La De Da - New Year's Eve Music Festival

La De Da is Aotearoa's newest music festival, and the only place to be this New Year's Eve. Partygoers from all over New Zealand will make the pilgrimage to Martinborough, just one hour's drive from central Wellington, for a New Year's experience like no other.

Set amongst Alana Estate's beautiful vineyards, La De Da boasts a massive lineup of the country's finest bands, artists, and DJs, and promises to be one party you just cannot miss!

With such a killer lineup, and ticket prices that scream affordability - La De Da WILL sell out . . . so get in early before it's too late!

La De Da transportation brought to you by Dash Tickets:
www.dashtickets.co.nz/event/q0p36y1fh

Lineup:

Kora

Kora are a 5 piece band with huge live presence - vocal harmonies sailing on a powerhouse rhythm section. Solid musicians, the 4 brothers & Dan, hail from Wellington & Whakatane, Aotearoa (New Zealand).Kora have recently released their first studio album to huge success, and have gained a reputation as one of New Zealand's most popular live Roots and Dub bands.

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Katchafire

Katchafire is New Zealand's Premier Reggae Band. Since 2002 they have recorded three full length albums, a dub remix album and a Live CD. With years of touring under their belt, the band is constantly in huge demand in New Zealand, Hawaii, Australia and around the world.

The Katchafire boys bring a huge stage presence, high energy and sweet rhythms to their live shows, and are a crowd favourite amongst the summer music festival scene.

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Hollie Smith

Staking her reputation on the strength of standout collaborations & with the likes of Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy's Drop, Open Souls & One Million Dollars, Hollie Smith has turned heads with her deep, rich & soulful singing & song writing, which has drawn praise from all who have had the pleasure of hearing her perform.

Hollies' wide range of musical influences are evident throughout as she combines elements of soul, jazz, reggae & r&b in a distinctive manner that vividly illustrates her considerable talents. Hollie has enjoyed a string of chart hits from her three album releases, and is one of New Zealand's leading female vocalists.

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Salmonella Dub

Salmonella Dub began in the summer of 1992/1993 and have been pumping out their roots/ dub/ reggae sound ever since.

Today Salmonella Dub are one of the countries well loved and respected dub acts, with a string of studio albums and chart topping singles.

The band tours NZ regularly and has performed with such international talents as Mad Professor, African Headcharge, Alex Patterson and Infectious Grooves amongst others

www.salmonelladub.com/

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Six60

From their bleak student flat at 660 Castle Street Dunedin, emerged a unique sound which could be described as a fresh Kiwi fusion of roots, reggae, hip hop, dubstep, and drum and bass. A sound, which over the past couple of years has resonated around the country, catching people's attention and creating huge demand.

After releasing their first self-titled EP early last year, Six60 have performed at large-scale festivals such as Rhythm and Vines and Splore, alongside music heavyweights such as; Salmonella Dub, Katchafire, Hollie Smith and Tahuna Breaks, Kora and the Blackseeds.

This year has seen the band consistently sell out shows nationwide promoted only by word of mouth and their ever increasing database. The highlight was selling out the Studio in Auckland with no single at radio, video at TV or album in stores!!!

Six60 are currently writing their highly anticipated debut album, to be release later in 2010 via Universal Music.

Six60 are: Marlon Gerbes, Ji Fraser, Matiu Walters, Chris Mac, Eli Paewai

www.six60.co.nz

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Minuit

Minuit is a 3 piece electronic band from Nelson. They released their first album in 2003, and have a total of five albums released to date.

Minuit has a reputation for bringing an energetic live performance and are is at the forefront of New Zealand's electronic scene.

www.minuit.co.nz

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The Upbeats

Known collectively as The Upbeats, Jeremy Glenn and Dylan Jones have been writing epic genre-redefining drum and bass together for eleven years.

Full-time DJs and producers since early 2004, the duo perform on a regular basis across the globe, run their own recording imprint Non Vogue and have released countless underground hit records on some of the most respected drum and bass labels on the planet.

Three classic full-length albums into their career, at the point where most artists begin to stutter - The Upbeats only continue to go from strength to strength, constantly changing the game in 2010 and beyond.

www.theupbeats.co.nz

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Mt Eden Dubstep

Mt Eden Dubstep is a duo of drum n bass/ Dubstep dj's/ producers based in Auckland.

They have gained a strong following for their innovative live dj sets are enjoying massive success both in NZ and worldwide with their clever productions and remixes.

Mt Eden Dubstep regularly plays to sell out crowds around the country and have gained a huge following.

www.youtube.com/user/MtEdenDnB08

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1814

Since their inception in 2004, northland reggae band, 1814, whose members live in the hill's surrounding the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour, have been busy this past year cementing their name on the local and international reggae scene.

Patu describes the 1814 sound as having an up beat, funky, r'n'b, roots reggae feel to it. If you love skankin, you'll love the live shows, full of energy, up beat grooves, wicked sax and sweet soulful vocals.

Recent sold out shows here and in Australia have put the band in hot demand with offers for further travel overseas.

Debut album, Jah Rydem, recently entered the top 40 and hit number 1 on the Independent Charts, which Patu said, "was a huge surprise and a bit of a buzz for this hard working band from up north".

The name "1814" was taken from the year the Gospel arrived at Oihi, in the Bay Of Islands. Missionary Samuel Marsden, held the first sermon there on Christmas Day, 1814. This is the inspiration behind delivering a message of peace, love and unity to all people throughout the world.

1814 are: Patu Colbert (guitar/vocals); Shaun (drums); Jimmy (bass); Darren Katene (lead vocal); Reuben Heger (sax); Erana Jones (keys), Maihi Pinker and Harmony Tepania (vocals).

www.1814.co.nz/

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The Thomas Oliver Band

TTOB is a Wellington based 5 piece band with a sound which is a culmination of Blues, Rock, Country and Roots music, with inflections of Folk and Alt-Pop.

TTOB are acclaimed for the hugely dynamic live shows, and have developed a loyal following thanks to their tours around New Zealand.

www.myspace.com/thethomasoliverband

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Nick D

Nick D is Auckland based dj, writer, broadcaster, and presenter. He has been in the radio industry for 15 years.Nick's also been on music TV hosted a number of shows on various channels including Max TV, Juice TV, M2 and C4.

Nick has been influential in New Zealand's dance music scene, and is a regular in Auckland's hottest night clubs and party scene.

He currently hosts a breakfast show in George FM and is a presenter on C4.

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Clarke Gayford

Charming, charismatic & creative, Clarke Gayford is a well recognised & respected presenter, MC & all round good guy.

Clark has been at the forefront of television, presenting & hosting events & knows the business inside out.

Clarke is a celebrity jack of all trades & is in his element whether it's presenting, hosting, MCing or DJing.