IVY

From the southern shadows of Ōtepoti, IVY has emerged with something rare: a sound that aches, soars, and pulses with the weight of everything unsaid. Five musicians, sharp with intent and unafraid to feel deeply, have quietly become one of the most arresting live acts in Aotearoa. Dark, intricate, and cinematic, IVY’s music lives in the space between grief and euphoria – where interesting compositions flirt with pop hooks, and poetic lyrics cut through the noise like a flare in the fog. At its heart is a voice that doesn’t just sing, but haunts.

In just two years, IVY have carved out a name for themselves across New Zealand stages and festivals – from Burning Horse to Snow Machine, Southern Sounds to a sold-out South Island tour. Their performance with the 26-piece Dunedin Youth Orchestra at the Dunedin Arts Festival was a spine-tingling apex: a full original set, orchestrated by Anthony Ritchie and Maddy Parkins-Craig, that left the room breathless and glowing.

With over 300,000 streams, 10,000+ ticket sales, and SRN’s 2024 People’s Choice Award under their belt, IVY aren’t just “one to watch” – they’re the quiet storm rolling in. Their debut album and nationwide tour are on the horizon.

Photo Credit: K. Frost Photography