9pm, Friday 3rd December
39 Abel Smith Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011

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 thrillingly exuberant, dynamic performances.

In late January 2010, Niko Ne Zna unleashed their debut self titled ep, which consists of delicious arrangements of five traditional and original Gypsy tunes. To celebrate the release, they took their unique and special sound around Aotearoa on a highly successful New Zealand tour.  In summer 2011 they’ll be back on the road, headlining at Prana Festival, The Coromandel Celtic Fair, Festival of Lights and doing a string of shows around the country as part of the Gypsy Fever summer tour with DJ Balkanetic.

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.