Taranaki Country Music Festival
Back in 2018, George and Jocelyn Tuahine decided it was time Taranaki held a Country Music Festival. Over the years they have gracefully learned how to improve and in 2025 the festival will be back for it's 8th year at the Waitara War Memorial Hall.
The 2025 festival will be held February 14-16.
The full line up / festival programme will be avaible here closer to the event.
Programme:
Friday
Open Mic: 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Showcase: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Open Mic: 9:00am - 11:45am
Invited Artists: 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Showcase: 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Sunday
Open Mic: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Over 40 artists will perform over the 3 days with 3 different bands. Artists includes:
- Dennis August - Mt Maunganui
- Raymond Solomon - Little Waihi
- Doug Erutoe - Tokorua
- Rupert King - Auckland
- Tegan Reid - Tauranga
- Kahu Sisters - Taupo
- Neil-Mckenzie Hall - Tauranga
- Jenny Bennett - New Plymouth
- Grant Reha-Timoti - Rotorua
- Megan Johnson - Auckland
- Shane Clarke - Timaru
- Mark Corbett - New Plymouth
- Rae Carton - Napier
- Jan Thompson - Te Aroha
- Teresa Herewini - Levin
- Jan McKay - Hastings
- Diane Peachy - Whanganui
- Robert Antonio - Wellington
- Selwyn Rangitutia - Matamata
- Lance Murch - Taupo
- Mihi Murch - Taupo
- Zara Buckton - Cambridge
- George Tuahine - Waitara
- Nigel Wilding - Waitara
- Nancy Muller - Auroa
- Larry Cotter - Levin
Tickets:
Certified Self Contained Motorcaravan Parking
Secure parking for self-contained motorhomes and caravans will be provided at Waitara Central School grounds opposite the venue.
- Parking is $20 for 4 nights
- Toilets are available 24/7
- Arrive from Thursday 2pm and depart Monday morning
- Small pets are ok within the school grounds but aren't allowed in the hall.
- Your parking ticket will need to be purchased in addition to your festival ticket
Book your spot here
