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It’s been a “crazy ride” for 31-year-old Doug Menzies, who – a few drinks down – made a bet last year with his mates to see who could “pull off a music festival”.

The beers wore off and everyone lost interest. Except Doug.

Enter Dougfest. It’s a two-night Labour Weekend gig in Hamilton, named after its founder. Menzies has never organised a show. He will “definitely” lose money.

But speaking to Stuff while nursing a beer at a pub, Menzies says, “it’s f…ing worth it”.

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