Sat 4th Feb 2012 . Rippon Vineyard . Lake Wanaka
KORA . ORCHESTRA OF SPHERES
KATCHAFIRE . TRINITYROOTS
THE DATSUNS . AHORIBUZZ
STREET CHANT . DISASTERADIO
LORD ECHO . THE YOOTS
KATCHAFIRE . TRINITYROOTS
THE DATSUNS . AHORIBUZZ
STREET CHANT . DISASTERADIO
LORD ECHO . THE YOOTS
Also featuring Sunshine Sound System, Colour Classic, and MCs KPz & P Digsss
Line Up
Saturday 4th February, 2012
9.30 AM GATES OPEN
11.00 AM MIHI WHAKATAU
11.10 AM THE YOOTS
12.20 PM COLOUR CLASSIC
1.05 PM STREET CHANT
2.10 PM LORD ECHO & HIS MELODIES
3.25 PM KATCHAFIRE
4.45 PM ORCHESTRA OF SPHERES
5.40 PM SUNSHINE SOUND SYSTEM
6.00 PM TRINITYROOTS
7.25 PM AHORIBUZZ
8.50 PM KORA
10.15 PM THE DATSUNS
11.40 PM DISASTERADIO
12.25AM FINISH
And here's a bit more info on the groovers and links to their websites. . .
AHORIBUZZ
AHoriBuzz is the brainchild of the enigmatic Aaron Tokona (Cairo Knife Fight/Weta). Adding in the talents of Riki Gooch (drums), Hori (bass), Jesse Gubb (vocals) and LA Mitchell (vocals and keys), AHoriBuzz delivers an arresting meld of funk, disco and rock that will propel you to the dancefloor.
loop.co.nz
COLOUR CLASSIC
Blending punk-pop, synth rock, and twisted lyrics, these four Wanaka teens have shown they have what it takes to make the music world sit up and take notice. Currently recording their first releases, Colour Classic create unforgettable riffs and melodies that stick with you.
facebook.com
THE DATSUNS
With such awards as Best Live Band, Best Album and Best Group under their belts, The Datsuns cement their place in Kiwi rock history as they release their fifth album. Described as 'devastatingly effective' with a kick-ass live set, Dolf, Phil, Christian and Ben embody all that is rock n roll.
thedatsuns.com
DISASTERADIO
An underground legend, Diasteradio has made a huge impact both at home and overseas. Consisting of just one man, Luke Rowell, Disasteradio is a warped combination of 80s synth pop mixed up with the latest electro sounds of today. With his last album 'Visions' named as the best NZ album of 2007 (Real Groove), the most anticipated album of his career (his first to be released internationally) has been released - Charisma. Get ready to sweat. . .
alowhum.com/disasteradio
KATCHAFIRE
Roots, reggae, harmonies and fire, Katchafire embrace the essence of the festival and uplift the crowd with a mixture of new and pre-loved tunes. Fresh from touring their latest album in the States, we welcome Katchafire on their first ever appearance on the Rippon stage.
katchafire.co.nz
KORA
Returning for their fourth time to the Rippon stage, Kora bring with them an unstoppable selection of new material wrapped in a powerhouse stage performance that defies belief. Enjoy the ride. . .
kora.co.nz
MCs KPz & P Digsss
Sunshine Sound System legends, the multi-talented KPz (aka Killa Puha) and P Digsss (Shapeshifter) make their way down the islands to their fifth Rippon, to co-MC the whole shebang.
LORD ECHO & HIS MELODIES
With the recent release of his debut album, 'Melodies', Lord Echo aka Mike Fabulous (Black Seeds), teams up with the embarrassingly gifted Riki Gooch, Jo Lindsay, Lucien Johnson, Dan Yeabsley, Andy Christiansen, Toby Laing and Jennifer Zea to create afro-disco lushness.
lordecho.bandcamp.com
ORCHESTRA OF SPHERES
Using homemade instruments like the biscuit tin guitar, electric bass carillon and sexomouse marimba, prepare for a cosmic dancing experience like no other. Recently signed to Fire Records in UK, the Spheres have developed a cult-like following in New Zealand performing musically and visually ecstatic live shows. Dance like a freak and rejoice!
orchestraofspheres.bandcamp.com
STREET CHANT
Winning a Tui for 2010 Critic's Choice, Auckland three-piece Street Chant has recently returned from touring their debut album 'Means' in the United States. Emily, Billie and Alex combine passion, irreverence and nuggety drive to create sheer pop-grunge magic.
streetchant.com
SUNSHINE SOUND SYSTEM
The masters of linking the acts on the bill like true heroes, Downtown Brown, KPz and Switch throw down a myriad of beats ranging from reggae, dub, dancehall, funk & soul right through to underground hip-hop, breaks, ragga & jungle. Welcoming back their brother P Digsss, prepare for the mightiness that is SSS.
TRINITYROOTS
The magical sounds of one of Godzone's most-loved bands bless the Rippon stage complete with new material and a new drummer. . . 'beguiling and beautiful...there has never been anything quite like it and yet somehow it sounds like home' - Nick Bollinger
trinityroots.co.nz
THE YOOTS
Hopepa, trombonist of Fat Freddy's Drop, enlists the unparalleled talents of Toby Laing, Mike Fabulous, P.K. Hoskin, the Yeabsley brothers, Craig Poll, Iain Gordon, Lucien Johnson, Will Ricketts, Sam Lindsay, and Adam Tiierina to give birth to The Yoots. Combining calypso-ska, country-soul and heaven, The Yoots capture the essence of Maori waiata in entirely unexpected and delightful ways.
economyrecords.bandcamp.com/
For prior line-ups check out HISTORY
Saturday 4th February, 2012
9.30 AM GATES OPEN
11.00 AM MIHI WHAKATAU
11.10 AM THE YOOTS
12.20 PM COLOUR CLASSIC
1.05 PM STREET CHANT
2.10 PM LORD ECHO & HIS MELODIES
3.25 PM KATCHAFIRE
4.45 PM ORCHESTRA OF SPHERES
5.40 PM SUNSHINE SOUND SYSTEM
6.00 PM TRINITYROOTS
7.25 PM AHORIBUZZ
8.50 PM KORA
10.15 PM THE DATSUNS
11.40 PM DISASTERADIO
12.25AM FINISH
And here's a bit more info on the groovers and links to their websites. . .
AHORIBUZZ
AHoriBuzz is the brainchild of the enigmatic Aaron Tokona (Cairo Knife Fight/Weta). Adding in the talents of Riki Gooch (drums), Hori (bass), Jesse Gubb (vocals) and LA Mitchell (vocals and keys), AHoriBuzz delivers an arresting meld of funk, disco and rock that will propel you to the dancefloor.
loop.co.nz
COLOUR CLASSIC
Blending punk-pop, synth rock, and twisted lyrics, these four Wanaka teens have shown they have what it takes to make the music world sit up and take notice. Currently recording their first releases, Colour Classic create unforgettable riffs and melodies that stick with you.
facebook.com
THE DATSUNS
With such awards as Best Live Band, Best Album and Best Group under their belts, The Datsuns cement their place in Kiwi rock history as they release their fifth album. Described as 'devastatingly effective' with a kick-ass live set, Dolf, Phil, Christian and Ben embody all that is rock n roll.
thedatsuns.com
DISASTERADIO
An underground legend, Diasteradio has made a huge impact both at home and overseas. Consisting of just one man, Luke Rowell, Disasteradio is a warped combination of 80s synth pop mixed up with the latest electro sounds of today. With his last album 'Visions' named as the best NZ album of 2007 (Real Groove), the most anticipated album of his career (his first to be released internationally) has been released - Charisma. Get ready to sweat. . .
alowhum.com/disasteradio
KATCHAFIRE
Roots, reggae, harmonies and fire, Katchafire embrace the essence of the festival and uplift the crowd with a mixture of new and pre-loved tunes. Fresh from touring their latest album in the States, we welcome Katchafire on their first ever appearance on the Rippon stage.
katchafire.co.nz
KORA
Returning for their fourth time to the Rippon stage, Kora bring with them an unstoppable selection of new material wrapped in a powerhouse stage performance that defies belief. Enjoy the ride. . .
kora.co.nz
MCs KPz & P Digsss
Sunshine Sound System legends, the multi-talented KPz (aka Killa Puha) and P Digsss (Shapeshifter) make their way down the islands to their fifth Rippon, to co-MC the whole shebang.
LORD ECHO & HIS MELODIES
With the recent release of his debut album, 'Melodies', Lord Echo aka Mike Fabulous (Black Seeds), teams up with the embarrassingly gifted Riki Gooch, Jo Lindsay, Lucien Johnson, Dan Yeabsley, Andy Christiansen, Toby Laing and Jennifer Zea to create afro-disco lushness.
lordecho.bandcamp.com
ORCHESTRA OF SPHERES
Using homemade instruments like the biscuit tin guitar, electric bass carillon and sexomouse marimba, prepare for a cosmic dancing experience like no other. Recently signed to Fire Records in UK, the Spheres have developed a cult-like following in New Zealand performing musically and visually ecstatic live shows. Dance like a freak and rejoice!
orchestraofspheres.bandcamp.com
STREET CHANT
Winning a Tui for 2010 Critic's Choice, Auckland three-piece Street Chant has recently returned from touring their debut album 'Means' in the United States. Emily, Billie and Alex combine passion, irreverence and nuggety drive to create sheer pop-grunge magic.
streetchant.com
SUNSHINE SOUND SYSTEM
The masters of linking the acts on the bill like true heroes, Downtown Brown, KPz and Switch throw down a myriad of beats ranging from reggae, dub, dancehall, funk & soul right through to underground hip-hop, breaks, ragga & jungle. Welcoming back their brother P Digsss, prepare for the mightiness that is SSS.
TRINITYROOTS
The magical sounds of one of Godzone's most-loved bands bless the Rippon stage complete with new material and a new drummer. . . 'beguiling and beautiful...there has never been anything quite like it and yet somehow it sounds like home' - Nick Bollinger
trinityroots.co.nz
THE YOOTS
Hopepa, trombonist of Fat Freddy's Drop, enlists the unparalleled talents of Toby Laing, Mike Fabulous, P.K. Hoskin, the Yeabsley brothers, Craig Poll, Iain Gordon, Lucien Johnson, Will Ricketts, Sam Lindsay, and Adam Tiierina to give birth to The Yoots. Combining calypso-ska, country-soul and heaven, The Yoots capture the essence of Maori waiata in entirely unexpected and delightful ways.
economyrecords.bandcamp.com/
For prior line-ups check out HISTORY