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New Zealand may have lost to Australia in the opening game of the Rugby league world cup - but all is not lost for Aotearoa. Today on Almost Radio we are stepping outside the safe warmth of our indie rock roots and we dive into the electronic dance scene of New Zealand.

Liam K. Swiggs is The Don of The Big Fresh Collective, and has been curating, producing, and featuring in FOOTMAHI compilations for almost a decade. October marks the release of FOOTMAHI WORLD CUP 2026, and also Liam's final hurrah at the helm of BFC.

FOOTMAHI WORLD CUP 2026 features over 50 artists from across the motu, and is a testament to the love and effort that Liam has poured into various Footmahi's across the years. It cannot be overstated the hard work and love behind Big Fresh Collective - and in Liam's words -

"I was just sick of sleeping on peoples couches after a gig."

We managed to jam a whole lot of good stuff into this interview, including a hot prediction for the Rugby League World Cup winner for 2026. I had a great time chatting to Liam, and was laughing the entire time. Thank you mate!

Make sure to go and listen to FOOTMAHI WORLD CUP 2026 on SoundCloud or bandcamp, and buy the album!

As always - Up the Wahs, go Kiwi.