Fri 29th Jan
Niko Ne Zna EP Release
San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington w/ Ginger Brown

Niko Ne Zna are New Zealand’s very own Balkan Gypsy brass extravaganza. Formed in Wellington five years ago, the band has been stunning audiences ever since with their exuberant, dynamic performances.

On January 25th they are unleashing their debut self titled ep which consists of delicious arrangements of five traditional and original Gypsy tunes. To celebrate the release, they will be taking their unique and special sound around Aotearoa on an extensive New Zealand tour.

Comprising trumpet, saxophone, accordion, trombone, sousaphone, drums and percussion, Niko Ne Zna are a truly authentic ensemble. They can roam while playing, and enchant the audience into dancing, singing, clapping and stomping all night long. The band consists of some of Wellington’s finest instrumentalists who come from a wide array of musical backgrounds that unite together to produce a cocktail that will make your ears rise to attention and your feet move in a frenzy. Their music is high energy with dark undertones and sexy gypsy style. Niko Ne Zna are a world class act with exotic tunes, fantastic grooves and exciting solos.

The band have played extensively in Wellington with performances at The Wellington Fringe Festival, International Jazz Festival, Cuba Street Carnival, Wellington Summer City Festival to name a few and have been a staple of the Wellington music scene with regular performances all over city.

“It’s easy to forget where you are when you listen to these hypnotic melodies. It’s like being dropped amongst the hot and spicy lands of a country far away – to a place where you can free yourself with these infectious and wild beats that take their influence from the gypsy-soaked Balkan States.”  wellingtonlivemusic.com

Now is the time for the rest of the country to experience the Balkan Gypsy revolution.  Check the tour dates for a town near you! Ep out now on Monkey Records with distribution by Rhythm Method.

Fri 29th Jan: San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington w/ Ginger Brown
Sun 31st Jan: Lembas Café, Kapiti Coast
Tue 2nd Feb: Le Café, Picton
Wed 3rd Feb: Al’s Bar, Christchurch
Thu 4th Feb: Revolver, Queenstown
Fri 5th Feb: Chicks Hotel, Port Chalmers: Gypsy Fever w/ The Benka Boradovsky Bordello Band & DJ Balkanetic
Sat 6th Feb: Harbour Light, Lyttelton: Gypsy Fever w/ The Benka Boradovsky Bordello Band & DJ Balkanetic
Sat 13th Feb: Mighty Mighty, Wellington: Gypsy Fever w/ The Benka Boradovsky Bordello Band & DJ Balkanetic