Country

Hey, my names Molly Ryan, and I am a Hawkes Bay musician. I am a guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer. I play professional gigs, like The Filter Room, The Pavillion, The Urban Winery and many other establishments. My kind of style is a large variety of everything, spanning from country, to rock, to pop, and occasionally indie songs as-well. My repertoire can span from the red hot chilli peppers, to Chris Stapleton. So I believe there is something for everyone!

Hi, I’m Addz. I sing a wide range of songs and take inspiration from artists like Ed Sheeran, The Lumineers, and James Arthur. My musical journey started during the second wave of COVID-19 when I began singing out of boredom. About a year later, I picked up the guitar and taught myself how to play, and I’ve been singing and playing on and off ever since. Right now, I’m just enjoying making music and seeing where it takes me. I haven’t released any singles or worked on any major collaborations yet, but I’m excited to keep exploring my sound and evolving as an artist.

Ella Pollett is an award-winning emerging singer/songwriter from Hawke’s Bay. Known for her storytelling through music, Ella captivates audiences with her sweet voice, infused with a hint of country. In 2023, Ella had the honour of opening for Rod Stewart, alongside Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens, at the Mission Concert. She also took the stage as an opening act at the Outfield Music Festival. Her performances have been featured at major events such as Christmas at the Park, the NZ Cider Festival, the Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards, the Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival, and the Church Road Summer Sessions. Recently, Ella released her latest single, “BLUE,” during NZ Music Month, which is available on all streaming platforms. A two-time winner of the prestigious Rockquest competition (2021 and 2022) in the solo/duo category representing Hawke’s Bay, Ella’s talent continues to shine. In 2023, she was a finalist in the Play It ...

Christina and her husband have three children and live on their farm in rural Hawkes Bay. Christina plays the acoustic guitar and her songs are a mix of Indie, Country, Rock and Folk. Her music is about empowerment, strength, faith and being a Mum. Singing and performing has been one of her passions growing up, right from the age of 9 years old. Christina has taken her passion to following her dream and performing in front of others. Enjoy listening to her original music on Spotify, YouTube, instagram, Facebook or simply book her for your next event.  

WHO ARE THE MEN IN BLACK? Alan Rimene – Tenor Sax and Vocals Peter Mooney – Flugabone and Vocals Bernie Fail – Kaiser Baritone and Vocals These three talented musicians are based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, and have created a great way to revive the hit songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s. These are the songs you remember – in a fresh new style! These guys produce a wide variety of styles from Billy Vaughan to Queen – from old time dance style to the energetic rock’n’roll of the 60s 70s and 80s. They can deliver everything from jazz to blues, from Elvis to Bryan Adams and Elton John to Michael Jackson. Indoors or outdoors, conferences or birthday parties, Art Deco or Rock’n’Roll, you can have it all when you party with The Men In Black.

Just a woman and her guitar… Best known for her acoustic vibes, Ariana Henare has a soulful voice and graceful stage presence. Grit and grace best describes Ariana who puts her own unique spin to covers and keeps you captivated as she takes you on a wonderful musical journey. Ariana released her debut single Golden in October 2023 and is working on her next release “Find my way home”. Ariana has been in the music scene for some time now and has performed at Rhythm and Vines in 2015 and 2016 and she has also opened for a number of talented Kiwi Artists such as Leighton Fairly, Knights Of The Dub Table, Shape Shifter (Summer Solstice), Tiki Taane, Hollie Smith & Bic Runga.          

Hawkes bay artist Liberty brings an acoustic feel to pop music. Having just returned from a songwriting trip in LA Liberty is working on building up social media presence with the hope to release these songs soon! With the success of guitar looping videos helping her to grow an audience of over 200K (TikTok) and 70K (Instagram) followers, she has recently incorporated this into her live performances. This allows for a fuller sound appealing to a wider audience, giving her the freedom to create a band style sound as a solo act. Her love for performance is reflected in her large range of covers, and enticing originals. Full of clever lyrics and catchy tunes, she is sure to bring energy to the crowd! She would love to play at your events, feel free to enquire via email ([email protected]) or phone (+64 27 587 3707).  

“Deliciously sweet yet shockingly bitter” (Under The Radar), Danica Bryant is no ordinary songwriter. A pop-folk musician with a gritty rock edge, her songs sink their teeth into intense topics from celebrity culture and mental health, to gender dynamics and body possession. “All hard guitar and pain-filled howl” (The Hook NZ), this woman bites back. Bryant’s career boasts national accolades from Smokefree Rockquest and Play It Strange, mentorship with Kiwi legend Bic Runga, and support slots for Elton John, Robbie Williams and Foreigner. Her 2020 debut EP ‘Cider’ landed her a placement in APRA’s prestigious Songhubs course, whilst follow-up singles ‘Heart Eyes’ and ‘Ready to Bite’ saw her introduction to the NZ Hot Singles Chart. With her 2022 sophomore EP ‘Ego Death’ and upcoming debut album expected for 2025, Danica Bryant delivers bombastic pop production with lyrical force and an attitude like no other. “Venomous” yet “passionate” (Ambient Light), “cynical ...

Daniel is a dedicated musician in the Hawke’s Bay music scene. He performs as a singer and guitarist in several covers bands, including Stolen Records, The Miserables, Little Mountain Band, and The Academy. In addition to his band work, Daniel plays both original and cover music solo, as a duo with his wife Hayley Munro and in their band The Munros.