What goes better with your favourite tunes than a drink that hits just the right note? We’ve matched some of Aotearoa’s most iconic bands with equally legendary beverages, so even if you're not at the summer Kiwi music festivals you can enjoy the beats with a drink at home.
Six60 + A Classic Kiwi Lager
An iconic match for an iconic band!
Six60 is as Kiwi as a summer barbecue, so it’s only fitting to pair these beats with a classic lager that’s equally loved across the country. Crack open a cold one and sing your heart out to those anthems, because you’re not really living unless you’ve belted out Don’t Forget Your Roots with a Speight’s Summit Ultra or Export 33 in hand. Or maybe you're more of a Steinlager purist? Either way, this pairing is smoother than a Six60 melody.
L.A.B + Pineapple RTD
Smooth, tropical, and full of summer energy.
L.A.B and pineapple RTDs go together like jandals and sandy beaches. With their laid-back vibes and sun-soaked sound, it’s only right to reach for something tropical. Cruiser Sunny Pineapple or Long White Pineapple will have you grooving from the first sip, while Zeffer Hazy Lemonade brings a bit of a zesty kick - perfect for those high-energy summer sets.
Shapeshifter + Craft IPA
Complex and full of layers, just like the beats.
Shapeshifter’s music is all about intricate soundscapes and energetic drops, which is why a craft IPA is the perfect match. Bold, layered, and endlessly intriguing, these brews will keep up with every twist and turn of the beats. Sawmill Hazy adds a luscious depth, Liberty Knife Party cuts through with sharp clarity, and Mac’s Green Beret is just as commanding as Shapeshifter’s stage presence.
The Black Seeds + Ginger Beer
Fresh, funky, and perfect for reggae rhythms.
The Black Seeds bring the funk, and ginger beer brings the zing. Monteith’s Ginger Beer is spicy and refreshing, Brookvale Union’s bold and cheeky, while Mac’s Ginger Giant adds a kick – just like those unexpected trumpet solos in your favourite Black Seeds track.
Kora + Dark Rum
Bold, rich, and impossible to resist.
Kora’s sound is powerful, unique, and impossible to ignore - just like a good dark rum. Whether it’s the cool-factor of Bumbu, the depth of Black Collar Rum, or the spicy kick of Ratu Spiced, you’ll find yourself coming back for more.
Fat Freddy’s Drop + Sauvignon Blanc
Smooth and laid-back, perfect for chill vibes.
Fat Freddy’s Drop and Sauvignon Blanc – what a duo! Open a bottle of Rabbit Ranch for those fun and fruity notes, or let the elegance of Tohu transport you straight to rolling vineyards. Feeling fancy? Cloudy Bay’s sophisticated layers are as smooth as Freddy’s brass section.
