THE UPBEATS
WHEN
16 May 2026
DOORS
10:00 PM
FEAT SUPPORT BY:
INMOTION + AVA AND AUGUST
THE UPBEATS
FUZEN PRESENTS:
THE UPBEATS - AUCKLAND
SATURDAY 16TH MAY
THE MOTHERSHIP
SPECIAL GUEST: INMOTION + AVA AND AUGUST
The Upbeats return to The Mothership for a massive night of drum & bass, bringing with them a sound that’s helped shape the global scene for over a decade. Hailing from Aotearoa, the duo have become internationally renowned for their razor-sharp production, high-impact DJ sets, and releases on some of the biggest labels in the game, including Vision Recordings and Eatbrain. With collaborations alongside the likes of Noisia, Mefjus, and Emperor, and appearances at major festivals like Let It Roll and Rampage, The Upbeats deliver a polished, high-energy experience every time they step behind the decks.
Joining them are special guests Inmotion, one of Aotearoa’s most exciting rising drum & bass acts. Known for their deep, rolling sound and clean, technical production, Inmotion have been steadily building momentum both locally and abroad. With support from top-tier artists and a growing catalogue of releases, they bring a fresh yet refined edge to the lineup — the perfect complement to The Upbeats’ intensity.
Expect a full-spectrum journey through drum & bass — from dark, driving rollers to explosive peak-time energy. This is a night built for the heads, powered by two acts at different stages of the game but equally committed to pushing the sound forward.
Hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, Terror Snake and Downie Wolf are The Upbeats, one of the most legendary production/DJ teams to emerge out the fertile New Zealand drum and bass scene. From playing ironic bootleg mash-ups at a tiny rock bar, to owning and operating their own record label, Non Vogue, this substantially more motivated "Wayne and Garth" of the drum and bass world are genuine innovators; in more ways than one.
With a decade of experience in the music game they have released three critically lauded albums (with a fourth in the works) and countless singles on some of the most respected drum and bass record labels in the world.
Known for their skills at constructing both digital pub rock anthems for the club and genuinely emotional home listening material - their musicality has seen them collaborate with or remix for the likes of Ed Rush and Optical, Noisia, Bad Company, Hive, Gridlock, Bulletproof, TREi, State of Mind, Shapeshifter and MSTRKRFT.
Along the way they've performed extensively across New Zealand, Australia, North America, Europe and the UK building a loyal audience worldwide. Favoring an anything goes DJ style, their performances regularly trigger mosh pits, crowdsurfing, topless dancers, on-stage acrobatics and even once, dual zorb surfing at a capacity paint rave.
Still as passionate about the creation and performance of music as they were ten years ago, The Upbeats continue to set standards across the board. Creatively speaking, these guys are far from done. Hold tight for the next episode
THE UPBEATS
FUZEN PRESENTS:
THE UPBEATS - AUCKLAND
SATURDAY 16TH MAY
THE MOTHERSHIP
SPECIAL GUEST: INMOTION + AVA AND AUGUST
The Upbeats return to The Mothership for a massive night of drum & bass, bringing with them a sound that’s helped shape the global scene for over a decade. Hailing from Aotearoa, the duo have become internationally renowned for their razor-sharp production, high-impact DJ sets, and releases on some of the biggest labels in the game, including Vision Recordings and Eatbrain. With collaborations alongside the likes of Noisia, Mefjus, and Emperor, and appearances at major festivals like Let It Roll and Rampage, The Upbeats deliver a polished, high-energy experience every time they step behind the decks.
Joining them are special guests Inmotion, one of Aotearoa’s most exciting rising drum & bass acts. Known for their deep, rolling sound and clean, technical production, Inmotion have been steadily building momentum both locally and abroad. With support from top-tier artists and a growing catalogue of releases, they bring a fresh yet refined edge to the lineup — the perfect complement to The Upbeats’ intensity.
Expect a full-spectrum journey through drum & bass — from dark, driving rollers to explosive peak-time energy. This is a night built for the heads, powered by two acts at different stages of the game but equally committed to pushing the sound forward.Hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, Terror Snake and Downie Wolf are The Upbeats, one of the most legendary production/DJ teams to emerge out the fertile New Zealand drum and bass scene. From playing ironic bootleg mash-ups at a tiny rock bar, to owning and operating their own record label, Non Vogue, this substantially more motivated "Wayne and Garth" of the drum and bass world are genuine innovators; in more ways than one.
With a decade of experience in the music game they have released three critically lauded albums (with a fourth in the works) and countless singles on some of the most respected drum and bass record labels in the world.
Known for their skills at constructing both digital pub rock anthems for the club and genuinely emotional home listening material - their musicality has seen them collaborate with or remix for the likes of Ed Rush and Optical, Noisia, Bad Company, Hive, Gridlock, Bulletproof, TREi, State of Mind, Shapeshifter and MSTRKRFT.
Along the way they've performed extensively across New Zealand, Australia, North America, Europe and the UK building a loyal audience worldwide. Favoring an anything goes DJ style, their performances regularly trigger mosh pits, crowdsurfing, topless dancers, on-stage acrobatics and even once, dual zorb surfing at a capacity paint rave.
Still as passionate about the creation and performance of music as they were ten years ago, The Upbeats continue to set standards across the board. Creatively speaking, these guys are far from done. Hold tight for the next episode
