Three albums under her belt, the multi-platinum artist returns to the Wakatipu to perform the fifth date on her national 16-date tour.
"I'm looking forward to the Queenstown show. I've played in Queenstown so many times and it gets better every time.
"The crowd's always so funny [here]; a mix of New Zealand people and tourists that walk off the street.
"Auckland crowds are ho-hum. Queenstown crowds are take your top off and dance on tables."
Joining the 27-year-old on this nationwide jaunt is her friend, Anna Coddington, whose recent debut album The Lake saw Anika repaying backing vocal favours after Anna had contributed to both the Stolen Hill and In Swings The Tide albums.
What can fans expect from the Queenstown gig?
"Lots of giggles, rude jokes, drinking, bad rock 'n' roll behaviour . . . not really," she said.
"I have a stunning band and a beautiful support act, Anna Coddington, and we will play angelic music and rid you of your winter blues. Also some covers to get you going.
"I take requests. I'm pretty much a karaoke machine, bro."
Q&A
QT: What did you have for lunch today?
Moa: "Tuna salad with sprouts and leafy greens."
QT: What is your favourite food?
Moa: "Sunday roast, KFC or macaroni and cheese."
QT: What is your favourite spot in Queenstown?
Moa: "I like looking at the scary eels next to the lake with the ducks swimming over them. Freaky."
QT: Who are your role models?
Moa: "Good singer-songwriters. Rugby players (I wouldn't say no if they asked me on a date) and people with common sense."
QT: What was the latest CD you bought?
Moa: "Viva La Vida by Coldplay and I think it's their best yet. Lost is my favourite song."
QT: And the latest DVD?
Moa: "Sex In The City series 1, 2 and 3 . . . I love sex a whole lot more."
QT: What is your favourite way to relax?
Moa: "Sex. Oh, and a glass of red on the deck overlooking the Remarkables."
QT: What winds you up?
Moa: "Airport customs."
QT: What cracks you up?
Moa: "Dogs pooing in front of you and drag queens."
QT: What are you reading at the moment?
Moa: "The Handmaid's Tale by someone or rather. It's good so far."
QT: Do you have a favourite quote you live by?
Moa: "`It's not easy' or `That's all I'm saying'."
QT: If you could do anything, what would it be?
Moa: "Make wine. I love the process and the time and love put into making wine. It's romantic and hearty.'
