Festivalgoers can now plan their Rhythm & Alps experience down to the hour, as organisers have revealed the official ‘day splits’ for this year’s 15th anniversary festival in the Cardrona Valley.

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the three-day festival, running over the New Year’s period at Robrosa Station. 

Organisers say this year’s event promises “a full journey” from the first beat to the early hours, featuring surprise sets, golden-hour performances and “late-night dance floor magic”.

A wave of new acts has also joined the bill, including Shapeshifter frontman P Digsss, indie disco house outfit DADADA, and C100, alongside Sandfly, winner of this year’s Dig The Gig artist competition.

Organisers said the first night (December 29) will feature an exclusive campers-only opening night, introducing a new premium camping zone for three-day ticket holders with upgraded private toilets, showers and other features. Gates open at 12pm, with limited spots available.

The full festival programme begins on December 30, with gates opening at 10am and music from 4pm. Artists on the bill include roots-reggae group Corrella, disco/house selector Disco Dom (Dombresky), and high-energy drum and bass from KANINE. 

UK acts Kurupt FM, Fish56Octagon, and headliners Rudimental also feature, alongside a strong lineup of local and international performers.

The New Year’s Eve finale will bring some of the biggest names yet, including Dizzee Rascal, Santigold, Badger, and orchestral electronic spectacular Synthony, which fuses a 60-piece orchestra with DJs, live vocalists and immersive visuals.

Rhythm & Alps first took place in 2011 and has since become a staple of New Zealand’s summer music calendar.

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