URBAN ERA ENTERTAINMENT
STATEMENT @ XCHC
- For the new era of urban music which includes a unique fresh new sound from a number of diverse artists who have come together as a collective to showcase their music. Featuring artists, IVRSN, G41, VAK CITY, Friel Lane and TUANAI, STATEMENT @ XCHC blends the boundaries of hip hop to provide an exclusive, action packed night featuring Christchurch DJ, ajhoneysuckle.
THE LINE UP - 26/2/22
ajhoneysuckle
With influences from the streets of south London to her home lands of Samoa and Waikato Tainui, New Zealand based DJ, producer, singer, songwriter ajhoneysuckle combines the flavours and cultures around the world to form a signature sound recognised by the myriad of fans of Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, RnB and electronic music around the world. Recognised by Aotearoa icons such as DJ Half Queen, Lady Shaka, Melodownz, Jess B and many others, ajhoneysuckle's mixes and tracks can be found through the likes of Friendly Potential Radio, Insession Series Radio and many others, including her own platform, daweather4cast.
IVRSN
Destructive lyrics and violent flows would be an understatement to describe the sound IVRSN provides. Offering a unique take on Aussie Drill as well as other styles popular amongst the New Zealand Hip Hop scene, IVRSN leaves his fans with the memories of his vibrant presence on stage. As he continues to progress fresh into his career as an artist, it is clear to see that IVRSN is not a force to be reckoned with.
G41
As the beloved rising star from the streets of Christchurch, New Zealand, G41 promises to offer the crowd a surprise of presence and sound. Offering the styles of trap, drill and other practices of the new age hip hop wave, G41 keeps his fans on edge as he continues to tease and showcase his latest projects through social media to finally performing them all on the main stage of STATEMENT @ XCHC.
VAK CITY
Since causing waves in 2018 through ICE CREAM KIDS Collective with right hand man, Friel Lane, VAK CITY continues to show his versatility in sound from trap to RnB to Alternative to Neo-Soul to Indie music. Showcasing memorable hooks and captivating vocal performances, VAK CITY is recognised by his lavish harmonies and smooth delivery. Christchurch based singer, songwriter, producer VAK CITY continues to leave his fans uncertain as to what to expect from him as he progresses through his music career. Will he make a return to the hip hop genre? Does he have a new sound crafted? Find out at STATEMENT @ XCHC.
Friel Lane
As a veteran and figurehead of the ICE CREAM KIDS collective, Friel Lane smashed into the Christchurch trap scene in 2018, punishing hard hitting beats with his villainous flows and destructive rhymes. Since honing his sound with debut album ON SOME ROCKET SHIT, Friel Lane still leaves memories imprinted in fans minds consisting of energetic performances and adrenaline-inducing crowd involvement. Guaranteed to know how to rock an audience, Friel Lane is a must-watch on stage at STATEMENT @ XCHC.
TUANAI
From the streets of Christchurch, TUANAI offers nothing less than quality music within the realms of Hip Hop, rap, RnB, Neo-Soul, Alternative, Afrobeats and Soul. Rapper, singer, songwriter, TUANAI continues to prove to his city that he is a voice worth paying attention to. With co-signs from the likes of DJ Sir-Vere, Kings and Spell316, TUANAI looks to use STATEMENT @ XCHC as a chance to show to his city what he is truly made of. From unforgettable hooks to lush vocal flows, TUANAI shows to never disappoint.
STATEMENT @ XCHC
CONTACT
376 Wilsons Road North, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
+64 27 371 6426
