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New photos from the Air New Zealand function!

By Band | 14th March 2016

Here are a couple of live shots from the ‘Hello World’ launch put on by Air New Zealand at Shed 6. This event was tonnes of fun for us. The stage was 6ft high and the production was complete with celebrity speakers, runway models and a fine selection of craft beer and food. Thanks to Phil…

Mid-winter solstice

By Band | 21st June 2015

The shortest day of the year is a great time to have a mid-winter event! We’ve been enjoying the change of season while travelling around playing a variety of balls, awards ceremonies with a wedding or two in-between just to keep us on our toes. Remember that band ‘The Holidaymakers’ from the 80’s? Here’s their…

Paul Howell Photography – Wedding reception at Ohariu Farm

By Band | 6th April 2015 |

Thanks Paul Howell Photography! Click here to view his website

Testimonial – 21 January, 2014 – FMG Xmas function

By Band | 21st January 2014 |

FMG had a country themed Xmas party and hired us. We got themed for the party. Here is the testimonial: Hi Relatives, Definitely happy to send through a reference, you guys were awesome! I keep getting lots of positive comments about the band and, of course the line dancing, from everyone in the office. It’s…

Our bass player Steve is an artist – here is his work

By Band | 24th September 2013 |

Our bass player Steve spends his spare time making posters for our shows – thanks big guy, we really appreciate it! Here is his work for your enjoyment:

Cole & Adrian’s wedding is featured on Stuff.co.nz!

By Band | 27th July 2013 |

Back in February we were the live entertainment choice for Cole & Adrian’s wedding at the Dowse Art Museum, in Lower Hutt. Their wedding was featured on Stuff.co.nz – You can view it by clicking this link. As a wedding band, we often get asked to learn songs for first dances, daddy / daughter dances…

Brand new music!

By Band | 15th March 2013 |

Over the last few months we have been dominating the North Island with Rock Music and Party vibes. You can tell because the entire country is brown with shock, over excitement and all that other good stuff. In January we managed to take the time out of our gigging schedule to record a few new…

Testimonial – 26th January, 2013

By Band | 6th February 2013 |

“The Relatives recently played at our wedding on the 26th of January in beautiful Mapua, Nelson. Two members played three songs during the ceremony, then the whole band played at the reception. We absolutely LOVED them. The music at the ceremony was so perfect and sounded beautiful. They did such an amazing job of the…

Averting the wedding band disaster – pt.3

By Band | 6th February 2013 |

Your guests and playlist By now you have probably chosen your band and are thinking about the rest of your wedding. The last thing you want to worry about is how they are going to deliver on the night. Choosing your first dance Any group will be more than happy to learn your special song…

Testimonial – 25th January, 2013

By Band | 26th January 2013 |

“We recently had the Relatives play at our wedding in the Marlborough Sounds. We can’t express enough how happy we were with them. The tunes they played had all our guests raving about them and we are still having comments about how good they were. Not only did they make our wedding a fantastic night…