Raw Collective is one of New Zealand's premier hip-hop bands, a multi-instrumental extravaganza from Wellington. Through years of recording, gigging and touring, they’ve built a solid nationwide fan base. Now festival favourites, they’ve played over 100 live shows (NZ & AUS), have three albums under their belts (2018’s ‘For the Ancients’, and ‘From Montreal to Welly’), plus Raw Collective’s latest album ‘The Good Things LP’ (2021) – each released to five-star reviews and enthusiastic tributes. A world class collective of musicians and special guests delivering international releases, an awe inspiring live show, and back for 2023 currently working on a fourth album! Gaining prominent support from music gatekeepers, Raw Collective continue to build a brand that’s true to themselves. Since the band's debut album ‘For The Ancients 2018’. The band has seen some world class additions; emcee ‘Chris CK’, Sam Notman (drums) and Montreal producer ‘Ghostnaut’ writing keys. Weave your way through the sounds of saxophones, trumpet, trombone, bass, guitars and drums resound in a full toned and captivating manner, creative, theatrical and memorable with a solid beat which will get you up dancing from track one. The band effortlessly mix of the old with the new, a feeling of soulful energy, memorable and honest storytelling to a hip-hop beat, enriched by the sexy sound of a brass section.