The bi-annual YAMI Sounz Summit, held at the Lake Wanaka Centre, is an incredible convergence of established and emerging talent. It has to be attended to be fully appreciated just what a unique and inspiring weekend this is. 2021 was no different with Tutors including Adam Fuhr, Alex Turnbull, Anderson Rocio, Ash Wallace, Barnaby Weir, Bella Kalolo Cary Caldwell, Cath Anderson, Daimon Schwalger aka The Nomad, Damien Vaughan, David Ridler, Dean Cameron, Delaney Davidson, Deva Mahal, Dylan Pellett, Isaac Bell, Jimi Walters, Kylie Price, Lee Prebble, Mat Doyle, Miharo Gregory, Mike Hall. Ned Ngatae, P Digsss, Pete Stevenson, Rodney Hewson, Sam Trevethick, Seamus Johnson, Troy Kingi, and Martine Harding. Friendships were forged, collaberations were initiated, unique performances were witnessed, and everyone came away enriched from the whole experience. Better Than Nothing were able to get a set in just before Shapeshifter & Friends took to the stage. A jam and soundcheck with Seamus from Sea Mouse was sounding epic, but we'll have to unveil that at another time!