Line-up

ABC has enjoyed a glittering career to date. Very definitely one of several groups who came along and kick-started the Eighties with their own brand of pop for a 'new decade'.

ABC, led by charismatic singer Martin Fry, formed in Sheffield in the 1980s. They wanted to fuse the world of disco funk with their own unique new romantic, post-punk vision. ABC's debut 'The Lexicon Of Love' went to No 1 and sold over a million records. To date, ABC have released nine studio albums: 'The Lexicon Of Love' (1982), 'Beauty Stab' (1983), 'How To Be A Zillionaire' (1985), 'Alphabet City' (1987), 'Up' (1989), 'Abracadabra' (1991), 'Skyscraping' (1997), 'Traffic' (2008) and 'The Lexicon of Love II' (2016).

"ABC's Martin Fry is a revelation, a soul man supreme, belting out pristine Vegas glitter pop and uptown House in his electric blue lounge suit. An ageless performer, Fry is the missing link between Bryan Ferry and Jarvis Cocker." — Stephen Dalton, NME

ABC celebrate 45 years in 2027; Selwyn Sounds is thrilled to have ABC, who continue to sell out all over the world.

Since the release of her first single Drive in 1996, Bic Runga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine) has been awarded almost every musical honour in New Zealand, including the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll songwriting award. Bic has won the most Tui Awards (New Zealand Music Awards) by any individual, ever (twenty). She has won Best Female Vocalist four times and Best Producer three times. Bic's debut album Drive was certified seven times platinum and featured the enormous hit Sway. The follow up, Beautiful Collision in 2002, was certified an incredible eleven times platinum and featured the hits Get Some Sleep, Something Good and Listening For The Weather.

Beautiful Collision was followed by an album recorded live with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Paris life resulted in the more cinematic Birds album in 2005, which also won Album Of The Year and featured the hit Winning Arrow. Her songs have featured in film soundtracks (American Pie), her records have been released around the world, and she has won loyal followings in Europe, Asia and North America.

In January 2006, Runga was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. In 2016 she was the recipient of the Legacy award at the New Zealand music awards and inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.

Pseudo Echo is far more than an iconic band of the 1980s. It is a world-class live act with an iconic catalogue that continues to create, evolve and connect with audiences across generations.

Australian synth-pop pioneers Pseudo Echo have remained one of Australia's most iconic and influential bands for over four decades. Renowned for timeless hits including Listening, A Beat For You, Don't Go, Living In A Dream, Love An Adventure and the international smash Funky Town, the band continues to captivate audiences with a live show that bridges nostalgia and contemporary production.

Performing with an exceptional six-piece lineup, Pseudo Echo has earned a reputation for acclaimed, high-energy performances that combine iconic songs, outstanding musicianship, immersive visuals and a genuine connection with audiences.

Current line-up: Brian Canham (Founder • Lead Vocals • Guitar), Andrea Krakovska (Guitar), Danny Ammar (Bass Keyboard), Michael Kasif (Keytar), Valentina Taylor (Backing Vocals), Elliott Orban (Drums).

Celebrating 50 years of making classic Kiwi music, with a live album and a documentary in the pipeline, Hello Sailor is looking forward to an exciting 2027.

From their student roots in 1970s bohemian Ponsonby — influenced by 1950s Beat literature, The Velvet Underground, The Rolling Stones and Tamla, Stax and Atlantic funk — they emerged playing original music that referenced their surroundings.

Harry Lyon: "In 1975 Dave and I moved into an old square-fronted villa at 520 Queen Street… It was where we started getting Hello Sailor together as a band ready to play in public. Fast forward 50 years and we no longer have Dave or Graham, but we're dedicated to keeping their music and memory alive."

In recent years Hello Sailor have shared stages with the cream of Kiwi music, playing to over 70,000 people, supported 10cc on their NZ tour, and toured with Nazareth and Dire Straits Legacy. Powered by the rhythm section of Rick Ball (drums) and Paul Woolright (bass), with Harry Lyon on lead vocals, Jimmy Taylor on guitar and Stephen Small on piano and saxophone, their shows feature Hello Sailor, Pink Flamingos and Graham Brazier favourites.

Auckland indie-pop pioneers Goodshirt emerged from a Grey Lynn garden shed to become one of Aotearoa's most inventive and beloved bands. Blending DIY experimentation with sharp songwriting, they produced a run of enduring hits including Sophie, Fiji Baby, and Blowing Dirt.

As Nick Bollinger wrote, their music was "a small explosion of quirky but incredibly catchy songs," while he later declared their debut album Good "an essential New Zealand album." Through clever popcraft, off-kilter charm, and a distinctly local imagination, Goodshirt helped define the sound of early-2000s New Zealand music — a legacy that continues to resonate today.

Known for their electric live performances, crowd connection and feel-good energy, White Chapel Jak have built a reputation as one of New Zealand's most loved live acts. Blending soul, funk, pop and acoustic flair, the band takes songs audiences know and love and transforms them into something uniquely theirs.

A White Chapel Jak show is more than just live music — it's an atmosphere. Big singalongs, dancing, laughter, connection and the kind of night that leaves people feeling lighter on the way home.

After years of sold-out winery shows, festival appearances and performances alongside international artists, the band brings their signature warmth and energy to Selwyn Sounds — designed to lift spirits and fill cups.