
Splore’s Final Chapter: Half Queen on Curating the Sound of a Festival Farewell
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Splore music co-curator Half Queen reflects on shaping the 2026 lineup and what the beloved Aotearoa festival leaves behind

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Splore music co-curator Half Queen reflects on shaping the 2026 lineup and what the beloved Aotearoa festival leaves behind

The beloved Aotearoa festival's long-time owner shared in a statement that Splore 2026 will be the final edition

Each year, the festival sets a theme that becomes the spark for their well-known dress-ups. For 2026, the theme is "Beings"

Back with a revitalised vision and stellar programme, Aotearoa's longest running festival will return to Auckland in February