Saturday Sounds
Expressions of Interest 2025/6
In partnership with The Bond Store, Mostly Music is proud to present Saturday Sounds — a seasonal live music series at this epic local distillery and venue, 21 Birmingham Street, Paraparaumu.
Together with The Bond Store team, we’ve worked hard to create an environment where musicians are celebrated, and audiences are encouraged to sit back, listen, and enjoy the hospitality on offer.
We believe wholeheartedly in the art of live music, and are endlessly appreciative of the venues and spaces that open their doors to host such events.
We are now accepting Expressions of Interest for the 2025/6 season and are looking for artists who are as excited about stepping onto The Bond Store stage as we are about hosting them.
Applications for 2025 dates close 30 September (you’ll hear back from us by 10 October).
Applications for 2026 dates close 31 October (you’ll hear back from us by 14 November).
Here’s what you need to know
Saturday Sounds is designed for solo and duo performers looking to share their music in an intimate, welcoming setting. For emerging artists, this is a paid platform for you to build your audience and gain live experience, with the bonus of koha. For established artists, this is a community-driven showcase with a base fee + koha, not a full-scale gig. If you’d like to do a ticketed event instead, send us an email if you would like to explore that.
Here’s how it works:
Fee + Bar Tab: Musicians receive a fixed performance fee of $200 plus a $30 tab to spend at The Bond Store
Koha: A QR code will be provided to encourage audience contributions which will be split 90/10 between the artists and Mostly Music
Event Time: Saturdays from 2—4pm
Stage: The Bond Store has indoor and outdoor stages which means the show can go on, whatever the weather
Gear: Musicians must bring their own instruments and gear. Power is connected at both stages
Promotion: Mostly Music will create listings and graphics. Artists are expected to share these with their own networks — promotion is to be a shared effort
Professional Standards: Artists are expected to arrive on time, perform within the agreed slot, and engage respectfully with the venue, staff, and audience. There is zero tolerance for unprofessional behaviour
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you — complete the Expressions of Interest form below and let’s create a Saturday Sounds season to remember!
If you have any questions at all, please flick us a message at hello@mostlymusic.nz
