Line-up

Shapeshifter Shapeshifter will once again be headlining Coromandel Gold and delivering you into the New Year with some heavy beats. Their latest album 'The System is a Vampire' debuted at Number 1 on the New Zealand album charts. It was released on a Friday and by lunchtime had sold more albums than any other that week, going on to become their 3rd LP to hit platinum sales. Their energetic and soulful live show consistently sells out in NZ and Australia. Shapeshifter will be on stage for the midnight set and it's hard to think of a better way to bring in the New Year. It will be nothing short of spectacular!
The Black Seeds Pretty much everyone knows the feel good tunes of The Black Seeds and we are stoked to have them playing at their first Coromandel Gold. These Wellington boys have been together for over ten years touring New Zealand and around the world. Their tunes are packed with funk, reggae, dub and good time soul with a pacific spin. The latest album 'Solid Ground' oozes with the bands distinctive flavour along with some fresh new grooves. The Black Seeds are showing no signs of slowing down and their set at Coromandel Gold will have you jamming in no time.
Tiki and the Dub Soldiers Tiki and the Dub Soldiers show at Coromandel Gold will be one of only two times this summer you'll be able to see Tiki performing his full live show interlaced with the powerful and mesmerising performance from TPM kapa haka crew. The full live show only happens on rare occasions and it will definitely be a show you don't want to miss. Tracks from his highly anticipated new album are also due out before Christmas so expect plenty of fresh, innovative and cranking tunes in Tiki's follow up to the hugely successful debut album 'Past, Present, Future'. Head to the stage early as it will be packed.
Katchafire There's no better way to get your New Years Eve cranking than Katchafire on a blazing summer afternoon! Their smooth reggae beats just can't help but make you move. Katchafire sure pleased the crowds at the last Coromandel Gold, kicking off first and getting everyone in a great mood for the night. They have toured many times throughout NZ, Australia, Hawaii and all over Europe too. They have a new album being released in September so make sure you grab it. Katchafire will be on during the day in the sunshine so make sure you are there early to check them out.
State of Mind State of Mind Live (feat MC Woody) will provide the perfect finish to the night after Shapeshifter have bought in the New Year. This duo have dominated the local drum and bass in recent years resulting in plenty of international attention and critical acclaim from several heavyweights in the global scene. They are making their first appearance at Coromandel Gold and are sure to lay down a heavy selection of beats that are guaranteed to keep you moving into the small hours. Their 2nd album 'Faster than Light' was released in March 2009 and is one of only a handful of electronic CD's to successfully break into the NZ top 40 charts.
Ladi6 New Zealand's soulstress and hip hop queen Ladi6 in partnership with DJ/Producer Parks have recently been making waves throughout Europe on their 6 month relocation to Berlin. Performing almost 50 shows including solo gigs and as support for musical legends including Gil Scott Heron, Mos Def, French hip hop artist Hocus Pocus and German hip hop legends Blumentopf. Ladi will be playing a late afternoon set that is guaranteed to get you in the Coromandel groove for what is shaping up to be an amazing New Year's Eve.
Little Bushman Fronted by Warren Maxwell (from Trinity Roots and Fat Freddy's Drop), Little Bushman have got a live set that will leave you gagging for more! Their psychedelic rock influences from the 60's and 70's give them an amazing and powerful sound. Their latest album 'Peaceful Man' was recorded live at the Wellington Town Hall with the NZSO lifting The Bushman's songs to a level of intensity that could only be achieved with this type of symphonic partnership. If you haven't seen them play before or listened to their album, make sure you do!
Sunshine Sound System Comprised of Mr Downtown Brown and his trusty MC's Staun and KPz, Sunshine Sound System have turned out parties from Cape Reinga to the Bluff and beyond. They have developed a road-tested recipe for good times - Downtown holds it down providing the funky backbone over which his MC's deliver their unique tag-team vocal styles, adding more flavour to the mix every step of the way. The Sunshine boys are locked down for another great set at Coromandel Gold that is sure to deliver plenty of Sunshine's good time vibes.
Downtown Brown Downtown Brown has been in the game since 95 when a nasty turntable habit began to drag him away from a career in medicine. His selections reflect a passion for a wide variety of music, but a typical set will often go from reggae, dub, dancehall, funk, soul, underground hip hop & breaks to ragga junglism and back again. Downtown's solid skills, funky selection and uncanny ear for a musical mix has earned numerous accolades, satisfied dancefloors, and the respect of the NZ music community.