Live Nation's Ones To Watch returns to San Fran

Pōneke artists Debt Club, First Reserve and Dillon Jo join the emerging artist showcase at Cuba Street's San Fran.

By Pita Tāmati·June 9, 2026·3 min read

San Fran on Cuba Street hosts the Ones To Watch showcase on 25 June.

Live Nation's Ones To Watch returns to Pōneke when it takes over Cuba Street's San Fran on Thursday 25 June, bringing a fresh lineup of Kiwi rising stars to the latest instalment of the showcase.

Joining the bill are Wellington artists Debt Club, First Reserve and Dillon Jo, each bringing a distinctive sound. Debt Club's debut single Soft Punch has already racked up more than 200,000 streams.

Live Nation NZ general manager Sarah-Jane Murray said Wellington had "the deepest emerging music scene in the country right now" and Ones To Watch was "the cheapest ticket of the year to see what's coming next."

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