Star Time
Wellington's own 10-piece Afrobeat Jazz powerhouse, Star Time, have been setting the
city's dancefloors on fire since their debut at the 2024 Wellington Jazz Festival.
Their contagious on-stage energy and personality quirks tend to leave audience
members stunned and begging for more, not to mention the urge to dance at their shows is
stronger than life itself. Rhythms hit like fireworks, locking hips and feet into motion whether
you planned to move or not. Star Time doesn’t just play a show, they unleash a euphoric,
full-body experience that lingers long after the final note. The collective passion of the audience becomes an integral, unforgettable part of the band's afrobeat jazz experience.
Featuring some familiar faces you may recognise from the Cuba Street busker
sensations Mel Stevenson, as well as various other projects in Wellington, Star Time is an all
new emergence, linking with the experiences of fellow African musicians Francois Judah
(lead vocals) and Modi Shemmi (percussion).
