Queenstown is gearing up for the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party from June 26 to July 5 and is celebrating 35 years of winter fun with fantastic early bird ticket deals.
The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival tickets officially go on sale April 2 through www.winterfestival.co.nz 0800FESTIVAL and Ticket Direct and those quick off the mark can enjoy more fun for less with discounts available on tickets purchased before May 2.
Festival Director Sally Feinerman says the Early Bird deals equate to some big savings, with the majority of ticket prices lower than in 2008 for four weeks only.
“It makes great sense to buy early, particularly for those who attend several events over the 10-day period.
“It’s the perfect opportunity to get in and make the most of this ‘Festival Faves’ offer for events like the Mountain Scene Jazz Night, the American Express Comedy Debate, Millbrook and Brown or the Lindauer Diamond Masquerade Ball where tickets are always at a premium.”
This year, New Zealand’s most well respected and internationally renowned jazz musician Nathan Haines will headline at the ever popular Jazz Night to be held on Saturday July 4 at the Skyline complex. Sponsored for the first time by Queenstown newspaper Mountain Scene, Jazz Night will feature Nathan Haines’ unique jazz, soul and dance music upstairs, along with jazz icon Frank Gibson fresh off a tour with Anika Moa, while downstairs the evening will hot up with three of New Zealand’s funkiest acts.
The dance floor will pulse with energy as the boys from Six6O who are currently ripping up the New Zealand music scene take to the stage. Also on the bill is hypnotic fusion band The Little Bushmen headed up by ex-Trinity roots member Warren Maxstage. The Little Bushmen are quickly gaining a hot reputation with their unrivalled mix of New Zealand roots and psychedelia. Capping off the line-up is the seven piece reggae/roots band Cornerstone Roots who are notorious for their rhythmic and infectious bass driven grooves.
Equally as impressive is the line-up for the American Express Great Comedy Debate Monday June 29. Be prepared for low blows as MC Jeremy Corbett attempts to ensure that the rules or lack of are enforced as Dai Henwood, Te Radar, Oliver Driver and Paul Ego just to name a few, take on each other on in an evening of pure hilarity.
Back by popular demand is Al Brown, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs, who will bring his skills experience and dry wit to a live cooking demonstration in the beautiful surroundings of Millbrook Resort on Wednesday July 1. Expect top kitchen secrets, delicious aromas, a four-course tasting session and a whole string of anecdotes and patter from this leading chef.
Festival’s glamour event The Lindauer Diamond Masquerade Ball will be the perfect night for people to dress up, don a mask slip on some dancing shoes and to celebrate the Festival’s 35th birthday, Queenstown style.
Ms Feinerman encourages everyone to make the most of this offer valid until May 2, “Get in quick, save yourself some dollars and make sure that you don’t miss out on any of the ‘Festival Faves,’ she says.
For more Early Bird Ticket Information visit www.winterfestival.co.nz
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