Led by singer-guitarist Naomi “Nai Palm” Saalfield, the Melbourne funkateers –featuring bassist Paul Bender, keyboardist Simon Mavin and drummer Perrin Moss –exploded internationally with their 2012 debut Tawk Tomahawk, which drew praise fromthe likes of Prince, Erykah Badu and Questlove. They landed their first of three Grammynominations for their Q-Tip collaboration Nakamarra, received their second for theirpolyrhythmic record Choose Your Weapon (2015), and had their music sampled by noless than Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Drake (with whom Nai Palm also collaboratedon 2018’s monster hit Scorpion).
The band’s kaleidoscopic 2021 album Mood Valiant sent them into the national top fiveand earned them another Grammy nod, while their latest, 2024’s Love Heart CheatCode, landed them an ARIA nomination for Best Group.Wizards of the shapeshifting live show, Hiatus Kaiyote have built a formidablereputation for their spectacular stage performances – a high-wire mix of musicalmastery and thrilling, edge-of-your-seat chaos.
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Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Arrive early for a good spot near the stage, then make a night of it with dinner or a drink around Eden Terrace. Galbraith’s Alehouse, Small Gods Taproom and other local spots are within easy walking distance.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
The Powerstation is in Eden Terrace, around a 5-minute walk from Maungawhau Station. Several bus routes also run nearby, while parking can be limited on busy event nights. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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