20 October 2023 - 0 Comments

Mirage is one of the youngest reggae bands emerging in Aotearoa. Lead singer Ben Horlock (Ngati Porou / Ngāi Te Rangi) is 20 years old, bass player Jahvyn Douglas (Ngāi Te Rangi) is 18, and Benji Seiuli  on drums/keys (Samoa / Aotearoa) is 19. Mirage are an exciting fresh sounding three-piece reggae band, watch this space!

Mirage have been doing the mahi, in their home studio near Tauranga producing their debut single He Whakakitenga Mou. They created their unique sound, by blending a mix of reggae, electronic, and rock, The track was written by lead singer Ben, who says "it’s ok to have your freedom, be on your own, and to live your own life not someone else’s life", this was a "revelation". Jahvyn is fluent in Te Reo and translates the group’s tracks into Māori.

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Mirage was formed only 9 months ago, but the band members are no strangers to performing, by headlining on some of New Zealand's - summer festivals and opening for international acts. Ben headlined Mt Tunes Festival with Coterie and Lime Cordiale early this year. He has also performed at the Waihi Beach Summer Music Festival twice, The International Tattoo Festival, and headlined his own Bay of Plenty Tour with a sold out show at the Jam Factory in early 2023. The band also recently opened for Corrella on their final show of the Road from 26 tour at the Kingslander.

Despite not having officially released any tracks, to date, Mirage have amassed a strong online following on Instagram and a growing fanbase on Facebook. The band released photos, covers, shorts, and reels for 9 months. The covers have been liked and shared online by the likes of Nesian Mystik, Kora and Coterie.

In true guerrilla fashion the group have also recently caught the attention of an international reggae icon and revered national reggae group with potential features on some of their tracks. Stay tuned for more details as these collaborations are finalised. More tracks are in the pipeline, with all due for release in 2024.

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