FEBRUARY LINEUP
Come and join us for a vibrant celebration of the Latin community, featuring live music, food, creative workshops, performers and markets
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RICKY DE MEDEIROS - 11:00AM
Ricky is a highly skilled musician with a unique style that blends elements of Bossa Nova, classical guitar fingerstyle, Latin grooves, and flamenco techniques.
He honed his skills by studying under masters of classical and traditional music in his native Brazil. His talent has earned him recognition as a reference in Latin guitar, and he has performed with several notable musicians, including Latin Grammy Award Winners Romulo Castro and Mireya Ramos.
Ricky has recorded with NZ Music Award Winners LatinAotearoa and performed live on TVNZ with Sony Music singer Yulia.
We're looking forward to starting the day with Ricky's classical guitar solo set.
VIVA DANCE - 12:00PM
A Viva Dance tutor will take a 30-minute Salsa session - everyone’s welcome to come and give it a try, whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth.
No experience necessary!
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ACÚSTICA LATINA - 12:40PM
Fidel and Vivian of Acústica Latina are bringing a special duo performance to Basque Park.
Originally from Colombia and Mexico, this talented pair blend rich vocals, guitar and percussion into a vibrant,
feel-good sound that’s perfect for a relaxed day in the park.
Expect a joyful mix of salsa, cha-cha-cha, bachata, huapango and Latin jazz. 100% live and full of energy.
HAVANA GROOVE - 1:30PM
Havana Groove is an Auckland-based Latin live music ensemble that brings the passion of Cuban music with its Afro roots, playing Cuban Son, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa and beyond.
The band is composed of Mark Baynes (keys), Mike Booth (Trumpet), Marcelo Valencia (Congas and vocals), Ale Held (vocals and maracas).
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DECEMBER LINEUP
The launch event featured a range of Auckland musicians and performers
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MR BIG STUFF - 11:00AM
Mr Big Stuff (Timē Sulusi Tuautu) is a cornerstone of Aotearoa’s underground music scene. From vinyl collector to DJ, he’s been spinning soulful blends of funk, jazz, deep house, and breakbeats since the 1990s. A former host on George FM, KFM 106.9, and Base FM, his groove-rich sets reflect decades of crate-digging and a deep love of music that transcends genres.
ISABELLA BEDOYA - 12:00PM
At just 14, Isabella has performed on stages Auckland wide and recorded at some of New Zealand's most iconic recording studios. A year 10 student at Rangitoto College, she placed second in this year's Play It Strange Junior Songwriting Competition with her song 'In 10 Years'. She was a finalist for the 2025 Play It Strange piece song competition, recording her song 'The Clock' at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios.Isabella has been developing her craft at Eliette's Music Academy from a young age, taking every performance opportunity she can.
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LUCY MARTIN SCHOOL OF DANCE - 12:30PM
Lucy Martin School of Dance holds fun and educational dance classes for students and focuses on the love of dance and music.
CRYSTAL CHEN - 1:00PM
Crystal Chen is a Chinese-New Zealand multi-disciplinary artist whose work bridges music and visual art. Her debut album, You Can Call Me CC (2025), fuses soul, jazz, and R&B in a 12-track journey through identity, love, and self-discovery.
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MANUEL BUNDY - 1:30PM
Manuel Bundy is a DJ based in Tāmaki Makaurau. His sets combine a wide range of styles, from soul to reggae, downbeat to disco, hip hop to house. He has held residencies at many well-known spots around the city, like Shortland Bar, Cause Celebre and Khuja Lounge. He is a member of the mighty Turnaround DJ crew, and has played alongside and supported legendary touring DJs and acts including Norman Jay, Gilles Peterson, Coldcut, DJ Krush, J Rocc and Kenny Dope.
Basque Park Summer Series is a free community event, supported by: