KUMI x CHRIS KEENE - Auckland
KUMI (AUS) X CHRIS KEENE
+ SPECIAL GUESTS
Giving you a night of high energy dance music
Friday 12th September 2025
Thursday Bar
224 Symonds St, Auckland
10pm til 3am
VERY LIMITED CAPACITY
FREE ENTRY VIA THIS RSVP ONLY
KUMI
Kumi is rewriting what it means to be a modern-age rockstar - blending raw energy, distinct vocals and genre-bending sets that are built for the global stage.
Kumi is a 25-year-old DJ and producer from Melbourne, Australia, known for his high-energy sets and signature blend of Trance, UKG, Drum & Bass and Hard House. With 1.5M+ streams, his distinct vocals and synth-driven melodies have earned support from industry heavyweights like Patrick Mason, Wilaris K and Girls Don’t Sync.
He has headlined and performed across top Melbourne venues including XE54, Revolver Upstairs and Bourke Street Courtyard and was named a Triple J Unearthed Artist of 2024. His 2024 European tour laid the groundwork for his 2025 return, cementing his presence on the international stage.
Festival highlights include Beyond The Valley, Let Them Eat Cake, A3 Festival, and a main support slot for PNAU at Riva. 2025 has already seen him launch his own headline concept show ‘Most Wanted’, announce a New Zealand tour and gear up for another run of European dates.
With a growing catalogue of original music and cutting-edge selections, Kumi continues to prove himself as one of the most exciting emerging acts in Australia and beyond - poised to make a lasting impact on the global electronic music scene.
CHRIS KEENE
Auckland, New Zealand based Producer & DJ Chris Keene brings over a decade of experience, talent & good taste to every stage or studio he touches.
From operating as a producer & performer on an international level as part of various NZ pop, rap & electronic acts, to performances at Coachella, SXSW, Rhythm & Vines & Snowmachine festivals; to opening slots for artists as varied as Skream, 100 Gecs, Marshmello & Denzel Curry; to creating atmosphere for brands as iconic as MUMM Champagne, Sony Pictures, L'Oreal & Land Rover - there is not a gathering on planet earth that a Chris Keene performance can't compliment.
Chris is a multi-genre renaissance man. As a live DJ set or original recorded music he leaves few stones unturned, crossing styles & bringing together unlikely influences from across dance, rap & pop music in the most exciting & satisfying way possible.
Chris’s 2025 began with a showstopping set at Rhythm & Vines Festival NYE halfway through his NZ headline ‘Tell Me’ release tour and continued with club headline & festival performances in the USA in April. He is currently concluding his AUS/NZ Winter Tour while releasing ‘WHY’ with Matty The Friend (Aug 8th) and his remix of Friendless’s ‘Hold it Down’ (Aug 29th).