Splore 2019

Splore 2019 in photos: Celebrating 20 years of unique beats, freaks and vibes

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Through rain and shine, Splore 2019 shone bright for three days. Photos by Kelsy Scott, Federico Pagola, Connor Crawford, Glenn McLelland and Dane Scott. Read Simon Day’s journey into the 20 year history of the Splore festival here Read Simon Day’s journey into the 20 year history of the Splore festival here

‘Carousing and frolicking’: 20 years of Splore

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Simon Day uncovers the fascinating history of New Zealand’s longest running music festival. Twenty years ago on the rugged cliffs above Karioitahi Beach, an hour south of Auckland, somewhere between 500 and 700 people gathered to spend two days celebrating the end of 1998 and the beginning of 1999. It was a wild bush trance … Read more