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Get ready Ōtautahi, Go Live Festival returns for its 5th year, at the iconic Christchurch Town Hall. This year’s festival will feature thirteen acts playing across four different stages, showcasing an incredible lineup of both homegrown and national talent.

The 2025 lineup will include the highly anticipated return of Minuit, the legendary electronic act whose sound has defined an era of Kiwi music. Fans will also witness a special reunion of the 90s punk-pop rock band Slim, delivering a dose of nostalgia and high-energy anthems, along with recently reformed national rock legends Tadpole.

Rodney Fisher (Goodshirt) will be teaming up with local indie music producers The Response and adding to the excitement, sonic powerhouse Cairo Knife Fight are jetting in directly from the USA to rock the crowd.

But that’s not all, Go Live Festival 2025 will feature more exceptional artists, each bringing their unique style and sound to this unmissable event. From rising stars to seasoned performers, the festival will showcase some of the best of New Zealand’s vibrant music scene.

With its growing reputation as a celebration of Aotearoa’s musical talent, Go Live Festival has become a cornerstone event on Ōtautahi’s winter calendar.

Tickets are limited and on sale now.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday 23rd August
📍 Location: Christchurch Town Hall
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/

For more information: Go Live Festival : Christchurch City Council

Full festival lineup: Minuit – Tadpole – Cairo Knife Fight – Terrible Sons – Slim – One Waka – Rodney Fisher & The Response – Ellie Oak – The Rainfall – Steffany Beck & Miranda Easten – Castaway – Ryan Fisherman – RVA

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