Waitakere Christmas Festival 2011

What an amazing success the Waitakere Christmas Festival was this year.. (if I do say myself)

 Here are the very first of a few pics of the festival. Send me more to include in the gallery. Congratulations to all those involved.

Previously: Come along and help us CELEBRATE our 10th Waitakere Christmas Festival -  Saturday 3 December 2011, Parrs Park, Oratia. FREE! 5 - 9 pm.

Waitakere Christmas Festival celebrates 10 years!!
 
This is a very exciting year for the Waitakere Christmas Festival Trust as it plans it's 10th year performance.
 
A very special show is planned and being directed by the very talented John Goudge and we welcome back once again West Aucklands very own Pio Terei who believed in us 10 years ago when he agreed to become our Patron and MC.

The 2011 Waitakere Christmas Festival boasts a fine variety of talented performers, including BlackSandDiva, Tamashii Taiko Drummers, Show West Singers, & the Recliner Rockers,
all hosted by our favorite 'Westie' entertainer .. Pio Terei !!

Alongside our experienced adult artists will be the young stars of Waitakere music & dance. The festival also a truly diverse programme of acts this year boasting some 190 performers or more, including choirs, dance groups, school & community cultural performers, band members, & soloists.
 
This year we are very proud to be working in tandem with Violence Free Waitakere's 'Have a Happy Holiday' promotion and as our charity bucket collection …. so don't forget to bring along those gold coins for the collection.
 
So bring along your picnic baskets and rugs and be prepared to be entertained …

NOTE: Due to new rules set by Auckland Council this event is now alcohol free as well as smoke free.
Please note: The Waitakere Christmas Festival is a free showcase for locals giving our chosen charity the opportunity to fundraise.
 
Favourite Links:
www.violencefreewaitakere.org
 
http://www.johngoudge.com/
 
http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/OurAuckland/News/Pages/waitakerechristmasfestivalacracker.aspx An entertainment extravaganza for the whole family!
 
Waitakere Christmas Festival Trust
PO Box 70-038, Ranui, Waitakere 0612
Auditions: contact John Goudge: (ph) 814 9744.
 
THANKS TO OUR MAJOR FUNDING SUPPORTERS
The Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts - The Trusts Community Foundation - Lion Foundation - Waitakere City Council (2002-2010) & Auckland Council (2010-2011) - Creative Communities.