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Raggamuffin This Saturday in Rotorua
Raggamuffin Is This Saturday February 7th at Rotorua International Stadium!
Our International bands - Ziggy Marley, Eddy Grant, Ali Campbell (UB40), Shaggy, Arrested Development, Inner Circle – touch down in Auckland this week and along with some of the NZ Raggamuffin bands, invited guests and Dilworth Karaka of Herbs (who was involved in the influential welcome for Bob Marley 30 years ago) will attend an official private powhiri hosted by Ngāti Whātua at Auckland’s Museum this Thursday before making their way to Rotorua. The welcome, on the eve of Bob Marley’s birthday and Waitangi Day, will recall the historic powhiri of 1979 that established lasting links between New Zealand, Bob Marley and reggae. The Raggamuffin festival features over nine hours or music, a kidzone, village markets, buskers and performer’s stage, cafes, bars and much more. Below is some vital information for attendees.
Running Order
Main Gate and Gate 3 access into the Village Area: 10:00 am Gate 2 and Grandstand access: 11:00 am Three Houses Down - 12:00 Noon Unity Pacific - 12:50 pm Kora - 1:40 pm Inner Circle - 2:35 pm Arrested Development - 3:45 pm Shaggy - 5:15 pm Ali Campbell - 6:45 pm Eddy Grant - 8:15 pm Ziggy Marley - 9:45 pm What to bring: Sunscreen, sun-hat, blanket, ID for those over 18, smiles and good vibes! What not to bring: Glass, cans, alcohol, chilly bins, umbrellas, deck chairs, professional cameras, weapons or anything that could be used as such, illegal substances, gang patches or colours. Accommodation: For accommodation options please contact Tourism Rotorua -tourism.counter@rdc.govt.nz
Transport: Free buses will be operating for ticket holders - see www.raggamuffin.co.nz for information on bus routes. The free bus stops directly outside the main gate, which is a ticket holder’s entrance.
Public Parking: Westbrook Rugby Fields Car Parks via Malfroy St & Devon St. There will also be a Park and Ride option at Ngongataha Domain with regular bus shuttles to the venue.
For more info: www.raggamuffin.co.nz
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