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tsSATURDAY 18 May PAGE 7.30pm Gore Country Music Queen Gala Crowning 11

Tuesday 28 May 6.30pm Motorhomers’ Potluck Dinner 11

Wednesday 29 May 1.00pm Jammin’ at the Razza 11 7.00pm Gore Country Music Walkup Concert 12

Thursday 30 MaY 12.00pm Freeze Ya Bits Off School Competition 7 1.00pm Jammin’ at the Razza 117.00pm NZ Country Music Awards 5

Friday 31 may 8.15am MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards Auditions 99.00am MLT Songwriting Seminar & Workshop 1211.00am Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking Auditions 73.00pm Tea at Three with Jenny Mitchell 135.30pm Guitar Magic (MLT Music Roundup) 8 6.00pm Writers in the Round 137.00pm Ladies & Gentlemen of Country Music 136.00pm Ladies Live (MLT Music Roundup) 86.15pm Before The Ride (MLT Music Roundup) 87.30pm Southern Hayride (MLT Music Roundup) 88.00pm Big Band Night (MLT Music Roundup) 88.00pm The Falls Night (MLT Music Roundup) 88.00pm The Warratahs Live 6

Saturday 1 June 8.15am MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards Auditions 99.00am McDonough Contracting Gore Truck Show 1411.00am Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking Auditions 72.00pm McDonough Contracting Gore Truck Parade 142.30pm Freeze Ya Bits Off Finals + Street Party 76.30pm MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards 10 Junior/Intermediate Finals

Sunday 2 June 8.15am MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards Auditions (senior) 91.00pm (approx) MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards 40+ and 60+ Finals 102.00pm (approx) MLT Showcase & Hands of Fame Induction 147.00pm MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards Senior Finals 10

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1. Gore Town & Country Club Stadium Bury Street, Gore

2. St James Theatre Irk Street, Gore

3. Longford Function Centre Hamilton Street, Gore

4. Excelsior Rugby Club Rooms 11 Bury Street, Gore

5. Heartland Hotel Croydon Cnr Waimea Street & SH94

6. Gore District Memorial RSA Bowler Avenue, Gore

7. Howl at the Moon Café Bar Cnr Medway & Main Street

8. Traffers Bar Hokonui Drive, Gore

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9. The Thomas Green Medway Street, Gore

10. The Stable Kitchen 103 Main Street, Gore

11. Hokonui Pavillion, Gore A&P Showgrounds Bury Street, Gore

12. Transport Repairs Yard Falconer Road, Gore

13. Mataura Falls Hotel Main Street, Mataura

Gore Visitor Centre Country music festival hub 16 Hokonui Drive, Gore

Gore Library - Free WIFI

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5 I Signature Event

The NZ Country Music Awards is a gala event where the winners of the MLT NZ Songwriting Award, the APRA Best Country Song and the Recorded Music NZ Best Country Artist are announced.Walk the red carpet, enjoy live performances by the finalists, and entertainment from special guests Southland’s Lachie Hayes, and Luke O’Shea from Australia.

Thursday 30 May I 7.00pmComplimentary pre-show drinks and nibbles I 8.00pm start

St James Theatre, Irk Street, Gore

Admission: $35pp* (pre 30 April) or $45pp* Buy 10 tickets, get one free Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz or St James Theatre, Gore

Ticketholders can join in the after party hosted at the Thomas Green with more live music.

* Booking fee additional

NZ COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

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Brought to you by the NZ Songwriter’s Trust, The Warratahs are celebrating 30 years since their debut album The Only Game in Town. Fond friends of Gore, they were inducted into the NZ Country Music Hands of Fame in 2016. Check out their handprints at the NZ Country Music Hands of Fame Statue in Ordsal Street.

Friday 31 May I 8.00pmThe Thomas Green Public House & Dining Room, Medway Street, Gore

Admission: $50pp* (pre 30 April) or $60pp* Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz or St James Theatre, Gore or The Thomas Green

* Booking fee additional

THE WARRATAHS LIVE

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Literally New Zealand’s coolest busking competition. Buskers compete in freezing temperatures, but making the sacrifice worthwhile is more than $3000 in prize money, including two prizes of $1000 each.

The best buskers are invited to perform at the finals and street party on Saturday afternoon. With outdoor heaters, mulled wine, oysters, and a BBQ available, you’ll be kept toasty.

For more information and to enter visit gorenz.com/events

School competition Main Street, Gore Thursday 30 May I 12.00noon – 1.00pm

AUDITIONS (all other categories)Main Street and Irk Street, GoreFriday 31 May and Saturday 1 June I 11.00am to 1.00pm

finals and street partyMedway Street (outside the Thomas Green)Saturday 1 June I 2.30pmAdmission: free

freeze ya bits off busking

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Mataura Licensing Trust bars and restaurants open their doors to lovers of country music. Pick your favourite band or venue and settle in for the night, or venue hop and catch them all. You choose! There is no cover charge for these events.

Friday 31 May All events are free entryGuitar Magic: Joseph Balfe 5.30pm to 7.30pm I Howl at the Moon, Gore

LADIES LIVE: Jody Direen, Mikaela Dewar & The Cruickshanks 6.00pm to 8.00pm I Heartland Hotel Croydon, Gore Family friendly. Buffet-style meals from 5.00pm

before the ride: Aly Cook & Kelvin Cummings 6.15pm to 7.15pm I Longford Tavern Bar (downstairs), East Gore

southern hayride: Reg McTaggart & Friends: Max McCauley, Brian Kennard, Nick Bourke and special guest Carylann 7.30pm to late I Longford Function Centre (Jessie’s Room), East Gore

big band night: MLT NZ Gold Guitar winners: Arun O’Connor and Molly G 8.00pm to 11.00pm I Traffers Bar, Gore

the falls night: Luke O’Shea (Australia), Phil Doublet and Jenny Mitchell 8.00pm to 11.00pm I Falls Hotel, Mataura

MLT MUSIC ROUNDUP

AUDITIONS:Roam between venues and get a heads up on the stand out performers before the finals.Audition venues: Gore Town & Country Club Stadium, 4 Bury Street Excelsior Rugby Club Rooms, 11 Bury Street Gore District Memorial RSA, Bowler Avenue

All sections Friday 31 May and Saturday 1 June I 8.15am - 5.00pmAdmission: Door sales only (ticket allows entry at all venues) Adults $12, Senior citizens $8, Children 17 years and under FREE

Senior sections only Sunday 2 June I 8.15am - 12noonAdmission: Door sales only. Adults $18, Senior citizens $14 Children 17 years and under $5. Ticket also allows entry to 40 and 60 Plus Finals, MLT Showcase and Hands of Fame induction (see page 14).

9 I The Main Event

Now in its 46th year, this is the event that saw Gore titled ‘NZ Capital of Country Music’. Every year amateur country musicians from all over New Zealand come to Gore to compete for the coveted Gold Guitar title.Watch the auditions or save yourself for the main events – the junior and senior finals. It’s three days of hard core country music.

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FINALS:All finals are held at the Gore Town & Country Club Stadium.Tickets are available from www.iticket.co.nz or the St James Theatre, Gore.

junior and intermediate finalsFeaturing all the intermediate and junior finalists followed by presentation of the Awards. Guest appearance from 2018 Intermediate overall winner Molly Goodeve.

Saturday 1 June I 6.30pm Admission: Adults $38pp* Children 17 years and under $10pp* Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz *Booking fee additional

40 and 60 plus finalsFeaturing all the 40 Plus and 60 Plus age group finalists, followed by presentation of the Awards. Ginny Peters will be inducted into the Hands of Fame at this event (see page 14)

Sunday 2 June I 1.00pm (approx)Admission: Senior sections auditions ticket covers entry to this event

SENIOR finalsThe overall winner receives the coveted Gold Guitar Award and a significant prize package. The evening features all finalists in the senior award categories, playing with backing band Tightazz, followed by the presentation of the category winners and overall title. Guest artist is last year’s winner Arun O’Connor.

Sunday 2 June I 7.00pm Admission: Adults $45pp* Children 17 years and under $10pp* Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz *Booking fee additional

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jammin’ at the RAZZAA laid back event over two days. The line up is likely to be different each day so why not come down twice and catch up with old friends.

Wednesday 29 May I1.00 - 3.30pm Thursday 30 May I1.00 - 3.30pm Gore District Memorial RSA function room

Admission: Free

Gore country music queen gala crowningThe gala crowing evening for the Gore Country Music Queen title, with live music and a guest speaker. The winner will travel to the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2020 as an official representative of the Gore Country Music Club.

Saturday 18 May I7.30pm Longford Function Centre (Jessie’s Room), East Gore

Admission: $20pp* from www.iticket.co.nz or St James Theatre, Gore *Booking fee additional

Complimentary bubbles on arrival and nibbles included. Cash bar available.

motorhomers’ potluck dinnerGore is a motorhome friendly town and it’s popular for campers to park up at the Gore A&P Showgrounds, or the Gore Town & Country Club. It has become tradition for those staying to get together for a potluck dinner during the festival. Musicians are often among them, so it can be quite a social event with a tune or two. All motorhomers welcome. Contact Bevin to find out what you can contribute. Phone 027 644 9909.

Tuesday 28 May I6.30pm Hokonui Pavilion, Gore A&P Showgrounds

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Gore country music club Walkup concertPut your name on the blackboard and wait your turn to perform or come along for a listen. It’s as simple as that at this informal walk up concert. A full band is available ready to back anyone who wants to take part. This event includes a tree planting ceremony acknowledging Gore’s sister city relationship with Tamworth.

Wednesday 29 May I7.00pm Longford Function Centre (Jessie’s Room), East Gore

Admission: Members $5, Non-members $10, Children free (17 years and under) Door sales only, supper included

MLT Songwriting Seminar and workshopNo songwriter should miss this event. Experienced songwriters and guest artists share their knowledge about the craft of songwriting and how to get your music out there.This year’s lineup includes international artist Luke O’Shea and Southland artist Lachie Hayes, along with a representative from the NZ music industry.

Friday 31 May I9.00am - 2.30pmHeartland Hotel Croydon, Gore

Admission: Adults $30, students $15

More information at www.nzsongwriterstrust.co.nz

Guest artist Luke O’Shea

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Tea at three with JennyAn hour of stories, songs and cups of tea with 2017 MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar winner Jenny Mitchell and special guests.

Friday 31 May I 3.00 - 4.00pmThe Stable Kitchen, Gore

Admission: $10, tickets available from www.undertheradar.co.nz

WRITERs in THE ROUNDA relaxed concert in a unique setting with live performances by singer songwriters. This is original music at its best – up close and personal.

Friday 31 May I 6.00 - 8.00pmEastern Southland GalleryAdmission: Free

Ladies and gentlemen of country musicA range of performers play their favourite country classics. Featuring Stephen Hayes, Simon Thompson, Bryan Townley, Chris Chilton, Ron Mitchell, Jack Townley, Brendan Burgess, Bonnie Turner and Jenny Mitchell.

Friday 31 May I7.00 - 9.00pm Gore District Memorial RSA, Gore

Admission: $40pp + booking fee from www.iticket.co.nz St James Theatre & venue.

Ticket includes show and 2 course buffet dinner. Bookings essential.

iHeart Radio will be broadcasting live on Country Nation from the Gore Town and Country Club right through Queens Birthday weekend. Hear live coverage of the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards finals events, and more. Download the iHeart Radio app on your mobile device, and search for the station “Country Nation”.

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McDonough contracting truck showGet up close to the ‘spruced up’ trucks in the morning, with a BBQ, market stalls and entertainment from 9.00am. Then head to Main Street as they parade their way to the prizegiving. Give the signal and they may just toot their horn.Go to Medway Street straight after the parade for more family-friendly entertainment at the Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking finals and Street Party. (See page 7)

Saturday 1 JuneTruck Viewing Transport Repairs Yard, Falconer Road, Gore I from 9.00am

PARADE Main Street, Gore I 2.00pm

prize giving Traffers Pub, Gore I 4.00pm

MLT SHOWCASE and Hands of fame inductionSinger songwriter Ginny Peters is the 2019 Hands of Fame inductee. To date there have been 154 covers of her songs by artists in five countries. She will have her hands cast in concrete during the MLT Showcase, which features a variety of artists.

Sunday 2 June I 2.00pm (approx)Gore Town & Country Club Stadium

Admission: MLT NZ Gold Guitar Award senior sections auditions ticket covers entry to this event (see page 9).

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Accommodation during the festival fills up quickly. For help finding somewhere to stay, contact the Gore Visitor Centre. Phone 03 203 9288

GO STAY

Gore’s eateries cater for all palates and budgets. Some of them will have live music.

GO EAT

The Eastern Southland Gallery is home of the internationally significant John Money Collection, Ralph Hotere Gallery and a diverse programme of exhibitions.

GO SEE

Other major events include the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards (late July) and Southern Field Days (Feb 2020)

COME BACK

Sample ‘Old Hokonui’ whiskey at the Hokonui moonshine Museum, swim or skate at the Gore Multisports Complex, or take a tiger moth flight in Mandeville.

GO DO

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