Newtown Festival

Performer EOIs for Newtown Festival 2024 are open from now till September.
Karanga mai karanga mai. Nau mai haere mai ki ngā wai o Te Whanganui a Tara, ki ngā oro o Te Ūpoko o te Ika. Nei rā te karere ki ngā ringa toi. Kua tae mai te wā ki te tono kia tū ki runga ngā ataamira maha o te hui a tau, Newtown Festival.

We welcome any and all acts to apply now for the next Newtown Festival, which is on Sunday 3rd March 2024. Please use this form: bit.ly/nf2024eoi

Previous programmes have been filled to the brim with around 200 acts comprising musicians, dancers, buskers, circus performers, community groups, paraders, site activators and much more. We are again aiming to serve a huge local lineup! Please pass on this on to friends and whānau - we will consider everything!

The photo is the Crash Bandihoots street parade, 5th March 2023. Thank you to Vanessa Rushton Photography.

Newtown Festival Rātapu, Tuatoru o Poutū-te-rangi | Sunday 3rd March 2024
Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

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Lost and Found!! A black and pink cloth wallet left at a stall on Riddiford St. The Festival office has it.

Officially open 🌞 📸

Introducing The To The Front Stage supported by Girls Rock! Aotearoa & Newtown New World and sponsored by the Karen Louisa Foundation.

Featuring Xani Hall, Flowerstream, Hannah Davenport, Danica Bryant, Belladonna, My Cosmic Girl, Girl Best Friend, Womb and impress. MC'd by Ella Doty and Tamar Anstice.

Unfortunately Japes will no longer be performing at Newtown Festival.

For more information and set times visit our website:
https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/to-the-front-stage/

Next up is the Wilson Street Stage renowned for having a selection of the best upcoming and established bands. Brought to you by Parrotdog !!

This year The Parrotdog Wilson St Stage features Hemi Hemingway, Rachel Andie, BLEEDING STAR, Recitals, Displeasure, Mirror Ritual, Ripship, Vera Ellen, Clear Path Ensemble, Motte and MC Judy Virago.

For more info and set times visit our website or the Parrotdog Wilson St Stage FB event page:
http://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/wilson-st-stage/
https://www.facebook.com/events/575212754544907

Another family friendly stage you won't want to miss is our Buskers Pitch!

Our Buskers Pitch features street entertainers to shock and amaze including Mr Fungus, Matthias Goed, Birdmann & Egg and The Amazing Miss Maisey!

Visit our website for more info and set times:
https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/buskers-pitch-2/

Next up we have the Newtown New World Community Stage located at the heart of the festival – slap bang in the middle of all the action – on the corner of Riddiford and Constable streets.

This stage is all about showcasing the people that enrich our local community and this year it features Move It Danceworks, JDK, Hawaiian Dance Wellington, Sugarfoot Stomp, Wellington Fire And Flow Club, SING! Community Choir, BTD Bi***es, ODA Dance Studio, Olin Yoliztli & Flying Jaranas, Ssendam Rawkustra, Iskra, Hoot'n'Annies, and Wellington Batucada.

MC'd by Victor Victorious.

For more info and set times visit our website:
https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/community-stage-2/

With only a week to go we thought it was about time to introduce one of our headliners! Get ready for an unforgettable performance as the legendary Julia Deans take the stage at Newtown Fest 2023!

With a musical career spanning over two decades, Julia Deans has established herself as one of New Zealand's most talented and respected musicians. As the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Fur Patrol, she created timeless classics such as "Lydia" and "Andrew". Her solo work, including her debut album "Modern Fables", showcases her raw talent as a singer-songwriter and her ability to captivate audiences with her soulful voice and introspective lyrics.

Julia Deans is known for her dynamic live performances, delivering powerful and emotional renditions of her songs. She is a true performer and always leaves her audiences in awe. This is a show you won't want to miss, so make sure you are at the South Stage at 1:55pm next Sunday!

Photo Credit: Steve Tilley

We are still looking for some amazing people to join our volunteers team!
Our volunteers do four hour shifts on the festival day and help us by guiding stallholders and their vehicles, problem-solving, supporting the public, caring for the space and generally helping us make this amazing Wellington icon run smoothly!

If you'd like to join us fill in the form below:
https://forms.gle/uCn8myEgTYj3njCU8

After a covid-enforced hiatus, the FERG ST. stage returns! Prepare to indulge on a sonic palette drawing from all facets of alternative and punk music. All thanks to Audio Progress and sponsored by Elbowdrop and Creative Sounds Society.

Located on Ferguson St, this year the stage features TOOMS, Carb On Carb, Landlords, Feildings Best Dancers, Welcomer, Crying Club, Unlawful Arise and canadian tuxedo.

For more info and set times visit our website or the Ferg St Stage FB Event:
https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/ferguson-st-stage/
https://www.facebook.com/events/578978007620122

The Rintoul St Stage is bringing you family-friendly, all ages festival vibes all thanks to Flamingo Scooters and MC Yadana Saw.

Great music for the old and the young featuring The She Jays, Fun And Funner, Bright Sky, Warm Regards, BUB, Outer Space Food Fight, and Luke Buda.

For more info and set times visit our website:
http://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/rintoul-st-stage/