LIVE SHOW AT Wendy's After Dark SPLORE 2026 - Proposal
Celebrating the diversity of Aotearoa's music this electronic, multi genre LIVE digital and analogue performance takes the audience on a rising journey of moving sonic sound, and immersive cinematic depth. This uplifting performance is made for a live immersive sonic story experience and designed especially for SPLORE 2026. Inspired by the vibration of the whenua and the unique diversity of New Zealands music scene. Music performed by Ed Zuccollo (blends elements of jungle, dubstep, downtempo, and house), PITCH BLACK (digi-dub), Nikita Tu Bryant (folk, soul, and psychedelic elements), St Clair (techno, trance dance), Dylan C (Electric guitar synth, hip-hop, dub, downtempo, and techno with rolling basslines) and Sitting Room Singers (Choir singers).
Serena Stevenson's 'Three Days in February' at the Civic was extraordinary; the best work of multimedia art I've ever experienced. And a profoundly optimistic one.
It was shot at Splore over several years, but it's really about people – people finding their little moments of joy, laughter, beauty and humanity. The way it's shot and presented the close-ups of faces, run in slow motion on the big screen is extraordinarily intimate, like looking into someone's soul. There's a repeated theme of getting back up.
The live soundtrack (with Pitch Black, a string quartet, a choir, and more) and the film itself were indivisible on the night. I don't think they knew whether all the work would come together until they did it, but it sounded and looked magnificent.
I'm so glad to have been there on the one and only night when the full work was performed. Russel Brown THE LISTENER.
More About the Project
Three Days in February is an immersive cinematic and musical experience that blurs the line between film, performance, and art. Created by award-winning documentary artist Serena Stevenson, the work explores connection, transformation, and belonging through moving image, sound, and live collaboration.
The project was premiered in February 2025 and now we will bring it in its own unique creative delivery to Splore 2026.
At Splore Festival 2026, this project will come to life across two special nights at the Wendy’s After Dark stage.
- Thursday 19 February, 11:15 PM Film Premiere Screening: A standalone cinematic experience following Splore’s iconic opening night party. (Audience: approx. 1,000 in attendance, with up to 500 for the screening.)
- Friday 20 February, 12:30 AM One-Time-Only Live Multimedia Performance: Featuring never-before-seen footage, multiple large-scale projections, and an original live music ensemble. This will be a completely unique experience created exclusively for Splore 2026.
- Link to project web page.
The Live Show
The Friday night live performance merges film, projection, and sound in a multi-sensory format transforming Wendy’s After Dark (N17 on the site map here) into a living, breathing cinematic surround stage.
Featuring performances by:
- Dylan Chase - Composer / Musician
- Nikita Tu-Bryant - Musician / Vocalist
- Ed Zuccollo - Synth / Keys
- Michael Hodgson (Pitch Black) Multimedia Design & Curation
About Splore Festival
Splore is New Zealand’s most established and beloved boutique music and arts festival. Held annually on the shores of Tāpapakanga Regional Park, Splore attracts over 10,000 attendees and a loyal online following of 50,000+. The festival is celebrated for its creativity, community, and commitment to sustainability — making it the perfect setting for Three Days in February Live.
Partnership with Edwards Lighting, Sound & AV
To bring this ambitious multimedia experience to life, Three Days in February would be proud to collaborate with Edwards Lighting, Sound & AV, industry leaders in creative event production.
Support Requested:
- 1 × 3.5m x 2m LED Screen
- 8 × 14’ Rear Projection Screens
- 1 × 10k Lumen Projector
- Delivery, setup, and removal of all equipment
- Onsite technical support
Why Partner with Us
This partnership offers Edwards Lighting, Sound & AV the opportunity to be showcased as the Official AV Partner of a uniquely innovative creative event within one of New Zealand’s most high-profile arts festivals.
Sponsor Benefits:
- Brand visibility on both shows promotional materials and credits for Splore Festival
- Logo placement on Serena Stevenson and Splore program for Wendy's After Dark websites and at screenings, on festival site during show and on digtail, and physical signage named as Brought to you by, or presented by.
- Social media exposure advertising the show @splorefestival @threedaysinfebruary and @serenastevenson platforms
- Acknowledgment during live events from muscians
- Onsite visibility to over 10,000 festival goers
- Digital reach exceeding 50,000 followers and viewers to promote the show
- Two full festival passes including camping and parking.
Audience Reach
Platform / Event Estimated Reach Thursday Screening 500+ attendees
Friday Live Show 500 -700 attendees
Onsite Festival Audience 10,000+ people
Online & Social Media 50,000+ followers
Timeline
Media & Promotion Plan
This partnership positions Edwards Lighting, Sound & AV as a leading supporter of innovation in New Zealand’s arts and culture scene. Your support enables a unique fusion of film, live music, and projection art, providing:
- Sponsorship commitment needed by mid November 2025 to appear in promotional material
- Social media and website campaigns begin December 2025
- Onsite setup at Wendy’s After Dark: Thursday 19 February 2026
- Live events: Thursday 19 & Friday 20 February 2026
Media & Promotion Plan
- Festival program, website, and social media posts. - Wendy;s After Dark
- Email newsletters to engaged audiences - Wendy Douglas, Serena Stevenson
- Muscians followers will be included in the exposure for Edwards.
- Pre-event press release and media outreach - Serena Stevenson
- Post-event content, including photos and video highlighting Edwards’ contribution
- Logo placement on Shows promotional graphics and website
- On-screen credit before and after both performances
- Option for Edwards branding on AV equipment or screen
- Mentions in social media campaigns across @threedaysinfebruary and @serenastevenson
- Thursday Screening: 500+ attendees
- Friday Live Show: 500–700 attendees
- Onsite Festival Audience: 10,000+ people
- Online & Social Media: 50,000+ followers
This partnership positions Edwards Lighting, Sound & AV as a leading supporter of innovation in New Zealand’s arts and culture scene. Your support enables a unique fusion of film, live music, and projection art, providing:
- High-visibility brand recognition at a major festival for the Show Three Days in February.
- Integration in multi-channel promotion across web, social, and media
- Association with cutting-edge multimedia artistry
