Festival News - Groove Armada, 2ManyDJs, Robin S, Bag Raiders announced for Day Two of Gardens Festival 2025
Presented by: Endeavour Live
Just announced! Groove Armada (DJ SET), 2ManyDJs (DJ SET), Robin S, Bag Raiders and Aroha will be headlining day two of Gardens Music Festival, to be held at Auckland Domain on Saturday, March 1 2025.
Presale tickets go onsale Thursday, January 16 at 10am. Sign up now to win tickets and access discounted presale tickets endeavour.live/gardens
For over two decades GROOVE ARMADA has been established as one of the planet's best loved and biggest selling dance acts. Since debuting in 1997, they’ve proved that it’s possible to bravely explore a multitude of sounds while achieving critical and commercial success. It’s a trait that is apparent within a selection of their best loved songs. From the dancehall dub of ‘Superstylin’ to the crossover pop of ‘Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)’ and from the dancefloor-igniting ‘I See You Baby’ to the woozy sunset vibes of ‘At The River’, Groove Armada have consistently and uncompromisingly followed their own vision.
2MANYDJS swept international dancefloors into delirium, gifting a rock ‘n roll attitude to club culture. From politically incorrect prog-rock to funky r&b, from trendy hiptrop to banging German techno, ja: if it gets a booty going, the Dewaele brothers have it in their record collection. Since 1995, David and Stephen Dewaele aka 2MANYDJS have consistently pushed the boundaries of music into new and innovative territory by diversifying into many different guises. They are a band (Soulwax), djs (2manydjs), a record label (DEEWEE), a sound system (Despacio) and even created an app and website (Radio Soulwax). They are also widely renowned as one of the most innovative remix and producer teams around.
Robin Maynard Jackson also known as ROBIN S is an American Singer, and Songwriter who scored success in the 1990s with such house music singles as "Show Me Love", and "LUV 4 LUV". She has had three number ones on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In 2024 she partnered with Humble Sound Records releasing her single "What About U", amongst many other releases.
BAG RAIDERS, the Australian electronic duo of Jack Glass and Chris Stracey, became global stars with their 2010 debut album, featuring hits like "Shooting Stars," which has over 4 billion streams. Following their success, they released EPs, singles, and their second album Horizons (2019). In 2022, they launched their label, Broken Head Records, and returned to their clubbing roots with new releases. In 2024, they collaborated on tracks like "SAVE ME" with Boston Bun and "Flowers" with Panama, both on Future Classic. With ongoing projects, Bag Raiders remain influential in the electronic music scene.
And last but most certainly not least, AROHA will be gracing the Gardens stage, returning home to Auckland. Now based in Melbourne, AROHA is a dynamic DJ and producer known for her electrifying performances that blend house, techno, breakbeat, electro, footwork, and UK bass into a unique sound. With a magnetic stage presence, she has earned accolades like New Zealand’s Best Club DJ and has opened for major artists such as Disclosure, Kaytranada, and Grace Jones. Her debut EP No More Jenga and remixes received support from big names like RÜFÜS DU SOL and Dillinja, while her track "Escape to Eora Country" was featured on CC:DISCO!'s Track IDs playlist.
Following on from the already announced Day One lineup featuring WILKINSON, SKREAM (Dubstep Set) CULTURE SHOCK, 1991, SIN & BROOK and EDENNA, the Gardens Festival weekend is one for electronic music lovers to extend the summer months into March.
What is better than spending a day in the gardens? That’s right, Two Days in the Gardens. Prepare to dance your way through the lush greenery of one of the city’s most beloved spots. Gardens isn’t just about the music—it’s about the full summer experience. General Admission and VIP tickets are on-sale now. This is your chance to enjoy Auckland Domain’s green oasis in the best possible way.
GARDENS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
GARDENS DAY ONE
Wilkinson, Skream (Dubstep Set), Culture Shock, 1991, Sin & Brook
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 2025
AUCKLAND DOMAIN
GARDENS DAY TWO
Groove Armada (DJ Set), 2MANYDJS (DJ Set), Robin S, Bag Raiders, Aroha
SATURDAY, MARCH 1 2025
AUCKLAND DOMAIN
General Admission tickets start from $119.99+bf, VIP tickets start from $179.99+bf
Full lineup and ticketing endeavour.live/gardens
![Gardens-Music-Fest-2025-(Landscape)-[] copy.jpeg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c94f720994a41b883373db/1741246680745-VC8P6CE2BE0CSY5R3B1R/Gardens-Music-Fest-2025-%28Landscape%29-%5B%5D+copy.jpeg)
About Gardens
Launching in 2023 with Fatboy Slim & Friends, someone left the sprinklers on (Auckland Anniversary Floods) and the outdoor festival moved indoors to Spark Arena. This year, we will be bringing back that Gardens energy across two days, so electronic dance music fans can bust out the lawnmower on the Pukekawa Domain dancefloor once more.
The official charity for Gardens Music Festival and Endeavour Live is the Starship Foundation.
Auckland indie-rock legends Voom — after years of slow-burning genius, cult-adored releases, and sporadic-yet-memorable live performances — are finally back with their new album and NZ Tour!
American punk rock band Dead Kennedys return to Australia and New Zealand this September for their first tour in seven years, bringing their politically charged anthems and raw energy back to the stage.
Make no mistake: Billy Strings is Big. Selling out multiple arenas across the USA, the virtuoso Strings hits Australia and New Zealand for the very first time this July.
The incomparable Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and global pop culture icon Chaka Khan returns to New Zealand and Australia this month and today announces several special guest DJs joining the tour.
Celebrated homegrown artist TEEKS is the third act to be announced as part of the Auckland Winter Series line up. TEEKS will perform a very special show with a string sextet and piano for one night only at the Auckland Town Hall on Thursday June 5.
Fly My Pretties are excited to announce the return to Auckland and Christchurch for a series of special shows celebrating the release of their seventh album, ELEMENTAL.
Rising Aotearoa star Casual Healing has today announced a tour across New Zealand, heading to Auckland and Wellington this May.
New Zealand’s most legendary rock event just got even bigger. On September 26, 2025, Blindspott will headline The Rock 2000 at Spark Arena in a one-of-a-kind performance.
Rhythm and Vines is bringing a taste of their popular GARDEN STAGE to The Tuning Fork, Auckland on Friday, April 11 2025. The stellar lineup includes some of Aotearoa’s top tier up-and-coming musicians, all of which have graced the infamous Rhythm and Vines Stage in 2024.
Due to popular demand a new show at SkyCity Theatre Auckland has today been announced for Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up’s brand-new live show – Authentic Stupidity.
Dope Lemon returns in 2025 with fifth studio album Golden Wolf, and a massive Australia and New Zealand tour.
Renowned stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, and psychedelic philosopher Duncan Trussell has just announced his highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand this August!
Jay Park, the internationally acclaimed rapper, singer-songwriter, performer, and entrepreneur, is set to make his highly anticipated return to the stage with the 2025 Jay Park World Tour [Serenades & Body Rolls], presented by Live Nation and MORE VISION. This marks his first world tour in six years, promising fans an unforgettable experience.
Mall Grab is back, making his long-awaited return to New Zealand this June bringing his Looking For Trouble label and party here for his largest headline shows to date.
Frontier Touring is excited to welcome US singer-songwriter, Josiah and the Bonnevilles as he embarks on his debut tour across Australia and New Zealand this August.
Last Friday night in London, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter played a secret gig at the 100 Club.
Duco Touring has today announced that Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, has sold out!
Canadian punk-rock outfit PUP are returning down under for the first time since 2022.
VENUE CHANGE - AUCKLAND SHOW!
TEG Dainty and The Entertainment Lab is thrilled to announce An Evening with Bob
Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life, on the 40th anniversary of the legendary Live Aid concert.
Over the weekend, Kaylee Bell delivered a standout performance at CMC Rocks Queensland 2025, captivating a record-breaking crowd of 32,000 attendees—the largest audience of her career.
High Up Entertainment’s six-piece girl group STAYC (Star to a Young Culture) announced their highly anticipated global tour, “STAY TUNED.”
Rock n Roll Hall of fame inductees and legends of rock, ZZ TOP are thrilled to announce the addition of a Christchurch show on Thursday, May 15 to The Elevation Tour of New Zealand this May.
Phenomenal multi-platinum rockers Devilskin are fired up and ready to bring the heat as they hit the road this May, embarking on a mammoth winter jaunt traversing the length and breadth of New Zealand.
XMusic Presents A Tribute to Randy Rhoads - "The Stories and Music Behind the Legend". Featuring Kelly Garni of Quiet Riot and Randy’s first guitar teacher, Scott Shelley, touring Australia in December 2025.
Get ready Aussies and Kiwis! CANCELLED PODCAST: INTERNATIONAL DISASTER is hitting stages down under for the very first time!
After a meteoric rise to global stardom and due to overwhelming demand, GRAMMY-nominated multi-Platinum artist Teddy Swims announces his return to Australia and New Zealand this October 2025.
Multi-platinum Hip-Hop Legend and the most Successful Independent Rapper of all-time, TECH N9NE returns to Australia and New Zealand in March 2025 with Special Guest Joey Cool.
Live Nation presents The Melancholy Tour, the first ever Japanese Breakfast tour to Aotearoa New Zealand, in support of their fourth studio album For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).
The hilarious work of New Zealand’s most successful and popular playwright, Sir Roger Hall, is back – and so is one of his most beloved characters.
Frontier Touring is thrilled to welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Alex Warren to Australia and New Zealand for the first time this August, as part of his Cheaper Than Therapy Global Tour.
