RAF Balado Bridge there were also Fulmars, Fireflies, Martinets, Barracudas, Expeditors and a rare Fairchild Cornell FT673. Three Expeditors were all that remained in 1955. It was also used from 1946 for light aircraft and gliding until its final closure in 1957. Following decommissioning as an RAF station, part of the site served as a NATO SATCOM Satellite Ground Listening Station, which operated from 1985 to 2006. From 1997 to 2014 Balado was the home of the annual T in the Park music festival, however, due to safety concerns about an oil pipeline lying directly underneath parts of the airfield the festival was
Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand) Homegrown Music Festival (New Zealand) Homegrown Music Festival has been held annually in Wellington, New Zealand since 2008. As the name suggests, it showcases artists from New Zealand. Saturday 26 April 2008 The 2009 Homegrown Music Festival was held on 14 March 2009. Set across 5 stages along the waterfront and included 35 of New Zealand's premier bands and DJ'. The 2010 edition was called Vodafone Homegrown after the sponsors, Vodafone. Homegrown 2010 was held on 20 February, with the line-up announcement on 14 September 2009. The 2011 edition was named Jim Beam Homegrown after the sponsors, Jim Beam. Homegrown