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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 14 MIN

Tusekah: Kiwi musician reveals how she got to open for Olivia Dean

from The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin · host Newstalk ZB

Kiwi singer Tusekah's been building up a reputation as one to watch, and it seems like some other major artists have taken notice. She's supported a range of notable artists including PJ Morton, Deva Mahal, and Olivia Dean on tour. She says opening for Olivia Dean represented a lot of firsts for her, and she revealed that getting the gig was just a matter of reaching out and staying persistent.  "It was just really surreal - and then the support that I got from her audience was amazing as well, so I'm super grateful to have had that opportunity."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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