MORE FM Winery Tour 2011 Brooke Fraser-Opshop-Midnight Youth

Brooke Fraser, OPSHOP & Midnight Youth complete the line up for the 2011 tour

New Zealand’s favourite songbird Brooke Fraser will headline the MORE FM Winery Tour 2011 summer series along with an all male entourage: chart-topping four-piece band OPSHOP and the popular Auckland rock band, Midnight Youth.

Now in its fifth year, the popularity of the MORE FM Winery Tour has seen the run more than double since its inception in 2007; now 19 shows nationwide. The tour returns to Martinborough’s Alana Estate on Sunday 13th February.

Brooke has already delivered a staggering number of hit singles and radio staples from her first two albums with songs like Better, Shadowfeet, Arithmetic and Deciphering Me. Her latest album Flags, released in October 2010, has just made an impressive debut in charts around the world and at # 1 in NZ, powered by her latest number one single, the irresistible Something In The Water.

OPSHOP’s third studio album Until the End of Time, was released in August 2010 and also debuted at # 1 in the NZ Charts, proving time together has done nothing but enhance the band’s ability at the song writing desk and in the recording studio. And with hits like One Day, Maybe, Waiting Now and Pins & Needles, OPSHOP is sure to be a summer crowd pleaser.

Midnight Youth, who will open all shows, achieved platinum sales for their debut album The Brave Don’t Run and picked up awards for Best Rock Album and Best Group at the 2009 New Zealand Music Awards. The Brave Don't Run has spawned two top 20 hits; All On Our Own and The Letter – both reaching # 1on the New Zealand radio charts, while current single Just For Once is their first new offering off their soon-to-be released sophomore album (2011).

Co-promoter Brent Eccles says the 2011 line up is a great blend of pop, rock & ballads; something for fans of all ages and musical persuasions this summer:

“Alana Estate captures everything about Martinborough that is there to be had. Great wine, food and a warm vibe in a venue that has a longstanding relationship with winery concerts. We are excited to be back to play!”
After such a long time spent away from NZ, Brooke is looking forward to spending some quality time back home.

"For me, the winery tour means celebrating summer in some of the most picturesque locations in NZ with old friends and new whilst enjoying a good drop - I wouldn't miss it!"

Old pal Jason Kerrison of OPSHOP agrees wholeheartedly:

"The winery tour is fantastic opportunity to let loose, play a little music, sip a little vino and sample platters of delish tucker from the rich tapestry that is the New Zealand summer. We're looking forward to catching up for a wonderful festival with some old mates."

Tickets go on sale on Monday 08 November with an Early Bird offer of $55 plus booking fee (ticket only) for the month of November, increasing to $65 plus booking fee from 01 December. One child under the age of 12 will be given free admittance when accompanied by one adult ticket holder. Concert tickets can be purchased via the Winery Tour website www.winerytour.co.nz and Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz.

Be kind to the environment –purchase a bus ticket and leave your car at home. A bus service is on offer from www.tranzit.co.nz / 0800 471 227.

Departing from Wairarapa:
Buses will depart at the following times:
Masterton Tranzit Depot 4.00pm
Masterton Accommodations (on request) 4.00pm
Carterton 4.15pm
Greytown 4.25pm
Featherston 4.15pm

Departing from Martinborough:
(Transfers Only) 3.30pm pick up from accommodation for groups or the Bus Stop on Kitchener Street

Departing from Wellington:
Buses will depart at the following times:
Wellington Railway Station (Platform 9) 3.00pm
Petone Railway Station (Eastern Side) 3.15pm
Melling Railway Station 3.25pm
Upper Hutt Railway Station 3.35pm

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