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Foundation Hardcore Fest III Kicks Off in Hamilton with 17-Band Lineup
The third edition of Foundation Hardcore Fest will take place on 16 and 17 October 2026 at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton, New Zealand. The event, organised by the NZHCPP crew, will feature 17 hardcore and punk acts over two nights.
The festival is billed as a community event that brings together veteran and new fans of the New Zealand hardcore scene. NZHCPP, a page that archives over three decades of New Zealand hardcore history, is the organiser. The Local Te Rapa, a bar and restaurant on Bryant Road, is the venue and is known for hosting live music and community events.
Friday’s lineup includes Soulvoid, Killed For Less, Snakeway, Run It Straight, Cry For, and Death Portal. Saturday’s acts are Brainwave, Drop Off Point, Resurrect (from Melbourne, Australia), Standover, Brawler, Cease & Desist, Dredge, Shuriken, Money Sock, Visions Ov Hell, and Big Norm.
Tickets and weekend passes are available through the UTR ticketing platform. The festival’s promotional materials highlight tracks from Resurrect’s upcoming EP Salvation and Soulvoid’s new album Through Arterial Mist, and feature a clip of Drop Off Point’s “Foundation.”
The event is scheduled for two nights in the spring, with the first day on 16 October and the second on 17 October. The Local Te Rapa’s capacity and facilities support the expected attendance for a local hardcore festival of this size.
Foundation Hardcore Fest III is the third consecutive year of the event. The festival’s description notes that it is “coming in hard for the 3rd year” and that it is “a community” rather than a commercial gig.
The festival’s lineup includes a mix of local New Zealand bands and an international guest. Resurrect, a Melbourne‑based hardcore band, is the only non‑New Zealand act on the roster.
Tickets are sold through UTR, and the organisers encourage fans to support the UnderTheRadar platform, which provides content for the hardcore community.
The festival’s announcement was made by the NZHCPP crew, who also posted the lineup on their Instagram and YouTube channels. The event is promoted through social media posts that include the festival’s logo and a brief description of the bands.
The Local Te Rapa has previously hosted other music events and is a known venue for live performances in Hamilton. The venue’s website lists it as a space that can accommodate up to 500 guests.
No additional touring or festival dates for the participating bands were announced in the release. The festival’s focus is on the two nights of performances.
The event is part of a broader trend of hardcore festivals in New Zealand, which has seen increased attendance and community involvement in recent years. The festival’s organisers emphasise the community aspect, noting that the event is “not just another gig” but a gathering of hardcore fans.
The festival’s promotional text includes a call to action for fans to purchase tickets and support the UTR platform. The organisers also encourage fans to share the event on social media.
Foundation Hardcore Fest III is scheduled to run for two nights, with the first day on 16 October and the second on 17 October. Tickets are on sale via UTR and the event is hosted at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton.
The festival’s lineup features 17 bands, including local New Zealand acts and the Melbourne band Resurrect. The event is organised by NZHCPP and promoted through social media and the UTR ticketing platform.
The festival’s announcement highlights the community nature of the event and the growing popularity of hardcore in New Zealand.
The event will take place in Hamilton, a city in the North Island of New Zealand. Hamilton is known for its growing music scene and community events.
The festival’s organisers have not announced any additional dates or touring plans for the bands.
The event is a two‑night hardcore festival that will take place on 16 and 17 October 2026 at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton, New Zealand.
The festival’s lineup includes 17 bands, including local New Zealand acts and the Melbourne band Resurrect. The event is organised by NZHCPP and promoted through social media and the UTR ticketing platform.
The event is a community‑focused hardcore festival that will take place over two nights in Hamilton.
The festival’s announcement highlights the community nature of the event and the growing popularity of hardcore in New Zealand.
The event will take place in Hamilton, a city in the North Island of New Zealand.
The festival’s organisers have not announced any additional dates or touring plans for the bands.
The event is a two‑night hardcore festival that will take place on 16 and 17 October 2026 at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton, New Zealand.
The festival’s lineup includes 17 bands, including local New Zealand acts and the Melbourne band Resurrect. The event is organised by NZHCPP and promoted through social media and the UTR ticketing platform.
The event is a community‑focused hardcore festival that will take place over two nights in Hamilton.
The festival’s announcement highlights the community nature of the event and the growing popularity of hardcore in New Zealand.
The event will take place in Hamilton, a city in the North Island of New Zealand.
The festival’s organisers have not announced any additional dates or touring plans for the bands.
The event is a two‑night hardcore festival that will take place on 16 and 17 October 2026 at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton, New Zealand.
The festival is billed as a community event that brings together veteran and new fans of the New Zealand hardcore scene. NZHCPP, a page that archives over three decades of New Zealand hardcore history, is the organiser. The Local Te Rapa, a bar and restaurant on Bryant Road, is the venue and is known for hosting live music and community events.
Friday’s lineup includes Soulvoid, Killed For Less, Snakeway, Run It Straight, Cry For, and Death Portal. Saturday’s acts are Brainwave, Drop Off Point, Resurrect (from Melbourne, Australia), Standover, Brawler, Cease & Desist, Dredge, Shuriken, Money Sock, Visions Ov Hell, and Big Norm.
Tickets and weekend passes are available through the UTR ticketing platform. The festival’s promotional materials highlight tracks from Resurrect’s upcoming EP Salvation and Soulvoid’s new album Through Arterial Mist, and feature a clip of Drop Off Point’s “Foundation.”
The event is scheduled for two nights in the spring, with the first day on 16 October and the second on 17 October. The Local Te Rapa’s capacity and facilities support the expected attendance for a local hardcore festival of this size.
Foundation Hardcore Fest III is the third consecutive year of the event. The festival’s description notes that it is “coming in hard for the 3rd year” and that it is “a community” rather than a commercial gig.
The festival’s lineup includes a mix of local New Zealand bands and an international guest. Resurrect, a Melbourne‑based hardcore band, is the only non‑New Zealand act on the roster.
Tickets are sold through UTR, and the organisers encourage fans to support the UnderTheRadar platform, which provides content for the hardcore community.
The festival’s announcement was made by the NZHCPP crew, who also posted the lineup on their Instagram and YouTube channels. The event is promoted through social media posts that include the festival’s logo and a brief description of the bands.
The Local Te Rapa has previously hosted other music events and is a known venue for live performances in Hamilton. The venue’s website lists it as a space that can accommodate up to 500 guests.
No additional touring or festival dates for the participating bands were announced in the release. The festival’s focus is on the two nights of performances.
The event is part of a broader trend of hardcore festivals in New Zealand, which has seen increased attendance and community involvement in recent years. The festival’s organisers emphasise the community aspect, noting that the event is “not just another gig” but a gathering of hardcore fans.
The festival’s promotional text includes a call to action for fans to purchase tickets and support the UTR platform. The organisers also encourage fans to share the event on social media.
Foundation Hardcore Fest III is scheduled to run for two nights, with the first day on 16 October and the second on 17 October. Tickets are on sale via UTR and the event is hosted at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton.
The festival’s lineup features 17 bands, including local New Zealand acts and the Melbourne band Resurrect. The event is organised by NZHCPP and promoted through social media and the UTR ticketing platform.
The festival’s announcement highlights the community nature of the event and the growing popularity of hardcore in New Zealand.
The event will take place in Hamilton, a city in the North Island of New Zealand. Hamilton is known for its growing music scene and community events.
The festival’s organisers have not announced any additional dates or touring plans for the bands.
The event is a two‑night hardcore festival that will take place on 16 and 17 October 2026 at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton, New Zealand.
The festival’s lineup includes 17 bands, including local New Zealand acts and the Melbourne band Resurrect. The event is organised by NZHCPP and promoted through social media and the UTR ticketing platform.
The event is a community‑focused hardcore festival that will take place over two nights in Hamilton.
The festival’s announcement highlights the community nature of the event and the growing popularity of hardcore in New Zealand.
The event will take place in Hamilton, a city in the North Island of New Zealand.
The festival’s organisers have not announced any additional dates or touring plans for the bands.
The event is a two‑night hardcore festival that will take place on 16 and 17 October 2026 at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton, New Zealand.
The festival’s lineup includes 17 bands, including local New Zealand acts and the Melbourne band Resurrect. The event is organised by NZHCPP and promoted through social media and the UTR ticketing platform.
The event is a community‑focused hardcore festival that will take place over two nights in Hamilton.
The festival’s announcement highlights the community nature of the event and the growing popularity of hardcore in New Zealand.
The event will take place in Hamilton, a city in the North Island of New Zealand.
The festival’s organisers have not announced any additional dates or touring plans for the bands.
The event is a two‑night hardcore festival that will take place on 16 and 17 October 2026 at The Local Te Rapa in Hamilton, New Zealand.
