Watch the New Video for Modern Māori Quartet's Debut Single

Watch the Brand New Video for Modern Māori Quartet's Debut Single, Shine And the Hilariously Wonderful Reaction Video From the New Zealand Youtube Superstar Kid-Cousins, Jess & Ayva.

"‘Shine’ is a heartfelt song of a father's love for his daughter. If we as parents give our kids the love, support and confidence they need, then they can do anything. The inspiration for the song is my daughter Coco-Grace, but it is dedicated to all the kids in the world.

The 'Shine' music video showcases the multi-talents of the MMQ and their efforts to impress a panel of kids. The process involved was lots of laughter, one too many cups of coffee, don't give kids sugar (!), lots of kai, purposely bad costume changes, dad jokes, more laughter, more coffee, more kai, teaching of dad jokes, kids are fading somebody give them some sugar, working that camera… and that's a wrap.

In the end, our kids panel reveal to the MMQ that it's always better to just 'Be you'!"
With the showband's long-awaited debut original album, 'That's Us!' being released Friday 15th September, Modern Māori Quartet will head off on an extensive 20 date nationwide tour, travelling the highways and byways of New Zealand taking their music to the people of Aotearoa. Joining them for the haerenga (journey) will be the beloved Annie Crummer.

Modern Māori Quartet
with Annie Crummer
'That's Us!' Debut Album Tour

Tickets on sale now!

For show and ticketing info go to mmq.co.nz.nz

A show not to be missed!

The award-winning Modern Māori Quartet are a good looking, suave contemporary Māori showband in the vein of forebears such as the Hi-Marks and The Howard Morrison Quartet.

The 90-minute long 'That's Us!' show highlights the Quartet's voices in epic harmony as they share Māori traditions and tell New Zealand stories through original waiata and garage party favourites with humour, charm and class. The showband's warm personalities and interactive banter win over their audiences who are made to feel as though they are part of the intimate garage party.

The showband are accompanied by some of New Zealand's best musicians including Dixon Nacey (Guitar), Chris O'Connor (Drums), Thabani Gapara (Saxophone), Andy Cochrane (Keyboard). Supporting them on the national tour is the legendary singer and songwriter and award winning Annie Crummer who says: "I've been waiting four years for the call, they are my favourite nephews and hardcase uncles wrapped into one and I'm chuffed to be a part of the tour"

MMQ’s live shows are a skilful mix of humour and harmonies. Like their forebears, these boys effortlessly charm their audience, delivering the feel-good factor in abundance. They will take you on a journey that will warm your heart and make you cry with laughter.

"Best described as the Maori Ratpack, their set spans sixty or so years, offering everything from soul classics to original compositions. But the glue that really holds this show together is the warm rapport they share with the audience"
- The Wee Review 5 stars

MODERN MĀORI QUARTET
WITH ANNIE CRUMMER
'THAT'S US!' DEBUT ALBUM TOUR

PUTĀRURU - Saturday 16th September - The Plaza
HAMILTON - Sunday 17th September - Playhouse
NELSON - Wednesday 20th September - Playhouse Theatre
BLENHEIM - Thursday 21st September - ASB Theatre Marlborough
CHRISTCHURCH - Friday 22nd September - Aurora Centre
DUNEDIN - Saturday 23rd September - Mayfair Theatre
PŌRANGAHAU - Wednesday 27th September - Memorial Hall
FEATHERSTON -Thursday 28th September - Anzac Hall
ŌTAKI - Friday 29th September - Memorial Hall
NAPIER - Saturday 30th September - Municipal Theatre
WHANGANUI - Sunday 1st October - Royal Opera House
ROTORUA - Thursday 5th October - Civic Theatre
NEW PLYMOUTH - Friday 6th October -Theatre Royal
WELLLINGTON - Saturday 7th October - Wellington High School, Riley Centre
TAUPŌ - Sunday 8th October - Great Lakes Centre
KAIKOHE - Thursday 12th October - War Memorial Hall
WHANGAREI - Friday 13th October - Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North
AUCKLAND - Saturday 14th October - Crystal Palace
WHAKATĀNE - Sunday 15th October -Little Theatre

'THAT'S US!'
Release date: Friday 15th September
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Pre-order Modern Māori Quartet's upcoming debut album 'That's Us!' and receive the first four singles; Shine, Māreikura, Kai Song and Don't Fall In Love instantly!

Pre-orders for Modern Māori Quartets debut album 'Thats Us!'.

'That's Us!' features 12 tracks of original waiata. All songs and lyrics composed by Modern Māori Quartet; James Tito, Maaka Pohatu, Matariki Whatarau, Francis Kora & Matu Ngaropo.

The album, produced by Francis Kora, features some of New Zealand's biggest talents including Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper (Co-Producer), Dixon Nacey (Guitar), Chris O'Connor (Drums), Thabani Gapara (Saxophone), Andy Cochrane (Keyboard),Awhimai Fraser (Vocals) and Temuera Morrison (Vocals).

TRACKLISTING:
He Rā Anō
Who We Are
Outta Here
Punching
Don’t Fall In Love
Blame You
Māreikura
Shine
Upon A Star
Come To Me
Haere Rā
Kai Song

The award-winning Modern Māori Quartet are a good looking, suave contemporary Māori showband in the vein of forebears such as the Hi-Marks, Māori Volcanics Showband, Dalvanius and the Fascinations, Māori Troubadours, Māori Hi Five, Quin Tikis and The Howard Morrison Quartet.

Their debut album "That's Us!" is set for release 15th September 2017. The album highlights their voices in epic harmony as they share Māori traditions and tell New Zealand stories through original waiata with humour, charm and class. Growing up performing in garage parties, this is a story of rags to flash rags.

"That's Us!" features all original waiata, as showband member Matariki Whatarauexplains, "We've been singing covers for years and you know, we thought... why not?! The spirit of this album comes from the Māori garage party, reminiscent of the parties of years gone by when someone would pick up a guitar and the music would flow. We strongly believe that real stories told with truth and conviction should be at the forefront of who we are - and that's exactly what we set out to do with the creation of our first album".

It's been a whirlwind five years for the independent music group, they have toured throughout New Zealand - most recently on a 12 date tour with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - to England, Wales, Uzbekistan, Hawaii, Rarotonga, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.

The showband's first ever original single, Shine - taken from That's Us! - was released Friday 26th May 2017. It was their first voice in the world and is a song that celebrates children. It is a father’s message to his child, encouraging her to dream big and pursue any path her heart desires. This song is for “all the kids in the world” and reminds them that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to, so long as they have the support and love of their parents and wider family.

In June this year the group were in Brisbane as part of the Queensland Cabaret Festivaland in the same month performed in Aotearoa as part of Matariki on the Move - playing parts of Auckland they don't normally get to. To celebrate Matariki the band released two further singles from That's Us!: Māreikura, released 23rd June is a waiata in Te Reo Māori featuring the stunning vocals of Awhimai Fraser and is an ode to all women globally and Kai Song released 30th June, is in typical Modern Māori Quartet fashion, charming and funny. The song celebrates one of the many things the bros love about their Māori culture; sharing kai with their whānau!

Modern Māori Quartet perform as part of the world's largest arts festival, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August and in Australia at the Darwin Festival before returning home to embark on their biggest New Zealand tour to date - taking them to the major centres and regional cities and towns, of the country that has shaped and nurtured the group - Aotearoa.

Their live shows are a classy celebration of Kiwi music honouring the legends of Māori showbands that will warm your heart and make you cry with laughter.

“There can be no doubt that this quartet deserves the reputation that they are gaining internationally … they represent the best of the mighty showband tradition.” – Stuff

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