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, since 2008. It showcases artists from New Zealand.

2008

Saturday 26 April 2008 ;Line-up

2009

The 2009 festival was held on 14 March 2009. It was set across 5 stages along the waterfront and included 35 of New Zealand's premier bands and DJs. ;Line-up

2010

The 2010 edition was called ''Vodafone Homegrown'' after the sponsors,

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. It was held on 20 February, with the line-up announced on 14 September 2009. ;Line-up

2011

The 2011 edition was named ''Jim Beam Homegrown'' after the sponsors,

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, and was held on 5 March 2011. It had a pop and RnB stage for the first time and had more acts than previous years. ;Line-up This was Blindspott's first gig since reforming. This was one of Nesian Mystik's last ever gigs.

2012

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External links

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