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Kia Mau Festival 2025 After Party
As the final chords of I Feel Love echo into the night, the celebration doesn’t stop – it shifts. Join us for the official Kia Mau Festival 2025 After Party, soundtracked by none other than Te Whanganui-a-Tara’s own DJ collective, 6IXHAND.
Featuring:
- ggrraayy
- miamia
- AverageJay
- Kayseeyuh
Born in garages, grown in gig circuits, and rooted in the sounds of POC and their homelands – 6IXHAND brings a vibe that’s unapologetically theirs. From the jams of your uncle’s weekend sesh to the anthems of global stages, expect a soundscape that honours whakapapa, ignites the soul, and gets the body moving.
Under the marama of Takirau, a phase in the maramataka marked by collectivity, harmony, and the swirling of energies. The perfect night to come together, exhale, and celebrate all that we’ve held, created, and shared during Kia Mau Festival 2025.
This after party isn’t just a rave – it’s a reclaiming. A swirling of bodies and beats. A final burst of joy, expression, and resistance. A declaration: we are still here, and we are still dancing.
- Saturday 14 June | 11pm
- The Great Hall, Massey University
- Straight after I Feel Love
- $10 tix
- Food trucks | Bar open late
Takirau reminds us: we are stronger together. So bring your crew, bring your joy, and bring your full self. Let’s close this festival the way it deserves – with love, movement, and a damn good time.
Dates
14 June 2025
11pm – late
Venue
The Great Hall
Massey University
Buckle Street
Mount Cook
Wellington
Learn More About Kia Mau Festival
Tihei mauri ora!
Ka mihi ki ngā uri o te whenua o Te Upoko o te ika a Māui.
E ngā haukāinga o te rohe nei, Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Taranaki Whānui,
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa!
Kia Mau Festival is at the forefront of contemporary Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous theatre and dance in Aotearoa and beyond. We are innovators—pushing boundaries, redefining forms, and forging new paths with creative risk-taking at every step. Right here, right now, we bring together local, national, and international artists in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. We find the intersection where our stories intertwine, creating an experience that is uniquely ‘local’ yet unparalleled in Pōneke throughout the year.
Kia Mau offers a truly unique experience, led by Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous voices at every level—from our leadership to our artists and audiences. Unlike any other festival, we are not just a platform for presentations; we are a hub for kōrero and whanaungatanga.
Our festival serves as a whare where Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous artists and their communities are supported throughout the creation, development, and staging of their works. By providing a nurturing environment, we empower individual artists, strengthen their capabilities, and enrich the arts sector, celebrating the diversity and talent of Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous artists.
With our deep understanding of the arts sector and strong relationships with artists from emerging talents to established figures, we identify those at pivotal moments in their careers or with significant projects. By including them in the Kia Mau Festival programme, we support them in taking strategic steps forward. This approach has allowed Kia Mau Festival to make a substantial impact on numerous artists and, consequently, shape the contemporary arts landscape.
Returning to Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui, Aotearoa New Zealand from 30 May – 14 June 2025. Nau mai, haramai! Nau mai, hoki mai ki te hui ahurei o Kia Mau!
