Went to the festival, got the merch – in an art heist. In a campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi NZ and Spark Foundry NZ, Westpac NZ made Laneway Festival merch free.  

The campaign, Laneway Loot was designed for die-hard fans – ‘the real ones’ who know every lyric, queue early, and live for the music. It kicked off with limited-edition street posters created in collaboration with Laneway artist, Jack Irvine. The collectible posters, featuring elements inspired by Laneway’s 2026 lineup, were placed by Spark Foundry NZ in high footfall locations around Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton. They were designed to be ripped off and taken home – with the majority claimed within 24 hours. Beneath each poster was a Westpac Laneway poster ad, revealed only when the poster art was claimed. Breakout Room, Publicis Groupe’s creative content specialists, coordinated with influencers to document their own ‘art heist’ moments, sparking buzz across social media.

At the festival, the Westpac branded Laneway Zone, Westpac House, became the ultimate destination for fans. Inside, 30 Loot Lockers held exclusive Laneway artist memorabilia and festival-themed prizes, including custom-designed gift cards and handheld fans. To unlock a locker, participants had to prove they were a ‘real one’ by answering artist-related questions. The crown jewel was mystery Locker #31 – festival goers had to crack the artist related code, with clues dropped throughout the day at the festival and on Westpac’s social media. The prize? An all-expenses-paid trip for two to Laneway Melbourne, Australia, the following weekend.

Lee Sunter, executive creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, stated, “Laneway Loot is all about tapping into true fandom. From looting collectible posters and merch, to cracking a locker code, we wanted every touchpoint to feel like a reward for those who live and breathe their favourite artists.”

Fans who scored loot were encouraged to share their wins on social media to enter a prize draw. The winners of Locker #31 are set to document their Melbourne adventure for Westpac’s channels, keeping the hype alive post-event.

Westpac NZ chief marketing officer Sarah Williams, commented, “We’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our customers, in a way they might not always expect from a bank. Laneway Loot is a celebration of true fans – giving music lovers the chance to take home more than memories.”

Laneway Loot follows the House of Credit Card Fears that showed young people that credit cards don’t need to be scary.