Dorado Whakatu | Golden Nelson Music Festivals

The Golden Era of Music
in Whakatū Nelson/Tasman

Establishing a stunning international music and arts venue that puts the Nelson-Tasman region on the global stage. Attracting the world’s leading musicians and artists to Whakatū, while showcasing the remarkable talent within our local community.

Our story

Over the last year and a half we have erected a world class venue - an outdoor amphitheatre nestled in the the Richmond hills. Created with the ambition and vision to have a major international headline within 3 years. We are halfway through this journey with 5 successful events under our belt, growing each time we are confident it can happen.. Dorado Whaktū has showcased a diverse range of performances. From the inaugural koha BBQ event, to large-scale rock festivals, showcasing our local culture to its finest. Bringing the public a variety of musical genre, fire dancers, arts, and theatrical production. Here is the Journey so far..

rock the steps

Our first event was an experiment — a bold test to see what could happen if we activated the raw beauty of the Silvan Steps Amphitheatre. With no established infrastructure, locals came together to help shape the terraces. It wasn’t just the start of a show — it was the birth of a venue.

Everything used came from Dorado Whakatū’s own resources or from local businesses/supporters who believed in what we were building: a world-class arts space rooted in Whakatū and powered by local hands and hearts.

events

The night we danced under the stars and lit the stage with fire 🔥

This is what a movement in music, arts and entertainment looks like in 2025 - and you’re a real part of it 📸

Join the movement 🏃‍♂️
Join the mailing list 📥
Save the world 🦸‍♂️

⚜️ https://mailchi.mp/074430624fa2/dorado-1 ⚜️

📸: @jhnz.images
#goldenhour #silvansteps #musicmovement #localscene #doradowhakatu

This wasn’t just a show. It was a moment 🚀

We grew up on watching late night rock’n’roll bands blast their anthems through the tv screen - and it left us inspired with big dreams to do the same 🍿🕺
And guess what mum? we did.

Rock the Steps was an epic show in our own hometown, and our champion band @thedoradoexperiment was filmed and recorded to capture this grand milestone.

It’s all coming together 💫

In one months time watch:
The Dorado Experiment LIVE at Rock The Steps ⚜️

You’re the 1st to know x

🎥✂️: @pixiefayee

🎉 The Dorado Experiment — SOLD OUT at Room Twenty5! 🎉

What. A. Night.
Our last gig of the season went off with an absolute bang. No seats, no silence — just a packed room, wall-to-wall bodies moving, grooving, and feeding the fire.

Room Twenty5 was heaving, and the energy was next level. We’re so grateful to everyone who turned up, showed out, and helped us close this season with a sell-out show that we’ll never forget.

So Grateful to have Suki Florence open for us with her divine original music.
To have Shannon and Drew orchestrate fire dancing for the 2nd part of the show!
And Lula, Velvet Moon Photography to capture the evening in such style!

We’ve got more to say (and show) — this is just Part 1. The full wrap-up, behind-the-scenes, and chaos recap is coming soon. 👀

Thank you for riding the wave with us. We felt the love.

💛 The Dorado Experiment

#TheDoradoExperiment #RoomTwenty5 #SoldOutShow #EndOfSeasonGig #DoradoWhakatu #LiveMusicNZ

The Dorado Experiment- In Studio 🎙️

Deep in the sonic odyssey of what will become The Dorado Experiment’s debut album you will find all little gems of sound - one of these being this ‘67 Honda S800 Convertible tearing out of Room Twenty5, wheels spinning 😵‍💫

An album encapsulating this very moment in time. A celebration of this celestial life we all share x

@thedoradoexperiment
@roomtwenty5
20.6.25 Matariki

THIS SATURDAY BLAST OFF!! 🎸✨🪐👑🚀🚀

Join The Dorado Experiment for their last show of the season!

Not too be missed... This showwill be shaking our region from legendary @roomtwenty5 venue like no other in NZ.

We are adding LIGHTS, EFFECTS, SMOKE and FIRE DANCERS! A classic Dorado Whakatū style event!

It's a classic BYO Event
- Car Parking at Eyebright
- Enricho will have pizza going
- Doors Open at 6pm

What are you doing for the kings birthday?

Come and join the Kings of Rock n Roll!
We are gunning straight for his crown!

Peace and Love 👄🪐👽

https://events.humanitix.com/the-dorado-experiment-room-twenty5

Fun police have no jurisdiction here! 👮‍♂️

@shedheads_ came back swinging for their second round at the legendary Silvan Steps Amphitheatre, and let’s just say: the steps were rocked, the trees were shaken, and the funk was fully unleashed.

This lean, loud, three-piece unit tore through their set with a riotous blend of groove, grit, and good times.

These local lads have just unleashed their new single ‘Loathing’ - give it a crank on Spotify and support the rise in local bands! 🎸🔥🥁🌲

#FunkPunks #doradowhakatu #RockTheSteps #SilvanStepsAmphitheatre

Wide-stance engaged for these legends!

Leggspredda brought the thunder to Rock the Steps, repping metal with face-melting riffs heavy enough to realign spines and rattle tectonic plates.

These gentleman were hands-down the best band to work with behind the scenes, engaging in every way they could - including getting on The Steps to help set up for the event. Words can not describe our gratitude!

The cheeky name raised a few eyebrows, but by the end of the set everyone knew: this band is a glorious of mix of metal riff chaos and sharp lyrical comedy.
Absolute metal pros.

📸: @c_hodgson_photography
📸: @jhnz.images

All aboard! 🚂 🔥

Rinholio rolled into Rock the Steps like a freight train of fuzz and soul.
Their blues rock set was pure vintage fire—lap guitar wailing, rhythm section locked in, and jams that stretched out like a desert highway.

It was raw, groovy, and a perfect way to kick back in the afternoon heat. 🎸✨

NOTE TO ALL WHO LOVE DRUMS
This powerhouse musician sitting pretty on the drumkit of Rinholio is the one and only Dale Ching - the man, myth and legend who is also responsible for the beat behind The Dorado Experiment ⚜️
Catch their last set of the season next weekend, tickets in the bio!

🎥: Lara Blue

#Rinholio #RockTheSteps #BluesRockRevival #RetroVibes #LapGuitarLegends”

Tune into this transmission! 👽

From the windswept circuits of Wellington, @grains_nz descended on the amphitheatre like a cosmic surge from outer space 🪐

Their electronic rock pulsed through Rock the Steps - waves of sound rippling through space and skin, as if the stars themselves had joined the crowd ✨

📸: C H Photography
📸: @jhnz.images

Making love under the moon! 🌙 🐺

The Dorado Experiment unleashes Love Sacrifice live at Rock the Steps — full video to come!

This tracks a haunting tale of passion and the pull of the wild, written for the one who fell for a werewolf. 🌕🔥

At the peak of the chaos, Blue scaled the 7-meter towers and howled down to the crowd like a creature in love — and they howled back louder! 🐺🔥

Don’t miss their final show of the season, May 31st at the hidden gem Room Twenty5.
One night. One room. One last chance. 🐺❤️
Tix in bio x

#LoveSacrifice #TheDoradoExperiment #RoomTwenty5 #LastShowOfTheSeason

The musical heartbeat of Dorado Whakatū ⚜️

The Dorado Experiment turned Rock the Steps into a golden odyssey - delivering a world-class psychedelic spectacle for the hometown crowd. The set was filmed in full, so stay tuned: the live show movie is coming, and it's pure gold 👑

Whether you caught them climbing the stage or shredding 10-minute behind-the-head guitar solos, The Dorado Experiment has brought raw, electric energy to every performance - and Rock the Steps was no exception 🕺

📸: @jhnz.images

Give this a spin! 🌀

Imperfect Circles dropped a banger of an alt-rock set at Rock the Steps—gritty, emotional, and full of presence 🎵

If you missed them live, do yourself a favor and dive into their Spotify catalog—you’ll find just as much heart there as you did on stage. ❤️🎸

#ImperfectCircles #RockTheSteps #AltRockLive #doradowhakatu

🎥: Lara Blue

These funk punks caught in the act! 💥

Returning to Silvan Steps for 'Rock the Steps', @shedheads_ hit the stage like wanted men and left it like legends 👮‍♂️

These three groove-fuelled outlaws showed all who witnessed - fugitive funk never sounded so good 😎

📸: C H Photography
📸: @jhnz.images

JAWZ 👄

Fresh off their Bandquest win, Nelson Intermediate’s own JAWZ opened Rock the Steps with raw talent, big energy, no fear. From school stage to Silvan Steps Amphitheatre, watch these young rockers set the stage alight in front of 600 people - an incredible opportunity for the next generation of rock! 🤘

The future of rock isn’t coming, it’s already plugged in and making noise! 🎸

🎥: Lara Blue
#doradowhakatu #JAWZ #bigbadwolf

The Dorado Experiment – Live at Room Twenty5

Saturday, May 31st | 6–9PM | 25 McShane Road

This isn’t just a show — it’s a homecoming.
Born in the glow of Geoff’s shed, forged in late-night chaos and creative fire, The Dorado Experiment was shaped by these walls, these wires, this wild community.

Geoff Sherlock on the Kaos Pad, bending space and signal.
Bowen Allcolour on guitar — a fixture of this stage, a name on the wall, a sonic architect behind the scenes.
We met here. We became a band here.
Now we’re coming back to set it alight.

Room Twenty5: underground in spirit, sacred in sound.
Come sweat it out with us where it all began.

Saturday May 31st. 6PM. 25 McShane Road.
Let the shed shake.

Tickets in bio

WE DID IT! 🎉

WORDS DO NOT DESCRIBE OUR WEEKEND 😳

The @thedoradoexperiment spent the weekend locked in with each other recording a full 9 track album.

With no click track and just enough preparation to get us all in the room they said it wouldn't be possible.

But with a team like ours... Anything is possible.

The combined efforts of the band (Bo, Blue, Shea, Dale and Geoff) with the sound engineer wizard Robbie joining in, we managed to capture our soul poured out into a piece of music.

A one-of-a-kind album, from the composers vision translated into the physical form, I'm so blown away by this band!

Just like any great band, it truly could have been anyone else. Every member was key. 🗝️

This weekend has been a dream come true,

I can't wait to show you what was birthed! 🐣

Happy shredding 🤘

Bowen Allcolour

#recordingstudio #thedoradoexperiment #doradowhakatu #rocknroll

🛑 Imperfect Circles 🛑

How amazing it was to see what our young shredders are up to!

Dorado Whakatū wants to showcase the great talent we have in our own backyard, especially with our generations leading the way in the music scene.

Natural rockstars indeed, we can't wait to see where @theimperfectcirclesband will end up in the future.

#doradowhakatu #silvansteps #nelsonevents #nzmusicmonth
📸: Jhnz Images
📸: C H Photography

Rinholioooooo!

These cruisy cats kicked off the afternoon with the blues rock element of the show🕴

Rock The Steps was all about bringing the community together to experience the spectrum of rock - and there's no better place to start than with the blues!

#doradowhakatu #silvansteps #nelsonevents #nzmusicmonth
📸: @c_hodgson_photography
📸: @thepauldor (B&W)

How To CEO! 👨‍💼
- and how to solo by @flowen.bowen @boshow.music

Our Founder Bo is a Nelson born legend.

Growing up right here in the city of Nelson Whakatū (or Dorado as we call it) 🌅 he kicked off his music journey by busking the streets of his hometown, ripping massive solos behind his head in Sundial Square and Buxton Carpark - among many other places blessed with the roar of rock’n’roll 🕺

Working deeply as both a performer and composer, Bo’s love for his hometown grew into an offering to the land - and all the people on it. He created Dorado Whakatū.
A company made for one mission - to erect the golden era of music, art, and entertainment here in Nelson Whakatū.
Here, in the City of Gold ⚜️

#doradowhakatu #bosho #ceo #nzmusicmonth
🎥: @whatblue, Champion for Dorado

Guess the Era! 🎥

These shots look as though they're straight out of the golden era of rock'n'roll abroad - Woodstock in the 60's? Summer Jam in the 70's?

But we'll have you know this is happening RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! 💥

Your support in our events is helping to bring about our mission as a company - to erect a golden era of music, arts and entertainment here in the Nelson/Tasman ☀️

Spread the word!
#doradowhakatu #silvansteps #nelsonevents #nzmusicmonth
📸: @thepauldor

A perfect day & A perfect crowd ☀️

We've been enjoying reading through your feedback on our survey, the thoughts of our community help to grow our events - and we are grateful for all the love that has come through!

We asked the crowd what their favourite part was, and here's some of the answers:

"The vibes, the venue, the talent, the atmosphere" 🤩

"Chilling out, watching the sunset with an incredible view whilst enjoying awesome tunes!" 🌅

"The Dorado Experiment.. definitely a night i will remember" 🕺

What was your favourite part? Let us know in the comments! 💗🤘

📸 @jhnz.images

#nelsonevents #doradowhakatu #silvansteps #nzmusic

FIRE was the element of this event! 🔥

How blessed we were with these amazing fire benders!

A live music festival is not only an audible experience, it's also a visual one - and damn these guys looked HOT! 🥵 What an honour to showcase both rock and flame as one, a real blending of art forms happening in real time.

It's undoubtable that these flame masters took the show to a higher level, bringing an element of performance that no other show has brought to 'The Steps'. Incorporating fire at the base of our pillars invited a flow of hypnotic-tribal movement matched with the raw energy of rock'n'roll 🎸🔥

Want to see these warriors perform again?
Get on our mailing list to be notified of our upcoming events, early-bird tickets, and more at www.doradowhakatu.co.nz

📸: @c_hodgson_photography
#firebender #doradowhakatu #silvansteps #firespinning

Where were you when @grains_nz were playing at the iconic ROCK THE STEPS???
Hope what ever it was it filled your cup as much as Grains filled ours. 🥂

💃 People are the power! 🕺

Crowds of colour, style and smiles are what we see when we stand stage-side on the Silvan Steps Amphitheatre - 600 of Nelson/Tasman's grooviest kicking back on the steps of the amphitheatre or throwing it down on the dance floor! 🎉

We have a powerful move to make before our next event - we want to push the capacity of our shows to the next level so MORE of you beautiful people can join us at these spectacles.

To do this we need to show how much of the community support we have 👯‍♀️👯‍♂️ we're overflowing with love from your comments, likes, shares, messages, and mentions - and now we want to include you into our mailing list to connect you directly to our upcoming events, early bird tickets, and promo's 💌

THIS is a real two-birds-one-stone move; You get our updates straight away AND you help us show how many people are supporting our events - a true movement for music, arts and entertainment in your hometown.

Everything you need is right here: www.doradowhakau.co.nz
Scroll to the bottom and connect with us!

And to all you lucky rockers who saw Rock the Steps, our survey is a key point in helping these events continue - follow the link below!

https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=c480c31c6933ebe23e01aa501&id=5c95758c0a&utm_source=mc_survey_share_fb&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0qYQQVwq1dAjT6khYFogEfWfxDrXeBIE7UQk8Oz9FrUufTE0EQDTo_2JQ_aem_0FyWRcTT8lKWVFJd0CUwqQ

@jhnz.images on 📸

With an open heart and serving hands,
Dorado Whakatū
#silvansteps #doradowhakatu #nelsonevents

🌅 DORADO WHAKATŪ 🌅
~ Golden Nelson ~

We see the Nelson/Tasman region as the city of gold - gold being the connection between the people here, the strong feeling of community we share ♥️

Since the beginning of this journey as an entertainment company we have had a clear vision - to erect a golden era of music, arts and entertainment 💫

🔥Rock the Steps🔥 has been an expression of that vision and an immersive experience of connection, spreading the word deeply into the community and erecting a show worthy of the gold we see in our hometown

We want to welcome you to our community, to build this vision into a reality takes a village - and it’s growing every day 🙌

Like, follow, share, and connect with everything you resonate with - Come and see these events for yourself - The golden era is well underway 🕺

Did you see Rock the Steps? take a mo and fill our survey!

https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=c480c31c6933ebe23e01aa501&id=5c95758c0a&utm_source=mc_survey_share_fb&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0qYQQVwq1dAjT6khYFogEfWfxDrXeBIE7UQk8Oz9FrUufTE0EQDTo_2JQ_aem_0FyWRcTT8lKWVFJd0CUwqQ

#doradowhakatu #nelsonevents #silvansteps

What a performance from @thedoradoexperiment

Absolutely electric! ⚡

Wow! Doesn't the stage look amazing as a climbing gym 🐒

This video really captures Rock The Steps! It couldnt have been more Rock n Roll even if we tried! 💥

A massive thank you to Kowen and Chris for the stage! And the biggest thank you to our hot hot hot fire dancers. Damn you make a show look gooood! 🔥👌

If you loved this band give them a follow!

✨ It's an incredible feeling to look back at what has been achieved 🎉

Our 5th festival Rock the Steps, a true trial by fire 🔥 that has turned into torch, a beacon of light to the future of Silvan Steps Amphitheatre.

To all of the performers, staff, volunteers, security and attendees - we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This event came together for YOU, because of you! ♥️

Our journey now is to connect everyone who has been to any of our 5 spectacles, and we invite all who wish to experience this in times to come.

If you want to be a part of this movement in your home town, get first access to early bird tickets and show announcements, join our mailing list at www.doradowhakatu.co.nz

For all who joined us at Rock the Steps we ask for one moment of your time to complete our survey and let us know what you think!

https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=c480c31c6933ebe23e01aa501&id=5c95758c0a&utm_source=mc_survey_share_fb&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0qYQQVwq1dAjT6khYFogEfWfxDrXeBIE7UQk8Oz9FrUufTE0EQDTo_2JQ_aem_0FyWRcTT8lKWVFJd0CUwqQ

A huge thanks to @jhnz.images for these epic shots 📸

#nelson #nelsontasmannz #silvansteps #NelsonEvents #DoradoWhakatu #musicfestival

💥ROCK AND ROLL AIN'T NOISE POLLUTION💥

Kia ora my Nelson family, I'd like to officially say that WE as a community are STILL VERY ALIVE!

A few words..

I have always be very proud to be born and raised in Nelson.. Right in the heart of the city.

I've been known for years as the barefoot guy who plays guitar behind his head..

As my life expands I might still be barefoot and I might still play guitar behind my head... but now, I might also be known as someone who throws big parties 😂 and wants to erect a GOLDEN ERA of music in my hometown. LIVE MUSIC ⚡⚡⚡

DORADO (golden) WHAKATÚ (Nelson)

Our very own humans in our very own community expressing themselves on a world stage.

This have been the 5th event that I have been a part of and look how each has grown! Exactly 1 and a half years ago I spoke on stage at my 'Spring to Life' event with the claim that I would get the @chilipeppers to this venue in 3 years... Well I'm at the half way point.. And judging by this photo and the growth of each event I still hold true to that message.

The last 3 months has been quite the journey and I've suffered so many growing pains, shaping me into the CEO that I need to be for the next bigger and better event. I welcome the pain and I am grateful for it.

I want to say thank you to all at Dorado Whakatū. This company is turning into an elite world class force made up of the most humble, giving and beautiful people. Thank you for believing in my vision and giving your time, talents and efforts into this entity. ❤️

A special thank you to my soul brother Blue.. Who is Dorados champion and a personal hero of mine. 💙 So much of what you experienced at this festival came from his soul.

To everyone who came up and celebrated with us. I hope you felt the love, the effort and determination from us and you enjoy the hell out of Rock The Steps! We loved having you there.

As the content starts rolling out over the next few weeks, spread our name and be a part of our expansion into bigger events! Like, follow, share.

And to Jackson Harris who took this amazing photo! Legend brother.

Kia ora,

Oceans of gratitude,

CEO/FOUNDER
Bowen Allcolour

But you can call me Bo 🤙😉

🍔 Time to talk about FOOD & DRINK 🍻

We have selected some of the finest local food and drink vendors to come join us up at Rock the Steps tomorrow, there will be something for EVERYONE and trust me you're gonna love it!

We've got 👀...

👉 Street Food on Washington - All the classics but even better!
👉 Loaded Fries - Self explanatory
👉 To of the South Seafood - Mouthwatering tasty seafood to munch on whilst overlooking the Tasman bay
👉 Enrico's Pizza - Super yummy pizzas!
👉 Lickity Split - Cool yourself off with a classic real fruit icecream or shaved ice!
👉 Nelson Coffee Cart - To keep you going all night long!

Separately we've also got a WICKED selection of all LOCAL beer, wine and ciders (all very delicious) as well as the incredible @kiwispiritdistillery joining us from Golden Bay to shake up some lovely cocktails!

You won't go hungry or thirsty up on the steps, that's for sure!

Less than 24hrs to go now! If you have any questions, queries or you just wanna share the love, feel free to flick us a DM!

Peace and love!

CONGRATULATIONS TO.....

Summah Simmons & Moose Manager

Wow! I'm excited for this 🔥

We have some incredibly talented fire spinning artists joining us on the steps on Saturday! The will be commanding their own stage mesmerising us with their flow!

If you wanna catch these legends spinning up a storm grab your ticket here 👇
https://dorado.7am.nz/en/rock-the-steps-437?redirectDomain=dorado.7am.nz&origin=whitelabel

@obsidian.mirage
@shannonnort0n
@charcoal_dad

NELSON/TASMAN!!

Time to nominate a real gem of a human to win 1 of 5 double passes!! There are so many people around the region who are incredible humans and deserve some love, point us in their direction!

Comment why you think they're such a great human and we will pick 5 winners!

SURPRISE ARTIST!🎧

"Kia Ora! I’m OCP – a fat, funky DJ with a whole lotta tang. Bringing the vibes across genres, I’ll be spinning everything from Bob Marley to The Specials, Fat Freddy’s to Bowie, Hendrix to The Doors, Deep Purple to Jethro Tull, RHCP to Sublime—pure sonic gold, ready to get you moving."

Catch OCP this Saturday at Rock The Steps, laying down the tunes before and between bands, keeping the energy high and the good times rolling.

Let’s turn it up! 🔥🎶

Congratulations @dejahliyah

You are the lucky winner of 4 tickets to Rock the Steps!

Flick us a DM with your email and we will get you your tickets! 🎟️

It’s a long way to the 🔝🏔️
And this weekend, we want to rock n’ roll! 🎸

Here’s all you need to know about the transport and other general questions for any first-timers to our Silvan Steps Amphitheatre events 🕺💃

Remember, this is our 5th event! It’s bigger, better, and juicier than any show we’ve set upon the Steps previously - don’t let your friends miss out, spread the word!

We’re building an international quality venue in your back yard - come and see the spectacle of local talent ✨

If your question hasn’t been answered, launch it into the comments below and we’ll help you out x
#silvansteps #doradowhakatu #rockthesteps

🎉🎸 IT'S SHOW WEEK! 🎸🎉

This coming Saturday will mark the 5th show Dorado Whakatu has held at Silvan Steps Amphitheatre and it's only been a year and a half!

We are pouring everything we have into the creation of our very own international-level venue, pooling all of the best minds together to create a legacy in our local paradise. We need you Nelson/Tasman! Come and show your support for the growth of something beautiful in your own hometown this Saturday.

Time to shake these steps with an exciting rock lineup, including all your favourite rock sub-genres; Blues, Pop, Funk, Psychedelic, Electronic & Heavy!

All ages, 3pm-10pm
*Shuttle ride included with every ticket*
This event is made by locals, for you x

Last but not least!

LEGGSPREDDA

Leggspredda, formed in Nelson by high school friends, delivers high-energy thrash and heavy metal inspired by Megadeth, Judas Priest, and Lamb of God. Blending technical precision with sharp, comedic songwriting, they push boundaries with explosive riffs on beer, dogs, and dating. One rule: it only gets heavier.

@legg.spredda

To catch LeggsPredda and all of our other high quality local acts, purchase your ticket to Rock the Steps here 👇

https://dorado.7am.nz/en/rock-the-steps-437

#musicfestival #DoradoWhakatu #NelsonEvents #nelsontasmannz #nelson #silvansteps

Next up...

GRAINS

Grains deliver an explosive hybrid of electro-acoustic energy, blending local and imported instruments into a sound that’s both nutritious and crunchy. Drawing inspiration from LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack, Justice, Ahoribuzz, and Pink Floyd, their music leans heavily into electronic-fusion flavors. A key ingredient in their sonic mix is the Synthstrom Deluge—a magical groovebox invented in Newtown by Wellington’s own Rohan Hill, in collaboration with Ian (Blink) Jorgensen.

To catch @grains_nz on the Rock the Steps stage, purchase your tickets here 👇

https://dorado.7am.nz/en/rock-the-steps-437

#DoradoWhakatu #nelson #silvansteps #musicfestival #nelsontasmannz #NelsonEvents

Up Next...

THE DORADO EXPERIMENT

Cast in the city of gold with a sound reminiscent of true rock’n’roll - The Dorado Experiment, an expression of Dorado Whakatū, glowing with the soul of psychedelic rock. Alchemically crafted songwriting, timeless improvisation and an unparalleled stage performance. The Dorado Experiment isn't just a band; it's a journey, a touch of divine inspiration.

To see The Dorado Experiment live purchase your tickets for Rock the Steps here 👇

https://dorado.7am.nz/en/rock-the-steps-437

#nelson #silvansteps #musicfestival #NelsonEvents #DoradoWhakatu #nelsontasmannz #thedoradoexperiment

Up next...

SHEDHEADS!

Gracing the Silvan Steps stage once again is local Nelson three piece funk-rock band Shedheads! Heavily inspired by Red Hot Chili Peppers, this band consists of singer and bassist, JP Moynihan, drummer, Shoei Ito, and guitarist Ryan Smith. Shedheads currently have music on a majority of music streaming platforms like spotify and itunes.

View their social media and streaming platforms here 👉 @shedheads_

To watch Shedheads rock the Silvan Steps stage purchase your ticket here 👇

https://dorado.7am.nz/en/rock-the-steps-437

Next on the lineup 👀

IMPERFECT CIRCLES

Imperfect Circles is a four-piece rock band from Motueka/Riwaka, blending influences from grunge, nu-metal, surf jazz, and pop-funk for a dynamic sound. They dropped an EP in early 2024 and are now crafting their debut album. With a packed year of gigs across Nelson/Tasman and their first music video released in January, they bring raw energy and emotion to every performance, sharing their passion with the crowd.

To watch Imperfect Circles follow this link to purchase your ticket https://dorado.7am.nz/en/rock-the-steps-437

#silvansteps #nelson #NelsonEvents #nelsontasmannz #DoradoWhakatu #musicfestival

NELSON! We've handpicked six of the region's finest rock bands to take you on an electrifying journey through six distinct sub-genres of rock—all in one EPIC show! This is a night you won’t want to miss!

First on our lineup is Rinholio!

Rinholio is a 3 piece Tasman based band playing original blues, rock, funk & reggae songs written by Darrin Andrews. Powerful grooves & soaring guitar solos with a powerhouse rhythm section create flowing dynamics & musical melodies. The line-up is Darrin Andrews on electric & lap steel guitars & vocals, Stephen Rance on bass & backing vocals & Dale Ching on drums. The band often includes a conga player & backing vocalist/rhythm guitarist.

To see Rinholio play live at Silven Steps follow this link and purchase your ticket to Rock the Steps https://dorado.7am.nz/en/rock-the-steps-437

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Check out our ROCKIN' lineup!!

Only a few weeks until we are all head banging and stomping up at Silvan Steps Amphitheatre so it's time to show you just who you're going to see!

Each day this week we will release some info about each of the bands so keep an eye on your socials and learn about these incredibly talented artists who have agreed to bless your ears 🎸

To purchase your ticket follow this link https://dorado.7am.nz/en/rock-the-steps-437

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Rock The Steps is blessed to have JAWZ open our festival with their award winning original song PIGGY!

Thats right, Nelson is full of musical talent and Dorado Whakatū is destined to uncover and showcase what is going on in our own neighbourhood.

Give this a read:

Jawz is a 4 piece band who competed in Bandquest in August 2024. Competing against 16 schools Jawz were the overall winners of this competition!!

The band from Nelson Intermediate school was then entered in the national competition in NZ and were the finalist for the award for original song writer for their song “piggy”.

Support your locals and be the people who can proudly say "I saw JAWZ perform up at Silvan Steps before they became international superstars!"

It's not a far fetched idea... This venue will become something known around the world. And you guys can be part of the journey right from the start.

Grab Tickets here

www.doradowhakatu.co.nz

Guitar highlights from the Kiwi Spirit Distillery show that Dorado had the pleasure of hosting.
FEAT. Magic Geoff!

Big thank you for everyone who made the day special, shot Simley and Nelson Sound and Light!

Wow! The Dorado Experiment had its best gig yet!
We definitely brought the gold to the Golden Bay. 🌟

Thank you for everyone you came over the hill to join us in such a magical evening. You guys danced all night long!

Thank you Hamish and Bruce for the lazers and lights!

Thank you Jane and Andrew for the beautiful hospitality at the @musselinngoldenbay

Remember to get your tickets to see us perform at Silvan Steps at www.doradowhakatu.co.nz

If YOU are in the Top of the South, tilt your screen!
And shake the glitter on those golden clothes in your wardrobe - we’re coming over the hill THIS SATURDAY 🕺🐍

📍 MUSSEL INN, ONEKAKA (@musselinngoldenbay)
🕗 8PM til late

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