Ryan Peni
Tuba soloist and creative force reshaping how the world hears low brass.
From concert halls to community stages, his performances fuse technical mastery with cultural depth.
Rooted in Aotearoa and inspired by movement, story, and soul — this is the tuba, reimagined.
ABOUT
From Rotorua beginnings to international stages, Ryan Peni is reshaping the sound of the tuba.
With a fearless approach and deep cultural connection, his performances blend tradition and innovation.
Whether classical, jazz, or funk, Ryan pushes the boundaries of low brass music.
Discover the journey of a musician redefining his instrument’s role in modern sound.
He koha te pūoro mā te katoa ki te whakawhiti.
Latest Release
Experience the sound in motion.
Watch, listen, and feel the tuba reimagined.
Where the breath of the land becomes sound, and the voice of the sky is heard through brass.
Mai i te papa ki te rangi — from the earth to the sky is a sonic journey that bridges traditional Māori soundscapes with modern instrumentation.
The sounds you hear from the haunting spin of the pūrerehua, to the ancestral call of the pūtātara, to the waiata of Pokarekare Ana are created live using : the tuba, and occasionally the ocarina to mimic bird calls.
The only exception is the use of a pre-recorded drum loop, added to ground the rhythm and carry the energy forward.
mai i te papa ki te rangi - from the earth to the sky
SOCIALS
Upcoming events
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Aurora Festival - Burnside High School and The Aurora Centre
20 - 23 August 2025
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Nelson City Brass - Soloist - The Last Night of the Proms
6 September 2025
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MusicWorks - Soloist/Tutor - MEFA - Music Ensemble Festival Aotearoa - Wellington.
16 - 19 September 2025
Testimonials
Contact / kia ora
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