Rhythm and Alps 2025: Harry Gorringe Gives Us the Inside Scoop on Aotearoa’s Biggest New Year Festival

If you missed it on The Breakfast Show, we caught up with Harry Gorringe, the General Manager of Rhythm and Alps (R&A), the iconic three day New Year music festival set right here in our own backyard. And honestly, the buzz for this year is already next level.

For anyone new to the scene, R&A is New Zealand’s premier summer festival, pulling some of the hottest electronic, hip hop, indie, and genre bending artists from around the world. All of it goes down in the stunning Cardrona Valley, tucked between Wānaka and Queenstown, a location so beautiful it almost feels rude.

So What’s the Vibe This Year?

Harry didn’t give away all the secrets, as any good GM wouldn’t, but he did share that the team is building what might be the biggest and most diverse R&A lineup yet. Expect huge internationals, stacked local talent, world class production, and those signature R&A moments people always talk about on January 1 when they finally crawl out of their tent and piece together the night.

He also teased some exciting changes to the festival layout, upgrades to the overall experience, and the return of everything people love:

• Multiple stages

• Massive light and sound production

• Chill daytime energy

• A full send New Year’s Eve atmosphere

• The camping village, where strangers become best mates in about six minutes

When and Where?

✨ Dates: December 29 to 31
✨ Location: Cardrona Valley, near Wānaka
✨ Tickets: General Admission and camping options available now

The lineup is out now. It has been live for a while, but Harry says more local deals and additions are on the way, so keep an eye out.

As always, R&A is expected to sell out, and Harry hinted demand for 2025 is running hot. If R&A is part of your New Year tradition, getting in early is a smart move.

Why R&A Matters Locally

For Wānaka and Queenstown locals, R&A is more than a festival. It’s a summer anchor. It brings thousands into the region, supports the local economy, and showcases the Southern Alps to the world. The festival’s reputation for safety, strong management, and world class production keeps people coming back year after year.

How to Get Tickets

Everything you need, including lineup announcements, camping options, shuttles, merch, and ticket sales, is available on the official Rhythm and Alps website.
Visit: rhythmandalps.co.nz

Final Word

A huge thank you to Harry Gorringe for joining us on the show. If this morning’s chat was anything to go by, Rhythm and Alps 2025 is shaping up to be something special. We’ll be right there counting down to midnight with you.