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<title>Gate ticket sales 2019</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2019 21:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[***Pre-bookings and online ticket sales have closed for planning reasons, however gates sales will be available for festival and Sunday breakfast tickets. Friday BBQ ticket sales are closed, no gate sales. *** Gate ticket prices Weekend $97.75 (general), $34.50 (youth) Friday $34.50 (general), $11.50 (youth) Saturday $80.50 (general), $28.75 (youth) Sunday $57.50 (general), $23.00 (youth) … <a href="/gate-ticket-sales/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Gate ticket sales 2019</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>***Pre-bookings and online ticket sales have closed for planning reasons, however gates sales will be available for festival and Sunday breakfast tickets. Friday BBQ ticket sales are closed, no gate sales. ***</p>
<p>Gate ticket prices<br />
Weekend $97.75 (general), $34.50 (youth)<br />
Friday $34.50 (general), $11.50 (youth)<br />
Saturday $80.50 (general), $28.75 (youth)<br />
Sunday $57.50 (general), $23.00 (youth)<br />
GST incl.</p>
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<title>Online ticket sales close Friday, 25 January 2019</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Online ticket sales closeFriday, 25 January 2019 at midnight. This is also your last chance to buy tickets for the Friday Welcome BBQ. When you arrive at Kiwigrass you will be able to buy tickets to the Sunday Breakfast ($10) and Kiwigrass merchandise including stainless steel, double walled, vacuum insulated hot and cold drink bottles … <a href="/online-ticket-sales-close-friday-25-january-2019/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Online ticket sales close Friday, 25 January 2019</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Online ticket sales closeFriday, 25 January 2019 at midnight. This is also your last chance to buy tickets for the Friday Welcome BBQ.</p>
<p>When you arrive at Kiwigrass you will be able to buy tickets to the Sunday Breakfast ($10) and Kiwigrass merchandise including stainless steel, double walled, vacuum insulated hot and cold drink bottles ($30), calico tote bags ($10) and high-quality t-shirts ($30). And don’t forget our amazing raffle! Your $5 ticket gets 5 draws! First prize is a custom made Kiwigrass-branded van der Gaag mandolin. Second is a Paul Trenwith wood practice banjo. Third is a guitar strap and tuner from Keith Macmillan stringed instruments and there will be two fourth place draws for calendar/CD sets from Banjo Babes. We will be able to accept cash and EFTPOS at both venues.</p>
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<title>Planning for your weekend at Kiwigrass 2019</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Aside from your usual camping gear and comfort items (if you’re staying at Narrows), there are some other things we thought we’d encourage you to bring with you to Kiwigrass. The basics: Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen. It’s summer! A raincoat and warm clothes for the evenings. It’s New Zealand! A chair. All our venues have chairs, … <a href="/planning-for-your-weekend-at-kiwigrass/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Planning for your weekend at Kiwigrass 2019</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aside from your usual camping gear and comfort items (if you’re staying at Narrows), there are some other things we thought we’d encourage you to bring with you to Kiwigrass.</p>
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<li>The basics: Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen. It’s summer!</li>
<li>A raincoat and warm clothes for the evenings. It’s New Zealand!</li>
<li>A chair. All our venues have chairs, but it’s always good to have one for the campground jam sessions.</li>
<li>Swim togs and a towel. There’s a pool! NB: children under 18 may not use the pool without supervision of a responsible adult.</li>
<li>Plates and cutlery. Even if you aren’t cooking/preparing your own food at Narrows, you can help us meet our sustainability and waste reduction ambitions by bringing your own plates, cups, drink bottles, and cutlery. Just let the food truck operators know you’ve brought your own container when you order your food or beverages. There are kitchens available for washing up after your meals.</li>
<li>Camp stoves/cooking gear. If you are camping, don’t rely on being able to cook all your meals in the camp kitchens. They are small and bound to get crowded. Be prepared to cook at your camp.</li>
<li>Money! There will be great <a href="/food-at-kiwigrass/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">food and beverages</a> on site. Also, a delightful selection of Kiwigrass schwag to take home as evidence you were there, at the VERY FIRST KIWIGRASS.</li>
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<p>Things you won’t need: Printed tickets! Bring your booking number(s) and some form of ID with your name on it and we will have a packet for you at the door.</p>
<p>You can pick up your packet at Tamahere Hall on Friday, or from the Ticket and Merchandise table at Narrows Park, which will be located near the main concert hall.</p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[We have a program! You can now find your favourite bands and plan your weekend viewing. There are three main concerts featuring our 2019 headline acts and these promise to make memories for everyone. The Welcome concert on Friday night at Tamahere Hall doubles as an album release party for the Lonely Heartstring Band as … <a href="/kiwigrass-program-available/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Kiwigrass 2019 Program Available</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have a program! You can now find your favourite bands and plan your weekend viewing.</p>
<p>There are three main concerts featuring our 2019 headline acts and these promise to make memories for everyone. The Welcome concert on Friday night at Tamahere Hall doubles as an album release party for the Lonely Heartstring Band as they release their new album, <em>Smoke and Ashes</em>, supported by great bluegrass bands from Australia and New Zealand.</p>
<p>The Saturday night showcase concert again features headline acts from the USA, Australia, and NZ, including the family band RhodeWorks who have been rapidly gathering fans on both sides of the Tasman.</p>
<p>The Farewell concert on Sunday is our last opportunity to enjoy and celebrate with our wonderful lineup of bluegrass bands for Kiwigrass 2019.</p>
<p>Also running over the weekend are Blackboard Concerts and walk-up stages where you will hear a variety of performers. Saturday morning is for workshops, while Sunday morning is for Paul Trenwith’s birthday breakfast and a whole lot of Gospel!</p>
<p>Invisible, but built into our program, is time for you to just hang out and jam with friends both new and old, sharing the love of bluegrass music. We’re so excited. We hope you are too, and we look forward to having a pick with all of you!</p>
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<title>Paul’s Birthday Breakfast and Concert 2019</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 02:36:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Mr. Paul Trenwith will be celebrating his birthday on Sunday, 3 February. Join him at 8:30am in Bill’s Concert Hall for a full hot breakfast served up by the Narrows catering crew, followed at 9am with a concert featuring Paul and all his bluegrass friends and family. You’ll enjoy performances by the Hamilton County Bluegrass … <a href="/pauls-birthday-breakfast-and-concert/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Paul’s Birthday Breakfast and Concert 2019</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mr. Paul Trenwith will be celebrating his birthday on Sunday, 3 February. Join him at 8:30am in Bill’s Concert Hall for a full hot breakfast served up by the Narrows catering crew, followed at 9am with a concert featuring Paul and all his bluegrass friends and family. You’ll enjoy performances by the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, The Trenwiths, Molly G and others!</p>
<p>Booking in for breakfast is absolutely necessary. Tickets are only $10, and you can purchase tickets from the Kiwigrass Crew at the festival on Friday and Saturday.</p>
<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Paul-Trenwith.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-931" src="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Paul-Trenwith-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Paul-Trenwith-300x169.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Paul-Trenwith-350x197.jpg 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Paul-Trenwith-768x432.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Paul-Trenwith-1024x576.jpg 1024w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Paul-Trenwith.jpg 1240w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>You do not need to purchase breakfast to enjoy this special concert. Feel free to BYO. All welcome!</p>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 03:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Kiwigrass has scored a scoop with the world launch of the Lonely Heartstrings Band brand new CD Smoke and Ashes at the Kiwigrass kick-off concert on Friday Night. This spectacular concert will begin with all-female bluegrass band Hot Diggity, and local legends Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, followed by concerts by our three international headliners: Nine Mile Creek, … <a href="/kiwigrass-scoop-tamahere/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Kiwigrass scoop @ Tamahere</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-798 size-thumbnail" src="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Smoke-and-ashes-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Smoke-and-ashes-150x150.jpg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Smoke-and-ashes-200x200.jpg 200w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Smoke-and-ashes-100x100.jpg 100w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Smoke-and-ashes.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Kiwigrass has scored a scoop with the world launch of the Lonely Heartstrings Band brand new CD <a href="http://www.lonelyheartstringband.com/gallery"><em>Smoke and Ashes</em></a> at the Kiwigrass kick-off concert on Friday Night.</p>
<p>This spectacular concert will begin with all-female bluegrass band Hot Diggity, and local legends Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, followed by concerts by our three international headliners: Nine Mile Creek, Bluegrass Parkway and of course the Lonely Heartstrings Band.</p>
<figure id="attachment_787" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-787" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-787" src="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190109_111400-400W-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190109_111400-400W-300x169.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190109_111400-400W-350x197.jpg 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190109_111400-400W-768x432.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190109_111400-400W.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-787" class="wp-caption-text">Tamahere Community Hall</figcaption></figure>
<p>This show is generating a lot of local interest so the Friday Night BBQ, kick-off concert, and <em>Smoke and Ashes</em> launch is heading for a bigger venue up the road a little way, at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kyWzLu7CqV72" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tamahere Community Hall</a> at 21 Devine Road.</p>
<p>If you aren’t staying at Narrows, or are already checked in there, you can come straight to Tamahere Community Hall from 2pm onwards for wrist band pick-up and gate ticket sales. There will be no program events at Narrows on Friday.</p>
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<li>Friday accommodation check in: Narrows Park opens 2 pm</li>
<li>Friday Kiwigrass registration and wrist band collections: opens 2pm at Tamahere Community Hall.</li>
<li>Drive time: between Narrows Park and Tamahere Hall: 3 minutes</li>
<li>If you are driving over from Narrows, please consider carpooling, or giving a lift to someone who needs one!</li>
<li>Getting from Narrows Park to Tamahere Community Hall:</li>
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<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tamahere-to-Narrows.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-815 size-medium" src="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tamahere-to-Narrows-229x300.jpg" alt="" width="229" height="300" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tamahere-to-Narrows-229x300.jpg 229w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tamahere-to-Narrows-350x459.jpg 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tamahere-to-Narrows.jpg 551w" sizes="(max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px" /></a></p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Hamilton Daily News ran a lovely article about Kiwigrass and Paul Trenwith recently: Bluegrass Today recently did a profile on The Pipi Pickers where I got to talk about Kiwigrass a bit. We’re hoping they might do a full piece on Kiiwgrass itself at some point as well. Kiwigrass is having a truly international … <a href="/kiwigrass-in-the-news/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Kiwigrass 2019 in the News</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Hamilton Daily News ran a lovely article about Kiwigrass and Paul Trenwith recently:</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kiwigrass-article-in-Hamilton-News-7-Dec-2018-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-736" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kiwigrass-article-in-Hamilton-News-7-Dec-2018-212x300.jpg 212w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kiwigrass-article-in-Hamilton-News-7-Dec-2018-350x495.jpg 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kiwigrass-article-in-Hamilton-News-7-Dec-2018-768x1087.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kiwigrass-article-in-Hamilton-News-7-Dec-2018-724x1024.jpg 724w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kiwigrass-article-in-Hamilton-News-7-Dec-2018-scaled.jpg 1809w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></p>
<p>Bluegrass Today recently did a profile on The Pipi Pickers where I got to talk about Kiwigrass a bit. We’re hoping they might do a full piece on Kiiwgrass itself at some point as well. Kiwigrass is having a truly international reach with people buying tickets from as far as the US, Japan, Australia and the UK!</p>
<p><a href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/bluegrass-beyond-borders-pipis-pickers-bring-bluegrass-down-under/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Bluegrass_Today_Pipis-300x268.png" alt="" width="300" height="268" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-737" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Bluegrass_Today_Pipis-300x268.png 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Bluegrass_Today_Pipis-350x313.png 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Bluegrass_Today_Pipis.png 699w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
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<title>Catering News 2019</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 02:44:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to announce our food truck catering for Kiwigrass! Roam Catering (Hamilton) will be there with an American Southern-style menu: crab corn and shrimp cakes, fried chicken, biscuits and gravy to name just a few of the treats they’ll be bringing. The Hungry Hunter and Greek Souvlaki (New Plymouth) will also be there with a wide … <a href="/catering-news/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Catering News 2019</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re thrilled to announce our food truck catering for Kiwigrass! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/roamcatering/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Roam Catering </a>(Hamilton) will be there with an American Southern-style menu: crab corn and shrimp cakes, fried chicken, biscuits and gravy to name just a few of the treats they’ll be bringing. The Hungry Hunter and Greek Souvlaki (New Plymouth) will also be there with a wide range of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.</p>
<p>Red Cart Coffee (Hamilton) will be there for all your caffeine needs. As will be Hardieboys beverages (Wellington), boutique manufacturer of a range of hand brewed non alcoholic beverages including ginger beer, lime and lemonade. They also do fresh squeezed orange juice and were a big hit at the Wellington Folk Festival this year.</p>
<p>Narrows Park also has camp kitchens for preparation of your own meals, and it’s less than a 10 minute drive to the nearest grocery. Plenty of options for feeding yourself at Kiwigrass!</p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenine Abarbanel]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[“Smoke and Ashes” to be Released Feb 1 From the Lonely Heartstring Band website: After much back and forth, we’ve finally locked in February 1st, 2019 as the release date for our second record, Smoke & Ashes on Rounder Records.  We’re so excited to get this music out into the world as we feel it captures the fresh sound we’ve … <a href="/lonely-heart-string-band-official-album-launch-at-kiwigrass/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Lonely Heartstring Band official album launch at Kiwigrass 2019!</span></a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lhsb-0771.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-686" src="/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lhsb-0771-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lhsb-0771-300x200.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lhsb-0771-350x233.jpg 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lhsb-0771-768x512.jpg 768w, /wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lhsb-0771-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><br />
<em><strong>“Smoke and Ashes” to be Released Feb 1</strong></em></p>
<p>From the Lonely Heartstring Band <a href="http://www.lonelyheartstringband.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>After much back and forth, we’ve finally locked in February 1st, 2019 as the release date for our second record, Smoke & Ashes on Rounder Records. We’re so excited to get this music out into the world as we feel it captures the fresh sound we’ve been working into our performances for the past couple years. Keep an eye out for more news about singles release as well as pre-ordering the album!</p></blockquote>
<p>Expect a party atmosphere on Friday evening at the opening of Kiwigrass as Lonely Heartstring Band officially release their new album, “Smoke and Ashes.” If you saw them play last year, you might be like me, still having their mind-blowing debut album “Deep Water” on infinite repeat. I cannot wait for a new collection of songs from them, and I’m even more excited to see them perform the new songs live!</p>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[Peter Parnham]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Waikato river is not safe for swimming and in any case cannot be accessed from Narrow Park, but the good news is there is a swimming pool (purchase tickets at reception) if it gets hot.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Waikato river is not safe for swimming and in any case cannot be accessed from Narrow Park, but the good news is there is a swimming pool (purchase tickets at reception) if it gets hot.</p>
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