WOMAD Taranaki 2013

WOMAD Taranaki returns to the TSB Bowl of Brooklands Park, which is the gateway to Pukekura Park, in the coastal city of New Plymouth, New Zealand from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th March 2013.

Line-up

Headliners Hugh Masekela, and Jimmy Cliff, are joined by Abigail Washburn and Kai Welch, AHoriBuzz, Amparo Sánchez, Antibalas, Aotearoa National Maori Choir with The Yoots, Ayarkhaan, Barnaby Gibbons, Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba, David Kilgour and the Heavy Eights, DJ ClicK, Electric Wire Hustle Family, Fly My Pretties, Goran Bregovic & His Weddings & Funerals Orchestra, Grace Barbé Afro-Kreol, Hugo Mendez, Jax Hamilton, Jordi Savall, LA-33, Lau, Manjiri Kelkar, Mari Boine, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Mihirangi, Newtown Rocksteady, Nidi d'Arac, Novalima, Salif Keita, Savoy Family Cajun Band, Shunsuke Kimura and Etsuro Ono, Soweto Gospel Choir, Sudha Ragunathan, Tenzin Choegyal and the Monks of Tibet, The Alaev Family, The Correspondents, Vieux Farka Touré, and VulgarGrad.

Tickets

The early bird offer has ended. Tickets are priced at NZ$$242 for adults (approx £150) and NZ$192 for youths aged 13 to 17 years. Day tickets also available. One child aged 12 years or under admitted free with each paying adult (proof of age is required), $33 for each additional child. Camping tickets (for camping at the WOMAD campground) $57. To buy tickets, click here.

On site

WOMAD also features artist workshops, a global food village, movies under the stars, Taste the World, artists in conversation and Kidzone as well as the option to camp at the adjacent racecourse.

Venue

Set in a stunning 55 acre park and garden, Brooklands Park & TSB Bowl has gained a reputation as one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the world.

All Star Gala

The All Star Gala will see many of the festival's performers come together on the main stage on Sunday night.

Artists in Conversation

This programme offers a unique opportunity to learn more about some of the artists as they share their history and musical journeys.

Films

A selection of evening films about one-hour long will be programmed under the stars.

Camping

The rent a tent option complete with airbeds is expected to make a return as are the viewing platforms reserved for people over 65 years.

Getting there

4 hours drive from Wellington, 4.5 hours from Auckland, or a budget flight from anywhere in New Zealand.

More information will be here when available.

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