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One Love Festival Pauses 2026 Edition for Standards

11/25/2025

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The One Love festival is on hold for 2026 to maintain standards after unforeseen developments.
Organisers initially considered a scaled-back edition but it would not align with the festival's values.
The 2024 festival is planned for Tauranga Domain featuring Julian Marley.
The organisers are implementing significant structural changes, including shifts in ownership and directorship, and they say former owner Pato Alvarez, convicted in 2023 of indecent assault, is not involved.

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Story summary

The One Love festival is on hold for 2026 to maintain standards after unforeseen developments.
Organisers initially considered a scaled-back edition but it would not align with the festival's values.
The 2024 festival is planned for Tauranga Domain featuring Julian Marley.
The organisers are implementing significant structural changes, including shifts in ownership and directorship, and they say former owner Pato Alvarez, convicted in 2023 of indecent assault, is not involved.