Splore introduces Ebony Bones, a flamboyant act, direct out of the UK for her first visit to New Zealand this summer. She will fit amongst the theatrics of Splore with her boundary breaking music and extrovert stage presence.

UK soul artist Alice Russell makes a welcome return to NZ with her voice described as a force of nature. Brighton DJ and producer Adam Freeland makes his debut at Splore. The electronica breakbeat supremo will bring his signature sounds to the beach for a late night dance set.

Jungle pioneers The Ragga Twins add to the line up out of the UK with firecracker Hackney party duo, MC’s Deman Rockers and Flinty Badman. They will be accompanied by DJ Krucial.

New Zealand music to join the eclectic line up is Wellington Balkan gypsy brass band Niko ne Zna, Auckland’s dance favourite Latinaotearoa plus DJ’s Aroha, Hudge, Regrooved Sound System, Andy JV, Bobby Brazuka,Mikki Dee, Isaac Aesili and Mark Pickering.

Splore’s  alternative performance space ‘Linz Living Lounge’ will include New Zealand’s best known poet Sam Hunt and Binge Culture who were dubbed one of the country's “most exciting, direct and original theatre companies." - NZ Herald, 28/20/13.  The band Drab Doo Riffs also bring their rock and blues cabaret ethos to the Living Lounge.

This is just a taste of what's still to come with an extensive programme populated with more music, performance, art, kids activities, workshops and community activation.