Music News - Big crowds, big sun set for Waitangi Day's One Love
05 February 2008 - 0 Comments
A clear weather forecast is expected to boost numbers for this year's iconic Wellington music festival One Love 2008: Aroha Tahi, with organisers expecting a crowd in excess of 15,000 to celebrate Waitangi Day under the Wellington sun.
The forecast continues a golden run of sun for the annual event, a day-long reggae concert at the Hataitai Velodrome that has established itself as one of the sparkling events on Waitangi Day also the birthday of Bob Marley.
Now in its 11th year, One Love promotes a laid-back, community-focused event that is big on peace and small on political tension in fact it's what many politicians would probably acknowledge is a fine example of unity on the National Day.
Last week an invitation was made for Prime Minister Helen Clark to attend the friendly confines of One Love. That invitation has been acknowledged, although there's no confirmation of the PM's plans.
International hip-hop / reggae artist J-Star (UK) lines up with Hikoikoi, new Wellington supergroup The Yoots (featuring members of Scribes of Ra, Fat Freddys Drop, Phoenix Foundation and The Constituents) and Hope Road. Radio Active DJs Danny Lemon, Ras Twig, Misteek, Spin Zero and Art Official support.
Besides the music, there is an emphasis on a laid-back family-friendly atmosphere, with food and arts and crafts stalls, and rides and amusements for children.
One Love 2008: Aroha Tahi is held on Waitangi Day, February 6. Entry for the event is $5, with a free 2008 Radio Active 89FM 'Active Card' included. One Love features a fully-licensed bar. No dogs, no BYO and no gang patches.
One Love 2008: Aroha Tahi is proudly presented by Radio Active 89FM with the support of Red Bull, Jagermeister, 42 Below, Good Water, Wellington City Council, Macs Gold and San Francisco Bathhouse.
One Love 2008: Aroha Tahi
Waitangi Day, 2008 @ Hataitai Velodrome, Wellington
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