Soaring Collective
Soaring Collective to Deliver Immersive Audio-Visual Experience at Totara Street on August 8
Mount Maunganui, NZ – Prepare for a multi-sensory journey as Soaring Collective takes the stage at Totara Street on Thursday, 8 August 2025. Known for their expansive and emotionally rich soundscapes, the band will debut a new live experience that fuses their signature ambient electronica with immersive visual storytelling and professional lighting design. This performance promises to captivate both ears and eyes offering a powerful synthesis of sound and vision.
Evolving Sound, Expanding Lineup
Originally formed by Tauranga-based artists Cian O Cinnseala and Serge Balmer, Soaring Collective has grown from an intimate electronic duo into a dynamic three-piece ensemble. The lineup now features James Bos on drums and Derek Toner on bass and guitar, adding a new layer of live energy and depth to the group’s atmospheric style. Often described as “the soundtrack to a dream you didn’t know you were having,” their music combines lush electronic textures with introspective live instrumentation, inviting the audience into meditative, cinematic soundscapes.
Special Guests: Amelia McNabb and Red Street
Joining the evening are two standout support acts: Amelia McNabb and Red Street both bringing their unique musical voices to the event.
Amelia McNabb, known for her soulful vocals and minimalist production, will open the night with a set that blends indie folk with ambient pop. Her intimate songwriting and haunting stage presence set the perfect emotional tone for the evening.
Red Street
Red Street may be a newly established band, but each member brings a wealth of musical experience and craftsmanship of their instrument to the forefront. The collaboration of unique sounds from each musician brings a certain richness to the songs. Influenced by many artists such as The Dave Matthews band, Finley Quaye, Ben Harper, Pearl jam, Dave Dobbyn and too many others to name, our songs take a pinch of this and a pinch of that. They are written from the heart, played with passion, and are truly loved by all of us in the band. We hope you grow to love them too.
A Night of Sensory Immersion
With a strong emphasis on collaboration and experimentation, Soaring Collective’s upcoming show promises to be more than just a concert—it’s a curated experience. The integration of custom visual projections and lighting design will transform Totara Street into a living, breathing landscape of sound and light. Whether you're a longtime follower, a fan of ambient, down tempo electronic genres or new to the scene, this is a one-night-only performance not to be missed and promises to be a highlight of the winter music season.
For media inquiries, interviews, or press passes, contact:
Derek Toner 0276923785
derektoner@gmail.com
Follow Soaring Collective:
Facebook: facebook.com/SoaringCollective
Bandcamp: soaringcollective.bandcamp.com
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/soaring-collective
DOORS 8:00PM - R18
