Okay . Biggie ..
There will be plenty of opportunity for you to read the promotional copy so I'm going to save to much of the blag and give you some of the facts straight up to let you know what is going on for this years event.
If you want to know what last years Festival was like just ask around. The consensus seems to be that it was a pretty good party.
Canaan Downs Festival
http://www.canaandowns.com
31st Dec - 1st Jan
Two night only this year, with options to come up and camp early and stay for a day afterwards.
This year is going to be a positive development of the same event. If you loved it last time, your going to love it again. If you are hearing good things, expect more good things.
The word we are using to describe the Festival is 'boutique'.
The tag for this years event is 'Rock to Rave'.
The opening line up announcements will be made on the 15th of August. Tickets will also be on sale from the 15th for $99+bf from Cosmic Corners stores.
The line up is going to feature %97 NZ artists. We are working with a selective group of artists to develop the overall show. The goal is to create a main stage that will provide a fluent musical journey and dynamic space for memorable performances.
The Festival is still alcohol free with a family friendly attitude. This is a stand out feature among the choices for New Years events and is an active decision by the Festival to create that unique vibe.
We are targeting to be a Zero Waste event. A little ambitious but not impossible. So in-line with the Festival promotion will be information on how to attend out door events and minimise your waste.
There is a large focus on production at Canaan Downs.
The Festival management team are made up of people who designed, ran and managed events like the Gathering, Destinations, Alpine Unity, Visions and (ChCh) Unity.
People will know that all these events are often remembered for their dramatic production as much as the music and the party.
The concept for this year is to develop the story, to develop the journey that is Canaan Downs.
In the big picture we are thinking ahead to events leading up to 2012, the end of the Mayan calendar.
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So there are some of the starting facts. More details will follow in the usual course.
However it should be noted that every event that has ever happened at Canaan Downs has left its mark on peoples minds. If you have been you know what I am talking about, if you haven't been this will be a great year to get on the ride!
I'm personally looking forward to one of the best parties at Canaan Downs ever.
Spread the word, etc etc.
Cheers
.simon
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