Nested in the South Pacific at the ends of the Earth, New Zealanders have always had to invent or build things they couldn’t easily obtain. Locals have even coined a term for it: “Number 8. wire mentality.”
This DIY sentiment runs deep in NZ club culture, through the local crews and promoters who work tirelessly to create spaces for their communities to dance and connect.
Set against ongoing cost of living issues and the operational challenges faced by bar, nightclub, and venue owners, you’ll often find Kiwi dancers gathering in warehouse spaces, private residencies, art galleries, community halls, public parks, and all manner of repurposed locations.
@martynpepperell spoke to NZ crews @__mouthfull__ , @echosoundsystem_ , @houseof_pluto , @tenderbuttons.dance , and @strangebehaviour_nz about how and why they use music and number 8. wire ingenuity as a tool to keep people connected and create well-deserved joy on the dancefloor.
Echo @ The Reaper vol 1
9am - 2am
Free Entry
Located at The Reaper, Newmarket
Music running all day into the night
Come by and get your morning coffee or espresso martini 🍸
Couple of lovely snaps of the sunset in the park from our last outdoor event ☀️ With the seasons changing we’ve got something in the pipeline to tide us all over until things fine up again 👀
Echolocation vol 3
Big thanks to everyone who helped make it all happen, was a lovely session that went flawlessly. Great tunes all day from all the selectors & a well behaved clean crowd. To top it off @tbc.radio did a great job with the high quality livestream from start to finish. More to come this summer ☀️
