Kimbra performs at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne. Photo / supplied
The 10th anniversary Rhythm and Vines music festival lived up to expectations as 30,000 people welcomed 2013 with fireworks - eventually - at the biggest New Year event in the country.
The impressive music line-up was a reward for many who had travelled the distance to Gisborne, with 8000 people
camping on-site and a further 14,000 at Baywatch campgrounds.
Kiwi darling Ruby Frost took the Rhythm stage early on the final evening, impressing the crowds with a range of electric pop ballads in a silver space suit.
The 25-year-old said this was the third time she had played at Rhythm and Vines and the festival had become part of her summer ritual.
"The first time we played we camped out here. The festival has really helped me grow musically, allowing better time slots for people to hear the music.''
