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Newtown Festival Programme 2010
MAIN STAGE
MAIN STAGE LINEUP
07 Mar 2010 11:00am
11.00 am: THE OVERSEAS EXPERIMENT
12:30 pm: SAM MANZANZA & THE AFRO BEAT BAND
1:30 pm: IVA LAMKUM
2:00 pm: GOOD LAIKA
3:30 pm: NEWTOWN ROCKSTEADY
5:00 pm: LOS VILLANOS
6pm FINISH
The Overseas Experiment
07 Mar 2010 11:00am
This dynamic group includes musicians from around the world who are based in Wellington and who collaborate to form a gypsy/world music big band.
A quality multicultural musical experience with members from Africa, Latin America, India, Middle east and The Balkans.
The band draws musical influences from all over the world, making them a perfect fit for the 2010 Newtown Festival. Their lively performance is suited to all ages and is sure to draw a good crowd.
Their debut performance was at Te Papa in August '09 and they have since gone on to perform at Bodega in Wgtn and also the 2010 Organic River festival in Levin.
For a preview of the band go to: www.myspace.com/overseasexperiment
Sam Manzanza & the Afro Beat Band
07 Mar 2010 12:20pm
A Wellington institution, this 6 piece band play a style of high energy Afro Beat that Sam describes as "hot and spicy groove music that make people want to dance".
Whenever Sam Manzanza plays , the audience is always quickly on their feet and grooving down.
Iva Lamkum
07 Mar 2010 1:30pm
An up-and-coming star that the wider public will surely come to know well in the years to come.
Newtown festival is lucky enough to enjoying her performing a solo acoustic set.
The following week she will performing at Womad with her full band, so don't miss this set which will surely be magical.
Good Laika
07 Mar 2010 2:00pm
Fabulously crafted songs, understated but majestically performed, surely one of Wellington's best and most significant bands.
The music is highly original but still accessable & enjoyable.
Robin Hinkley's melodic & seductive vocals carry haunting lyrics that captivate.
For more information and audio go to http://www.myspace.com/goodlaika
"Good Laika may sound like New Zealand's answer to Wilco, but underneath lies a wholly original heart... By turns melancholy and upbeat, their second album, Followed By A Trail Of Sparks, is an astounding slice of guitar pop and a strong contender for release of the year".
Grove Guide review July 2009
Siueli 'oe Pasifiki
07 Mar 2010 3:00pm
'The Jewel of the Pasific'
Tongan traditional dance from a performance group of young Kiwi born Tongans
Newtown Rocksteady
07 Mar 2010 3:30pm
Local Newton based musos who perform in the style of Reggae, dub, afrobeat.
They can also be described as a Jamaican Rocksteady / Soul / funk Big Band and feature members of Hikoikoi, IRoots, Roy G and the Bivonators, Safari, Zirigidum, and The Resole Project.
Newtown Rocksteady is a dance band that simply makes you move. Cool covers, righteous melodies, and hot original songs, rocksteady is more than a band, its a moment in life when you just have to be there.
Prepare for a good time.
For more information on the band go to: www.myspace.com/newtownrocksteady
Los Villanos
07 Mar 2010 5:00pm
A dynamite trio featuring a talented vocalist from Cuba, a wonderful percussionist from Spain and a guitar virtuoso from England.
Finish the day with the flair & beat of latin American music.
COMMUNITY STAGE
New World Community Stage
07 Mar 2010 10:00am
We all know Newtown is a hive of cultural activity, which will converge on the community stage, cnr of Riddiford and Constable Sts.
Get there early for the Powhiri and welcome to Newtown.
Community stage lineup!
07 Mar 2010 10:00am
10.00 am: OPENING SPEECHES AND KARIKIA
10.30 am: WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR
11.00 am: MATA PUROTU DANCE GROUP
11.20 am: SHEHHAH
12.10 pm: SENDAM ORCHESTRA
12.45 pm: IMOGEN HOLMSTEAD-SCOTT
1.30 pm: CODA 7
2.15 pm: MONROE
3.00 pm: NATHAN JONES & THE NON-VIOLENT FEMMES BAND
4.00 pm: FINISH
With support from
07 Mar 2010 10:00am
Newtown New World Supermarket - contributing sponsorship to help fund all the performances on the Community Stage.
WILSON ST STAGE
Wilson St Stage Lineup
07 Mar 2010 12:00pm
Newtown Festival's Funkiest stage is on Wilson St.
This year the stage is truly Newtown grown, with almost all of the performers and organisers residing in Newtown, many on Wilson Street itself.
You can count on dancing to Funk, Reggae, latino, Rock n roll and Psychedelia.
This is the late stage of the fair day, starting at 12 and finishing at 7.00pm.
The lineup ...
12.00 pm: MARIARCHI LOCO
1.00 pm: ZEMARA
1:45 pm: JESSIE JAMES AND THE OUTLAWS
2.50 pm: TYSON SMITH
3.30 pm: CYFA
4.00 pm: OLMECHA SUMPREME & BBoys
5.20 pm: MARA TK
6:15 pm: ORCHESTRA OF SPHERES
7.00 pm FINISH
Also featuring Native Style, DJ Sweep, DJ OE, and Capoeira performances.
Mariachi Loco
07 Mar 2010 12:00pm
Traditional Mexican mariachi music by Carlos Navarrete and amigos.
Zemara
07 Mar 2010 1:00pm
At just 17, Zamara is fresh on the scene.
She's the latest New Zealand R'n'B talent, and has collaborated with the likes of producer Dei Hamo.
Featuring guest "Kas" from the Feelstyle.
Jessie James and the Outlaws
07 Mar 2010 1:45pm
Fresh from the Surgery Studio, recording their debut album, come Jessie James and the Outlaws.
Bringing you their take on folk country and rock, the Outlaws are sure to please.
They are real outlaws mind you, always on the run. You never know where they'll be next so catch them while you can.
They sing out for justice for all.
Capitalism watch out.
Tyson Smith
07 Mar 2010 2:50pm
Tyson Smith is a guitarist, composer and singer.
After graduating from the Christchurch Jazz School and having performed extensively throughout New Zealand in a variety of ensembles ranging from pseudo-flamenco duos to funk bands, Tyson decided it was time to invest in a cheap tuxedo and fly to New Orleans.
Over the next couple of years he could be found playing in show bands cruising the Caribbean and Mediterranean or soaking up influences in Cuba, Central America and New York City.
Tyson's music reflects these and various other influences and is hard to pigeon hole as any one particular style. With blues, funk, jazz, rock and world music elements, his compositions act as vehicles for the interaction and improvisation of the musicians he gathers but also exist as songs that can be performed solo with an acoustic guitar.
He has recently finished his debut album "There's Nothing We Can't Pretend".
Batucada
07 Mar 2010 3:30pm
Starting from the Wilson St stage, Batucada percussion group parades carnival style through the Street Fair !
Wellington Batucada is a community based percussion group which brings the flamboyant world of samba from Brazil to Wellington.
www.batucada.org.nz
Olmecha Supreme
07 Mar 2010 4:00pm
Captained by Imon Starr, Olmecha Supreme will take the Wilson Street audience on a funky psychedelic journey to space and beyond.
Undoubtedly one of Wellington's most exciting live acts, always original, pushing their boundaries and yours, Olmecha are definitley an act to catch.
Mara TK
07 Mar 2010 5:20pm
Multi-talented soul vocalist, instrumentalist and beat maker, Mara TK will play a solo set with the odd guest on the Wilson Street stage.
Singer for hip-hop soul group Electric Wire Hustle and Wild Bill Ricketts amongst many others, Mara TK is one to watch.
A rare treat!
www.myspace.com/maratknz
Orchestra of Spheres
07 Mar 2010 6:15pm
A band influenced by cosmic microwave background radiation.
Featuring Baba Rosso on the biscuit tin, Mood on theremin, axis, and gamelan, Zye Sosceles on electric carillon, and Jem Cobra on skins.
www.myspace.com/orchestraofspheres
Supported by
08 Mar 2010 10:00am
The Big Picture - proudly supporting the Newtown Festival.
Printing big pictures quickly and affordably.
With fast, friendly service, all the latest technology, and incredibly low prices, why would you go anywhere else.
www.thebigpic.co.nz
Supported by
08 Mar 2010 11:00am
The Flying Burrito Brothers - contributing sponsorship to help fund the stage line up in Wilson Street www.flyingburritobrothers.co.nz
BUSKERS PITCH
Buskers Pitch
07 Mar 2010 10:30am
The Official Newtown festival Buskers Pitch is now in the prominent location at the intersection of Riddiford and Rintoul Sts.
NZ's top street performers will wow the crowd and pass the bucket throughout the day.
THE LINEUP ...
10.30 HEFTY GEOFF
He's big, he's brassy, look out!
11.30 am: BASKETBALL JONES
Crazy basketball mayhem.
12.30 pm: MR FUNGUS
New Zealand's loudest mime.
1.30 pm: ANGEL
Street performance you don't want to miss!
2.30 pm: HEFTY GEOFF
3.30 pm: BASKETBALL JONES
GREEN ST STAGE
Green Street Stage Lineup
07 Mar 2010 10:00am
DUNCAN & PRUDENCE HOST THE GREEN ST STAGE
Turn on to Green St and find yourself amongst the eco-friendly stalls, beginning with Duncan & Prudence right on the corner, screen-printing groovy graphics onto their tshirts with water-based inks to your order - in any colour, on any colour - or custom-fitting organic denim jeans, ready to pick up later on the same day.
The stage lineup ...
10:00 am: DR STONE
11.00 am: TONY ROVEN
12.00 pm: 51 50
1.00 pm: TIN SOLDIERS
2.00 pm: BOGANVILLIERS
3.00 pm: DOZER
PLUS ... there wll be DJ's inbetween sets.
Dr Stone
07 Mar 2010 10:00am
Kicking off the proceedings is Prudence, alias Dr Stone, with her guitar and a repertoire of lovesongs, campfire classics, and murder ballads.
Tony Roven
07 Mar 2010 11:00am
For the love of Green St we put the invite out to all our neighbours down the street and picked up the talented Tony Roven who will play his collection of written-after-midnight masterpieces.
This guy got a great reception last year, but it hasn't gone to his head.
Tin Soldiers
07 Mar 2010 1:00pm
A very talented student band doing a line up of classic Beatles covers.
Bring your kids AND your grandmothers.
Boganvillers
07 Mar 2010 2:00pm
Proceedings turn rock hard when Duncan's three-piece the Boganvillers take the stage and bang out suburban husband angst.
Dozer
07 Mar 2010 3:00pm
And finally Newtown's staple deep throat dub band Dozer take the stage to stir us up and get the afternoon crowd bobbin' and bouncin'.
DJ STAGE
Newtown Festival DJ Stage
07 Mar 2010 12:00pm
NEWTOWN SOUND, NICEUP.ORG.NZ, and the NEWTOWN FESTIVAL are proud to bring you the NEWTOWN FESTIVAL DJ STAGE 2010
This year situated at a new site on Newtown Ave (off Riddiford St).
The Stage includes top musical performances from some of the country's best DJs, musicians, and vocalists.
With a strong emphasis on cultural and ethnic diversity, the performers at this
stage reflect many of Newtown's different cultures.
Back for the 5th year the DJ stage has represented music and performers from Cuba, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, USA, and of course from Newtown itself.
This year performers include:
DJ AKI
DJ FRANKIE FRESH
NICEUP CREW REGGAE SHOWCASE
NEWTOWN SOUND
THE YUNG SHOTTAZ
and more to be confirmed ...
SOUNDS LIKE NEWTOWN CD
Sounds Like Newtown - limited second release now available!
07 Mar 2010 11:00am
This fundraiser CD has become a cult classic, with copies of the first pressing selling out in December 2009.
All the greats from Newtown Festivals past donated by the musicians for one great compilation. All proceeds go to the Newtown Festival and the Newtown School.
NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN ...
The producers have made a small second run specially for sale at the 2010 Newtown Festival. Look out for them at Duncan & Prudence, and the Main Stage merchandise stall - just $30!
ARTISTS ON THE CD INCLUDE ...
* The Phoenix Foundation
* Good Laika
* Little Bushman
* Twinset
* Newtown Rocksteady
* Rio Hunuki-Hempo
* Spartacus R
* and more ...
WHAT THE REVIEWERS SAID ...
"Sounds Like Newtown is a rocking ode to the diversity and passion of the Wellington music scene!"
The Big Idea, 4th December 2009
"I've really enjoyed Sounds Like Newtown ... this is a local compilation of local sounds that locals should be proud to play and own." 4 stars.
Simon Sweetman, Dominion Post, 18th Feb 2010
CLASSIC CAR RIDES
Charity Car Rides
07 Mar 2010 10:30am
De Lorean, Ferrari, Jaguar, Harley Davidson.......
The owners of these classic cars and bikes are generously making them available for rides.
Support MARY POTTER HOSPICE and go for a ride!
Located outside Newtown Auto Electrical - Constable St.
Supporting Mary Potter Hospice
07 Mar 2010 10:30am
Proceeds from the Classic Car Rides go to the Mary Potter Hospice and other charities.
Take a ride to support them.
www.marypotter.org.nz
SALVATION ARMY
Music & activities for children
07 Mar 2010 11:00am
The Wellington South Salvation Army will be presenting a wide variety of music and offering a chance to grab a drink and have a chat or just sit back and relax.
Activities will also be run for children, including free face painting. So come along and see the Salvation Army in your community.
Operating between 11 am and 2 pm.
BAOBAB ROOTS OPEN MIC NITE
Baobab Roots Nite - 4th March
04 Mar 2010 8:00pm
The Baobab Roots Open Mic Nite is a fantastic event, hosted by Baobab Cafe once a month, which gives artists of all levels a chance to showcase their talent.
Any style of music, any type of instrument - from your hands or voice to dancing or spoken word & poetry.
Come along and get creative!
Roots Nite is held the 1st Thursday of every month, at Baobab Cafe, 152 Riddiford St, from 8pm-11pm,
Next Roots Nite is March 4th.
WELLINGTON ZOO
Children's day with the WotWots
06 Mar 2010 5:30pm
The Children's Day celebrations at Wellington Zoo have become a firm staple in the city's family events calendar - and all children can come and play here all day for just $1.
This year the WotWots will be joining in the fun, as Spotty and Dotty make a special appearance at our Wild Theatre at 11.30am.
You can also enter a free prize draw on the day to win fantastic selection of WotWots goodies!
As well as all the WotWots excitement, you can also catch the amazing Zappo the Magician show (12.30pm and 2pm) and test your air guitar skills out with the Popsicle Band (12.15pm and 1pm) in the Wild Theatre.
Elsewhere there will be face painting, a bouncy castle and lots of fascinating animal talks taking place throughout the day.
For more information call (04) 381 6758, email zooevents@wellingtonzoo.com or visit www.wellingtonzoo.com
NEWTOWN ART PROJECT
The Newtown Art Trail
05 Mar 2010 12:00pm
Discover Art hidden in your neighbourhood!
Visit artists' studios, galleries and other local art sites in and around Newtown.
For more information and the trail map see the Newtown Art Project website at:
http://www.newtownartproject.blogspot.com/
The trail map is also available from the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre. (corner of Rintoul and Colombo Sts).
Community Art Exhibition
05 Mar 2010 12:00pm
The Newtown Community and Cultural Centre (corner of Rintoul and Colombo St) will be hosting an exhibition of work by local practising artists.
From 9am-3pm each day from Friday 5th March - Wednesday 10th March.
For more information, email newtown.community.centre@paradise.net.nz
Sign up for a workshop!
05 Mar 2010 12:00pm
A series of artist-run workshops will be running from the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre, open to anyone keen to tap into their inner creativity.
Workshops include Printmaking, wood sculpture, flax weaving ... and much more!
All workshops cost a gold coin donation only, so don't miss out - enrolments essential!
For more details or to register for workshops, call the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre on (04) 389 4786, or email newtown.community.centre@paradise.net.nz
Find out more at:
http://www.newtownartproject.blogspot.com/
Alexandra Road Hill Climb
Hill Climb
14 Mar 2010 10:00am
WELLINGTON CAR CLUB
Sealed Road Hill Climb
Rally Cars
Race Cars
Historic and Classic Vehicles
Get up close to some powerful race machinery as the hills of Newtown come alive with the sound of speed !
NEWTOWN WALKABOUT
Newtown walkabout with Celia Wade-Brown
19 Mar 2010 6:00pm
Come and join your host Councillor Celia Wade-Brown for a guided tour of round Newtown, using walkways, tracks, footpaths and parks.
Discover the Town Belt's green lungs around Newtown.
Walkers can choose the whole circuit of Newtown returning to the zoo - about two hours - or to finish halfway near the Hospital.
There are steps on the route so it's not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs.
Bring a water bottle and a muesli bar!
Meet at 6pm Friday 19th March outside Wellington Zoo.
