WOMAD NZ 2018 - programme

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

16-18 March 2018

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CONTENTS Welcome The WOMAD story

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What’s new

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Artists

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On-site

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Installations/site artists

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World of Words

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Poetry slam

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Pull out map & schedule

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Campsite

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Living Library

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Te Paepae and activities

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Te Paepae artist workshops

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Nova Energy Taste the World

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WOStore

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CD & Book signing sessions

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Kidzone

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Global Village

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Community Programme

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Kunming Garden

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Shell NZ Zero Wate

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WOMAD water

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Staff

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Thanks

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Site info

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Sharing WOMAD with our community Our WOMAD Community Programme gives children the opportunity to experience WOMAD first hand – bringing WOMAD music and dance workshops to local primary schools, creating lasting memories and a world of fun.

Children of Huirangi and Tikorangi schools taking part in our East Pointers workshop 2017.

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WELCOME - NAU MAI HAERE MAI Te-na- koutou katoa

Nau mai haere mai i runga i te reo karanga o WOMAD. We extend a warm welcome to you all.

He puna wai, he tpuna kai, he puna toi, he puna ora, ita ita!

Food and water is sustenance for my body, Art is sustenance for my wellbeing, For without it I would die!

Nestled under the watchful gaze of majestic maunga Taranaki, the stunning Brooklands Park and the TSB Bowl of Brooklands are a potent backdrop for the 14th edition of WOMAD in Taranaki.

It is our mission to present diverse, colourful performances to our audiences and to bring a wide range of voices to our festival each year.

Artists are often on the front lines of building cultural bridges and raising awareness on a broad range of global issues. We have been proudly pushing the musical boundaries in Aotearoa since 2003, keeping borders and cultural understanding fluid through the vehicle of music.

Many of the artists that you will see have been baptized into the world of music at a young age, with strong musical lineage flowing in their veins. Others have started out on the streets busking to make a living before rising to the stages and airwaves of the world. This weekend you can experience a melting pot of infectious sounds from Indian classical tradition, afrobeat, ska, jazz, folk from the Middle East, Quebec and Scandinavia to roots reggae, desert blues and good old Kiwi music. WOMAD is an eclectic and energetic fusion of rhythms and harmonies not to be missed.

This year our line-up boasts a host of acclaimed artists both international and local. Artists such as Anoushka Shankar, Kamasi Washington, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Thievery Corporation and ground-breaking project Havana Meets Kingston, who unite the unique

Paula Henderson Head of Programming WOMAD International

sound of both Jamaican and Cuban music. The New Zealand line up sizzles, with headliner Aldous Harding, chart-topping legends Dragon, multi-award winning Maisey Rika & Friends and local boys The Slacks.

Alongside this wonderful music we strive to bring you art and stories in different ways. The World of Words programme brims with thought-provoking speakers, authors, storytellers who encourage the art of conversation. It includes enigmatic poets David Merritt and Penny Ashton, storyteller Apirana Taylor, international best-selling author crime writer Paul Cleave, quintessential Kiwi-Marlborough Man Allan Scott, one of Aotearoa’s most prominent Māori autonomy advocates, Tame Iti, and other great talents.

‘Kei Tua O te Arai’ - Beyond the Veil is a site installation work commissioned especially for WOMAD and sees renowned projectionist Tim Gruchy and musicians and composers Horomona Horo and Jeremy Mayall combine their talents and imagination. It is a spellbinding centrepiece of ethereal and ever-changing digital artwork, set to a thrilling and unique soundscape.

A Curious Game is an interactive site performance piece where children and adults become chess pieces on an oversized chess board, led by a bossy queen, an absurd knight, and a humorous pawn who use cue cards to conduct the game.

This is for all ages, but perfect for kids!

Rounding off what to look for on site, check out our new craft beer offering the Garden of Brews and our revamped Te Paepae, where you can check out a 360 degree virtual powhiri and interact with Tangata Whenua.

On behalf of the Staff and Board of WOMAD NZ we extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you for your continued support and hope you have a fabulous time at WOMAD 2018.

Emere Wano Event Director & NZ Programme Manager WOMAD NZ

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EVENT PARTNERS

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A WARM TSB WELCOME TO WOMAD 2018 It feels fantastic to be welcoming the world to Taranaki once again for this spectacular festival. TSB is proud to be in its ninth year of supporting WOMAD and, as always, we anticipate a festival that’s full of life thanks to the talented line-up of performers.

WELCOME TO WOMAD

Charles’ pick: Havana Meets Kingston

We love partnering with an event that allows friends and family to come together to experience a world-class festival in the heart of Taranaki.

Expect to be spellbound by the collaborative art installation Kei Tua o te Arai – Beyond the Veil from New Zealand artists Tim Gruchy, Horomona Horo and Jeremy Mayall. This ever-changing digital artwork brings to life a tree at the centre of WOMAD, which really showcases the unique venue that is the TSB Bowl of Brooklands and its botanic surrounds.

Todd Energy is again proud to be a partner of WOMAD New Zealand. Being the fourteenth staging of the event, our small city of New Plymouth continues to thrive Joanna’s pick: and build a reputation as a cultural Spooky Men’s hub of activity. WOMAD brings an Chorale annual kaleidoscope of music, dance and culinary delights to our wider New Zealand community. I would like to welcome all festival attendees, in particular those who have travelled from outside the region and internationally. I would also like to acknowledge the work of the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust for continuing to deliver the opportunities that WOMAD creates, as well as the other local supporters and sponsors who make this event possible.

Make sure you also stop by the TSB Bach and say hi to the team. They’ll be there to help you make the most of your WOMAD experience - you can put your feet up, reapply your sunscreen, and spin to win yourself summer essentials.

We are delighted to once again be able to take WOMAD to our local communities through our annual Todd Energy WOMAD Community Programme. This year local school children will be taking part in workshops with WOMAD artists Nano Stern (Chile) and the Spooky Men’s Chorale (Australia). These workshops culminate in a special community performance, showcasing the talent of our local children as well as allowing local community members the opportunity to connect with the WOMAD experience close to home.

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I sincerely hope you have an awesome time here in the Taranaki region and enjoy all that WOMAD has to offer.

Joanna Breare CEO, Todd Energy

WELCOME TO WOMAD “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Plato Welcome to Taranaki. It is a long held tradition in these parts to welcome travellers and visitors, to offer you our hospitality, to invite you to take in the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feeling of life in this special place.

Enjoy your time on the flanks of our maunga (mountain), cherished by our people, the perfect location for a celebration of diversity, arts, music, dance and creativity.

WOMAD New Zealand reflects the combined spirit of the people of Taranaki shining our light out to the world and inviting artists from around

the world to share their inspiration with us in the amazing environment that is Pukekura Park.

To everyone who has travelled from around New Zealand and overseas to be in New Plymouth for WOMAD, we welcome you to our home and thank you for making the journey.

Our district is enriched by this celebration of cultures and I invite you to step away from your everday life for just a day or two and enter a new world created just for you. I hope you will be inspired by the melting pot of creativity you are about to experience and feel the message of warmth, hope and connectivity that underpins this celebration of life.

Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa (Let us keep close together not far apart.)

Mayor Neil Holdom New Plymouth District Council

Neil’s pick: The Slacks

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World stage to your doorstep.

We’re proud to celebrate our ninth year of supporting WOMAD. Being a partner of WOMAD 2018 is our way of supporting your community, so you can enjoy entertainment from around the globe with your friends and family at a world-class music and dance festival, right here in Taranaki.

To find out more about our partnership with WOMAD 2018 visit tsb.co.nz/about/community-sponsorship/womad-2018 TSB, a real New Zealand bank that’s here for you.

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THE WOMAD STORY WOMAD is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning festival, which brings together artists from all over the globe.

As one of the longest running and best established cultural festival on the planet, WOMAD celebrates the world’s many forms of music, arts and dance to educate, inform and enjoy.

Since the first festival in the UK in 1982, WOMAD has held more than 250 festivals, creating events in 27 countries and islands all over the world, including: Abu Dhabi, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Fuerteventura, Germany, Greece, Gran Canarias, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Sardinia, Sicily, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, UK and the USA. The family-oriented and diverse festival is the brainchild of renowned artist and humanitarian Peter Gabriel, who says it was pure enthusiasm for music from around the world that led to the creation of WOMAD nearly 40 years ago.

“The festivals have always been wonderful and unique occasions and have succeeded in introducing an international audience to many talented artists,” Peter says.

insight into cultures other than their own through the enjoyment of music. Music is a universal language; it draws people together and proves, as well as anything, the stupidity of racism.”

WOMAD have presented more than 2000 artists at our festivals, bringing the expression of more than 100 different countries to a live audience of over three million people.

Through its festivals, performance events, recorded releases and educational projects, WOMAD aims to excite, to inform, and to create awareness of the worth and potential of a multicultural society.

That ethos is more important than ever before, WOMAD Global Festival Director Chris Smith says.

“At a time when the world seems to becoming less tolerant and more fearful, WOMAD has never been stronger as a force promoting the arts and inter cultural understanding. New Zealand is a natural home for one of the best WOMAD festivals in the world. It took vision, courage and skill to make WOMAD the success it is now. Everyone at WOMAD is very grateful to our supporters and partners in New Plymouth for making WOMAD the number one festival in New Zealand and part of the cultural landscape of this amazing country.”

This year is the 14th anniversary of WOMAD New Zealand being held at the stunning TSB Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park in New Plymouth.

“Equally important, the festivals have also allowed many different audiences to gain an

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WHAT’S NEW - NGA MEA HOU WOMAD is getting crafty!

Introducing the Garden of Brews, a craft beer garden located on the front lawn of The Gable’s house. The bar is open for four sessions during the festival, with a selection of craft beer on tap available to purchase by the glass, or tasting paddle.

Entry is free but space is limited, so be sure to add this to your WOMAD to-do list.

Fri, 9pm-11pm Sat, 12pm-2.30pm & 7pm-11pm Sun, 3pm-9.45pm

ALLAN SCOTT WINE TASTING Interviewed by Abbie Jury.

As part of the World of Words programme, New Zealand winemaker Allan Scott joins us as at WOMAD 2018 for an intimate session that is part interview and part wine tasting.

Sample a selection of wines from Allan’s Generations series while hearing about the wine he’s made and the stories that surround the industry he’s grown to love.

Each sample will be paired with hors d’oeuvres, designed to complement the elegant flavours of each wine.

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WHAT’S NEW - NGA MEA HOU TE PAEPAE Te Paepae has been reinvigorated with the support of Te Wa-nanga o Aoteaora, Tui Ora and Te Puni Ko-kiri, with something of interest for the whole family. New and exciting activities include having a go with a glow in the dark poi, temporary stencilled Ta- Moko, sit-down chats with a local Kauma-tua (elder), chilling out in the new Manaaki Lounge, treating yourself to a mirimiri and even experiencing a 360 degree virtual Po-whiri!

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TAI CHI FOR CAMPERS We’re bringing calm and serenity to the campsite with a morning Tai Chi session. A form of Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits, it is said that practising Tai Chi helps the body return to a balanced, relaxed and healthy state and returns the mind to stillness, clarity and wisdom.

Start Saturday with a cumbian themed bang! Join Team Azucar Dance for a Zumba dance session, the Latin inspired dance fitness classes that have taken over the globe. This session will be sure to warm you up and get you in the WOMAD spirit! Team Azucar are holding a Zumba workshop on the Sunday of WOMAD, join them in Te Paepae to learn the basics.

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Sun, 9.30am - 10.15am Scottish Charm Lounge (Pukekura Events Centre)

Sat, 11.30am, TSB Bowl Sun, 2pm, Te Paepae

WOMAD APP Download the official WOMAD NZ app for all your timetable and information needs!

Build your own personal itinerary by adding performances and workshops to your schedule. You’ll get notifications 15 minutes before they start.

The app is also your WOMAD guide with a festival map, information on artists, traders and on-site extras.

New to the app this year is a Ma-ori pronunciation guide for common Ma-ori greetings and phrases, learn how to greet friends and family in Te Reo! Sponsored by Te Wa-nanga o Aoteaora.

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ARTISTS A-Z ADRIAN SHERWOOD (UK)

ALDOUS HARDING (NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA)

Adrian Sherwood is a pioneer of bass-dominant, dub-flavoured dance tunes who has inspired and shaped reggae and contemporary electronic music through his label/collective, On U Sound.

Since the early ‘80s he has thrown his heart, soul and intelligence into his work, collaborating with big names from outside the dub community as well as shaping his own distinctive sound.

Aldous Harding does more than sing. She shape-shifts through a variety of roles: chanteuse, folk singer and balladeer - all executed with her twisted touch of humour and quiet horror.

Her powerful work recently saw her become a finalist in the prestigious Silver Scroll Awards, and scoop nominations in four categories of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

Fri, 10.15pm, Gables Stage

Fri, 8.15pm, TSB Bowl Stage Sat, 8.30pm, Gables Stage

A CURIOUS GAME (AUSTRALIA) (BORN IN A TAXI)

A show like no other, where the world of fairy tales and board games collide and the audience become the show! With the pomp and ceremony of ridiculous rituals and eccentric dance, characters from an over-sized chessboard come to life. A bossy Queen, a stupid knight and a pawn with a touch of cunning, conduct an interactive, absurd and humorous game for all ages.

Fri, 7.30pm - 8.15pm, Gables Lawn Sat, 1.15pm - 2pm & 5.15pm - 6pm, Gables Lawn Sun, 12.30pm - 1.15pm & 3.15pm - 4pm, Gables Lawn

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ANOUSHKA SHANKAR (INDIA/UK) Deeply rooted in the Indian classical tradition and gifted with her father’s ability with the sitar, Anoushka Shankar’s music is filled with innovation and exploration. With a multitude of accolades including five Grammy nominations, Anoushka is a bold composer. She is also an impassioned supporter of women’s rights and social justice, which is reflected in her recent collaborations.

Sat, 4pm, TSB Bowl Stage

BIXIGA 70 (BRAZIL) Bixiga 70 takes afrobeat to dizzying heights with their progressive approach; adding elements of funk, traditional South American styles, electronics and a touch of psychedelia. Named after the melting pot district from the highly creative Sao Paolo music scene, this 10-piece brings dynamic rhythms and an irresistible party atmosphere.

Fri, 6.15pm, TSB Bowl Stage • Sat, 9.30pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage

BLICK BASSY (CAMEROON/FRANCE)

Blick Bassy is a traveller whose adventures are reflected in his eclectic and intriguing compositions, many of which feature the unusual combination of banjo and trumpet. A unique voice in African music, he cites American blues musician Skip James as the influence for his last album, Ako. It’s an inspiring blend of blues, bossa nova, folk and the sounds of New Orleans.

Sat, 12pm, Gables Stage Sun, 10pm, Dell Stage

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CHICO TRUJILLO (CHILE) Chico Trujillo have been touring their explosive cocktail of party music around the world for almost 20 years. With a sound rooted in classic cumbia, they shake up the mix with reggae, bolero and rumba and draw on the energy and feistiness of their ska/punk past.

Sat, 2pm, TSB Bowl Stage • Sun, 6.30pm, TSB Bowl Stage

CONSTANTINOPLE & ABLAYE CISSOKO (CANADA/SENEGAL)

For nearly 20 years the ensemble Constantinople have explored musical diversity through the lens of ‘East meets West’, an ever changing melting pot, much like the city after which they are named.

Their inspiration for their Jardins Migrateurs performance is a poetic meeting between strings and voice, with griot Ablaye Cissoko adding kora, in a celebration of life and nature.

Sat, 3pm, Dell Stage Sun, 1pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage Supported by

DAYMÉ AROCENA (CUBA) Singer, composer, arranger and bandleader, Daymé Arocena was recently dubbed by The Guardian as “Cuba’s finest vocalist”. The young Afro-Cuban artist, mentored by Gilles Peterson and winner of the prestigious Juno Award in 2015, has a rich understanding of her heritage but is also constantly finding new musical inspiration and connection through her love of soul and jazz.

Sat, 2pm, Gables Stage Sun, 5pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage

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DRAGON (NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA) The chart-topping and legendary band Dragon have produced a stack of rock anthems that everyone knows the words to. Formed in New Zealand in 1972, Dragon’s hit songs include April Sun in Cuba, Are You Old Enough, Young Years, and Rain. The award-winning band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2008, they have played sold-out shows throughout the globe, and they continue to tour extensively.

Sat, 6.15pm, TSB Bowl Stage

HOPETOUN BROWN (NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA) Wowing crowds up and down the country with their unique flavour of blues, dance, soul and stomp, the duo jump between trumpets and trombones or bass clarinets and saxophones as they parp through a unique repertoire pulled from two critically acclaimed Top 40 albums.

Sat, 4pm, Gables Stage Sun, 5pm, Dell Stage

GHADA SHBEIR (LEBANON) With a deep passion for classical Arabic music since she was a child, Ghada Shbeir has devoted her life to exploring and adapting ancient texts and inspirational poetry through her beguiling vocals. Her repertoire moves between Middle Eastern folk, Arabo-Andalusian songs and Syriac ancient Maronite chants, shedding new light on powerful and traditional music.

Sat, 1pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage Sun, 6.30pm, Gables Stage

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HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON (CUBA/JAMAICA) Australian producer Mista Savona has created a sound clash with a difference, bringing roots reggae, dub and dancehall together with son, salsa, rumba to create Havana Meets Kingston. The 14-piece band boasts the heavyweight rhythm section of Sly and Robbie and members of Buena Vista Social Club, Los Van Van, Chucho Valdes and Inna de Yard.

Sat, 10.30pm, TSB Bowl Stage

JOJO ABOT (GHANA) Jojo Abot creates music, film, photography, literature and performance art. A true global fusionist in both sound and artistic expression, she is poised to take the world by storm with her hypnotic and empowering blend of electronica, afrobeat, jazz, neo-soul, house and reggae.

Sat, 6.15pm, Gables Stage Sun, 10pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage

JAMIE MACDOWELL & TOM THUM (AUSTRALIA)

One is good with his fingers, the other is good with his mouth. Beatbox sensation, Tom Thum – best known for the most watched TEDx talk of all time: Beatbox Brilliance – joins forces with bohemian singer-songwriter Jamie MacDowell to create original, genre-defying music that is “redefining musical parameters”. Armed only with a guitar and a versatile voice box, this duo defies expectations.

Sun, 7.30pm, Dell Stage

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KAMASI WASHINGTON (USA) Kamasi Washington is a jazz superstar who is taking the music world by storm.

When he unleashed his phenomenal work, The Epic, in 2015, he stamped his mark as an exciting and essential new voice in jazz. His understanding of the past and embracing of new directions sees him weave together hip hop, ecstatic jazz, R&B and progressive music to create a harmonious force that will leave you breathless.

Sat, 5.15pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage

LEMON BUCKET ORKESTRA (CANADA) Heralded as a ground-breaking, genre-bending phenomenon by fans and the media alike, Lemon Bucket Orkestra is a guerrilla-punk-balkan-brass-folk band like no other. Since 1999 the band has been blazing a trail around the world, thrilling audiences far and wide with their unique musical blend of exhilarating precision, and intoxicating abandon.

Sat, 7.30pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage • Sun, 12pm, TSB Bowl Stage

LE VENT DU NORD (CANADA) Quebec is renowned for its eclectic, progressive folk ensembles and Le Vent du Nord have been a driving force in the scene for the past 15 years. Combining hurdy-gurdy, accordion, bouzouki, guitar and fiddle with foot-stomping, vibrant harmonies and large doses of humour, it’s impossible to resist their joie de vivre.

Fri, 8.15pm, Gables Stage Sat, 8.30pm, TSB Bowl Stage

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MAISEY RIKA & FRIENDS (NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA) Multi-award winning artist Maisey Rika is known for her elegant and soulful music, a fusion of folk, soul and acoustic. Her lyrics are deeply cultural, inspired by her heritage and her fusion of English and Te Reo has captured the hearts of soul seekers internationally.

Fri, 6.15pm, Gables Stage Sat, 3pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage Supported By

MY BUBBA (SWEDEN/ICELAND) Scandinavian folk duo My Bubba make soft, soulful music that is as playful as it is powerful. Their delicate and disarming creations form a collection of intimate stories, often described as a beguiling and contemporary take on folk music.

Sat, 9.30pm, Dell Stage Sun, 1pm, Dell Stage

NANO STERN (CHILE) Born into a family of musicians and activists, it comes as no surprise that Nano Stern began his musical life in the underground punk rock scene and followed it up with classical and jazz training. With his deep respect for Chilean poetry and music traditions evident in every passionate show, Nano Stern instils hope in those who are hungry for social justice.

Sat, 5.15pm, Dell Stage • Sun, 12pm, Gables Stage

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NOURA MINT SEYMALI (MAURITANIA) Noura Mint Seymali’s scorching Afro-funk desert blues have seen her rise to become a leading light of African music. Having performed regularly with her stepmother, the late, great singer Dimi Mint Abba, her goal now is to modernise the music of Mauritania. Prepare to be entranced by a powerful voice and some truly psychedelic guitar lines.

Fri, 7.15pm, Dell Stage Sun, 4pm, TSB Bowl Stage

PAT THOMAS & KWASHIBU AREA BAND (GHANA)

One of Ghana’s all-time greatest vocalists, Pat Thomas was a mainstay of the ‘70s and ‘80s vibrant Highlife music scene. After a stellar 50 years, performing with the likes of Ebo Taylor and Tony Allen, his funk-driven self-titled 2015 album put him back on the map and proved that he’s still at the top of his game.

Fri, 9.15pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage Sun, 2pm, TSB Bowl Stage

RAHIM ALHAJ TRIO (IRAQ/USA) Rahim AlHaj creates intricate compositions that reference the pain of exile and the hope of new beginnings. One of the world’s great oud players, he started playing at the age of nine and was soon recognised as having a remarkable talent.

He brings his trio featuring Iranian santour and Arabic percussion that combine traditional Iraqi maqams with contemporary influences.

Sat, 7.30pm, Dell Stage Sun, 2pm, Gables Stage Sun, 6.30pm, Te Paepae Stage (World of Words)

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RODRIGO Y GABRIELA (MEXICO) Having bonded over a love of heavy metal in their home country of Mexico, acoustic guitarists Rodrigo y Gabriela moved to Dublin where they turned to busking to make a living. They have since become one of the most recognisable duos on the planet, with their electrifying live shows fusing fiery lead lines and phenomenal rhythmic battery with intricate, soaring rock.

Sun, 8.45pm, TSB Bowl Stage

THE BLACK QUARTET (NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA) With deep roots in the classical world, The Black Quartet draw on their love and experience of a vast sea of influences, from blues, rock,​jazz and pop​to create their own signature sonic spectacle.

Born from decades of strong foundations in New Zealand’s music scene, and working with some of the country’s finest artists as well as international performers, The Black Quartet bring virtuosity, freshness and flair to their craft.

Sun, 3pm, Dell Stage

THE MILTONES (NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA)) A razor-sharp blues and bayou folk-frenzy, West Auckland quintet The Miltones has been sending ripples throughout the NZ music scene since their 2014 inception. Previously supporting Jamie Lawson and The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, 2017 saw The Miltones unleash their own debut – an infectious celebration of life that the New Zealand Listener gave 4.5/5 and the NZ Herald dubbed: “the freshest sound in New Zealand popular music right now”.

Fri, 7.15pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage Sun, 4pm, Gables Stage

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THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE (AUSTRALIA) As thunderous as a herd of wildebeest, as sly as a wagonload of Spike Milligans and as sonorous as a cloister of monks, the Spooky Men’s Chorale are the gift that keeps on giving...they come to New Zealand for their second visit armed only with their voices, a nice line in deadpan, and 15 really good hats.

Sat, 12pm, TSB Bowl Stage Sun, 3pm, Todd Brooklands Stage

THIEVERY CORPORATION (USA) The highly successful Thievery Corporation mixes elements of dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern, hip hop, electronica and Brazilian music together to create a moving and energetic sound like you’ve never heard before.

Fri, 10.15pm, TSB Bowl Stage

THE SLACKS (NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA) The Slacks is a four-piece formed by brothers Scott and Mark Armstrong. The sound of the band has been described as folk-rock slapped about the face by country and the blues with a dusting of Irish-ska. Their recent release, Big Aroha, was filmed in a local 4-Square and struck a chord with ex-pat Kiwis and schools all over Aotearoa.

Sat, 1pm, Dell Stage

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VICTORIA HANNA (ISRAEL) Victoria Hanna, raised in an ultra-orthodox household in Jerusalem, found a way to express herself and overcome her stutter when she discovered secular music, and the result is most unexpected. A singer who performs Aramaic hip hop and wild, hypnotic and rhythmic raps on ancient Hebrew texts, Hanna is an experimentalist who is both unpredictable and bewitching.

Sat, 10.30pm, Gables Stage

TINARIWEN (MALI) Grammy Award winning Tuareg guitar masters, Tinariwen play scorching desert blues. Their songs preach peace and rebellion, sharing experiences of struggle and freedom, as well as celebrating the beauty of their homeland and the joys of a simple life. This is hypnotic, uplifting music that is a salve for difficult times.

Sun, 7.30pm, Todd Energy Brooklands Stage

VIOLONS BARBARES

(BULGARIA/MONGOLIA/FRANCE)

Having met in France while working on the Silk Road project with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, this trio of musicians from three wildly different cultures formed Violons Barbares in search of new sounds. Using the Mongolian violin (the Morin Khur), the Bulgarian Gadulka and percussion, it’s an irresistible fusion of energetic rhythms and harmonies.

Fri, 9.15pm, Dell Stage • Sun, 8.45pm, Gables Stage

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ON SITE - NGA TOI PUTA WOMAD is more than just music! There’s plenty for you to discover on site, don’t miss these installations, site performances and activations.

PARENT HUB It’s no secret we’re a family friendly festival, and thanks to the Taranaki District Health Board the Parent Hub is back for its third year!

The Hub offers a place to feed babies in comfort, information about breastfeeding, immunisation, safe sleep practices and more. There are also midwives available to discuss any questions you have about your baby, one that’s planned, or one that’s on the way!

Look for the symbol on the Map for the Hub’s location.

Image: Tim Gruchy

WITT RECHARGE ZONE Relax and recharge in the WITT recharge zone!

Charge your phone for FREE with our charging stations while you relax on a bean bag, or get your glam on with our free metallic temporary tattoos for the young and the young at heart.

Look for the WITT logo on the map for the recharge zone’s location.

Image: Tahi Richards

TSB BACH Stop by the TSB Bach on the Gables Lawn to get the most of out your WOMAD 2018 festivities. The Bach is all about taking time out - put your feet up, take shelter from the weather, and spin to win summer essentials. Make sure you also check out the Tesla on-site. Open a Connect Plus account with TSB and be in to win a Tesla of your own.

Look for the blue couch on the map for the Bach’s location.

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SEATING FOR SENIORS Our festival is one that appeals to all ages.

The festival caters to the young, the young TSB at heart, and everyone in between. To make the festival experience more enjoyable and accessible, TSB provide elevated seating for over 65 seniors and wheelchair platforms at the three main stages – the TSB Bowl stage, the Todd Energy Brooklands stage and the Gables Stage.

These mini grandstands are supervised by helpful TSB staff. They volunteer their weekend to make sure things run smoothly, please follow their instructions so everyone has an enjoyable and safe time.

Image: Dominika Zielinska

RNZ BAG DROP Download the RNZ App on your phone to take advantage of free bag storage!

Use the app to enjoy the RNZ Music team’s interviews, stories, reviews, and live performances - including many WOMAD artists. * Please note bags must be collected by 10.30pm each night. Any bags left after this time will be handed to lost property (located at the Information Centre).

Look for the RNZ logo on the Map for the location of the bag drop.

Image: Dominika Zielinska

TARANAKI EMBASSY Look out for the Taranaki stall. Here you can find out more about our award-winning region, try your luck at winning a competition and take away one of our insider guides and maps to help you enjoy and explore the region like no other!

Look for the Venture Taranaki Trust logo on the map for the embassy’s location.

Venture

Image: Rob Tucker, supplied by Venture Taranaki Trust

TARANAKI Te Puna Umanga

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INSTALLATIONS / SITE ARTISTS FLAGS BY ANGUS WATT

The flags that flutter above WOMAD New Zealand have become an iconic part of the festival.

Award-winning UK visual artist Angus Watt, who designs and creates the flags, has work featured at WOMAD festivals around the world.

“Basically, no two flags are the same,” Angus says.

The elegant creations are made of Japanese silk and each one helps to transform open spaces into spectacular sights.

“The flags are really just great big abstract paintings, painted in the sky, using the wind and the sun.

“I have to think about the aerodynamics of the flags and how they are going to fly.”

Angus says one of the key elements of the large-scale artworks is the array of colours, from ethereal to daring.

first flags, using fabric he’d cut with a penknife.

Since then he has gone on to create thousands of the decorative silk flags for events across the world, starting with a WOMAD festival in 1997.

He describes the WOMAD flags as having a spectacular yet “simple ability to transform an otherwise empty arenas.”

“They proved to be an irresistible combination of elements in a classic festival environment - music, colour, and movement,” he says.

Angus continues to create flags for WOMAD festivals throughout the globe, saying he has a “zeitgeisty collaboration with WOMADs.” www.anguswatt.net

“The great thing about this fabric is that there are so many in-between colours that don’t have any names.

“The flags get worn and they have a lot of sun – the colours change and I re-use fabrics and reintroduce them with other colours, so you have more control over the level of palette.”

Angus, who comes from a highly artistic family, had the vision for the sea of flags while trucking across South Africa in the early 90s, three years after art school.

A year later, after being further inspired by an exhibition of ceremonial flags from Ghana, Angus created his

Image: Michael Flynn

Image: Dane Scott

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A CURIOUS GAME (AUSTRALIA) A show like no other, where the world of fairy tales and board games collide and the audience become the show!

With the pomp and ceremony of ridiculous rituals and eccentric dance, characters from an over-sized chessboard come to life. A bossy queen, a stupid knight and a pawn with a touch of cunning, conduct an interactive, absurd and humorous game for all ages.

Fri, 7.30pm - 8.15pm, Gables Lawn Sat, 1.15pm - 2pm & 5.15pm - 6pm, Gables Lawn Sun, 12.30pm - 1.15pm & 3.15pm - 4pm, Gables Lawn Look out for the chess board symbol on the map for location details.

GIANT CROSSWORDS Get your brain ticking with this supersized challenge!

The aim of the game is for you to unravel the clues, share your wordsmithing skills, and crack the crosswords.

Made by WOMAD UK, these gigantic games are a perfect way to have a quiet moment at the festival, or to battle your friends and prove who has the sharpest mind.

The crosswords are changed throughout the weekend, so there’s always a fresh clue waiting to be solved.

You can find the giant crosswords to the right of the Gables Stage, by Nova Energy Taste the World.

Image: Amandala

DAVID MERRITT Dubbed the only man to have found a purpose for old National Geographic magazines, David is known for his hand made, beautifully intrinsic poetry books and zines, often made on the street.

David will be selling his original works at WOMAD. Stop by his Jeep and buy a zine or simply watch the creative book making process!

You can find him next to the giant crosswords.

Image: Stuart Page

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PaknnSave SaveNew NewPlymout Plymouthh Pak Supporting W WOMAD Supporting omad2019 2016

Relax & Recharge Join us at the WITT marquee, chill on the bean bags and reboot while your phone charges at at our FREE mobile charging station!

Sponsoring the learners, listeners, and thinkers of the WOMAD World of Words programme.

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INSTALLATIONS / SITE ARTISTS KEI TUA O TE ARAI -BEYOND THE VEIL Renowned projection artist Tim Gruchy teams up with musicians and composers Horomona Horo and Jeremy Mayall to create an ethereal and ever-changing digital artwork, set to a thrilling and unique soundscape.

This delightful work brings to life a tree at the centre of the WOMAD site, creating the perfect showcase of these three artistic minds.

TIM GRUCHY Welsh-born New Zealand-based artist Tim Gruchy has spent more than 30 years exploring interactive multimedia through installation, music and performance.

He has exhibited multimedia works, photography, video, music and performance in Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Holland, Belgium, UK, USA, Japan, France and Thailand.

For this project Tim draws his inspiration from Taranaki’s narrative and Aotearoa’s landscape, while Horomona and Jeremy’s soundscape explores the exquisite sounds of traditional instruments used by Ma-ori, known as taonga puoro, paired with otherworldly electronic textures.

HOROMONA HORO

Show times Fri, 7.15pm - 8.15pm & 9.15pm - 10.15pm Sat, 7.30pm - 8.30pm & 9.30pm - 10.30pm Sun, 7.30pm - 8.45pm & 10pm - 11.15pm

The award-winning artist spent many years being mentored by tohunga (experts) of taonga puoro, and has represented New Zealand music in Europe, Asia, South America and Oceania.

Supported by

JEREMY MAYALL

Horomona is a composer, practitioner and cross genre collaborator, who fuses the traditional instruments of the Māori with a diverse range of cultural and musical forms.

Dr Jeremy Mayall is a composer, producer, performer and multi-sensory artist. He works in music, sound art and multimedia formats with a focus on exploring sound, time, space, the senses and human experience.

CD WALL Appreciate the brilliance and artist potential that can be found in everyday items with our impressive wall made entirely of CDs! Created by local Councillor Murray Chong, the CD wall and its luminescent reflective rainbows makes a return to WOMAD. See it for yourself on the back of the Gables Stage Over 65s seating for seniors.

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APIRANA TAYLOR Interviewed by Warren Smart Apirana Taylor is a nationally and internationally published Ma-ori poet, storyteller, Apirana Taylor playwright, novelist, actor, painter and musician. He travels throughout Aotearoa reading his work and has been invited to many festivals overseas.

World of Words took WOMAD by storm last year, so we’ve brought it back for 2018!

Sat, 1pm, Pinetum Stage

This year’s line-up is filled with a mixture of speakers, interviews, presentations, a poetry slam, and even a book launch.

Rob Suisted is one of New Zealand’s most established and best known photographers. As well as having 16 books under his belt, this award-winning photographer often features in the pages of National Geographic.

The World of Words is a site-wide programme that has been created to provoke thought and encourage people to learn, listen, and participate.

ROB SUISTED

Rob Suisted

Sat, 2pm, Te Paepae Stage

TAME ITI

Supported by

Interviewed by Miriama Kamo Well-known Tu-hoe Ma-ori activist Tame Iti is no stranger to controversy. He grew up in the Urewera area and has been passionately involved in numerous political protests, including protests against the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa.

DAVID MERRITT Interviewed by Virginia Winder

Sat, 4pm, Te Paepae Stage

Renegade wordsmith David Merritt has followed an unconventional path towards becoming one of New Zealand’s most intriguing and beloved poets.

Selling and gifting his unique handmade recycled books on the streets, his poems are tender and arresting, full of love and the trials of life.

Tame Iti

Fri, 7.15pm, Pinetum Stage

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David Merritt

DAME DENISE L’ESTRANGE CORBET Interviewed by Susette Goldsmith As well as being a Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet renowned fashion designer, Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet is also a mother, a published author, an actor, an Ambassador for the IHC Art Awards and Diabetes NZ, and an ardent supporter of New Zealand made products.

RAHIM ALHAJ

Sat, 5.15pm, Pinetum Stage

SHARON ARMSTRONG Interviewed by Hilary Bennet In 2011 Sharon Armstrong logged online and fell in love with a stranger.

She was tricked into trafficking 5 kilos of cocaine. Her new book, which will be launched at WOMAD, is a cautionary tale that details her ordeal.

Sharon Armstrong

Sat, 7.30pm, Pinetum Stage

PAUL CLEAVE Interviewed by Kevin Chapman New Zealand’s multi-award winning crime writer has catapulted into best-selling lists around the world. His nine books have been translated into more than 15 languages and have sold more than a million copies.

Sun, 5pm, Pinetum Stage

WOMAD reserves the right to alter without notice any advertised artist or schedule

Paul Cleave

Rahim AlHaj

Interviewed by Carol Hirschfeld

In 1991 oud master Rahim AlHaj was forced to leave his homeland of Iraq after his political activism against the Saddam Hussein regime.

Since then he has lived in Jordan, Syria, and the US, and has gone on to be nominated for two Grammy Awards for his intricate compositions.

Sun, 6.30pm, Te Paepae Stage

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Apirana Taylor

Pinetum

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Rob Suisted

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Poetry Slam

Pinetum

Sat, 4pm

Tame Iti

Te Paepae

Sat, 5.15pm

Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet

Pinetum

Sat, 7.30pm

Sharon Armstrong

Pinetum

Sun, 3pm

Poetry Slam

Pinetum

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Paul Cleave

Pinetum

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Rahim AlHaj

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POETRY SLAM

WOMAD’s wordsmiths bring their hypnotic rhymes to life in a battle to find the best poet at the festival!

Penny Ashton is New Zealand’s own global comedienne who has been making a splash on the world stage since 2002. She has performed more than 600 solo shows and has sold out from Edinburgh to Adelaide to Edmonton. She has represented both New Zealand in The World Cup of Theatresports in Germany, and Australasia in a Performance Poetry Slam Tournament Tour of the UK.

Expect a celebration of beats, verse, quips and rhythms in this symphony of spoken word.

As a part of the World of Words programme, Poetry Slam will delight with downright epic performers in the spotlight.

WOMAD audience members play an important role in the judges’ scoring - so get along and cheer on this poetic marathon.

THE SLAM SCHEDULE Sat, 3pm, Pinetum Stage Seven festival goers will belt out their best original stanzas in the hope of being crowned the WOMAD Slam Champ. Also up for grabs is two three day VIP WOMAD 2019 tickets!

Poets will be judged on: - Execution - Content - Audience response Sun, 3pm Pinetum Stage The Womad Slam Champ will perform their winning piece, followed by a slam session from our world renowned judges and seasoned slammers Penny Ashton, Matt Harvey and Tusiata Avia! Expect to be surprised and mesmerised by their moments of lyrical genius, their passionate prose and their rhythmic rhymes.

THE JUDGES

Yorkshire bred Matt Harvey now happily calls NZ home. His hilarious poetry has entertained thousands (and one small dog) from Edinburgh to Edmonton to Dunedin. He’s an MC for Auckland’s iconic Poetry Live, a Raw Comedy Quest Finalist and Winner of Best Dressed Man in the Hamilton Fringe.

Matt Harvey

Tusiata Avia is a New ZealandSamoan poet, performer and writer. Her poetry is confrontational, entertaining, raw and lyrical. Tusiata has performed her poetry at festivals all over the world – from Moscow to Jerusalem, from New York to London.

Tusiata Avia

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Penny Ashton

Charity stalls

KUNMING GARDEN

Village of Wellness

Sustainable Village stalls

GATE D BROOKLANDS ENTRANCE No vehicle access

PULL OUT MAP & SCHEDULE

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Carefully pull out this middle section for your own mini pocket guide!

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Le Vent du Nord 1/2

Maisey Rika & Friends 1/2

GABLES STAGE

Dragon 1/1

Anoushka Shankar 1/1

Chico Trujillo 1/2

Spooky Men’s Chorale 1/2

TSB BOWL STAGE

Lemon Bucket Orkestra 1/2

Kamasi Washington 1/1

Maisey Rika & Friends 2/2

Ghada Shbeir 1/2

TODD ENERGY BROOKLANDS STAGE

Jojo Abot 1/2

Hopetoun Brown 1/2

Daymé Arocena 1/2

Blick Bassy 1/2

GABLES STAGE

WOMAD SCHEDULE SATURDAY 17 MARCH 2018 Gates open 11am

Thievery Corporation 1/1

Aldous Harding 1/2

Bixiga 70 1/2

WELCOME

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WOMAD SCHEDULE FRIDAY 16 MARCH 2018 Gates open 4.30pm

Rahim AlHaj Trio 1/2

Nano Stern 1/2

Constantinople & Ablaye Cissoko 1/2

The Slacks 1/1

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Daymé Arocena Workshop

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NOVA ENERGY TASTE THE WORLD

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PINETUM STAGE

Pat Thomas Workshop

Tame Iti World of Words

Rob Suisted World of Words

Lemon Bucket Orkestra Workshop

TE PAEPAE WORKSHOPS

Constantinople

Daymé Arocena

Noura Mint Seymali

Tame Iti

NOVA ENERGY TASTE THE WORLD

Sharon Armstrong World of Words

Denise L’Estrange-Corbet World of Words

Poetry Slam World of Words

Apirana Taylor World of Words

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WOMAD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER WITHOUT NOTICE ANY ADVERTISED ARTIST OR SCHEDULE

Violons Barbares 1/2

Noura Mint Seymali 1/2

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WOMAD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER WITHOUT NOTICE ANY ADVERTISED ARTIST OR SCHEDULE

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Tinariwen 1/1

Ghada Shbeir 2/2

Chico Trujillo 2/2

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Nano Stern 2/2

GABLES STAGE Nano Stern 2/2

Chico Trujillo 2/2

Noura Mint Seymali 2/2

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Lemon Bucket Orkestra Constantinople & Ablaye 2/2 Cissoko 2/2 Constantinople & Ablaye Pat Thomas & Cissoko Kwashibu Area Band 2/2 2/2 Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band Spooky Men’s Chorale 2/2 2/2

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Hopetoun Brown KIDZ2/2 FINALE

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Rahim AlHaj World of Words

Victoria Hanna Workshop

Victoria Hanna Workshop

Azucar Dance Zumba Workshop

Azucar Dance Zumba Workshop

Tom Thum Beatboxing Workshop

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TSB Community Trust Cook Off Winner

TSB Community Trust Cook Off Winner

NOVA ENERGY TASTE THE WORLD

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FESTIVAL SITE MAP 16-18 MARCH 2018 KEY Information Centre First aid TSB cash machines Eftpos Zero Waste TSB

TSB 65+ years viewing areas Accessible viewing Info stands

KIDZONE

Toilets Food Café Free water refills Venture

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WAI Water

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GLOBAL VILLAGE FOOD

Bar Entrance/exit Parent hub

THE LOUNGE Restricted Access

TSB Bach WITT Recharge zone RNZ bag drop Venture

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ARTISTS’ LOUNGE Restricted Access

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GATE C KAIMATA STREET ENTRANCE Accessible carparking

GE ILLA L V FT BA & CRA O L G RT A

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KUNMING GARDEN

Village of Wellness

Sustainable Village stalls

GATE D BROOKLANDS ENTRANCE No vehicle access

MEDIA CENTRE The Gables

GABLES STAGE

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Take a load off at the TSB Bach during WOMAD 2018.

Whether you’re planning to dance, sing or eat your way through WOMAD 2018, no doubt at some point you’ll need a comfortable place to put your feet up.

That’s why we’re bringing you the TSB Bach, where you can take shelter from the weather, reapply your sunscreen or spin to win summer essentials with our prize wheel. It’s our way of making sure you get the most out of the WOMAD 2018 festivities.

You’ll find us next to the Gables Stage, or look for us on the site map inside the WOMAD 2018 festival programme.

To find out more about TSB at WOMAD 2018 visit: tsb.co.nz/about/community-sponsorship/womad-2018

tsb.co.nz

Photo credit: Dane Scott

Footloose to feet up.

CAMPSITE

SECURITY

The WOMAD campsite accommodates thousands of people! To make your stay easy, read up on our camping FAQs for the general, accessible, family and motorhome camp areas.

There is security on site at all times, however, we ask you to be vigilant and please ensure that valuables are locked in your vehicle at all times. WOMAD takes no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property.

TOILETS AND SHOWERS There are facilities across the site:

CAMPING AND PARKING

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If you wish to use your car during your stay it is advisable to park in one of the designated car parks adjacent to the TSB Stadium.

CAMP INFORMATION OFFICE The camp information office is location in the TSB Stadium and is open during festival hours.

CELLPHONE CHARGING There are power sockets available in the TSB Stadium foyer. Phones left there remain the owner’s responsibility.

TSB Stadium, (including accessible facilities) La Mer Stand jockeys changing area Tucson Stand Family Area by Mason Drive General area, in centre of racecourse oval

WASH-UP FACILITIES Wash-up containers are located in the Family Camping and General Camping areas near the temporary toilets/showers. Boiling water, for baby’s bottles etc., may be obtained at the TSB Stadium kitchen.

LEAVING THE CAMPSITE We want the Monday morning mass exodus to run as smoothly as possible! For this reason we’ve extended the pack out time to 10.30am so our campers don’t have to leave in a hurry.

WATER ACCESS There are taps situated throughout the General Camping and at the temporary toilets/ showers and outside the TSB Stadium.

Please note there will be no right turn from gates A or B until 10am on Monday morning.

GENERAL & MOTOR HOME ENTRY POINT

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LIVING LIBRARY DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER

HOW TO BORROW A HUMAN BOOK

The Living Library contains ‘Living Books’ (people on loan), who are taken out by the Reader (person borrowing the Book) for 30 minutes to explore the Book’s topic.

You’ll find the Living Library in the Kunming Garden - head on over to the tent next to the Pagoda to check in. Review the Book titles on offer, chat to the librarians about which Book interests you, and make a time to borrow the Book (for free) for 30 minutes.

This enables Books to tell their stories and their Reader to break stereotypes by challenging prejudices in a positive and often humorous manner.

The library is designed to promote dialogue, reduce discrimination, encourage understanding and widen views on life, in a space set up for interaction through one-on-one conversation.

The Living Library breaks down barriers so that communities can build tolerance and understanding of one another, even if they don’t agree with each other’s chosen way of life.

Please note - if you have made a booking but can no longer make your appointment, you can pass it on to someone else. To do this, simply text the name of the Book to 027 304 2098.

WHEN Bookings: Fri, 5pm - 8pm Loans: Sat & Sun, 12 noon - 6pm WHERE Head to the tent next to the Pagoda in the Kunming Garden

Your booking times are… ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

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BOOK TITLES Here are the Book titles available to loan in this year’s living library:

Future Humans

We are entering into a new age of trust called the distributed trust, a paradigm shift driven by innovative technologies that are rewriting the rules.

To benefit from this radical shift, we must understand the mechanics of navigating a new world.

Unfortunate Son

Abuse, tragic accident, drugs and change.

Love Food Hate Waste

We can do so much more with wasted food, I did and it was almost too successful. So much healthy food going to waste, so many people hungry.

But there is no Archeology in NZ!

How did people come to Aotearoa?

What did they do to make a living here? What changed over time? Ask the Archeologist

The Mad Woman in room 11

I was ready to be a parent. What I wasn’t ready for was, to become the mad woman in room 11.

Futurism

From Tesla to the Block Chain.

AI. Crypto Currencies. the Electric Car revolution. Robotics. Virtual Reality. There is no historical precedent for the times we are in.

Remember? - No

How can we Create World Peace when we carry Blind Prejudice?

Tiny House

Life on Drugs

Brain injury results in many changes & many processes to be worked through. Physical damage is often a part & family situations can change. Can I help?

Living in Auckland is hard for a millennial; caught between the rent trap and the housing crisis.

The appeal of having my own space was what made me decide to build my own Tiny House.

Transforming from Adversity

He grew up in the U.A.E under a regime that robbed him of his citizenship rights from birth, now a futurist, teaching humans how to live in a technology dominated future.

People from different cultures not even noticing each other in the room, until they cleared their ancestors’ fears and traumas.

Using whatever was available, including P ... Where am I now? ...

Sifting to find Hidden Stories of Family History

Let’s sift to find your stories, YOUR family gold.

Prepare for some surprises! Let’s create the most fascinating book in YOUR Living Library.

Coping via the Senses

The ‘POP UP Sensory Room’. Find out more about the seven senses.

An experiment becomes a Way of Life

From events that belong on an “unexplainable shelf”; to finding healing.

Ave Centurian

What has Ancient Rome to do with modern New Zealand? What are the connections between then and now, talk to our centurion.

Failed at Suicide. Succeeded at Life.

Life was a survival course, there was only one way to go – up!

My Journey to Parts Unknown

What if you cannot speak a word of English?

Immigration is a huge journey.

The Life & Times of a Child Psychologist

Do we really know what life is like for some young people today? And are we are ignoring the very people who can make a difference in the future.

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TE PAEPAE Nau mai tau mai te manu taki ata Karangahia nei nga- iwi taketake o te ao E te iti e te rahi kia rarau mai raKi runga o Taranaki maunga ki te ahurei Toi o WOMAD Kei te reo waiata, kei te reo kanikani kei te reo whakatangi Tukuna kia rangona e te taringa e te karu e te ngakau To the indigenous peoples of the world welcome to WOMAD Taranaki.

Settle yourselves amongst us so we can support your songs, your dances your stories.

A feast for our eyes our ears and our hearts.

Wharehoka Wano - WOMAD Iwi Liaison

Image: James Heremaia

Te Paepae is the cultural heartbeat, the meeting house of WOMAD. It is a place to come and experience Ma-ori art and culture, and to meet some of the local people.

With the support of Tui Ora, Te Wa-nanga o Aotearoa and Te Puni Ko-kiri, Te Paepae is bursting at the seams with new activities and experiences for the whole WOMAD wha-nau!

As well as being home to our artist workshops Te Paepae highlights include a reality cultural experience with the 360 degree virtual Po-whiri, temporary stencilled Ta- Moko tattoos, chat sessions with local Kauma-tua (elders), glow poi sessions, weaving classes, mirimiri (massage) sessions and even a new lounge for our WOMAD youth to chillax in!

Operating Hours Fri, 6pm - 11pm Sat, 11am - 11pm Sun, 11am - 11pm

Image: Amandala

GATE C KAIMATA STREET ENTRANCE Accessible carparking

Manaaki Lounge

Te Pae Taumatua

Mirimri zone

TE PAEPAE

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TE PAEPAE MANAAKI LOUNGE

TE PAE TAUMATUA

Got a question on Ma-ori tikanga or Te Reo? Come and chat with local kauma-tua; hear them talk and learn something new in these relaxed sessions, held in the Manaaki Lounge. All ages welcome.

Walk with us and experience a po-whiri (traditional welcome) as if you were there on the marae. Hear the call of the karanga, listen to the whaiko-rero (speeches) and waiata (songs). This 360 degree virtual po-whiri is a cultural experience like no other!

KORERO WITH A KAUMATUA

TAIOHI YOUTH SPACE

VIRTUAL P0WHIRI

Need a space to hang out as a young person? Our evening Manaaki Lounge is for you – chill out area with seating, and Tui Ora kamahi on hand to keep you on track and safely in the groove.

MOKO STENCILS

KAITIAKI ANGELS

Glow poi demonstrations from 8pm - 10.30pm (every half hour). Join in and light up the night!

Spot the fairy folk in Tui Ora tees. They will be roving the site with their wings and wisdom, watching out for young WOMAD wha-nau. Ask them for help if you are a young person stuck in trouble. No problem too big or too small for these youth-friendly guardian angels.

WEAVING Help us weave a WOMAD Tukutuku Pou! Made up of 9 individual panels that together will form a 3 sided rotating triangle, the design will represent the many cultures that WOMAD bring together. Workshops are free but spaces are limited so arrive early to secure a spot. Looking for something to entertain the kids? Bring them along to tamariki weaving hour where they can learn the basics and make their own putiputi (flower).

Make a unique cultural statement. Wear a moko (Ma-ori tattoo) for the day!

GLOW POI

TE WAKA KOKIRI Visit Te Puni Ko- kiri at their mobile whare and learn about the aspirations of Aotearoa’s indigenous culture and the role the Ministry of Ma-ori Development (Te Puni Ko- kiri) plays in supporting their social prosperity.

Success stories about how Iwi, hapu- and wha-nau are succeeding and realising their potential will be on show as well as family orientated activities to keep the tamariki busy! Stop by and say Kia Ora, do some colouring in, grab some fruit, top up on bug spray and sunblock… Te Waka has you covered!

TE PAEPAE SCHEDULE FRIDAY 16 March 2018 WORKSHOPS

5.30pm

MANAAKI LOUNGE Korero with a Kaumatua

6.00pm 6.30pm

Tukutuku pou & weaving demonstrations

7.30pm 8.00pm

9.00pm

6.00pm

7.00pm

Tamariki Time / Weaving for young ones 1/5

7.30pm

Korero with a Kaumatua Glow Poi Virtual Powhiri

9.30pm

10.30pm 11.00pm

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Glow Poi Glow Poi

9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm

Youth Focus Daymé Arocena Workshop

8.00pm 8.30pm

Maisey Rika & Friends Workshop

10.00pm

5.30pm

6.30pm

Spooky Men’s Chorale Workshop

7.00pm

8.30pm

TE PAE TAUMATUA

Glow Poi

10.30pm 11.00pm

TE PAEPAE SCHEDULE SATURDAY 17 March 2018 11.30am

WORKSHOPS

MANAAKI LOUNGE

TE PAE TAUMATUA

12.00pm 12.30pm

12.00pm

Lemon Bucket Orkestra Workshop

1.00pm

12.30pm

Tukutuku pou & weaving demonstrations

1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm

1.00pm

Tamariki Time / Weaving for young ones

Korero with a Kaumatua

Virtual Powhiri

1.30pm 2.00pm

Rob Suisted World of Words

2.30pm

3.00pm

3.00pm

Korero with a Kaumatua

3.30pm

Moko Stencils

4.00pm 4.30pm

5.30pm

Tukutuku pou & weaving demonstrations

Tamariki Time / Weaving for young ones

4.30pm 5.00pm

Korero with a Kaumatua

5.30pm

6.00pm

7.00pm

6.00pm 6.30pm

Pat Thomas Workshop

7.00pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

Youth Focus

8.00pm

Glow Poi Virtual Powhiri

8.30pm 9.00pm

Glow Poi

10.00pm

11.00pm

8.00pm 8.30pm

Glow Poi

Violons Barbares Workshop

9.30pm

10.30pm

3.30pm 4.00pm

Tame Iti World of Words

5.00pm

6.30pm

11.30am

9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm

Youth Focus Glow Poi

Daymé Arocena Workshop

10.30pm 11.00pm

TE PAEPAE SCHEDULE SUNDAY 18 March 2018 11.30am

WORKSHOPS

MANAAKI LOUNGE

TE PAE TAUMATUA

12.00pm 12.30pm

12.00pm

Tom Thum Beatboxing Workshop

1.00pm

12.30pm

Tukutuku pou & weaving demonstrations

1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm

1.00pm

Tamariki Time / Weaving for young ones

Korero with a Kaumatua

Virtual Powhiri

1.30pm 2.00pm

Azucar Dance Zumba Workshop

2.30pm

3.00pm

3.00pm

Korero with a Kaumatua

3.30pm

Moko Stencils

4.00pm 4.30pm

5.30pm

Tukutuku pou & weaving demonstrations

Tamariki Time / Weaving for young ones

4.30pm 5.00pm

Korero with a Kaumatua

5.30pm

6.00pm

6.00pm

6.30pm

6.30pm

Rahim AlHaj World of Words

7.00pm

7.30pm 8.00pm

7.30pm

Youth Focus

Glow Poi Virtual Powhiri

8.30pm

9.30pm

Glow Poi

Glow Poi

11.00pm

9.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm

Youth Focus

10.30pm

8.00pm 8.30pm

Glow Poi

9.00pm

10.00pm

3.30pm 4.00pm

Victoria Hanna Workshop

5.00pm

7.00pm

11.30am

10.30pm 11.00pm

WOMAD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER WITHOUT NOTICE ANY ADVERTISED ARTIST OR SCHEDULE

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THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE SINGING WORKSHOP

ARTISTS WORKSHOPS

Singing like a bloke – for all genders!

Stephen Taberner and his trusted henchmen from the Spooky Men’s Chorale will take you on a gentle, whimsical, boof-ish journey through various major components of the spooky lexicon, including how to grunt with integrity, how to sob like a real man, and how to sounds like a choir of thousands. It will be hugely enjoyable, deeply redemptive, quite loud, and utterly pointless. This session will be fun for all, especially those who haven’t sung for a long time.

MAISEY RIKA & FRIENDS

Maisey Rika shares her journey, transitioning from a traditional kapa haka performer to a contemporary Ma-ori singer-songwriter. Horomona Horo, a master taonga puoro specialist will talk about the foundations of traditional Ma-ori instruments and the different materials used to make such articulate musical pieces. Seth Haapu is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer who will demonstrate techniques he uses to craft his sound. Joining them on stage will be Troy Kingi who has a strong kapa haka background but now is a full time artist and actor. They are fusing their different sound palettes for an experience not to be missed!

Fri, 6.15pm, Te Paepae

DAYMÉ AROCENA

SINGING AND DANCING WORKSHOP Dancing and singing is an integral part of Cuban culture and this workshop will leave you feeling ready to visit Cuba! Join Daymé for some Cuban rhythms, roots and dancing! Learn the dance moves and lyrics to three simple, traditional Cuban songs in Spanish and Yoruba. Everyone is welcome to come and move their body in this workshop, the best way to feel Cuban!

Fri, 10.15pm, Te Paepae

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Fri, 8.15pm, Te Paepae

LEMON BUCKET ORKESTRA Join Lemon Bucket Orkestra workshop for a behind-the-scenes-type look at how they create their uniquely lemon-bucket-ified tunes! They’ll show you how they layer a Russian prison ballad with a Ukrainian polyphonic solstice ritual on top of a south Serbian trubaci dance, and filter it through some American trap and Mexican mariachi to create a song called “Freedom”.

Sat, 12pm, Te Paepae

PAT THOMAS & KWASHIBU AREA BAND ARTIST IN CONVERSATION AND SINGING WORKSHOP

Join Pat for a double bill of storytelling and singing!

Pat Thomas will share stories about the makings of his career and the history of the musical genre high life. Following his storytelling, you’re invited to a singing workshop where Pat will actively teach the crowd to sing parts of songs from the latest Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band’s album, accompanied by percussionist Eric Owusu.

Sat, 6.15pm, Te Paepae

VIOLONS BARBARES Balkan melodies, galloping rhythms and majestic throat singing. From the steppe country of Mongolia Dandarvaanchig Enkhjargal will explain the overtone singing and present his amazing instrument, the Morin Khoor (Horse-Head Fiddle). Bulgarian Dimitar Gougov plays gadulka, an instrument with three melodic and 11 resonant strings! French drummer Fabien Guyot plays everything imaginable to create sound, from African tambourine to salad bowls, pots and seeds... Wonderfully interpreted, their energetic music takes us to vast far-off lands.

World folk, Kazakh blues, electric rock. Wild!

Sat, 8.30pm, Te Paepae

TOM THUM

BEATBOXING WORKSHOP It has been said many times that internationally acclaimed beatboxer, Tom Thum, appears to have not only a symphony orchestra but also a jazz band, DJ, 80s’ synth pop group, and collection of exotic world instruments all residing somewhere in his throat. In this workshop Tom explains the basics of beatboxing 101. He’ll arm you with the powers to annoy everyone you love with abrasive noises!

Bring an open mind, an open mouth, and open ears.

VICTORIA HANNA Dubbed the ‘edgiest’ singer on Israeli airwaves, Victoria Hanna’s singing of the Hebrew alphabet has over 1 million views on YouTube. Raised in an Orthodox family in Jerusalem, Hanna draws from ancient Jewish texts for her creative inspiration. Her debut album consists entirely of ancient Hebrew texts she grew up with and is divided into the two worlds that she explores, voice and speech. In this session Victoria will speak about her creative process.

Sun, 4pm, Te Paepae

Sun, 12pm, Te Paepae

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TASTE THE WORLD WOMAD artists are ready to swap their instruments for cooking utensils and bring their creative talents to the kitchen.

Dishing up some of the most scrumptious recipes from their homelands, festival stars pepper their cooking with exotic flavours, intriguing stories and a large dollop of culture.

Hosted by Jax Hamilton, the Nova Energy Taste the World stage promises to be a sizzling mix of great food and tantalising musical moments to savour. It really is a recipe for success!

Jax Hamilton Image: Alec Kingham

BLICK BASSY JAZZ & ALLOCO Blick Bassy kicks off Nova Energy Taste the World with a sweet and savoury showcase of Cameroon’s culinary delights. Jazz & Alloco is a mouth-watering mix of beans and fried plantains, packed with juicy shrimps and the crispness of celery and carrots.

Fri, 7.15pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

JOJO ABOT RED RED This hearty and rustic tomato stew is good for the soul. Made from black eyed beans, Red Red’s name comes from the combination of red pepper and red palm oil that is used in the cooking process.

This spicy stew is served with fried plantains, and is a lunch time favourite in Ghana.

Fri, 9.15pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

TAME ITI MYSTERY KAI In Ma-ori mythology Tangaroa is the god of the ocean and Rongo is the god of peace and cultivated plants, including the kumara (sweet potato) and yams. Join Tame Iti as he combines some of the best that Tangaroa and Rongo have to offer to create a traditional Ma-ori dish.

Sat, 1pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

NOURA MINT SEYMALI THE BST COUSCOUS! Noura Mint Seymali’s husband and fellow musician Jeich Chighaly takes centre stage to create this delectable chicken couscous from Mauritania.

Sprinkled with cinnamon, filled with chickpeas and paired with the flavours of zesty lemons and dried apricots, this couscous is a year-round hit.

Sat, 3pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

Image: Dane Scott

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DAYMÉ AROCENA CUBAN FRIED RICE Daymé Arocena shares her beloved grandma’s recipe for Cuban fried rice. Created especially for Daymé’s Quinceañera, the special take on the traditional dish is still talked about, more than a decade later.

Featuring a delicious combination of chicken and pork, this fried rice is comfort food at its best.

Sat, 5.15pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

CONSTANTINOPLE SAFFRON RICE & OKRA KHORESH Join Constantinople’s Kiya Tabassian as he guides you through the recipe for this delicious traditional stew. The hero of this tangy and tasty dish is the tender okra – the edible green seed pods known in many English speaking countries as ladies’ fingers.

Sat, 7.30pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

TSB COMMUNITY TRUST COOK-OFF WINNER As a part of WOMAD’s Community Programme, budding young chefs at Taranaki secondary schools cooked up a storm of international culinary creations, competing for a spot in the Nova Energy Taste the World kitchen. Head along to see who won and what the winning dish was. For more on the Community Programme visit page 57.

Sun, 1pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

Image: Dane Scott

LE VENT DU NORD POUDING-CHÔMEUR This classic Canadian treat is said to taste like a cross between sticky toffee pudding, and pancakes with maple syrup. Legend has it this dish was created by female factory workers during the Great Depression. Le Vent Du Nord are bringing their favourite maple syrup for this, so don’t miss out!

Sun, 3pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

NANO STERN CEVICHE On rainy winter days in Chile there’s no better pick me up than a cup of tea and some warm sopaipillas. The Chilean snacks are a delicious, traditional fried pastry made with squash and flour. Since their inception in the 1700s, sopaipillas have become tasty Chilean treats.

Sun, 5pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

BIXIGA 70 BRAZILIAN FISH STEW (MOQUECA) Brazilians have been making moqueca for at least 300 years and Décio Cecci from Bixiga 70 knows the recipe like the back of his hand. This delectable Brazilian fish stew is jam-packed with seafood, coconut milk, tomatoes and a mix of fresh herbs and spices; resulting in a beautiful and distinctive flavour.

Image: Amandala

Sun, 7.30pm, Nova Energy Taste the World

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WOSTORE If you’re looking for something special to take home with you, then the WOStore is the place to be!

This one-stop shop is packed with official festival memorabilia, including a collection of stylish tees, sunhats, tote bags, pod chairs, and artist merchandise.

Our funky WOMAD tees have a cult following and every year we create exciting new designs and colours for all ages and all sizes. Snap up one of our locally printed shirts and wear your WOMAD love on your sleeve for the whole year!

The WOStore is also where you can buy the official WOMAD 2018 CD; a compilation album packed with the best hits of the weekend. This keepsake makes a great companion to the official printed programmes, which are on sale in the WOStore.

PRICE GUIDE

You’ll also find a vast variety of artist merchandise and CDs in the WOStore. Browse the eclectic mix of exciting music and take a risk on buying a CD from a new artist you’ve just discovered. To make it even better, the WOStore is the home of CD signings, so you’ll be able to buy CDs and get them signed in the same place.

$38

Kids and babies tees

$28

Pod chair

$49

WOMAD vintage tees

$15

Official WOMAD CD

$25

Official printed programme $6

Be sure to check out this buzzing space and take home some sweet festival mementos!

Images: Dane Scott

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Men’s and women’s tees

CD & BOOK SIGNING SESSIONS Meet some of your favourite WOMAD artists at the CD signing sessions!

Artists will be signing CDs and merchandise in the WOStore, so why not buy a CD and get it autographed so you can take a slice of WOMAD home.

For updates on the signings please check the daily schedule at the WOStore, as well as the WOMAD Facebook and Twitter pages.

WOMAD New Zealand @womadnz

SATURDAY

FRIDAY TIME

Who

8pm 8pm 9pm 10pm

Bixiga 70 Maisey Rika & Friends The Miltones Le Vent du Nord

Check out the CD & Book Signing scedule outside the WOStore for more session times!

12.45pm 1.45pm 1.45pm 2.45pm 2.45pm 3.30pm 3.45pm 3.45pm 4.45pm 4.45pm 6pm 6.45pm 7pm 8pm 8.15pm 8.50pm 9pm 9pm 10pm

Images: Dane Scott

SUNDAY Violons Barbares Spooky Men’s Chorale Blick Bassy Ghada Shbeir The Slacks Rob Suisted (Book Signing) Chico Trujillo Daymé Arocena Maisey Rika & Friends Constantinople & Ablaye Cissoko Hopetoun Brown Denise L’Estrange Corbet (Book Signing) Nano Stern Jojo Abot Dragon Sharon Armstrong (Book Signing) Lemon Bucket Orkestra Rahim AlHaj Le Vent du Nord

1.45pm 1.45pm 2.45pm 2.45pm 3.45pm 4.45pm 4.45pm 5.45pm 6.30pm 6.45pm 6.45pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 9.30pm 9.45pm

Lemon Bucket Orkestra Nano Stern Constantinople & Ablaye Cissoko My Bubba Rahim AlHaj Spooky Men’s Chorale Black Quartet The Miltones Paul Cleave (Book Signing) Daymé Arocena Hopetoun Brown Chico Trujillo Ghada Shbeir Tinariwen Jamie MacDowell & Tom Thum WOMAD reserves the right to alter without notice any advertised artist or schedule

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KIDZONE

THE TRAVELLING TUATARAS KIDZONE

Welcome to Kidzone. Kids - let your creative spirit fly! As a safe and welcoming environment for families and children up to 12, Kidzone is the place where creativity, stories and entertainment abound. Kidzone has a magical, festival atmosphere and to top it all off its absolutely free!

Children take centre stage in the WOMAD Kidzone with this year’s theme of Things With Wings.

There will be a feast of creation celebrated in song, visual arts, movement, circus, story and performance, all shared through WOMAD Kidzone radio. Kids will develop their performance skills for the Kidzone Parade on Sunday evening.

WHAT’S ON OFFER MĀORI ARTS AND GAMES with KAI (Ki-o-Rahi Akotanga Iho)

KAI will offer an invigorating journey into traditional Ma-ori arts and nga taakaro (games) which reflect Ma-ori values and philosophies. Play koauaua (flute), weave gliders, kites and other treasures, and let them take flight during the peace dance. Hang out and share stories with them during the freestyle sessions.

TARANAKI COMMUNITY CIRCUS COLLECTIVE Come join the circus! Learn the skills and tricks of the circus trade, from aerial silks, juggling, and hooping to balancing and acrobatics. Leave the workshops with a set of juggling balls, fun skills up your sleeve, and a smile as wide as a circus ring. During freestyle sessions, hang out with the circus and practice your tricks.

THE UKULELE INSTITUTE Let your inner Rockstar out with Shane McAlister, who puts the fun back into ukulele. With his faithful puppet band on hand, Shane offers a fun environment to bring ukulele to the world of music and dance.

Strum the uke, blow the kazoo, bash out percussion lines, and sing along to fun and easy songs. Each session will end with a performance which builds up to the Kidzone Parade on Sunday evening.

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The Tuataras ignite the creative spark wherever they go, taking their inspiration from Ma-ori mythology and the natural world to produce extraordinary parade art to wear and dance with in the WOMAD Kidzone Parade. At the Tuataras craft village your children can expect a creative adventure into bucket drumming, crafting and painting parade art.

CAPOEIRA MANDINGA AOTEAROA Capoeira Angola is a cultural martial artform from Brazil. It is a playful game of wit and strategy mixed with acrobatics, percussion, and song.

Join the Capoeira Mandinga Aotearoa crew for a workshop or watch the capoeira players in the roda (circle), accompanied by traditional Afro-Brazilian instruments and songs.

STORIES AND MAGIC MAGICWORKS Come and experience the wonder of magic in the Kidzone at WOMAD. Local magician Josh invites you to be entertained by amazing magic and quirky antics, in a show that is fun for the whole family!

MARTIN BAYNTON Best known for his Jane and The Dragon series, Martin Baynton is an internationally acclaimed writer and illustrator of children’s books. His latest picture book, Dragon Island, deals with the issue of confronting violence in a safe, child-centric way. Martin will be reading from his books here at WOMAD, but is also happy to talk to children, students and parents about their own writing.

THE TRAVELLING TUATARAS STORY-TIME All the way from Rotoehu with their rainbow- coloured suitcases full of storytelling magic, the Travelling Tuataras are legendary fun-makers and performers who have enchanted thousands of children (and the young at heart!) with their unique mixture of storytelling, song and general merry-making.

FACE PAINTING WITH THE MAGICAL MASQUERADE CREW A Kidzone favourite, our face painting team’s imagination explodes, transforming your children into creative creatures, fantasy fairies or menacing monsters. Be in early – there is always a queue!

Image: Rowena Baines

THE KIDZONE PARADE The WOMAD Kidzone parade is back! Your kids will feature in a roaming cornucopia where they can show off their drumming skills, Things with Wings creations, new songs, and circus tricks, trailed by a flock of kites! The parade will assemble at the Gables stage at 5:15pm, and will begin marching at 6pm. The parade ends at 6:30pm. Adults must accompany children during the parade.

IMPORTANT! Kidzone is not a childcare

facility and WOMAD does not accept any responsibility for unattended children. Numbers for some activities will be limited and will be on a first come first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

WOMAD reserves the right to alter without notice any advertised artists or schedule

KIDZONE SCHEDULE SATURDAY 12pm 1pm

STORIES AND MAGIC

MagicWorks

MAORI ARTS AND GAMES

TARANAKI COMMUNITY CIRCUS COLLECTIVE

Games

Roving

Roving

Workshop

CAPOEIRA MANDINGA AOTEAROA

TRAVELLING TUATARAS

THE UKULELE INSTITUTE

Maori Arts

Roving

Parade art workshop Workshop

Bucket drumming workshop

3pm

Roving

5pm

Travelling Tuataaras

1pm 2pm

Workshop

Martin Baynton

12pm

Workshop

2pm

4pm

FACE PAINTING

Demonstration

Bucket drumming workshop

Roving Workshop Maori Arts

Face Painting

4pm 5pm

Workshop

Roving

6pm

6pm WOMAD reserves the right to alter without notice any advertised artists or schedule

KIDZONE SCHEDULE SUNDAY 12pm 1pm

STORIES AND MAGIC

Travelling Tuataaras

MAORI ARTS AND GAMES

TARANAKI COMMUNITY CIRCUS COLLECTIVE

Games

Roving

Roving

2pm 3pm

6pm

CAPOEIRA MANDINGA AOTEAROA

TRAVELLING TUATARAS

MagicWorks

THE UKULELE INSTITUTE

FACE PAINTING

12pm 1pm

Workshop Workshop Roving

4pm 5pm

3pm

Maori Arts

Workshop Workshop

Parade art workshop

Demonstration

Martin Baynton

Bucket drumming workshop Bucket drumming workshop

2pm

Workshop

Face Paining

3pm 4pm 5pm

KIDZ PARADE

6pm

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GLOBAL VILLAGE This bustling hub of WOMAD is a melting pot of delicious flavours, bold colours and funky threads.

Home to more than 50 food and 40 retail stalls, the Global Village is filled with everything you need to eat, drink, and shop your way around the world!

Overflowing with the energy of international markets, the retail area boasts an eclectic collection of treasures – including musical instruments, henna tattooing, and unique trinkets.

The food stalls hail from around the globe and cater to all those WOMAD cravings. Delicious aromas waft through the air, and there are endless options for all types of dietary needs.

Keep an eye out for the boutique stalls, which feature small time traders and niche products, including upcycled speakers, high quality earmuffs for children, and the finest pepper in the world.

Images: Dane Scott

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New Plymouth Govett-Brewster Art Art Gallery Gallery Govett-Brewster Len Lye Lye Centre Centre // Len

Brooklands Zoo Zoo Brooklands

Puke Puke Ariki Ariki

New Zealand’s Zealand’s contemporary contemporary art art New museum museum

Aquatic, reptiles, reptiles, birds, Aquatic, birds, exotic exotic and farmyard farmyard animals animals and

Museum, Museum, library library and and i-SITE i-SITE visitor visitor information information

TSB Festival Festival of of Lights Lights TSB

Magical lights lights and and entertainment entertainment Magical Pukekura Park Park Pukekura

Coastal Walkway Coastal Walkway

12.7km along New Plymouth’s 12.7km along New Plymouth’s foreshore foreshore

Pukekura Pukekura Park Park

52ha 52ha of of lakeside lakeside forest forest and and formal formal gardens gardens

Todd Energy Aquatic Centre Todd Energy Aquatic Centre Indoor and outdoor swimming Indoor and outdoor swimming complex complex

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMME THE PURPOSE Through our partners Todd Energy, The TSB Community Trust and the New Plymouth District Council, our aim is to make WOMAD accessible through workshops, concerts and artist interactions with select communities. This year’s events included song and dance workshops, a cook-off competition for Taranaki secondary school children and a free pop-up concert in New Plymouth’s CBD.

TODD ENERGY COMMUNITY PROGRAMME Todd Energy is a long-term partner of WOMAD and through its valuable support, WOMAD is able to extend its activities beyond the festival into local communities.

This year, Todd Energy brought Australian group the Spooky Men’s Chorale to Kaponga School where they held singing workshops with groups of students, and Chilean singer song-writer Nano Stern conducted workshops with schools in the Ngāti Rahiri area.

NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL COMMUNITY PROGRAMME New Plymouth District Council’s community programme provided an opportunity for the public to experience a free taste of WOMAD prior to the event and for festival artists to get involved at a community level. The free pop-up concert took place at the Puke Ariki landing the Thursday before WOMAD and included festival artists Azucar Zumbar (NZ), A Curious Game (Australia), Nano Stern (Chile) & Spooky Men’s Chorale (Australia).

TSB COMMUNITY TRUST COOK-OFF Each year teams of students from Taranaki secondary schools take part in a cooking competition that takes place at WITT in the week leading up to WOMAD. The students have their dishes judged by celebrity chef and Nova Energy Taste the World host Jax Hamilton. In the 2018 cook-off, students were tested on a range of criteria, including creativity, presentation and more. Eager to see who won? Check out Nova Energy Taste the World on Sunday to catch the winning team making their dish.

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Image: Mark Bellringer Image: Mark Bellringer Nano Stern

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KUNMING GARDEN Nestled behind the Moon Gate is the tranquil Kunming Garden. Gifted to New Plymouth in 2003 from the Mayor of Kunming in China, this garden is transformed into a relaxing hideaway during WOMAD. Follow the meandering path to enjoy refreshments in the stylish chill-out areas, watch a cooking demonstration, or explore stalls that support sustainable lifestyles.

SUSTAINABLE VILLAGE The Sustainable Village is filled with boutique crafts, upcycled clothing and biodegradable products. Discover treasures made from vintage and recycled materials and learn how to incorporate sustainable choices into your home.

VILLAGE OF WELLNESS Revive your body and mind in the Village of Wellness. Treat yourself to a massage, discover mindfulness or enjoy a relaxing facial. The Village of Wellness also features organic skincare products, massage oils and handcrafted incenses, along with oracle card readings and herbal remedies.

NOVA ENERGY TASTE THE WORLD Get up close and personal with WOMAD stars as they showcase delicious culinary delights from their homelands. Hosted by celebrity chef Jax Hamilton.

See pages 48 and 49 for more information.

LIVING LIBRARY The Living Library enables you to book a session with a “Human Book” and discover what’s inside the cover.

See the next page 41 for book titles and details.

WOBAR WOBAR is the place to be for upmarket champagne, fine wines, ciders and snacks! Visit the WOBAR to put your feet up and relax, and if you time it right, you’ll catch a Nova Energy Taste the World session on the stage.

Image: Dane Scott

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ZERO WASTE

WOMAD NZ believes that by protecting our environment now, future generations can also enjoy this beautiful world.

We need your help to achieve that. Everyone involved with WOMAD is encouraged to embrace the festival’s Zero Waste goals and to reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink.

That’s why we are such ardent supporters of zero waste. Zero waste means more space, better air, and a greater soil and water quality for all.

Together we can make our Zero Waste goals a reality!

Programme partner Shell has teamed up with WOMAD to ensure our festival is not only a spectacular celebration of international culture, but also an environmental success.

YOU CAN HELP!

Last year, we stopped an incredible 84 per cent of festival waste from ending up in the landfill, but we want to do more. Our ultimate goal is to become a festival that has zero waste going to the landfill.

All of the food and drink products sold at WOMAD are served in recyclable, reusable or compostable containers. Please visit one of our friendly volunteers at our Zero Waste Stations so we can recycle and compost as much of your waste as possible.

ZERO WASTE IS EASY! There are three types of colour coded bins at WOMAD NZ.

COMPOST

RECYCLE

LANDFILL

Suitable for all food waste, food containers, wooden utensils, and coffee cups.

Suitable for plastic bottles and plastic drinking cups numbered 1-7 within the recycling triangle.

These are all made from compostable cardboard or cardboard-like materials, corn, sugar cane or potato starch.

Aluminium and tin cans.

Although there will be general rubbish bins on-site, please take home with you any non-recyclable materials which you bring into the festival.

Cardboard and paper.

Recycling must be clean – i.e. no traces of food on or inside.

Our amazing team of Zero Waste volunteers are on hand to help if you’re unsure!

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Image: Dane Scott

Our amazing team of Zero Waste volunteers are on hand to help if you’re unsure!

REUSABLE COFFEE CUPS Back by popular demand! As part of the Zero Waste strategy, Shell NZ has designed reusable coffee cups. The cups will not only save on waste, but the funds raised from the sale of these cups will go to the Tiaki te Mauri o Parininihi Trust to help bring Ko-kako back to Taranaki.

Ko-kako were once widespread throughout the lowland forests of Aoteaora, but predation and loss of habitat have taken a heavy toll. They’re famous for their haunting call, like deep ringing bells. Each reusable coffee cup purchase will help the Ko-kako call be heard again. Cups are available for purchase for $7 at all coffee outlets and at the WOStore.

Image courtesy of Puke Ariki.

Image courtesy of Puke Ariki.

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WATER AT WOMAD “Imagine a world without disposable bottles.”

We believe water is a resource that should always be free! We’re also committed to doing out part to reduce the amount of waste that ends up going to landfill.

The good news is, our water fountains are back for WOMAD 2018! You can either buy a reusable WOMAD drink bottle from the WOStore or WAI water stall (located in the Global Villge) for $5, or bring your own (non-glass) water bottle and fill up for free at one of the water fountains.

In the mood for something a bit fancy? Sparkling water and filtered, chilled water is available at our WAI water stall at a cost of $2 per 500mLs. Festival Tip: Look out for the tap images on the WOMAD Map – the black tap shows you where the free water fountains are located and the blue tap is our WAI water stall for premium water options.

Images: Globelet

CARBON CREDITS

We've been offsetting our carbon emissions since 2012 and have contributed to a number of initiatives including tree planting across Australasia and India.

For 2018 we're offsetting our emissions solely in New Zealand and have partnered with Ekos to support the Rarakau Rainforest, located on Ma-ori land in the South Island.

We buy carbon credits with Ekos to offset the festival's carbon footprint; this includes everything from waste, freight, electricity, accommodation, artist and stall holder travel, our merchandise and wristband manufacturing - even the cable ties we use!

Image: Ekos, Rarakau Rainforest

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Your feedback is important to us and it helps to shape our future WOMAD festivals. Each year our team reviews the survey feedback and then sets about making the next festival even better!

To receive our post-festival survey, sign up to the WOMAD mailing list on www.womad.co.nz and we will send you a quick survey in the weeks after the festival.

Everyone who completes the survey will go in the draw to win two three-day passes to WOMAD 2019!

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EZIPAY Did you know you can lay-by your WOMAD tickets?

That’s right – you can pay your three-day tickets off in instalments, choosing the amount, frequency and dates that work in with your budget.

EZIPay will be available in July for WOMAD 2019 – check our website for more information www.womad.nz

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WOMAD TEAM - NGA KAIMAHI BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WOMAD NEW ZEALAND

Charles Wilkinson (Chair), Lynn Bublitz, Glenn Brebner, Mike Large, Chris Lynch, Marie Pearce, Chris Smith, Hemi Sundgren, Katie Wolfe

Events & Operations Director Head of Programming

Event Director & NZ Programme Manager Site Operations Coordinator Site Manager

WOMAD Director of Operations, Real World Holdings

TAFT CEO

Technical Director

Emere Wano Jane James Michaela Blackman Michael A R Keat

Marketing Manager

Cleopatra Wood

Mike Large

Artist Liaison Manager

Whitney Wilson

Chris Smith

Artist Liaison Transport & Logistics

Paula Henderson

Leigh Gatward-Cook

Bar, Catering and Services Manager

Lara Toyne

Campsite Manager

Dave Hare

FOH / Gate Services

David Liggett

Global Village Manager

Jacqui Rye

Graphic Designer

Ché Rogers

Head of Security

Teresa Patu

Iwi Liaison Kidzone Manager

Wharehoka Wano Peter Heard

Living Library Manager

Diane Bellamy

Corporate Coordinator

Helen Ivess

Publicist

Lisa Paris

Site Design

Doug Bird

Volunteer Manager

Tetsu Garnett

WOStore Manager

Fran Bateman

Zero Waste Manager

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Suzanne Porter

Leo Murray

A BIG THANKS FROM WOMAD NZ! MIHI NUI NO WOMAD AOTEAROA WOMAD NZ WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING The hundreds of dedicated volunteers who help keep the site operational: back stage crew, artist minders, MCs and translators, site and campsite builders, teams in the Information Centre and city hosts, Global Village, WOStore, Kidzone, Zero Waste, Te Paepae, Living Library and Media Centre.

WOMAD NZ gratefully acknowledges the support and co-operation of the WOMADelaide Foundation, Arts Projects Australia and WOMAD Ltd for the management of international touring.

And last, but by no means least, to all the WOMAD partners, funders, sponsors, ticket buyers, stallholders, and general supporters, a massive thank you! Without your support, WOMAD NZ would not be possible!

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SITE INFO ALCOHOL BYO alcohol is not permitted on site and, if found, will be confiscated. Stringent bag checks will be conducted. Licensed bars will be operating on site for the duration of the event. EFTPOS facilities are available at all bars. Non-alcoholic drinks are allowed on to the site, but please remember no glass!

ANIMALS ON SITE No animals are permitted on site except disability assist dogs.

ATMS/CASHPOINT/EFTPOS A cash machine will be operating from the Information Centre and EFTPOS facilities are available at the WOMAD store and at the bars. For your own convenience we advise you to bring cash.

ENTRANCES

Sun, 11am – 11.30pm (first performance starts at midday).

LOST AND FOUND BELONGINGS The Information Centre is the place to take found property and to enquire about lost items. The camp manager’s office at the TSB Stadium will handle property lost and found at the campgrounds. All items found are held for seven days after the festival and can be collected from the TAFT office which is located on the corner of Brougham & Powderham Sts, New Plymouth. Phone 06 759 8412 between 9am-5pm, or email info@womad.co.nz. After seven days all items will be donated to local charity.

LOST OR FOUND CHILDREN The Information Centre is the place to look. We recommend that children have their parents/ caregivers mobile phone number written on their arm or wristband. Please arrange with your children at the beginning of the festival to meet at the Information Centre if you are separated. For any lost or found children please contact the Information Centre.

The four entrances to the festival are:

NOISE COMPLAINTS

GATE C - Kaimata St GATE D - Brooklands Drive GATE E – Dell Lake GATE F – Racecourse festival entry gate

All noise complaints must be registered with the New Plymouth District Council. Ph 759 6060.

FIRST AID St. Johns Ambulance is always on site.

You will find them located near Gate D (Brooklands Park Drive entrance).

PASS OUTS You may leave the venue and come back if you wish to, however youth ticket holders are not allowed to enter the venue after 7pm.

PUKEKURA PARK LIGHTS

Festival goers may bring food into the festival site. Please remember, no glass.

A Light Trail from the Bowl of Brooklands to the Main Gates of Pukekura park will be on to ensure safe passage for WOMAD visitors from the CBD through to WOMAD from 8.30pm-12.30am.

GATE SALES

SEATING

FOOD

You must pre-purchase your WOMAD ticket to get festival access. There won’t be gate sales available, however, tickets can be purchased at a ticket outlet, by phone (0800 TICKET), or online through our website tickets.womad.co.nz

Camping, sand and pod chairs are permitted into the WOMAD site, however any chair with a seat more than 10cm off the ground must only be used on the side of stages.

GLASS

Please respect New Plymouth District Council’s smokefree parks policy and refrain from smoking within the venue.

No glass allowed on the festival site!

HOURS Fri, 4.30pm – midnight (first performance starts at 6.00pm) Sat, 11am – 11.45pm (first performance starts at midday).

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SMOKEFREE VENUE

TAXIS A temporary taxi stand will operate throughout the festival. The pick-up point will be the bottom of Brooklands Park Drive/

Brooklands Road entrance to the festival.

THE LAKE No swimming in the lake. Any person who enters the lake will have their wristband cut off and will be removed from the festival.

TOILETS Toilet blocks are located near the Racecourse and Brooklands entrances, adjacent to the Global Village retail area, and in the Kunming Garden.

WATER The WOMAD site features a number of water refill stations that provide free access to water. Either BYO your own non-glass, empty water bottle or purchase one from the WAI Water stall in the food court. Check the WOMAD map for locations.

WOMAD STORE Visit the WOMAD store for WOMAD merchandise including programmes, t-shirts, artist CDs, drink bottles, pod chairs, torches, caps and much more. EFTPOS facilities are available here.

ZERO WASTE Please respect this beautiful venue by staying out of the gardens and using the Zero Waste stations.

is WOMAD Information Centre to Gate C: Kaimata St. The Golf Carts will leave every half hour.

PARKING - RACECOURSE Access to Racecourse is via Gate B: Coronation Avenue. There is limited seating and shade available.

The pickup and drop off area is at the top of the Racecourse track by the VIP Carpark. The Parking Wardens will assist you park your vehicle.

RACECOURSE GOLF CARTS The inbound route is Racecourse (top of the walking track) to WOMAD Information Centre. The outbound route is WOMAD Information Centre to Racecourse.

The Golf Carts will leave every half hour.

GOLF CARTS Due to limited availability and capacity of Golf Carts we can only take up to FOUR passengers at a time. You may experience waiting times therefore if you are able to walk unassisted we encourage you to do so. Mobility scooters are no longer available for bookings during the festival.

During the festival contact the WOMAD Information Centre for assistance or queries.

HEARING IMPAIRED SUPPORT - COMMUNICATORS

ACCESS INFO

Support for the hearing impaired will be available through the WOMAD Information Centre. To seek assistance contact the WOMAD Information Centre when you are on site at the festival.

ACCESS TO THE SITE

FESTIVAL SITE

We recommend access via Gate C: Kaimata St or Racecourse Carpark via Gate B: Coronation Avenue.

You will need a WOMAD 2018 Accessible Parking Pass to park at either of these entrances. You can be picked up or dropped off at the Gate C: Kaimata St entrance – Parking Wardens will instruct you.

To enter the festival you will need to have your WOMAD 2018 ticket or WOMAD 2018 wristband.

PARKING - KAIMATA ST Access to Kaimata St is from Brooklands Rd. This is the only flat level access to the festival site.There is limited seating and shade available.To park at Kaimata St you require the 2018 WOMAD Accessible Parking Pass.

The Parking Wardens will assist you to park your vehicle.

GATE C: KAIMATA STREET GOLF CARTS

It is important to be aware that half the WOMAD site is on a hillside. We have viewing platforms at the top of the road to the Bowl Stage for wheelchair users. The Brooklands and Gables Stages are fully accessible, however, the Pinetum Corner is very difficult for those with limited mobility.

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS These are located near Gate F, at the Racecourse gate at the end of the main Bowl Stage.

More toilets are located at the top of the site, behind the Global Village Retail Stalls.

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING There are three Accessible viewing platforms connected to the Over 65s stands. These are located at: Gables stage, Brooklands stage, and Bowl stage.

The inbound route is from Gate C: Kaimata St to WOMAD Information Centre. The outbound route

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