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music industry? And the worst?

I couldn’t tell you what the best thing is!

But to see just how far the industry has come is pretty amazing. From funding, seeing te reo Ma¯ori in music flourish on the radio and TV, having more females on the bill of festivals, etc. The list goes on.

The worst things are:

1) Ignore the people that have the most to say, but have done absolutely f***-all themselves!

2) Dodgy money people! Yes, the sharks still survive in this industry.

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

The sound of the surf. I could never listen to just one album for the rest of my life

- that would drive anyone insane! However, the sound of the ocean, I could play day or night without a worry.

You’re curating a music festival featuring any musicians from now or the past, alive or dead. Who’s on the bill?

Chaka Khan, Rob Ruha, Shapeshifter, Iron Maiden, Michael Jackson, Weta, Bob Marley, AC/DC... There’s waaaay too many bands

I’d want to play!

And finally, what’s the next big thing on the horizon for Kora?

The release of Gone, with a super cool music video we shot in Glenorchy. Summer Shows and festivals with Six60 - Rhythm and Alps, Splore, Homegrown, etc. More writing and releasing of music, making memories with our team, and chasing as many waves wherever possible on the road. Hehe...