NEW PLYMOUTH… ARE YOU READY TO GO FULL METAL?! 
Brace yourself for an explosive collision of raw rock power and orchestral might as the
Mānuka Phuel FULL METAL ORCHESTRA: Rock Festival lands in New Plymouth in 2026.
Led by Phil Rudd (AC/DC) alongside Jon Toogood, the FULL METAL ORCHESTRA tears into massive, re-imagined anthems from AC/DC, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses and more — backed by the sheer force of a full orchestra and driven by pure rock attitude.
But that’s not all.
This is a full-scale outdoor rock festival at one of New Zealand’s most iconic venues, featuring huge live sets from some of NZ’s biggest rock acts:
PLUS full live sets from
Blindspott
Devilskin
I Am Giant
Venue: Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
Expect volume, power, atmosphere and an unforgettable night where rock meets orchestral fire under the open sky.