Kapiti showcased its best music event of the year on Saturday, thanks to a visit from award-winning music mastermind Tiki Taane, who led the crowd through an engaging and high energy performance at Raumati Beach's Boundary Tap and Kitchen.
With a fusion of local talent stepping in to capture theevening scene, including talented photographers Michelle Davies of Michelle Davies Photography and Daniel Panter of Picture This Photography, the event was courtesy of well-connected and fast-evolving Kapiti business The Paepae Soundsystem, fronted by local DJ Huta Thomas.
Standout support also came from Raumati Beach singer, songwriter and musician Devon Welch, who played his own mix of captivating originals and covers before Wellington-based musician Tyna Keelan paved way for Tiki's much-anticipated multidimensional performance.
"Saturday was pumping!" said Tiki, whose busy schedule this month includes performances in Fiji and Tahiti, before a visit to Taranaki to play the annual Tattoo and Art Festival.
"It was such a great night with the best vibes from the locals.
"It was really awesome to meet Devon and catch up with the bro Tyna, who both played a wicked set."
Tiki, who added fuel to the fire by ending his performance with a track from his popular ex-group Salmonella Dub, said his highlight of the night was "the crowd response and how much energy they gave me - that was really humbling".
"Of course, much love to Huta for inviting me and also for putting on these types of events, which really do put Raumati on the map in terms of live music.
