Morph Fest

25/06/2026

Blair Burwood Photography | Photographer Showcase Ep. 03 📸

Next up in our Photographer Showcase series is Blair Eastwood.

Based in Wānaka, Blair usually spends his days photographing nature and wildlife. But every now and then, it’s good to trade the mountains for something a little louder.

✨ “Morph was a different kind of wild. Incredible people, great energy, and unreal colour.”

When we asked what brought him to Morph this year, his answer made us smile:

“My amazing sister Stace was shooting Morph and we’ve always wanted to shoot a festival together. I’ve recently moved back to Aotearoa and we finally managed to do one! It was so special walking around sharing tips, lenses and mealtimes together across the weekend.”

There’s something really special about seeing Morph through Blair’s lens. His eye for colour, light and genuine moments brought a fresh perspective to the weekend, capturing both the energy of the festival and the quieter moments in between.

Thank you, Blair, for being part of our very first Morph and for sharing your beautiful work with us 💚

Show Blair Burwood Photography some love in the comments and let us know which photo from the carousel is your favourite 👇✨

05/05/2026

| Photographer Showcase Ep. 02

Continuing our celebration of the incredible humans behind the lens- next up, Tineke Rose.

✨ Based between the maunga and the ocean in Taranaki, Tineke spends a questionable amount of time photographing her cats… and every now and then can be found lurking at the most fun events, snapping away on her trusty old camera.

When asked what brought her to Morph this year, she said:

“A chance to hang with my wonderful friend Stacey, plus the desire to celebrate life’s vitality with an open-hearted community. What a blessing ✨”

has a beautiful way of capturing the heart of it all- the joy, the connection, the in-between moments that made Morph feel like Morph.

We’re so grateful you were part of the weekend, Tineke- these are moments we’ll be holding onto for a long time 🫶🏽

Which one’s your favourite?
Show Tineke some love in the comments 😍👉🏽

21/04/2026

Maybe that’s why Morph hit so differently ❤️

Because for four days, nobody had to choose.

You could be wild and soft.
Deep and playful.
Spiritual and covered in mud on the dancefloor at 2am.

You could cry in a workshop, laugh with strangers, dance until sunset, then sit under the stars talking about life with people you’d only just met ✨

You didn’t have to explain yourself.
You didn’t have to shrink.
You didn’t have to be anything other than exactly who you are.

And maybe that’s why so many of us are still carrying it with us.

Because Morph wasn’t just somewhere we went.
It felt like the place we’ve all been looking for.

Tell your favorite moment in the comments 😍👉🏽

08/04/2026

| Photographer Showcase Ep. 01

Celebrating our photography team capturing the magic of Morph this year, starting with Stacey Eastwood.

Stacey is a Freelance Photographer based in Mangawhai. She specialises in Weddings, Events & Women’s Empowerment Shoots.
Stace was our photography & video team leader this year and also a workshop facilitator.

✨ “One of my favourite things about photography is capturing a side of someone that they’re unable to see themselves. To show them the sparkle that others see that they often miss when they look in the mirror.”

Stacey believes that photography is not just about taking pictures, but about telling stories and preserving moments.

✨ “I love to capture moments between people highlighting connection and love - pure joy, dance & laughter that make life worth celebrating. And wow Morph was a weekend full of all of these moments.

An incredible weekend of connection, growth, friendship, dancing, music, creativity & so much fun.”

“It was an honour to be a part of it and I’m already counting down for next year!”

We’re so deeply grateful to have as part of the Morph crew. Thank you Stace, for leading our photo and video team with so much warmth, passion and dedication, and for helping us preserve the moments we’ll carry with us long after the music fades 🥰

Show Stacey some love in the comments below and let us know which photo from this carousel is your favourite ✨👉🏽

07/04/2026

Mana. Mauri. Wairua.
You could feel it move through the crowd.

Haka led by Matu Te Huki. A true expression of Aotearoa, powerful, grounded, alive.

06/04/2026

This haka is about challenge, the challenge of self, of belief systems, and of society. It is a space to stand in our truth, express our power, and move with intention. Hine Taketake is a haka for wāhine to reclaim their voices and embody their strength, together.

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04/04/2026

.zuke activating the Morph Stage on Saturday night 🔥

One of the first acts to bring the rebuilt main stage alive was Ed Zuccollo.

Blending his own productions with vintage synths, live keys, deep bass and thick rolling grooves, Ed creates a sound that is completely his own-
somewhere between a dancefloor journey and a live electronic experience.

Known for his work with Trinity Roots, Thomas Oliver and Electric Wire Hustle, his set at Morph brought exactly the energy the night needed.

The lights came on.
The smoke rolled out.

And from that moment on, the Morph Stage was fully ON 🚀

Thank you .zuke for being part of the very first Morph, for bringing your sound & your energy to this space.
You absolutely smashed it, and we’re so grateful to have had you with us 💚

03/04/2026

Together, we MORPH again 🔥

After everything this year held-
the dancing, the people, the magic.

One thing became very clear:

This was only the beginning.

MORPH Festival returns
👉🏽 25–28 March 2027
Auckland

And honestly… we already can’t wait to do it all again.

To everyone who was part of the very first MORPH: thank you. You helped shape something so much bigger than a festival.

You helped build a community.

Early bird tickets go on sale soon 👀

Who’s coming back with us?
Comment below and share this message 😍🙌🏽

03/04/2026