For One Concert Only Hollie Smith And Opshop

With Hawke’s Bay Guest Stars Squawking Magpie, Trinity Hill, Kim Crawford Wines, Wild Rock Wine Company And Diva Bar

Cellarbrate Unites People

Press Release – for immediate distribution

Cellabrate™ is proud to present for one Hawke’s Bay concert on Saturday September 8, 2007, Hollie Smith, OPSHOP with guest stars the fantastic Hawke’s Bay wines from Squawking Magpie, Trinity Hill, Kim Crawford and Wild Rock Wine Company, Diva Bar will feature signature cocktails, refreshing beers and non alcoholic beverages.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday August 8, 2007

Cellarbrate unites people for a one day celebration of music, great Hawke’s Bay wine & food, culture and spring.

Fresh from a 12 million dollar renovation the Hawke’s Bay Opera House plaza and foyer is the natural choice for its importance to the Hawke’s Bay architectural and cultural landscape. The rejuvenation celebrates a beautiful marriage of contemporary and Spanish mission design.

Hastings Street, Hastings will be closed to traffic, as this street is transformed to be apart of the Cellarbrate Hawke’s Bay Opera House venue precinct.

New Zealand music is reveling in the buzz of Hollie Smith and OPSHOP, both possessing different sides of the music coin, they are arguably at the top of the NZ music hit list.

Possibly best know for her soulful 2005 EP and the emotionally charged rendition of “Bathe in the River”, Hollie Smith is Wellington based loved by her country and soon to be an international voice. Recently signed to Blue Note Records and home of Norah Jones, President Bruce Lundvall, said, “You can hear that voice, and you can hear the songs, and you know right away, that is somebody very special.”

“Maybe” has been #1 on the NZ airplay charts for 12 consecutive weeks, making it the biggest song in NZ in the last 4 years. OPSHOP fans will rejoice in the pop righteousness of their new album, Second Hand Planet, a more than accomplished album and a salute to musicians who understand their jobs and believe passionately in the music they are making.

Cellarbrate is m ore than a concert it celebrates the crème de la crème of NZ music, HB wine, its food, art & architecture.

With such stellar musical talent & wines, it is only common sense to share the limelight with the quintessential Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club Big Band, and other rich talent from the region.
Cellarbrate takes initiatives in responsible waste management, energy efficiencies. All-Brite Industries, a recovered materials specialist with 25 years’ experience in the recycling industry, will once again fly the flag and offer our guests recycling options for all waste.
Tickets on sale now from Ticket Direct 0800 4 TICKET (0800 484 2538), www.ticketdirect.co.nz . Also, from Trinity Hill and Kim Crawford Winery.

Cellarbrate, first on the Hawke’s Bay festival event calendar, a unique celebration of all that makes the region buzz.

When: Saturday September 8, 2007 (08.09.07)
Where: Hawke’s Bay Opera House plaza, foyer and Hasting Street, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay
Please note road closures will be in effect on Hastings Street
Entrance: Corner Hastings and Heretaunga Street

Ticket Prices (booking fees apply):
• **VIP Package $65 
• Adults include Cellarbrate glass $44.50 
• Groups 8 or more $40 
• Students 12 – 18 and pensioners $35 
• Kids 12 and under $10 

**VIP Package includes complimentary glass on wine on arrival, exclusive access to VIP lounge and cash bar, a tour of the gorgeous Opera House.

All adult ticket holders will receive a Cellarbrate wine glass. If guests bring their February Cellarbrate glass they will receive a free glass on wine upon arrival.

A Cellarbrate ticket is required for entry.

Families are welcome; a safe and supervised kid’s zone will be located in the Wellesley Hall.

No outside food and beverage, kids are the exception.

Cellarbrate has a zero tolerance to drugs and any form of obnoxious behaviour, no alcohol to minors, don’t drink & drive and we promote fun and consideration for others.

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