New Zealand’s Yumi Zouma have spent the past decade perfecting their elegant brand of synth-driven dream pop, beloved by fans and fellow artists alike. Once celebrated for their shimmering, airy sound, the band now ventures into darker, heavier territory with their upcoming album 'No Love Lost To Kindness'. Blending grunge-inspired guitars, industrial synth textures, and soaring melodies, Yumi Zouma continue to evolve while staying true to the melodic core that first put them on the map.

Vera Ellen, crowned Best Alternative Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards, is one of New Zealand’s most compelling indie voices. Her acclaimed album Ideal Home Noise blends razor-sharp songwriting with a dynamic push-and-pull between lightness and grit, from bright synth flourishes to raw, piano-driven moments. Her music has resonated far beyond Aotearoa, earning praise from Rolling Stone, Le Monde and US college radio. On stage, Vera delivers a striking balance of vulnerability and vitality, whether at SXSW, Laneway, or clubs across the globe.