Kydis Watts

Community Spirit & Rangatahi Talent Shine at The Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Overcoming unexpected obstacles on the night, the recent fundraiser gig at The Leigh Sawmill Cafe turned out to be a resounding success, raising significant funds to kickstart recording for…

While Kydis already had a fully finished track ready to submit for the Play It Strange Junior Songwriting Competition, his creative intuition told him otherwise. He was so deeply in love with the vision for Makaurau that he knew it…

The spark for Makaurau arrived unexpectedly during an ordinary day at school. Kydis heard his close friend and fellow boarder, Sam, reciting his whānau’s tauparapara. Where others heard tradition, Kydis heard something deeper—he heard the profound love and connection in…

Kydis and Tāwai will perform their new single ‘Makaurau’ this weekend for the whānau and friends of Tipene. They will also perform some covers with their school band ‘River’

Kydis will showcase his multi-instrumentalist talents switching instruments throughout the performances…

Kydis has an upcoming gig at the iconic and historical Leigh Sawmill Cafe! Performing on the stage that launched many succesful and loved NZ musicians over the last 35 years. The Guiness brothers are still creating a hip and safe…