Southern Amp 2

35 bands and DJs, 12 hours of non-stop live music on 3 separate stages. NZ’s South Island is set to rock and groove once again when the 2nd Southern Amp live music festival blasts into life at Jade Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday 10th November this year. Southern Amp 2 will comprise three separate live stages this year.

The Rock Main Stage will feature 10 acts between 11.00am and 10.30pm:
SHIHAD / EVERMORE / THE BLACK SEEDS / ATLAS / THIRSTY MERC / OPSHOP / dDUB / THE VEILS / DUKES / THE VALVES

The Edge & Ministry Of Sound Stage (located in a huge specially constructed enclosed super-marquee) will feature 12 artists & DJs. Ministry of Sound is the most recognisable dance music brand in the world. MOS Australia will host their own Stage once again this year at Southern Amp 2 featuring some of the best NZ & Australian club acts including:
SCRIBE / CONCORD DAWN with MC TIKI / LADI6 / KID KENOBI & MC SHURESHOCK / JOHN COURSE / GOODWILL / GREG CHURCHILL / TIMMY SCHUMACHER & MC KYLA / DICK JOHNSON / OB1 / YUHEI KUBO / RARE SHOT BLUE

Finally, the third stage is a dedicated Christchurch Music Stage presented by ((Chart)) The Christchurch Music Industry Trust and local radio station RDU98.5FM, it will feature (in no particular order): CHARLIE ASH / HEAVY JONES / GASOLINE COWBOY / THE ENRIGHT HOUSE / TAINTED / FLYING SOLO / THE UNDERCURRENTS / ED MUZIK / THE TIGER TONES / 4MANBOB / BAND THEFT AUTO & ARTISTS of SHE’LL BE RIGHT RECORDS incl members of MUSTARD, TRILLION BAND and more… Google their My Space sites, listen to their music & check some great Christchurch music at SAmp 2.

Southern Amp 2 is a 15+ age restricted event, under 15’s will be required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to gain admittance. Tickets on sale now at all Ticketek and Real Groovy outlets nationwide or online at www.ticketek.co.nz

The initial ticket release from Monday 2nd July will be at a special Earlybird discounted price of just $79.50 until the initial ticket allocation is sold out. Check the Southern Amp website for updates. This is the same price of Southern Amp 2005 tickets so the price has been frozen as a special introductory! General advance sale tickets will be $99.50 on sale from Monday 30th July (all prices exclude booking fees).

Southern Amp 2 kicks off Christchurch’s biggest week of festivities, the annual New Zealand Cup & Show Week where thousands of visitors of all ages flock to the city from around the country, the overall festival atmosphere in Christchurch is at fever pitch.

Get prepared for a great day out on Saturday 10th November 2007 at Jade Stadium in Christchurch including thrill rides, great hospitality in a secure world class venue, and most importantly, with 12 hours of fantastic live music!

Contacts:
Media: Carla Potter: Email to carlabrat@ihug.co.nz
General Event Info: Southern Amp Ltd: Email to info@southernamp.co.nz

Websites:
www.southernamp.co.nz / www.myspace.com/southernamp
www.christchurchmusic.org.nz

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