In pictures: Electric atmosphere as crowds swell at Ultra
Friday, 10 April 2026
Kaaze on the main stage at Ultra Music Festival
It was all about that bass for the crowds at Ultra - a one-day music festival that brought a host of big name electronic music artists to the capital.
The lineup at Waitangi Park on Friday included duo Chainsmokers - known for song Closer - alongside DJ Snake, Nico Moreno, Oliver Heldens, Darren Styles, Zedd and more.
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Visual journalist Monique Ford was there to capture the atmosphere.
Ultra organisers provided some pictures of the evening.
