Music

Mark your calendars for 11 January, 2:30–4:30 PM — koha entry! We’re thrilled to welcome Speak Sister Easy, returning to NZ from their annual Sydney tour and teaming up with Hawke’s Bay musical legends to bring a BIG sound to Hygge! Expect a high-energy folk-rock explosion with Motown-inspired vocals, funky grooves, and smooth acoustic vibes. With powerhouse lead vocals from Omeka Falconburn and Hailbop7, a dynamic horn section, and a rock-solid rhythm, they deliver an unforgettable live show of originals and re-imagined covers you’ll love to dance to. Join us at Hygge for an afternoon of pure, unfiltered joy — Speak Sister Easy live at Hygge! 🎶✨

LIVE BLUES & SOUL AT HYGGE 🎷 📅 Sunday, 18 January 🕝 2:30 – 4:30 PM 🎟️ Koha Entry 📍 Hygge, Clifton Bay Get ready to groove as Hawke’s Bay Premier Blues and Soul Revue hit the stage, bringing authentic Chicago blues and soul straight to Hygge. Expect rich rhythms, soulful vocals, and irresistible grooves guaranteed to get you up and dancing. This is feel-good live music at its finest — timeless, energetic, and full of heart. ✨ Spend your Sunday afternoon soaking up great tunes, seaside vibes, and classic blues & soul at Hygge Clifton Bay. Don’t miss it — bring your friends and feel the rhythm! 🎶💃🕺

Get ready for a high-energy night of raw rock, loud amps, and real instruments as two powerful bands take over the Hygge stage! 🕓 Pistols N’ Petals | 4:00 – 5:30 PM 🕔 The Splinters | 5:45 – 7:30 PM 🎟️ Entry: $20 PISTOLS N’ PETALS are on a mission to keep the spirit of classic and hard rock alive in New Zealand. Inspired by legends like Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Metallica and more, the band delivers electrifying live performances packed with iconic covers and original tracks on the radar. Formed in 2025, the members bring serious experience from major events and Rockquest finals — expect loud amps, timeless rock energy, and a show that hits hard. ⚡️ THE SPLINTERS bring explosive, hearty punk rock to the stage for an evening of live music and laughs. Celebrating their original tunes, they hit the stage harder than the drummer hits the brakes when he’s being tailgated. Fast, fun, and unapologetically loud. 🎸 Don’t miss this epic double-bill of rock and punk — grab your mates and come feel the noise!

LIVE ACOUSTIC AFTERNOON AT HYGGE 🎶 📅 25 January Settle in for a beautiful afternoon of live music featuring two outstanding local acts on the Hygge stage. 🕝 Fraser Mack | 2:30 – 4:00 PM 🕓 The Cellars | 4:00 – 5:30 PM ✨ FRASER MACK does the impossible on the guitar. Known for his unique one-man-band-style covers of rock classics, Fraser leaves audiences wondering where the rest of the band is. His original songs range from heartfelt tunes that melt hearts to upbeat tracks that get everyone up and dancing. If you’re looking for excellence in live performance, expect nothing less than a world-class show. 🌿 THE CELLARS are a magical local indie acoustic duo made up of Sinead and Bella. With beautiful harmonies and deeply personal original songs, they explore the confusion, growth, and tensions of womanhood. Their sound is intimate, honest, and uniquely Hawke’s Bay. 🎸 Join us for an afternoon of soulful melodies, stunning guitar work, and original music — the perfect way to spend your Saturday at Hygge.