About the Festival:
Fruit Loop Festival is Marlborough’s juiciest new summer gig! A full-blown
celebration of music and dance\, kicking off under the sun and well into th
e night. Think open-air energy - blending Marlborough's summer magic with a
full-scale music festival. An insane line-up of DJs and live performers wi
th production to match! From the first drop to the final track\, it's where
the beat hits harder and the drinks taste sweeter.
Fresh\, wild\, fi
erce - Fruit Loop is the party Marlborough has been waiting for.
Be bo
ld. Be chill. Be you. Fruit Loop is a safe\, inclusive space where everyone
belongs. Bring your true self and join the party. R18 Event
The Line-Up:
DICK JOHNSON: The heart of NZ’s electronic scene\, Dick Johnson is a true house music he avyweight. With remixes for global icons like Fatboy Slim and Claude VonStr oke\, plus Kiwi favourites L.A.B and Tiki Taane\, he’s spent over two decad es electrifying dancefloors worldwide. A relentless force behind the decks - and music director for Synthony - Dick brings the fire every time.
SIN: Co-host of George FM Drive\, Sin is plugged into the pulse of the dance scene and has quickly become a revered authority on all things electronica. She’s torn up stages at Rhythm & Vines\, Homegrown\, Hi dden Valley\, and international festivals from Fiji to the UK. With support s for legends like Fatboy Slim\, Groove Armada\, and Netsky\, Sin brings hi gh-energy house\, techno\, and ravey curveballs to every set.
KITA MEAN: Kita Mean is New Zealand’s award-winning drag supersta r\, known for her infectious charm\, razor-sharp wit\, and high-camp aesthe tic. With a career spanning 15+ years across stages and screens worldwide\, she’s wowed audiences from Aotearoa and Australia to London\, Canada\, the USA\, and beyond. Winner of the very first RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under a nd co-owner of the iconic Caluzzi Cabaret\, Kita continues to dazzle with c olourful looks\, flawless mug\, and hilarious timing. Quirky\, kooky\, kits ch\, and quick - Kita Mean isn’t just a queen\, she’s an experience.
PETE GREEN: Originally from the UK\, Pete is part of the v inyl-digging collective Rare Specimens. His love for deep\, worldly electro nic sounds brings low-end warmth and an infectious energy to the dancefloor . Along the way\, he’s supported artists such as Crazy P\, Psychemagik\, Au dio Jack\, and Christopher Tubbs\, playing festivals and parties from Cream fields and Rhythm & Alps to Tempo Schmempo. Expect a set seasoned with Ital o\, ambient\, and deep house flavours\, dusted with disco\, and finished wi th a splash of techno.
PLUS: You thought we were don e... also joining us on the decks\, LENNI VIBE and NOT MY SISTER. Lenni Vib e brings groove-driven house with hypnotic basslines\, and Not My Sister se ts are disco-house with plenty of funk.
Kaupapa:
Fruit Loop is a safe\, inclusive space where everyone belongs. If you can
’t celebrate diversity\, respect others\, and bring good vibes\, this festi
val isn’t for you. Harassment or discrimination of any kind will not be tol
erated. Anyone behaving this way will be removed.
Return Bus
Service:
Getting to and from the festival is easy with our re
turn bus service. Pick-up points will include Redwoodtown Woolworths\, Seym
our Square\, and Countdown Springlands. Purchase a return bus ticket when y
ou nab your ticket.
A full timetable and bus information will be annou
nced closer to the event.
Parking is strictly limited at the festival.
Drop off recommended.
Refunds and Cancellations:
Fruit Loop Festival is a rain or shine event. The festival will proceed
regardless of weather conditions\, except in circumstances where safety is
compromised or conditions make it impossible for the event to continue.
No refunds will be given for changes to the programme\, line-up\, or adve
rtised performers.
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r line-up drops\, updates and key event information: @fruitloopfestival on Instagram