VINCE STAPLES, WILKINSON LIVE, FLIGHT FACILITIES, TCHAMI & MALAA + MORE ANNOUNCED FOR RHYTHM ⚡️ VINES 2018
It’s time to get shredding with the first release of acts for Rhythm ⚡ Vines 2018 now announced.
Vince Staples, Wilkinson Live, Tchami x Malaa [No Redemption], Flight Facilities, Duke Dumont, SASASAS, Sigma, Bicep Live, Fred V x Grafix, Habstrakt, Peggy Gou, SuperDuperKyle, Whethan, Baynk, Bob Moses, Bontan, Drax Project, Foals (DJ Set), Javi Bora, JessB, KiNK Live, L.A.B, Midland, Mija, Montell2099, Robinson, Set Mo, Sonny Fodera, Trei, Chores, Clicks, Deadbeat, DJ Sirvere x Che Fu x MC Romz, Eastern Bloc, Eno x Dirty, Hollywoo DJS, Jack Berry, Jon Lemmon, Josie Moon, K2K, Lee Mvthews, Openside, SNIFFERS, Soaked Oats, Teto + more to come.
Critically-acclaimed Californian rapper Vince Staples will headline the festival and isset to deliver one of the most highly anticipated performances of the year. Staples rose on to the scene in 2010 via a spate of Odd-Future related performances and now, two albums later,his career has exploded across the globe with eclectic collaborations with artists ranging from Bon Ivor, Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz), Flume through to working with the who’s who of hip hop including Mac Miller, A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar. Vince Staples joins an elite club of hip hop stars Gisborne has hosted over the 16 years of the festival, from Public Enemy (2009), Wiz Khalifa (2012), to more recently Chance the Rapper (2016) and ScHoolboy Q (2017). Vince Staples will perform on New Years Eve.
“Rhythm and Vines is a party after all and I think this lineup reflects this.” says Co-Founder Hamish Pinkham. “Whether it is leading live dance acts like Tchami x Malaa and Wilkinson, the high energy hip hop of Vince Staples, or supporting burgeoning stars like SuperDuperKyle or Bob Moses, there is something for everyone.”
British drum and bass producer Wilkinson is much loved by R&V fans with three performances at the field of dreams (Waiohika Estate) since 2013. However, Wilkinson has always promised to bring his live show down under for Kiwi fans and what better place to hear live performances of hits “Afterglow” and “Dirty Love” than in the Vines arena. Wilkinson Live performs on December 29.
Tchami x Malaa [No Redemption] show is not for the faint of heart and their performance on the 2nd night of Rhythm and Vines(December 30) will be true test of the festival attendees stamina. House fans will be pumped with the arrival of Confession label founder and future house pioneer Tchami to New Zealand, as well as the return of the deep, dark, masked wonder Malaa. Much speculation exists around who exactly is Malaa, with his identity remaining unknown. Could his identity be revealed in Gisborne?
Australian producer duo Flight Facilities career has steadily increased altitude since releasing their first original track“Crave You”in 2010. Since then they have been cruising above the clouds with sold out shows and festival performances right across the globe. Fresh from collaborations with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, through to our very own Broods, the euphoric, nipple-rubbing sounds of Flight Facilities will have the R&V masses vibing out on December 29.
Electronica fans will not be disappointed with this year’s lineup with electronic heavyweights Duke Dumont, Habstrakt, along with drum and bass acts Sigma and supergroup SASASAS today announced to headline the festival. Superclub and dance brand Space Ibiza will also be hosting the Rhythm Stage on December 30 with acts including Bicep Live, Javi Bora and more, bringing absolute scenes with pyrotechnics, confetti and other madness associated with the infamous party island.
R&B at R&V is represented with American indie rapper Kyle (labelled as SuperDuperKyle) and NZ’s very own hitmakers in Drax Project added to the lineup. The music discovery doesn’t stop there, with international performances from leading live dance acts Bob Moses, Whethan, Bontan, Set Mo, Foals DJ Set, Mija, Kink Live, Sonny Fodera and Peggy Gou.
Staying strong to the festivals roots, the New Zealand flag will be flying high with headline performances from Baynk, JessB, Montell2099 and L.A.B announced. Breakout singer songwriter Robinson has also been added alongside Che Fu who pops his Rhythm cherry, teaming up with the legendary DJ Sirvere (O.N.Z.M),and the Dunedin sound is in good hands with performances from on-the-rise bands Soaked Oats and Jack Berry.
A full schedule and final release of acts is due in November. With 3 Day Passes and Camping about to sell out in the coming weeks, limited single day tickets have now being released.
First release of acts for Rhythm and Vines 2018 include:
Vince Staples, Wilkinson Live, Tchami x Malaa [No Redemption], Flight Facilities, Duke Dumont, SASASAS, Sigma, Bicep Live, Fred V x Grafix, Habstrakt, Peggy Gou, SuperDuperKyle, Whethan, Baynk, Bob Moses, Bontan, Drax Project, Foals (DJ Set), Javi Bora, JessB, KiNK Live, L.A.B, Midland, Mija, Montell2099, Robinson, Set Mo, Sonny Fodera, Trei, Chores, Clicks, Deadbeat, DJ Sirvere x Che Fu x MC Romz, Eastern Bloc, Eno x Dirty, Hollywoo DJS, Jack Berry, Jon Lemmon, Josie Moon, K2K, Lee Mvthews, Openside, SNIFFERS, Soaked Oats, Teto + more to come.
EDITOR NOTES:
Rhythm and Vines is held at Waiohika Estate, Gisborne
15,000 Campers across 4 days of the festival, checking in on December 28
21,000 festival attendees over 3 days, with festival gates opening December 29 at 2pm
This will be the 16th edition of Rhythm and Vines
The festival ends up with over 100 acts across the 4 days of the festival. A final release of acts is expected towards end of November.
The festival is expected to be sold out of 3 Day passes and camping within the coming weeks.
80% of tickets have been sold before releasing their lineup
Rhythm and Vines is a finalist at this year’s Tourism Awards for their Tourism Marketing campaign in 2017. Up against Air New Zealand and Skycity Grand.
In the fight against Ticket Scalping and Scammers, Rhythm and Vines recently announced their partnership with Tixel, providing a safe place for R&V customers to purchase and buy unwanted tickets.
DAYSPLIT:
DECEMBER 29
Flight Facilities, Duke Dumont, SuperDuperKyle, Bob Moses, Whethan, Cashmere Cat, Peggy Gou, Sonny Fodera, Set Mo, KiNK Live, Bontan
DECEMBER 30
Tchami x Malaa[NoRedemption], Fred V x Grafix, Habstrakt, Bicep Live, Midland, Javi Bora
DECEMBER 31
Vince Staples, Wilkinson Live, Sigma, SASASAS, Foals (DJ Set), Mija