Jim BeamHomegrown – 1st Announcement
Kiwi music at the height of its power!
After 5 years of consecutive sell outs; Kiwi music’s biggest day will once again monster the Wellington Waterfront on
March 2nd 2013. The first line-up announcement gives a hint of just how massive this beast will be!
Shapeshifter headline the Dub & Roots stage armed with their signature sound and jaw dropping anthems. The Black Seeds, Katchafire, AHoriBuzz and
Sunshine Sound System round off the first announcement with three major acts still to be named.
The Rock stage boasts local legends, Shihad alongside the sensational I Am Giant who continue to make waves overseas.
The first wave also includes the rising talents of Villainy, Clap Clap Riot and Melbourne based King Cannons. Four acts
are still to be announced to top off a stellar collection of Kiwi rock.
The Vodafone Pop and RnB stage includes the number 1 selling Home Brew, the gold and platinum producing Savage and crowd
favourites PNC and Pieter T. Zowie and Ruby Frost add their futuristic blend of electro pop to the mix with four more
acts yet to be confirmed.
Last year the Red Bull Sound Lab was introduced to Homegrown with a raw, jam and collaboration format. In 2013 there’s
more of the same, including the monstrous sound of Cairo Knife Fight and Weird Together’s mix of world music with club
culture from Nick D and Dick Johnson. The Babysitters Circus bring their catchy collection of tunes and live antics,
DJ-Sir-Vere’s Karaoke Machine features Che Fu, PNC and K One and the Illegal Sound Clash features the cream of Kiwi R emcee talent anchored by DJ CXL. There’s plenty more to come with four exciting acts still to be named.
The Lipton Ice Tea Electronic stage offers a diverse collection of top DJ/Producers. Concord Dawn is armed and ready
with a new album and The Upbeats are paired with MC Tali; returning from 10 years at the top of the UK scene. Melbourne
based Opiuo brings his unique mix of break beat & glitch-hop, North Shore Pony Club ride in alongside an Auckland vs. Welly battle between George FM’s Thane Kirby and
Radio Active’s, Felix5. The final 3 acts will offer plenty more to the kaleidoscope of current dance culture.
The second and final announcement will be made on November 12th adding another 16 massive bands and DJ’s to the line-up.
Every year Jim Beam Homegrown has sold out, so don’t miss out, go to www.homegrown.net.nz to register for the $75 Earlybird presales on October 1st before the general public get their chance from October 8th.
1st Announcement
Vodafone Dub & Roots Stage
• Shapeshifter
• The Black Seeds
• Katchafire
• AHoriBuzz
• Sunshine Soundsystem
Jim Beam Rock Stage
• Shihad
• I Am Giant
• King Cannons
• Villainy
• Clap Clap Riot
Vodafone Pop and RnB Stage
• Homebrew
• Savage
• Pieter T
• Zowie
• Ruby Frost
Red Bull Sound Lab
• Cairo Knife Fight
• Weird Together
• DJ Sir-Vere ft. Che Fu, PNC & K One
• Illegal Sound Clash
• The Babysitters Circus
Lipton Ice Tea Electronic Stage
• Concord Dawn
• The Upbeats ft. MC Tali
• Opiuo
• North Shore Pony Club
• Thane Kirby vs. Felix5