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Kemuri Hi-Fi reflects the lifelong passions of its founders, New Zealand bartending champion Jason Clark and promoter and record collector Vishal Vasan, aka
DJ Vee. It will be centered on two unique and extensive personal collections: JC’s stock of fine whisky and Vee’s vinyl.

“Good music and delicious drinks are the key elements to a great bar experience,” says Vee. “Our collections are a slice of our personal journeys through hospitality and entertainment and we look forward to sharing these
with our guests in this amazing new space.”

“We want guests to enjoy quality drinks,” says JC. “Kemuri Hi-Fi is all about the appreciation of amazing flavours. We want to make an incredible space that gives all guests something to be part of and excited about.”

Equal parts hidden sanctum and intimate social hub, Kemuri Hi-Fi offers an escape from crowds and the CBD hustle to a lovingly curated cultural space.

Kemuri Hi-Fi
Open 4pm - late. Tuesday - Saturday
www.kemurihifi.co.nz

Words by @sbdaniell
Photo by @nickpaulsennz

This Friday - legendary Turnaround DJs Manuel Bundy (@manuelbundy) and Submariner (@thamariner) reunite on the Kemuri Hi-Fi turntables.

Guaranteed quality music, mad skills and good times when these to are in the house. Bless your ears with the very best the Friday!

7pm - late. Free Entry

This Friday - legendary Turnaround DJs Manuel Bundy (@manuelbundy) and Submariner (@thamariner) reunite on the Kemuri Hi-Fi turntables.

Guaranteed quality music, mad skills and good times when these to are in the house. Bless your ears with the very best the Friday!

7pm - late. Free Entry

The Shroudā Thursday host DJ Vee (@veelaroc) welcomes back his Friends & Whānau (@friendsandwhanau) colleague Hudge (@hudgenz)

Immersed in the UK capital’s music scene since the late ‘80s, Hudge has stockpiled a deep knowledge and love of music old and new. On arrival in NZ he quickly established himself as a prime mover in Auckland’s music scene and now as a permanent broadcaster on Auckland’s 95bFM

Thanks to @monkeyshoulder & @federal.nz

Kemuri Hi-Fi x Monkey Shoulder drinks available on the night - God Father / Blood & Sand / Bobby Burns

7pm - late. Free entry

The Shroudā Thursday host DJ Vee (@veelaroc) welcomes back his Friends & Whānau (@friendsandwhanau) colleague Hudge (@hudgenz)

Immersed in the UK capital’s music scene since the late ‘80s, Hudge has stockpiled a deep knowledge and love of music old and new. On arrival in NZ he quickly established himself as a prime mover in Auckland’s music scene and now as a permanent broadcaster on Auckland’s 95bFM

Thanks to @monkeyshoulder & @federal.nz

Kemuri Hi-Fi x Monkey Shoulder drinks available on the night - God Father / Blood & Sand / Bobby Burns

7pm - late. Free entry

This Saturday night sees the launch of Kemuri Hi-Fi’s “LONG PLAY” - a night dedicated to ONE influential DJ - all vinyl, all night long!

For our very first “LONG PLAY” we welcome one of the country’s very best - Bevan Keys. The Nice half of the legendary “Nice ‘n’ Urlich”. Bevan will be playing a selection of music that has influenced his 35 year DJ career.

9pm - late!

This Wax On Wednesday - 20th May 2026

Miles Davis 100th birthday vinyl celebration with Nathan Haines (@nathan.haines)

Self described “biggest Miles Davis fan in NZ” musician Nathan Haines celebrates the 100th birthday of Miles Davis this May, perhaps one of musics most celebrated and influential figures ever.

“Since I was about 10 years old, everything Miles Davis has been at the centre of my musicality” says Nathan.

Nathan will play excerpts from his favourites and do a little talking around each record (7pm - 8pm) - and for the audiophiles these are all original US pressing editions and Nathan will be supplying a super high end cartridge for your listening pleasure.

Thanks to @hendricksgin & @federal.nz
Kemuri Hi-Fi x Hendrick’s drinks available on the night Heart of Glass  / Dreaming / Clover Club

7 - 8pm : Featured talk from Nathan Haines
8pm onwards : Music from Miles Davis

Bookings highly recommended via our website

Free entry.

This Wax On Wednesday - 20th May 2026

Miles Davis 100th birthday vinyl celebration with Nathan Haines (@nathan.haines)

Self described “biggest Miles Davis fan in NZ” musician Nathan Haines celebrates the 100th birthday of Miles Davis this May, perhaps one of musics most celebrated and influential figures ever.

“Since I was about 10 years old, everything Miles Davis has been at the centre of my musicality” says Nathan.

Nathan will play excerpts from his favourites and do a little talking around each record (7pm - 8pm) - and for the audiophiles these are all original US pressing editions and Nathan will be supplying a super high end cartridge for your listening pleasure.

Thanks to @hendricksgin & @federal.nz
Kemuri Hi-Fi x Hendrick’s drinks available on the night Heart of Glass  / Dreaming / Clover Club

7 - 8pm : Featured talk from Nathan Haines
8pm onwards : Music from Miles Davis

Bookings highly recommended via our website

Free entry.

COMMERCIAL BAY LIVE 🌙
Saturday 27 June, 9PM - Late

4 dancefloors under one roof. All night long 💃🪩🕺🏿

Last year sold out across three venues. This year we grow into four 🚀

Commercial Bay Live takes over Kemuri Hifi, Reign and Pour, Dos Donkey and Public Bar. Four of Tāmaki Makaurau's finest spaces in the heart of the city, turning the precinct into a multi-room playground for the dancefloor 🌃

21 DJs. 4 rooms. Each one runs its own programme, its own sound, its own energy. Drift between them or post up wherever pulls you in ♻️

A night for Tāmaki Makaurau's electronic music community 🔊

Early Birds on sale now. Enter before 10pm. Get there early. Back the openers. Stay til close ⚡️

Showing up later? Grab a 1st Release.🎟️

Tickets via RA, link in bio 🔗
📍 Commercial Bay, 7 Queen St
Tāmaki Makaurau, see you on the 27th. 🌙

Introducing the “Oaxacan Sour”, just one of the specialty cocktails available at the Mezcalito Mirage takeover at Kemuri (@kemurihifi) this Saturday 16th May.

Expect 5 signature cocktails built on Motel Mezcal’s 100% agave spirit all crafted by Kemuri’s own JC (@drinks_geek).

An evening of mezcal-fuelled mischief and DJ sets from AK’s finest: Jon Boogie (@ronjons0n), LUCA (@lastunknown_), Eno (@im_eno) and Joel Paydirt (@paljoelly).

Where: Kemuri Hi-Fi | @kemurihifi
When: Saturday 16 May. 7pm til late.
Price: FREE ENTRY (first come, first served)

GIVEAWAY: Tag a friend who needs to be there, and we’ll choose three lucky pairs to be included on the VIP list. They will also receive a Motel Mezcal merch pack on arrival. (One tag = one entry.)

See you there! 🍸🪩🍸

#mezcalitomirage #takeoverseries #motelmezcal #kemurihifi

This Wax on Wednesday, Leonard Charles, BusCrates, Aver & Move 78 land on the Kemuri Hi‑Fi shelves — @kemurihifi x @stack.records

→ Aver & Move 78 - The Algorithm Smiles Upon You
→ Leonard Charles - Basement Donuts
→ BusCrates - Altitude

Come through — fresh albums spinning all night.

Thanks @hendricksgin & @federal.nz

This Wax on Wednesday, Leonard Charles, BusCrates, Aver & Move 78 land on the Kemuri Hi‑Fi shelves — @kemurihifi x @stack.records

→ Aver & Move 78 - The Algorithm Smiles Upon You
→ Leonard Charles - Basement Donuts
→ BusCrates - Altitude

Come through — fresh albums spinning all night.

Thanks @hendricksgin & @federal.nz

This Wax on Wednesday, Leonard Charles, BusCrates, Aver & Move 78 land on the Kemuri Hi‑Fi shelves — @kemurihifi x @stack.records

→ Aver & Move 78 - The Algorithm Smiles Upon You
→ Leonard Charles - Basement Donuts
→ BusCrates - Altitude

Come through — fresh albums spinning all night.

Thanks @hendricksgin & @federal.nz

This Friday 15th May - Phooey (@phooey_nz) joins us once again along with long-time amigo Paul x Walsh (@paulxwalsh) Paul is known for his prolific art on walls throughout Aotearoa, as well as being Hallertau’s longest running resident DJ. These two have stacks of wax and always keep the good times going.

7pm - late. Free entry

Shorudā Thursday 14th May 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau - Ready, Freddy’s, Go!

The FFD (@fatfreddysdropnz) crew are in town for a weekend of sold out shows and start things off right as they hit Kemuri Hi-Fi to play deep and dope tunes alongside the host with the most, DJ Vee.

Selectors on the night are Chopper Reeds, MC Slave, the band’s amazing new drummer Cory Champion, and Wellington legend DJ Koa.

All styles, all tempos, all good.

📸 : @nickpaulsennz

Thanks to @monkeyshoulder & @federal.nz

7pm - late! Free entry*

*get down early to secure your spot

Our May Whisky of the Month is the brand that put Single Malt Whisky on the map and everyone's lips. The Legendary Glenfiddich 12yo.
Matured in Olorosso Sherry & Ex-Bourbon casks to deliver rich notes of vanilla, green orchard fruitswith dusting of baking spice, making this this an rich complex but smooth & easy going whisky ideal served neat or as an Old Fashioned, Highball, Whisky Sour or Rob Roy.
A bargain at $10 for all of March

Mezcalito Mirage is coming to Kemuri Hi-Fi on Saturday 16 May, 2026.

Motel Mezcal is excited to bring the “Mezcalito Mirage” takeover series down under to Auckland City, Tāmaki Makaurau for one night only at @kemurihifi.

Step into the mirage expecting mezcal-fuelled mischief and bold speciality cocktails built on Motel Mezcal’s 100% agave spirit by Kemuri’s own JC (@drinks_geek).

Expect DJ sets all night long from AK’s finest: Jon Boogie (@ronjons0n), LUCA (@lastunknown_), Eno (@im_eno) and Joel Paydirt (@paljoelly).

Where: Kemuri Hi-Fi | @kemurihifi
When: Saturday 16 May. 7pm til late.
Price: Free Entry (first come, first served)

GIVEAWAY: Tag a friend who needs to be there, and we’ll choose three lucky pairs to be included on the VIP list. They will also receive a Motel Mezcal merch pack on arrival. (One tag = one entry.)

See you there! 🍸🪩🍸

#mezcalitomirage #takeoverseries #motelmezcal #kemurihifi

Mezcalito Mirage is coming to Kemuri Hi-Fi on Saturday 16 May, 2026.

Motel Mezcal is excited to bring the “Mezcalito Mirage” takeover series down under to Auckland City, Tāmaki Makaurau for one night only at @kemurihifi.

Step into the mirage expecting mezcal-fuelled mischief and bold speciality cocktails built on Motel Mezcal’s 100% agave spirit by Kemuri’s own JC (@drinks_geek).

Expect DJ sets all night long from AK’s finest: Jon Boogie (@ronjons0n), LUCA (@lastunknown_), Eno (@im_eno) and Joel Paydirt (@paljoelly).

Where: Kemuri Hi-Fi | @kemurihifi
When: Saturday 16 May. 7pm til late.
Price: Free Entry (first come, first served)

GIVEAWAY: Tag a friend who needs to be there, and we’ll choose three lucky pairs to be included on the VIP list. They will also receive a Motel Mezcal merch pack on arrival. (One tag = one entry.)

See you there! 🍸🪩🍸

#mezcalitomirage #takeoverseries #motelmezcal #kemurihifi

Mezcalito Mirage is coming to Kemuri Hi-Fi on Saturday 16 May, 2026.

Motel Mezcal is excited to bring the “Mezcalito Mirage” takeover series down under to Auckland City, Tāmaki Makaurau for one night only at @kemurihifi.

Step into the mirage expecting mezcal-fuelled mischief and bold speciality cocktails built on Motel Mezcal’s 100% agave spirit by Kemuri’s own JC (@drinks_geek).

Expect DJ sets all night long from AK’s finest: Jon Boogie (@ronjons0n), LUCA (@lastunknown_), Eno (@im_eno) and Joel Paydirt (@paljoelly).

Where: Kemuri Hi-Fi | @kemurihifi
When: Saturday 16 May. 7pm til late.
Price: Free Entry (first come, first served)

GIVEAWAY: Tag a friend who needs to be there, and we’ll choose three lucky pairs to be included on the VIP list. They will also receive a Motel Mezcal merch pack on arrival. (One tag = one entry.)

See you there! 🍸🪩🍸

#mezcalitomirage #takeoverseries #motelmezcal #kemurihifi