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Add a taste of Brazil to your next event with Bay Batucada, Hawke’s Bay’s very own 30-piece samba band! For over ten years, Bay Batucada has brought its unique style and energy to events all over New Zealand. From large music festivals such as Wellington’s Cubadupa, or local parades like Hastings Blossom Fest, to sporting events like the Hawke’s Bay Magpies home games, Bay Batucada creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether on-stage or taking the party to the streets, Bay Batucada is guaranteed to get the audience moving. We’ll adapt our performance to suit your needs, creating an unforgettable experience at any outdoor or large indoor 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.