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    • BBYFACEKILLA
      • Tamaki Makaurau based DJ BBYFACEKILLA has been making waves on an international level. 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. BFK’s selections are heavily influenced by their Pasifika cultural heritage (Samoan/Niuean). […]

    • Dance Fun For Kids
      • Come along and have a go at some traditional Polish dancing with Orlęta Polish Dance Ensemble. Orlęta is a Polish Folkloric Dance Group designed for young people aged 3 – 15 years. The name Orlęta translates to mean “young eagles”, the white eagle is the traditional symbol of Poland. The aim of the group is […]

    • Tū Mātau Ora
      • Tū Mātua Ora is bringing the fun, games and culture to Newtown Festival. Come play the Māori way with taonga tākaro/traditional Māori games. Challenge yourself on Poukoki/stilts, your friends, whānau, or friendly strangers with Poitoa/warrior-poi, and see if you can beat the pōtaka/spinning top and Tū Pōhatu/rock stacking records! A local Wellington organisation, they are […]

    • IWI
      • IWI was formed in 1995 to spread messages that assisted in the cultural resurgence & a give better awareness of issues facing tangata whenua. IWI is considered a kaupapa band or a crew who compose conscious music! There are three albums in total which are waiata reo Māori using RnB, Hip Hop and roots, rock, […]

    • Mana Mokopuna Voices
      • Mana Mokopuna, the Children and Young People’s Commission, is excited to bring a series of engaging and creative activities for young people at this year’s Newtown Festival. Our goal is to amplify young voices and ensure that what matters most to them is heard loud and clear. The “What Matters Most Kete Korero”, is one […]

    • Seaside Skating In the Streets
      • Experience the joy of skating in the streets with Seaside Skates. Come talk to us about all things small wheels and have a go yourself. We are passionate about active recreation and play for everyone! Bring your skates or borrow some of ours, we also have helmets and safety padding for adults and children. No […]

    • Miss Thirty3
      • Miss Thirty3 is a Wellington-based DJ known for her dynamic presence around NZ, seamlessly blending genres such as drum and bass, house, and RnB. With a commitment to delivering high-energy performances, she captivates audiences as she skillfully curates a selection of tracks that embody both talent and empowerment on the dance floor. In addition to […]

    • Emmett St Stage !
      • Introducing the Emmett St artists ! The Emmett St stage invites you on a global musical journey. Get ready for a captivating and diverse musical experience that will take you around the world. Thanks to Te Tari Mātāwaka Ministry for Ethnic Communities. Find out more about the artists here

    • Buskers Pitch
      • Presenting the Buskers Pitch Performers !! International street entertainers to amuse and amaze! This year’s line-up featuring the multi-award-winning sensations: The Dangerous Darlings; Banana Jolie; Paul Klaass and Mr Fungus. Find out more about the artists here

    • Rintoul St Stage
      • Get to know the artists performing on Rintoul St Stage ! This is the stage where it doesn’t matter what age you are! Tamafreakies – burn some energy, parents – relive your youth with supergroup Fun and Funner! Catch the future of the local scene with The Side Characters, JOLA BURNS, Perpetual Motion Machina and […]

    • AfroUrban Sound Stage !
      • Welcome to the AfroUrban Sound Stage !! At this year’s Newtown Festival, we’re bringing a fresh mix of live DJ sets – a showcase of local fresh talent from our diverse African & Carribean diaspora community. From Afrobeats to Amapiano, Dancehall to R&B grooves, Afrotech to Afrohouse we celebrate the diverse urban sounds of our […]

    • Constable St Stage !
      • Get to know a bit about who’s playing on Constable St Stage ! Scott and Eddy from Newtown Festival bring you the Constable Street Stage, an eclectic mix of musicality and principalities! Crossing sonic boundaries we aim to showcase our carefully picked virtuosi artists from Newtown and beyond. From ambient to hardcore, there will be […]

    • Newtown Festival X Parrotdog Pre-Party !!
      • Newtown Festival PRE-PARTY, Friday 28th Feb 🪩🍾👯‍♂️•We’re celebrating 7 years of our Newtown Festival x Parrotdog partnership with a FREE Newtown Festival curtain raiser event at @parrotdogbar on the Friday of Newtown Festival weekend. Serving up icy-cold cans of our Newtown Festival Hazy Pale Ale, the official beer of Newtown Festival 2025, and have iconic Wellington bands @sideeyeband & @cruelly.band […]

    • 2025 Site Maps !
      • Plan your day using the festival site map and google map to see all your favourite performers and stalls !Find stalls, stages, venues, activities, licensed areas, quiet spaces, waste stations and more. You can view the Festival Site Map, Google Map and Road Closure Map here !

    • Road Closures and Detours for Festival Day
      • Only 5 more days until Newtown Festival 2025 !! On Sunday 2nd March Newtown streets, including parts of Riddiford Street, Rintoul Street and Constable Street, will be closed for the festival. Buses will detour from 5am to 9pm, and a festival shuttle will run between Wellington Station, the festival, and Kilbirnie from 9:30am to 7pm. […]

    • DJ Kedron & DJ Nico (Mom vs Son)
      • Sundays are legendary on RadioActive.FM….but there is a battle brewing behind the scenes! In one corner, Kedron (aka MOM) has been a Global Pulse DJ for RadioActive.FM for 18 years … Enter Nico, who has been on RadioActive’s Jazz show for only 3 years. You might hear them one after the other on Sunday mornings […]

    • Krackerjack!
      • Krakerjack is Aotearoa’s leading Polish band showcasing powerful vocals alongside virtuosic instrumentals and lively dance numbers. We celebrate unique cultural traditions with a Kiwi twist. Na zdrowie!

    • 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 has mostly been a sort after drummer during his music career. However because the organisers are aware of his love for the Blues … Des Mallon will be taking the […]

    • KaSeki
      • Wayne Laai, Faiva Junior Brown and Nathan Lopa are KaSeki, 3 young men from Porirua, who have a passion for sharing the beauty of their Samoan heritage through the Music played in their homes during their upbringing and featuring some of the Legends in the game, The 5 Stars, Tiama’a, Punialava’a, Penina o Tiafau, The […]

    • Wellington Chinese Baptist Church
      • Wellington Chinese Baptist Church has been established for more than 70 years, serving the Chinese community with love and care. Through weekly Sunday worship, Sunday school and cell activities, to explore and attain a meaningful and purposeful life. This is the place to refresh your soul and mind.

    • TAWHAKI
      • My Act talks about the stuggles and the pain our people have had to put up with for over the years, also talking about how we can all work as one to be better and stronger for the next generations to come, there are also some subjects i sing about us Māori people having to […]

    • Tamariki & Rangatahi Programme Announcement
      • Newtown Festival is a family-friendly event with a great focus on ensuring that the little ones have an awesome time. This year we have tons of fun activities and entertainment, as well as some youth acts performing on the stages. Even better, they are all FREE! All rides at the festival will be free thanks […]

    • DJ Takas
      • DJ Takas has been a part of the NZ DJ scene for over 20 years, in that time he has played throughout the country and abroad. He has held residency spots in Auckland, Wellington and Ohakune. Crow Bar, Suite Bar and Rakinos in Auckland, The Powder Keg in Ohakune, and many of Wellington’s finest venues; […]

    • Siosiua
      • Siosiua is 18 years old and is a new first year student but, also the most recent recipient of the Pasifika music Scholarship at Massey University. He is studying a bachelor Degree in Commercial Music and sound production engineering. He uri tēnei nō Ngāti Whatua Te Uri O Hau, Te Whanau ā Apanui, Te Arawa […]

    • DJ K-otiK
      • Blending your favourite anthems with all the bass you can boogie at, DJ K-otiK brings high energy to any performance. He’s a resident DJ on the Radio Active Midnight Marauders show (Friday nights), has held a resident DJ role on the International Club Ready Radio show and is part of the Open Air crew, putting […]

    • Rube
      • Rube is a Wellington based DJ, with diverse tastes and over a decade’s experience in the booth. He had his mind blown by Christchurch’s early naughties Drum n Bass scene, revolving around raving and student radio, and he’s has never quite been the same since. While Mostly spinning House and Techno these days, he can’t […]

    • 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. Following a desired passion to be more creative and diverse with music has seen her accelerate to playing for a number of stellar promotions in […]

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