
About
Mak Nova is a rapper, producer, and performance artist whose name has become synonymous with high-energy, electrifying live experiences. Based in Santa Cruz, CA, she is a gender-expansive creative force with undeniable star power, known for transforming any venue—from intimate clubs to festival main stages—into a packed dance floor. A rising heavyweight on the West Coast scene, Mak Nova has built an impressive resume of live performances. She has become a fixture at the Joshua Tree Music Festival, performing three times and culminating her journey with a coveted Saturday night headlining slot. Her magnetic stage presence has also led her to share the stage with true legends of the craft, including support dates for George Clinton, Myka 9, and The Jungle Brothers. Whether performing solo or with her full live ensemble, Mak Nova delivers a show that is as visually captivating as it is sonically powerful. She stands as a boldly original voice in modern hip-hop, inviting every audience member to not just watch the show, but to be part of the celebration.
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SHOWS 2026
​Funk Night Residency!
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month @
The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz, CA
8-11pm
Upcoming: Tues, April 14th
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Sat, May 30th: @ The Crepe Place
Special Weekend Show
Santa Cruz, CA
8pm
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Fri, June 19th: @ The Crepe Place
Special Weekend Show
Santa Cruz, CA
8pm



