If you're going to dream, then make sure you dream big.

It may be New Zealand's newest summer music festival, but the man behind Bay Dreams, which hits the Mount next January, already has his sights firmly fixed on the future.

Drum and Bass group Pendulum are just one of a number of international acts performing at the Bay Dreams music festival which hits Mount Maunganui on January 2, 2016. Photo: Pendulum

The festival will draw some of hip-hop, NZ roots and electronic music's biggest names to ASB Baypark Stadium, who'll perform across multiple stages.

International acts announced this month include DJ Premier, Pendulum, Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) and The House of Vibe.

They'll be joined by Kiwi acts The Black Seeds, Homebrew, Concord Dawn, and L.A.B (Kora Brothers) plus more. A second line-up announcement will be released in early November.

'It's crazy man,” says Pato Entertainment director Pato Alvarez, 'we're making noise all over the country and getting good feedback, especially from locals who're really excited for Bay Dreams.

'For me it's a love for the music – that's why we do it. We want to get people together to have a good time with good music.

'I've got a really good feeling about this festival and we want to become one of the biggest New Zealand festivals. Bring on January.”

The festival will be held across various stages at Baypark, with one to be erected in the stadium and another in the ASB Stadium Lounge.

As accommodation can also be a struggle over the New Year's period, on-site camping will also be available for Bay Dreams festival revellers.

Pato says organisers are also looking into erecting a third stage at Baypark, which will be dedicated to up-and-coming and local acts.

'We're thinking about those local and up-and-coming artists too. We want them to be part of the festival and I'm sure we'll make it happen. It's just a matter of where and how.

'This first festival will give people a taste of what's to come. For the next one we're looking at a two-day festival with an even bigger line-up. This is just the start.”

Bay Dreams hits Mount Maunganui's ASB Baypark Stadium on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Tickets are on sale now and cost $99 or $139 with camping. For more info visit: www.baydreams.co.nz