SMASHPROOF TO PLAY AT
PARIHAKA INTERNATIONAL PEACE FESTIVAL
As organisers count down the final weeks to the fifth Parihaka International Peace Festival, they have confirmed more acts in the latest announcement.
Smashproof will be performing on the Sunday night in what will be the South Auckland’s biggest gig to date. The trio, who have just returned from an Australian tour, smashed a long-standing record for a New Zealand act in May of this year when their single, Brother celebrated eleven consecutive weeks at number one.
Group member Young Sid said yesterday, Playing at Parihaka is a great honour. The people of Parihaka would be the most humble in this world. They are the creators of non-violent action and they've been through more than most people can imagine in the last 150 years – confiscated land, imprisonment, poverty, the list goes on.
“We are very proud to be involved in the Parihaka International Peace Festival.”
Other confirmed acts were Te Kupu & MC Wiya and the Brian Hatcher Band. They join an already stellar line-up that includes The Bellbirds, Fat Freddy's Drop, Herbs Unplugged, House of Shem, Moana & The Tribe, Tikii Taane & The Dub Soldiers, and SJD, plus over 30 other acts.
Other festival activities confirmed yesterday are the return of Stephen Taberner, the acclaimed Australian-based choirmaster who will again organise and rehearse the Parihaka Festival Choir, and Toru Wha, the Parihaka Ukelele band.
Three stages will feature at the festival, along with a speakers forum, film tent, extended childrens recreation and more. King Kapisi and Teremoana Rapley will host a teenager performers workshop.
Tickets are $195, which includes camping and parking. Gate Sales are $220. One day passes are also available – further details at www.parihaka.com
For further information, contact:-
Parihaka Festival Office – 06 929 9404
Email: parihaka@parihaka.com
Media Enquiries: dixj.parihaka@gmail.com
Full list of artists for Parihaka 2010 announced so far:
Alan Manu Band
The Aviators
Bella Kalolo
The Bellbirds
Benka Borodovsky Bordello Band
Big Belly Woman
Billy TK & Powerhouse
Brian Hatcher Band
Cornerstone Roots
Departure Lounge
Fat Freddy’s Drop
Harbour City Electric
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
Native Sons
Rio Hunuki Hemopo
Sacha Vee
SJD
Smashproof
The Smiles
Tiki Taane & the Dub Soldiers with Te Pou o Mangataawhiri
Tommy & The Fallen Horses
Te Kupu & MC Wiya
