)
Throw Some Ass - Sofi Tukker (@sofitukker)
Take It Off - FISHER, Aatig (@fish-tales)
RIZZ - AYYBO
The Groov - Illusionize, DUAL CHAN
I Am The One - Biscuits, TOBEHONEST (@biscits @tobehonestmusic)
Go Back Again - Cazztek (@cazztek)
Lemonade - Niko The Kid (@nikothekid)
Guess (Kyle Watson Remix) - Carli XCX, Billie Eilish (@kyle-watson)
Nastys - Simenga (@simenga)
Shake It - Kyle Watson, NEZ
Pump the Breaks - Dom Dolla (@domdolla)
Laffy Taffy - OMNOM, K-Line (@omnom)
Take It - Dom Dolla
Drench - AYYBO, Preme (@preme)
Moving Blind - Sonny Fodera, Dom Dolla (@sonnyfodera)
I’m In Miami (Illusionize Remix) - LMFAO
Tiki Tiki - Divolly & Markward (@divollyandmarkward)
Flamenco - Tom Enzy (@tomenzy)
Tu Gente - Future Class, Dan K (@futureclass)
Mamita - Kubi, Vylow (@kubioficial @vylowmusic)
Horny - Platinum Doug (@platinumdoug)
Crazy - Wax Motif, Vindata (@waxmotif @vindata)
Heaven’s Gates - Devault, Izzy Camina (@devaultmusic @izzycamina)
Hot Summer - Felguk (@felguk)
Heat Of The Night (Dom Dolla Remix) - Eat More Cake (@eatmorecake)

Skanky Bass House | The Closet @ Kiwiburn | 23.01.2025

Renditions of a Rusty Jaunt - Kiwiburn 2025 - Sunday Sunrise Session @ The Rusty Joint

It’s a bird!... It’s a plane!... It’s a fully grown man getting way too excited about the music he’s playing! Big Squish likes his sets the way he likes his flamingos: fruity, flamboyant, sassy, and twinkle-toed. If it doesn't get your butt shaking, he doesn't play it 🦩

Overheard at his shows:
“You turned that room into a sauna!”
“I couldn’t fit inside, so I danced in the hallway!”
“I danced so hard my costume disintegrated!”
"Your music is my love language!"
"He's a bit of a one trick pony... but his trick is so good!"

You may have seen him at:
31.05.25 - Untamed (Marlborough Sounds)
22.01.25 - Kiwiburn (Hunterville)
20.12.24 - Long Days, Hot Nights (Nelson)
20.09.24 - RAWHIDE (Nelson)
11.07.24 - Revolt & Revelry (St Arnaud)
09.03.24 - Aqua Inferno (Reefton)
03.02.24 - Taniwha's Den (Hinakura)
24.01.24 - Kiwiburn (Hunterville)
03.06.23 - Garden of Nydian Delights (Marlborough Sounds)
27.04.23 - Mary Hush V (Christchurch)
25.01.23 - Kiwiburn (Hunterville)
17.12.22 - Enter the Matrix (Christchurch)
10.12.22 - The Reptilians are Coming (Christchurch)

NEXT:  TBA


▪️DARK FACES & THIS MUST BE IT
▪️Envisioned by @FinnJacksonnz & @JaynaHaze
▪️Showcasing the dark faces of the NZ techno scene
✉️ Contact: darkfacesnz@gmail.com

Finn Jackson has been Djing since 2018. Getting his start in the after hour scene, he quickly gravitated to the decks and in turn decided to unknowingly tell his story through music over the next 6 years. As co-founder of NZ based imprint and label, Dark faces. Finn has been passionately co creating and running many a club night as well as holding a residency at the Legendary Yot club for the last 2 years. along with his residency, Finn has been a regular on the festival circuit. playing Aum New years eve festival for the last 4  years in a row, Shipwrecked music and arts festival for the last 2 years in a row as well as various other festivals and burns nationwide. Finn also co-directs his own boutique music and arts festival named "This must be it" which is held annually on the west coast of Raglan. 

2025 sees new projects for Finn as a co founder as well as promoter and booker for a new underground venue in Raglan named “The Hut” which has quickly been gaining traction as a respected club with a consistent string of successful parties which are run by a new imprint in which he is part of named Mudflat recordings. As well as new projects, Finn is broadening his Horizons in 2025 with a summer tour in Europe.

German-born Mathias Light's authentic frequency style can be best described as a worldly blend of organic and melodic house. His love for ancient as well as celestial sounds will take you on a deep journey, and when listening, you will undoubtedly find yourself connecting with your higher self and all beings around. Mathias enlightens and leads into time- and spacelessness to inspire an earthly awakening.

Bookings: booking@mathiaslight.com

DJ, radio host and producer from Auckland NZ.

Check the mixcloud page for music mixes.

Hailing from Ireland and based in Aotearoa/New Zealand, RUA can be heard playing a diverse range within but not confined to the House and Techno realm, including bouncy, bass-filled Downtempo & Organic House soundscapes.

RUA's sets are deep, emotive, uplifting, and a journey from start to finish with contrasting introspective undertones.

Previous events include:

- Kiwiburn 2025
- TRIBE presents: Hallow Haven 11/24
- Taniwha’s Den 2024
- Kiwiburn 2024
- Taniwha's Den, Wairarapa @ The Den Zone 05/02/23
- Yatra Festival, Cobb Valley, Takaka; 02/23
- Rhythm & Alps Festival, Wānaka @ The Playhouse; 31/12/22
- Dunedin Winter Solstice Festival 2022
- Um Festival, 2021 (Lawrence)
- Dunedin Winter Solstice Festival 2021
- TRIBE (Organiser); LalaLand, Wanaka

Producer @ Quantum Forest Records

Specialized in Psy Techno
• Incorporating naturesque and swampy frequencies together. Bringing balance to Techno and Psychedelic Music   

•• Expect ••
Psychedelic Techno, Bush Techno, Prog, Bush Prog & Breaks 
 
Festivals: 
• Into the Vortex 25
• Twisted Frequency 25: B2B Azzuk
• Synchronicity 24
• Kiwiburn 24
• Soundation Technival 23
• Yatra 23 & 24 & 25
• Cuba Dupa 23 & 24
• Dunedin Winter Solstice 22 & 23

Favourite Live Sets:
• Temple of Techno Vol. 5 @ Wunderbar
• RDU: Doofology // Radio Show
• Moksha: Orgánica IV
• Radioactive Studio: Radio Show
• Moksha Sessions: Bush Doof
• Open Air @ Dive Bar 
• Technoscope Vol. 7 @ Champagneria
• MAYHEM @ Valhalla
• Vertigo 8 @ Valhalla 
• Galactic Monsters @ Birdcage 

Up Coming Events / Releases: 
• Quantum Forest Records V/A


Bookings: iguamusicofficial@gmail.com

German-born David Juno discovered electronic music in Jena before moving to New Zealand. Melody and organic sounds are at the core of the music he is passionate about, through different tempos and moods within the 4/4 realm of house and downtempo. David Juno concocts harmonious brews that enthrall listeners at large and small gatherings; clandestine woodland rendezvous; thundering, pitch-black basement blowouts, light-speed gigs aboard gleaming spaceships, and even interdimensional celestial soirées. He's a regular at XCHC and core member of Mary Hush. David Juno is a sonic conduit - his sets create atmospheric journeys that connect audiences through sonic storytelling, ranging from dark, spacious soundscapes to bright, energetic peaks that capture the full spectrum of human emotion and experience - with all the nuances in between.

2024
Abracadabra at Ponderosa Ranch - March - Waihi, NZ
Shipwrecked Festival - February - Te Arai, NZ

2023
Rhythm & Alps Festival Yumm Zone - December - Cardrona, NZ
Summer Technical
Mary Hush VI: The Holographic Hotel - May - Christchurch, NZ
Relish Festival - March - Waimate, NZ
Splore Festival @ Lucky Star - February - Tapapakanga, NZ
Kiwiburn @ Swing Fling, Paradox, Devour & Delight - January - Hunterville, NZ

2022
Splitfest - September - Temple Basin, NZ

2021
Mary Hush presents Simulation '75 - Dec 18 - Christchurch, NZ
Super Sounds w/ Harry Charles and Laminar - Aug 6 - Christchurch, NZ
Abracadabra Festival - July 23-25 - Waihi, NZ
Mary Hush Presents: Night Dive to Neptune - May 1 - Christchurch, NZ
Omnishakti Festival - Feb 28 - Takaka Hill, NZ
Shipwrecked Festival - Feb 14 - Te Arai, NZ
Kiwiburn - Swing Fling and Paradox - Hunterville, NZ
Flux First Birthday (with Beacon Bloom) - Jan 16 - Christchurch, NZ

2020
Slow Motion 01 - Dec 4 - Christchurch, NZ
XCHC: The Underworld - Oct 31 - Christchurch, NZ
Mary Hush Presents: Slow Boat to Centauri - Jul 25 - Christchurch, NZ
XCHC: Where the Wild Things Are - Jul 17 - Christchurch, NZ
Mary Hush Presents: Aftergloom Delight - Jan 17 - Christchurch, NZ

2019
Something Else Festival - Nov 15 - Lake Sumner Park, NZ


Header photo by Lukas Vacha during my set at Shipwrecked 2021

The greatest happiness of the greatest number may be the ultimate goal of society and the Dancefloor.  Beats, Bass & Good Music

Upcoming Shows:
17/1/25.      Waihi                    Lucky Star Variety Show
7/2/25.       Te Arai                 Shipwrecked
14/2/25.     Taumarunui.         Naked in the trees
5/3/25.        Waimate.             Relish

Past:
30/12/24.         Wanaka.         Rhythm & Alps
29/11/24.      Wellington.        Bizarre Bazaar
2/11/24.          Auckland.        Undie Party
5/7/24.       Hawkes Bay.        Paige Julia
27/4/24.       Wellington.        Unity
7/4/24.               Nelson.        Make Nice   (AV)     
29/3/24.      Hawks Bay.        Wonderland
9/3/24.         Wellington.        This is Living - Buddy Nice
8/3/24.               Paeroa.        Abracadabra
3/3/24.         Wellington.        Newtown Fest 
2/3/24.          Wanganui.        Next Level - Buddy Nice
23/2/24.  Tāpapakanga.        Splore - Buddy Nice
17/2/24.        Southland.        Burning Horse    
9/2/24.               Te Arai.        Shipwrecked 
4/2/24.         Wellington.        Taniwha’s Den    (AV)   
24/1/24.       Hunterville.        Kiwi Burn   (AV)   
8/1/24.          Matamata.        Ignition
30/12/23.    Hawks Bay.        Arkadien
9/12/23.    Christchurch.       Loons   (AV)   
14/10/23.      Wellington.       Magic Doof Bus
21/10/23.      Wellington.       After Dark
29/9/23.             Te Arai.       Spectrum
1/7/23.          Wellington.       Closet Raiser - Buddy Nice
17/6/23.          Auckland.       Wave Becomes Particle  (AV)   
16/6/23.     Hawkes Bay.       Concrete Jungle   (AV)   
28/5/23.   Christchurch.       Marry Hush   (AV)   
8/3/23.            Waimate.       Relish   (AV)   
5/3/23.         Wellington.       Newtown Fest   (AV)   
17/2/23.        Riversdale.       Burning Horse   (AV)   
10/2/23.             Te Arai.       Shipwrecked
3/2/23.      Hawkes Bay.       Arkadien
25/1/23.      Hunterville.        Kiwi Burn
13/1/23.            Waikino.       Lucky Star
30/12/22.         Wanaka.       Rhythm and Alps    (AV)

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