If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerised by the fire spinners just beyond the dancefloor, or completely lost in the visual energy of a late-night doof, you need to know about Cosmic Weave.
Michael Todd is one of the founders and organisers of Auckland Fire & Flow, the community keeping the fire and flow arts alive in Tāmaki Makaurau. Cosmic Weave is his own artist project, and after years spent honing his craft and giving back to the flow community, cosmicweave.co.nz is where it all comes together: his individual artistry, his technical prop manipulation, and a deep respect for fire safety.
What Michael is building goes right to the heart of our culture. A heavy rig and a massive lineup are essential, sure, but it’s the flow artists who physically map the music and lift that collective energy once the sun goes down. They turn a set into something you can see and feel.
The best part is that this is not a spectator sport. Auckland Fire & Flow hold regular gatherings, and they are open to anyone curious enough to pick up a set of poi and have a go. Everyone is welcome at these gatherings, from seasoned spinners with years of experience to those who have never picked up a prop before. You are sure to find someone eager to guide you and share their knowledge.
So if you’re an event organiser hunting for a performer to light up your next gathering, a first-timer wanting to learn, or just a fellow raver keen to back a local artist pushing the boundaries of visual flow, this is one to get behind.
Head to cosmicweave.co.nz to check out Michael’s work, support a serious local talent, and see what he’s weaving together next.