Rhythm and Alps has released what organisers say is “one of its most impressive lineups yet”.

The annual New Year’s festival is returning for its 14th time on December 30 and its first lineup drop was released this afternoon (Wednesday August 21).

Headlining acts will include legendary Kiwi band Shapeshifter, chart-topping EDM-pop sensation Becky Hill, as well as English DJ and RAM Records co-founder Andy C.

This year’s festival will feature one of its most impressive lineups yet, organisers said.

The initial lineup drop also includes rising star Badger, who is known for his eclectic mix of UK garage, bass house, and jungle; Australian dance royalty Bag Raiders; and South Coast hype machine Big Twisty (DJ set). 

There’s also Cassie Henderson, Charlotte Plank, Sir Dave Dobbyn, Elemeno P, Grafix, Issey Cross, Oppidan, Rova, Sin & Brook, The Butlers, Wax Mustang, and X Club.

Across the different acts there’s everything from early 2000s rock to funkadelic surf-rock, hip hop to drum & bass, and pop to garage.

English DJ and RAM Records co-founder Andy C is another headliner this year.

Each year Rhythm & Alps welcomes close to 10,000 partygoers and 6,000 campers to the Cardrona Valley for the two-day event. 

Rhythm & Alps hinted at even more to come for the upcoming festival.

“This year, Rhythm and Alps is taking things to a whole new level,” organisers said in a statement.

There will be two new stages, some “thrilling” site additions, plus more “incredible” lineup drops.

Kiwi rock band Elemeno P are also set to perform at R&A.

Tickets for the Rhythm & Alps festival are available here.

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