Auckland’s most unique summer music experience, Centre Court Sounds, is well and truly back.
Following the city’s staple annual ASB Classic, Centre Court Sounds returns to the Manuka Doctor Arena on the 21st of February, transforming the space into an intimate live music venue for one unforgettable night.
Centre Court Sounds is proud to partner with Mānuka Phuel. Piper-Heidsieck Champagne also joins as a luxury partner. Rounding out the lineup, Steinlager joins as another partner.
Flamingo Pier
Joining the iconic Kiwi pair SACHI, Sydney-based electronic duo Bag Raiders and five-piece alt-rock group NO CIGAR – will be music collective Flamingo Pier (DJ Set), breakout dance powerhouse Bontempo and multi-talented radio host and DJ Sin.
Born in New Zealand and formed in London, Flamingo Pier is a globally recognised dance act at the forefront of contemporary electronic music, blending house, disco, funk, and jazz with live instrumentation and electronic production.
The trio – Luke Walker, Dom Jones, and Brad Craig – first gained international attention through releases on Kitsuné and Soundway Records, with their music featured on BBC Radio 1, KEXP, and Netflix, and praised by Rolling Stone as “dancefloor legends.”
Their releases have topped charts, surpassed millions of streams, taken them to major festivals and sold-out shows across Europe, the US, and New Zealand, and sold out. For Centre Court Sounds, Flamingo Pier will perform as a duo, with Luke and Dom delivering their signature joyful, high-energy live show.
Bonnie, or Bontempo
Bonnie, or Bontempo – which translates to “good times” – lives by the music motto “there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure”, and is known for flouting the norm. Her sets are a captivating, dynamic trip through a range of genres, which has made her a favourite for dancers across the nation during her six years of DJing.
Bontempo has performed at many of Aotearoa’s most esteemed events, with sets at R&A, Splore, Flamingo Pier, Two Minds Festival, R&V, Baseline, and Le Currents, to name a few. Her vast music knowledge is evident in her sets, and her ability to connect to the audience and create a collective energy is unparalleled.
Sin
Co-host of George FM Drive, New Zealand’s leading dance and electronic radio show, Sin is a key figure in New Zealand’s dance music scene and a trusted voice in electronica.
Her reputation as a selector has seen her perform at major festivals including Electric Avenue, Rhythm & Vines, Homegrown, Hidden Valley and Hidden Lakes – including Boiler Room sets – and share stages with global heavyweights such as Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Solardo, Ewan McVicar and Eli Brown.
Her sound has taken her from Fiji’s Your Paradise to international stages in Perth, Miami, the UK and Europe, with standout moments including a four-date Australian tour in 2024 and a six-show UK and European run in 2025 featuring a sold-out headline show at Brixton Jamm and festival slots at Boomtown and Liquicity.
Known for building high-energy, dancefloor-first sets spanning house, techno and rave-inspired heaters, Sin brings an electrifying presence to the Centre Court Sounds lineup.
Positioned in the heart of late summer – that sweet spot where the weather is warm and the pace of life hasn’t fully accelerated – Centre Court Sounds is designed for guests seeking a final escape before autumn arrives, blending premium live music with a relaxed, sun-soaked atmosphere.
The Manuka Dr Arena will undergo a full transformation, with lush greenery, resort-style landscaping, turf underfoot, and intimate design elements reshaping the iconic venue’s boutique summer festival setting.
Leading brands will activate across the venue with curated food, bars, tasting experiences, and premium lounges – elevating Centre Court Sounds into one of the country’s standout hospitality-led music events.
