Beat Rhythm Fashion

Beat Rhythm Fashion are a Wellington post-punk band formed in 1980 by brothers Dan and Nino Birch (who had grown up in Hong Kong). They were part of the “Terrace Scene” (centred on large, old flats near Victoria University). After signing with Mike Alexander’s Bunk label, they released three well-received singles — but a projected move to Australia failed to eventuate and an August 1982 gig at Wellington’s Clyde Quay Tavern was their last in New Zealand until the band reformed for new recordings in 2019.

Dan Birch passed away in 2011.

In 2019, Nino Birch reformed BRF with Caroline Easther and Failsafe Record's Rob Mayes taking on bass duties, releasing the album Tenterhook, and playing live shows in New Zealand.
Their next album 'Critical Mass' is scheduled for early 2024 release