FESTIVAL: Live At The Islands - Concerts + Conservation

Tuesday , 19 Oct 2010

Festival Details

Urupukapuka Island, Bay Of Islands

28 December Nathan Haines & Kirsten Morrell
31 December New Year's Eve Pirate Party
3 January Jordan Luck Band & Autozamm
5 January Anika Moa & Don McGlashan
7 January Minuit & Salmonella DJ Sound System
22 January The Topp Twins

Motutapu Island, Auckland

Saturday 12 February 2011

Anika Moa, Nathan Haines, Kirsten Morrell, Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, The Earlybirds, Salmonella DJ Soundsystem, Lisa Crawley and more to be announced.

Ticket Information

Capacities are strictly limited on both islands so don’t miss out. Book at www.ticketmaster.co.nz or at Paihia Explore NZ Office. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 15 October.

Explore NZ & ARK present Live at the Islands, in association with ZM, Yealands Estate Wine and grabaseat.

Take some stunning island locations, add New Zealand’s top musicians, mix in some great conservation causes, garnish with sun and serve up one amazing kiwi summer experience.

The spectacular Urupukapuka Island, Bay of Islands and Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf are the settings this summer for a series of seven concerts for conservation.

The stellar line up includes this year’s Best Solo Female Artist Tui winner Anika Moa, Nathan Haines and the Dream Band, Minuit, the Jordan Luck Band, Autozamm, Don McGlashan, Kirsten Morrell, Salmonella DJ Soundsystem, The Topp Twins, Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra and many more.

ARK concerts support local conservation projects and at Urupukpuka we are supporting Project Kiwi Care a major contributor to Bay of Islands conservation initiatives including Project Island Song. This is a major ecological restoration programme. They plant trees and release rare and endangered birds back onto the islands, helping restore the Bay of Islands to its former natural glory.

The Motutapu Restoration Trust is the project we want to shout about at the Motutapu gig. Teams of passionate volunteers are ensuring that this jewel in the Hauraki Gulf becomes New Zealand’s largest island sanctuary We think what they have been doing is pretty special, so we are proud to be supporting them via the Live at the Islands events.

Both islands are now pest free, so we ask that you show your support for the conservation efforts, not only by attending the concerts, but by adhering to the Leave No Trace philosophy. Don’t litter. Use the recycle bins provided and respect the environment we are lucky enough to be having fun in!

Concert-goers should head to the concerts early and enjoy the beautiful beaches, historic and archaeological walks, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, before grabbing refreshments at one of the fully licensed bars. Then kick back and enjoy the sounds of some of New Zealand’s finest musicians til sunset.

Those with more energy can party into the night with the ZM Afterparty on the Beach. Full details of line ups, timings and transport options can be found at www.arkpresents.co.nz.

[Update] New Years pirate party press release added.

Jolly Pirates Heading To A Treasured Island This New Year’s Eve!

Ahoy there scoundrels! If you have still not planned your end of year shenanigans, why not dress up and join us for a swashbuckling night at the New Year’s Eve Pirate Party on Urupukapuka Island, Bay of Islands.

A jolly old time is guaranteed, with entertainment from top covers band, The Dirty Dozen and the ZM DJ Afterparty on the Beach. Plus there’s treasure to be had for best dressed pirates and pirettes.

Unless you can hoist your own mainsail, we strongly advise you book your concert and ferry ticket right now, as capacities are strictly limited and will sell out fast.

Festivities start from 4pm with a happy hour (or 2) at the Mt Gay Rum Shack and will continue until last return ferry at 2am. Check the website for full ferry schedules and departure times from Paihia and Russell.

“If you really want to push the boat out, we have a limited number of Special Reserve tickets available for $75pp” says event organiser Ayliss Ripley. “This gives you access to a stunning tented area with premium views of the stage and Otehei Bay, complimentary Yealands Estate wine on arrival, yummy island platters to nibble on, comfy seating, separate toilets for Special Reserve guests, and your own bar when the freebies run out. It’s New Year’s Eve so why not treat yourself!”

Help keep our treasured islands healthy - STOP, CHECK and GO!!

These islands are pest free. Before leaving the mainland please STOP, CHECK that your clothes, footwear, bags, boat and camping gear are clean of covert rats/mice, ants and weed seeds. Then GO and have a great New Year’s Eve! For more information on the bio-security requirements, please see our website site www.arkpresents.co.nz or www.doc.govt.nz

Live at the Islands support local conservation projects Project Kiwi Care and Project Island Song in the Bay of Islands. A portion of each ticket sold is donated to the programmes to assist with restoration work and species re-introduction.

Explore NZ & Ark presents Live at the Islands New Year’s Eve Pirate Party in association with grabaseat, Yealands Estate Wine and ZM.