For the third year running, Nest Fest was held at Black Barn Vineyard Amphitheatre. The 4000 tickets to the event sold out about two months in advance. The event featured independent artists across three stages. Hawke's Bay Today photographer Ian Cooper headed along to capture the event.
![The capacity was doubled this year to 4000. Photo / Ian Cooper](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TVJS6UUCUJCUJD6CZRNZDI2E54.jpg?auth=09d67d8b74d7fc9a0902da2bd49a52217ff4a02122d19c9acde4a278dc1381fa&width=16&height=23&quality=70&smart=true)
![Festival goers enjoying Nest Fest on Saturday. Photo / Ian Cooper](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TZ5CMLDB6RHDA6BAQLEYDO7ENQ.jpg?auth=15b24c90a3b478d3a4d82e9ae71781654a092ea73588cda6fe29ab4baebd5365&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
![Organiser Harry Pettit said the majority of attendees came from out of town, including large numbers from Auckland and Wellington. Photo / Ian Cooper](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CYWS4STCRQVSAWRQVFIQYHZOBM.jpg?auth=3823d4321baff05bf756481473f8bf56159cf17fbdd431528b0d5484697c70ca&width=16&height=20&quality=70&smart=true)
![Amy Stevens and Scott Gear, of Hawke's Bay. Photo / Ian Cooper](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NX2G7GNIWXOJ4CRD3MGC3CKDTM.jpg?auth=2237241375ddb6c437081767f456bb80d9a4bb39a404a7f6dcd7791591fe57b0&width=16&height=25&quality=70&smart=true)