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25 August 2026 – Laneway Festival Reveals Its 2027 Route

Laneway Festival announces a reshuffled 2027 route starting in Sydney on 12 February and concluding with an Auckland finale on 21 February.

August 25, 2026

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25 August 2026 – Cross Street Music Festival Reveals First 2026 Names

Auckland's Cross Street Music Festival announces initial 2026 lineup featuring Sola Rosa, MELODOWNZ, Borderline, Lilbubblegum, and DARTZ.

August 25, 2026

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24 August 2026 – The Dead Regulars — “Little Moments”

New Zealand's The Dead Regulars lead today's Happy Mag radar with Little Moments, an unpredictable indie rock track blending electronic drums, distorted guitars, and dramatic vocals.

August 24, 2026

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24 August 2026 – Stone Clones — “Missing Pieces”

Hamilton, New Zealand's Stone Clones deliver headbanging rock single Missing Pieces, featured on Happy Mag's emerging music radar.

August 24, 2026

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24 August 2026 – Your Local GP — “Beach Day”

New Zealand punk band Your Local GP release Beach Day, combining energetic punk rock with chaotic and humorous seaside storytelling.

August 24, 2026

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24 August 2026 – Earth Tongue — “Dimly Lit Cadaver”

New Zealand psych-fuzz duo Earth Tongue return with horror-inspired single Dimly Lit Cadaver, accompanied by a video shot in the Swiss Alps.

August 24, 2026