Dubbed “the largest independently run festival dedicated to Aotearoa Music” – Dougfest brings 12 bands over 2 nights to Double Whammy, hosted by long running MCs – Thief n Zard.
Friday night consists of… Hometown heroes LATE TO CHELSEA kick off the weekend with hilarious banter, hilarious songs and hilariously designed set lists, followed by Waihi Beaches own NOT EXACT, who are touted as being “like Title Fight, but from here, and playing shows”, next up will be SLOW RAGE, an Auckland 2 piece who should really be on your radar already goddamn. Then all the way from the mighty 03, Christchurchs own THE RAINFALL, bringing us killer pop punk, the way pop punk should be. Co headlining Friday night is EXIT SIGN, the rambocious 3 piece will blast you with a wall of sound and then gently serenade you as Jay uses his pedal board as it’s own instrument. Then we will have the illustrious HAAST HUNTER headline. Lead by vocalist Sinaea, HAAST HUNTER are the female led metalcore band you’ve always needed in your life. Opening for Vana and Devilskin whilst also debuting in the Rock 2000 a week after their debut album came out. A stunning year for a stunning band.
Saturday night is unbelievably insane, starting out with COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDER, showing everyone that you can have fun on stage AND sound impeccable at the same time, followed by SILCROW, led by one of the greatest vocalists in Aotearoa, Lorenzo, you’ll be silly to not be there for their set. THIEF N ZARD swap hosting duties for being the one of the only rap groups to ever grace a Dougfest lineup – performing as part of their OIGASWAT album release tour. LUCY DIBBLE joins us straight after, the pop punk queen and still the youngest person to perform at a Dougfest ever, and after an insane year performing at Kittlesfest, opening for The Beatniks and Emerson, as well as opening up our last emo night. Definitely one to watch. Co-headlining Saturday night is COURTNAY AND THE UNHOLY REVERIE. Releasing their new album shortly, and having toured with punk legends The Bleeders, CATUR are considered one of the greatest live bands to grace stages around the country, expect new songs, old favourites and Keith wearing knee high socks. Headlining and closing out Dougfest 4 is one of the greatest bands in this country, to be announced on September 22nd.
Dougfest 4
Night 1: Friday 23rd October
Haast Hunter
Exit Sign
The Rainfall
Slow Rage
Not Exact
Late to Chelsea
Night Two: Saturday 24th October
Headline Artist to be announced
Courtnay and the Unholy Reverie
Lucy Dibble
Thief N Zard
Silcrow
Community Treatment Order
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