OPTIMUS GRYME @ EAST ST, NELSON | 14.02.2026

Schedule

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

East St. | Nelson, NE

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🔥 On Friday 14 February, East St goes deep, dark, and heavy. 🎶
We’re bringing one of Aotearoa’s true underground pioneers to Nelson for a special headliner night — Optimus Gryme, live and loud at East St.
💥 Passion is the driving force behind Charlie B, better known as Optimus Gryme, as he relentlessly follows his dreams in the pursuit of music.
🎤 Back in 1994, he started a hip hop group with his mates, rapping in schoolyards and talent quests. By 2001, he was performing to thousands — his set time sandwiched between Che Fu and King Kapisi, rapping over beats made on a borrowed computer.
🤝 It was here Charlie crossed paths with Billy Fluid, widely regarded as Aotearoa’s best freestyle MC. This meeting saw Charlie focus on beat production while Billy took centre stage on the mic.

📺 In 2008, they joined forces with DJ Funkshun to host ROLL TV — NZ’s only nationwide TV show dedicated 100% to Drum & Bass.
📰 Charlie went on to become Drum & Bass editor at INFUSION Magazine and host the NZ Electronic Show on KIWI FM.

📀 In 2009, he made history by releasing New Zealand’s first-ever Dubstep 12”, followed by a solo album and official remixes for Shapeshifter, Shihad, Six60, Tiki Taane, and Dub FX.
🎪 Over the years he played 1000+ shows, appearing at NZ’s biggest festivals including Homegrown, Rhythm & Vines, and Northern Bass.

⏸️ After a well-earned hiatus in 2018, he returned in 2020 with his DNB EP Welcome to the Streets.
Even after more than two decades in the game, Charlie still feels like he’s only scratching the surface.
🚀 Don’t miss what’s coming next.
🔊 Optimus Gryme slamming the system at East St, supported by local legends:
🎧 ELUSIV
🎧 NIL TRACE
🎧 PRESK
🎶 Dubstep | Drum & Bass | UKG 🚀
📍 East St, Nelson
🕘 9:00pm – 3:00am
🎟️ $20 Early Bird | $30 tickets available now @ totally-chonkers-collective.7am
🚨 Get in quick — this one’s going to be huge.
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East St., 8 Church St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand, Nelson

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