“We’ve got some pretty crazy international headliners with Quavo - one of the biggest rappers in the world right now so pretty excited to have him in Tauranga and another feather in the Bay Dreams cap.”
Burrows said he had received great feedback about Wharepai Domain as the new venue.
“It’s beautiful with all the trees around the outskirts and then also we’ve got a nice zone in under the trees.
“We’ve had a couple of events there already this week with L.A.B and Dire Straits and people just love the venue.”
Burrows said they were getting everything ready for the artists and changing the venue around from previous shows, including branding and lights.
He advised festivalgoers to “get in early”.
“Stay safe and look after your friends. It’s going to be a hot one so stay hydrated.”
Road closures
Information on the Tauranga City Council website says Hamilton Street will be closed from 6am today until 1am on January 4.
Cameron Road between Wharf St and Brown St and parts of Hamilton St and Harington St will also be closed from 10.30am tomorrow until 1am on January 4.
Megan Wilson is a health and general news reporter for the Bay of Plenty Times and Rotorua Daily Post. She has been a journalist since 2021.