Things to do  |  11 Jul 2022

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An upcoming appearance at the Go Live winter music festival marks the return of popular roots/rock/funk/reggae group 1 Drop Nation following a five year absence.

The six-piece band will hit the Three Boys Stage in the Limes Room at the Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday 23 July with a fresh vibe, captivating harmonies and a funky groove to keep the crowd moving from start to finish.  

Singer Kanei Johnson is a fan of the mid-winter festival idea. 

“I think winter needs something like this; it lifts the people up and brings some energy and excitement to the season!”

Who's performing?

Friday night line-up

Jon Toogood (Shihad) playing solo with the Heavy Jones, Volts and Deep Water Creek.

Saturday night line-up

Stellar*, 1 Drop Nation, Imperial April, The Hootź , Emma Dilemma, PRINS, Ebb, Paige Julia, Midi Committee, degrees.K, Goodwill, Elidi, Al Park, No Broadcast, Candice Milner.

If roots/rock/funk/reggae isn’t your jam there are 18 other artists playing over the two-night Go Live festival on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 July.

“We’re stoked to be featuring two nights of concerts at this year’s festival, along with an afternoon of music industry talks at the new Te Pae Convention Centre,” says Christchurch City Council Manager Events and Arts Lucy Blackmore.

“There will be multiple stages, with artists performing at different times throughout the Town Hall. It’s an amazing line-up this year so don’t miss out!”

1 Drop Nation's first live show after a five year absence is bound to be special.

“We’re looking forward to rocking the stage. We’ve heard Go Live is a great event and the Town Hall itself is amazing. We’re amped to be jamming in such an iconic building," says Mr Johnson.

“There’s an amazing line up of musicians performing at Go Live 2022 so get in now before it’s too late.”

Tickets for the Go Live Festival are available now at Ticketek 

For more information visit What’s On