Live at Neck Of The Woods
30 November 2024
Live Music Review by Music Journalist: Paul Marshall
Theia at The Others Way Music Festival
Having attended more live shows than Gordon Ramsay has recipes, I’ve seen it all—from the painstakingly meticulous to the gloriously chaotic. As a songwriter and musician with an ear for just about every genre under the sun, it was no surprise that tonight’s lineup at The Other Way festival served up something for everyone. In fact, it was nothing short of a sonic smorgasbord, a carefully curated feast of aural sculpting that tantalised every sense.
Theia
Theia doesn’t just step onto a stage—she invades it, transforms it, and leaves it burning with her signature blend of avant-garde pop and blistering vulnerability. Last night at Neck Of the Woods, she delivered a performance that blurred the line between concert and catharsis, proving once again why she’s one of New Zealand’s most daring and enigmatic artists.
The room pulsed with energy as the crowd absorbed her lyrics—sharp, unflinching dissections of love, power, and identity.
What makes Theia so captivating live is her refusal to conform. Her sound bends genres—alt-pop, electronica, and emo all collide in a controlled chaos that feels utterly her own. Between tracks, her candid banter revealed an artist deeply connected to her audience, unafraid to share both triumphs and struggles.
Theia is more than a pop artist—she’s a disruptor, a force of nature carving her own path through the music landscape. Live, she’s magnetic, challenging you to feel, think, and let go all at once. If you haven’t experienced Theia yet, fix that immediately. You’re not just missing a performance; you’re missing a revelation.
Theia announces to the audience “This is called freak” as she graced the stage with an electrifying style that could only be described as Andy Pandy on a technicolor acid trip—a kaleidoscope of playful chaos and edgy brilliance. Theia was on my must see list and she didn't disappoint.
Reviewer: Paul Marshall
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