Ikonika: Live in Wellington

Ikonika returns to Wellington this Saturday at San Francisco Bath House. A collaboration between Girl Trouble and Ex.D, our second joint gig after bringing you oOoOO and Lapalux earlier this year. Last time Ikonika played here, she showcased her incredible skills as a DJ for over five hours, and even threw out tour T-shirts to those who had remained until the end of the set. In other words, she blew young Wellington minds, and looks set to do so once again. Her releases on Hyperdub including her debut album Contact, Love, Want, Have, and recent I Make Lists EP, showcase this talented artist perfectly, channeling the influence of Aphex Twin through the modernist leanings of the UK bass scene. If you're after something inspirational that goes above the bland normality of dance music, then you really can't afford to miss this gig.

Also on the bill are some of New Zealand's best acts, with ex-Trinity Roots member Riki Gooch, Electric Wire Hustle cohort Benny Tones, and sensational neo soul diva Estere all performing on Saturday night. DJ support comes from LRD JXN, who you've probably heard on Radio Active and at a variety of venues throughout Wellington. Ex.D's Gus, and yours truly, will keep things sorted either side of the acts.



 
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Tickets are available online HERE, and at Rough Peel Music on Vivian Street. There will also be door sales on the night.