Mapatazi

“MAPATAZI is a glittering, blistering onslaught of rock: an electric guitar orchestra of 21 local women of all skill levels taking over the back room of the Launceston Men’s Workers Club in a joyously shambolic affair with an infectious sense of fun.”

Asher Warren, The Conversation 2021

Mapatazi (yes, it’s pronounced ‘Map o’ Tassie’) is an all girl/women enmasse onslaught of electric guitars and basses. Community-spirited, yet professional in outcome, Mapatazi celebrates female power in the male-dominated music arena.

Mapatazi is not a band - it is a project that is designed to take place in different towns, always with local musicians of all ages and all skill levels.

Concert features all original instrumental music with hints of ambient washes, heavy metal riffs and anything in-between.

Costumes are gold and silver - precious and valuable - to highlight our worthiness in the world.

The first version of Mapatazi took place in Launceston, lutruwita/Tasmania as part of Ten Days on the Island.

We are now planning more chapters in different locations for 2025.

NEWS OF THE DAY!

2024 is the year to prepare for the next chapter.

Thanks to Arts Tasmania for supporting this adventure.

Karlin Love & Rose are currently composing new works to be performed; Rose is working with two young musicians from Youth Arc (youth centre) to compose a piece; new costume elements are being designed and created by seamstresses at Be Hers in nipaluna/Hobart.

We are currently looking for festivals/events to be part of in 2025 where local electric guitarists & bass players will be invited to rehearse and create a performance of all original instrumental material.

Can’t wait!