Electro-haka to the world, catch Rei in Aotearoa before he heads overseas!

Multi-award-winning Māori artist Rei is hitting the road across Aotearoa this March and April with the Moisturise & Decolonise Tour, bringing his electro haka live show to Hamilton, Opotiki, Gisborne, Rotorua, Tauranga and Christchurch.

The tour celebrates Rei’s latest album Moisturise & Decolonise, a 15-track project exploring the balance between cultural reclamation and personal wellbeing. From kaupapa-driven rap songs like Toitū and Still Here to tropical pop and RnB-influenced tracks such as Seasons and Hine Manea, the album blends contemporary sounds with the rhythms, language and spirit of te ao Māori.
“The album is about duality,” Rei says.

“Many of us are on a journey reclaiming language and culture while also trying to look after ourselves. Moisturise & Decolonise is a reminder to regenerate, meditate, and take care of yourself during that journey.”

Three years in the making, the album marks a new chapter in Rei’s music. Having toured internationally across Canada, Japan and Australia, and performed at events such as SXSW Sydney, WOMEX Manchester and Osaka Expo, Rei has increasingly leaned into leading with Māori culture in his music and live performances.

“When I travel around the world with my music, I see how much people connect with our culture,” Rei says. “Every time we haka, the phones come out and the wairua spreads through the crowd. It made me realise I need to lead with the culture, not tuck it away in the background.”




Moisturise & Decolonise, Rei's on Tour in Aotearoa!

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★ S.A.S.H IN THE STREET ★ 16th BIRTHDAY STREET PARTY ★ EASTER SUN 5TH APRIL ★
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This Easter Long Weekend, S.A.S.H celebrates 16 years with our first ever Street Party right in the heart of our home city. 

That's right, we're shutting down an entire street and bringing in our new Funktion One rig - alongside a whole host of extra production - to deliver a delicious degustation of proper house music right down the middle of the road.

S.A.S.H in the street offers a completely unique experience for Sydney and we’ve brought a lineup to match the occasion; with 4 international headliners taking to Thomas Street in celebration of our Sweet 16th.

Arguably one of best DJs in the world at the moment, we had to bring Harry McCanna back to Sydney for this one. He's joined by one of Ukraine's finest exports, Olga Korol, now based in Berlin, the Body Parts co-founder was seriously impressive when we last hosted her at UNSW Roundhouse. Finally, long time S.A.S.H favourites Rich NxT & Rossko round out the lineup for what is shaping up to be a monumental occasion.

This one is not to be missed!

As always, you bring you dancing shoes; we'll provide the rest.

See you on the dance floor xx
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S.A.S.H in the Street
Sunday 5th April
14:00 - 22:00
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Thomas Street, Ultimo
Sydney, NSW 2007
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★ S.A.S.H in the Street ★ 16th Birthday Street Party ★ Easter Sunday 5th April ★

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★ S.A.S.H Sydney ANZAC Day Long Weekend ★ Subb-an ★ Sunday 26th April ★
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We celebrate the ANZAC Day Long Weekend welcoming back one of the scene's most exciting selectors & producers - Subb-An for an extended 6 hour set!
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S.A.S.H Sydney
Sunday 26th April
10pm – 6am
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Moisturise & Decolonise, Rei's on Tour in Aotearoa!

★ S.A.S.H in the Street ★ 16th Birthday Street Party ★ Easter Sunday 5th April ★

★ S.A.S.H Sydney ANZAC Day Long Weekend ★ Subb-an 6 Hour Set ★ Sunday 26th April ★

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