See the First Sunrise of 2009!

See the First Sunrise of 2009!

LONDON, September 24/PRNewswire/ -- Be the first in the world to see the sunrise in 2009 at the Rhythm & Vines festival in New Zealand. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Waiohika Estate vineyards, Rhythm & Vines is the ultimate New Year celebration. Taking place from 29th December to 1st January, the best local talent will play alongside a host of top international artists, with over 120 performances across 4 stages. Confirmed artists include; Franz Ferdinand, Shihad, The Kooks, Santogold, The Mystery Jets, Late of the Pier, The Cribs, Jamie Liddel, Ladyhawke, Carl Cox, Digitalism, Adam Freeland and many more.

Now in its 6th year, the line-up will be it's most ambitious to date. "We hope music lovers will be excited about the direction that Rhythm & Vines is heading. The line-up reflects the new and diverse change in New Zealand music and we're very proud to be promoting so much Kiwi talent alongside a massive international line-up, never seen before in New Zealand," enthuses Program Director and founder, Hamish Pinkham.

Rhythm & Vines focuses on bringing fun loving people together in one of New Zealand's most scenic and sunny locations; Waiohika Estate, Gisborne. And the fun doesn't stop there! Rhythm & Vines will bring you a full week of beachside action at the 'BW Campgrounds'. Located 10 mins from the main festival site the camp will include surf competitions, volleyball tournaments and the massively popular 'BW Bikini Jam' with a show stopping line up of pre and post event parties. Book your accommodation online at http://www.bwcampgrounds.co.nz

Launched in 2003, Rhythm & Vines was the idea of University friends Hamish Pinkham and Tom Gibson, who wanted to organise an event for their friends to join at one central scenic location - Gisborne. The next step was teaming up with local Gisborne lad Andrew Witters who agreed to use the amazing purpose-built concert amphitheatre at Waiohika Estate for their inaugural event. Since then Rhythm & Vines has grown into a spectacular 3 day event attracting over 16,000 people and this year it set to be the biggest and best yet.

Tickets:

Rhythm & Vines have teamed up with etickets.to and are selling tickets direct from the festival website. One day tickets start from NZD$65 and 3 day festival passes start from NZD$185. For more information see festival website or email tickets@rhythmandvines.com

http://www.rhythmandvines.co.nz

Source: Rhythm & Vines

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