ELECTRONIC STAGE
Tiger Beer is here to turn up the heat in the Electronic Tent at Jim Beam Homegrown. Over the past few years, the popularity of this stage has grown as the electronic music scene rises in Aotearoa. At the next festival, you can expect the Tiger Electronic Stage to be one of your highlights with an absolutely stonking line-up of New Zealand’s best acts set to play. Increased capacity in the tent and a massive upgrade to stage and production thanks to Tigers support will make this one of the best dance arenas of the 2024 summer festival season.
STATE OF MIND
State of Mind are one of the most enduring acts in drum & bass music. The duo have released 5 studio albums to date. ‘Eat the Rich’ was the winner of the Best Album in the International Drum and Bass Awards 2014, while their follow up ‘Land of the Blind’ was a finalist in the same category in 2019. We are stoked to have these drum and bass icons play at Jim Beam Homegrown 2024.
Spotify – State of Mind
MONTELL 2099
Montell2099 is a visionary production powerhouse. Co-signed by RL Grime, 21 Savage, Netsky, Mura Masa, What So Not, Alison Wonderland, Wilkinson, Charli XCX, Soulection founder Joe Kay, and many more, Montell2099 is one of the most thrilling new electronic music talents to emerge from New Zealand in recent years. Mixing bubbling VST melodies, manipulated vocal snippets and booming bass hits, Montell2099 is shaping the sound of the future with his genre-bending force, daring frequencies, and dizzying, club-ready dynamics.
Spotify – Montell 2099
LEE MVTTHEWS
Lee Mvtthews, one of New Zealand's top Drum & Bass acts, has achieved remarkable success since their formation in late 2013. Their impressive talent caught the attention of industry greats like Andy C, Sub Focus, Pendulum, and more, gaining them a well-deserved reputation. Their hard work and dedication earned them prestigious accolades, including the Best Electronic Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards in 2020 and three consecutive Best Artist titles at the George FM Awards. With over 50 million streams and certifications for their debut album 'Bones' and several singles, including 'Takeover (Ft. Nü),' Lee Mvtthews continues to make waves in the global music scene.
Spotify – Lee Mvtthews
FLOWIDUS
This combined passion of good vibes known as Flowidus come to us with a vault full of music and an unwavering hunger. The sky is the limit for this Drum n Bass duo. They have well and truly hit the ground running in 2022. The pair just spent a month in the UK, applying the finishing touches to their next 18 months of releases. With an arsenal of new music up their sleeve ready to unleash and a string of UK & European bookings lined up for the second half of the year, we are really looking forward to what they are going to bring to Homegrown 2024
PAIGE JULIA
Paige Julia is known for her music on labels like Samsara Beats, Forest Biz, Uncomfortable Beats, and Totally Roasted. She explores a blend of underground bass genres, including breakbeat, dubstep, techno, DnB, and hip hop. Paige spends summers touring festivals in New Zealand, sharing her bass-heavy tunes and producing music for live performances.
Spotify - Paige Julia
LADY SHAKA
Lady Shaka, a London-based DJ of Pacific Island descent, embraces her queer identity and cultural roots through music. She challenges the mainstream with indigenous-inspired electronic beats and founded Pulotu Underworld, celebrating Pacific Island culture and raising awareness globally. Her groundbreaking performances on Boiler Room TV and collaborations with renowned artists have made her a rising star in the music scene.
Instagram - Lady Shaka
SIN & BROOK
These high-energy ravers who are not only best friends and co-hosts of George FM Drive but also seasoned DJs with an unwavering passion for all things House & Disco. They are chaotic energy personified, encapsulating the essence of a right royal raucous party when they hit the decks. With their motto of "All killer, no filler" and the promise to keep you "Ravin' & Misbehavin," it's clear that Sin & Brook are not just good but an absolute bloody good time. Get ready to dance your heart out to their infectious beats and vibrant spirits.
FOVOS
Originating from New Zealand, the DJ/producer duo 'FOVOS', made up of Mario & Lorenzo, has been pushing the boundaries of techno and tech-house for many years. Drawing inspiration from multiple electronic genres, they have combined their influences to create a blend of new and old-sounding atmospheres that resonate with the nostalgic rave scene of the 90s and today.
SANOI
Originally hailing from Germany, SANOI aka Jonas Fischer is a producer, DJ and a key member in the electronic/dance music scene in Aotearoa. He has graced the stages of many of New Zealand’s most-loved festivals & clubs where his deeply danceable DJ sets see him move seamlessly across warm, melodic, groove-driven techno and beyond. Constantly developing as an artist and finding expression through music are some of the key factors that drive him, whether it be in the studio or behind the decks, SANOI has proven he’s dedicated to the craft of providing meticulous, melodic and mischievous sets and sounds to dancers all around the world.
BECCIE B
Beccie B has taken Aotearoa by storm. Whether it be with her own high-energy, lovingly curated DJ sets, or in her role as a promoter with Sugar and Spice, her collective that pushes the sound of local and international female, femme and non-binary musical artists within the music industry. No two sets from Beccie are ever the same. With her on stage presence and wide array of tune selection she moves the crowds at every party, keeping her audience on their toes.