Northern Bass 2015 Announce First Line-Up

A mix of local and international acts have been revealed in the first line-up announcement for Northern Bass 2015. The festival which takes place in Mangawhai over the New Year's period has also been extended from two days to three. Here are the details...

Northern Bass 15/16

Tuesday 29th - Thursday 31st December 2015, Worsfold Farm, Mangawhai

Featuring... Shapeshifter, Skepta, Foreign Beggars, Chali 2na, DJ Marky, Ladi6, Machinedrum, Danny Byrd, Mala, Homebrew, Swindle, A-sides, Skeptical, Dub Phizix + Strategy, State Of Mind + MC Woody, Dylan C, K+lab + Band, DLR, Bailey Wiley, Midnight Gallery, Tali, Diaz Grimm, 48 Sonic, Totems, Randa

Here is Shapeshifter with 'Gravity' from their 2013 album Delta...

And here is London grime artist Skepta with 'Shutdown'...

PRESS RELEASE:

The wait is over – NORTHERN BASS drops the first 15/16 Artist Announcement!

After the resounding success of last year’s epic sold-out event, FuZen Entertainment and George FM are thrilled to announce the first installment of artists heading to Mangawhai to perform at the 15/16 Northern Bass New Years festival.

ANNOUNCING:

SHAPESHIFTER * SKEPTA

FOREIGN BEGGARS * CHALI 2NA * DJ MARKY * LADI 6 * MACHINEDRUM * DANNY BYRD

MALA * HOMEBREW * SWINDLE * A-SIDES * SKEPTICAL *DUB PHIZIX + STRATEGY

STATE OF MIND + MC WOODY * DYLAN C * K+LAB +BAND * DLR * BAILEY WILEY

MIDNIGHT GALLERY * TALI * DIAZ GRIMM * 48 SONIC * TOTEMS * RANDA

and more to be announced!

With a second announcement still to come Northern Bass 15/16 is shaping up to cement its position as a must see fixture on NZ's event calendar.

"Getting to see Shapeshifter perform on the Northern Bass main stage has been a long term goal of mine,” says festival director Gareth Popham. "We can’t wait to see how all of these artists make their mark on Northern Bass!"

This year also sees Northern Bass move to a three-day festival format, with the addition of an extra night of entertainment and camping on the 29th December.

"The idea of adding the 29th came after we received requests came from a large portion of our audience to extend their Northern Bass experience" Popham continues.

The Jungle Stage will open from 2pm – 10pm, with a special selection of artists to create the perfect vibe before kicking off Movie Night in The Jungle.

And last but certainly not least, expect to see a focus on sustainability and environmental awareness at Northern Bass 15/16 as the event rolls out new initiatives aimed to combat the impact of waste, abandoned camping equipment and to encourage recycling and choosing reusable products.

NORTHERN BASS 15/16
29.30.31 December 2015
Worsfold Farm, Mangawhai

Tickets on sale now from iticket.co.nz