With our borders closed, the desire for high-quality Kiwi music is at an all-time high. Audiences are not being distracted by ‘once again and for the very last time’ tours by fading greats, and the realisation is dawning that homegrown is often better.
Our very own music coach, John Quigley, is producing another festival feast this Easter and we have a special JANZ offer for the GOOD FRIDAY GROOVE, 12–5pm at Rangihoua Estate. See four headline acts over five hours featuring a diverse line-up covering Americana, folk, Latin-Ska, jazz, soul, R’n’B, and Salsa-Flamenco fusion. Go to waihekejazzfestival.co.nz, select the GOOD FRIDAY GROOVE, select quantity of tickets, add to cart and proceed to checkout. You will see a box with JANZ special purchase code. Enter this code: JUDGE 001
Plus, if you’re planning a weekend of it, do let us know as there will be the chance of backstage celebration, long lunches over the weekend, and just between you and me, can’t really say much, potentially, a dinner at Casita Miro with some very fine Covid-stranded Cuban musicians. This iconic event will appeal to a variety of musical tastes. As usual, John has arranged a stellar line up of local and international stars including bands and solo performances
Waiheke’s annual Easter Jazz Festival takes place at four iconic venues across Waiheke:
Rangihoua Estate, Artworks Theatre, Wild Estate, and Batch Winery
Fri 2 April: GOOD FRIDAY GROOVE, 12–5pm at Rangihoua Estate — four headline acts over five hours
Sat 3 April: ONE NIGHT AT THE FILLMORE EAST at Artworks Theatre — a salute to the fabled New York venue and the performers who played there in the late ‘60s and ‘70s
Sun 4 April: JAZZ SUNDOWNER at Wild Estate featuring five jazz acts — new venue, new event. Exciting!
Mon 5 April: JAZZ LONG LUNCH at Batch Winery — ticket includes sumptuous three-course lunch and show from three incredible acts
So, reach out to friends and whānau — come for the day or make a “Waihekend” of it! Book your travel and accommodation now to ensure you don’t miss out. And email Lara at lara@janz.nz if you’re coming so we can invite you to some very special events.
For tickets and info go to the Waiheke Jazz Festival 2021 website or facebook.com/waihekejazzfestival
Email: info@waihekejazzfestival.co.nz
Web: waihekejazzfestival.co.nz