Kemuri Hi-Fi reflects the lifelong passions of its founders, New Zealand bartending champion Jason Clark and promoter and record collector Vishal Vasan, aka
DJ Vee. It will be centered on two unique and extensive personal collections: JC’s stock of fine whisky and Vee’s vinyl.
“Good music and delicious drinks are the key elements to a great bar experience,” says Vee. “Our collections are a slice of our personal journeys through hospitality and entertainment and we look forward to sharing these
with our guests in this amazing new space.”
“We want guests to enjoy quality drinks,” says JC. “Kemuri Hi-Fi is all about the appreciation of amazing flavours. We want to make an incredible space that gives all guests something to be part of and excited about.”
Equal parts hidden sanctum and intimate social hub, Kemuri Hi-Fi offers an escape from crowds and the CBD hustle to a lovingly curated cultural space.
Kemuri Hi-Fi
Open 4pm - late. Tuesday - Saturday
www.kemurihifi.co.nz
Words by @sbdaniell
Photo by @nickpaulsennz
COMMERCIAL BAY LIVE 🌙
Saturday 27 June, 9PM - Late
4 dancefloors under one roof. All night long 💃🪩🕺🏿
Last year sold out across three venues. This year we grow into four 🚀
Commercial Bay Live takes over Kemuri Hifi, Reign and Pour, Dos Donkey and Public Bar. Four of Tāmaki Makaurau's finest spaces in the heart of the city, turning the precinct into a multi-room playground for the dancefloor 🌃
21 DJs. 4 rooms. Each one runs its own programme, its own sound, its own energy. Drift between them or post up wherever pulls you in ♻️
A night for Tāmaki Makaurau's electronic music community 🔊
Early Birds on sale now. Enter before 10pm. Get there early. Back the openers. Stay til close ⚡️
Showing up later? Grab a 1st Release.🎟️
Tickets via RA, link in bio 🔗
📍 Commercial Bay, 7 Queen St
Tāmaki Makaurau, see you on the 27th. 🌙
This Wax on Wednesday, Leonard Charles, BusCrates, Aver & Move 78 land on the Kemuri Hi‑Fi shelves — @kemurihifi x @stack.records
→ Aver & Move 78 - The Algorithm Smiles Upon You
→ Leonard Charles - Basement Donuts
→ BusCrates - Altitude
Come through — fresh albums spinning all night.
Thanks @hendricksgin & @federal.nz
This Friday 15th May - Phooey (@phooey_nz ) joins us once again along with long-time amigo Paul x Walsh (@paulxwalsh ) Paul is known for his prolific art on walls throughout Aotearoa, as well as being Hallertau’s longest running resident DJ. These two have stacks of wax and always keep the good times going.
7pm - late. Free entry
Shorudā Thursday 14th May 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau - Ready, Freddy’s, Go!
The FFD (@fatfreddysdropnz ) crew are in town for a weekend of sold out shows and start things off right as they hit Kemuri Hi-Fi to play deep and dope tunes alongside the host with the most, DJ Vee.
Selectors on the night are Chopper Reeds, MC Slave, the band’s amazing new drummer Cory Champion, and Wellington legend DJ Koa.
All styles, all tempos, all good.
📸 : @nickpaulsennz
Thanks to @monkeyshoulder & @federal.nz
7pm - late! Free entry*
*get down early to secure your spot
Mezcalito Mirage is coming to Kemuri Hi-Fi on Saturday 16 May, 2026.
Motel Mezcal is excited to bring the “Mezcalito Mirage” takeover series down under to Auckland City, Tāmaki Makaurau for one night only at @kemurihifi .
Step into the mirage expecting mezcal-fuelled mischief and bold speciality cocktails built on Motel Mezcal’s 100% agave spirit by Kemuri’s own JC (@drinks_geek ).
Expect DJ sets all night long from AK’s finest: Jon Boogie (@ronjons0n ), LUCA (@lastunknown_ ), Eno (@im_eno ) and Joel Paydirt (@paljoelly ).
Where: Kemuri Hi-Fi | @kemurihifi
When: Saturday 16 May. 7pm til late.
Price: Free Entry (first come, first served)
GIVEAWAY: Tag a friend who needs to be there, and we’ll choose three lucky pairs to be included on the VIP list. They will also receive a Motel Mezcal merch pack on arrival. (One tag = one entry.)
See you there! 🍸🪩🍸
#mezcalitomirage #takeoverseries #motelmezcal #kemurihifi
THE LOVERS is back his Saturday May 9th with local legends Nathan Haines @nathan.haines (DJ/live set) and DJ Jaimie Webster Haines @jaimiewebsterhaines bringing their inimitable style, synergy , energy and expertise to Kemuri.
Come check out the dynamic duo before the depart to Europe for 3 months for Album release shows, a live slot on Gilles Peterson, Muscle Cars at We Out Here Festival and Ibiza…phew!
Expect Disco, classic House and all things danceable with a jazz flavour plus a whole slew of brand new music and remixes - Nathan’s recent output and productions have been on fire!
9pm - late. $10 on the door.
B lo x Ryan Berkeley
This Friday we have something special - two of Aotearoa & Australia’s best DJ together for the first time at Kemuri Hi- Fi. One for the head and not to be missed!
~ B lo @deejay_b_lo ~
Informed by the legendary Wellington scene of the 90s, B lo is a true multi genre DJ whose eclectic sets are always fresh and fun. Blending underground classics with newly discovered gems - you’ll hear everything from sublime party starters to deep dancefloor nuggets - delivered with a love for all things music, and a passion for creating a vibe perfect for any situation.
~ Ryan Berkele @ryanberkeleywilson ~
Ryan Berkeley is a DJ, drummer, producer, and live electronic performer based in Naarm (Melbourne), where he has been a prominent figure in the city’s underground for over a decade. As one of the founders of Love Above Records and a member of the esteemed Lush Life trio, Ryan’s musical output is diverse and consistently grounded in the deep, rhythm-driven sounds of house music.
7pm - late. Free Entry
This Shorudā Thursday the man, myth & legend - The OG Lo Key @theoglokey is reunited with host @veelaroc for a night of deep diggin. Expect classic material along with the very best in future beats…
Thanks to @monkeyshoulder & @federal.nz
7pm - late.
Back by popular demand!
Wax On Wedensday with 95 BFM Jazz Show‘s - Blind Mango Chuntney & Miss Dom (@the_miss_dom_nz )
The @95bfm Jazz Show hosts are also O.G, key figures, & Vinyl Vendors in the Tamaki Vinyl Community - Selling at both at Tamaki, & Hamilton Vinyl Fairs regularly. Enjoy an evening of diggin in their Sell Crates with both sellers always having a solid stack of quality second-hand, & new vinyl - stocking a tight range of classic pieces.
Both Miss Dom, & BMC are frequently seen behind the turntables at gigs, corporate events, & Vinyl Fairs. The pair will be playing vinyl selections from outta their crates, plus other sweet selections of Jazz, Jazz Groove, Funk, & Soulful Vibes - Whats not to Love!
Thanks to @hendricksgin & @federal.nz
7pm - late. Free entry
Tonight we say farewell to this legend.
After a year steering the Kemuri Hi-Fi ship, Titouan is stepping down to make a move to Sydney.
He's been an amazing host and leader for our team and we wish him all the best on his next Adventure.
Catch him tonight for his final shift.
🥃
Super Selection Vol. 2 (Takanaka afters) @kemurihifi — the perfect comedown after witnessing the legend himself live.
Massive mihi to everyone who pulled through, Kemuri Hi-Fi, and @japanjazzfusion & @danielzhu_ for holding it down on the decks!
🪂 Late Night Nippon vibes. City Pop + Jazz Fusion all night.
📷 Snaps from the night: Daniel Lee
#Takanaka #MasayoshiTakanaka #jazzfusion #citypop #vinyl
