Spotlight: SwampFest 2026 - ROCK’EN’ROL

Banging the drum in support of Te Papaioea Palmerston North's noisy DIY underground since 2004, a humongous array of local talents are converging upon SwampFest 2026 on 17th October. Happening at legendary all-ages music hub The Stomach — a crucial, independently-run space for artists since 1988 — Swampfest '26 is a part of the nationwide ROCK’EN’ROL initiative, encouraging rangatahi / young adults to get enrolled and vote in this year's general election. If you haven't already done so, enrol / update your details at vote.nz and peep the massive full bill below...

Swampfesst26 is proud to be apart of ROCK‘EN’ROL! This nationwide, non-partisan initiative will use live music, art and community events to connect with young people aged 18–24 in particular, and make enrolling easy, visible and accessible.
Bring your ID and get enrolled to vote.

SWAMPFEST '26
Saturday 17th October - The Stomach, Palmerston North (all-ages, doors 11am)

Featuring...
Noddy On The Cross
Cephalopod
Defeatus
Bolkidz
Fader
Resist
Riot
The Nerines
Planet Overload
Fusion
Studio One
Pining Radiata
Old Man Pin
Nutellamonk
Key Lime Pie
After Expiry
WaterColour
Persimmon
Carnage In The Cul-de-sac

Tickets on sale HERE via UTR

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