27 August, 2025

Rock the Bowl is turning up the heat for the third consecutive year, with UK chart toppers Rudimental joining Kiwi favourites L.A.B and Supergroove as headline acts at NPDC’s iconic Bowl of Brooklands on 29 December.

L.A.B
Returning to the Bowl for a third time following a sell-out show in 2021 and packed performances in 2022 and 2025 - L.A.B will deliver their signature blend of funk, rock, reggae, and soul. Legendary tracks like In The Air and Take It Away promise to deliver an epic atmosphere.

Rudimental
UK chart-toppers and festival legends, Rudimental are set to make their New Plymouth debut with a high-energy set packed with global hits like Feel the Love, Waiting All Night, and These Days. Known for their explosive blend of drum and bass, soul, funk, and house, their performance – part of a jam-packed 2025 New Zealand summer tour will be a landmark moment for Taranaki fans.

Supergroove
Bringing both nostalgia and noise, Supergroove is ready to bring their iconic 90s bangers to the stage. Known for their album Traction and fusion of funk, rock, hip-hop, soul and jazz will get fans grooving from start to finish.

“We’re thrilled to host another Rock the Bowl festival by Trademark Live at our world-class venue” says NPDC’s Event Attraction and Business Development Lead Neil Fenwick

“Rock the Bowl has become a real summer highlight, and this year’s mix of local and international acts will take it to the next level – this is what summer in Taranaki is all about.”

Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, GM Destination Brylee Flutey says major events play a critical role in attracting visitors to the region, helping to drive significant economic and cultural impacts.

“We’re proud to support this event via our facilitation of the Major Events Fund and look forward to encouraging out-of-region visitors to make the most of their weekend in Taranaki, and for locals to get behind it too, by encouraging their friends and whānau out of town to book a trip and make the most of it by spending a few extra days here.”

Tickets go on sale Thursday 4 September at 7pm via Ticketek. Set your alarms, this one’s going to be in hot demand.

Fast Facts:

• The Bowl of Brooklands is Taranaki's largest and most iconic concert venue and was awarded ‘Large Venue of the Year’ by the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand in 2021.
• Situated within the award-winning Pukekura Park, the Bowl is a natural amphitheatre with a permanent stage over the lake and has hosted audiences under the stars since 1958.
• This world-renowned venue holds up to 15,000 and has hosted international headline acts such as Sir Elton John, R.E.M., Fleetwood Mac, Bryan Adams as well as local legends Six60 and L.A.B.
• Rock the Bowl is the second announcement for the Bowl’s summer events, Kingston Calling with UB40 on 14 February 2026 is already on sale and the venue will also host Christmas at the Bowl (21 December 2025) and WOMAD (13 – 15 March 2026).
• Rock the Bowl is supported through the New Plymouth Major Events Fund, which is facilitated by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki.

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