Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand) Explained

Music Festival Name:Homegrown Music Festival
Years Active:2008 - present
Dates:April/March
Website:homegrown.net.nz

Homegrown Music Festival has been held annually in Wellington, New Zealand, since 2008. It showcases artists from New Zealand.

2008

Saturday 26 April 2008

Line-up
Rock stageIndie stageElectronic stageDub & roots state
ShihadThe Mint ChicksConcord DawnSalmonella Dub
KoraThe Phoenix FoundationMinuitThe Black Seeds
PlutoThe ChecksSunshine SoundsystemTiki
The FeelersMotocadeRecloose and TynaCornerstone Roots
OpshopSo So ModernDick JohnsonLadi6
Elemeno PThe RabbleTakasLittle Bushman
Goodnight NurseThe Coshercot HoneysTim PhinMike Fabulous
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The Valves

2009

The 2009 festival was held on 14 March 2009. It was set across 5 stages along the waterfront and included 35 of New Zealand's premier bands and DJs.

Line-up
Rock stageIndie stageElectronic stageDub & roots stateAmphitheatre stage
SupergrooveHead Like A HoleShapeshifterConcord DawnDick Johnson Vs Cool Kids Club
BlindspottWetaState of MindKoraNick D
OpshopDimmerAural TrashThe Black SeedsDJ Reno
EvermoreThe ChecksTim PhinTikiSunshine Sound System
Elemeno-PFur PatrolDick JohnsonTahuna BreaksManuel Bundy
Goodnight NurseBang! Bang! Eche!Clarke GayfordKatchafire
Streetwise ScarlettTiger TonesDJ Spragga (Sola Rosa)
Luger BoaBrain Slaves
Knave Knixx

2010

The 2010 edition was called Vodafone Homegrown after the sponsors, Vodafone. It was held on 20 February, with the line-up announced on 14 September 2009.

Line-up
Rock stageIndie stageElectronic stageDub & roots state
ShihadThe Mint ChicksMinuitThe Black Seeds
The FeelersLiam FinnAntiformSalmonella Dub
The DatsunsCut Off Your HandsAural TrashLadi6
Midnight YouthPlutoTim PhinKatchafire
Goodnight NurseThe ChecksDick 'Majik'JohnsonOpensouls
Dane RumbleBang Bang EcheNick DSunshine Sound System
MotocadeManuel Bundy
Knives At NoonKora

2011

The 2011 edition was named Jim Beam Homegrown after the sponsors, Jim Beam, and was held on 5 March 2011. It had a pop and RnB stage for the first time and had more acts than previous years.

Line-up
Jim Beam rock stage Vodafone dub & roots stage Vodafone pop & RnB stage Nokia electronic stage Redbull Studio live stage Redbull amphitheatre stage
3 on 3 Breaking
The Upbeats Downtown Brown
Jayson Norris
Brazilbeat Soundsystem

This was Blindspott's first gig since reforming.

This was one of Nesian Mystik's last ever gigs.

2012

The 2012 edition was on 18 February 2012. For the fifth consecutive year the festival was a sell out (17,000 tickets).

Line-up
Jim Beam rock stage Vodafone dub & roots stage Vodafone pop & RnB stage Jim Beam electronic stage Redbull lab Redbull amphitheatre stage
Breakdancing
Juse1
Downtown Brown
Ahoribuzz & Guests Manuel Bundy
Tiki Acoustic Set

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