On-site

ON SITE - NGA TOI PUTA

WOMAD is more than just music! There’s plenty more for you to discover on site, so don’t miss these installations, site performances and activations.

TIM GRUCHY - IMAGINABLE

Renowned projection artist Tim Gruchy will transform the Gables building between shows. Using dynamic video mapping techniques a spellbinding transformation of the building will unfold. Colour beauty and form will morph in a visually poetic choreography that will enchant audiences old and new as it weaves it’s magic. Once more the spirit of WOMAD manifests in a fresh new way sure to capture your eye, excite your mind and warm your heart!

SENSORIE

Keep an eye out for the spectacular Lotus Aroha and Pururi Moth, Sensorie stilt dancers who are roving the WOMAD site, stimulating the senses and enlivening the spirit with their vibrant costumes and choreography.

Roving at these times: Fri, 6.15pm - 7.15pm Sat, 2pm -3pm, 6pm - 7pm Sun, 5pm - 6pm

Image: Tim Gruchy

LA CYMBALOBYLETTE (FRANCE)

Cymbalobylette: (noun) from the latin cymbalo, the cymbal and from the greek bylette, the motorcycle without motor.

With a utilitarian look that is reminiscent of agricultural machinery from the roaring twenties, La Cymbalobylette is a hybrid mechanical music machine and real battucada, used to present a lively moving performance that’s a show of both humour and musical ingenuity.

Roving at these times: Fri, 7.20pm • Sat, 1pm, 3pm & 7pm • Sun, 1pm, 3pm & 6pm

FLAGS BY ANGUS WATT

The beautifully distinctive and extraordinary sea of flags made by UK artist Angus Watt have become an iconic visual element at WOMAD festivals around the world.

It’s no secret WOMAD is a family friendly festival, so building on the success of last year, we’re bringing back the Parent Hub, thanks to the Taranaki District Health Board. The Hub offers a place to feed your baby in comfort, information about breastfeeding, immunisation, safe sleep practices and more. There’s also midwives available to discuss any questions you have about your baby, one that’s planned, or on the way! Check the map (pg 34) for the Hub’s location.

TSB BANK CHILL OUT AREA

Make sure you stop by TSB Bank’s Chill Out area on the Gables Lawn. Enter the draw to win one of two Connect Plus everyday accounts loaded with $500 and spin the wheel to win a summer spot prize!

SEATING FOR SENIORS

WOMAD is a festival that appeals to all ages. TSB The Festival caters to the young, the young Bank at heart, and everyone in between. To make the festival experience more enjoyable and accessible, TSB Bank 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 the helpful TSB Bank staff. They volunteer their weekend to make sure things run smoothly so please follow their instructions so everyone has an enjoyable and safe time.

Image: Michelle Hoffmans

RNZ MUSIC CHILLAX

Download the Radio New Zealand App on your phone to take advantage of the free bag storage service! They’ll also have an RNZ media station set up for those wanting to chill out with some headphones and listen to music interviews and performances, or read stories and reviews, including WOMAD artists.

*Please note bags must be collected by 10.30pm each night. Any bags left after this time will be handed in to lost property (located at the Information Centre).

TARANAKI EMBASSY

Venture

TARANAKI

Te Puna Umanga

Look out for the Venture Taranaki stall in front of the zoo food court area. Here you can find out more about our award winning region, try your luck at winning a competition and take away one of our fun origami tour guide planners to help you enjoy and explore the world’s second best region!