This year’s festival is being held at two sensational wineries, both close to Waiheke Marina:
Goldie Estate, Waiheke’s pioneering vineyard hosts three diverse events over Easter weekend and Batch Winery hosts the now-legendary Jazz long lunch to close out the festival on Easter Monday. Child tickets are available to the Goldie events as are discounted Fullers360 Ferry and Bus packages. For all festival information, go to www.waihekejazzfestival.co.nz. Come for the day or spend the weekend, you’ll love it! Leave your car at home!
Festival events are as follows:
GOOD FRIDAY GROOVE – Goldie Estate
Friday 18 April 12 – 5pm
The Fullers360 GOOD FRIDAY GROOVE features iconic NZ singer Annie Crummer, Sould Diva Lou’ana, White Chapel Jak and the WBB Big.band. A family-friendly event, expect stunning musical performances, great food and wine and beautiful surroundings. Bring a picnic blanket or a folding chair and your dancing shoes!
BLUES REVUE – Goldie Estate
Saturday 19 April 12 – 5pm
Bringing the Blues back to Waiheke, featuring Midge Marsden, Hammond Gamble, George Washingmachine (Aus), the Lightning Brothers, the Flaming Mudcats, the WBB Big.band and Waiheke’s own Solomon Cole. Goldie Estate turn on a Southern-style menu in keeping with the Blues tradition – don’t miss this unique opportunity!
JAZZ SUNDOWNER – Goldie Estate
Sunday 20 April 2 – 6pm
Featuring the number one Jazz Clarinet player in the UK right now Adrian Cox and his trio, New Zealand’s favourite Jazz entertainers the Nairobi trio, the fabulous Madeleines vocal trio, Jazz and Soul powerhouse 8-piece Big Tasty, Sydney’s George Washingmachine with Clare O’Meara and the WBB Big.band. Two stages with revolving entertainment set in the beautiful grounds of Goldie estate. Relax and enjoy some of the finest Jazz you will hear anywhere!
JAZZ LONG LUNCH – Batch Winery
Monday 21 April 1 – 4pm
Featuring Wellington-based guitar-lead trio Boplicity, The Nairobi trio, George Washingmachine and Clare O’Meara and a final performance from the UK’s finest Adrian Cox and his trio. The Jazz Long Lunch has become something of a tradition at the Batch, and a fitting grand finale to the festival. Expect some stellar performances from the musicians and some impromptu jamming, while enjoying sweeping views back to Auckland and the gulf, and a range of signature Batch wines and beverages in a beautiful setting. Your ticket price includes a substantial lunch.
Buy tickets online at www.waihekejazzfestival.co.nz
