Master Frank Fu · Gideon Voon & Corey Friedlander · Hitokiri

Master Frank Fu, Gideon Voon & Corey Friedlander bring the Auckland edition of the set they’ll take to Nivara Lounge in Hamilton the night before Homegrown — your chance to see the full show early, loud, and up close.

Master Frank Fu

Their take on heavy music is fast, technical and physical, built around martial‑arts‑influenced movement, sharp timing and a sense that the stage itself is part of the instrument. With players drawn from House of Ousey and Stormforge, they don’t just play songs — they put on something you actually watch. This is heavy music delivered with precision, energy and a performance style that’s uniquely theirs.

Gideon Voon & Corey Friedlander (Instru‑Metal)

Voon and Friedlander bring a stripped‑back instrumental intensity: no vocals, no frills, just guitar, drums and intricate arrangements. Their single Ancient Promise will be part of the set, delivering precise riffing, double‑kick patterns and odd‑time grooves.

Corey…