Organisers of Auckland's Gardens Music Festival faced a last minute scramble to relocate their event due to what they say is "damage" to Victoria Park.
The Fatboy Slim headlined festival will now take place at Auckland Domain on Sunday, January 29.
Promoters Endeavour Live also this morning announced the full list of acts who will be joining the superstar UK DJ.
These are: US producer LP Giobbi, Australian hitmakers Peking Duk, Australian electronic music duo Set Mo, DJ and producer John Morales, with local support rounded from Dick Johnson and MissB.
It comes after a sodden Plane Sailing Festival was held at Auckland CBD's Victoria Park only weeks ago on January 6.
Endeavour Live co-founder Kyle Bell confirmed that damage to Victoria Park was the reason behind the move.
"Due to damage caused to the grounds by a previous event, Gardens Music Festival will now take place at its new home - the iconic Auckland Domain, and we cannot wait to see everyone there."
Auckland Council gave more information on the damage and work to restore Victoria Park.
Alastair Caldwell, Auckland Council Acting Manager, Area Operations:
"During the Plane Sailing Festival, held at Victoria Park on January 6 2023, some of the irrigation lines and turf were damaged and the repairs will be on-charged to the organisers. However, this is not the sole reason why the Gardens Music Festival will now be held at Auckland Domain," Alastair Caldwell, Auckland Council Acting Manager, Area Operations said.
"A large part of the reason we worked with the Gardens Music Festival to move the event was due to the impact on community sport, forecasted weather and potential damage moving forward which would displace sport for even longer.
"“Rest assured, our team started work on the damage the day after pack-out, so we are well on-track to having the repairs completed. We appreciate Aucklander’ patience as we get these repairs completed as soon as possible."
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