Agents warn against New Zealand festival artist fee recovery bid
Agency insiders say the bid could threaten established precedent for artist payments
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 13 May 2026
An insolvent New Zealand music festival is seeking to recover pre-paid artist fees to pay creditors, in a move which agency industry insiders say could subvert precedent for artist payment, as the liquidation case gets back underway in an Auckland court.
After R&B event Juicy Fest cancelled its New Zealand shows in December 2024, less than a month before their scheduled date, liquidators Blacklock Rose said it believes artist fees paid beforehand may be voidable under New Zealand Law. Representatives…
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