Another iconic and long-running New Zealand festival is going on hiatus as it faces rising costs and shifting conditions that are affecting the industry.
Organisers of WOMAD announced today that they will be taking a "purposeful rest" in 2026 to protect the long-term future of the festival.
Already this year organisers of SPLORE, Juicy Fest and Bay Dreams have cancelled their events for this year.
So what is going on with our concert and music festival industry and is there any hope that things are going to improve.
Music writer Chris Schulz joins Emile Donovan.
Photo: Fede Pagola
