Deep in the heart of Gisborne, New Zealand the infamous and longstanding Rhythm and Vines returns year on year for a heated New Years experience. The first spot in town to see the sun, and stacked with artist from before it goes down. Arguably coming out the gate with one of the strongest first announces in the past 3 years, we’ve got our heads to the ground for the full drop in the coming months.
CHANCE THE RAPPER – ZHU – RÜFÜS – WILKINSON (DJ) – NETSKY DJ – GETTER – GOLDLINK – DENZEL CURRY – DUSKY – SKREAM – HOT CHIP (DJ SET) – SACHI – MONTELL2099 – ENO x DIRTY – P MONEY – YOKO ZUNA – AC SLATER – PACIFIC HEIGHTS – STACK & PIECE – BAILEY WILEY – S.P.Y – SAVAGE – THE JORDAN LUCK BAND – ANNA CODDINGTON – THREE HOUSES DOWN
At only 23, Chance the Rapper has already earned mainstream recognition and critical acclaim for his fusion of hiphop and gospel sounds. His latest release Coloring Book was the first album to chart on the Billboard 200 purely on streams, peaking at number 8. Headlining Rhythm and Vines marks Chance’s first ever show on NZ soil.
ZHU is the Los Angeles based producer behind the smash hit track ‘Faded’. Originally releasing his music anonymously, ZHU has risen globally in popularity, recently closing out Lollapalooza, and his EP Generationwhy gaining critical acclaim from Rolling Stone.
Famous for their atmospheric indie electronic dancepop sound, Australian trio RÜFÜS will bring their infectious summer sound to this year’s festival. Formed in 2010 when a rainsoaked vacation to Byron Bay turned into an impromptu jam session, RÜFÜS features the talents of guitarist Tyrone Lindqvist, keyboardist Jon George, and drummer James Hunt. RÜFÜS released their fulllength album, Bloom this year with the singles ‘Like an Animal,’ ‘You Were Right’ and ‘Take Me Out.’
Bolstering the strong hip hop lineup will be performances from US rappers Goldlink and Denzel Curry. Goldlink’s debut album, The God Complex was named one of the best albums of 2014 by New York’s Complex magazine.
Bringing light to the local squadron who opens the stage doors, local favourites SACHI, Montell2099, Stack and Piece, and Eno x Dirty we’ll be keeping our eyes on.
A final allocation of discounted presale tickets will go on sale on Friday, August 12 at 9am to registered fans. People will need to register here in order to access the presale. Full price tickets will go onsale on Friday August 12th at Midday.
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