Dizzee Rascal and Sir Dave Dobbyn to headline R&V

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

The final lineup for New Zealand’s most loved music festival Rhythm and Vines is now confirmed with a total 105 acts over four stages.

From December 29 through to sunrise of January 1st, the final release is headlined by UK grime rapper Dizzee Rascal making his way to Gisborne for the first time.

Also a popular performance, Sir “Raving” Dave Dobbyn which will make his much anticipated return to the sundown slot on New Year’s Eve.

Joining already announced headline acts such as Chase and Status, Camelphat, Alison Wonderland and Dimension (live) are performances from K Motionz, Set Mo, Ekko & Sidetrack and Shockone.

Local New Zealand additions range from up and coming rockers No Cigar, Muroki, through to country western star Kaylee Bell and local D&B hero Witters closing the Rhythm Stage.

Over 60 local acts are booked to perform across the three days.

But for the first time since 2019, Rhythm and Vines is a truly global affair, with over 40 artists hailing from USA, Brazil, Africa, Australia and all across Europe.

Over 20,000 tickets have already sold for the festival, with only a handful of spaces left in Meadow Camp.

Resale is now also available for sold out tickets in the campgrounds. People are encouraged to check back regularly for resale tickets as people list them via the R&V x Moshtix ticketing page.

- - More details in tomorrow’s The Gisborne Herald.