The Big Night Out

Ascension Wine Estate, the epicentre of entertainment, in Matakana is the place to be this Labour Weekend Sunday.

After a decade of being at the forefront of Matakana’s cultural renaissance, Ascension Wine Estate is hosting a Labour Weekend birthday party that is sure to go off with a bang – and everyone’s invited.

The Big Night Out, to be held on Sunday, October 24, opens at 3.30pm with live music from 4:00pm, the all-time classic film Casablanca showing on the massive outdoor cinema screen from 8:00pm and a fireworks experience to savour from 10:00pm.

The first 1000 tickets are available for just $19.90 each (a discount of 50%) and all remaining tickets can be snapped up for just $39.80. Kids under 14 are welcome at no extra cost, and guests are welcome to pack and bring their own picnic baskets – although these must not include alcohol or glass; wine, beer and softdrinks, as well as wood fired pizzas, will be available for purchase on site.

In keeping with the best traditions of Ascension Wine Estate, organisers have selected a broad range of sparkling musical talents for the birthday celebration, including Auckland blues and rock band The Groove Diggers, Alt-country rock artist and former New Zealand Music Award finalist James RAy, talented local singer songwriter Lou Lou & The Late Show.

Ascension owner Darryl Soljan says “The Big Night Out is our way of saying thanks to everyone who has supported us, paid us a visit, enjoyed our wine, or simply stopped in to enjoy a show. We can’t wait to see the place buzzing on Labour Weekend Sunday.”

Tickets for The Big Night Out go on sale from Monday September 13, and can be purchased from the venue over the counter only or over the web or phone from Ticketmaster (0800 111 999).

Event listed by Darryl Soljan

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