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Find your own slice of heaven at Zoo Music
10 January 2011
The 2011 Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music series will kick off with Dave Dobbyn's return to the Auckland Zoo Band Rotunda on Friday, 21 January from 6pm.
2011 marks the Zoo's eighth 'concerts for conservation' series, which showcases the best Kiwi musical talent on offer at one of Auckland's most unique venues.
National treasure Dave Dobbyn is well-known for his catchy singles that have helped to define New Zealand's popular culture over the decades, and he will be bringing all of his memorable songs to Auckland Zoo.
Dobbyn will be joined by the Artisan Guns' distinctive folk sound; and the mix of heartfelt acoustic, country, rock and folk music that is familiar to fans of Lindon Puffin.
Revenue from the series will go back into supporting the Zoo's conservation work, both here in New Zealand and overseas, says Auckland Zoo director Jonathan Wilcken.
"Summer is an especially busy time of year for our NZ Fauna team at the Zoo, as it's our breed-for-release season for a number of native species, including the Northern tuatara.
"We are part of Headstart - a Department of Conservation programme, where we breed and rear tuatara on-site before releasing them back into the wild off the Coromandel peninsula when they are big enough to survive on their own.
"And the Zoo also provides support further afield
for conservation programmes including Cheetah Outreach, which helps
to find ways to reduce human-animal conflict between cheetah and
farmers.
"As well as giving music lovers five great evenings of
entertainment, these Zoo Music concerts play an important role in
supporting the Zoo in its day-to-day work, advocating, caring for,
and conserving wildlife," says Mr Wilcken.
Dave Dobbyn is thrilled to be making his return to Zoo Music for
the third time.
"I love playing at the Zoo, there's an extra dimension to
performing knowing there's a man-eating cat nearby. I find it
reassuring - in a faux gung-ho way," says Mr Dobbyn.
A great day and night out - a Zoo Music ticket is also entry to the
Zoo on concert day, so music lovers can come early and re-connect
with the Zoo at their leisure.
Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music 2011 is supported by The Radio Network,
Juice TV, iSite Media, Brancott Estate, DB Breweries and The
Quadrant Hotel Auckland. Tickets are available from Ticketek.
Event details
- your Zoo Music ticket is also your entry to the Zoo, so come early and explore on concert day, but please be aware the Band Rotunda area will be closed off in the afternoon for set-up
- on concert days, the Zoo will be cleared of all visitors at 5pm and Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music ticket holders will be allowed back in shortly after 5.30pm
- This is a fully licensed event so BYO alcohol or glass is not permitted
- tickets available from Ticketek online: http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=DAVEZOO11 or by calling 0800 TICKETEK. Service fee applies
- limited capacity venue. With tickets expected to sell fast - advance booking is recommended
- prices: Adult $45 (on concert day) / $40 pre-purchase, Children $25 (on concert day) / $20 pre-purchase, under 4 free. Service fees apply
- Friends of the Zoo receive a 20% discount on above prices
Upcoming Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music concerts:
- Friday, 4 February - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, please note that this concert goes from 7pm to 9pm. Gates open at 6.30pm
- Saturday, 12 February - Che Fu and The Kratez with Young Sid and Iva Lamkum
- Saturday, 26 February - Sola Rosa with Knives at Noon and Rio Hemopo
- Friday, 4 March - The Phoenix Foundation & Liam Finn with The Thomas Oliver Band