New Zealand music festival series: Northern Bass

Think fun in a field with friends… on a farm. Northern Bass is a three-day 18+ electronic party that will have you dancing into the new year. Come rain or shine, Worsfold Farm in Kaiwaka Mangawhai welcomes 10,000 ticket holders each year.

Founded in 2013, Fuzen Entertainment decided to take their club experiences to the next level. After successfully running popular Auckland venues Fu bar and Zen for 13 years, they closed their doors in 2011 to focus on bigger events.

For all night owls, acts play until 4:30am on NYE!  With a smaller set up of two main stages, Northern Bass is still set to steal hearts through showcasing emerging and established talent. Past performers have included Ancy C, Shapeshifter, Skepta, Joey Bada$$, Shapeshifter and DJ and producer Alix Perez.

Anything goes on the farm, animal dress included. With beads and braces to shirts and singlets, hairbands and halos to shades and sweatbands, this colourful and high-energy festival creates a safe space for youngsters to let loose. Walk towards the light(s) and feel the bass beneath your feet.

Food and drink stalls and water stations are available throughout the festival, so reusable bottles are recommended to bring. Northern Bass also offer free return buses to campers to visit nearby hotspot Mangawhai Heads, soswimwear is a must! Soak up the sun, or a pint, to start your day right.

Glamping or camping is available, and more recently a Green Camp has been introduced for more mindful campers. This is where tents are pre-pitched (at an extra cost) in premium locations, with the promise of keeping the campsite clean. Day tickets start from $189.90 and three-day tickets start from $299.90 (not including camping).

The first part of the line-up for the 2024 festival has been announced. With big names Hybrid Minds and Shy FX among the electronic headliners. Other artists include:

  • Alix Perez
  • Camo and Krooked b2b Mejfus
  • Andy C + Tonn Piper
  • Montell 2099
  • The Upbeats

Tickets are available now on their website Northern Bass.


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