Pato Alvarez
Pato Alvarez is a Chilean-born music promoter and founder of popular festivals such as Bay Dreams and One Love. He gained prominence in the Australasian music scene, organizing over 200 concerts featuring major artists. However, he recently lost his name suppression following convictions for sexual assault and drug-related offenses, which has drawn significant media attention and public scrutiny.
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Pato Alvarez was the former owner of the One Love festival and was found guilty of indecent assault.
One Love music festival cancels 2026 show blaming tough economic climate
New Zealand· 2025-11-25Pato Alvarez was convicted of sex crimes and addressed his past mistakes after being found guilty of indecent assault.
Music promoter Pato Alvarez convicted of sex crimes addresses ‘mistakes of my past’New Zealand· 2025-10-03Pato Alvarez was found guilty of indecent assault and attempted unlawful sexual connection.
Pato Alvarez sex crimes: Women call for boycott of concerts and festivalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Pato Alvarez was found guilty of indecent assault and attempted unlawful sexual connection.
Pato Alvarez sex crimes: Women call for boycott of concerts and festivalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-10Pato Alvarez is the founder of Bay Dreams and One Love and has been convicted of multiple sexual assault charges.
Pato Alvarez loses final bid for name suppression after sex crime convictionsNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
Pato Alvarez is the founder of Bay Dreams and One Love and has been convicted of multiple sexual assault charges.
Pato Alvarez loses final bid for name suppression after sex crime convictionsNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
