Mission Controlled Events Presents A.R.E.A 9
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Date: 6th - 8th February 2009 (Waitangi Weekend)
Location: Eastern side of Lake Ohau, Mackenzie Country
Cost: Limited Early Bird tickets $150 available from September 1st, regular tickets $200 + bf. VIP passes $120 extra
Tickets: Shawtys Pizza (Twizel), Riders HQ (Timaru), Big Als (Methven), The CD and DVD store (Christchurch/Nelson/Dunedin), Play it again Records (Wanaka/Queenstown/Invercargill) or online at area9.co.nz
Music Lineup:
Katchafire, Rhombus, KORA, Salmonella Dub, Tahuna Breaks, The Phoenix Foundation, The Black Seeds, dDub, Chris Moore, Nitidus, Cornerstone Roots, R T Owen and Band, Soulsystem, Ladi6, Troika, Oakley Grenell, The Valves, Flying Solo, LA Mitchell, The Steve Parr Slide, Sunburn, Doppler, The Dukes, Taos, DJ Hennez, Cairo Knife Fight
Environment: Keywords are Aotearoa Rock Extreme Adventure. A.R.E.A 9 includes FMX (freestyle motorcross) shows as well as Skateboarding and zorbing (for free) and a few other extreme adventure themed activities, the lineup includes many of NZ finest roots artists. Key sponsors include The Edge and Kiwi FM.
Facilities: General free camping facilities, portaloos, running water. Because of the location and season the ground will be very dry and possibly a little dusty so no fire equipment is allowed on site. Camping space is tight so please prepare well and let the organisers know if yuo plan on taking up a lot of space or want to take a campervan. Watch out for the $5 donation of you arrive with less than 4 people in your vehicle! Food stalls will be available and the prices will be reasonable. eftpos available in the main bars and food areas.
Other Info: Ohau at the peak of summer is very hot and very dry, take eaps of extra water with you. The event is R15 and don't bring alcohol, drugs, glass, dogs, weapons or portable fire equipment. No passout and keep your campsite clean!
