Music News - Rhythm & Vines Delivers On Its Promise Once Again
02 January 2007 - 0 Comments
A LITTLE rain didn’t dampen the spirits at Rhythm & Vines in Gisborne where 15,000 people had the time of their lives welcoming 2007 in fine style. The festival had everything – all the music you could consume, fireworks, pyrotechnics, angels, a balloon release, acrobatics, security on horseback, aerial displays, culture and a vibe that reflects the warm, welcoming and laid back attitude of the East Coast.
Founder and musical director Hamish Pinkham could hardly contain his delight as he watched the thousands in front of the Rhythm Stage welcome in the New Year with world class pyrotechnic and firework displays. Kora and Shapeshifter played either side of midnight. The two iconic Kiwi bands were part of a lineup boasting the best of New Zealand with a sprinkling of international acts, including Mylo, Crazy P
(live) and Spektrum.
The 24-hour R&V, which finished at midday today (Monday) celebrates all that is good about kiwi music and the New Year experience in a safe and fun environment. Planning is already well underway for next year’s event which promises to be even bigger and better.
Event manager Christine Shanahan said the festival had exceeded not just the 14,000 festival-goers’ expectations, but also the 1000-strong team who had worked around the clock to make it happen. She extended a special thanks to the 100 Oxfam volunteers who had worked behind the scenes. “It was the most memorable of New Year’s,” said Shanahan. “It was great the international acts raised the bar to set R&V as a truly global event. It is something for all our musicians to aspire to.” She felt R&V had now firmly stamped itself on the international New Year’s events calendar. “The team looks forward to hosting everyone next year.” The trouble-free environment in Gisborne bucked the national trend, once again staking its claim as a safe and fun place to spend New Year.
Police were most impressed with the behaviour at R&V, going as far as to say they would welcome these visitors back to town any day with such exemplary behaviour. Area commander for St John Midland Shane Clapperton said his staff were kept busy – as expected and planned for. Much of what they had to deal with was relatively minor, although a handful were sent to hospital with suspected broken bones and alcohol and drug overdoses.
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