Singer-Songwriter

Hi guys. I am “Frankly” AKA Francis (Frank) Chiaroni and I am a solo musician living in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. The main instrument I play is the piano and I also sing. I can play the guitar and the flute, and am learning how to play bass. I dedicate a lot of my time towards producing my own music in my home studio as well as learning a variety of song covers. I also occasionally have jamming sessions with my band “Spring Flowers” and perform at venues with them whenever the opportunity arises. I’m currently studying a bachelor of music through IDEASchool and I am in my second year completing my course. I have performed at venues such as The Cabana, Paisley Stage, and Urban Winery and it has admittedly been an incredible part of my journey. You can find me on Instagram, Spotify, Bandzoogle, Youtube, and Bandcamp. I’m open ...

I’m Kaden Hura-McIntosh, an aspiring indie pop-rock ukulele musician from Hawke’s Bay, NZ. I’ve been writing and making music since 2022, I was 15. Since then, I released a few EPs over the last couple of years, with 2024 being the year my first full-length album, Recount Or Recant, released. Everything is written, performed, recorded, and produced by myself.

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!

Sam French delivers a dynamic mix of original songs and stripped-back modern rock covers, all tailored to his signature acoustic style. With a background of performing in various bands both nationally and internationally, Sam brings a wealth of experience to the stage. As the lead vocalist of the alt-rock band Say Or Do and sharing co-singing duties in the punk rock band Roxbury, his solo acoustic sets offer a more mellow, yet captivating experience that appeals to a wide audience. Sam’s setlist features covers from a range of artists, including Shihad, Blink-182, Green Day, INXS, The Killers, Foo Fighters, and more, showcasing his versatility and love for rock music.

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 ...

Scarlett Eden a NZ raised singer-songwriter, born in London town, who delivers a mixture of Neo Soul, RnB with her own street inspired twist. With powerful vocals that resonate with soul she possesses a remarkable ability to craft compelling stories through her music. Scarlett’s musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her captivating songs have left a mark on the New Zealand music scene, and her talent has been recognised with her songs “Real life” & “Wake up” finding chart success, including a prominent spot on the NZ Hot Chart. One of Scarlett’s defining qualities is her storytelling prowess. With each note she sings, she weaves intricate tales that tug at the heartstrings of her listeners, creating an emotional connection that lingers long after the music fades. Duo partner Henry Alexander, the dynamic guitarist who brings an electrifying burst of energy to every Scarlett Eden performance. He has an ...

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.  

Subtle Amnesia brings philosophy and dark concepts into fruition using Metal, Heavy Metal, Punk and post-punk vibes.

Miakie is an R&B-pop artist based in Napier. Previously known as Mia Jay, she has gained experience touring the country with her band and on her own. With her sophomore single Infatuated having gained over 400,000 streams on Spotify, Mia is honing her craft as a recording artist, delving into the world of R&B-pop. As a live performer, Miakie is known for her dreamy old-school covers performances, but with a band she performs a captivating show of her own songs.

Emma, a young and dynamic local acoustic singer, brings a versatile musical style that caters to a wide audience. With a fondness for 90’s grunge, she adds her own twist to popular songs, creating a universally enjoyable vibe.

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.          

The Cellars are a feminist indie duo, made up of Isabella Aarons and Sinead Hegarty, longtime friends and musicians. Their original music traverses many themes, from “Meditations on the kindness of some strangers, [to] the [obstacles with] others” (review from Ambient light) woven together by their vocal harmonies and instrumental interplay of piano and guitar. The Cellars are working towards releasing an album next year, so definitely a band to watch.

2nd Line Brass Band of all the professional brass musicians in Hawke’s Bay! We are ready to open up for whatever Festival is needing acts, local festivals needing high energy/top quality commercial level music for their events.

A singer-songwriter who wears her heart on her sleeve, who has been documenting her life in song for over fifteen years, with an expressive, soulful voice, meet Kitty Day. Transplanted from London in 2017, having performed regularly at the Green Note, the Lantern Society and the Star at Hackney Downs to name a few. Now she haunts the Hawke’s Bay music scene with her thought-provoking melodies, and has self-released two albums and an EP. She has performed twice as part of Church Road’s Gwen Live Summer Sessions; her song ‘Button Blues’ was on the inaugural HB ‘Under the Sun’ record; and she has been known to do the occasional Joni Mitchell cover at the Cabana, alongside several other local divas.

The clarity, accuracy, and feeling of Angela’s voice weaves through the harmonies and counterpoint of Jeff’s finger-style acoustic guitar. All this brings outstanding, lucid, tones to their fresh new interpretations of songs by the famous and the should-be-famous. Their performances reflect an extraordinarily wide range of musical influences – from folk and blues through to jazz and pop. For 4 years or so, Angela sang for a busy, successful, band in the Rodney area. Moving to Hawke’s Bay, she met up with Jeff, guitarist and songwriter, at the No. 5 Café music sessions. A supposedly one –off jam uncovered so much in common with their music that they just had to start performing

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).  

Singer-songwriter bringing original songs with a moody but chilled out vibe and lyrics to share intimate stories and induce thought about the world around us. Complemented with a wide range of covers from Green Day to Bright Eyes, along with popular hits like The Eagles and Ed Sheeran . Available for opening acts of gigs or solo gigs. Feel free to contact me anywhere to check availability.

“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 ...

Driven by the frontman Phil, the Phil Edwards Band represent a unique blend of honest soulful music. The Bands journey started back in 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand, Still with the same members today Adrian Ashdown, Timothy Williams, and Phil Edwards. Phil takes a fresh honest stance while writing his lyrics and creates his songs from a place within his heart, all his songs you hear are based on real life experience and therefore producing relatable listening joy. It’s always been DIY journey for the band and they have worked hard to create their own pathway, they have achieved great success both on and off the stage. The band has toured both Nationally and Internationally multiple times performing at major festivals in both Australian and New Zealand, such as Rhythm and Vines, Festival of Lights, Auckland Beer festival, Kinstock festival, Moomba water festival, and Whangamata Summer festival. Phil and the ...

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.

Nick performs and writes music that can be felt with the heart and soul. A lot of his songs have an acoustic and earthy feel that can be both calming and inspiring.

I am a versatile R&B, soul, jazz, and pop singer-songwriter with over 12 years of experience, captivating audiences with both powerful and sweet vocals. My music blends heartfelt lyrics with soulful melodies, whether I’m performing center stage or providing a relaxed musical backdrop. With classical training and a 2017 EP of Christian music, I have a strong foundation in my craft but always strive to keep things simple and genuine. From intimate weddings to lively local events, I love connecting with people through music, offering personal and memorable experiences that resonate with any audience.