LAGOON STAGE
There’s no doubt about the fact that the Lagoon Stage absolutely PUMPS every year at Jim Beam Homegrown. The 2024 line up of acts is going to see this stage go up levels with some of NZ’s biggest names in pop, hip hop and RnB. The Lagoon Stage is located in the elevated setting of Upper Frank Kitts Park, with stunning views over the water and an awesome stage environment that allows you to be super close to the action!
SONS OF ZION
Sons of Zion has solidified their position as a top-tier New Zealand band, beloved and respected across the southern hemisphere. With sold-out shows and appearances at major festivals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, their track record speaks for itself. Their success continued in 2022, with hit songs like "Love on the run" amassing over 8 million Spotify streams, along with their first independent release "One Night."
COTERIE
Coterie are a five-piece band spearheaded by four Māori brothers living on the coastline of West Australia, rapidly building a reputation as one of the most electrifying live acts on both sides of the Tasman. Riding off the back of four New Zealand #1 Hot singles, a #1 New Zealand album and #4 in Australia in the last 12 months, Coterie encompass an authenticity often lost in modern music. Their live shows harness a lifetime of musical connection that evoke feelings you can only get when 15 years of jamming starts to speak for itself.
SAVAGE
Big man, Big voice HUGE talent. Savage has sold more than 2 million records and is breaking all the dance music rules. The voice behind the smash hit 'Freaks' with Timmy Trumpet, Savage has an appetite for success bigger than Godzilla. His collab with Kronic and Far East Movement 'Push' took over screens around the world in the Fast & Furious 8 trailer. Make some noise for 'Same Year' feat Joel Fletcher and Krunk.
DAVID DALLAS
David Dallas is more than just a rapper – he's a sonic sensation that'll make your eardrums dance with delight. With a laid-back charm and razor-sharp wit, David effortlessly weaves stories of life, love, and everything in between into his verses, capturing the essence of his homeland in every line. Dubbed the 'Rhyme Ambassador of NZ,' his smooth flow hits like a Haka, leaving audiences craving more.
CHURCH & AP
When Auckland duo Church & AP released their debut radio single Ready Or Not in 2018, the Aotearoa hip-hop scene was in the depths of a commercial lull. Buoyed by high-rotation plays on New Zealand’s biggest hip-hop and RnB radio station Mai FM and overseas support in the UK on BBC Radio 1xtra via the tastemaking radio presenter and DJ Jamz Supernova, Ready Or Not became a streaming sensation.
GEORGIA LINES
Georgia Lines delights listeners with her evolving craft and soulful, feel-good R&B-infused pop sound. Her EP "Human" soared to #1 on the New Zealand Album Charts, and the lead single "Faith" topped the New Zealand Airplay charts for four consecutive weeks. In 2022, she won the breakthrough artist title at the New Zealand Music Awards and received a nomination for Best Pop Artist alongside esteemed peers like Lorde and Benee. Georgia's lyrical prowess and uplifting storytelling showcase the complexity of humanness in her music, leaving audiences enchanted and inspired.
CASSIE HENDERSON
Emerging from New Zealand, singer-songwriter Cassie Henderson has swiftly gained global recognition for her sincere ability to articulate the emotional experiences of her generation through captivating musical storytelling. Collaborating with Joe Faris (known for his work with Ezra Vine, Daily J, and Georgia Lines), Cassie's upcoming EP, 'The Pink Chapter,' unveils a remarkable fusion of creativity. This EP marks the inaugural installment in a dynamic trilogy, meticulously tailored to depict the spectrum of emotions within relationships - from wrenching heartbreak to euphoric empowerment. Leading with the single 'Whatever,' Cassie delves beyond mere catchiness, embarking on an auditory odyssey through the universal pangs of youthful romance.
SEAN HILL
Sean Hill has been the resident DJ of New Zealand’s biggest pop station ‘The Edge’ for the past 5 years. He’s opened for international artists such as Jason Derulo, Netsky and even Hugh Jackman’s greatest showman tour. Sean can play to any crowd and is a master of starting a party out of thin air.