Bay of Islands music festival serves up soul
The Bay of Islands Music Festival is serving up a mix of international and New Zealand roots, soul, funk and blues this Easter.
The event takes place on March 31 at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort in Waitangi. Acts include Jimmy Cliff from Jamaica, Bobby Alu from Australia, and Aotearoa bands and musicians Katchafire, Teeks, Louis Baker and Rob Ruha.
Several more artists will be announced this month.
Jimmy Cliff is one of the world’s most influential music icons. The Grammy Award winner and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee is credited with bringing reggae to the world with his incredible catalogue of hits including Reggae Nights, The Harder They Come, I Can See Clearly Now, Many Rivers To Cross and Wild World. His career spans almost 60 years.
‘‘We are proud to have secured this amazing event,’’ Copthorne general manager Andrew Whittaker says. ‘‘Festivalgoers can expect world class music and a taste of our Northland arts and culture in a truly beautiful setting.’’
Concert-goers can also enjoy gourmet food, local wines and craft beers, and arts and cultural activities. Tickets eventfinda.co.nz or 0800 289 849.