Tahuna Breaks

Tahuna Breaks have always encompassed a rich diversity of musical genres and styles. With seven members, the group has an appetite for continuously pushing boundaries in their live performance bringing a stage act that is energetic, tight and passionate to the audience.

Combining aspects of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Tahuna Breaks are influenced by artists as varied as James Brown to Daft Punk. Being unafraid to mix genres they have honed their live sound to encompass funk, disco, soul and roots focusing on addictive rhythms that get audiences moving.

The band has performed at The Big Day Out, Homegrown, Highlife NYE and many other major festivals in New Zealand and Australia, along with countless sell out national tours and one off performances.

Their 2007 debut album Reflections achieved rave reviews, followed in 2009 by album Black Brown & White that debuted at number 12 on the New Zealand Album chart.

After a four-year interval, Tahuna Breaks have entered the new decade with a fresh focus and a highly anticipated third major release. Shadow Light was produced under the guidance of UK producers ‘Crazy P’ and reflects the band’s progression and focus toward a more dance-orientated funk sound.

“There is no denying this band’s live musical energy” Amplifier.co.nz

“They have crafted an album pumped up with strong vocals, funk fuelled grooves and tight drumming” NZ Musician Magazine

“If the recording is anything to go by I bet these guys have a huge, and incredibly fun, live show.” Muzic.net.nz

“Funk, reggae and soul as good as i have ever danced to. Consistently up-tempo, fun and it showed they were enjoying themselves as much as the audience” Stuff.co.nz

Tahuna Breaks disbanded in May 2016.