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Rhythm and Alps has unveiled its full lineup for 2026, and it is shaping up to be the New Zealand festival's most exciting edition yet. Marking 16 years since its inception, the Cardrona Valley event returns to Wānaka across 30th–31st December, 2026, this time in a refreshed two-day format designed to deliver what organisers are calling "its biggest New Year's celebration yet." Headlining the bill are drum and bass powerhouse Dimension, Grey Lynn pop superstar BENEE, beloved Kiwi acts Fat Freddy's Drop and Shapeshifter, and rising producer MPH.

Rounding out the upper tier of the lineup are Belters Only, Flava D, Flowidus, Lee Mvtthews, and Wax Mustang, while local favourites Borderline and NO CIGAR represent the homegrown pop-rock and indie rock scenes respectively. The full bill also includes Fat Papi, Charli Brix, Ely Oaks, [IVY], Bari, Chris Keene, Deep Notion, and dozens more acts across the two days, with further names still to be announced. It is a lineup that balances international firepower with strong New Zealand talent throughout every tier.

Tickets are currently on sale, with fans able to choose between a full festival pass covering both days or a single-day ticket for either 30th or 31st December. That flexibility is a welcome addition for those looking to experience just one night of the New Year's celebrations in the Southern Alps. Rhythm and Alps 2025 drew large crowds to see acts including Rudimental, The Black Seeds, and Chaos in the CBD, following a 2024 edition featuring Lime Cordiale, Montell2099, and DJ Aroha.

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With Dimension and BENEE topping the bill and a deep supporting cast spanning drum and bass, indie, pop, and electronic music, Rhythm and Alps 2026 looks set to send New Zealand into the new year in serious style. Festival-goers chasing a stunning alpine backdrop, world-class sound, and a strong local identity will want to secure their tickets soon before the Wānaka celebration sells out.

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Rhythm and Alps 2026 Lineup Announced: Dimension, BENEE, Fat Freddy's Drop and More to Play Wānaka NYE Festival.

Australian electronic music festival Hypersonic has officially announced its 2026 return, and it's shaping up to be the biggest edition yet. Taking place across two massive events, the festival will kick off on Friday, 20th November, 2026 at Melbourne Showgrounds, before heading to Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday, 21st November, 2026. Notably, the Sydney event marks a significant milestone for the festival as it moves to a fully outdoor format, a move the organisers say was driven directly by fan feedback.

Both events will feature three distinct stages catering to a wide spectrum of electronic music. The main Hypersonic Stage promises a state-of-the-art production setup complete with time-coded fireworks and an upgraded sound system, delivering EDM anthems and hands-in-the-air moments throughout the day. The Hyperave Stage is designed for those chasing pure rave energy, packing heavy kicks, distorted basslines, pyrotechnics, CO2 cannons, and an immersive lighting rig into one relentless experience. For fans of more underground sounds, the Hyperspace Stage offers a sanctuary of deeper grooves, progressive house, and melodic techno.

The 2026 lineup has been described by organisers as the most stacked in Hypersonic's short but impressive history, spanning EDM, trance, techno, and hardstyle across all three stages. Ticket presale opens on Tuesday, 25th August, 2026 at 12pm, with general sale following on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 at 12pm.

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Having established itself as a rising force in Australia's dance music calendar since launching in 2025, Hypersonic is clearly setting its sights on becoming a staple summer event for electronic music fans across the country. With two major cities, three stages, and outdoor settings locked in for November, this is one to mark on the calendar early and secure tickets for as soon as presale opens.

Hypersonic 2026 Dates Confirmed for Melbourne and Sydney

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Hypersonic will take over Melbourne Showgrounds on 20th November and Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on 21st November, 2026.

The Meredith Music Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup, and it is shaping up to be one of the most eclectic editions yet of Australia's beloved annual gathering. Returning to the iconic Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Meredith, Victoria across the 11th–13th December, 2026, the festival's 34th instalment brings together a remarkable spread of local and international talent spanning indie, electronic, punk, jazz, and experimental sounds.

Headlining the bill are Melbourne post-punk veterans Eddy Current Suppression Ring alongside acclaimed American artist Dijon, with further highlights including Hiatus Kaiyote, The Dandy Warhols, Show Me the Body, Suzanne Ciani, Killing Heidi, Fat Dog, and DJ Seinfeld. Rounding out the diverse card are Fcukers, Underscores, Tara Clerkin Trio, Spike Fuck, Ella Thompson, Docker River Band, Marcellus Pittman, Hana Stretton, Twisted Teens, Blue Communications, Miles Nautu, Sophia Stel, Jorg Kuning, Yikes, D Train and Mondo Freaks, DJ Love, Media Puzzle, and the City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band.

For those yet to secure a ticket, the second round of the Meredith 34 ballot is currently open and will close on Tuesday, 18th August, 2026 at 10:34pm local time. First introduced in 2007, the ballot system was designed to distribute tickets in a fair and stress-free way, and existing subscribers remain best placed to score a spot on the grass.

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Now in its fourth decade, Meredith Music Festival continues to champion its no-corporate, community-first ethos while delivering lineups that punch well above the festival's intimate scale. With such a broad and genuinely exciting roster confirmed for December, 2026 looks set to be a standout year for one of the Southern Hemisphere's most cherished live music events.

Meredith Music Festival 2026 Lineup Revealed for 34th Edition

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Meredith Music Festival 2026 Lineup Announced, Featuring Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Dijon and Hiatus Kaiyote.

HSU Events has dropped the full lineup for EPIK 2026, and it is a statement of intent from one of Australia's most celebrated hard dance productions. Headlined by the iconic Dutch collaboration Project One, the bill features an extraordinary collection of international and local talent across a single massive night at Sydney Showground on Saturday, 12th December, 2026.

Joining Project One are Code Black, Mish, Mutilator performing a Rave Reactor Live set, Noxiouz bringing The Catalyst Live, Phuture Noize, and The Saints, alongside a Rebelion MWI Exclusive World Premiere that marks a significant moment for the global hard dance calendar. Rounding out the bill are two high-energy battle sets, Suae vs Kid Finley and Weaver vs JTS, with Villain confirmed as host for the evening.

Tickets go on presale at 12:00pm on Thursday, 13th August, 2026, with general public sales opening the following day at 12:00pm on Friday, 14th August, 2026. Given HSU's track record of rapid sellouts, early registration is strongly advised for anyone serious about securing a spot.

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EPIK has established itself since 2019 as the Southern Hemisphere's premier hard dance event, and this lineup suggests 2026 will be its most ambitious chapter yet. With a world premiere performance, multiple live productions, and an internationally stacked bill, Sydney's hard dance community has every reason to count down the days to December.

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EPIK 2026 Full Lineup Announced Featuring Project One, Code Black, Phuture Noize and a Rebelion World Premiere.

Rock the Bowl has unveiled its most exciting lineup yet, with the New Plymouth festival set to return to the iconic Bowl of Brooklands on 29th December, 2026. Now in its fourth year, the Taranaki summer staple will be headlined by Aotearoa dub-soul legends Fat Freddy's Drop, Australian psychedelic rock favourites Ocean Alley, and global electronic music icon Carl Cox, making this one of the most diverse and compelling lineups in the festival's short but impressive history.

Rounding out the bill are two of New Zealand's most exciting emerging acts: Auckland indie-rock five-piece NO CIGAR, who have steadily built a devoted following since forming in 2019, and fellow Kiwi outfit Coast Arcade. Together, the lineup spans dub, reggae, psychedelic rock, surf rock, indie and techno, offering something genuinely compelling for every kind of music fan making the trip to New Plymouth this summer.

Ocean Alley's inclusion carries a nostalgic edge for long-time fans, with the Australian six-piece returning to Rock the Bowl after performing at the inaugural 2023 edition. Carl Cox's appearance is a particular coup for the event, giving New Zealand audiences a rare chance to see one of dance music's most enduring and celebrated names perform in an outdoor setting as unique as the Bowl of Brooklands.

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Tickets go on presale from 19th August, 2026 at 7:00pm NZT, with general tickets available from 20th August, 2026 at 7:00pm NZT. Rock the Bowl is presented by Trademark Live and The Edge, with support from the New Plymouth Major Events Fund and Venture Taranaki, both of which have highlighted the event's growing economic and cultural impact on the Taranaki region.

Fat Freddy's Drop, Ocean Alley & More: Rock The Bowl 2026 Lineup Revealed

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Rock the Bowl returns to the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth on 29th December, 2026, with presale tickets available from 19th August.