Beehive
Beehive
Songs written over a decade of journeys on the road, and recorded live inside a Beehive Studio. Beehive is an internationally acclaimed ensemble bringing together musicians from New Zealand, Czechia, Sweden and France. Created by New Zealand composer and multi-instrumentalist Jono Heyes, the project draws inspiration from his encounters, stories and musical traditions gathered across continents.
Blending folk, jazz, chamber music and global influences, Beehive's music travels from the steppes of Mongolia to the rhythms of Cuba, woven together through original compositions and a distinctive acoustic sound.
Press
"Comes together in a brilliance that you don't find very often."
-Sarah Ward, Jazz FM (UK)
"What is striking is the acoustic naturalness of the whole..."
-Rumore (Italy)
"Here a musician travels through the world with an open heart and a mystical sense."
-Global Sounds (Switzerland)
Highlights
The Beehive EnsembleJono Heyes (New Zealand)
Composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Creator of Beehive and the first New Zealand artist to reach the World Music Charts Europe Top 10 twice.
Trevor Coleman (New Zealand)
Piano, trumpet, melodica, vocals. Multi-instrumentalist, composer and three-time Emmy Award nominee whose work spans music, film and international collaborations.
Petr Tichý (Czechia)
Double bass, vocals. Czech Music Academy Anděl Award nominee and member of the acclaimed duo HLASkontraBAS. Widely recognised as one of Czechia's leading contemporary bassists, with recordings and projects spanning jazz, world music and contemporary composition.
Anna Štěpánová (Czechia)
Violin, vocals. Versatile violinist active across classical, contemporary and cross-cultural performance, bringing a distinctive lyrical voice to the ensemble.
Edouard Heilbronn (France)
Guitar, percussion, vocals. Guitarist and composer drawing on flamenco, Mediterranean and world music traditions.
Julia Stringer (Sweden)
Vocals. Singer and performer whose rich vocal textures contribute to Beehive's unique international sound.
Pavel Nowak (Czechia)
Percussion, vocals. Percussionist experienced in diverse rhythmic traditions and intercultural music collaborations.
We Love
World Music Festivals
Folk Festivals
Jazz Festivals
Arts Centres
Theatre Venues
Listening-Room Concert Series
Cultural Exchange Programmes
Contact
Jono Heyes
[email protected]
+420 773 941 417
Full press kit, hi-resolution images, technical rider and stage plot available on request.
Songs written over a decade of journeys on the road, and recorded live inside a Beehive Studio. Beehive is an internationally acclaimed ensemble bringing together musicians from New Zealand, Czechia, Sweden and France. Created by New Zealand composer and multi-instrumentalist Jono Heyes, the project draws inspiration from his encounters, stories and musical traditions gathered across continents.
Blending folk, jazz, chamber music and global influences, Beehive's music travels from the steppes of Mongolia to the rhythms of Cuba, woven together through original compositions and a distinctive acoustic sound.
Press
"Comes together in a brilliance that you don't find very often."
-Sarah Ward, Jazz FM (UK)
"What is striking is the acoustic naturalness of the whole..."
-Rumore (Italy)
"Here a musician travels through the world with an open heart and a mystical sense."
-Global Sounds (Switzerland)
Highlights
- First New Zealand act to reach the Top 10 of the World Music Charts Europe twice
- Supported by Creative New Zealand
- International ensemble featuring musicians from New Zealand, Czechia, Sweden and France
- Performances at leading European venues and festivals including Jazz Dock (Prague), WorldFest Czech Republic and TheaterRuine St. Pauli (Dresden)
The Beehive EnsembleJono Heyes (New Zealand)
Composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Creator of Beehive and the first New Zealand artist to reach the World Music Charts Europe Top 10 twice.
Trevor Coleman (New Zealand)
Piano, trumpet, melodica, vocals. Multi-instrumentalist, composer and three-time Emmy Award nominee whose work spans music, film and international collaborations.
Petr Tichý (Czechia)
Double bass, vocals. Czech Music Academy Anděl Award nominee and member of the acclaimed duo HLASkontraBAS. Widely recognised as one of Czechia's leading contemporary bassists, with recordings and projects spanning jazz, world music and contemporary composition.
Anna Štěpánová (Czechia)
Violin, vocals. Versatile violinist active across classical, contemporary and cross-cultural performance, bringing a distinctive lyrical voice to the ensemble.
Edouard Heilbronn (France)
Guitar, percussion, vocals. Guitarist and composer drawing on flamenco, Mediterranean and world music traditions.
Julia Stringer (Sweden)
Vocals. Singer and performer whose rich vocal textures contribute to Beehive's unique international sound.
Pavel Nowak (Czechia)
Percussion, vocals. Percussionist experienced in diverse rhythmic traditions and intercultural music collaborations.
We Love
World Music Festivals
Folk Festivals
Jazz Festivals
Arts Centres
Theatre Venues
Listening-Room Concert Series
Cultural Exchange Programmes
Contact
Jono Heyes
[email protected]
+420 773 941 417
Full press kit, hi-resolution images, technical rider and stage plot available on request.
