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There is no such thing as BAD weather… just inappropriate clothing! So dress-up and hit the street!
You gotta be at “The Junction” OHAKUNE to celebrate the beginning of winter…a party at 600 m above sea level, a party only 1000m away from the slopes of Mt Ruapehu; a place of GLOBAL significance – a place so special that being there is important for ALL people. A place of remarkable diversity: of lush rain forest, of desert, of lakes, rivers and streams, of ACTIVE volcanoes, of SNOW, FIRE, ICE and home… to the Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras; in a typical New Zealand small town; the fashionable, the snow-boarder, the skier, the dressed-up and the dressed-down all come together for one huge night of fun.
“Where people would rather have a good time than act cool and hip, the RuapehuMountain Mardi Gras krewe get physical with music presented in happy excess!”
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Our are 2/3rds of the ZM Drive Show broadcasting across NZ from 3- 7pm weekdays. They are excited to be part of Mardi Gras 2009 and can't wait to see you all there dressed up!
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Then at 7.30pm...
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The upbeat, good time, Ska sounds of local Waiheke Ska band “FULLSTOP” consists of 7 Rudeboys; Manuel Kahura on drums, Moik Moik (Mike McClennan) on bass, Kev Appleton and Manu Pratt on guitars, Jerome Gavelle on sax, Phil Wainwright on trumpet, and The Mighty Jabsco (Darren Bowyer-Warner) on lead vocals.
These guys play a blend of Ska music that mixes together the traditional Jamaican sound with the heady, Skank-induced, 2-tone Ska groove of the UK. As well as several originals in the set, The Mighty Jabsco delivers a 'non stop' energy that is nothing short of contagious, with one Rudeboy punter saying - "I hate you guys, cos I can't stop dancing!"
Fullstop formed in Feb of 2008 for a bit of fun, and the momentum kicked in as they have since played with such great New Zealand bands as “The Herbs” and “The Managers” to date. They are guaranteed to keep your toes tapping from the moment they deliver the first song, “like a punch in the face' til the last, so 'People get ready, to do the Rocksteady!”
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and then at 8.45pm...
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Kingston are a four piece alternative power-pop band with a high energy live show and the catch to match. Forming in early 2006, the band have started gathering steady momentum and established a place in Auckland’s live scene, gaining respect from fans of all ages. Their debut video for their first single 'Good Good Feeling' they were also 2008's New Zealand Schools Tour band covering the whole country on a 6 week nationwide tour spanning July, August & September. Kingston pride themselves on having a fresh and catchy sound that leaves all who listen feeling great.
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and then at 10.00pm...
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Midnight Youth have truly hit the ground running on the back of the phenomenal success of their first single 'The Letter', from their debut album THE BRAVE DON'T RUN.
The band formed in 2006 and immediately displayed signs of what was to come with debut singles, 'Supernatural' and 'A New Day', achieving Top 40 NZ Airplay on radio and TV. They were also one of the top unsigned bands on MySpace in 2008.
'The Letter' was the #1 most played New Zealand song on radio and the music video simultaneously hit #1 on two major music television networks. The track also held a Top 10 position for more than 15 weeks in the Radioscope Top 100. THE BRAVE DON'T RUN was recorded in studios in New York (whose previous inhabitants include music luminaries Ryan Adams, David Bowie and Sufjan Stevens) and in Auckland (the D4).
The album was produced by Brooklyn's Terence Dover and Auckland's Andrew Buckton. Leading up to the album release, the band spent a busy six months touring New Zealand and the United States - including shows across New Zealand with The Veronicas, and Metro Station. The North American dates included the acclaimed SXSW music festival in Austin (Texas), and shows in New York and at Los Angeles famed Viper Room. Midnight Youth also supported INXS on a recent tour and they later proclaimed the band as, 'One of the best they had played with in Australasia!'.
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finally at around 11.30pm Ministry of Sound DJ
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General Lee is considered one of the most well-known and respected DJ/artists in electronic dance music in New Zealand. Recently honoured with record breaking audience figures on his nationally syndicated "Ministry of Sound radio sessions radio show" on 91ZM, General Lee continues to rock club nights and residencies all over New Zealand & Australia. Lee's Remix of P money feat Vince Harder - Everything has been getting air play in Australia on the MOS show. Lee is also one half of the "Auckland House Authority" who's latest single " the music 09 " held the number 1 spot on Xpressbeats most wanted chart 8 weeks in a row and is still in the top 3.
Recognized for his uptight sets ,diverse selection, Scratching and a cdj trickster General Lee enjoys mainstream success and underground respect. He has recently played alongside Roger Sanchez, TV Rock , Goodwill , Dirty South , Tommy Trash , Moto Blanco , Mobin Master , Tommie Sunshine , Those usual suspects , Aston Shuffle to name a few.
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Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras; Ohakune 27th June 2009… you’d be mad to miss it!
Doors Open at 7.00pm on Rimu Street.
Event goes past midnight for over 6 hours of music, rides, stalls and fun filled entertainment!
Tickets:
Available from all TicketDirect Outlets or Phone 0800 4 TICKET (0800 4 842 538)
or at www.ticketdirect.co.nz) (Booking fees may apply)
Adults: 18 years and older $30
Youth: 17 years and younger $15
Child: 12 years and under FREE.
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There is no such thing as BAD weather… just inappropriate clothing! So dress-up and hit the street!
“Where people would rather have a good time than act cool and hip, the RuapehuMountain Mardi Gras krewe get physical with music presented in happy excess!”
Click here to view some more of last years celebratin'
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