music festival

Leading the group of Pacific artists is F1J1, international star J Boog, and a strong contingent from both Australia and New Zealand, including HP Boyz, Lisi, Savage, DJ Noiz, Kennyon Brown, Tomorrow People, and Wayno.

Established and emerging local artists will also be performing, such as Mautoatasi & Matalena, Zipso, and the Pacific Love Band reports RNZ Pacific.

PacifiCast founder Julius Tuigamala says this festival was built from the heart to serve both the Pasifika community and extremely talented artists.

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Putting on a music festival might sound like the dream job, but with more events appearing each year how do you make sure yours takes off?

Newsbeat speaks to the people behind three festivals which have sprung up from nothing in the past decade or so.

They give us their tips for doing it yourself.

Picking your team

"My number one tip is don't go into business with your mates," laughs James Scarlett.

Eleven years ago he teamed up with friends Simon, Andy, Brendan, Rob and Mark to found 2000 Trees festival in Gloucestershire.