Mr Meaty Boy

When we first saw Mr Meaty Boy on the decks, pigtails going crazy as she ripped out a banger of a set, we fell in love. We met her, fell in love again. Cheeky, fun, energetic, kind, sharp, smart. Leading out an epic project Te Wa, a project that will provide space and inspiration in the Christchurch arst landscape into the future.

Mr Meaty Boy is the one.

🎧 DJ Profile: Mr Meaty Boy

Bea—known on decks as Mr Meaty Boy—is a hyper-masculine persona with a mischievous edge. A multidisciplinary artist of Ngāti Porou and Ngāpuhi whakapapa, Bea operates at the powerful intersection of music, theatre, education, and nightlife. The name “Mr Meaty Boy” was originally coined as a satirical poke at the male-dominated DJ landscape—and nods cheekily to the burger joint from the cult film Eagle vs Shark  

🌀 The Sound & Style

• A master of alternative/experimental club, Mr Meaty Boy blends elements of rave-era techno, booty bass, deconstructed club, ghetto-tech, and cerebral breaks.

• They describe their own sound as “techno, but like, brown or BIPOC or queer peoples have made the music”—a reflection of embodied identity within each track vice.com.

• Influences include icons like Erykah Badu, Tirzah, and Rick Rubin—musicians and producers who defy genre boundaries  

🌍 Roots & Venues

• Born out of Wellington's creative energy, Bea later migrated to Christchurch, which they describe as their “music home”—a city of both darkness and creative light

• They regularly play in Christchurch’s underground nocturnal scenes and have performed at iconic events such as Flux (e.g. Meaty Boy Monday nights with intimate B2B sets)

🔥 Recent Gigs & Projects

• In early 2025, they delivered a fierce B2B performance with Keepsakes at HAVEN INTL events in Christchurch

• Featured on Christchurch’s RDU 98.5FM’s “Guest List” series—produced with NZ On Air and spotlighting local acts

🤝 Community & Education

• Cofounder and educator behind Routine Magic, a DJ programme made in collaboration with MAINZ, designed for Māori, Pasifika, BIPOC, and queer artists.

• The pilot course sparked strong demand and visibility, with the next round scheduled for October in Christchurch vice.com.

🌟 Why They Matter

• Diversity champion: Actively challenges the norm, advocating for equitable representation in the scene by bringing BIPOC and queer talent into club line-ups .

• Creative and cultural resonance: By drawing inspiration from personal whakapapa and places like Gisborne, Bea’s sets resound with authenticity, vulnerability, and cultural pride vice.com.

• Versatility & energy: Whether it's darkroom techno, festival carnage, or basement ragers, Mr Meaty Boy brings unpredictable energy, humour, and intelligence to dance floors across Aotearoa.

🔗 Follow the flavour

• Facebook: Mr Meaty Boy – catch upcoming gigs and collabs

• SoundCloud: mrmeatyboy – experimental edits, club-ready tracks, and more

Warning: sets may induce bouts of uncontrollable dancing, cheeky grins, and full-on meat sweats. Aotearoa’s underground might never be the same.