Closure of independent festivals mean emerging artists will lose important launch pad, music insiders say ...

After a year off to regroup, New Zealand’s longest-running music and arts festival will return to Auckland’s Tāpapakanga Regional Park next summer with a refreshed vision and world-class acts to fill ...

The closure of Auckland venue Neck of the Woods shows our local live music scene needs a helping hand to survive, says event organiser Gareth Popham.

Beginning Monday, May 13 and going through May 28, Patagonia Footwear and Kirkhams Outdoor Products will donate $30 to Splore for every pair of Patagonia shoes purchased at the retailer. Splore put ...

The lifting of restrictions on event numbers and loosening of social distancing means Splore fans can heave a sigh of relief. Organisers confirm the festival will take place at its home of Tapapakanga ...

It’s the most repetitive request at the end of every Splore Festival event and now Splore is in a position to grant the audience’s wish of becoming an annual event. Splore will be returning for 2015.

The drug-testing tent at Splore is unassuming: miss the merchandise featuring Lil Pinger the Drug Safety Lamb and you could walk by without a second glance. Despite that, there was a steady stream of ...

Splore will take place at Tapapakanga Regional Park in February. Photo / Jason Burgess Entertainment: Creating a truly sustainable festival with zero waste and a low carbon footprint is a long-term ...

Lady Leshurr has joined the line-up for next year's Splore festival. Next year's Splore festival has added some big names to its line-up, including hip-hop duo Blackalicious, and Morcheeba duo Skye ...