A politically astute and emotionally potent singer, Ria Hall touches on themes of love and war, revolution and change, on her debut album Rules of Engagement – its narrative inspired in part by 1864’s Battle of Gate Pā (Pukehinahina) and delivered in both te reo Māori and English over Pacific-inspired beats. 

She’ll bring her raw and rootsy songs to life in Ōtaki with the help of vocalist Mara TK and powerhouse Wellington trio The Nudge.