West Auckland organisation The Trusts (Portage Licensing Trust and Waitākere Licensing Trust), are joining in NZ Music Month with The Trusts Live!, five Saturday nights of live music in the intimate wine cellar at Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson.

With a diverse line-up of local artists across funk, soul, electronic, hip hop, indie and more, The Trusts Live! programme will also shine a light on the emerging artists and sound engineers from Crescendo (the Henderson-based music programme supporting and nurturing young West Auckland musicians), who will make up the supporting acts and tech staff as part of their professional development work.

Tickets for each of the performances are $15, with 100% of sales and any bar profits going to Crescendo trust.

Programme:

Saturday 2 May: Velveteen Shakes – infectious funk energy
Saturday 9 May: Makaira Berry and MOHI  – neo-soul rooted in Māori and Pasifika traditions
Saturday 16 May: tei. – layered soundscapes and atmosphere
Saturday 23 May: Rei – hip hop, haka and urban electronica
Saturday 30 May: Goodspace indie pop