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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>2021 News – Kiwigrass – NZ's own national bluegrass festival</title> <atom:link href="/category/2021-news/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>/</link> <description>11 Feb 2022 – 13 Feb 2022</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:53:03 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-NZ</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2</generator> <image> <url>/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-kiwigrass_logo_dark02-1-32x32.png</url> <title>2021 News – Kiwigrass – NZ's own national bluegrass festival</title> <link>/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Kiwigrass 2022 Announcement</title> <link>/kiwigrass-2022-announcement/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:02:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2021 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=4036</guid> <description><![CDATA[It is hard to believe that after managing a successful Kiwigrass 2021 and the roll outs of vaccine programs in New Zealand and overseas, that we would once again be faced with uncertainty about our ability to put on a festival in 2022. However, things are, if anything, even more uncertain now, emphasised by the … <a href="/kiwigrass-2022-announcement/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Kiwigrass 2022 Announcement</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>It is hard to believe that after managing a successful Kiwigrass 2021 and the roll outs of vaccine programs in New Zealand and overseas, that we would once again be faced with uncertainty about our ability to put on a festival in 2022. However, things are, if anything, even more uncertain now, emphasised by the cancellation of spring and early summer festivals that we are seeing now. Here at Kiwigrass we’ve taken a hard look at what we feel we can and can’t do, and what we feel is most important to preserve during this time. Our conclusion is that it is too risky to attempt to put on a full festival this coming year. </p> <p>At the same time, it is important to us to maintain a “home” for bluegrass music and the people who love it in New Zealand. So Kiwigrass will be on in 2022, just scaled back. This year Kiwigrass will have more emphasis on participation and immersive music experiences, rather than concerts. We will still have a stage for performances by all your favourite New Zealand bluegrass, old time, and bluegrass-adjacent Americana bands. </p> <p>With our smaller size, we also have a new venue, the <strong>Paeroa Racecourse</strong>. This is where Hamsterfest was held last Easter, so we know it is perfect for what we have in mind. And we’ve had to shift the date to<strong> February 11-13</strong>, a week later. We will put out more information about this year’s festival in the coming months.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Peter Madill featured in Stuff</title> <link>/peter-madill-featured-in-stuff/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:26:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2021 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=4026</guid> <description><![CDATA[Kiwigrass stalwart of the Luthier room Peter Madill was featured in a lovely article in Stuff recently. What especially caught our eye was Peter’s choice in attire: Peter made a custom 5-string fiddle, valued at $7000 for the 2022 Kiwigrass Fundraising raffle! You will be able to buy raffle tickets to win the fiddle with … <a href="/peter-madill-featured-in-stuff/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Peter Madill featured in Stuff</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Kiwigrass stalwart of the Luthier room Peter Madill was featured in a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300340605/it-became-an-obsession-how-peter-madill-trained-himself-to-make-guitars-and-became-a-legend-in-the-field" target="_blank">lovely article in Stuff </a>recently. What especially caught our eye was Peter’s choice in attire:</p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300340605/it-became-an-obsession-how-peter-madill-trained-himself-to-make-guitars-and-became-a-legend-in-the-field"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="500" height="296" class="wp-image-4027" style="width: 500px;" src="/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-18-at-7.17.10-PM.png" alt="Peter Madill" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-18-at-7.17.10-PM.png 1356w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-18-at-7.17.10-PM-300x178.png 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-18-at-7.17.10-PM-1024x607.png 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-18-at-7.17.10-PM-768x455.png 768w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-18-at-7.17.10-PM-350x208.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></p> <p>Peter made a custom 5-string fiddle, valued at $7000 for the 2022 Kiwigrass Fundraising raffle! You will be able to buy raffle tickets to win the fiddle with festival tickets go on sale.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Colleen Trenwith 1946-2021</title> <link>/colleen-trenwith-1946-2021/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:46:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2021 News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=4011</guid> <description><![CDATA[New Zealand’s musical world lost an inspiring pioneer who was friend or family to many of us. A founding member of Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, Colleen’s fiddling was world-class and she repeatedly proved it on stages and albums. Our hearts go out to her family and fellow band mates. “No sad farewells / No tear … <a href="/colleen-trenwith-1946-2021/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Colleen Trenwith 1946-2021</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>New Zealand’s musical world lost an inspiring pioneer who was friend or family to many of us. A founding member of Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, Colleen’s fiddling was world-class and she repeatedly proved it on stages and albums. Our hearts go out to her family and fellow band mates. “No sad farewells / No tear dimmed eyes / Where all is love / And the soul never dies.”</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="405" src="/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Collen-T.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4012" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Collen-T.png 540w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Collen-T-300x225.png 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Collen-T-350x263.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" /></figure> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Support of Waipa District Council</title> <link>/support-of-waipa-district-council/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 02:06:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2021 News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=3974</guid> <description><![CDATA[Kiwigrass is indebted to the Waipa District Council who continue to support our little festival via their District Promotion Fund. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful venue available to us!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Kiwigrass is indebted to the Waipa District Council who continue to support our little festival via their District Promotion Fund. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful venue available to us!</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1000" height="1000" src="/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WHOC-Final-Logo-colour-01_webRGB.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1783" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WHOC-Final-Logo-colour-01_webRGB.jpg 1000w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WHOC-Final-Logo-colour-01_webRGB-200x200.jpg 200w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WHOC-Final-Logo-colour-01_webRGB-100x100.jpg 100w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WHOC-Final-Logo-colour-01_webRGB-350x350.jpg 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WHOC-Final-Logo-colour-01_webRGB-150x150.jpg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WHOC-Final-Logo-colour-01_webRGB-300x300.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WHOC-Final-Logo-colour-01_webRGB-768x768.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure> <p></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Kereru Brewing and Kiwigrass</title> <link>/kereru-brewing-and-kiwigrass/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:52:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2021 News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=3967</guid> <description><![CDATA[We are very pleased that Kereru Brewing of Upper Hutt have chosen to support and sponsor Kiwigrass!  Each beer purchase will go to helping support the festival so we can bring you even more music!   Kereru have an astonishingly diverse and delicious range of beers, with varieties for all tastes and occasions.  Gluten free, alcohol free, light … <a href="/kereru-brewing-and-kiwigrass/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Kereru Brewing and Kiwigrass</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>We are very pleased that <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kererubrewing.co.nz/" target="_blank">Kereru Brewing of Upper Hutt</a> have chosen to support and sponsor Kiwigrass! Each beer purchase will go to helping support the festival so we can bring you even more music! </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="262" src="/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kereru-beer-selection-1024x262.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3968" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kereru-beer-selection-1024x262.png 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kereru-beer-selection-300x77.png 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kereru-beer-selection-768x197.png 768w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kereru-beer-selection-1536x394.png 1536w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kereru-beer-selection-2048x525.png 2048w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kereru-beer-selection-350x90.png 350w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p>Kereru have an astonishingly diverse and delicious range of beers, with varieties for all tastes and occasions. Gluten free, alcohol free, light session ales, hop heavy IPAs all the way to heavy dark sipping ales, and everything in between! Kereru beers will be available for purchase at the Don Rowlands Centre. And we’d love for you to go over to their <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kererubrewing.co.nz/" target="_blank">website</a>, and sign up for their mailing list. They are the coolest, nicest people you could ever hope to meet, and trust me, their beers are AMAZING. (I know, because I tasted them all. For you. You’re welcome. You see the lengths I go to?) And they make lovely gift boxes for all occasions! All shippable overseas as well. </p> <p>Let’s all give Kereru Brewing Co. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.kererubrewing.co.nz/contact-us" target="_blank">a warm Kiwigrass welcome and a hearty thank you</a> for sponsoring our little festival and Bluegrass music in New Zealand!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Kiwigrass Covid Prevention Songwriting Contest</title> <link>/kiwigrass-covid-prevention-songwriting-contest/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:39:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2021 News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=3959</guid> <description><![CDATA[Kiwigrass is dedicated to everyone having a healthy and safe festival!  A big part of that is making sure we all do our part to avoid another Covid19 outbreak in New Zealand.  Our policies and recommendations are below.  But we have a more fun way to keep health safety at the forefront of everyone’s minds: … <a href="/kiwigrass-covid-prevention-songwriting-contest/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Kiwigrass Covid Prevention Songwriting Contest</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div class="wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow"> <p>Kiwigrass is dedicated to everyone having a healthy and safe festival! A big part of that is making sure we all do our part to avoid another Covid19 outbreak in New Zealand. Our policies and recommendations are below. But we have a more fun way to keep health safety at the forefront of everyone’s minds:</p> </div></div> <h4 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading">The Kiwigrass Covid Prevention Songwriting Contest! </h4> <p>All songwriters are invited to compete. All you need do is <a href="mailto:jenine@kiwigrass.nz">send in your name</a>, then show up to the Don Rowland’s Center for the evening concert on Saturday to perform your song for the audience. Fabulous prizes to be won! Get those creative juices flowing and help your fellow festival folk stay safe and healthy!</p> <p><strong>The Kiwigrass Commitment to Preventing Covid19</strong></p> <p>Kiwigrass is committed to running a safe festival by following all guidelines in respect of Covid19. We will be working hard to keep you all well by regular cleaning of high touch surfaces, making hand sanitiser available and encouraging great hygiene during the event.<br>You can help by:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>washing your hands frequently for 20 seconds and dry them thoroughly or use hand sanitiser</li><li>sneeze or cough into the crook of your elbow</li><li>avoid touching your face if possible</li><li>encourage your bluegrass buddies to practice great hygiene</li><li>Check in for contact tracing either by scanning the QR code or signing in at the registration desk.</li></ul> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="760" height="410" src="/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/handwashing-hero.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3965" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/handwashing-hero.jpg 760w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/handwashing-hero-300x162.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2021/01/handwashing-hero-350x189.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /></figure> <p>These guidelines are a good idea in general. As many of us who have brought home bugs from festivals know, good hand hygiene and social distancing protect us from more than Covid19! So if your mate goes for the fist or elbow bump instead of the handshake or hug, don’t take it personal, be grateful that they’re looking out for their health and yours!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>2022 Ticket options</title> <link>/2021-ticket-options/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Parnham]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:25:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[2021 News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=3174</guid> <description><![CDATA[Kiwigrass festival Friday – Sunday, 11-13 Feb 2022 Tickets prices include GST. Small service charge for the ticketing agency is added at checkout. Camping is included in the price of your ticket. Facilities at Paeroa Racecourse are fairly basic, but there are showers, toilets, and a shared kitchen. There will be no Camp Kiwigrass this … <a href="/2021-ticket-options/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">2022 Ticket options</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://kiwigrass.simpletix.com/e/58643"></a></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kiwigrass festival </h2> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday – Sunday, 11-13 Feb 2022</h3> <p>Tickets prices include GST. Small service charge for the ticketing agency is added at checkout. Camping is included in the price of your ticket. Facilities at Paeroa Racecourse are fairly basic, but there are showers, toilets, and a shared kitchen. </p> <p>There will be no Camp Kiwigrass this year.</p> <p>You do not need to to print your Kiwigrass tickets out. Of course, it might be good to have a copy on your phone just in case.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Adult online</h3> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Earlybird adult</td><td>Weekend pass</td><td>$50</td></tr><tr><td> Earlybird adult </td><td>Friday</td><td>$15</td></tr><tr><td> Earlybird adult </td><td>Saturday</td><td>$30</td></tr><tr><td> Earlybird adult </td><td>Sunday</td><td>$20</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Prices are GST Inclusive. Service fee added upon checkout</figcaption></figure> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Youth 6 – 18 online</h3> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Earlybird youth</td><td>Weekend pass</td><td>$20</td></tr><tr><td>Earlybird youth </td><td>Friday</td><td>$4</td></tr><tr><td>Earlybird youth </td><td>Saturday</td><td>$10</td></tr><tr><td>Earlybird youth </td><td>Sunday</td><td>$6</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Prices are GST Inclusive. Service fee added upon checkout</figcaption></figure> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Adult at gate</h3> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Adult</td><td>Weekend pass</td><td>$55</td></tr><tr><td>Adult </td><td>Friday</td><td>$20</td></tr><tr><td>Adult </td><td>Saturday</td><td>$35</td></tr><tr><td>Adult </td><td>Sunday</td><td>$25</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Prices are GST Inclusive. Service fee added upon checkout</figcaption></figure> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Youth at gate </h3> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Youth 6 -18 years </td><td>Weekend pass</td><td>$20</td></tr><tr><td>Youth 6 -18 years</td><td>Friday</td><td>$4</td></tr><tr><td>Youth 6 -18 years</td><td>Saturday</td><td>$10</td></tr><tr><td>Youth 6 -18 years </td><td>Sunday</td><td>$6</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Prices are GST Inclusive. Service fee added upon checkout</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accommodation options</h2> <p>Camping at Paeroa Racecourse is included with your ticket, and is very basic. There are toilets, showers, and kitchen facilities available. Paeroa town is nearby for take-aways and groceries. </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>