R&B singer Ella Mai, grime MC Skepta, surf rockers Ocean Alley and drum and bass producer Netsky round out the other big names on the lineup.
The festival is also returning to its home bases, Trustpower Baypark in Mount Maunganui (January 2) and Trafalgar Park in Nelson (January 4).
This one will sell out, so be sure to grab your tickets from 7pm on August 14.
Expect to laugh, cringe and maybe cry as you watch the crew from the outrageous My Dad Wrote A Porno podcast bring ...
Kiwi soul singer Bailey Wiley and her band are locked in to perform three gigs in Auckland, Wellington and ...
SIX60 are bringing their high-energy show back to Western Springs Stadium on February 22, 2020. The beloved Kiwi ...
Certified legend Alice Cooper is returning to New Zealand in 2020 for two shows only. Cooper will perform in ...
The inimitable Royal New Zealand Ballet is launching into what will be another exceptional year of classical and ...
Needing no introduction given he’s been named Billboard’s most successful performing male solo artist of all time, ...
Auckland is tapped to play host to 21-year-old superstar Khalid this year when he brings his Free Spirit Tour to ...
Italian cinephiles rejoice, Cinema Italiano Festival is back for its fourth year and will showcase an array of ...
It’s been four decades since Neil Young released his seminal 1979 album Live Rust and to celebrate one of the ...
One of New Zealand’s favourite live acts, Sons of Zion, are taking to the road for their ‘Coming Home’ tour. Singer ...
Fresh from headlining sold-out shows in New York and London, Kiwi pop sensations Drax Project are coming home for ...
Time to break out the bold colours and the big hair – 1980s pop icons a-ha are coming to our shores in March 2020 ...
After missing out last year when he came Down Under for the Byron Bay Bluesfest, Kiwi fans of celebrated English ...
Grammy Award-winning rockers America are bringing their legendary hits to New Zealand for a three-date tour this ...
Cutting-edge label Paris Georgia has been named the Mercedes-Benz Presents design partner for this year’s New ...
If you are heading to the South Island this summer, be sure to get your tickets to its biggest New Year’s bash, ...
Fresh off the back of their Bay of Dreams announcement, iconic Kiwi six-piece reggae/rock/dub/funk band Sons of ...
Hip-hop trailblazer JessB will embark on a three-date tour in September 2019 to celebrate the release of her New ...
British hellraisers The Stranglers are teaming up with Kiwi legends Mi-Sex for a three-date New Zealand tour in ...
Aldous Harding opened her homecoming show to silence. As she walked on-stage at the James Hay Theatre you could ...
Comedian Dylan Moran has moved on from Black Books to riffing on ‘everything’ in his new show, Dr Cosmos. He tells ...
Welsh mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is performing in Auckland and Christchurch in May 2020. She tells ...
Postmodern Jukebox have won a world of fans with their old-skool approach – human beings singing and playing real ...
NZ Music Month is in full swing and this year’s theme is DISCOVER LIVE with emphasis on New Zealanders discovering ...
Confronting his past has liberated Jimmy Barnes. The Australian rock icon talks to What’s Hot New ...
American mezzo soprano Sandra Piques Eddy will be singing the part of Rosina in NZ Opera’s 2019 season of The ...
Hip-hop sensation Kings is bringing his full show to different venues around New Zealand for the first time ...
Looking for an authentic experience of Kiwi country life? Tucked away in the rolling hills of Waikato’s King ...
Much loved Melbourne musos The Paper Kites are flying our way after releasing their fourth album On the Corner ...
What’s Hot New Zealand talks new music, opening for AC/DC and favourite tour food with Villainy lead singer ...
The ultimate resort party town, Queenstown is where white-knuckle outdoor adventure activities sit alongside swanky ...
Austrian electronic duo Camo & Krooked will headline New Year’s festival Northern Bass for 2019. English hip ...
Alt-country group Cowboy Junkies will return to New Zealand for the first time in 20 years in May 2020. The ...
David Suchet won the hearts of the world as the long-running lead in Agatha Christie’s Poirot. Now he’s taking time ...
Race through the valley on the dual zip-line tour, take in the views from the chairlift or enjoy a walk up the ...
After months of anticipation and speculation, the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū welcomes Ron Mueck’s ...
The Cantebury Museum in Christchurch is being treated to a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition come May 18. Created by ...
What’s Hot New Zealand spent five minutes with Sēmisi Fetokai Potauaine, whose sixteen-metre tall ...
There’s so much on offer in Nelson and the Abel Tasman that it can be hard to know where to start! There are plenty ...
Getting around New Zealand – and up to the mountains – is easy. For maximum independence, rent a car (and ...
Stories of courage, stories of comradeship, stories of honour. Discover the military history of New Zealand. ...
Visit the Arts Centre and immerse yourself in a beautiful historic precinct that features a growing range of ...
Spring and summertime at the Gallery means amazing art, exciting events, inspired shopping and even exquisite food. ...
The Tannery is a boutique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment emporium on the banks of the Heathcote River. ...
In the 1990s, two kiwis were looking for a new adventure challenge and came up with the idea of jumping inside a ...
Sliding, swimming, clambering, crawling … pull on a padded wetsuit, steel-capped gumboots and a helmet with a ...
New Zealand is renowned for its wine, so why not sample a few on a wine tour while you’re here? Whether you ...
New Zealand boasts some stunning multi-day walks all over the country and if you’re into walking and hiking you’ll ...
Most people think dolphins, France and tourists when hearing Akaroa. And while Akaroa is a prime location for ...
New Zealand’s Tamaki Maori Village experience in Rotorua started with the proceeds of the sale of a Harley Davidson ...
This week I have been checking out Rotorua. This Kiwi city is well known for its mud pools and unique sulphurous ...
I’ve heard so much about the fantastic walk to the top of Mauao – the ‘Mount’ for which this place is named – that ...
On a Sunday morning late in August, I’m driving along the Kaikoura Coast, transfixed by the sight of a soft ...
Next time you’re visiting Auckland, don’t limit yourself to the urban areas – New Zealand’s ...
I like to think I’m up for participating in most of New Zealand’s crazy activities! I’ve jumped ...
Forget the Trans-Siberian train journey: book yourself a ticket to ride on New Zealand’s TranzAlpine! ...
You could visit New Zealand each year for the rest of your life and still discover something new and spectacular ...
When heading to New Zealand for a snowboard or ski holiday, you can of course book a ski package that has ...
Which New Zealand ski area to choose? Where to get weather information? How much will it cost? It’s always handy to ...
Choosing the right gear is not just about deciding whether you’re a skier or snowboarder! Picking the right ...
New Zealand is renowned as one of the world’s best whale watching destinations, and this unique wildlife encounter ...
Canterbury Museum has purchased a significant collection of motorbikes and memorabilia belonging to internationally ...
Like your art on a grand scale? Christchurch’s inner city has become one of the world’s best canvases for street ...
The city has risen, strong and united since the tragic Mosque shootings. We’ve been amazed and heartened by ...
Head for the retro-cool of Arcadia Retro Arcade & Pinball Emporia and jam out on one of their many pinball and ...
The Common Room is a slick new pool hall boasting a function room, great selection of food and well-stocked bar. ...
Christchurch artist Tony Cribb tells What’s Hot New Zealand how his hugely popular Tin Man creation was a ...
Urzila Carlson opens up to What’s Hot New Zealand about being private, and fan-girls over Oprah. Any advice ...
New state-of-the-art multiplexes, new boutique art houses – Christchurch residents again have a full range of ...
Defying fashion conventions and proving her creativity prowess once again, Karen Walker’s latest sunglasses ...
Christchurch is bringing its A-game in luxury accommodation by way of the swanky five-star Sudima Christchurch ...
Looking for an excuse to visit Christchurch this summer? We have it in six words – Bread & Circus World ...
If you think you know a good cheese toastie, wait until you cop a look at the Great NZ Toastie Takeover finalists ...
It started as a bit of a laugh and has now taken over Jamie Morton’s life. What’s Hot New Zealand talks to the ...
Rugby World Cup fever is sweeping the nation as we get into the 2019 tournament. Here’s what you need to know. The ...
