Rakiura Rhyme Machine 2025

Stewart Island / Rakiura, Oban, Southland Region
Ages 18+
Rakiura Rhyme Machine 2025
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Friday 24th Oct 6pm Gin Masterclass
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6pm Gin Masterclass, $20, Oban Wharf 

A hosted masterclass tasting of Aotearoas best Gin, all comlpimented with snacks of local cuisine. 

 
Friday 24th Oct 7pm Gravity Sunset Cruise
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Friday 24th Oct, 7pm, Gravity Sunset Cruise. Oban Wharf 

Departs 7pm, returns 8.30pm.

Watch the sunset aboard Gravity with Dj's Jane Kitto and Rollestxn Ave.
Friday 24th Oct 7pm Pavillion Live Session
NZ$20 (Exc. fees)

Friday 24th Oct 7pm Pavillion Live Session , Pavillion 

Live music from Tai Forrester, Queenstown duo Choice and BB Malloy!

Stay for the 80s singalong afterparty from 9pm (included). 

 
Saturday 25th Oct 7pm Story Slam
NZ$20 (Exc. fees)

Neighbourhood Story Slam is a live community event in which storytellers can share a true, personal, lived 5-minute story on the night’s theme: “INTO THE UNKNOWN”

Prepare a five-minute story about stepping beyond the familiar. The leap before you know where you’ll land. A one-way ticket, a blind date, a new city, or a bold yes that changed everything - where you followed curiosity into uncharted territory. Whether it was terrifying, exhilarating, or a bit of both, tell us about a time you walked into the unknown and what you found there.

Want to tell a story? Sign up on the night or reach out to us for help crafting your story. Email at neighbourhood.storyslam@gmail.com or Instagram at @neighbourhood.storyslam

Keen just to listen? Grab a seat, sit back and enjoy the show!
Saturday 25th Oct 9.30pm Hoe Down! Country Party
NZ$10 (Exc. fees)

Saturday 25th Oct 9.30pm HOE DOWN! Country Party,

Pavillion. Singalong to all your fave country tunes new and old with Dj's Lilian Chanu (France) Rollestxn Ave, Dj Cxli and guests. 

DRESS UP A MUST! YEEHAW! 
Sunday 26th Oct 11am Butchery Hui & Bbq
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Sunday 26th Oct 11am Butchery Hui & BBQ with Nate Smith from Gravity and a very special guest. 

Location: Ringa Ringa Heights, Nates place. 
Sunday 26th Oct 7pm Bush Doof
NZ$30 (Exc. fees)

Sunday 26th Oct 7pm Bush Doof 

LIMITED VERY FINAL RELEASE! 

Secrect Location 

All the acts and artists from the festival. Live performances from 12 Djs and artists, come dancing in the most amazing setting. This will sell out! Don't miss the party highlight of 2025. 

8 hours of Doof! Dress warm! 

This is an alcahol free event. 
Monday 27th Oct 12pm Island Long Lunch
NZ$50 (Exc. fees)

Monday 27th Oct 12pm ISLAND LONG LUNCH 

Boat departs 12.30pm returning 5pm
(Live music, Dj's, cool hosts, special guest cooks, kai, games)
Oban Wharf. 
 
SECRET LOCATION. Dress warm and be preparred to get your feet wet. 
Mega Pass - All Events
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MEGA PASS $130 all ticketed events! (choose between Sunset Cruise or Pavillion Live as they are on at the same time) 
 
$150 value. Bargain! 

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Rakiura Rhyme Machine 2025 
 
MEGA PASS $130 (all events - Limited to 10 tickets)  
 
FRIDAY 24th OCT
6pm Gin Masterclass $20 Oban Wharf 
7pm Gravity Sunset Cruise $20 Oban Wharf 
7pm Pavillion Live Session $20 Pavillion - 7 Ayr Street, Oban 
 
SATURDAY 25th OCT
7pm STORY SLAM $20 Pavillion - 7 Ayr Street, Oban 
A night of wild stories from locals and friends ft Neighbourhood Story Slam
9.30pm HOE DOWN! Country Party $10 Pavillion 
 
SUNDAY 26th OCT
11am Butchery Hui & lunch $10 Location: Ringa Ringa Heights 
7pm BUSH DOOF $20 (secret location) 
 
MONDAY 27th OCT
12pm ISLAND LONG LUNCH $50
Boat departs 12.30pm returning 5pm
(Live music, Dj's, Cooks, kai, games)
Oban Wharf 
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