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International DJ event to round out Aronui’s Matariki Festival Saturday July 11 2026

Internationally acclaimed DJs Thomas Rose and Ethan James will perform together for the first time in Aotearoa (Rotorua) with Aronui’s Matariki Mixtape- Vol.9 a specially curated sunset-to-nightfall performance that blends soulful R&B, Polynesian rhythms, low-fi textures and reflective soundscapes in honour of the contemplative spirit of Matariki.

As thousands gather on the shores of Lake Rotorua this Matariki for the Aronui Matariki Drone Show, two of Polynesia’s most respected Dj’s are set to usher in the Māori new year with reflective sounds in a boutique live music experience.

Internationally acclaimed DJs Thomas Rose and Ethan James will perform together for the first time in Aotearoa (Rotorua) with Aronui Presents: Vol.9 Matariki Mixtape, a specially curated sunset-to-nightfall performance that blends soulful R&B, Polynesian rhythms, low-fi textures and reflective soundscapes in honour of the contemplative spirit of Matariki.

Taking place as part of the Aronui Matariki Drone Festival on Saturday July 11 at the Terrace Kitchen, Vol. 9 offers an alternative to the high-energy dancefloor experience often associated with electronic music.

Instead, audiences can expect a carefully crafted musical journey designed to encourage reflection, remembrance and connection.

✨ Limited capacity, secure your tickets!

  • 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 11th July 2026
  • Terrace Kitchen, Rotorua
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Now that Aronui 2025 has come to a close, we’re lo Now that Aronui 2025 has come to a close, we’re looking back on all the incredible kaupapa we shared this year ✨

One of the highlights was definitely having the legendary 1814 light up the Sir Howard Morrison Centre 🎶🔥

We’ve got more epic live music events in the pipeline for 2026 - stay tuned e hoa mā! 👀🎤

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Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival 2025 officially wrapped on Sunday, and we want to send a massive mihi  to our artists and to everyone who came along, supported and enjoyed this year’s boutique offering 💛

Ngā mihi nunui to our funders who made it possible – Lottery Grants Board, @rotoruanz, @rotoruatrust, Blue Skies Charitable Trust, @poutamatrust, @nzcommunitytrust, @onefoundationnz and Pub Charities 🙌 

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It’s been a huge year for Aronui, from the Drone Show and 1814 concert to the festival itself, and being honoured with the Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year Award at the New Zealand Event Awards 2025.

None of it would have been possible without your aroha and support.

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