JOLA BURNS

JOLA BURNS is a live electronic pop duo from Nelson Whakatū. Their sound is an irresistible fusion of pop hooks and big beats. Onstage their energetic live performance, launching samples, drum pads, guitar and synths, captivates audiences.

JOLA BURNS are currently busy creating new material and playing gigs. Highlights include opening for Minuit at a sold out Meow Nui, performing at summer festivals, playing for 7000 people at Nelson's Opera In The Park, and coming second in the 2023 Rockquest National Final out of 850 entrants.

"The specific highlight for me would have to be JOLA BURNS. It was my first time hearing their music, and within the very first song I was a fan. Their mix of bright and energetic electro pop, dark ethereal grooves and upbeat modern pop gives their set a dynamic element that keeps the audience engaged and moving. Having played music together since they were kids, the songs have a well thought out musical flow and intricate complexity that only comes from a well-developed musical relationship. Kahu provides the instrumentation through samplers, drum pads and electric guitar, while Alyahna’s impressive vocals and poetic lyricism provide a central figure to the sometimes overwhelming barrage of tones, textures and rhythms. All of this is then amplified by the duos energetic and joyous live performance, their presence is so radiant it literally fills the room." Daniel O'Brien - review

Recent shows:
30 Aug - Meow Nui, Wellington
29 Mar 2025 - Cuba Dupa Festival, Wellington
2 Mar 2025 - Newtown Festival, Wellington
18 Jan 2025 - Soundsplash Festival, Raglan
17 Jan 2025 - New Plymouth Festival of Lights