International Guests (A-Z)
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Local Live (A-Z)
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Local DJs (A-Z)
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Splore DJs SoundCloud Playlist
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Splore DJs SoundCloud Playlist •
Röyksopp (DJ Set)
One the most influential electronic music duos, the legendary Norwegian electronic group Röyksopp (DJ Set) will play a special 2 hour set at Splore next February after having recently sold out headline shows in Australia. Their breakthrough album, Melody AM, was a huge success with singles Eple and Poor Leno becoming international hits. Known for major collaborations with singers Robyn, Goldfrapp and Karin Dreijer (The Knife/Fever Ray) and Lykke Li, Röyksopp has broad appeal beyond instrumental electronica.
Instagram 〰️ YouTube - 'Stay Awhile (feat. Susanne Sundfør)' 〰️ YouTube - 'What Else Is There?'
Sister Nancy meets Legal Shot
Pioneering Jamaican dancehall queen, Sister Nancy will make her festival debut hot on the heels of her critically-acclaimed documentary “Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story”. This iconic tune is one of the most sampled tracks of all time with Beyonce and Kanye West both featuring it. Sister Nancy will be supported by French soundsystem heavyweight DJ Legal Shot.
Instagram|Sister Nancy 〰️ Instagram|Legal Shot
YouTube - Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story | Official Trailer (2025)
Nightmares on Wax
Playing two exclusive sets at Splore 2026, the pioneer of trip hop and downtempo electronica is known for seminal albums like “A Space Outta Sounds”, “Smokers Delight” and huge singles like “You Wish”, “Flip ya Lid” and “Da Feeling”. No surprise then that Nightmares on Wax has accumulated well over half a billion Spotify streams.
Instagram 〰️ YouTube - ‘You Wish’ 〰️ YouTube - Boiler Room: London
General Levy + Joe Ariwa
UK’s legendary ragga jungle MC, General Levy will take the Splore Stage backed by DJ Ariwa (son of the Mad Professor). General Levy is one of UK’s most booked MC’s, effortlessly delivering quickfire ragga, jungle and drum and bass lyrics with flair.
Instagram 〰️ YouTube - ‘Incredible’ Live at BBC Radio 1 Studio 〰️ YouTube - Hip-Hop Freestyle
Miss Kaninna
Naarm (Melbourne) music sensation, Miss Kaninna, is heading to Splore following a bevy of Best New Artist awards and sold out shows across the ditch. Her electrifying live performances are strongly rooted in indigenous rights funnelled through the genres of hip hop, punk and neo soul.
C.FRIM
This Naarm (Melbourne) producer is helping redefine forward-thinking dance music. Rooted in the rich tapestry of Black Queer culture, C.FRIM delivers scintillating sets of heavyweight bass, sick rewinds and thumping dancehall.
Franca
Franca is appreciated around the globe for her energetic, creative and groove-driven DJ sets. Playing on the fringes of techno and house, she is as tight on the controls as she is playful in her storytelling. Her unique ability to feel the audience, space and time, carefully capturing and then guiding the energy of the dance floor with focus and dedication, is one of her true trade-marks.
Instagram 〰️ Soundcloud 〰️ RA
Tami Neilson
One of Aotearoa’s most beloved artists, Tami Neilson, makes her Splore debut in February. Her pedigree is unmatched, with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan supports on her C/V, a Number #1 album “Kingmaker” and a Best Solo Artist award to her credit.
Instagram 〰️ YouTube - ‘Beyond the Stars’ feat. Willie Nelson
Christoph El Truento (Live)
Aotearoa’s notoriously elusive maestro is curating a special bespoke live show for Splore 2026. Featuring a collaboration of artists including Mara TK and Rubi Du, Christoph El Truento’s live show will showcase his musical genius covering jazz, hip hop, footwork and dub soundscapes. His previous work with @peace, Avantdale BC, Team Dynamite, Ladi 6, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Julien Dyne has helped Christoph garner international traction as a producer to watch.
Romi Wrights
The powerful soul funk stylings of Whanganui-a-Tara’s Romi Wrights will light up Splore’s Main Stage. Look forward to being transported back to the spirit of the soulful 60’s with incandescent melodies and a driving funk band.
Chiccoreli + Tali
One of Splore’s most popular duos are back. Mr Liquid Lowdown himself, Benn Shepherd and MC extraordinaire, Tali, are a highlight of that stunning sunset session at the Crystal Palace stage.
DylanBiscuit b2b ajhoneysuckle
Coming together for Splore 2026 to deliver a dance-led set featuring blissed out melodies and driving basslines. Their sonic vision is deeply rooted in the belief system that bass music is rongoā.
Half Queen
Half Queen is a DJ whose sets are just as unapologetic and empowering as her presence in every space. Specialising in the genre bending sounds of global club, she’s driven to connect by conjuring collective nostalgia, unbridled joy and ass shaking.
Instagram 〰️ SoundCloud 〰️ RA
Kaiviti
Kaiviti’s sets span a vibrant range of genres — from turbo, R&B-infused jungle, deep percussive polyrhythms, and groovy breaks, to bass-heavy reggae dub, high-energy Jersey Club, and fresh sounds from Aotearoa producers. A KAIVITI set is never just music — it’s a journey that takes you around the globe and back. Her passion for Djing stems from its therapeutic power to uplift individuals and communities alike, providing a sanctuary where radical joy converges!
Marjorie Sinclair
Marjorie is behind the spectacularly successful Rio Funk parties - one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s liveliest club nights. Brimming with that uniquely Brazilian energy, Marjorie’s DJ set at Splore will bring flavour, swing, sweat and high energy being rooted in hip hop, Afrobeats, samba and Latin.
NymphLoads
A founder of Pōneke crew Sigil Sound, NymphLoads is a triple entendre, reflecting the aims of their work on the decks. It’s sexy, it’s body, it’s metamorphosis. They come armed with a plethora of global club sounds, aiming to deliver a suite of unconventional yet unforgettable dance. From the rough log drum of Pretorian amapiano, to the creepy baile funk chimes of Belo Horizonte and the chaotic siren screeches of São Paulo. Whether bathed in hyperpop light or shrouded in gothic darkness, Nymph celebrates it all.
Vercetti
Standing at the forefront of global club and electronic music, Vercetti is a Niuean/Cook Islands DJ who has been galvanizing the club scene in Tāmaki Makaurau and across Aotearoa since 2021. Stepping into the booth, his sound, rooted in his diasporic upbringing and intersectional identity, is infused with skilful genre-bending, creating a presence and energy that is both dynamic and unparalleled. Vercetti has made an impact through nightlife and radio, he is a founder and resident DJ of Dollhouse: a club night devoted to global sounds and queer celebration.
WAEWAEXPRESS
WAEWAEXPRESS (Poutini Ngāi Tahu) is a passionate Māori DJ and broadcaster based in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa. Her genre fluid sets echo the oro of her upbringing as well as exploring the latest sounds in Global Club, Hip-Hop RnB, Techno, World, House, Breakbeat, Bass and beyond.
