Meatstock Hamilton – Barbecue, Bands and Bedlam, Mystery Creek Events Centre, 125 Mystery Creek Rd, Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm. A fiery fun-filled sensory explosion! National and International teams battle it out in the Heat Beads BBQ Wars and Butchers do the same in the Butcher Wars. Other competitions abound from Better Beer Dad Bod to Medieval Wars and Powerlifting Crew Wars. There’s a Rod and Rumble car show with cars, trucks and bikes. Then rock out with Salmonella Dub Sound System, Coterie, Ladyhawke, Muri and Mirage on Friday and on Saturday the headliner Shapeshifter is joined by Devilskin, Kora, Masaya, Coridian and more. Friday adults $66.50, child $29.50; Saturday $78.50, child $36.50. 2-day passes, VIP passes and Tasting tickets available from www.moshtix.co.nz. Camping and caravan options available. www.meatstock.com.au
