Opiuo is a genre-bending plethora of auditory and visual masterclasses. Born in 1984 in ruralNew Zealand, his parents provided the land upon which music festivals were held. Thisextremely formative growth surrounded by the early incarnations of Aotearoa’s electronic musicscene exposed him to the celebration of life through self-expression, dance, and giant soundsystems. These experiences shaped so much of who he is & what he stands for today. Positivityand movement at the core of the project, his music is an infectious electronic based blend offunk, soul, psychedelia, and booty-shaking bass.

Now calling Australia home, Oscar tours his party-starting music throughout the globe. Havingspent more than a decade performing at some of the world’s most renowned festivals andvenues including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and Coachella, as well as selling out Colorado’sfamous Red Rocks Amphitheatre multiple times, he’s performed his music in an unimaginablylarge array of formats. From self-built Orchestras, to collaborating with symphony choirs, touringhis own Opiuo Band, and as an immersive solo audio & visual show, his live creativity islimitless.

Taking home the New Zealand Music Award for Best Electronic Album in 2014, his catalogue isvast. Having released 6 full-length albums, 10 EPs, and a myriad of singles and remixes overthe last 14 years. In his own words, he is still “just getting started!”.