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Formation of Concord Dawn
Evan Short and Matt Harvey (Concord Dawn) establish themselves as pioneers of Aotearoa's DnB scene. -
Release of Concord Dawn’s self-titled debut album
Concord Dawn’s self-titled debut album (2000) marked the beginning of Aotearoa's drum and bass revolution, introducing a bold, futuristic sound that gained international recognition and inspired a generation of local producers. -
Bulletproof – The Nephilim
Drum and bass production was starting to take off in Aotearoa, and ‘The Nephilim’ 12" was released on the first locally owned and globally distributed vinyl label, Bulletproof’s own Cyanide Recordings. -
Launch of Bass Frontiers in Wellington
The launch established one of Aotearoa's longest-running drum and bass event series, becoming a cornerstone for the genre's growth by hosting top international and local DJs. -
Concord Dawn - Morning Light
The track becomes a global anthem, significantly elevating Aotearoa's profile in the drum and bass community. -
Formation of The Upbeats
Early influencers on the Aotearoa Drum and Bass scene -
Shapeshifter - Riddim Wise
Fused live instrumentation with drum and bass, earning critical acclaim and cementing their status as innovators in New Zealand's electronic music scene. The album went on to become the #1 Independent NZ album release and also the #1 NZ National Dance Album in New Zealand history. -
George FM - DNB had its first primetime slot
By 2006, George FM had integrated drum and bass into its prime-time programming. Notably, DJ Riddle, a prominent figure in Auckland's drum and bass scene, was hosting shows on Tuesday nights and later took over the Tuesday Drive slot from 4-6 pm. Today George FM is the leading Drum and Bass broadcaster in NZ -
PHAT07 Bass Camp
One of New Zealand's first festivals that had a focus on Drum and Bass -
Formation of Samurai Music (by DJ Presha)
Samurai Music, founded by DJ Presha became a globally respected drum and bass label, showcasing deep, atmospheric sounds and elevating New Zealand artists onto the international stage. -
Northern Bass founded
became Aotearoa's premier New Year’s Eve festival for drum and bass and bass-heavy music, hosting top international and local artists, cementing its place in the electronic music scene. -
Lee Matthews Emerges
Lee Mvtthews (Tom Lee and Graham Matthews), quickly gaining recognition for their high-energy drum and bass productions, becoming one of Aotearoa's DNB acts with chart-topping tracks and festival appearances. -
Shapeshifter - Stars
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Lee Mvtthews – Takeover (Ft. Nü)
Lee Mvtthews' "Takeover" (Ft. Nü) became a drum and bass anthem in Aotearoa, achieving double platinum status and solidifying their place as one of the nation's top electronic music acts. -
Rhythm and Vines 2020
Due to covid Rhythm and Vines featured a full New Zealand lineup. Hosting New Zealand's hottest DNB aritsts aswell as the pioneers. The lineup featured Shapeshifter, the Upbeats, Concord Dawn, Lee Matthews -
Jay "Bulletproof" Monds Death
The Pioneer of Aotearoa Drum and Bass. A true legend.