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By Sarah Baxter
Think music festival, think muddy British field, sunshine (hopefully) and revellers in hotpants and wellies, right? Think again – you don’t have to wait for the UK summer to get your festival fix. This batch of global knees-ups – some fully embracing the winter chill, others offering a balmy escape from brrrrr Blighty – will keep you going until Glastonbury.

Where: Gisbourne, New Zealand
When: 29-31 December 2009
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Music AND wine – what could be better? Nestled into the folds of a verdant vineyard on North Island’s east coast, not only is the setting for this classy festival idyllic, it’s also pretty much the first place on the planet to see the sun rise over 2010. Join Moby, Editors, Roots Manuva and more to welcome the New Year in style.
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