It’s New Zealand music month in May and, to celebrate, Ponsonby’s Whiskey bar is having more than 70 Kiwi acts perform intimate shows over 25 nights for its annual Whiskey Live 2012 sessions.

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Bar full of Kiwi sounds

It’s New Zealand music month in May and, to celebrate, Ponsonby’s Whiskey bar is having more than 70 Kiwi acts perform intimate shows over 25 nights for its annual Whiskey Live 2012 sessions.

The shows will feature emerging and established musicians with the first 10 dates including performances by everyone from Anika Moa and Don McGlashan to the Feelers and Ponsonby rock royalty Hello Sailor.

There are 15 more shows to be announced on May 1.

The sessions start on May 1 with The Adults, followed by the Jordan Luck Band on May 2 and Anika Moa (with support from Lydia Cole) on May 3. Later in the month highlights will include Annabel Fay and Bulletproof (May 9), Opshop (May 10) and Hello Sailor on May 12.

Tickets are limited and go on-sale at 9am, April 23, at ticketmaster.co.nz. For more info go to whiskeybars.com.

Blenheim Blues, Brews and BBQs is the festival that celebrates the best of summer, no wonder it’s one of the most popular events on Marlborough’s summer calendar. Breweries [...]]]> The traditional Kiwi summer lifestyle, it’s a laid back mix of sunshine, tasty barbecues and nice cool brew with some great music to top it all off.

Blenheim Blues, Brews and BBQs is the festival that celebrates the best of summer, no wonder it’s one of the most popular events on Marlborough’s summer calendar. Breweries both small and large will be showcasing their premium beers, for those looking for an alternative try a glass of wine from Waipara Wine Cellars stall, a Bulmar Cider, or cruise past the Prenzels site who offer a great alternative with their distilled options. Non-alcoholic fruit juices, smoothies and copious amounts of ice water will be freely available.

Date Saturday 5th February 2011
Venue A & P Showgrounds Blenheim
Time Festival opens at mid day and will close at 7.00pm.

Tickets Tickets on sale from 10th December 2010. Tickets can be purchased from BNZ branches in Blenheim & Picton, at the Marlborough iSite located at the Blenheim Railway Station and from Ticket Direct, www.ticketdirect.co.nz or 0800 224 224.

Ticket Price $30.00 per person 18 yrs and over. This festival is a R18 event, persons who are under 18 years of age will not be admitted. Children are unable to be admitted.