Bay Dreams 2022 first lineup announced

Bay Dreams Nelson is back for 2022 with its first lineup announcement featuring Tash Sultana, Netsky and Tones and I.

The festival welcomes powerhouse Tash Sultana, and chart-topping Tones and I to the big stage.

Other big names featuring on the 2022 line-up include Chase & Status, Netsky, ONEFOUR, Masked Wolf, Sons of Zion and Hybrid Minds presents Outline (featuring Charlotte Haining and Tempza).

Tash returns for their first NZ festival performance since Bay Dreams 2018 with over a billion streams under their belt, and a fresh album TERRA FIRMA.

The album debuted at number one upon its release this year featuring the single ‘Pretty Lady’, which has gone gold.

“I’m finally returning to my second home across the sea. It’s been almost two years since I’ve been on stage in New Zealand and this time I’ll be back bringing an entirely new show to Bay Dreams. I can’t wait to show you what I’ve got planned for you all.” says Tash.

Representing the stage for indie-pop is singer, songwriter and record producer Tones and I, who has garnered nearly 3 billion streams.

Tones released her breakout single, 14x platinum ‘Dance Monkey’ in May 2019, which reached number one in over 30 countries.

Bay Dreams 2022 has a distinctly drum and bass flavour this year, with Belgian talent Netsky set to electrify audiences with his viral tunes.

Netsky returns to NZ after performing two Spark Arena shows earlier this year and will feature at the festivals drum and bass stage.

A second Bay Dreams line-up announcement is set to come soon and you can register for tickets now at baydreams.co.nz.

Tickets go on sale at 7pm July 22.