Backyard Bass

16/09/2026

Black Sand Beats

Sundown, beachside, byo and a boogie with Taranaki’s finest. Sound like a bitta you?

Sounds like Black Sand Beats.

BYB is proud to present Black Sand Beats, Taranaki’s newest one-day popup event. Set in a secret beachside location, in collaboration with Sessions Sound System.

We are bringing you a host of the regions best selectors in a multi-genre format, with an inclusive and welcoming dance music community, just 25 minutes drive from the C*D.

Strictly limited tickets, return bus service available from NP with 3 pickups on ways to the venue. Undisclosed location that we will release on the day of the event. Limited parking passes available, otherwise drop off only.

In traditional Backyard Bass fashion, we have zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, sexism, racism or negative behaviour. We are all one on the d-floor.

BYO and PLEASE NO GLASS.

Join us for a springtime boogie at a beautiful venue not before used for a dance music event in Taranaki.

Tag a friend and share for a chance to win a double pass to Black Sand Beats & Backyard Bass 2027 - winners drawn on Friday. 1 tag = 1 Entry, 1 share = 5 Entries

Full line up coming soon…

Ngā mihi nui
BYB Whanau

🎨 Rhea McColl / Laura Macdonald

07/09/2026

🫵🏻 BYB WANTS YOU!! 🫵🏻

Are you interested in being part of Taranaki’s premier underground event??
Dj’s, bands, visual artists, performers, medics, safe space personnel, workshop hosts, ops volunteers and everyone in between we would love to hear from you.

Come be part of an awesome, organised and productive group of people who are driven to grow the scene in Taranaki. Putting in the mahi for the good of the collective.

Backyard Bass has slots available for volunteers of all shapes and sizes, come help us build a village and cultivate our community on Waiata Whenua Farm.
Welcoming environment and tickets for the weekend included 🫡

Follow the link in our bio and complete the form to get in touch.
Ngā mihi Nui
BYB 🫶🏻

19/08/2026

Tickets for Backyard Bass 2027 are ON SALE NOW 🏕️🔊

And we are already blown away. 🥹

We’ve had the most overwhelming response to a ticket release in BYB history, with almost the entire First Release allocation snapped up during the Presale.

The love, the support and the energy from Aotearoa has been unreal. 🇳🇿❤️

If you’ve been waiting for your chance to lock in your spot for BYB 2027 🫶🏽

TICKETS ON SALE NOW.

12/08/2026

BYB and C.E.P are proud to present the official Backyard Bass 2026 Aftermovie. 🎥💚

A glimpse into another unforgettable weekend at Waiata Whenua.

To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win a double pass to Backyard Bass 2027!

TO ENTER:
• Share this post to your story
• Tag your festival buddy in the comments

Unlimited entries. Competition closes 17th August 2026.

Massive props to our main sponsor Mānuka Juice – Energy Drink 🍯 for keeping the crew fuelled all weekend. 💪🏻

Watch the full aftermovie on our YouTube.

Chur 💚

27/04/2026