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BLOOM Family Festival – First of it’s Kind for New Zealand

Submitted by on October 6, 2011 – 1:56 pm One Comment

There are heaps of fun activities to keep everyone entertained at BLOOM; whether that’s listening to great Kiwi music from artists such as Ladi6, Greg Johnson, Sola Rosa and many more; getting active with the kids at the Funky Fairground or Freestyle Skate Park; take in some Story-Telling; enjoy a workshop with Royal New Zealand Ballet or watching something completely different like The Company of the Lance Jousters!

“There’s fun for everyone at BLOOM; whether that’s getting funky with Baby Loves Disco, getting creative in the Youthtown Big Top Art Tent or watching some of NZ’s best bands!  BLOOM is the perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy those summer vibes with the whole family,” said Francis Hughes, Festival Director.
Fabulous food will be available from BLOOM Farmers Market and Food Court with a cool beer, a chilled wine – or catch up with mates at cocktail hour before taking in the evening’s main stage entertainment featuring top NZ music acts booked by Peter Urlich and DJ Murry Sweet-Pants!

BLOOM Family Festival proudly presents Ladi6, Sola Rosa, Greg Johnson, The Thomas Oliver Band, Dave McArtney and the Pink Flamingos, The Babysitters Circus, The Nukes, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Drummania, The ConRays, Groovadelic Orchestra, Trudy Lile Band, The Lewis McCallum Quartet, Latin Aotearoa, Orquesta Amadeus, Atsushi and the Mini Moisties .. with more line up announcements to come please visit the website www.bloomfamilyfestival.co.nz and follow BLOOM on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Bloomfamilyfestival to stay up to date with the news, views and share the love with your friends.

Greg Johnson Ladi6
Here’s just a taster of all the great things to do at BLOOM ……..

Variety – The Children’s Charity will conduct the star-search with Variety’s Got Talent. To register [email protected]  Variety is the sole official charity of BLOOM Family Festival.

Funky Fairground has a mammoth 13 meter Water Slide, Mini Jeeps, Water Balls, Obstacle course, Maze, Chair-O-Plane, Climbing Wall, Bouncy Castles and more!

Magic Meadow is full of magical fun, entertainment and games from the Toy World Tent, including illustration workshops and the  Story Tellers’ Corner with Brian Falkner, Tim Tipene and many more of NZ’s favourite children’s writers.

‘Youthtown Big Top Art Tent’ – Get creative with Mask making, Crazy hats, Face-painting, Photo booth, dress up, Painting on Perspex, Air-brush tattoos, Lantern making, Umbrella & Sunhat painting, hand-painted flags or Kite making!

Fuse Circus of Wellington presents the Campground Chaos Evening Circus Shows plus Daily Circus Workshops and demos.

Please visit www.iticket.co.nz for info about the great ticket deals and options. e.g. Early-bird weekend family pass is currently $270 for 2 adults and 3 kids, covering all 3-days of entertainment & attractions at BLOOM (except Food, Beverage and Merchandise). Camping is not compulsory but highly recommended to get the best of BLOOM. Campsites from $15 per night! Also great deals for 2 or 1 day Family Passes. One Adult ticket includes one free child (under 13 years old). Booking fees may apply.

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  • TOM DEANE says:

    THis does look pretty awesome – been looking for a proper kids festival for a while!

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