Agitator
It all began with the “cave” somewhere along the South Coast of Wellington, New Zealand.
| Where: | Emmett St Curbside Cabaret |
| When: | 3rd Mar 2:00pm |
Bad Blocks (NZ/Aus)
electronic songs - at the Baobab after party!
| Where: | Baobab Cafe |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00pm |
Basketball Jones
Basketball Jones started dribbling at a very early age. Then one day he was given a basketball.
| Where: | Buskers' Pitch |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
Beastwars
Beastwars are a band that plays heavy music. Their new album will be released in April.
| Where: | Wilson St Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 7:30pm |
Bec Sandridge (AUS)
Watching Bec Sandridge perform is almost like being privy to a secret
| Where: | Emmett St Curbside Cabaret |
| When: | 3rd Mar 11:00am |
Bella Cajon
Wellington’s favourite 8 piece Gyp-Hop Folk-Pop Ruski-Reggae Roots Dance Band!
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 3:15pm |
Brockaflowersaurus Rex and the Blueberry Biscuits
Terribly talented all star band of amazing youngsters taking off in the Welli scene.
| Where: | Newtown Sound Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 5:45pm |
Dictophone Blues
Auckland four piece Dictaphone Blues bring a joyous collection of psychedelic pop tunes and a happy-go-lucky live show bound to warm the heart and make the shoes dance upon your feet.
| Where: | Wilson St Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 5:30pm |
DJ Art Official (Newtown Sound)
If you're going to have your own stage why not play some tunes!
| Where: | Newtown Sound Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar |
DJ Mesala
"I have enjoy playing happy tunes to either getting you dancing or put a smile on your dial."
| Where: | MesalaGroove Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
Fraser Hooper
"Perfect comic timing, Hooper is super." The Sunday Mail Australia
| Where: | Buskers' Pitch |
| When: | 3rd Mar 11:30am |
Kidzone 24 Roadshow
Kidzone24 is bringing the fun to you! Meet Rufus from Pop Up , say "Hi" to the WotWots , and hang out with Kidzone host Morgan at the Kidzone24 Roadshow.
| Where: | Southern Riddiford St. |
| When: | 3rd Mar 11:00am |
Klezmer Rebs
Back at the Newtown Festival for the fourth year, the Klezmer Rebs will share their own version of klezmer music.
| Where: | Mainstreet Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
Louis Baker
Young soul blues sensation Louis Baker is not to be missed!
| Where: | Emmett St Curbside Cabaret |
| When: | 3rd Mar 12:30pm |
Mara and the Bushkas
With a style of songwriting equally as eclectic as her background, Mara delivers an old soul voice with a fresh perspective, supported by an killer band of Bushkas.
| Where: | Mainstreet Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 4:00pm |
Newtown Rocksteady
Newtowns favourite sons - an infectious combination of mellow rhythms and upbeat dance tunes!
| Where: | Mainstreet Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 2:00pm |
Rio Hunuki-Hemopo
Rio’s infectious and hypnotic live performances were undertaken as a 2 piece with Justin 'Firefly' Clarke accompanying Rio on guitar.
| Where: | Wilson St Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 2:30pm |
Salvation Army
The Wellington South Salvation open their doors and showcase their style of music on their front door step, along with awesome activities for all ages!
| Where: | Constable St |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
Sam Manzanza and his Afro Beat Band
Taste the hot and spicy rhythm of Africa.
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:15am |
Sausage Circus Sound System
"Roll up", for the bicycle powered street theatre extravaganza.
| Where: | Cnr Rintoul & Riddiford St |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
Sendam Rawkustra
A multi-headed rhythm beast deep from the heart of Newtown.
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 11:45am |
Sharkness
Sharkness [Robin Hinkley] combines elements from previous projects Good Laika and Bleakhouse, but adds new ingredients when no one is looking.
| Where: | Wilson St Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 3:30pm |
Skaman
Skaman is a favourite around the Wellington clubs and cafes supporting some of NZeds top reggae bands
| Where: | Newtown Sound Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar |
Solid Gold Sound System
Following in the footsteps of Akbar nubian the great Disco Alchemist and mystic
| Where: | Rintoul St |
| When: | 11:00am |
Stage - Vital Sounds @ Baobab cafe
New Zealand's Most legit and epic Reggae Sound System plays all day in the Baobab courtyard til 8pm
| Where: | Baobab Cafe |
| When: | 3rd Mar 11:00am |
STAGE: Batucada Parade
A massive parade of Samba drummers grooving their way from Emmett St to Constable St
| Where: | Parade |
| When: | 3rd Mar 3:45pm |
STAGE: Buskers' Pitch
Come and be entertained by some of the best buskers around! Outside McDonald's Newtown, 190 Riddiford St
| Where: | Buskers' Pitch |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
STAGE: Emmett St Curbside Cabaret
Soloists and bands with a street cafe vibe
| Where: | Emmett St Curbside Cabaret |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
STAGE: GrooveFM
Wellington Jazz radio broadcasting live from Newtown Festival!
| Where: | Green St |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
STAGE: Mainstreet
Come one, come all! Some of the finest that the Newtown Festival has to offer are on display.
| Where: | Mainstreet Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:00am |
STAGE: MesalaGroove
Check out the MesalaGroove Stage on Green St
| Where: | MesalaGroove Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar |
STAGE: Newtown Community
See some of the best and brightest stars that the Newtown community has to offer! At the corner of Constable and Riddiford St.
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar |
STAGE: Wilson St
Newtown's favourite side street; with another bangin lineup for 2013!
| Where: | Wilson St Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:30am |
The Shot Band
The Shot Band make friends from strangers every time they step onstage. Energy, caustic wit, sweet harmony and great songs.
| Where: | Mainstreet Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 11:00am |
Wellington Batucada
Wellington Batucada is a community-based percussion group that brings the flamboyant world of samba from Brazil to Wellington. Parade from Emmett to Constable St.
| Where: | Parade |
| When: | 3rd Mar 3:45pm |
Wellington City Shake-'Em-On-Downers
The Swingiest Little Big Band this side of anywhere.
| Where: | Mainstreet Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar |
Wellington Youth Circus
A dazzling display of skill and daring.
| Where: | Buskers' Pitch |
| When: | 3rd Mar 1:45pm |
Womansong Choir
"My overwhelming sense was the joy and fun this group takes in their music"
| Where: | Community Stage |
| When: | 3rd Mar 11:10am |
Zach Washer
Zac-Tacular has performed his unique style of juggling, acrobatics and wheel-spinning around New Zealand and the globe.
| Where: | Buskers' Pitch |
| When: | 3rd Mar 10:45am |