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The Others Way Festival Ends: A Karangahape Road Music Scene Loss
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The Others Way music festival, a beloved event in Aucklands Karangahape Road, is calling it quits after its November 2025 edition. Founded in 2015 by Ben Howe, the festival drew around 3,000 fans across nine venues. Banished Music, which took over in 2023, cited rising costs, unstable sponsorships, and dwindling ticket sales as the reasons for the festivals closure. The live music scenes fragility is highlighted as fans and organizers mourn the loss, hoping for a fresh start on K Road.
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