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Join Jaden for the final HBDJ Weekly Update. Reflect on the past year's growth, new weekend availability for gigs, and the exciting transition to monthly updates.

Catch up on the latest from HBDJ in our Week 52 update! Reflecting on an incredible year, local gigs, a sunny Pilot Bay car rig session, and upcoming events including the Opus & Friends Promo and a Halloween Drag Night at Miss Gee’s.

HBDJ Weekly Update - Week 50: Celebrating New Beginnings! A New Chapter Begins Hey there! Another week has flown by. Behind the scenes, a lot has been happening. Both of us have been transitioning into new jobs over the past month. As we step into the new year, we should be fully settled into our new roles. My new position opens up every Friday and Saturday, which means more opportunities to get out and DJ! I’m excited about this change. Plus, I now have a structured roster,

Discover HBDJ’s Week 48 recap, featuring Opus’ farewell headline show, the thrilling Astrolabe DJs Battle, and the bittersweet final open decks in Tauranga. Celebrate local music talent and upcoming events in this weekly update.

Something exciting is coming this November! Catch up on HBDJ's latest progress, plus new merch drops from Detritus Designs.

HBDJ Week 46 Update, Final Open Decks. And what we've been upto the past week

Stay updated with Homebrewed DJs in Week 43! From a lively night at Rita’s to exciting upcoming gigs and our first double booking milestone, discover the latest happenings and future plans in the Bay of Plenty music scene.

HBDJ Weekly Update Week 39: Homebrewed's Ltd company transition is complete, a recap of Rita's, upcoming Open Decks on 18 July, and a sneak peek at what's coming next.

After working the Te Puke High School Ball, we were reminded that being a great school ball DJ has very little to do with just “playing bangers” — and everything to do with reading the room, understanding boundaries, and creating an experience that feels inclusive, safe, and unforgettable.

Weekly HBDJ update - Week 37 featuring July Open Decks highlights, Rita’s recap, a personal mix drop, and reflections on the importance of grassroots venues in NZ.

HBDJ Weekly Update Week 36 recaps another successful Open Decks event and looks ahead to upcoming gigs at Rita's.

HBDJ Weekly Update Week 35 featuring Crown Control set releases and preparations for June Open Decks in Tauranga.

HBDJ Weekly Update Week 34 featuring Crown Control at Cornerstone, UK garage, hard techno, drum and bass, and another huge night for Homebass NZ.

HBDJ Weekly Update Week 33 featuring Crown Control event planning and the latest Homebrewed merch from Detritus Designs.

Whether you’re brand new, finding your feet, or just looking for a supportive space to play music publicly, Open Decks Tauranga is about community first, skills and confidence follow naturally.

HBDJ Week 32, Crown Control prep, Kelvin 373, and late nights in Mount Maunganui.

HBDJ Weekly Update Week 27 featuring opening for HYAN at Totara Street, Mount Tavern DJ set, and cyclone conditions in Tauranga.

HBDJ Weekly Update Week 26 featuring Totara Street with HYAN, upcoming school ball DJ, and new Open Decks sets on YouTube.

Homebrewed DJ’s weekly update: the Country Hoe Down went off with line dancing, bull riding, and big country vibes! Next up — Taste on Oct 25 and The Final Shift Labour Day event at Voodoo Lounge, Tauranga.

Hey everyone, Welcome to Week 1 of the HBDJ Weekly Update! This week, we want to give a huge shout-out to the crew at The Voodoo Lounge...