
More Acts Announced for WOMAD Aotearoa 2025
A lineup of top Kiwi acts, along with some global favourites, has been added to the WOMAD Aotearoa 2025 festival

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A lineup of top Kiwi acts, along with some global favourites, has been added to the WOMAD Aotearoa 2025 festival

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