Homegrown music festival's new location revealed
Hamilton has been announced as the new home for the Homegrown music festival.
In January the festival, which features New Zealand music, confirmed it would be leaving Wellington's waterfront after being there for 18 years.
From next year it will be held at Hamilton's Claudelands Oval.
Festival director Andrew Tuck said the move is "about creating something that celebrates our roots and gives back to the region that inspires us".
Organisers said that Hamilton offers potential for the festival to expand and evolve. (Source: Breakfast)
Organisers said that Hamilton offers potential for the festival to expand and evolve as New Zealand's fastest-growing city.
"Its central location — just a short journey from the Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Coromandel, and the King Country — makes it accessible for a wide range of attendees eager to enjoy Aotearoa's finest musical acts."
Tuck said accessibility for as many people as possible is key for the festival, and "being close to such a large population makes this dream even more achievable".
Hamilton City Council deputy chief executive Sean Murray said the festival returning to the Waikato is "a win for the whole upper North Island".
Next year's event will be held on March 14.
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