Hoop - Artist Tickets

Hoop is an Auckland-based five-piece indie folk band known for blending Celtic influences with Americana and intimate storytelling. The lineup features Nick Edgar, Al Baxter, Emily Allen, Glenn Coldham, and Rusty Knox. Renowned as curators and regulars of Auckland’s Ministry of Folk (MOF), Hoop plays a vital role in the local folk scene, hosting and co-headlining MOF gigs throughout 2025.

In 2025, Hoop released Wrap Me Up In Winter, a winter-themed mini‑album with eight tracks released on the HOOP imprint. The collection combines social awareness with warm, intimate arrangements—perfect for fans of thoughtful folk that sits quietly at the center of a live room. The band continues to release singles in 2025, including Wrap Me Up In Winter, End Before the Start, Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way, and Rabbit Hole.

Hoop actively tours around Auckland and beyond, with a calendar that highlights their MOF engagements, album release show, and multiple city gigs. They’re known for engaging live performances, storytelling between songs, and a knack for creating communal, sing-along moments in intimate venues.

As you secure your seats to the latest Hoop performances, you’ll find a band that emphasizes accessible, heartfelt storytelling and live navigation through Celtic-tinged folk with Americana heart. For the best way to experience Hoop, follow their MOF-hosted gigs and stay tuned for their 2025 releases. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, non‑flashy approach to indie folk with strong live presence, Hoop is a reliable choice in Auckland’s vibrant folk scene.

Social connections: While public sources don’t list a single official Hoop handle, you can explore their work via Bandcamp (Oblivion EP, 2017) and Apple Music for 2025 releases, plus MOF gig listings and galleries for recent live activity and photos.