DJ death after Splore festival prompts drug warning

Sunday 13 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 13 Jul 2025, 1:52pm

Simon Lee Garside, known as Deep South Audio, died in 2023 after taking a toxic mix of drugs at the Splore music festival. The event was held at Tapapakanga Regional Park in Auckland.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 13 Jul 2025, 1:00pm

   DJ Simon Garside’s death after Splore Festival prompts drug-taking warning (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesSun 13 Jul 2025, 1:52pm

   DJ's death after festival prompts drug warning (opens in new tab)