8.30 pm Seth Boy's BigBoyBand Seth Boy is a Philippines-born Wellington bassist and composer, specialising in contemporary improvised music heavily grounded in the jazz tradition and with influence from his Filipino upbringing.   Seth Boy frequently leads ensembles of various sizes to perform his compositions and arrangements, from trios to sextets to full 15-piece big … Continue reading "Cuba Dupa 2025 Seth Boy’s BigBoyBand"

10.30pm Battle-Ska Galactica Made up of some of the Capital’s most accomplished musicians, Battle-Ska Galactica features members of Richter City Rebels, Niko Ne Zna, The Rodger Fox Big Band, and The Electrons.   Battle-Ska Galactica brings a wealth of experience to the stage and delivers a highly entertaining show every time they step in front … Continue reading "Cuba Dupa 2025 Battle-Ska Galactica"

1pm Red Dog Saloon Band If you want to hear the blues played with a real passion and respect for the music, check out this band.   The Red Dog Saloon Band members know the blues inside out and have been playing on the Wellington music circuit for over 30 years. During that time, they … Continue reading "Cuba Dupa 2025 Red Dog Saloon Band"

2.30pm Jamie and the Numbers Jamie and The Numbers have been playing soul, often favouring Northern Soul, since 2019.   Jamie Musuvā, an absolute powerhouse vocalist and performer, owns lead vocals while Elliott Fuimaono and the Lerwill brothers (Geoff, Craig and Mark Lerwill) bring the music to life as The Numbers. The brass trio - … Continue reading "Cuba Dupa 2025 Jamie and the Numbers"

4pm Neil and Nick Powerhouse Blues Neil Billington has been described as a "Hendrix of the harmonica", while guitar player Nick Granville has been a leading force behind many top performing artists in the blues, rock and jazz genres in New Zealand.   Together they make a one-two punch that has to be heard to … Continue reading "Cuba Dupa 2025 Neil and Nick Powerhouse Blues"

5.30pm Oscar Lavën and the New Zealand Swing Quartet Take a trip to Bourbon Street with dynamic saxophonist/frontman Oscar Lavën and The New Zealand Swing Quartet as they blast out the joyous party music of the New Orleans French Quarter, made famous by Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton. You'll be dancing before you know … Continue reading "Cuba Dupa 2025 Oscar Lavën and the New Zealand Swing Quartet"