Bio

Founded in 1993, Strike! is a high energy drumming group made up of New Zealand’s most outstanding percussionists. Strike! combines elements of theatre, dance, invention and rhythmic intricacy to create powerful and imaginative productions.

Strike! is committed to working with New Zealand composers, as well as creating its own works. They are often invited to collaborate with other musicians or performers, from dancers to symphony orchestras, DJs to circus performers.

Strike! has created is own classical crossover audience, extending their understanding of percussive based music and movement. With its mix of musical influences – Pacific, classical and contemporary – combined with the movement and theatrical presentation Strike! is unique in its presentation of percussion music.

Their first album Strike: New Zealand Percussion Music, released on the Morrison Trust label, won the Tui for the best classical album at the NZ Music Awards in 2001.

Strike: Sketches is their second album. Sketches features compositions from its seven strong collective; Murry Hickman, Sam Minns, Leni Sulusi, Tom Pierard, Tim Whitta, Takumi Motokawa and Erynne Gleeson and three tracks by Gareth Farr.

Band Members:
Murry Hickman
Sam Minns
Leni Sulusi
Tom Pierard
Tim Whitta
Takuma Motokawa
Erynne Gleeson
Gareth Farr
Stephanie