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Musicians answer call of the wild for Zoo Music
30 November 2010
Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music returns to the Auckland Zoo Band Rotunda in the new year with five sensational concerts for conservation to liven up your summer.
2011 marks Auckland Zoo's eighth Zoo Music series, which showcases the best Kiwi musical talent on offer at one of Auckland's most unique venues.
Opening the series is national treasure Dave Dobbyn on 21 January, followed by the incredible Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra on 4 February.
Che Fu and The Kratez make a return to the Zoo on 12 February, before 2010 crowd favourites Sola Rosa heat up the stage on 26 February.
Closing out the series on 4 March will be a not-to-be-missed double billing of hugely talented and popular acts, The Phoenix Foundation and Liam Finn.
Each concert will feature top support acts, and revenue from the
series will go back into supporting the Zoo's conservation work,
both on-site and out in the field - here in New Zealand and
overseas.
"Whether it's the work we do here at the Zoo, having our staff
assist with radio tracking kokako in the Waitakeres, or giving both
practical and financial support to help release rehabilitated
orangutans back into protected areas in the wild, Auckland Zoo is
dedicated to the care and conservation of wildlife.
"The money raised from these concerts for conservation will go a long way to helping us deliver on our commitment to giving wildlife a future," says the Zoo's conservation officer Peter Fraser.
Zoo Music sponsors, Wild Bean Cafe, return for a fifth season
and continue their support for the series with sustainability and
conservation efforts. Wild Bean Cafe Marketing Specialist David
Pomare says he and his team are thrilled to be part of great events
that help to make a difference.
"Although Zoo Music concerts are so much fun, it's great to know
that just by turning up and enjoying a concert, you are directly
helping wildlife," says Mr Pomare.
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 also supported by The Radio Network, iSite Media, Brancott Estate and DB Breweries. Tickets are available from Ticketek from 6 December.
Event Details:
- Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music 2011: Friday 21 January - Friday 4 March
- 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 at 5.30pm
- This is a fully licensed event so BYO alcohol or glass is not permitted
- tickets available from Ticketek online by calling 0800 TICKETEK (from 6 December). Service fee applies
- limited capacity venue. With tickets expected to sell fast - advance booking recommended
- prices (service fee applies): Adult $45 (one the day) / $40 pre-purchase, Children $25 (on the day) / $20 pre-purchase (under 4 free)
- Friends of the Zoo receive a 20% discount on above prices (service fee applies).
- for more details visit www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
Concert series line-up:
- Friday, 21 January - Dave Dobbyn with Artisan Guns and Lindon Puffin
- 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