George FM presents Jim Beam Homegrown 2026 - Returning to the Mighty Waikato!

Brace yourself New Zealand, Jim Beam Homegrown is returning to its roots in the Mighty Waikato — and it’s now BIGGER than ever!

On 14th March 2026, Claudelands Oval will transform into the beating heart of Kiwi music, hosting Aotearoa's biggest all-local music festival.

LINE-UP

• Six60

• Lee Mvtthews

• Kings

• Supergroove (ft. Rubi Du, Troy Kingi & King Kapisi)

• Corrella

• Devilskin

• Blindspott

• Sons of Zion

• Coterie

• Villainy

• Fly My Pretties

• Dragon

• Ladi6

• The Black Seeds

• State of Mind ft. MC Crafty

• Aaradhna

• Flowidus

• Savage

• P-Money

• stellar*

• The Jordon Luck Band

• TRUTH B2B Paige Julia

• Hori Shaw

• Hello Sailor

• Shepherds Reign

• Te Wehi

• Written By Wolves

• Rei

• The Datsuns

• Aunty El

• Racing

• TwoFöld

• DJ Sir-Vere

• Poppa Jax

• Sunshine Sound System

DATE

Saturday 14th March 2026 Claudelands Oval, Hamilton

WIN

Listen at 4pm daily and call through on 0800 FM GEORGE for the chance to score a double pass to Jim Beam Homegrown 2026 with George Drive’s Xmas Cracker!

Two listeners will get the chance for Sin or Brook to play on their behalf. Sin & Brook will then grab either side of the Xmas Cracker and give it a pull, concealed inside the Xmas Cracker will be a Double Pass, whoever manages to pull the winning side of the Xmas Cracker will win the Listener assigned to them an instant Double Pass to JBHG.

TICKETS

🎟 Tickets are on sale now here

💳 Afterpay and payment plans available — don’t miss out!

📲 Follow @jimbeamhomegrown for behind-the-scenes updates, artist interviews, and exclusive giveaways as we count down to this iconic celebration of Kiwi music.