Like former-cosmonauts-turned-quartet Comrade Z.
The Nelson-based group was on the radar from the moment a large, straw-filled box arrived at the Otago Festival of the Arts.
Inside was a 1980s model combined television-VHS player, with a VHS video cassette of Comrade Z performances.
"We have fast-earned reputation as loudest East European band," drummer Mikael Ekimov said.
"Many people is enjoying our music from Russian, Serbian, Jewish and Romanian traditions. We play both types of East European music; happy music and sad music."
The show is based around a live radio broadcast, which is relayed - if an operational satellite is available - back to Russia.
"The audience is our live studio audience. Once the satellite is aligned, the on-air sign goes on and we're live," Ekimov said.
The group was in awe of its Dunedin surroundings yesterday and looking forward to exploring the city.
"We understanding from listening carefully to New Zealand public opinion that Dunedin to be excessive hot and sunny. We also looking forward seeing the Soviet era architecture well-known to characterise Octagon region."
Comrade Z performs from Monday to Wednesday at HMNZS Toroa.
