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2025 DATES
14-16 MARCH, New Plymouth, Taranaki

Queen Omega

Queen Omega

TRINIDAD / TOBAGO
A star of the global dancehall-reggae scene, Queen Omega has been blazing a trail for other women through her powerful performances and conscious messages for over 20 years. She grew up in a musical family, listening to soul artists such as Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Whitney Houston, jazz and the traditional music of Trinidad, all of which have inspired her own sound. Nicknamed ‘Queenie’ by her fans, she has performed at some of the world’s biggest reggae festivals, including Reggae Rising in the USA, JaSound (France), African Music Festival (Germany) and Boomtown (UK). 

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The Veils + NZTrio

Known for their haunting melodies, poetic lyricism, and brooding intensity, The Veils have carved out a distinctive place in the alternative music scene. NZTrio, smashing preconceptions of classical music being stuffy or intimidating are celebrated for their exceptional artistry and captivating repertoire.

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Amaru Tribe

Amaru Tribe's folktronic style blends the vibrant tones of charangos, Afro-Latin rhythms, urban beats, and powerful vocal harmonies, creating a dynamic and culturally rich sonic experience.

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Nitin Sawhney

British musician, producer and composer, Nitin Sawhney CBE is a formidable talent across many genres, from his own brand of British electronic and fusion music, to composing for orchestras and artists such as Paul McCartney, Sting, and Akram Khan.

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