Rhythm and Vines is bringing a taste of their popular GARDEN STAGE to The Tuning Fork, Auckland on Friday, April 11 2025.

The stellar lineup includes some of Aotearoa’s top tier up-and-coming musicians, all of which have graced the infamous Rhythm and Vines Stage in 2024. Sam Cullen & His Band, Borderline and Dani Josie are looking forward to rocking out with the crowd at The Tuning Fork for an epic Friday night in the big smoke where gig-goers will get to experience three kick-ass bands showcasing the latest in Kiwi talent on the big stage.

As Aotearoa continues to display excellence in the music scene, these three young musical acts are no exception. Attendees will have the chance to win tickets to this year’s Rhythm and Vines festival, merchandise from the artists and more goodies throughout the night.

TH’GOODSIDE will kick the night off, winning an opening slot via Garden Stage Presents’ Instagram page. Formerly known as BLISS, the 5-piece alternative rock band is made up of Harry Le Cheminant on vocals, Oliver Wallace-Pram on lead guitar, bassist Evan Fairgray, Grant Heyns on rhythm guitar and drummer Visko Bryers. Hailing from Orewa beach, they came together four years ago from different stages of their individual music journeys to create Th’Goodside. Having played alongside a list of established artists both from Aotearoa and afar, the band’s sound has been labelled as ‘genre bending’ and their goal of getting in with the NZ festival circuit could well be starting here.