In collaboration with Manurewa High School, Island Base delivered the Next Wave programme to students over the course of Term 3 for the first time ever! Next Wave sessions covered beat-making, DAWs, live performance and mic techniques, songwriting, recording and...
Island Base and The Fringe District are teaming up to bring Take It To The Streets 2025 to Kingsland Village for New Zealand Music Month. Now in its 4th year, Take It To The Streets is gearing up for an electrifying showcase with a diverse lineup of talented...
In a heartwarming display of creativity and collaboration, our NEXT GEN September 2024 group from Mangere embarked on an exciting journey to write and record their very own rap song, with a little help from the one and only Sam V (straight after cleaning up 3x at the...
Klaksy Visits Papakura Intermediate School Just a few years ago, Rushil Patel was just like many other kids at school in and around Papakura – learning, studying, messing around with his mates, having fun and occasionally drawing random stuff in his spare time....
Before he was introduced to our Island Base Nathan Grey was ‘making tunes and bangers and expressing creativity’ in his garage, and bedroom. Since joining, our Masterclass Nate has been able to fast track his music knowledge. ‘I have learned the mechanics of how to...
In Loving Memory of Ermehn’ – 274 Today, we mourn the loss of a true hip hop pioneer, Ermehn’ – 274, who has left an indelible mark on the music scene in South Auckland and beyond. His lyrical prowess, unique style, and unwavering dedication to his craft have made...
