south island Kiwi acts like fat freddy's drop, Tahuna Breaks and the black seeds take centre stage Rhythm & Alps Rhythm and Vines' sister festival takes place in the beautiful Cardrona Valley, with the Mt Aspiring National Park as its backdrop. where Wanaka when December 30-January 1 headline acts Shapeshifter, Rudimental, Recloose, David Dallas, @Peace, P-Money, Tahuna Breaks, Concord Dawn, Bulletproof rhythmandalps.co.nz
Kaikoura Summer Sounds
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The iconic stretch of the Kaikoura coastline is treated to an intimate festival showcasing some of Aotearoa's finest artists. where Kaikoura when January 11-12 headline acts The Black Seeds, A Hori Buzz, Tiki Taane (acoustic set), Cornerstone Roots, The Nudge kaikourasummersounds.co.nz
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Rippon Open Air Festival You'll only find New Zealand acts at this festival, which puts profits back into the local community to support music, youth and environmental projects. where Wanaka
February 1 Fat Freddy‘s Drop, The Phoenix Foundation, Ladi6, Die!Die!Die!, Home Brew, Electric Wire Hustle, Kody Nielson ripponfestival.co.nz
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