Tickets to the South Island’s premier musical festival Rhythm and Alps are close to selling out but organisers are expecting a last-minute rush. It is the ninth year Mr Turnbull has organised the three-day event, and every year he has made changes. Other changes to the festival this year include a ‘‘playhouse’’ tent offering yoga and other workshops during the day and a "chill zone" with cushions and couches by night. Mr Turnbull said they have never had any issues with drugs or alcohol and have only had one arrest which was not alcohol-related. The festival culminates in a spectacular New Year fireworks display which Mr Turnbull said would be "better than ever".

Source: Otago Daily Times December 29, 2019 15:33 UTC