This Dunedin-formed DJ/producer duo Melt. has made huge moves over the past few years, supporting some of the top names in electronic music from all around the world from the likes of Kanine to Koven to S.P.Y, just to name a few. As well as making their mark on some huge support slots and multiple festivals, the dynamic duo has moved on to releasing multiple original tunes from dancefloor rollers, taking the opportunity to collaborate with some incredible people along the way. Not only their proven ability to support international artists, but these two boys have also made waves in Auckland and Christchurch selling out both their headline shows. Over the past year, Melt has released multiple bootlegs and remixes of current pop tracks that are running up plays on Soundcloud and gaining over 100 thousand streams. With more upcoming single releases on the way, Melt. have made their mark and are definitely ones to watch. 12
A Christchurch based vocalist, DJ and MC, PONZ is making waves in New Zealand Drum and Bass. Since debuting into the scene with Pirapus on “Fragments” in late 2020, PONZ has been working with drum and bass artists all over New Zealand. Most recently, she has released ‘Stay With Me’ with REPAIR and Ben Shaw, featuring on UKF. In the midst of song releases, PONZ got behind the decks for the first time in June 2021, and has since supported international artists Dimension, Camo & Krooked, Mollie Collins, Benny L and more. She has recently also made a name for herself as an MC in the scene. In 2021/2022 she played New Years festivals Rolling Meadows and the electronic Baydreams replacement shows featuring Netsky, Hybrid Minds, Montell2099, Friction, Holy Goof, Koven and more. Her unique combination of live vocals and DJing, as well as her friendly down-to-earth nature, are taking PONZ from one success to another. PONZ is only getting started, so look out for big things coming from her in 2022.
