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Beyond 2025: What Wants to Emerge? Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 1:00-4:30pm | The Button Factory, Auckland CBDOnline Option: Live Interactive Participation Available - Link Provided Upon Registration Register THE CALL As autumn deepens... read more
Beyond 2025: What Wants to Emerge? As we celebrate 10 years since Earth Beat began, our 7th edition, and our 5th (and likely final) festival at Ātiu Creek, we're opening a conversation about what comes next. This will take place at this... read more
Do you want to dance and celebrate as a family? Thankfully, New Zealand is brimming with incredible family-friendly festivals. ____ Raising conscious, curious, and creative kids is a team effort. This is why festivals are such a perfect... read more
Imagine a thriving community, alive with shared experiences, where individuals of all ages navigate their relationship with substances with mindfulness and self-compassion. We move beyond limitations, embracing a holistic understanding that... read more
A portrait about connection, celebration and transformation NOW PLAYING This thought-provoking documentary by anthropologist and filmmaker Ruben van Zaanen explores the transformative power of celebration and the importance of community and... read more
A Time for Reflection and Togetherness. Celebrating The return of light. As the Winter Solstice descends upon us here in the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand, a sense of tranquillity fills the air. It's a time when we gather our... read more
Want to celebrate, party and dance in alignment with what you believe in? Us too! Here, we discuss the five values that underpin Earth Beat Festival. ____ There’s no shortage of festivals in Aotearoa, New Zealand. From mellow moments by... read more
What to bring, need-to-knows and knowledge to fully thrive at EB2025. ____ Haere mai! Welcome to Earth Beat Festival. If you’re reading this, we hope you’re joining us at our beautiful celebration of music, art and connection. To help... read more
At Earth Beat 2023, we’ll be treated to the smooth sounds of Kiwi legends The Black Seeds, so we asked Daniel Weetman to sit down with us. We had a beautiful korero. ____ The Black Seeds have a special blend of reggae, funk and soul that... read more
We always love discovering stories, thinking, and expertise from writers on any topic. If you want your stuff to be featured here let us know by dropping us a line. — community@earthbeatfestival.com We welcome the collective intelligence of our... read more
Here at Earth Beat Festival, freedom is at our core. We want people to be their most authentic selves and for our festival to be an inclusive space for everyone. Here, we explore the concept of being free and ask festival-goers what it means to... read more
What is behind the interwoven hearts of Earth Beat and why does Earth Beat take place on Equinox? Whakarongo, whakarongo, whakarongo ki te tangi o te manu e karanga nei; tui, tui, tui, tuia—Listen to the cry of the birds calling for... read more
How would the idea of waking up with the sunrise, feeling fully refreshed and reinvigorated and ready to step into a new day sound? No high-pitched alarm clocks taunting you; no bright artificial lights or noises to jolt your senses as you start... read more
One way to see New Zealand’s beautiful landscape, take in exceptional sights, and chat with locals, is to go festival hopping around the country. Dive deep into New Zealand’s music festival scene and you won’t regret it. Dance to the rhythm... read more