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Six60 frontman Matiu Walters explains why the band's fighting to play at the iconic venue. Video / Michael Craig / Sky Sport
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Running a safe event is the highest priority for those organising Rhythm and Vines.
Wairarapa's Toast Martinborough cancelled
Organisers announce the event is cancelled this year after weighing up Covid-19 risks.
Alien Weaponry release concert video for Māori Language Week
Waipū-based internationally-successful band release concert video for Māori Language Week.
Shapeshifter and Benee to perform at Christchurch festival
"After one hell of a year, we're looking forward to having something to be excited about".
Auckland's Moon Fest up in air
Organisers trying to work it into diverse Auckland's cultural calendar
How can summer festivals still go ahead?
Can festivals happen given social distancing - or international artists even get in to NZ?
FyreFraud: Seized festival merchandise up for action
The US Marshal Service is putting seized festival merchandise up for auction.
Glitter boobs' naked new venture
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Welcome to level 1: Events, festivals return, tourism sector calls out for continued help
Events and public gatherings can resume as normal as the 100-person cap lifts.
Summer festival tickets snapped up despite lack of lineups
Some of the country's major summer music festivals are nearly sold out.
Coachella reportedly postponed over coronavirus fears
One of the most popular music festivals in the globe reportedly postponed for six months.
Coronavirus: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for first time in 21-year history
Auckland University professor says cancellation is an overreaction.
Coronavirus fears: Lantern Festival in doubt ahead of meeting today
China consul-general calls for calm; says it's a pity events are being cancelled.
Local Focus: International singer adds spark to Christian festival
Lauren Daigle made her NZ debut on Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Europe's biggest winter music fest coming to NZ
Snowboxx blends alpine antics with music and parties and bottomless brunch.
Local Focus: The Kiwi music festival in the middle of nowhere
Popular music festival is a hidden Whanganui gem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Nasty little drug' not seen by New Year drug testers
"We've had not seen anywhere near as much n-ethylpentylone as we were expecting to see."
Last party of the decade: NZ's holiday hotspots this New Year's Eve
Thousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.
9000 festival-goers 'not impressed'
Festival-goers have vented their disappointment after the Falls Festival was cancelled.
Art of Burning Man rises from the ashes in exhibition
New York Times: Monumental art pieces built for the festival normally go up in flames.
'It's got a deep message as well - corporate power on fire'
Daniel Williams dressed up as the fire-struck SkyCity convention centre for Halloween.
Local Focus: Showtime for Tauranga Arts Festival
Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ First to rethink pill testing at music festivals
Several MPs opposed the idea in a public clash over the issue.
Taking Diwali, the festival of lights, on the road
The Auckland Diwali Festival takes place on Oct 12 and 13.
Top women filmmakers miss festival director cut
A step back for an industry that has made steps towards greater gender equality.
Moon Festival set to be the next big cultural event for Auckland
SkyCity pastry chefs will be baking NZ's largest mooncake to celebrate the festival.
The Others Way Festival: Too many bands, not enough time
Comment: Equal parts a homage to indie legends and a nod to up and comers.
Carbon monoxide poisoning blamed in Kiwi's US death
The death at Burning Man of a NZer is suspected to be from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Crowd of 8000 enjoys 63rd Alexandra Blossom Festival
Crowd of 8000 enjoys 63rd Alexandra Blossom Festival. Video / ODT
How Woodstock inspired the Snoopy's sidekick
The evolution of Snoopy's sidekick during the era of gigantic music festivals is revealed.
Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community
Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.
Jay-Z and John Fogerty abandon Woodstock 50 following site relocation
Less than 24 hours after Woodstock 50 organisers moved the festival things have worsened.
Snow in Taupō for the school holidays
Mount Ruapehu snow is no joke for these kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.