Splore 2017 – Strangely Familiar at the Family Reunion

 

Splore Festival 2017
17-19 February
Tapapakanga Park, Deerys Road, Orere Point

First artist announcement:
Sampa The Great – Dub Pistols – Egyptian Lover – Tall Black Guy Productions – Nickodemus – RaggaTwins Crew – Pitch Black – Weird Together – Latinaotearoa – Carnivorous Plant Society – Yoko-Zuna – VILLETTE
Frank Booker – Dylan C – Aroha – DJ Dubhead – Greg Churchill – Selecta Sam Lockley  

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Splore’s first line up of music artists for the 2017 festival includes the exciting new talent – Sampa the Great who will make her New Zealand debut at Splore with her full live band. The Australian singer is receiving much acclaim for her innovative hip hop and spoken word delivery backed by clever production.

One the UK’s most popular festival bands, The Dub Pistols, will make a return to New Zealand following their blistering set at Splore 2016. The reggae ska band is fronted by the energetic and self-proclaimed crazy person, Barry Ashworth.

Also returning are jungle music’s true pioneers, The Ragga Twins. Australian electro pop duo GL will also make their New Zealand debut at Splore.

Exciting overseas DJ’s confirmed are Stones Throw’s Egyptian Lover who brought the house down at the recent 20th anniversary Stones Throw party. The old school LA producer/vocalist brings his in-your- face charisma which gets some of the best call and response reactions around. Joining him on the bill will be influential Detroit producer Tall Black Guy and one of NYC’s finest, Nickodemus.

Live local acts include the triumphant return of Pitch Black who will be touring their new album, Filtered Sensors, and unleashing some very special visuals for their Splore performance. The lush soundscapes of Carnivorous Plant Society will emanate from Splore’s Main Stage along with the high energy Weird Together full live show plus the Latin grooves from the new 4 – piece Latinaotearoa (complete with dancers) and exciting new band Yoko-Zuna.

Up and coming vocalist and producer, Villette, has been confirmed as has local DJ’s Frank Booker, Aroha, Greg Churchill, Dylan C, Dubhead and Selecta Sam.

Further artists will be announced in October.

The theme for Splore 2017 is Strangely Familiar at the Splore Family Reunion. ‘Family Reunion’ because Splore kindred spirits have a ‘commonessence’ flowing through their diverse identities in a multi-coloured sea of fabulous costumes. The family that frolics together, stays together!