Kalaga'la (New Caledonia)

11.00am | Sat 24 Feb

Kalaga'la formed in 1999, in a small community in Koutio, New Caledonia. Their distinctive Pacific Roots sound is a call for unity amongst Polynesian and Melanesian communities, and harnesses fresh pacific influences, fused with traditional folk rhythms, guitar picking and 'Kaneka' beats. Appearing courtesy of the New Caledonia New Zealand Season 2007, supported by the Government and Provinces of New Caledonia www.NewCaledoniaSeason.co.nz

Kora (Wellington/ Whakatane)

12.15pm | Sat 24 Feb

Kora are a five piece band with an amazing live presence - vocal harmonies sailing on a powerhouse rhythm section. Solid musicians, the four brothers & Dan, hail from Wellington & Whakatane, Aotearoa (New Zealand). A force to be reckoned with, this band's funky, dub and reggae beats, and uniquely pacific flavour have seen them gain a huge fan base.

The Yoots (all over)

2.00pm | Sat 24 Feb

Overladen with talent, bristling with confidence, the musicians who brought you such exciting bands as the Scribes of Ra return with a swinging syncopation. These scions of ska, renegade rock steady revivalists, revisit such luminaries as Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, The Ethiopians and the mighty Skatalites.

Solaa (Christchurch)

3.30pm | Sat 24 Feb

Solaa formed in 1997 in the spirit of jazz improvisation, generating a unique New Zealand fusion of electronic and organic music, culminating in the recent release of their acclaimed album 'Steps in Time'. Rich in instrumentation, the music of Solaa bridges Hip Hop, Breaks, Funk, Soul, R&B, and Latin Flavours.

The Mint Chicks (Auckland)

5.00pm | Sat 24 Feb

The Mint Chicks make spazzy, heavy, poppy music with lyrics about things like sports teams, love, death, obsession, and drug addiction. Playing packed-out venues since 2002, the Mint Chicks (singer and wurlitzer piano player Kody Nielson, bassist Michael Logie, drummer Paul Roper and guitarist Ruban Nielson) have climbed all the P.A's, back flipped off all the drum risers, bloodied all the fingers, scrapped all the haters, broken all the hearts, ripped all the clothing, and bashed all the microphones as they rapidly rise to infamy.

Ricky Boyd and the Boomshack (Wellington)

6.15pm | Sat 24 Feb

Playing authentic 50's rhythm and blues and rock'n'roll, the all-star Boomshack line up includes vocalists Connan Hosford (the Mockasins), Samuel Flynn Scott (Phoenix Foundation), Jeremy Taylor (ex-Cinematic), and new addition Lisa Tomlins (Trinity Roots, Rhombus and Fat Freddy's Drop). The rhythm section features Bandleader Ricky Boyd (ex-Accelerants), Matthew Armitage (Odessa) experienced jazz and session bassist Dan Fulton, and saxophonist Chris Petrie, along with new pianist Jeremy Cullen. "We let the songs do the talking - we don't rely on guitar pedals, loud amps, trends and fashion but instead rely on tone, musicality and passion".

So So Modern (Wellington)

7.30pm | Sat 24 Feb

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The Phoenix Foundation (Wellington)

8.30pm | Sat 24 Feb

With a gold selling album in New Zealand and several years of successful touring, Wellington band The Phoenix Foundation have gained the reputation as being one of New Zealand's finest acts. Renowned for their strong live show, The Phoenix Foundation have played with the likes of Calexico, Evan Dando and Cortina and play regular slots at some of New Zealand's biggest festivals including The Rippon Festival and The Big Day Out. The band return to Cuba Street fresh from their seven date international tour which includes shows in New York, Los Angeles and London. Expect something special from this local group.

The Eggs (Wellington)

10.30pm | Sat 24 Feb

Formed for the opening party of the new Matterhorn, the Eggs have become Wellington's Best Party Band. Made up of a who's who of the New Zealand music scene with members of Fat Freddy's, Twinset, Rhombus, and the Scribes of Ra, this 10 piece is a true Super Group. You better watch out, The Eggs is gonna make it funky on yo ass.

Batucuda Sound Machine (Auckland)

11.45pm | Sat 24 Feb

Hot on the heels of a massive three-week tour of the UK which included stand-out performances at the world renowned WOMAD Reading festival, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Batucada Sound Machine will bring their trademark mix of samba-reggae, afrobeat and hiphop to Cuba Street for a second time. Their debut album "Live at the Bowl of Brooklands" has just been released nationwide - and believe us... this gig will cook.