Parihaka International Peace Festival 2010
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Date: 7th - 11th Janary 2010 (music from 8th - 10th Jan)
Location: Parihaka Settlement, Taranaki
Cost: Earlybird $175 online at Parihaka.com, includes parking and camping
Tickets: online at Parihaka.com
Music Lineup:
Alan Manu Band, The Aviators, Bella Kalolo, The Bellbirds, Benka Borodovsky Bordello Band, Big Belly Woman, Billy TK & Powerhouse, Brian Hatcher Band, Bryce Wastney, Cornerstone Roots, Dread Beat, Departure Lounge, Fat Freddy's Drop, Frank John & Erin Manu, Harbour City Electric, Grove Roots, Herbs Unplugged, Hikoikoi, The Hot Grits, House Of Shem, The Julian Temple Band, King Kapisi, Kingfisha, The Kingites, Kooii, L. A. Mitchell, Ladi 6, The Lewis McCallum Orchestra, Moana & The Tribe, Morgana Watson, Native Sons, Paint It Black, Parihaka Festival Choir, Rio Hunuki Hemopo, Sacha Vee, SJD, The Smiles, Smashproof, Te Kupu & MC Wiya, Te Pou o Mangataawhiri, Tihikura Hohaia, Tiki Taane & the Dub Soldiers, Tommy & The Fallen Horses, Toru Wha Ukelele Band.
Parihaka includes more than just music, there are plenty of performances and educatonal presenatations and workshops as well as screenings.
Two stages will again feature at the festival, along with a speakers' forum, film tent, extended children's recreation and more. Apart from his mainstage performance, King Kapisi will host a performers' workshop for teenagers. Acclaimed choirmaster Stephen Taberner will again organise and rehearse the Parihaka Festival Choir.
Environment: Parihaka is an enriching cultural, artistic and organic experience. The kaupapa being developed for events at our festival are Eco Responsibility, Justice and Peace [vehicles of dialogue and action]. Our goal is zero waste management and organic sustainable lifestyles. Parihaka 08 will present the founders of permaculture and leading NZ scientists at the forums to address Global warming and the impact of it on world economies and lifestyle. We are encouraging whanau [family] activities by introducing new events. A special Family Camp has been set-aside in preparation for you [please book early as there are limited sites available]." Parihaka Peace festival, thats self explanantory. The festival is a community of truly open-hearted and open-minded people who are there to share the experience and promote peaceful living.
Facilities: Camping facilities on farmland, there is no shortage of portaloos or gas powered hot showers! Heaps of nice staff on horses and / motorbikes making sure everyhting is running well and looking after you. The food stalls are something to be remembered and you can't go to parihaka without having the legendary hangi. Arts and craft stalls, plenty of sculptures and beautiful food for the eyes.
Other Info: A truly all ages event, which makes it that much more special. Open but mature alcohol policy which is well respected. No glass. Make sure you have a look at the Parihaka website to read up about it before you go.
