2025
Sanctuary Sounds
Music Festival
Featuring:
2025 Battle of the Bands NZ National Champions
Kokoa Nashi
Kokoa Nashi is a six-piece band from Palmerston North pushing the boundaries of Aotearoa’s live music scene. Blending progressive rock, soul, jazz, and groove, their sound is both musically complex and emotionally charged — designed to move both heart and body.
2025 has been a breakthrough year for the group. After taking out Battle of the Bands NZ, Kokoa Nashi secured a tour in Japan and further cemented themselves as one of the most exciting emerging acts in the country. They’ve performed at major festivals including Twisted Frequency and Sound Valley, and have shared the stage with international touring artists.
2025 Line-up
Kokoa Nashi . Sam Fowles & The Experience
Donal Gunning & The Bucks . Betsy and The Reckless
The Rude Boyz . Choreboy! . After Expiry . Detour
Lore Amore . MeanOwls . Ash Sales . Bay Batucada
Piripi Whaanga Whānau . Dirty Habits and the Alter boys Mangla Tribal Bellydance
& MORE!
Sam Fowles & The Experience
Donal Gunning & The Bucks
Wellington
Wellington
Betsy and the Reckless
New Plymouth
After Expiry
Palmerston North
Schedule Coming Soon
FRIDAY
4:00 - 4:15
Welcome
4:15 - 5:15
5:30 - 6:30
6:45 - 7:45
8:00 - 9:00
9:15 - 10:15
10:30 - 11:30
11:45 - 12:45
SATURDAY
11:00 - 11:45
11:45
Welcome
12:00 - 1:00
1:15 - 2:15
2:30 - 3:30
3:45 - 4:00
4:15 - 5:15
5:30 - 6:30
6:45 - 7:45
7:50 - 8:10
8:15 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
9:45 - 11:15
11:30 - 1:00
SUNDAY
11:30
Welcome
11:45 - 12:15
12:30 - 1:15
1:30 - 2:30
2:45 - 3:45
4:00 - 6:00