Dougfest Presents: Kittlesfest – Wellington

After successive sold-out shows in Auckland and Hamilton, Dougfest has teamed up with the Wellington scene and proudly presents Kittlesfest!

Kittlesfest will be hosted at the legendary venue Meow on July 25th, with tickets available via Meow.NZ – with giveaways on the night for best-dressed, Kittlesfest invites you all to come as you are and celebrate local music with your community!

Kittlesfest follows the same kaupapa as Dougfest, focusing on creating a safe space and bringing you a diverse range of raw talent and incredible stage presence:

Dόnal Gunning and The Bucks are influenced by punk, rock, and folk music – together, they produce a powerhouse rock performance. Dόnal has just completed a successful Autumn tour and is in the process of rolling out singles from his upcoming debut album, including Oven

Lucy Dibble is new to the scene and is already making an immediate impact, wowing the crowd at Dougfest 3 and Dougfest’s Emo Night. Lucy’s latest single Better Half has left her rapidly-increasing fan base craving for more. Influenced by pop-punk, Lucy’s stunning vocals and her band deliver an amazing live show that is not to be missed!

Lazy Suzan are a nu-emo alt-rock band that have a growing fan base, quickly becoming an underground staple in Pōneke with their mix of scream-along anthems and chaotic, theatrical live show energy. Blending 90’s and 00’s emo, pop-punk, nu-metal, and alt-rock into their own catchy original tunes, they are one of Aotearoa’s most exciting live acts.

Curlys Jewels are a high-energy hard-rock band that are underpinned by a formidable vocal range, crunching guitar riffs, and thunderous drum and bass. Curlys Jewels have cemented themselves as one of New Zealand’s most exciting rock bands, delivering massive, hook-laden songs that translate into explosive, unforgettable live performances.

Kittlesfest will be hosted by Slippery Slim, who will be sure to keep the crowd entertained between sets.

Message from the organiser, Kit Davis:

“For years, I’ve been in awe of the local scene across Aotearoa.

When I attended Dougfest 3, I was inspired. I wanted to give something back to the scene that has given me so many memories, so I messaged Doug with an idea and to ask for his blessing to name my event Kittlesfest.

After a bit of back-and-forth with Doug, I’m incredibly proud that Kittlesfest is going to be presented under the legendary umbrella of events that the Dougfest team have provided to the community, and that we have teamed up to showcase some amazing music.

I want Kittlesfest to be a safe space where people can have fun, be themselves, and discover new music. Now more than ever, we need to support our local venues and get behind the wave of amazing talent we have here in Aotearoa – so get a ticket, pull up, and have a great time!

I’ll see ya there!” – Kit Davis