BIGSOUND Artist Profile: Tiki Taane

Hometown: Papamoa Beach, NZ

Short description of your band and your music: One man band looping.

Has the party side of the music industry been all you were hoping for so far in your career? No.

What is the best thing that's happened to you/your band so far? Surviving 24 years of playing music.

Are your ambitions mainly artistic or commercial? Artistic first and foremost.

Is your music best rendered in the studio or the live realm? Both.

If you could have any act past or present join you on your next tour who would you tap? Hendrix, Bob Marley, Jeff Buckley.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? I'm open to whatever happens.

What acts are you looking forward to checking out at the BIGSOUND showcase? Everyone on Thursday.

Why should people come and see you from amongst the many cool bands at BIGSOUND? There ain't many doing it how I do.