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Splore DJs SoundCloud Playlist
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François K (Live Stems)
The Grand Papi of House. From Studio 54 to Tāpapakanga’s beachside d-floor.
“There’s no-one quite like François. Driven, genius, encyclopaedic, un-dimmable.” François Kevorkian pioneered club culture, coming up in ’75 alongside the first wave of NYC DJs, sharpening his craft in rooms like Paradise Garage, The Loft and Studio 54. Razor blade edits, reel-to-reel magic. Disco done different. Then came the FK rizz, from Arthur Russell to Kraftwerk, The Cure to Diana Ross. Axis Studios. Wave Music. Body & SOUL with Krivit and Claussell, a weekly New York institution.
At Splore’26, he’s bringing a Live Stems Set, breaking tracks into their raw strands and rebuilding them on the fly. Deep dub pressure, classics reimagined, totally unpredictable. Musique. on the beach. All the way with Mr K.
Manuka Honey
Bringing chaos, sensuality and ecstatic motion, Manuka Honey circles club music’s most compelling fringes. In just a few short years, she’s cultivated an idiosyncratic sound that’s shuttled her from continent to continent by harnessing the energy of Latin-American and Caribbean dance sounds, infusing it into radical new structures.
2025 saw Manuka Honey widen her perspective on Road Rage, reaching across the global club continuum to link with shapeshifting Egyptian producer ABADIR and Dutch bubbling pioneer De Schuurman. The EP features single “Faramanch” which Clash Magazine describes as “an absolute banger - it’s a controlled detonation, ritualistic and revolutionary.”
Sister Nancy meets Legal Shot
Pioneering Jamaican dancehall queen, Sister Nancy will make her festival debut hot on the heels of her critically-acclaimed documentary “Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story”. This iconic tune is one of the most sampled tracks of all time with Beyonce and Kanye West both featuring it. Sister Nancy will be supported by French soundsystem heavyweight DJ Legal Shot.
Instagram|Sister Nancy 〰️ Instagram|Legal Shot
YouTube - Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story | Official Trailer (2025)
Nightmares on Wax
Playing two exclusive sets at Splore 2026, the pioneer of trip hop and downtempo electronica is known for seminal albums like “A Space Outta Sounds”, “Smokers Delight” and huge singles like “You Wish”, “Flip ya Lid” and “Da Feeling”. No surprise then that Nightmares on Wax has accumulated well over half a billion Spotify streams.
Instagram 〰️ YouTube - ‘You Wish’ 〰️ YouTube - Boiler Room: London
General Levy + Joe Ariwa
UK’s legendary ragga jungle MC, General Levy will take the Splore Stage backed by DJ Ariwa (son of the Mad Professor). General Levy is one of UK’s most booked MC’s, effortlessly delivering quickfire ragga, jungle and drum and bass lyrics with flair.
Instagram 〰️ YouTube - ‘Incredible’ Live at BBC Radio 1 Studio 〰️ YouTube - Hip-Hop Freestyle
Mind Enterprises
Dubbed the Italian Daft Punk, welcome to the hottest new musical dreamworld of Turin producer, Andrea Tirone and bandmate, Roberto Conigliaro. A Splore exclusive, Mind Enterprises are leading the Italo Disco 80’s revival (yes it’s a thing). Literally building a cult following overnight, Mind Enterprises’ slightly ironic party sound has led to over half a billion streams of their track “Never Going Home” with their recently announced UK/EU tour selling out in minutes. Expect cosmic keyboards and disco-infused basslines that create an irresistibly cool soundtrack for summer nights by the beach at Tāpapakanga.
Parson James
Parson James’ genre-blending sound and deeply emotional storytelling have positioned him as one of the most distinctive voices in modern pop and dance music. Best known for co-writing and performing on Kygo’s multi-platinum hit “Stole The Show,” which has surpassed 1 billion streams globally, Parson’s music is rooted in contrast - soul and euphoria, gospel and EDM, struggle and resilience. His perspective as a queer, biracial artist raised in the conservative South has shaped a narrative that is as emotionally powerful as it is culturally important.
The Illustrious Blacks
Manchild Black and Monstah Black have arrived with a mission to fuse futuristic funk, hypnotic house and cosmic pop into pulsating positivity for the planet. They make a welcome return after rocking out previous Splores with their infectious party energy. The acclaimed duo’s epic live shows fuse music, dance, theatre and fashion as the ingredients to expand minds, shake bootys and save the world one beat at a time.
Miss Kaninna
Naarm (Melbourne) music sensation, Miss Kaninna, is heading to Splore following a bevy of Best New Artist awards and sold out shows across the ditch. Her electrifying live performances are strongly rooted in indigenous rights funnelled through the genres of hip hop, punk and neo soul.
C.FRIM
This Naarm (Melbourne) producer is helping redefine forward-thinking dance music. Rooted in the rich tapestry of Black Queer culture, C.FRIM delivers scintillating sets of heavyweight bass, sick rewinds and thumping dancehall.
The Beatles Dub Club
Glastonbury favourite, DJ Chris Arnold, takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, remixes and tracks which sample arguably the greatest band that ever existed - The Beatles. Expect to hear plenty of reggae, ska, latin, hip hop, dub, funk, house and even drum & bass takes on the wonderful music created by John, Paul, George & Ringo. Strap in for two sets of Beatlemania over the Splore weekend.
Instagram 〰️ YouTube - The Beatles Dub Club at Glastonbury 2023
Franca
Franca is appreciated around the globe for her energetic, creative and groove-driven DJ sets. Playing on the fringes of techno and house, she is as tight on the controls as she is playful in her storytelling. Her unique ability to feel the audience, space and time, carefully capturing and then guiding the energy of the dance floor with focus and dedication, is one of her true trade-marks.
Instagram 〰️ Soundcloud 〰️ RA
Tami Neilson
One of Aotearoa’s most beloved artists, Tami Neilson, makes her Splore debut in February. Her pedigree is unmatched, with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan supports on her C/V, a Number #1 album “Kingmaker” and a Best Solo Artist award to her credit.
Instagram 〰️ YouTube - ‘Beyond the Stars’ feat. Willie Nelson
Coco Solid & Coconut Clouds Studio
Making the highly anticipated return to the stage is the iconic, multi-hyphenate creative force, Jessica Hansell AKA Coco Solid [Kuini Control]. One of the many tendrils of Coco Solid’s creative legacy is Wheke Fortress, housing the genre-bending musical stronghold Coconut Clouds Studio; an evolving unit of Pasifika musicians, producers, MCs and more. Together they are bringing a celebration of timeless queer storytelling rooted in te moana-nui-a-kiwa richness, to Splore 2026, to showcase - without a doubt - the new vanguard of Aotearoa artistry. (Featuring Spdrtwnbby, Brown Boy Magik, Big Fat Raro, Takataapunani, Lijah Mavaega and more to come).
Instagram|Coco Solid 〰️ Instagram|Coconut Clouds Studio 〰️ Bandcamp
JessB
A welcome return to Tāpapakanga sees Jess B celebrating the 5th anniversary reissue of her breakout mixtape, 3 Nights In Amsterdam. On vinyl for the first time, this expanded edition includes three unreleased tracks and a new remix of ‘Bullseye’ produced by HalfQueen & Pasquinel. The three heavy unreleased tracks produced by MOW Music: ‘Okay Then’, ‘Boohoo’, and ‘Don’t Stop’ feature Jamaican dancehall artist Roze Don, as well as a captivating Baltimore Club-style remix of ‘Bullseye’ produced by HalfQueen & Pasquinel. “At that time, we had just started [the] FILTH [club night] and I was coming into myself in a more confident way,” JessB says. “I had a lot I wanted to express and talk about. I still really enjoy performing those songs. They’ve stood the test of time in my world. It feels like this is a good opportunity for me to round off a chapter in a cool way.”
Christoph El Truento (Live)
Aotearoa’s notoriously elusive maestro is curating a special bespoke live show for Splore 2026. Featuring a collaboration of artists including Mara TK and Rubi Du, Christoph El Truento’s live show will showcase his musical genius covering jazz, hip hop, footwork and dub soundscapes. His previous work with @peace, Avantdale BC, Team Dynamite, Ladi 6, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Julien Dyne has helped Christoph garner international traction as a producer to watch.
Dick Move
Notorious for their live shows, Dick Move’s catalogue of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it punk anthems are cutting, confronting, empowering and dripping with brash cheekiness and political angst. The socialist-party punk agitators have supported Foo Fighters, Amyl and The Sniffers and The Breeders.
Romi Wrights
The powerful soul funk stylings of Whanganui-a-Tara’s Romi Wrights will light up Splore’s Main Stage. Look forward to being transported back to the spirit of the soulful 60’s with incandescent melodies and a driving funk band.
Chiccoreli + Tali
One of Splore’s most popular duos are back. Mr Liquid Lowdown himself, Benn Shepherd and MC extraordinaire, Tali, are a highlight of that stunning sunset session at the Crystal Palace stage.
DylanBiscuit b2b ajhoneysuckle
Coming together for Splore 2026 to deliver a dance-led set featuring blissed out melodies and driving basslines. Their sonic vision is deeply rooted in the belief system that bass music is rongoā.
BBYFACEKILLA b2b Snakelegs
BBYFACEKILLA and Snakelegs have put in the hours locking in on BFK Radio and tearing up club nights with raw, unpredictable sets that don’t stick to one sound or tempo. Now stepping into their debut festival set together, these twins bring infectious energy, unpredictable blends and double the chaos.
Half Queen
Half Queen is a DJ whose sets are just as unapologetic and empowering as her presence in every space. Specialising in the genre bending sounds of global club, she’s driven to connect by conjuring collective nostalgia, unbridled joy and ass shaking.
Instagram 〰️ SoundCloud 〰️ RA
Kaiviti
Kaiviti’s sets span a vibrant range of genres — from turbo, R&B-infused jungle, deep percussive polyrhythms, and groovy breaks, to bass-heavy reggae dub, high-energy Jersey Club, and fresh sounds from Aotearoa producers. A KAIVITI set is never just music — it’s a journey that takes you around the globe and back. Her passion for Djing stems from its therapeutic power to uplift individuals and communities alike, providing a sanctuary where radical joy converges!
Marjorie Sinclair
Marjorie is behind the spectacularly successful Rio Funk parties - one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s liveliest club nights. Brimming with that uniquely Brazilian energy, Marjorie’s DJ set at Splore will bring flavour, swing, sweat and high energy being rooted in hip hop, Afrobeats, samba and Latin.
NymphLoads
A founder of Pōneke crew Sigil Sound, NymphLoads is a triple entendre, reflecting the aims of their work on the decks. It’s sexy, it’s body, it’s metamorphosis. They come armed with a plethora of global club sounds, aiming to deliver a suite of unconventional yet unforgettable dance. From the rough log drum of Pretorian amapiano, to the creepy baile funk chimes of Belo Horizonte and the chaotic siren screeches of São Paulo. Whether bathed in hyperpop light or shrouded in gothic darkness, Nymph celebrates it all.
Vercetti
Standing at the forefront of global club and electronic music, Vercetti is a Niuean/Cook Islands DJ who has been galvanizing the club scene in Tāmaki Makaurau and across Aotearoa since 2021. Stepping into the booth, his sound, rooted in his diasporic upbringing and intersectional identity, is infused with skilful genre-bending, creating a presence and energy that is both dynamic and unparalleled. Vercetti has made an impact through nightlife and radio, he is a founder and resident DJ of Dollhouse: a club night devoted to global sounds and queer celebration.
WAEWAEXPRESS
WAEWAEXPRESS (Poutini Ngāi Tahu) is a passionate Māori DJ and broadcaster based in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa. Her genre fluid sets echo the oro of her upbringing as well as exploring the latest sounds in Global Club, Hip-Hop RnB, Techno, World, House, Breakbeat, Bass and beyond.
Arcadia
Arcadia is the alias of DJ Emily Janus (fka Hurricane Emily). For the past two years she has been based in London and steadily carving her place in the city’s scene; bringing her eclectic, high-energy selections to The Cause, Pickle Factory, Night Tales Loft, and Café 1001. Arcadia’s sets often dive into 90s and early 2000s deep, percussive and progressive house selections. Expect infectious rhythms, pumping basslines and dancefloor nostalgia.
Love Language
Love Language (Carlotta & Scarlett) are a Tāmaki-based duo celebrated for delivering love-soaked energy to dance floors & airwaves. As hosts on 95bFM’s "Love Language", they collect & explore classic house, R&B, disco, latin, italo & the leftfield. Carlotta runs the Karangahape Record Fair, while Scarlett’s background is with Friendly Potential, Beacon & Catacombs.
Hudge
After more than three decades of rocking dancefloors (and beaches) from London to Koh Phangan, New York to Auckland, one of Splore's favourites returns! Hudge is back, bringing a fresh selection of beautiful new music and creating a journey through genres - always crafted to move the crowd and elevate the vibe.
Bobby Brazuka
Aotearoa’s most recognised Brazilian impresario will bring his Latin beats and swag back to Splore 2026. With over 3000 records from samba and bossa, to cumbia, soul and funk, Bobby's extensive collection of rare 45s and original pressings form the abundant source for his dig for nuggets & carefully curated sets will put Splore on fire.
DJ Banty
DJ Banty is one of Auckland’s leading Afrobeats DJs, known for her high-energy sets that fuse Afro-fusion, Afrobeats, and electronic sounds. Her talent has earned her recognition both locally and internationally, with a growing fan base in New Zealand and her home country of Nigeria. From clubs and festivals to private events, DJ Banty brings the vibes every time.
Rose Alice
Rose Alice is a dynamic force on the Aotearoa musical landscape, known for her fusion of funk, house and disco. Described as ‘one of the most soulful DJ’s in Aotearoa’ by NZ’s own don of disco Frank Booker, her prior blazing sets at Splore created a special magic, bringing people together through the transformative power of music where connection and joy reign supreme.
The Dastardly Bounder
A mischievous force on the decks, The Dastardly Bounder delivers left-field curveballs for dancefloor journeys that are full of joy and surprise. A veteran of Aotearoa’s underground and Splore instigator, his sets are playful, unpredictable, and impossible to resist.
Aroha
AROHA is a genre-blurring Māori DJ and producer from Aotearoa (New Zealand), now based in Naarm (Melbourne). Known for bold, high-energy club sets rooted in global underground sounds, she’s played Boiler Room and supported icons including Grace Jones, 2ManyDJs, Groove Armada, Disclosure, Ben UFO, and Kaytranada.
AROHA’s tracks have earned acclaim from tastemakers including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Dillinja, CC:DISCO!, SHOUSE, and Oliver Dollar. Her protest track Let Her Rip (Toitū Te Tiriti) went viral, amassing over a million views in a week, while her concept EP Mother Tongue - a tribute to trailblazing women in sound - cemented her status as a powerful force reshaping dancefloors on her own terms.
Sandy Mill
Ngati Porou / Ngati Paoa Soul Sista and Selector, ‘Sandy Mill ‘ will set the pace for the final SPLORE weekend; A self proclaimed “OG Splorer ” blessed with a soulful & soaring voice - Sandy Mill is respected and adored the world over for her collaboration and vocal work.
Her mad selector skills testify to a life spent discovering, appreciating and collecting music that will move and groove you. A blend of Soul - Jazz, funky ass- shakin’ electro, house, and all good things in between.
Previous Splore performances include - The Sandy Mill Band; Vocals with Epsilon Blue, SJD, New Telepathics: Mum of DJ Duo “Mum ‘n’ Dad Disco” with Russell Brown, plus a random & unplanned Vocal P.A at The Lucky Star with Pirate and friend Mikey Ray (RIP).
Dubhead
After waking Splorers up gently on countless Sunday mornings it is only fitting that the legendary Dubhead will serenade Splorers for the last time with some luscious reggae cuts.
Dubhead has been a DJ since 1983 and still hosts The Rhythm Selection every Monday night on 95bFM since 1990. Specializing in roots reggae and dub vinyl, Dubhead is a stalwart of reggae culture here in Aotearoa.
Rehekōrero and Patua te Whakamā
Rehekōrero and Patua te Whakamā are two spoken word poetry collectives. Both groups emerged as champions of the Word the Frontline Grand Poetry Slam in 2023 and 2025. This is the biggest poetry slam in Aotearoa bringing together hundreds of poets each year. The members are inspired by and write about what it means to be Rangatahi Māori in an urban and colonial setting. Both rōpū perform at a range of events, stages, festivals across Aotearoa.
