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Shapeshifter Soulstice
Methven
Thanks to Waitomo and Bench Music, Aotearoa live drum and bass legends Shapeshifter are hitting the road this winter to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Soulstice.
Tracks like “Summer Haze,” “New Day Come,” “Electric Dream,” and “One” helped define their early signature live sound and remain fan favourites in their sets to this day.
The eight-date Soulstice 20th Anniversary tour will see the band bring their celebrated live show to theatres and halls across Aotearoa, revisiting towns they haven’t played in years and performing at many venues for the first time. Stops include Invercargill, Dunedin, Wānaka, Christchurch, Methven, Wellington, Whanganui, and New Plymouth.
Joining them for the full run is the mesmerizing liquid drum & bass DJ and selector, Pearly.
Mardi Gras
Ohakune
New Zealand’s biggest dress up party Mardi Gras for 2026 and this year is set to be one of the biggest yet.
Dates are locked for 2026, with July 4th in Ohakune and July 11th in Queenstown. Start pulling the crew together, line up the flights or the road trip, and get your accommodation sorted early - you already know how quickly it all goes. Mid-winter plans don’t get much better than this.
Crews roll in from every corner of the country. Costumes take over the streets. It’s crazy. It’s loud. It’s unforgettable.
Start the group chat. Book the trip. We’ll see you there!
Audiology & George FM Present:
YOUR 2026 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT:
A-Z
BADGER
BENNY L
DAVE SUMMER
GARDNA
GRAFIX (QT ONLY)
HOLY GOOF
KLP (OHAKUNE ONLY)
KRAFTY KUTS
LYNY
MATRIX & FUTUREBOUNDS
SHAPESHIFTER DJ + MC SET
TALISHA
TECHNIMATIC
TS7
SPECIAL GUESTS: THE BLOODY BETROOTS
Ohakune
Saturday 4th July 2026
3:00PM - 11:00PM
Ohakune Junction
Mardi Gras
Queenstown
New Zealand’s biggest dress up party Mardi Gras for 2026 and this year is set to be one of the biggest yet.
Dates are locked for 2026, with July 4th in Ohakune and July 11th in Queenstown. Start pulling the crew together, line up the flights or the road trip, and get your accommodation sorted early - you already know how quickly it all goes. Mid-winter plans don’t get much better than this.
Crews roll in from every corner of the country. Costumes take over the streets. It’s crazy. It’s loud. It’s unforgettable.
Start the group chat. Book the trip. We’ll see you there!
Audiology & George FM Present:
YOUR 2026 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT:
A-Z
BADGER
BENNY L
DAVE SUMMER
GARDNA
GRAFIX (QT ONLY)
HOLY GOOF
KLP (OHAKUNE ONLY)
KRAFTY KUTS
LYNY
MATRIX & FUTUREBOUNDS
SHAPESHIFTER DJ + MC SET
TALISHA
TECHNIMATIC
TS7
SPECIAL GUESTS: THE BLOODY BETROOTS
Queenstown
Saturday 11th July (Matariki Long Weekend)
2:00PM - 10:00PM
Queenstown Event Centre
SOTA "State of the Art 3.0"
Auckland
SOTA has rapidly risen to the top of the global drum and bass scene, becoming one of the most in-demand artists of his generation. Hailing from Horsham, UK, he broke through after winning Best Newcomer at the Drum&BassArena Awards in 2023 and has since built one of the most explosive live shows in electronic music. His headline production concept State Of The Art is widely regarded as the most coveted show in drum and bass, selling out tours across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Momentum continues to surge with SOTA selling out London’s Roundhouse in 10 minutes, moving 1,000 tickets in Los Angeles and being named a BBC Radio 1 Future Star. With standout performances at Reading and Leeds, Tomorrowland, Glastonbury and Boomtown, alongside major US appearances at EDC, Ultra and Red Rocks, SOTA continues to lead the next generation of drum and bass worldwide
It’s Sota Szn.
Friday 25th September
Logan Campbell Centre
Auckland
SOTA "State of the Art 3.0"
Christchurch
SOTA has rapidly risen to the top of the global drum and bass scene, becoming one of the most in-demand artists of his generation. Hailing from Horsham, UK, he broke through after winning Best Newcomer at the Drum&BassArena Awards in 2023 and has since built one of the most explosive live shows in electronic music. His headline production concept State Of The Art is widely regarded as the most coveted show in drum and bass, selling out tours across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Momentum continues to surge with SOTA selling out London’s Roundhouse in 10 minutes, moving 1,000 tickets in Los Angeles and being named a BBC Radio 1 Future Star. With standout performances at Reading and Leeds, Tomorrowland, Glastonbury and Boomtown, alongside major US appearances at EDC, Ultra and Red Rocks, SOTA continues to lead the next generation of drum and bass worldwide
It’s Sota Szn.
Saturday 26th September
Cathedral Square
Christchurch
Battle of the Clubs
Whangarei
For the first time ever, BOTC is COMING to Whangarei.
Northland’s toughest rugby clubs step into the ring and go to war for the grand prize of $10,000 cash - pride, rivalry, and reputation all on the line.
In the main event, the North’s king defends his people…
Matt Matich takes on Manu Vatuvei - The Beast, Warriors & Kiwis legend - in a brutal Rugby vs League showdown.
This is more than a fight night - this is club pride, culture, and chaos under lights.
Limited seats. One night. No second chances. Be there before it’s gone.
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