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Hamilton to Host Jim Beam Homegrown Festival in 2026

5/6/2025

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Hamilton is set to welcome the Jim Beam Homegrown music festival on March 14, 2026, marking a vibrant shift from its 18-year home in Wellington. Festival director Andrew Tuck highlights this move as a tribute to New Zealand's cultural heritage, promising to invigorate the local economy and attract over 25,000 music lovers eager to celebrate.

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Hamilton is set to welcome the Jim Beam Homegrown music festival on March 14, 2026, marking a vibrant shift from its 18-year home in Wellington. Festival director Andrew Tuck highlights this move as a tribute to New Zealand's cultural heritage, promising to invigorate the local economy and attract over 25,000 music lovers eager to celebrate.