19 October 2024 - 0 Comments

Music is coming back to Basement Theatre. Forage Fest is a celebration of the new, the fresh, the growing voice of the underground. Across three nights of line ups, Forage Fest will showcase Tāmaki Makaurau’s musical talent at this free event designed to be part of revitalising the city centre.

Forage Fest is a small scale music festival produced in collaboration with Tāmaki musicians in a way that utilises existing structures, provides a sustainable and rewarding experience for artists, and promises an immersive experience for the audience.

Line Ups

21 November: FRESH FINDS
A rowdy celebration, a clamour, a crash
Featuring: Pocket Money, Club Ruby, Thinking Foxes, Napoleon Baby

22 November: EGO TRIP
There’s no shame in having a big ego
Featuring: Nauti, ADV, Kahu, Spdrtwnbby, Tyrun

23 November: HYPHAE HOUSE
Aren’t we all just tiny spores, dancing in the light, yearning to be stars in the heaven
Featuring: Dollhouse ft. Blush.mp3, Vercetti and Left Hand Loz

Production Details
Dates: 21 - 23 November
Times: 21 and 22 November, doors at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. 23 November from 9pm till late.
Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland
Registrations: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/nov/forage-fest
Price: FREE

About Basement Theatre

Described by Metro Magazine as ‘the beating heart of Auckland Theatre’, Basement Theatre is a home to professional and budding theatre artists, comedians, dancers and musicians alike. Renowned for its ability to push the boundaries of artistic expression, Basement Theatre is Auckland’s culture-defining powerhouse.

Basement Theatre nurtures local live artistic voices that are unique and urgent, and aims to inspire and challenge New Zealand audiences and arts organisations, and reflect our diverse identities and experiences. The programme is made up of more than 80% New Zealand content, and more than 50% world premieres.

Basement Theatre is a Charitable Trust, and puts all profits back into the community through its extensive artist development programmes, and risk-share box office model. The organisation is committed to being a part of what makes the performing arts industry, and artists, in Auckland truly sustainable.

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