Niko Gypsy Party

New Zealand's premier Gypsy brass band play a Gypsy dress up party. Classic funky Balkan dance grooves hit the floor at Mighty Mighty.

Behold, an unstoppable Gypsy juggernaut is headed your way!

Wellington Gypsy giants 'Niko' (formally Niko Ne Zna) are bringing their hot Balkan Gypsy sound to Wellington. Niko are New Zealand’s very own Balkan brass sensation who are able to set any stage ablaze with their sizzling Gypsy sounds and since 2005 the band has been stunning audiences with their thrillingly exuberant, dynamic performances. This seven piece ensemble have melodies which will steal your heart, captivate your imagination and make your feet move in a frenzy. Funky grooves, rumbling percussion, blasting brass, astonishing accordion and enough jazz chops to satisfy any Balkan barbecue! This is nothing but the ultimate true and authentic party music!

Biography reviews:

“Niko Ne Zna serve up authentic and twisted Gypsy goodness on (their) eponymous EP. Complete with sax, sousaphone, trumpet, trombone, accordion, percussion and drums, this is a band that came to party.” - NZ Musician

“It’s easy to forget where you are when you listen to these hypnotic melodies. It’s like being dropped amongst the hot and spicy lands of a country far away - to a place where you can free yourself with these infectious and wild beats that take their influence from the gypsy-soaked Balkan States.” - wellingtonlivemusic.com

“…this is straight to the dancefloor” – Elsewhere

Reviews:

“Niko Ne Zna serve up authentic and twisted Gypsy goodness on (their) eponymous EP. Complete with sax, sousaphone, trumpet, trombone, accordion, percussion and drums, this is a band that came to party.” - NZ Musician

“It’s easy to forget where you are when you listen to these hypnotic melodies. It’s like being dropped amongst the hot and spicy lands of a country far away - to a place where you can free yourself with these infectious and wild beats that take their influence from the Balkan states of mind.

Booking agent: Andreas Lepper lepper.nz@gmail.com
Press contact: Rebekah Greig rebekah.greig@gmail.com
Influences: Goran Bregovic, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Underground soundtrack, Borat Soundtrack