Overload 5: Bay of Plenty’s Biggest Heavy Metal & Hard Rock Tribute Festival Returns with a Bang
High-Octane Lineup, Fundraising for Women’s Refuge, and a Night of Legendary Anthems
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, NZ – Prepare for a seismic night of rock and metal as Overload 5 storms Totara Street on Saturday, 14th June, delivering the Bay of Plenty’s most explosive tribute festival. Celebrating iconic bands with electrifying performances, this year’s event promises a relentless lineup of talent, all while supporting a vital cause: fundraising donations will go to Women’s Refuge.
THE LINEUP: A TRIBUTE TO LEGENDS
Kicking off at 5:00 PM, the festival unites six powerhouse acts paying homage to rock and metal royalty:
Kaosis ignites the stage with their Hitech Future show, blending futuristic energy with classic numetal.
The Feeders channel the raw intensity of Slipknot in a tribute set guaranteed to unleash chaos.
The Firestarters resurrect the anarchic spirit of The Prodigy with high-voltage beats and punk-rave fury.
Megadeth (tribute) doubles the thrash metal mayhem, honoring both Metallica and Megadeth in one blistering performance.
Tonedown delivers a genre-defying mix of System of a Down and Deftones anthems.
Brews Brothers rounds out the night with grunge and alt-rock nostalgia, covering Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and Faith No More.
TICKETS & FUNDRAISING
Tickets start at just $20 and are available now via Railtix.net and Totarastreet.co.nz. Donations are being raised through the event to support Women’s Refuge, a charity providing critical services to survivors of domestic violence. Attendees are encouraged to donate generously at the event.
VENUE DETAILS
The epicenter of the chaos is Totara Street, located at 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui 3116. Known for its unbeatable acoustics and intimate vibe, the venue is the perfect setting for a night of headbanging and crowd-surfing.
QUOTE FROM ORGANIZERS
“Overload 5 isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration of the music that defines us,” says event coordinator Joel Thompson. “We’re stoked to bring these incredible tributes to the Bay and to support Women’s Refuge. Grab your tickets, rally your crew, and let’s make this a night to remember.”
EVENT INFO AT A GLANCE
What: Overload 5 – Heavy Metal & Hard Rock Tribute Festival
When: Saturday, 14th June, 5:00 PM
Where: Totara Street, 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui
Tickets: $20 - $40 (+BF/ GST)+ via Railtix.net | Totarastreet.co.nz
Cause: Women’s Refuge
MEDIA CONTACT
For interviews, photos, or additional details:
Joel Thompson
Event Coordinator, Overload
Email:
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