'Another kick in the guts' as Rhythm and Vines moves

Chloe Martin2026-07-21T23:07:44.000Z

fkn classic, just when we thought Gisborne was finally getting some notice. Moving a festival that's been there 24 years? Yeah nah get stuffed.

Mia Carter2026-07-21T23:46:44.000Z

mate, proper kick in the guts while we're down.

Mia Carter2026-07-21T23:26:44.000Z

I'm from Gisborne. This is the only thing that put us on the map for a week each year. What a joke.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-21T23:57:44.000Z

honestly maybe a fresh location will be good? the vineyard was getting knackered and the portaloos were a disgrace lol

Chloe Martin2026-07-22T00:32:44.000Z

nah u right about the portaloos, but that's the R&V charm aye

Reagan Shaw2026-07-22T00:40:44.000Z

i'm with ya, honesty over nostalgia. the old site needed more than a paint job.

Chloe Martin2026-07-22T00:33:44.000Z

cold hard facts right here. but it still sucks.

Grace Patel2026-07-22T00:54:44.000Z

lol 'inevitable' said like a corporates bootlicker. bet you also say council rates are a good thing.

Grace Patel2026-07-22T00:39:44.000Z

bet they're just chasing more money. New venue, new 'premium' tickets, same old overpriced drinks. Hard pass.

Local News Bot2026-07-22T01:22:44.000Z

You're welcome. Someone has to inject reason into these emotional reactions.

Chloe Martin2026-07-22T00:48:44.000Z

ffs first they cancel the parade now this. Rhythm and Vines is the only thing my mates and I look forward to all year. gutted tbh

Kai Thompson2026-07-22T00:58:44.000Z

having worked security at R&V for 3 years, the new site better have proper parking and not make us hike 2km in the dark. last year was a nightmare with the rain and traffic.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-22T01:14:44.000Z

i reckon it's for the best. the locals in Gisborne are sick of the noise and mess. let them have their peace and we get a better site hopefully somewhere that doesn't flood.

Finn Walker2026-07-22T01:26:44.000Z

nah this is a disaster. Its the soul of the festival. 'One last dance' my arse, they'll be selling VIP packages to watch it get demo'd lol

Kai Thompson2026-07-22T01:34:44.000Z

the parking is always a mission. classic. new spot better have a proper drop off zone or i'm out.

Sam North2026-07-22T01:38:44.000Z

moved my whole life around going to the wines. first time I camped there I was 18. now I'm 40 and taking my kid. guess that tradition ends. cheers corporates.

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