EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 7 MIN
Another festival farewell, What is happening to NZ culture?
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The Others Way Festival, one of New Zealand's independent music festivals won't be back next year, and organisers say there are no plans for it to return in the future. The eclectic music festival has run for the past 10 years along Karangahape Road in central Auckland, featuring a mix of local and international acts. While it might have been your cup of tea - it is the latest in string of local festivals forced to say farewell. Which got us wondering, what does society look like without gigs? Or are live music events becoming luxuries only the wealthy can afford? The Others Way Festival director Reuben Bonner joins Jesse. [picture id="4KFVUZE_OthersWay24_chontallemusson_14_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="thumbnail"]
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The Others Way Festival, one of New Zealand's independent music festivals won't be back next year, and organisers say there are no plans for it to return in the future. The eclectic music festival has run for the past 10 years along Karangahape Road in central Auckland, featuring a mix of local and international acts. While it might have been your cup of tea - it is the latest in string of local festivals forced to say farewell. Which got us wondering, what does society look like without gigs? Or are live music events becoming luxuries only the wealthy can afford? The Others Way Festival director Reuben Bonner joins Jesse. [picture id="4KFVUZE_OthersWay24_chontallemusson_14_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="thumbnail"]
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