Rhythm and Vines Announces First Artist Lineup for 2017

Steamrolling into their 15th year, organisers of Rhythm and Vines forecast another sellout event. With over 75 percent the festival's campsites already allocated — all without even announcing a single artist — they're not far off. It's shaping up to be another blinder in Gizzy.

For those that managed to secure tickets early, and those who were waiting to find out if Netsky would make another appearance, we can now confirm that the first artist lineup has dropped.

Leading the bill for 2017 is Schoolboy Q​. The Los Angeles bucket hat swag-king lands at Waiohika Estate after shows in New Zealand last year and recent performances at Splendour in the Grass and Coachella.

Guernsey producer ​and 'Love Sick' hitmaker mura masa​ is also due for an appearance, as are Belgium electronic superstars ​2manydjs who will bring their full live show back to Gisborne. Also returning to "the first festival to see the sun" will be R&V alumni: Baauer, Wilkinson and, because it wouldn't be right without him, ​Netsky.

Taking things back to where it started is an impressive roll call of local artists. The first release of Kiwi acts welcomes: ​David Dallas​, ​Sachi​,​ Jess B, Chores, Clicks, Yoko Zuna​, ​SNIFFERS​, ​Ria Hall​, ​Montell2099​, and the "Prince of Waiohika" ​P-Money​.

The ​Giggle and Vines ​comedy segment will also return to bring some relief to the morning after.

RHYTHM AND VINES 2017 FIRST ARTIST LINEUP

Schoolboy Q
mura masa
2manydjs (Live)
Baauer
Netsky (DJ set and Script MC)
Wilkinson (DJ set and MC Ad-Apt)
Subfocus (DJ set and ID)
A-Trak
B. Traits
Boombox Cartel
Camo and Krooked
Cut Snake
DJ T
David Dallas
Felix da Housecat
High Contrast
P-Money
Pomo
Rezz
Setmo
Solardo
Clicks
Chores
Jess B
Lee Mvtthews
Montell2099
Racing
Ria Hall
Sachi
SNIFFERS
Yoko-Zuna 

GIGGLE AND VINES 2017 COMEDY LINEUP

Heath Franklin's CHOPPER
Simon McKinney
Melanie Bracewell
David Correos
Will Wood

Rhythm and Vines takes place at Waiohika Estate from December 29-31. Get tickets here.