MERCURY RISING - Coromandel Peninsula on New Years Eve 2007
Posted: Mon Dec 3, 2007 10:14 pm

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You know you are going to party with

KATCHAFIRE , CHE FU with The Krates, PHOENIX FOUNDATION, THE WBC , TAHUNA BREAKS , THE CONSTITUENTS, EQWANOX, THE EXILES , GASOLINE COWBOY, MIDNIGHT YOUTH and THE SITUATIONS.

Just confirmed as part of MR07 you will also get to enjoy the sounds of THE BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE. Loosely translated, Batucada means percussive samba jam. Throw in two guitars, bass, keyboard, a slick horn section and one of the Pacific's finest MCs, and you have Batucada Sound Machine. The group have recently completed final mix and mastering of their debut album at Avatar Studios New York with Neil Sparkes (Temple Of Sound). Join them to celebrate the launch of the album at Galatos November 16 with a great pick of special guests in Tahuna Breaks. BADTOWN. Flying the flag hard and fast for Westie land this 3 piece effortlessly combine swaying ska undertones overlaid with great rocking vocals. This will be a fun set you should make a point of being a part of. SLIPPING TONGUE are JENNIE SKULANDER-VOCALS, RAMON DELANE AULDE-GUITAR/VOCALS, MIKE MAYHEM MACKIE-BASS/SCREAMS and JARROD DOBBSY DOBBS-DRUMS. Gearing up for the release of their debut album in early 08 ST continue the reputation of hard rockin bands with a hectic workload and join MR07 as part of their My Kingdom Falls Summer Tour. Check out their myspace site and the new video. Energy plus.

BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE www.myspace.com/batucadasoundmachine
BADTOWN www.myspace.com/badtownnz
SLIPPING TONGUE www.myspace.com/slippingtongue

Both the VIP and GA tickets with parking are proving very popular. The event has a definite capacity and once the tickets are sold there will be no extensions. Don’t talk amongst yourselves for too long – accommodation in Whitianga is already at a premium. Camping is an option this year but sites are limited. GET IT TOGETHER!!!

RE: MERCURY RISING - Coromandel Peninsula on New Years Eve 2007
Posted: Mon Dec 3, 2007 10:26 pm

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FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT

On the Mainstage
KATCHAFIRE - PHOENIX FOUNDATION - CHE FU with The Krates
BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE - THE WBC - TAHUNA BREAKS
THE EARLYBIRDS - THE CONSTITUENTS – HOT SWISS MISTRESS

On the MOJO Bar Stage
THE EXILES - MIDNIGHT YOUTH – BADTOWN - GASOLINE COWBOY
THE BRAXTON HICKS - SLIPPING TONGUE - EQWANOX - THE SITUATIONS

For 07 the site has moved. A little closer to the town of Whitianga just off SH25 at Moewai Road. The new site enables us to offer far more room for both parking and camping. Yes there are camping and parking options but these are limited so pre book and you won’t miss out. Glass, pets and byo alcohol are prohibited anywhere on the site. All entrants will need to submit to a search to confirm they are not carrying or concealing any of the above items.

VIP Platinum Pass (R18 ONLY)

Limited to 1000. This ticket allows access to the site from 3pm Sunday 30th December. There are various options available including parking and camping for VIP Pass holders.
There is an exclusive covered marquee area for VIP Pass holders which includes sight of mainstage, food, bar and your own toilet facilities. This will be open for VIP Pass holders from 4.00pm on Sunday 30th December
This ticket will only be available online at www.liveinconcert.co.nz while stocks last.

General Admission Tickets

Limited numbers available. This is a general admission ticket with a prepaid parking option. Access to car park from midday 31st December.
This ticket holder has access to the venue and may enjoy both entertainment stages. Either mainstage or the adjacent R18 Mojo Bar which has its own stage,food and beverage and an eight band lineup.

In its second year Mercury Rising is now able to offer limited camping space and a far bigger area for parking. With accommodation in the area being at a premium at this time of year this facility gives all concert goers the opportunity to remain on site in both a safe and secure environment. The right to camp has been granted on a temporary emergency basis by the Thames Coromandel District Council. The successful operation of the facility will enable development for concert goers in the future. It is important that all concert goers are aware that there is a total fire ban which relates to the site.

The event is an all age’s event with R18 restricted areas where concert goers will need to have their proof of age before they can enter.

This year Mercury Rising continues the philosophy of a NZ sounds only festival with the entertainment spread to a second stage situated in the Mojo Bar area. The mainstage flavour is eclectic but founded on the endearing sounds of New Zealand and the Pacific whereas the Mojo stage is decidedly rock. The grouping of some of NZ’s finer up and coming names on this stage is testimony to the enormous pool of talent we have to draw from in New Zealand. Both stages wave the flag high and proud for the names we call our own – Mercury Rising is all about New Zealand artists sharing this great night of celebration with fans and partygoers alike. The traditional kiwi summer at the beach with great kiwi sounds at Mercury Rising.

For all the latest information on the performing artists check their web addresses below. Get to the Coromandel and be a part of their New Years Eve. Take the time to get it together before you arrive so you don’t miss out on either camping or parking.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM TICKETEK www.ticketek.co.nz or www.liveinconcert.co.nz

Real Groovy Records Queen Street Auckland and Cuba Street Wellington, CDs4nix Hamilton, Blackjack Surf Shops, Thames and Whitianga, Multi Training Centre (next to Whanga Bar) Whangamata. Golddiggers, Tairua, Whangamata, Whitianga

CAR PARK OPEN FROM MIDDAY - VENUE GATES OPEN FROM 2.PM 31st December

RE: MERCURY RISING - Coromandel Peninsula on New Years Eve 2007
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:20 pm

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Set times for all of the acts have been announced:

MAINSTAGE

3.50 THE CONSTITUENTS
4.50 THE EARLYBIRDS
5.50 THE WBC
6.50 CHE FU
7.50 TAHUNA BREAKS
8.50 PHOENIX FOUNDATION
9.50 BATUCADA SOUND MACHINE
11.15 KATCHAFIRE
12.15 HOT SWISS MISTRESS

MOJO BAR

4.15 BRAXTON HICKS
5.15 THE SITUATIONS
6.15 BADTOWN
7.15 GASOLINE COWBOY
8.15 THE EXILES
9.15 MIDNIGHT YOUTH
10.15 EQWANOX
11.00 SLIPPING TONGUE

RE: MERCURY RISING - Coromandel Peninsula on New Years Eve 2007
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:22 pm

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THE GUFF

What to Bring
ID (if you are 18+ and wish to drink alcohol), sunglasses, sun block, board-shorts/togs, warm clothing for night-time, and a positive attitude. Cash. There will be queues at the eftpos terminal so avoid the wait and be prepared.

What not to bring
NO GLASS – THIS IS THE BIG ONE – YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE IF CAUGHT WITH ANY GLASS. NO - BYO food (fruit is OK) or alcohol, pets, weapons, gang patches, recording equipment, is to be brought onto the site. You and your vehicle WILL BE SEARCHED prior to entry and any alcohol or prohibited items will be confiscated. No fires allowed. There is an R18 licensed bar area on the site and numerous food and non alcoholic beverage outlets.
Please no handicams, digital cameras or video cameras in the performance areas. 35mm SLR/disposable cameras are fine without a flash.

Children
Mercury Rising will provide a safe environment for you to play and hang out with your kids. This is a music concert however and we don’t recommend bringing along children under 9. Any children 10 and under are FREE.

Times and Arrivals
The concert gates open at 2.00pm on Monday 31 December, and finish time is set at 1.30am on Tuesday 1 January. General admission car park and campsites open from midday 31 December. VIP entry to car parking/camping area will be from 3.00pm on Sunday 30 December for VIP Pass holders only. This will give VIP Pass holders access to the VIP marquee bar from 4.00pm on Sunday 30th.There will be show tickets available in Whitianga township through Blackjacks, Funktion with onsite sales from midday 30/12/07. Gate sale prices will be above the pre-booked ticket price. Parking is located inside the venue and is on a first come first served basis for those seeking parking on the day. There will be allocations for buses. A $4.00 coin donation will be required for use of the parking area for those who have not pre-booked parking with their ticket purchase. Bus operators should contact us on [email protected]. ..

Tips
Camping is available. Camping rules will be policed. Observe clean, tidy and respectful camping etiquette and you won’t have any problems. Bar coupons and over 18 wrist bands will be available from the main gate and bar coupon tents. Platinum Pass holders will have a bar available inside the VIP enclosure. Get setup with a wrist band and coupons at the earliest opportunity. Anyone found inside the venue, car park or camp area with glass containers/bottles risks being ejected immediately so think seriously before you try and smuggle any such items in.
Rubbish is a priority this year and we ask that everyone uses the bins around the site. Littering may result in you being ejected from the venue.
Please be responsible and understand the risks of known and unknown substance abuse. Keep your belongings safe. If you find/lose something there will be a lost and found box at the main ticket gate. Any items that are found to be missing after the show should be reported to the site security then at the first opportunity the Police. You should then send an email to [email protected] describing the item. If you have any problems or concerns at the show please tell one of our licensed security staff as they are very friendly, helpful and there will be OVER 80 of them around.
There are an abundance of toilet facilities this year. Over and above the toilets in the VIP marquee, the site will have over 60 individual flushing toilets and 3 x 5 bay urinals. Please inform the nearest security person if you feel a toilet is no longer useable - there will be a servicing unit onsite throughout the whole event.

Accommodation at Whitianga
Be quick as this is at a premium at this time of the year. There are a number of options available from camping grounds through to backpackers and motels. Visit these sites soon as soon as possible if you want to stay in town for the show http://www.whitianga.co..nz/accommodation , http://www.bluecastle.co.nz/Coromandel-Whitianga , for a range of accommodation options or phone the Information Centre on 07 866 5555.

Transport
A BUS service will be available from Whitianga Information Centre to the venue from 3.00pm to 8.00pm. The shuttle service will run from the venue back to Info Centre from Midnight to 2.00am. The cost per trip will be FREE.
Anyone walking be aware the route from town will be monitored and any vandalism to newly planted trees dealt with by prosecution. This will definitely affect your NYE party.
ANYONE WHO DECIDES TO WALK FROM TOWN PLEASE CROSS THE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF JOAN GASKELL DRIVE AND SH25 WITH ROUNDABOUT. DO NOT PROCEED TOWARDS MOEWAI RD ON THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THERE ARE NO CROSSING POINTS FURTHER ALONG.

Ticketing
Tickets $140.00 (Platinum), only from www.liveinconcert.co.nz (LIC), (service fees may apply) $90.00 (GA) from Ticketek, (service fees may apply) Real Groovy Records Queen Street Auckland and Cuba Street Wellington, CD's4Nix Hamilton, GoldDiggers, Tairua, Whangamata, Whitianga, Blackjack Surf Shops, Thames and Whitianga, Multi Training Centre (next to Whanga Bar) Whangamata. Don’t buy dodgy cheap tickets. If you get caught with one you are going to have a sad time welcoming in 2008.

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