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Westpac NZ deploys immersive ‘Laneway Loot’ campaign at Laneway Festival 2026

February 16, 2026 1:52

The campaign celebrates die-hard music fans with collectible posters, festival prizes, and interactive experiences.

The announcement:

Westpac NZ, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ and Spark Foundry NZ have teamed up to launch ‘Laneway Loot’ – an immersive campaign crafted for true music fans at Laneway Festival 2026. Designed to celebrate die-hard fans – ‘the real ones’ – the campaign rewards those who know every lyric, queue early, and live for the music.

‘Laneway Loot’ kicked off with limited-edition street posters created in collaboration with Laneway artist Jack Irvine. These 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. These 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 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 the following weekend.

Lee Sunter, executive creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, said, “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 said, “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.”

Westpac also recently hosted the House of Credit Card Fears to show young people that credit cards don’t need to be scary – reinforcing its focus on engaging, distinctive activations designed to connect with people beyond traditional banking spaces.

Credits

Saatchi&Saatchi NZ

CEO: Mark Cochrane

Chief Creative Officer: Steve Cochran

Executive Creative Director: Lee Sunter

Art Director: Milla Mihaljevich

Copywriter: Lane Pilkington

General Manager: Annabel Rees

Group Business Director: Aaron Hodgson

Business Manager: Jeannie Grace

Executive Strategy Director: Tim Cullinane

Design Director: Shiv Narandas

Designer: Laura Cooper

Executive Producer: Jane Mill

Producer: Grace Roddick

Editor and Content: Nelson Rayner

Spark Foundry NZ

Emily Swan

Liam Dunne

Tyra Goldstraw

Rhiaan Watene

Spur:

Managing Director: Nick Harvey

Head of Production: Sam Darby

Westpac

CMO: Sarah Williams

Marketing Manager: Georgia Livingstone

Marketing Manager: Toni Kane