What's new
Android phone app is coming!
Thanks to the team at App Us an app for Android phones will be available next Wednesday! They said that iPhone users can't be the only ones to have an app for the festival so they are doing what they do best and creating one. You'll be able to download (for free) a map, stage schedules, and blurbs about the artists. THANK YOU App Us we know festival goers are really going to benefit from your generosity! Check out the good hearted team at App Us.
Recent interviews with WOMAD artists
Graham Reid's online magazine website Elsewhere is essential viewing for anyone interested in music, art, culture, and travel. Check out these recent interviews Graham did with WOMAD NZ 2012 artists.
DJ sessions at WOMAD
If DJs spinning world grooves is your thing then you are going to love a new feature at the DanceZone in the evenings! Beats Without Borders features the Jewel School crew from Radio Active in Wellington with special guests Bobby Brazuka, Nick D, and Cian. 9pm - 11.30pm Friday and Saturday at WOMAD!
iPhone app available now
Download the programme, artist descriptions, site map and more! All information apart from Facebook is stored within the application, thus no need for costly internet usage.
Your in-pocket festival guide features:
Site map.
Updates via the in app Facebook page.
Performance schedule.
Artist descriptions.
FAQs.
BUY TICKETS BEFORE 25 FEBRUARY
Everyone who buys a WOMAD ticket before 25 February will go in the draw to win two WOMAD NZ 2012 VIP tickets or a ticket refund and VIP upgrade. So don't delay get your tickets soon and be in to win the ultimate WOMAD experience. Buy now.
STAGE SCHEDULE RELEASED
Check it out now....
SATURDAY SPECIAL DEALS $149 + booking fee
DAY BUS TRIP TO WOMAD FROM PALMERSTON NORTH AND WHANGANUI
Jump on the bus heading to WOMAD (New Plymouth) and enjoy 12 hours of sights, sounds, food and art and craft from around the globe for just $149 + booking fee. Ticket includes return bus fare (Tranzit) from Palmerston North or Whanganui and entry to the festival from noon - midnight on Saturday.
Bus departs Palmerston North i-site at 8am. Collects passengers at Whanganui i-site at 9.15am, arrives at the festival at 11.30am. Return trip departs WOMAD at midnight, arrives at Whanganui i-site at 2am and Palmerston North i-site at 3am. Buy now.
SATURDAY FESTIVAL AND CAMPSITE DEAL
Buy a Saturday ticket to WOMAD and get a pass to the festival's campground for Saturday night - all for just $149 + booking fee. 12 hours of the world's festival and a night in the WOMAD campground - great value! Taranaki has so much to offer .... come on down and check us out! Buy now.
WHAT IS WOMAD?
WOMAD is New Zealand's largest world celebration. WOMAD is a 3-day festival featuring music, art and dance from around the world. WOMAD happens in many countries around the world and in New Zealand/Aotearoa it takes place in one of the most stunning venues in the world - the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, Taranaki - Stevie Nicks described it as one of her two most favourite venues.
It's not uncommon to have three generations of one family at WOMAD as it offers something for everyone. From DJs playing loud and late, to a free Kidzone where young ones get creative and are entertained, through to mini seating grandstands for seniors. WOMAD really is clean, green and safe.
WOMAD is not just about incredible music on six stages. There's always plenty of other options as well...... chill in a marquee and sip cider or coffee while watching some of the performers cook their favourite dishes from their homelands, take in an outdoor film or music workshop, enjoy a warm welcome from the local iwi at Te Pae Pae, or pamper yourself at the Village of Wellness.
Take a few minutes now to explore WOMAD NZ.
WOMAD CHAMPIONS GET VIP TREATMENT
Upgrade your festival experience by becoming a WOMAD Champion. WOMAD Champions will receive these benefits at WOMAD NZ 2012......
- Reserved parking at the racecourse (adjacent to festival).
- Fast entry to the festival via VIP lane at racecourse entrance.
- Access to WOMAD Champions Lounge (restricted access, cash bar and espresso, shade, seating, toilets, viewing platform to Chimney Stage).
- One guest entry pass to WOMAD Champions Lounge.
LIMITED TO FIRST 100
This offer is restricted to the first 100 people to qualify. Access to the WOMAD Champions Lounge will be restricted to Champions and their guests (one guest per Champion). Find out how you can get the VIP treatment at WOMAD NZ 2012.
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS TO 12,000 PEOPLE AT WOMAD NZ
12,000 glossy programmes are distributed at WOMAD NZ - book your advertising space now to reach a captured audience.
| Booking form and rates |  188k pdf file |  149k pdf file |
CHECK OUT THE WOMAD NZ 2012 LINE-UP NOW
DATES FOR WOMAD NZ 2012
The dates for WOMAD New Zealand 2012 are 16, 17, and 18 March. If you want to receive upates, news and special offers via e-newsletter sign up now to receive the e-newsletter. We promise we won't spam you and you can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up now.
SPECIAL DEAL
A discount of 10% off the best available fare applies for travel 9 - 25 March 2012 for online bookings. Booking conditions and instructions for attendees are:
- Each reservation must be made direct with Interislander online at www.interislander.co.nz .
- Simply insert the promo code “xwmd1”on the “payment details” page and click on
“enter” and this will apply the discount. - Space is subject to availability at the time of the booking request.
- The normal conditions of the above fare types apply e.g. Websaver is non refundable ,
Saver Change is 50% refundable and Easy Change is 100% refundable. - Bookings made through our call centre are at regular rates.
You can also follow WOMAD NZ on Facebook and Twitter.
STALL APPLICATIONS
Applications closed on 23 September. Thanks to all of you who applied we appreciate the time and energy you put in to doing this. We'll respond to all applicants by the end of November.
APPLY TO BE AN ARTIST AT WOMAD NZ 2013
Applications for WOMAD New Zealand 2012 have closed. If you would like to submit an application to be considered for other years please use one of the links below, thank you.
WOMAD NZ 2011
The sun shone for WOMAD New Zealand 2011, and exotic sights, sounds and smells engulfed the entire venue as 37,000 people flowed through the gates during the three-day event. Thanks to everyone who: bought tickets; booked a stall; provided sponsorship; volunteered; and hosted out of town guests. We hope you all took away with you some unforgettable memories and discovered some new things you absolutely love.
REVIEWS
Base FM
Dominion Post (PDF)
Herald on Sunday (PDF)
Sunday News (PDF)
Stuff.co.nz
Taranaki Daily News (PDF 2 MB)
Yahoo.com
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