Performers 2025
A Sen
A Sen will present a short set of contemporary music from Asian producers.
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:20am |
AFTERPARTY
The following programme is rated AFTERPARTY. We recommend the guidance of your aunties, your uncles and noise control as the nostalgic music of your past returns to the AFTERPARTY
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:20pm |
Alopex
Her sets weave together multiple genres to create entrancing experiences grounded in the moment.
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 5:00pm |
Bad Taste
They're the perfect team - one has a way with words, the other has a way with wax.
| Where: | Creeps Curbside Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 7:20pm |
BADTAB
Interstellar pioneers of neo-psychedelic-rock-dreampop-jazz-watchamacallit
| Where: | Wilson St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:40am |
BANANA JOLIE
Banana Jolie is here to change your life with the power of comedy and aerobics in this high energy street show!
| Where: | Buskers Pitch |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:00pm & 3:15pm |
BBYFACEKILLA
Unbound by the restrictions of Gender, Genre and Format, their sets weave together a captivating blend of high-energy percussive club tracks, infused with fiery club edits, jungle, ukg, house and techno.
| Where: | Gordon Pl Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:15pm |
Ben-Jammin
Originally from Bristol, UK, Ben-Jammin grew up immersed in soundsystem culture.
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 9:30pm |
Benjamin Bunny
Benjamin Bunny loves playing intriguing sets which weave their way through filthy, funky, chonky and obscure Bass Breaks, Bass House, Electro House, Indie Dance and Driving Techno.
| Where: | Laundry After Party |
| When: | 2nd Mar 7:30pm |
Big Girls with REACT
Giant Puppets made by and for Women of diverse cultures through workshops run by Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre.
| Where: | Parade |
| When: | 2nd Mar |
Body Beat Ritual
“The kind of tension that many contemporary EBM acts strive for but rarely attain.” – Juno
| Where: | Gordon Pl Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:45pm |
Brainwave
Brainwave combine the furiosity of thrash metal with the relentless physicality of hardcore into their own brand of crossover
| Where: | Constable St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:05pm |
buffcat
Pōneke post-punk newcomers buffcat have entered the chat
| Where: | Wilson St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 5:40pm |
Bulgarian Ensemble Horo
Take a trip to the Balkans with Bulgarian Ensemble Horo
| Where: | Emmett St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:10pm |
BYTE SIZE
BYTE SIZE playfully crafts dynamic dance floor journeys that are infectiously grooving and full of sonic swagger.
| Where: | Newtown Ave Block Party |
| When: | 2nd Mar 6:30pm |
C-26 Salsa Band
C26, the ultimate fusion of Latino and Kiwi talent, adding spice to the salsa!
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:10pm |
Capoeira Angola
A demonstration of traditional Capoeira Angola, the Afro-Brazilian dance-fight-game
| Where: | Donald McLean St |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:00pm |
Casual Healing
Casual Healing is Aotearoa’s modern-māori-marley who creates an indigenous-roots-reggae “golden-era sound”
| Where: | Tangata Whenua Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:20pm |
Chase Woods
He Māori au, e noho Māori nei, i tōku ao Māori
| Where: | Tangata Whenua Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:00pm |
Circus BBQ Party
High skilled aerial circus, world class equilibristics, uniquely kiwi comedy and bizarre party tricks
| Where: | Circus Hub Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:00pm & 4:00pm |
Circus Hub Students
See some of the skills that our students have learned at The Circus Hub!
| Where: | Circus Hub Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:00am & 3:00pm |
Cordelia's
An indie feminine-rage trio exploring queerness & identity
| Where: | Songwriters Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:40am |
Cruelly
Cruelly is the four piece Grungegaze, feminine rage Wellington band
| Where: | Creeps Curbside Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 5:10pm |
Cumbia Blazera
Big Band Cumbia Style - Brought to you by The Sunday Blazers - Blaze Jah!
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:35pm |
Dance Fun For Kids
Come along and have a go at some traditional Polish dancing with Orlęta Polish Dance Ensemble.
| Where: | Little Poland |
| When: | 2nd Mar |
DEATHRO
DEATHRO is a traditional Japanese BEATROCK survivalist representing his home town Kanagawa
| Where: | Creeps Curbside Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:10pm |
Des Mallon Blues and the Mel-O-D Makers
A member of the NZ Music Hall of Fame with his drumming chops on the music of Hip Hop pioneers, Upper Hutt Posse, Des Mallon will be taking the stage under his pseudonym, "Des Mallon Blues" and bringing along his band, "The Melo-D Makers".
| Where: | Pasifika Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:25pm |
Dj Anansi
Lose yourself in the web of DJ Anansi and the wild riddims of the Caribbean.
| Where: | AfroUrban Sound Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:00pm |
DJ DESI
DJ DESI's music that makes you move, music that makes you groove
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:40pm |
DJ K-otiK
Blending your favourite anthems with all the bass you can boogie at, DJ K-otiK brings high energy to any performance
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:00pm |
DJ Kedron & DJ Nico (Mom vs Son)
Come hear Kedron and Nico in a MOM vs SON DJ Battle!
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:50am |
Dj KERB
An uptempo mix of Funk, disco, house & old school electro beats!
| Where: | Gordon Pl Stage, Moon & Baobab |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:30pm & 11:00am |
Don and The Divorcees
Three songwriters for the price of one.
| Where: | Songwriters Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:40pm |
Dos-Ovni
Dos-Ovni is a dark ambient post-rock duo from Ahuriri Napier
| Where: | Constable St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:10pm |
Dream Chambers
Dream Chambers weaves textures of modular synthesizers and her voice – crafting patterns of melody that brim over toward the ineffable
| Where: | Gordon Pl Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:30am |
Echo Vibes Sound System
Poneke’s newest custom Hi-Fi sound!
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 5:00pm |
Eigenface
Eigenface are a brand new creepy-cute post pop band out of Wellington, using ornaments of folk inside a dream-punk catalogue
| Where: | Songwriters Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:35pm |
Fire & Emergency's Fire Trucks
Come to learn about fire safety, stay for the sirens.
| Where: | Gordon Pl/St |
| When: | 2nd Mar |
French for Rabbits
The dream-pop luminaries return with new material following the release of their string-laden EP 'In the End I Won't Be Coming Home'.
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:30pm |
Fun & Funner
Songs about helicopters, mermaids, sharing, scary old ladies and pooh.
| Where: | Rintoul St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:00am |
Gina Kiel - Tidal Bodies Solo Show
Twentysix Gallery presents Gina Kiel’s first solo exhibition, Tidal Bodies.
| Where: | Twentysix Gallery |
| When: | 2nd Mar 9:00am |
Goodnight My Darling (Solo)
Dreamy vocals and experiential sound by up-and-coming Wellington-based singer-songwriter Maxine Macaulay
| Where: | Songwriters Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:50pm |
Grains
Grains are packed with an explosive hybrid strain of electro-acoustic energy. Made using local and imported instruments. Nutritious and crunchy!
| Where: | Moon |
| When: | 2nd Mar 9:15pm |
Greta O'Leary
Spook-folk' sweetheart Greta O’Leary is a north island songwriter and musician
| Where: | Songwriters Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:30pm |
Hawaiian Dance Wellington
Beautiful music and beautiful dancers ages 9 months to 85!
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:30am |
Hosts of Airhorn!
We are the hosts of the hottest comedy show in Newtown: AIRHORN!
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar |
Imani-J
Imani-J, 16 yr old Haitian/NZ artist from Whakatū Nelson is an emerging force in indie-pop, R&B and Afrobeat, blending soulful storytelling with rich melodies and a global sound
| Where: | AfroUrban Sound Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:00pm |
Iris Little
Jazz and folk music remade through the silicon sensuality of electronic soul, Iris Little and their band explore our inextricable relationship with, and disconnection from, the natural world
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:00pm |
J Swizzle
The finest Indian/Middle Eastern bass, breaks, and booty beats
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:20pm |
Jade
After a decade of enjoying the harder edge of dance music, Jade has emerged as a House DJ enjoying a variety of sub-genres including Tech House, Classic House and Progressive
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:00pm |
Jamie Rose
From Jersey (UK) Jamie Rose found the love of DJing through vinyl at 18. With Ibiza being the main annual holiday, Jamie developed a deep connection with house music. Constant
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:00pm |
Jen Kyle
DJ Jen Kyle (Radio Active) will keep your Newtown Fest spirts high
| Where: | Moon |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:30pm |
JOLA BURNS
JOLA BURNS is an electrifying pop/electronic cousin duo hailing from Nelson and Wellington
| Where: | Rintoul St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:30pm |
KaSeki
KaSeki, provide an engaging family show, complete with brilliant musicianship, wonderful Pasifika harmonies, laced with the typical Samoan humour.
| Where: | Pasifika Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:25pm |
Kennedy
Original House from one of NZ's premium propucers.
| Where: | Laundry After Party |
| When: | 2nd Mar 7:30pm |
Kingston High All Stars
We live by the sea. We play the blues of the desert.
| Where: | Constable St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:50am |
Klezmer Rebs
Klezmer Rebs roam the streets bringing tuchas shaking klezmer joy.
| Where: | Little Poland |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:30pm |
Klezmer Rebs
Klezmer Rebs roam the streets bringing tuchas shaking klezmer joy.
| Where: | Parade |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:45pm & 3:00pm |
Krakerjack!
We’ll get your hearts pumping at our Polish after party!
| Where: | Little Poland |
| When: | 2nd Mar 5:00pm |
Kubatana & the Moringa Dancers
Smashing out soulful rhythms that will make your spirit soar, bringing life energy and joy to the street with Afro-Inspired drumming and dance
| Where: | Emmett St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:30am |
Latu To'omaga
Latu will be channeling his fitness experience and will be running his 20 min Zumba session
| Where: | Pasifika Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:00am |
Laura's Funny Farm
A field day for the whole family... ewe won’t believe it.
| Where: | Circus Hub Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:50pm |
Lee Stuart
A genre-blending artist reclaiming her roots, crafting music that reflects resilience, rebirth, and the journey home.
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:00am |
Legacy Taekwon-Do
Get ready to be amazed as power, precision, and passion collide in an electrifying Taekwon-Do demonstration you won't want to miss!
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:20am |
Lord Woo
Legend has it that Lord Woo doesn't mix tracks; he orchestrates sonic sermons that leave dance floors in a state of divine delirium ;-)
| Where: | Newtown Ave Block Party |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:30pm |
Louis Gradwell
Storytelling, hook-driven goodness by a 20-something year old weirdo
| Where: | Songwriters Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:00pm |
LUX
LUX are an Experimental Synthwave duo forged in the suburban wildlands of Poneke Aotearoa
| Where: | Moon |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:05pm |
Manisah
Sonic sorceress weaving blends of downtempo and deep house tracks
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage & Laundry After Party |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:40am & 2:00pm |
Miss Thirty3
Miss Thirty3 is a Wellington-based DJ known for her dynamic presence around NZ
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:00pm |
Move It Danceworks
Move It Danceworks is a dance school in Island Bay
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:00am |
Nam Chucks
Bringing you bass beats from the EAST
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage & Moon |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:00am & 2:00pm |
NOVA
An award-winning competitive Wellington Hip Hop crew of 20 young dancers who captivate audiences with their energy
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:40am |
ODA Dance Studio
Experience the electrifying fusion of rhythm and style at ODA Dance Studio, where every move tells a story!
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:50am |
Ohimesama Breaks
Ohimesama Breaks blends 90s nostalgia with fresh beats, serving up bass, breaks, and bounce as your personal junglist nutritionist
| Where: | Laundry After Party |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:30pm |
Orlęta Dance Ensemble
Beautiful music, traditions and folklore of Poland by the young eagles.
| Where: | Little Poland |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:00am |
Orzeł Dance Ensemble
Polish dance group with a vision to modernise traditional Polish folk dance.
| Where: | Little Poland |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:00am |
Pahū
Explosive rhythm ensemble from Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai!
| Where: | Rintoul St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:00am |
Paul Klaass
Paul Klaass is a multi-award winning comic juggler from New Zealand. This memorable must-see show is fantastic family fun, so come grab yourself a front row seat!
| Where: | Buskers Pitch |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:30am & 1:45pm |
RadioActive.FM DJs
Radio Active DJs will keep the crowd going in between live acts on The South Stage.
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar |
Rich D Rich
Hailing from the land of endless dance floors and non-stop parties, Rich D Rich is never far from the action—more often than not, he’s the one holding it up.
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 8:00pm |
Ringlets
Ringlets deliver ragingly bright post-punk; carving out space with their distinct blend of delicate wit, grit, and sonic technicality
| Where: | Wilson St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 6:40pm |
Rube
Rube is a Wellington based DJ, with diverse tastes and over a decade's experience in the booth
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:00pm |
Ryan C b2b Merlin
Merlin and Ryan are beyond excited to be bringing their hip-shaking grooves and earth-shaking bass lines to the 2025 Open Air stage at Newtown Festival
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 5:00pm |
Saphikuna Peru Dance Company
The most emblematic and stunning traditional dances from one of the most Pintorestic countries of South America "Peru"
| Where: | Emmett St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:25pm |
Scorpios Nest Soundsystem
Just two friends who love dancing and music and hanging out
| Where: | Rintoul St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar |
SERAPH
Seraph's sets are filled with epic, soaring tunes, played with the kind of enthusiasm, style and precision that is guaranteed to consistently get a dance-floor rolling
| Where: | Laundry After Party |
| When: | 2nd Mar 6:00pm |
Sol Fide
Electrifying up-and-coming indie rock five-piece from Pōneke
| Where: | Constable St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:30pm |
Solid Gold Dance Crew
Breaking hearts and blowing minds at Newtown Festival since 2018.
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:10pm |
Ssendam Rawkustra
Yeeeehaaaa … here is the crowd favourite Ssendam Rawkustra again… unpredictable but deeply part of the community
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:30pm |
Star time!
Afro beat at its finest! Insane live performance! Get ready to dance with Star Time!
| Where: | Emmett St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:45pm |
STEFROSE
stefrose's style showcases their out of pocket selections seamlessly blended through live remixing, taking audiences on a wild soundscape.
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:30pm |
Stolen Tuesday
bringing her unique energy to create magical dance floors.
| Where: | Bebemos |
| When: | 2nd Mar 6:30pm |
Subtle Grape
Get ready for Subtle Grape to deliver 50mg of femme hip hop, rnb & soul you’ll probably listen to from the smokers area. BYO Vape.
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:30am |
Sujai
Prepare for a raw, electrifying performance where hard-hitting rap meets dark, euphoric R&B—intense, unfiltered, and all delivered with just a mic and pure energy
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:50pm |
Sunaina Born
RadioActive's very own Breakfast Show host Sunaina! is here to MC our South Stage
| Where: | South Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar |
Taikoza Wellington
A heart-pounding blend of rhythm, energy and dynamic choreography where ancient tradition meets energising performance
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:10pm |
Tautua Dance Academy
A programme set up to address the gap provided by a lack of Pacific Performing Arts programmes for our children aged 5 through to early college years, Tautua Dance Academy was the brainchild of Jayden Luapo and partner Sophia Uele, former graduates of Whitireia NZ Performing Arts school.
| Where: | Pasifika Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:55pm |
TAWAZ
He kura nō Te Kura Kaupapa, he aho nō Te Aho Matua
| Where: | Tangata Whenua Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 2:40pm |
Te Hāmua “THC-The HAATI Coastie” Nikora
THC- Te Hāmua Communications from The HAATI Coastie
| Where: | Tangata Whenua Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar |
Te Kapa o Ngā Puna Waiora
Ngā Mātāwaka katoa o Te Kura o Ngā Puna Waiora
| Where: | Tangata Whenua Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 9:50am |
The Dangerous Darlings
What do you get when you combine Aotearoa's only sword swallower with the nation's hula hoop sensation? The Dangerous Darlings!
| Where: | Buskers Pitch |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:30am & 4:00pm |
The Footnotes
Wellington's premier 4 piece band with two pieces
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:05pm |
The Side Characters
The Side Characters are a Wellington alt group blending guitar, bass, drums, keys, and saxophone for unforgettable performances
| Where: | Rintoul St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:45am |
U.H.P.
U.H.P. are the country’s pre-eminent musical force of conscience.
| Where: | Tangata Whenua Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 5:20pm |
Vox Ethno
Fiery melodies and rhythms from the Balkans/Eastern Europe
| Where: | Emmett St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 11:15am |
Warm Regards
Warm Regards is a sleek sedan equally at home on the racetrack or with the family bundled safely in the back. Style. Comfort. Economy. Power.
| Where: | Rintoul St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:45pm |
WCSCC Dragon & Lion Troupe
Energetic, bright and striking Chinese tradition dating back thousands of years.
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:20pm |
Wellington Batucada
Bringing the flamboyant world of samba dance and drumming from Brazil to Wellington
| Where: | Parade |
| When: | 2nd Mar 3:30pm |
Wellington Chinese Baptist Church
We will be performing music related events, such as praise dance, singing, Guzheng Solo and Kung fu master
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:00am & 12:50pm |
Wellington Youth Circus
The circus stars of tomorrow, based right here in Newtown at The Circus Hub!
| Where: | Circus Hub Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 10:00am |
Wet Denim
Two third rock, one third pop, and always striving for three thirds catchy AF!
| Where: | Rintoul St Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:15pm |
Yunset
Bouncey beats to get things heating up in the Rave Box
| Where: | Laundry After Party |
| When: | 2nd Mar 4:30pm |
Zane and Degge
Aotearoa's infamous (and very lovable) juggling and comedy Duo!
| Where: | Buskers Pitch |
| When: | 2nd Mar 12:15pm & 2:30pm |
调酒师bartendess
Open-form beats, traditional harmonies, and a bartendESS mixing sonic drinks to elevate every vibe
| Where: | Eastern Sound Collective Stage |
| When: | 2nd Mar 1:10pm |
