The three-day Womad festival kicked off earlier with a weekend of music with acts like Morcheeba, W.I.T.C.H, Anthonie Tonnon and The Mauskovic Dance Band set to entertain the masses.
RNZ's own music lover and former Nights host Bryan Crump is there and speaks to Emile Donovan.
British trip-hop group Morcheeba are headlining the 2024 WOMAD festival in New Plymouth. Photo: Michelle Hayward