Where were you in 2004?

A select few vinyl junkies were sorting through their crates and sharing their sound

with the greater Grey Lynn community, via a new little venture called Base FM.

Under the guidance of Manuel Bundy, and a little help from Sophie Newsworthy,

these selectors helped establish the sound that we now all recognise. Bringing a few

of these Base "OGs" together again for another night @ Khuja, expect some classic

tunes that have defined the base sound, alongside the fresh new cuts you'd expect

to hear from the station that rules the nation.

JUNIOR / DAN PAINE / PLANTMASTER GRANT / and the return of SLAVE

Friday August 6th / Khuja / $10 from Midnight

Whitianga will once again host Coromandel Gold, New Zealand's hottest New Year's

Eve festival, which last year saw 10,000 tickets sell out in less than 3 weeks. 

Aotearoa's favourite live acts are coming together to welcome in the New Year with

their explosive and energetic performances.

The mighty Shapeshifter return to headline an incredible line-up that includes

The Black Seeds; Tiki Tane‘s full live show with the Dub Soldiers; and Katchafire.

The soulful Ladi6, fresh from six months touring in Europe, with special guests;

Drum and Bass heavyweights State of Mind; Little Bushman bring their dynamic

psychedelic blues and to keep you grooving between the acts are our favourite party

starters Sunshine Soundsystem.

Still to be announced is one of Aotearoa's most respected bands.

Held in the beautiful surroundings of Coromandel's Ohuka Farm, Coromandel Gold is

3 kilometres from Whitianga town centre and a stone's throw from Buffalo Beach.

Plenty of camping will be available and buses will be running from Whitianga and

local beaches.

PRE SALE TICKETS ON SALE FROM 5 AUGUST 2010
Sign up on www.coromandelgold.co.nz for pre-sale tickets.
These will be available from 9:00am on Thursday 5 August.

PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE from 9 August from Ticketmaster

www.coromandelgold.co.nz for all the info you'll need about the festival

Coromandel Gold Facebook

The first Auckland Art & Craft Fair will be held in the Auckland City Art Gallery this weekend! Showcasing a selection of New Zealands best independent, contemporary designers, artists & crafters under one roof, selling direct to the public for one day only.

The Auckland Art & Craft Fair will be a unique shopping experience, with customer choosing from a carefully selected group of vendors with a focus on quality, craftmanship, creativity and uniqueness.

· Saturday 24th of July, 11am - 3pm

· Auckland city arty gallery, Art lounge.  Corner Lorne & Wellesley Streets, Auckland CBD

The Fair will be an event to be noted, being the first of it’s kind in New Zealand on this level and debuting at the prestigious Auckland Art Gallery. Being held twice a year (Winter and Summer) with a selection of the very best independent Designers, Artists and Crafters selling their contemporary, unique and quality products direct to the public for one day only.

For a full list of designers, artists & crafters, check out http://aucklandfair.blogspot.com/ make sure you get to Auckland Art Gallery this Saturday!!