Crybaby was born hosting an ambient radio show rotate your state playing tape interviews if the cut n spliced from his day job as a tv news editor on RDU. Cut to running the legendary Guerrilla System parties all over the port hills the punk pioneer raver mashed together hardcore, jungle techno, house before diving into all forms of sound system music old and new. Building communities making the uncomfortable comfortable and comfortable uncomfortable. Emotion is his guiding light: “what i play is music that i like. and what i like has been ever-changing but still has essentially been the same.”

James Meharry, aka Pylon is the original Junglist of Ōtautahi. Beginning his journey through breakbeat in the early 1990's, Pylon preferred dropping tough beats over seeking the pleasures of a full dance floor. And this commitment became the precursor to fuel a dark, heavy and industrial appetite for breakbeat, jungle and drum&bass that Christchurch quickly became synonimous for. Pylonz or PZ for short, worked with co-conspirators OB1 as T.K.O Productions and at the same time Joe Mosus (NFM) as Scientific. This had him leading the scene as a DJ, remix producer, label boss and promoter across multiple genres for the next 2 decades. PZ remains a committed underground force through his work with RDU and in his own vinyl music project - James In Real Life.

From pioneering radio shows like Headstrong & The Floor on Radio Active.FM to the epic warehouses of Eden, heaving club-space of S-ence and co-collaborations like Taniwha's Den, DJ Coda has been constructing legendary sonic landscapes since the early 90s. He is undoubtably one of Aotearoa New Zealand best techno DJs. He has played with many of the world’s best DJs, with a career that has spanned from creating some of the largest warehouse raves in the country, to sets and parties at some of its best clubs. Coda returns to join his Ōtautahi ravers in taking you back in time to where it all began.

Matt O'Brien started DJ'ing in the late 1980's doing a dub show and a reggae show on RDU. He then got a job at Echo Records and started ordering imported vinyl through Echo and soon became the biggest source for cutting edge early nineties dance vinyl in Christchurch. As Dj Slipmat he then started the ‘90’s RDU dance radio show Programme 3, and in '92 began organising parties together with Damon Mangos (D-Lock) and later James Meharry (Pylon) building the infamous '90's Christchurch Rave scene. Matt began his career on the decks playing hip hop, early rave, 90’s house and happy hardcore. He later moved to the name DJ OB1 developing a huge audience of admirers for his uplifting sets of progressive, big room and hard trance. So expect an classic set full of OB1 energy and vibes!

Kate McAnergney began her DJ journey during her misspent youth as part of the 1990s chch/otautahi rave scene. As DJ K8 she played in the chill-out zone at numerous key late 90s raves and festivals plus spent 3 years at the helm of weekly radio show “Rotate your State” on RDU, blending ambient music and electronica into soundscapes layered with found sounds and records foraged from op shops. Fast forward 2 decades and Kate’s passion for hunting down vinyl (especially in the fabled 7” format) never waned, so in 2019 she began dreaming of DJing seriously again… As Shanita Vice, Kate now plays regularly around her current hometown of Geelong, Australia. She has a passion for tunes that get people’s hearts smiling and bodies moving - whether that be disco classics, 80s soul/funk/R+B, euro dance, early hip-hop or quirky new wave.

Solidstate emerged in the early 90's playing dark trance then hard core and jungle. State then took his seat at the drum and bass table playing along side the many internationals visiting our shores including Tech itch, dom and Roland , dj SS and the queens of drum and bass Kemistry and Storm to name a few. Not one to follow the herd state leads you on a journey of his own design. Original music for original heads, Solidstate is returning to lead the way.

Spawned by the 90’s Christchurch rave scene, Range has a love of all things breakbeat and started DJing after moving to Wellington in the early 2000s. He was part of the “Fresh Produce” collective and subsequently the "Audio Mechanics” crew, hosts of the legendary “monthly tune-up” gigs and long-running radio show on Radio Active. As part of the duo “Stonerange” he produced its 2011 “Rise-up” EP and is currently working with the Neutral collective to release some of his previously unreleased tunes.

DJ Lush is a pioneering female DJ and renowned for her distinctive vinyl mixing style embracing multiple genres. She has played a key role in the 90s dance rave culture both locally and internationally, breaking barriers as one of the era's few female DJs. With over 25 years of industry experience, she has held esteemed residencies at top clubs in the UK and Australia, showcasing her unique mixing style and passionate embrace of multiple genres. From the soulful depths of underground house, hip hop and trance, through to the pulsating phat hard house and thunderous and fast beats of hardcore and DnB. Her close ties to RDU radio through hosting 'The Generator Show' and involvement in shaping aspiring DJs at her 'Down under DJ school' in the 90's highlights her commitment to having pushed boundaries in the ever-evolving world of dance music.

A no fuss DJ and 3 times Olympic Vodka Martini Champion, Martin Jay is addicted to the way music connects people and makes for better days. One of our eldest veterans on the decks, Martin has spent time as staff and on show at RDU over 30 years, currently smashing all the classics on 'The Hustle HiFi' show saturdays. Since the early days of clubs, fields & warehouses, he's devoted his life to mastering the ways of the night and the art of the dance floor. Get ready to boogie cause Martin Jay has what you need.

Allan King, aka King Al is one of only a few DJs that can truly own the title of professional. Having held residencies in over 35 clubs in Christchurch over 30 years, there are few that can claim being more of an institution than this DJ. Beginning as an undergraduate to Greg Churchill and Martin Jay at the infamous Worcester Bar, King Al also ran NZ longest running House music show on RDU - The Rhythmzone for 13 years prior to the 2011 earthquake. He has headlined alongside endless internationals and been at the top echelon of all major raves and festival lineups, since they were invented. His endless passion for music has seen him produce over 700 remixes and special edits, many of which are exclusive for him to use in his mixes… he has a way with mixing that can only be seen to be heard… and heard to be seen.

Fulton Hobbs aka Stealth, started deejaying/practising in 1989 in Sydney inspired by a friend who was resident at Lunacy, Metroplis. A few years later after residing in NZ, he discovered the new sound of 'rave' and unofficially became the first promoter to put one together, appropriately named 'Evolution'. He went on to produce several more over the next 5 years such as Playmo, Bonkers, and Duplokit as well as having a hand in Alpha Nexus in 1995. The scene ended for him in 96’ when he returned to Australia but he went on to do 8 years of radio with a hip hop / beats show called ‘Ice Cream Truck Radio’ and a music history show going back to the 1950’s called ‘Broken Heart Road’. He professes to be in it for... the trip, so get ready for one as we welcome back the one called Stealth.

Te Whanganui-a-Tara based Jen Kyle is SRN whānau through and through. Having been part of Radio Active for 14 years, Station Manager for 5 of those, she currently hosts a monthly show with DJ Coda. Prior to this she gained a cult following for her Drive Show of 12 years where she played everything from techno to disco, punk to funk, disco, new wave and beyond. Having the musical freedom that a place like RadioActive.fm provides combined with growing up working at and dancing at legendary Glasgow clubs such as The Sub Club and The Arches has resulted in Jen having a broad musical spectrum. Her sets pull from that whilst being strongly influenced and moulded by her beloved Glasgow. Come join Jen as she drops a special set back to back with her bestie - Coda.

After watching people go crazy to all styles of electronic music at a rave in 1995, Aragorn knew that he wanted in on the crowd peaking action. From his early days playing underground raves to peak time sets at gigs featuring international acts such as Sasha, Nick Warren, Steve Lawler and many others, Aragorn has maintained a constant theme. Whether it’s Progressive Trance or House, the formula is simple, take the crowd on a journey and make them feel as good as he possibly can. Over the past 25 years, Aragorn has been a DJ, a festival promoter and a club owner and has built his reputation on bringing crowds together and giving them a peak time experience they won’t soon forget. Playing a style, he describes as Big Room House you can expect tunes with lush vocals, big drops and huge basslines, mixed in a way that leaves you hanging for what’s coming next.

Jagā is an electronic artist hailing from the depths of the Ōtautahi underground, known for his unique take on electronic music, morphing swirling ambience with hard-hitting club rhythms. Beyond his productions, Jagā is the founder of Ōtautahi label and event collective, Echo Train Records. He is also a radio show host on RDU 98.5FM, sharing a love for underground music with the world.With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic music, Jagā continues to shape the soundscapes of tomorrow, leaving a lasting imprint on the global music scene.

MR MEATY BOY (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi) is a DJ and multi-disciplinary artist based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara . Their debut show was Fostercare’s eMotionz series at Christchurch’s infamous darkroom in 2019. Since then they have played shows with Club Unique, Nympho, Third-Party, Insessions and HAVEN. They run a club night initiative with other Ōtautahi artists called WAY.PNT - endeavouring to connect underground scenes with a community first approach. MR MEATY BOY is known for genre jumping sets that push music exploration and spirit of dance and rave culture.

An avid record collector, sound system DJ, and head of Averted Vision, Reach has been a co-host of RDU’s Dubbers Anonymous Show for over a decade. In Otautahi’s post earthquake landscape, Averted Vision ensured that underground bass music culture continued to thrive through their renowned Unit 9 warehouse parties and club nights, which have hosted an array of international artists and shined light on some of Aotearoa’s brightest talents.

WAEWAEXPRESS is the moniker of DJ and Sound enthusiast Waitaiki Meihana. (Poutini Ngāi Tahu ki Ōtautahi) Born and bred in the 03' Waitaiki grew up on a healthy diet of waiata Māori, hip-hop, rnb, electronic music and rave culture. Being inspired by her upbringing and friends, she played her first show at the end of 2022 for Social Sport's 'Organic Chemistry' EP Release party. With gigs under her belt at some of the country's most popular venues and festivals, Waitaiki is fast becoming one to watch. A long time lover of 90s rave music, jungle, techno, trance, garage and Drum n Bass, Waitaiki proves to be a versatile artist, finding new inspiration in the growing queer techno scene and ballroom community. Expect a repertoire that spans footwork, jungle, techno, jersey club, breakbeats and a few cheeky club edits!

If INFORDIN’s sets are a call. Your movement is the response. Founder of @foodcourt.inc INFORDIN has been carving a warpath in the Ōtautahi underground scene. Since the end of 22, INFORDIN has supported the likes of IPC and Main Phase, while creating her own club night @foodcourt.inc a passion project which aims to give space and opportunity to BIPOC creatives & party goers. Resident DJ for @clubuniqueradio on RDU and @queerrrhorizons INFORDIN has firmly solidified her place as a mainstay of Aotearoa’s underground dance scene. INFORDIN’s infectious Tūhoe mana can be felt through - out their set, story-telling through the realms of techno, club, amapiano, garage, juke, and wider UK bass - any and all rave goers can expect eclectic sonics with an emphasis on NRG.

Jordan Harvey, aka Harvo, is a multi-genre producer and DJ from Ōtautahi/Christchurch. He has been self releasing music since 2020, gaining a small following over this time. His musical roots are in house, techno and breaks, but over the past couple of years he has branched out, pushing genre boundaries and creating his own unique sound. His debut album, "Panopticon" dropped in January 2023 and quickly developed a niche group of dedicated listeners, who migrated over from TikTok. Harvo has also been playing DJ sets at various venues in Christchurch this year, mostly spinning a mix of garage, breaks and house. Every set is different, ranging from euphoric vibes, to dark and danceable. He plans to keep DJing and pushing the boundaries for years to come.

Matte is a genre fluid DJ, hosting Among The Machines & Dubbers Anonymous shows on RDU since 2020. In recent years they have supported acts such as Loefah & Patrice, Ben UFO, Chimpo and Spectrasoul.

Jenna Ingram aka MC Jennalynn has been involved in the electronic music scene of Christchurch for over a decade. She has performed at a huge range outdoor festivals, nightclubs and private events across New Zealand alongside a huge range of local and international DJs. She was the lead singer for a break beats band ‘Superfood’ and now brings an experience, a love for multi-genre electronic music and a knack for creating a dance inducing vibe unlike any else. Get ready for MC Jennalynn. The mic is hers.