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3 days ago
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Mānuka Phuel Synthony Festival To Return In March 2026
Press Release – Duco Touring Duco Touring has today announced the date for New Zealand's biggest one-day music event Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, returning in 2026! The festival will take place on Saturday 21 March, 2026 and will return to Auckland Domain. The 2025 event had record-breaking attendance, with the headline act SYNTHONY performing to an impressive sold-out crowd of 40,000. The $1.8 million dollar production featured 2000 working personnel plus 316 artists and performers. Following a successful double-header event this weekend at Spark Arena, with 10,000 Kiwi's attending Mānuka Phuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA and SYNTHONY ORIGINS, Duco Touring are excited to continue to bring high-quality experiences to New Zealanders year-round. Duco Touring Founder David Higgins commented: 'After a massive turnout in 2025, and an incredible atmosphere across this weekend's events, we knew we had to bring SYNTHONY Festival back to the Domain. In 2026, we're planning to scale up every aspect, from the stage production to the artist line-up. SYNTHONY Festival will continue to be a destination event for fans nationwide.' Described as 'an enduring success' and 'enjoyable for everyone' (NZ Herald) and 'a magical farewell to summer' (RNZ) following Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2025, punters can expect the same unparalleled festival experience, local and international artists, world-class immersive visuals, and some of the biggest dance tracks of all time reimagined. 'Following the roaring success of last year, we're proud to once again come on board as the headline sponsor for Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2026,' said Alex McDonald, Co-Creator of Mānuka Phuel. 'Our partnership with SYNTHONY across multiple events in 2025 has proved to be the perfect collision of energy, sound, and culture — and embodies everything Mānuka Phuel stands for. We're proud to return in 2025 to phuel what we believe is one of the most powerful and unmissable live music experiences Auckland has to offer.' Tātaki Auckland Unlimited's CE Nick Hill says: 'We're proud to support the return of Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival in 2026. Last year's event was a phenomenal success, drawing a record-breaking crowd and creating an unforgettable experience in the heart of Auckland. It's exactly the kind of world-class, homegrown event that showcases our region's energy, creativity and love of music. We're thrilled to invest in its future on behalf of Auckland Council and can't wait to see it light up the Domain once again.' The first, stellar line-up will be revealed in early August. Presale registration is open now, with presale and general on-sale mid August.
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3 days ago
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Mānuka Phuel Synthony Festival To Return In March 2026
Duco Touring has today announced the date for New Zealand's biggest one-day music event Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, returning in 2026! The festival will take place on Saturday 21 March, 2026 and will return to Auckland Domain. The 2025 event had record-breaking attendance, with the headline act SYNTHONY performing to an impressive sold-out crowd of 40,000. The $1.8 million dollar production featured 2000 working personnel plus 316 artists and performers. Following a successful double-header event this weekend at Spark Arena, with 10,000 Kiwi's attending Mānuka Phuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA and SYNTHONY ORIGINS, Duco Touring are excited to continue to bring high-quality experiences to New Zealanders year-round. Duco Touring Founder David Higgins commented: 'After a massive turnout in 2025, and an incredible atmosphere across this weekend's events, we knew we had to bring SYNTHONY Festival back to the Domain. In 2026, we're planning to scale up every aspect, from the stage production to the artist line-up. SYNTHONY Festival will continue to be a destination event for fans nationwide.' Described as 'an enduring success' and 'enjoyable for everyone' (NZ Herald) and 'a magical farewell to summer' (RNZ) following Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2025, punters can expect the same unparalleled festival experience, local and international artists, world-class immersive visuals, and some of the biggest dance tracks of all time reimagined. 'Following the roaring success of last year, we're proud to once again come on board as the headline sponsor for Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival 2026,' said Alex McDonald, Co-Creator of Mānuka Phuel. 'Our partnership with SYNTHONY across multiple events in 2025 has proved to be the perfect collision of energy, sound, and culture — and embodies everything Mānuka Phuel stands for. We're proud to return in 2025 to phuel what we believe is one of the most powerful and unmissable live music experiences Auckland has to offer.' Tātaki Auckland Unlimited's CE Nick Hill says: 'We're proud to support the return of Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival in 2026. Last year's event was a phenomenal success, drawing a record-breaking crowd and creating an unforgettable experience in the heart of Auckland. It's exactly the kind of world-class, homegrown event that showcases our region's energy, creativity and love of music. We're thrilled to invest in its future on behalf of Auckland Council and can't wait to see it light up the Domain once again.' The first, stellar line-up will be revealed in early August. Presale registration is open now, with presale and general on-sale mid August.
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11-07-2025
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Ready To Bring The Ding? Spark's Public Triangle Audition Hits A High Note With Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra
Press Release – Spark NZ Spark is turning one everyday New Zealander into the most unexpected star of Duco Events' brand-new Full Metal Orchestra, from the team behind SYNTHONY – handing them the honour of striking a single, show-stopping triangle note during their performance of the System of a Down song, Aerials at Spark Arena later this month. This activation is part of Spark's renewed partnership with Spark Arena through to 2030 – reaffirming its commitment to bring New Zealanders closer to the music, not just through access to gigs at the country's biggest indoor venue and a decade long partnership with Spotify, but by placing one lucky winner centre stage, within the music performance itself. Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra will debut on 26 July at Spark Arena. This will mark the first time the team behind SYNTHONY and Come Together has brought rock and metal legends alongside a 29-piece classical orchestra to the stage, and the first time Spark Arena has hosted back-to-back concerts in a single night with SYNTHONY Origins bookending the evening. The 'Bring the ding' Experience: From Square to Stage The journey kicks off at a one-of-a-kind triangle audition booth popping up in Auckland's Takutai Square, Britomart on 17 and 18 July. Designed to feel like a cross between a high tech recording studio and a live stage, the booth invites anyone to step inside, strike the triangle in time with the music, and get instantly scored on timing, flair and stage presence. From these auditions, a winner will be chosen and invited to Spark's VIP hospitality suite, the S Lounge at Spark Arena, on show night. There, a video of their audition will be played to the entire arena, sharing the story of how they came to be Full Metal Orchestra's newest triangle-playing superstar. The Finale On the night, the winner will join the 29-piece orchestra, taking centre stage at Spark Arena to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime note in front of thousands. With pre-sale tickets, behind-the-scenes experiences, exclusive Front Row access to see the live orchestra and rock band up close and premium entry to the S Lounge, Spark is getting New Zealanders closer than ever before to the music.
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11-07-2025
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Ready To Bring The Ding? Spark's Public Triangle Audition Hits A High Note With Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra
Spark is turning one everyday New Zealander into the most unexpected star of Duco Events' brand-new Full Metal Orchestra, from the team behind SYNTHONY – handing them the honour of striking a single, show-stopping triangle note during their performance of the System of a Down song, Aerials at Spark Arena later this month. This activation is part of Spark's renewed partnership with Spark Arena through to 2030 – reaffirming its commitment to bring New Zealanders closer to the music, not just through access to gigs at the country's biggest indoor venue and a decade long partnership with Spotify, but by placing one lucky winner centre stage, within the music performance itself. Mānuka Phuel Full Metal Orchestra will debut on 26 July at Spark Arena. This will mark the first time the team behind SYNTHONY and Come Together has brought rock and metal legends alongside a 29-piece classical orchestra to the stage, and the first time Spark Arena has hosted back-to-back concerts in a single night with SYNTHONY Origins bookending the evening. The 'Bring the ding' Experience: From Square to Stage The journey kicks off at a one-of-a-kind triangle audition booth popping up in Auckland's Takutai Square, Britomart on 17 and 18 July. Designed to feel like a cross between a high tech recording studio and a live stage, the booth invites anyone to step inside, strike the triangle in time with the music, and get instantly scored on timing, flair and stage presence. From these auditions, a winner will be chosen and invited to Spark's VIP hospitality suite, the S Lounge at Spark Arena, on show night. There, a video of their audition will be played to the entire arena, sharing the story of how they came to be Full Metal Orchestra's newest triangle-playing superstar. The Finale On the night, the winner will join the 29-piece orchestra, taking centre stage at Spark Arena to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime note in front of thousands. With pre-sale tickets, behind-the-scenes experiences, exclusive Front Row access to see the live orchestra and rock band up close and premium entry to the S Lounge, Spark is getting New Zealanders closer than ever before to the music.
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17-06-2025
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Lineup Announced For Mānuka Phuel Synthony Origins
Press Release – 818. (New Zealand, Tuesday 17 June, 2025) – The Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Origins dancefloor just got even hotter. Three iconic names have today been announced to join the Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Origins lineup — Sneaky Sound System, Bevan Keys, and SYNTHONY's very own Dick Johnson will join the massive celebration of the anthems that defined electronic music. Happening for one night only on Saturday 26 July at Spark Arena, SYNTHONY Origins is a return to the roots — a full throttle homage to underground club culture, warehouse raves, and the era that shaped it all. The event takes place after Mānuka Phuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA, presented by Duco Touring and Liberty Stage; also at Auckland's Spark Arena. Australia's dance music icons Sneaky Sound System are set to light up the SYNTHONY Origins stage with their iconic blend of house, disco, and electro-pop. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Miss Connie and producer/DJ Angus McDonald, the duo shot to fame with their 3x platinum debut album, spawning chart-topping hits like UFO, Pictures, and I Love It. From ARIA Awards to global collaborations with the likes of Tiësto, Jay-Z and Kanye West, Sneaky have spent two decades at the top of their game — headlining festivals, dominating club charts, and running beloved parties like Sneaky Sundays across Sydney and Mykonos. Joining them on the lineup is Bevan Keys, spinning from the 1980s onwards, Bevan held down residencies at the legendary Core Celebre and one half of platinum selling Nice 'n' Urlich CD series, compiler of the immensely popular Key to The Groove compilation series. More recently DJing in some of Auckland's finest venues such as Ink Bar and a favourite amongst festivals, a founding member of the Peter Urlich Broadcast Experience. Bevan Key's groove-heavy selections are sure to get Kiwis dancing the night away at SYNTHONY Origins. Performing alongside Bevan Keys is SYNTHONY Music Director Dick Johnson. With roots in the UK's famed Hacienda Club and a career remixing the likes of Fatboy Slim, Crookers, and Claude Von Stroke, Dick brings the deep cuts, the remixes, and the musical expertise that make SYNTHONY what it is. 'We've pulled together a seriously stacked lineup for SYNTHONY Origins,' says Dick Johnson, SYNTHONY Music Director. 'Sneaky Sound System and Bevan Keys are legends, and this show is all about celebrating the tracks and energy that built club culture. It's going to feel like the ultimate underground party, but on a massive scale.' Following Dick Johnson, Bevan Keys and Sneaky Sound System, expect reimagined classics by Darude, Eric Prydz, Faithless, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Robert Miles, Tiësto and more, brought to life by SYNTHONY – a full orchestra, incredible vocalists and instrumentalists, and immersive audio-visual design.
