WOMAD 2012 welcomed 40 groups spanning 20 countries to the beautiful TSB Bowl Of Brooklands and Brooklands Park.
The programme for WOMAD New Zealand 2012 featured the Master Drummers of Burundi, whose early ‘80s performance inspired the first WOMAD festival in 1982, held in the UK.
2012 also marked the 30th anniversary of WOMAD internationally, and the eighth WOMAD NZ held at the stunning New Plymouth site.
As well as 30 hours of music over the seven stages, WOMAD New Zealand 2012 featured artists in conversation, Taste the World – hosted by Masterchef runner-up Jax, artist workshops, a global village, sustainable village, Kidzone and the option to camp at the adjacent racecourse.
