Introductions
My approach to Nu Phobia is to develop immersive electronic grooves where the organic blends seamlessly with the synthetic. I want to take Nu Phobia’s music on a journey through alternative realms of being, oscillating between dark and melancholic tones creating a cinematic experience that is as powerful on the dance floor as it is in introspective listening.
It is an exploration of dualities—mystery and discovery, melancholy and triumph, the organic and the synthetic. This duality is present in every aspect of the sound, from the blending of traditional instruments with cutting-edge electronic production to the emotional contrasts within the melodies and rhythms. It’s a music that invites the listener to explore the unknown, to embrace the contrasts within themselves, and to find beauty in the balance of opposites.
With the deepest appreciation, see you on the dance floor
Kenyon Shankie
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2025 Live Shows
24th May
1am - Late
Cape Palliser
Wairarapa
26th April
1am - 2:30am
The Closet: A Wild Touch
Wellington
26th April
The Closet: A Wild Touch
Buy tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/theclosetnuphobia
5th April
2:30am - 5:30am
Cherry Plush
Christchurch

5th April
Cherry Plush
I played after Dylan C. at the Cherry Plush afterparty—rolling in right at the daylight saving switch. I opened with high-tempo techno and slowly guided the vibe down into soft, atmospheric closers. A 3-hour set full of contrast: some of the ugliest sounds I love, right alongside the most beautiful.
29th March
9pm - 11:45pm
Maungawhau Mansion
Auckland

29th March
Maungawhau Mansion, Auckland
This one was a blast. Full dance floor the entire set. I was meant to play for 1.5 hours, but Connor didn’t show—so I kept it rolling and played for 2.5 hours straight. The crowd was loving it, and so was I. A big night of deep sea debauchery at A Kraken Good Time—nautical nonsense in full effect. Loved every moment.
23rd March
3pm - 4pm
The Performance Arcade
Wellington

15th March
The Performance Arcade
A sunlight session, with kids running around with bubble guns, a delightful Wellingtonian Day. I played all my alternative Sanoi tracks that I never get to play. Peter Liley jumped up and did several crazy sax solos. Over The Weir cover of innerbloom, which has a sax solo in it already - Just Epic. @peterlileymusic
15th March
9pm till late
Brkaway Series
Catchpool Valley

15th March
Brkaway Series
This one was a blast. Full dance floor the entire set. I was meant to play for 1.5 hours, but Connor didn’t show—so I kept it rolling and played for 2.5 hours straight. The crowd was loving it, and so was I. A big night of deep sea debauchery at A Kraken Good Time—nautical nonsense in full effect. Loved every moment.
15th February
3pm - 4:30pm
Tamara Launch Party
Wellington

15th February
Tamara Launch Party
A sneaky backyard set in the sun to celebrate the launch of Tamara. A sustanability focused swimwear designed and produced by Flo.Our set was one of the first to crack open the festival, right after the opening ceremony. As we struck the first notes, the sky answered—rain started to pour, as if the clouds themselves were tuning in. But the audience? They were pure magic, standing strong through the downpour, fully present. There was thunder rolling in the sky, but also in Connor’s backing tracks—a wild, beautiful synchronicity. The storm above echoed the storm in our sound. It was one of those rare, electric moments where everything aligned. A truly unforgettable experience.
29th January
4:00am-6:30am
DJ - Wizard Wobbles
The Closet
29th January
The Closet - Burn night
WOW—what an epic set! I played after Page Julia, who was dropping club bangers—not usually my vibe. The place was jam-packed, and I was a little nervous about switching up the energy. But I wasn’t about to play club bangers on burn night. So, I flipped the script and dove into a warm, high-energy techno set, sitting around 128-130 BPM. And it absolutely sent it.
So many people came up afterward saying it was easily the best set of the whole burn. It was pure magic for me. I ended up playing for two hours, surrounded by close friends who came up and danced with me on stage. We all finished up around 6:30 AM and rolled straight over to Bubbles and Bass. A night—and morning—to remember.
So many people came up afterward saying it was easily the best set of the whole burn. It was pure magic for me. I ended up playing for two hours, surrounded by close friends who came up and danced with me on stage. We all finished up around 6:30 AM and rolled straight over to Bubbles and Bass. A night—and morning—to remember.
28th January
7pm - 8pm
LIVE Nu Phobia
Tangerine Steeze

27th January
LIVE Nu Phobia
I don’t often play my tracks live but I trekked all my gear my Nord, Push 2, midi keys and samplers all the way to the burn, with David on samples and Will on Tabla. Took 5 hours to setup and 1 hour to pack down. Definitely an expensive energy exercise… But never the less, amazing to be able to play Live on one of NZ’s best sound systems.
27th January
10pm - 1am
Speak Easy
YumTown
27th January
Speak Easy
I had the pleasure of DJing and performing live jazz at a speakeasy event. It was sexy, it was saucy. We opened with about 45 minutes of live jazz, featuring scat and vox from Sam Thomas, setting the perfect mood. Then, I transitioned to the decks, blending soft, tender moments with bursts of pure sauce. The vibe was rich and intimate—the kind of night that lingers long after the last track fades.
27th January
6pm - 7pm
BAND - From Dust to Mountains
Tangerine Steeze
27th January
Tangerine Steeze
Straight after my solo show, I played with From Dust to Mountains. Epic tunes with epic people. Connor has a such a special sense of developing tacks that can be worked by different improvisations by different people. A really clever human, with great taste in music…
26th January
10pm - 12:30am
DJ - Organic Techno
KB - YumTown

26th January
Techno Oasis
Right after *Kiwiburn on Ice* wrapped, I had 30 minutes to pack up my sunflower costume and hustle over to the TechnOasis stage. I was *nervous*. TechnOasis is a dream stage with an unreal sound system, and this was my first time playing there. Big moment.
Lexi was on before me, absolutely slaying it. The energy she had going was wild. I was greeted with open arms by Kelvin, which helped ease the jitters a bit. I had a set prepped, starting around 122 BPM, but Lexi was pushing 130 BPM, and the crowd was *loving* it. No way I could slow things down, so I had to throw my plan out the window and improvise on the fly.
I was a bit too in my head at the start, and the intro didn’t land as smoothly as I’d hoped. But about four tracks in, I finally settled into the groove. By the end, I felt solid. The crowd stuck with me, and I managed to keep the energy up. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a good set—and a big step for me on that stage.
Lexi was on before me, absolutely slaying it. The energy she had going was wild. I was greeted with open arms by Kelvin, which helped ease the jitters a bit. I had a set prepped, starting around 122 BPM, but Lexi was pushing 130 BPM, and the crowd was *loving* it. No way I could slow things down, so I had to throw my plan out the window and improvise on the fly.
I was a bit too in my head at the start, and the intro didn’t land as smoothly as I’d hoped. But about four tracks in, I finally settled into the groove. By the end, I felt solid. The crowd stuck with me, and I managed to keep the energy up. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a good set—and a big step for me on that stage.
26th January
6pm - 7pm
Groovius Maximus
KB - YumTown
26th January
Groovius Maximus
That time I dressed up as Apera aka "Groovisu Maximus" and played his entire album...I'd do that for all my friends x
26th January
2:30pm - 3:30pm
On Ice Musical
KB - Centre Camp
26th January
On Ice Musical
The final daytime performance of the weekend. This one was way more relaxed, under the blazing sun with that unmistakable midday Kiwiburn heat. It was funny—I realized not many people recognized me in my outfit, which was kind of nice. Being a bit anonymous felt freeing, like I could just melt into the moment without expectations. However it was too hot and I was melting myself in my tight spandex suit. Not in a good way
25th January
12pm - 1pm
LIVE - Organic Bass
Tangerine Steeze

25th January
Tangerine Steeze
This was a special one. I played mostly my own originals, and on the Tangerine Steeze system, it sounded dope AF. But I realized I still need to figure out the low end—the mix didn’t translate as effectively as it could have. It hit me during this set: I need a dedicated mixing engineer. Still, hearing my tracks fill that space, even with the imperfections, was an incredible feeling. A huge step forward in owning my sound.
25th January
10:30pm - 11:30pm
DJ - Organic Techno
KB - TechnOasis

25th January
TechnOasis
Right after *Kiwiburn on Ice* wrapped, I had 30 minutes to pack up my sunflower costume and hustle over to the TechnOasis stage. I was *nervous*. TechnOasis is a dream stage with an unreal sound system, and this was my first time playing there. Big moment.
Lexi was on before me, absolutely slaying it. The energy she had going was wild. I was greeted with open arms by Kelvin, which helped ease the jitters a bit. I had a set prepped, starting around 122 BPM, but Lexi was pushing 130 BPM, and the crowd was *loving* it. No way I could slow things down, so I had to throw my plan out the window and improvise on the fly.
I was a bit too in my head at the start, and the intro didn’t land as smoothly as I’d hoped. But about four tracks in, I finally settled into the groove. By the end, I felt solid. The crowd stuck with me, and I managed to keep the energy up. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a good set—and a big step for me on that stage.
Lexi was on before me, absolutely slaying it. The energy she had going was wild. I was greeted with open arms by Kelvin, which helped ease the jitters a bit. I had a set prepped, starting around 122 BPM, but Lexi was pushing 130 BPM, and the crowd was *loving* it. No way I could slow things down, so I had to throw my plan out the window and improvise on the fly.
I was a bit too in my head at the start, and the intro didn’t land as smoothly as I’d hoped. But about four tracks in, I finally settled into the groove. By the end, I felt solid. The crowd stuck with me, and I managed to keep the energy up. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a good set—and a big step for me on that stage.
25th January
9pm - 10pm
On Ice Musical
KB - Centre Camp
25th January
On Ice Musical
Opening night of *Kiwiburn on Ice*, a musical masterpiece written by Mathias Corwin and directed by none other than Mathias' mum, Michelanne (iconic, right?). I went all out with my costume—a gigantic, over-the-top sunflower that honestly stole the show, if I do say so myself.
The scene was electric. A jam-packed audience on the very first night of Kiwiburn, buzzing with energy. The musical told the hilarious tale of an overwhelmed burner and a wild plot to bring the whole thing down from the inside. The crowd *loved* it. There was so much laughter echoing through the night, I could barely keep it together on stage. It was one of those gigs where the vibes were just right—pure, chaotic joy.
The scene was electric. A jam-packed audience on the very first night of Kiwiburn, buzzing with energy. The musical told the hilarious tale of an overwhelmed burner and a wild plot to bring the whole thing down from the inside. The crowd *loved* it. There was so much laughter echoing through the night, I could barely keep it together on stage. It was one of those gigs where the vibes were just right—pure, chaotic joy.
1st January
8pm - 9:30pm
LIVE - From Dust to Mountains
Twisted Frequency Festival
1st January
Twisted Frequency
I had the chance to play with Connor Boyle’s band, From Dust to Mountains, at Twisted Frequency, and it turned out to be a milestone moment for me—it was my first time performing at Twisted. This festival holds a special place in my heart; it was my introduction to burner culture, and through it, I found a community that helped shape the person I am today.
Our set was one of the first to crack open the festival, right after the opening ceremony. As we struck the first notes, the sky answered—rain started to pour, as if the clouds themselves were tuning in. But the audience? They were pure magic, standing strong through the downpour, fully present. There was thunder rolling in the sky, but also in Connor’s backing tracks—a wild, beautiful synchronicity. The storm above echoed the storm in our sound. It was one of those rare, electric moments where everything aligned. A truly unforgettable experience.
Our set was one of the first to crack open the festival, right after the opening ceremony. As we struck the first notes, the sky answered—rain started to pour, as if the clouds themselves were tuning in. But the audience? They were pure magic, standing strong through the downpour, fully present. There was thunder rolling in the sky, but also in Connor’s backing tracks—a wild, beautiful synchronicity. The storm above echoed the storm in our sound. It was one of those rare, electric moments where everything aligned. A truly unforgettable experience.