The History of New Zealand Drum & Bass Podcast

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Enjoyed this preview and want to hear more? Early access to all season 3 episodes is available now. Head to https://www.patreon.com/nzdnbpodcast and become a supporter. Your support goes directly toward the continued creation of The History of New Zealand Drum & Bass Podcast. Full updated episodes available on your favourite podcast platform from October 4.

Enjoyed this preview and want to hear more? Early access to all season 3 episodes is available now. Head to https://www.patreon.com/nzdnbpodcast and become a supporter. Your support goes directly toward the continued creation of The History of New Zealand Drum & Bass Podcast. Full updated episodes available on your favourite podcast platform from October 4.

Enjoyed this preview and want to hear more? Early access to all season 3 episodes is available now. Head to https://www.patreon.com/nzdnbpodcast and become a supporter. Your support goes directly toward the continued creation of The History of New Zealand Drum & Bass Podcast. Full updated episodes available on your favourite podcast platform from October 4.

Enjoyed this preview and want to hear more? Early access to all season 3 episodes available now. Head to https://www.patreon.com/nzdnbpodcast and become a supporter. Your support goes directly toward the continued creation of The History of New Zealand Drum & Bass Podcast. Full episodes available on your favourite podcast platform from October 4.

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DJ Optiv from Cause4Concern was a hugely influential part of New Zealand's early productions scene, travelling to Aotearoa and working with Bulletproof & Concord Dawn on tracks which helped cement their names in UK Drum & Bass. In 2020, Optiv tragically passed away leaving behind his two sons. News of his sudden death swept throughout the global scene. His long time friend and co-producer Mark C4C aka CZA reached out to Edd's friends to create music for a tribute album. The album is finally here and in this special episode we talk about Optiv's history, and the forthcoming release of "Optiv Stories" - Available now for pre order at: www.c4crecordings.com RIP Eddy. Gone but never forgotten. Sign up to www.patreon.com/nzdnbpodcast to hear all of Season 3 available now. Full season on here from early October.

We're back with Season 3 of The History of New Zealand Drum & Bass Podcast. The entire season will be available on August 16, and we've got some news. We really need your support, so we've created a Patreon channel, www.patreon.com/nzdnbpodcast. Here subscribers will have advance access to the entire third season, all for less than the price of a cup of coffee. Patrons support will go directly to helping make sure this series can continue telling the stories of the people who laid the foundations for Aotearoa Drum & Bass. If Patreon isnt your thing, then dont stress, Season 3 of The History of New Zealand Drum & Bass will be available on your favourite podcast platform in early october. More information at patreon.com/nzdnbpodcast as well as in this preview episode. See you there!

For 23 Years the Fu and Fuzen brands have been synonymous with Auckland, and later New Zealand Drum & Bass. This story is a celebration of the evolution of Fu, and all those epic nights and people that made those magical moments that are still so special to people today. From a Queen street basement club to arguably one of the top 3 Drum & Bass festivals on the planet... This is the Fuzen Story. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Ticketfairy.com for all of New Zealand's leading events.

Cern were originally a Drum & Bass production duo hailing from Auckland consisting of Olly Mackie & Jonny Beck. Together the duo forged their own sound and caught the attention of some of the scenes biggest labels. After the tragic passing of Jonny Cern, in 2008, Olly continued on with Cern, making the move to London and working his way through the UK ranks. All the while, the spirit and memory of his best friend and production partner was one of his major motivations. This is Olly's story. The History of New Zealand Drum & Bass Podcast. Proudly powered by the Ticketfairy. Ticketfairy.com for all of New Zealand's hottest tickets.

We still cant believe this is a thing. A long form un-edited conversation with one of the Godfathers and pioneering figures of the World of Drum & Bass. Honestly...These stories and this kind of knowledge being shared is the reason this podcast was created. The inter-twining of UK and NZ Drum & Bass in the 90's. This is truly an incredible listen for anyone calling themselves a fan of D&B. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Ticketfairy.com for all of Aotearoa's hottest tickets.

Nick D aka Nick Dwyer is synonymous with New Zealand music Broadcasting. In the 90's he cut his teeth on the sound coming out of the UK known as Jungle / Drum & Bass. Luckily for us, Nick's near photographic memory of pivotal dates and events in Auckland and NZ D&B is well and unleashed in the very special episode celebrating the 09 scene. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Ticketfairy.com for all of Aotearoa's hottest tickets.

Wellington's scene saw a few promoters come and go in the 90's but none had the passion for Drum & Bass that Darryl Mcgowan aka DDog from Bass Frontiers did. Join us as we travel back to the 90's in the nations capital, and re-discover the major players in the 04 scene. This one's for the Heads. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Ticketfairy.com for all of Aotearoa's hottest tickets.

This episode is special. It's a deep dive into not only early days of the Christchurch Drum & Bass scene, but the inception of the Oututahi electronic music scene in general. James Meharry aka Pylonz is a true pioneer and Champion of New Zealand music. His knowledge of the scene and its pioneers, his perspectives and tales of yesteryear are an incredible listen, and tell the tale of a city and scene that has triumphed over tragedy. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Ticketfairy.com for all of Aotearoa's hottest tickets.

Jason Cambridge aka DJ A-Sides can lay claim to having his roots planted firmly not only in the UK Hardcore / Jungle / DnB' Scenes, but New Zealand Drum & Bass. One half of Sci-Clone with legendary NZ Jazz Musician Nathan Haines, in the mid to late 90's the duo went on to release their groundbreaking jazzy drum n bass sound on Goldie's iconic Metalheadz imprint. We'll let him tell the story. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Ticketfairy.com for all of Aotearoa's hottest tickets.

Pioneer. Godfather. Whatever this legend likes to go by, it's a well earned title. Jonathan Stowers aka 48 Sonic was there at the very start of Auckland's rave scene. We'll let him tell the story, but after a brief break he returned to the scene with vengeance. The rest the say...is history. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Ticketfairy.com for all of Aotearoa's hottest tickets.

D-Rave aka Dave Roper is one of the certified godfathers of Auckland and New Zealand Drum & Bass. His Subtronix imprint laid the foundations for Kiwi D&B by exposing New Zealand fans to the cream of UK Drum & Bass DJ's & Producers. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Head to Ticketfairy.com for all of Aotearoa's hottest tickets.

The second in this two part episode, we catch up with the man himself, Matty C for a rare insight into the early day's of Concord Dawn, and his take on Kiwi drum & bass in the 90's and Naughty's. Proudly powered by The Ticketfairy. Head to Ticketfairy.com for all of Aotearoa's hottest tickets.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. If there's one name that's synonymous with Kiwi Drum & Bass, it's Concord Dawn. In the first of a two part episode, we talk to Evan Kiljoy, founding member of Concord Dawn and get a rare insight into the duo's early days.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. Through his many incarnations in Drum & Bass and electronica, one country and its people have remained close to this legend's heart. From Future Forces to Bad Company to Dbridge and then Autonomica with Instrumental, as well as his nurturing of kiwi D&B talent, Darren Dbridge has become a certified pillar of NZ Drum & Bass.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. Stamina MC is arguably one of the most successful and recognisable voices in drum and bass. Having toured New Zealand numerous times over the past 2 decades, Stamina has developed a clear fondness for Aotearoa, it's people and its thriving drum & bass scene.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. Christchurch's Camo MC has been one of the leading voices of Aotearoa's Drum & Bass scene for nearly two decades, having hosted and performed alongside some of the biggest names in Kiwi and Global D&B.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. One of New Zealand's most prolific producers, for nearly 20 years the trademark Trei sound has been at the forefront of global Drum & Bass. Having blazed trails and flown the flag for NZ Music around the world, this Kiwi DnB icons music continues to destroy dance floors the world over.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. State of Mind are one of New Zealand's leading Drum & Bass exports. With a career spanning over 20 years, pre pandemic the duo could be found headlining major international tours and festivals and flying the flag for Aotearoa Drum & Bass on the global stage.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. Tali is global Drum & Bass royalty. Hailed as the "First Lady" of New Zealand Drum & Bass, Tali's roots in Drum & Bass were planted deep in Christchurch's early 90's jungle scene, and as she flourished became known as one of pioneering female voices in UK Drum & Bass.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. Tiki Taane is a multi award winning singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, composer and Mc. He first laid his Drum & Bass roots in Christchurch during the mid 90's, and has remained one of the strongest voices in Kiwi Dn'B ever since, collaborating with an elite list of NZ producers and artists.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. Geoff Wright aka DJ Presha is a certified legend in Kiwi Drum & Bass. One of the people behind Subtronix, New Zealand's first D&B Touring, Promotion, Distribution company, which also became Aotearoa's first globally distributed Drum & Bass Label.

The history of New Zealand Drum & Bass Series. Proudly presented by The TicketFairy. Ticketfairy.com for all the biggest Kiwi events this summer. Bulletproof were the first Drum & Bass producers from New Zealand to sign to a UK Drum & Bass label, headline international tours, and start their own independent globally distributed D&B label, Cyanide Recordings.