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WOMAD AOTEAROA 2025
WOMAD will take place March 14-16 at the Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park, Ngāmotu (New Plymouth).
The Festival’s 2025 hours are:
Fri, 4.30pm – 11.30pm
Sat, 11am – 11.30pm
Sun, 11am – 10pm
WOMAD’s campsite is located at the Racecourse, adjacent to the festival site. The campsite is split into 6 zones; Glamping, TePee Life areas, family camping, general camping, accessibility camping and Motorhome/RV camping areas. The Campsite opens on Friday at 9am giving our campers plenty of time to arrive, set-up and explore New Plymouth before the festival kicks off!
FRIDAY DRESS UP THEME
SKIES OF WONDER
Celebrate the enchanting world above us, where reality and fantasy meet. From native birds to mythical beasts, let your imagination take flight. Whether you’re embodying the elegance of native birdlife or the mystique of fantastical creatures, pluck your inspiration from the skies. Think feathers, celestial lights, and the creatures of the night that soar through both legend and nature.
OUR WOMAD VIBE
We want all our guests to have an absolutely amazing time at WOMAD. Please read through all the FAQs as they form our WOMAD code of conduct, which you agree to when you purchase your ticket.
Some positive things you can do to help support the wonderful WOMAD vibe are:
- Read all the FAQs here, so you know what’s what!
- Plan your WOMAD experience using our printed programme and the app.
- Keep hydrated!
- Be friendly to your fellow festival-goers.
- Relax and enjoy the huge range of entertainment on offer.
- Go with the flow, and be open to positive new experiences.
- Most importantly, read through Safety at the Festival which includes some no no’s that will get you removed.
WOMAD Aotearoa reserves the right to alter the programme without notice of any advertised artists or schedule.
PREWRISTBANDING
Make your WOMAD experience smooth and stress-free! Pick up your wristband early, so you can head straight through the gates and dive into the festival fun.
Camping? Grab the right car sticker. Our friendly team are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Skip the queues—find out where to get pre-wristbanded below!
Centre City – Level 2 Entertainment space
Thursday 13th March 9am-8pm
Friday 14th March 9am-5pm
TSB, 209 Broadway Street, Stratford
Friday 14th March, 9am – 4.30pm
Urenui Community Centre – Takiroa Street
Friday 14th March 9am-6pm
PAYPLAN
PAYPLAN YOUR WAY TO WOMAD!
We’ve brought PayPlan back, you can use it to secure your 1st Release tickets and we’ve extended the time period you can spread payments over! There’s no extra charge for this service and our payment service has a calculator that will show you how much each instalment is.
Our instalment plans are
FORTNIGHTLY INSTALMENTS: 10 PAYMENTS
MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 4 OR 6 PAYMENTS
All payments must be complete by the end of February.
OUR TEAM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dion Tuuta (Chair)
Mike Large
Chris Smith
Neil Holdom
Glen Brebner
Eleanor Connole
STAFF
Paula Henderson
Head of Programming – WOMAD International
Suzanne Porter
Event Director | CEO – Taranaki Arts Festival Trust
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Emere Wano
Programme Director – WOMAD Aotearoa
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Michaela Blackman
Site Manager
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Neil Penno
Technical Director
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Jessie Schumacher
Marketing Manager
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Lisa Paris
Publicist
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Caitlin Cole
Creative Designer
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Tracey Bell
Business Manager
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Whitney Wilson
Volunteer & Site Operations Manager
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CONTACT US
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FAQS
Got a question? Have a read through our FAQs for the 2025 festival.
Everything from when you get your wristband, to how many air horns you’re allowed to bring (none!) We also talk about our WOMAD Vibe, and Code of Conduct. Make sure you’re up with the play and read through our FAQs.
APPLICATIONS
For artist, trader and volunteer enquiries please check our Apply page before contacting.