WOMAD 2011
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Date: 6PM 18th - 11PM 20th March 2010
Location: TSB Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Cost: Earlybird tickets go on sale 15th October so be in quick, 3-day youth earlybird $149, then $179. 3-day adult earlybird $195, then $229. Under 12's free with an adult. Friday evening $99, Saturday (all day) $130, Sunday (all day) $99 and Sunday (evening) $65
Giveaways: Outdoorstyles are pleased to have a double pass to offer you and a mate! To enter the draw follow the link on your right. Prize drawn on 31st of Jan 2011.... Might be seeing ya there!
WOMAD 2011 ARTIST LINE-UP: Afro Celt Sound System, Amadou & Mariam, The Barons of Tang, Bob Brozman, Calypso Rose, Carolina Moon, Compagnie Ekart, Creole Choir of Cuba, Don Letts, Dva, Faiz Ali Faiz, Hanggai, Horace Andy and Dub Asante, Juan De Marcos Afro Cuban All-Stars, Luka Bloom, Maisey Rika, Nga Tae, Nitin Sawhney, Paddy Free, Rajendra Prasanna, Rango, Rhombus, Seu Jorge & Almaz, Sola Rosa , Tanya Tagaq, The Cat Empire, Topp Twins Summer Hoedown, Trinity Roots.Experience: Womad is a day (and evening) only event, accommodation is up to you but there are plenty of options. Food Stalls and Global Village with the most amazing food from all corners of the world (I've heard some people say they go just for the food, and the music is a bonus!), Workshops, Films, Kids Zone!. Sustainable Village, which is an education centre for sustainable living. Kunming Garden, a place to chill out. Paepae, a place to meet. Seniors viewing platforms, because everyone is encouraged to enjoy WOMAD
Environment: from womad.org "WOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance, expressing the central aim of the WOMAD festival - to bring together and to celebrate many forms of music, arts and dance drawn from countries and cultures all over the world." Womad New Zealand is set in the beautiful Brooklands Bowl in New Plymouth. Bring a picnic, bring a rug, being the family and enjoy the comfort, safety and community that is Womad New Zealand.
Other Info: WOMAD New Zealand is unique and stands alone from all other festivals in New Zealand. it appeals to all age groups and brings artists from all around the globe and showcases New Zealand's best talent. 30-hours of entertainment, there really is something for everyone. The founder of WOMAD, Peter Gabriel says he challenges everyone to come to a WOMAD festival and not fall in love with something.
Accommodation: On-site camping is available, price to be advised, under 12 year olds are free with paying adult. If onsite is not for you, there are plenty of camp grounds in and around New Plymouth, including some spectacular spots right on the beach-front.
