Known throughout New Zealand as an incredibly versatile bass-player and musical collaborator, Mike abandoned the corporate lawyer world for life in a punk hardcore band before playing and recording with The Brunettes, Dimmer, Pluto, Reb Fountain, The Bads, Anna Coddington, Anika Moa, Mulholland, Tim Finn, Nightchoir, SJD and Tami Neilson. Mike also continues to try to find time to compose music, alongside his role as Director of Member Services NZ.