With a goal to sit amongst the top tier of New Zealand musicians, TOMORROW PEOPLE achieved exactly that in less than 2 years since their birth in 2010. Several years later, they have cemented themselves in the commercial music scene after releasing 2 full length albums, 2 EPs, 40 radio singles, 21 music videos and 5 music features with other artists. 2018 saw them release their fourth body of work, the 8-track EP “BBQ Reggae”. This EP debuted at #1 in the New Zealand Top 40, knocking English superstar Ed Sheeran off the top spot and giving the reggae outfit one of their biggest achievements to date. In their home studio hangs a Platinum plaque for their award winning debut ‘ONE’ and a Gold plaque for a collaboration project that they led.

A studio project turned live stage show, the 7-piece band are purveyors of what they describe as ‘sunshine reggae’. Focused on providing a mid-tempo sound that, while clearly reggae-centric, adds touches of dancehall ragga to its colour. It is a sound built around strong vocals, soothing harmonies, catchy hooks, aggressive ragga raps, and feel good riddims.

Labeled by some as the hardest working band in the country, this is likely due to the fact that Tomorrow People wrote, recorded, produced and mixed all their music themselves. Or it may be because they edit their own videos, design their own artwork, manage their own strategies, devise their own marketing plans and book their own tours, all while holding down full time day jobs.

Infusing sweet harmonies, melody and deep grooves to create a soulful RnB/Rootz Reggae sound that is PAUA REGGAE MUSIC.

They have proven on stage and in the studio their ability to produce an undeniable presence and chemistry that crosses over and reaches any audience. 

Hailing from Brisbane this 7-piece collective is extending their message to the world, as Jay - Lead Vocals/Songwriter says; 

“We’re out to create and share our music through a blend of spirit and drive that shines of uniqueness, quality professional musicianship and lyrics that have both meaning and inspiration”.

2010 saw Paua really take off, starting with their hour-long live set recording for local Brisbane radio station, 4ZZZ. The response was incredible, catapulting Paua’s music to stages across Australia and New Zealand and to airwaves around the world.

From there, Paua hit Australia’s live music scene hard, winning fans at festivals, clubs and pubs all over the East and West Coast.

With the 2011 release of Paua’s self-titled debut album, the groups popularity grew ten-fold and saw their smash hit “Coming Home”, reach #7 on the 2012 New Zealand iTunes Reggae Chart. 

With two tours to New Zealand under their belt by mid-2012, Paua have established themselves as one of Australia and New Zealand’s most promising upcoming reggae acts. 
 
Fresh from their nominations for three categories at the 2012 Waiata Maori Music Awards (Best Song by a Maori Artist, Best Maori Songwriter and Best Urban Roots Album) Paua performed alongside reggae giants ‘Katchafire’, ‘Herbs’, ‘1814’ at the hugely popular 2012 New Years Eve Festival – EXODUS. 

2013 will see Paua announce a new single release from their forthcoming sophomore album “Feel the Fire”. A highly anticipated sequel in the PAUA REGGAE MUSIC Journey.

Ria Hall is an exciting new voice on the contemporary New Zealand music landscape. Creatively informed by west coast hip-hop, vintage reggae, classic soul, dancehall ragga and modern beat music, she presents a fresh and vibrant perspective as both a young Māori woman, and as a cutting edge, 21st century singer and artist.

Born in Tauranga, Ria spent time in Auckland and Australia, before settling in Wellington and really finding her musical feet. She co-formed and fronted the reggae band Hope Road, who, in performing at the Parihaka International Peace Festival and Wellington’s Waitangi Day One Love event, won the respect of Aotearoa's elite roots, reggae and soul music communities. This led to her joining Hollie Smith’s live ensemble, becoming part of Eru Dangerspiel’s psychedelic explosion, and, latterly, performing backing vocals for the 2010 reunion shows of the iconic Trinity Roots. 

Her profile has also been lifted significantly by her inspired performance at the opening ceremony of Rugby World Cup 2011 – a performance witnessed by a televised audience of millions.

Working with producer and mentor Riki Gooch (Eru Dangerspiel, Trinity Roots) on her self titled EP, Ria has fashioned a vibrant new take on an age-old story. By incorporating her many disparate influences – Māori performing arts, te reo Māori, modern musical palettes, whānau, and her own life history into a seamless whole, she presents her story, her perspective. 

Singer Songwriter in Te Reo Māori and English

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