PROGRAMME

Sir James Wilson Memorial Park. Marton

15, 16, 17 January 2021

Message from the Convenor:

If you are a country music fan or just a live music fan, the Marton Country Music Festival is the must-see event of the summer. The festival will be taking place from the 15th to the 17th of January at Sir James Wilson Park in Marton, and this year is set to be the best to date. Currently in its 16th year, the festival has grown from strength to strength and is now one of the most anticipated Country events around New Zealand and a huge event for Marton and the Rangitikei District. The Festival is a non-profit event run for community purposes to encourage and pro-mote Country Music and local artists, as well as family participation. It is an event which is attended by all age groups and ethnicities. The organisers and helpers are all volunteers. It is a top of the line event with a very professional presentation. Over its many years of running people have arrived from all over New Zealand and the world. A very large contingent of Motor Homers, Caravanners and Campers make it a very important event on their calendar for the year. The event brings many people to Marton and the surrounding area. The festival will once again feature a stellar line-up of artists, with this year being a very special New Zealand Showcase line up due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Artists will be coming from the length and breadth of Aotearoa. This year has had its challenges, not the least of them COVID 19 and the resulting lockdown. However this year we are able to bring to you The Marton Country Music Festival 2021 – which is a great chance to experience the strongest voices in the New Zealand Country Music scene and beyond. There’s open mic sessions, singalongs, and more, so bring the kids for some good family and community fun! We do ask that you still be aware of any COVID 19 procedures as you do anywhere else. Most of all have a great weekend and have fun!

John de Burgh

The Marton Country Music Festival committee takes the health, safety, and welfare of our audiences, artists, and all of our staff very seriously. In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreaks across the world, and on the advice of the NZ Ministry of Health we have been implementing some additional health and safety procedures across the Festival as a precaution.

A QR code to enable contact tracing will be available to scan at various areas around the festival. If you do not have the COVID tracer app on your phone you can still manually record your attendance at the gate.

Hand sanitizing stations will be available at various areas around the festival grounds

We ask that those feeling unwell or those who have been asked to self-isolate stay at home and do not attend.

Autographs & notes

• No loud music outside of oval while main concerts are running (we prefer you to

take part in the event)

• The Organisers will not be held responsible for any loss or damage of personal

effects or equipment

• The Organisers will not be held responsible for any illness, accident or injury dur-

ing the weekend

• The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry in to the festival venue

• The Organisers reserve the right to evict any person for misconduct or abusive

behaviour

• No dogs allowed unless with the permission of the organisers – absolutely no

dogs near the food areas or music arena.

• Dogs must be under control at all times

• Please use rubbish bins provided and keep the grounds clean and tidy at all times

• If you observe any untoward behaviour please advise the Registration Tent.

• Alcohol is allowed – no glassware please - No smoking in the marquees or music

arena

• Enjoy yourself and help others to enjoy themselves

Run of Events

Festival Rules

Friday 15th January 2021

9.30am—Walk-Ups begin

5.00pm - Friday Night Showcase Concert

Saturday 16th January 2021

9.30am—Walk-Ups begin

1.00pm—5.00pm—Youth & Invited Guests Concert

5.00pm—late—Saturday Showcase Concert

Sunday 17th January 2021

9.30am—Walk-Ups begin

1.00pm—Finish / Finale

Acknowledgements

The Marton Country Music Festival would like to thank the following organisa-tions, businesses and individuals for their generous sponsorship and assistance with this years event.

GRANTS

A very BIG thank you to the above organisations for their ongoing support of the Marton Country Music Festival.

Sponsors

Gatshack Whanganui

Junction Country Music Club

Marton Christian Society

Dottie Sutherland and Ivan

Owen Collis and Lois Cravino

Marton Pharmacy

Alan and Carol Hessell

Acknowledgements

The Marton Country Music Festival would also like to thank the following organisations, businesses and individuals for their generous sponsorship and assistance with this years event.

Sponsors

We manufacture guitars, Mandolins, Dobro and Irish bouzoukis for those who love high quality in workmanship and sound. Our instruments are handmade and custom built, according to your wishes, the sky is the limit. Despite our competitive prices we always build to your custom design.

Your Guitar or Bouzouki will always be 100% unique and 100% "your very own" Come and visit us at the Marton Country Music Festival 2021.

Sponsors

From NZ made beds Sleepyhead and Sleepmaker, lounge suites,

occasional furniture, rugs, giftware, canvas prints, Lazboy and Nordic Gallery stockists, the perfect destination for all you need to furnish your home.

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PROGRAMME

Friday 15th January 2021

5.00pm—6.00pm Family Affair 6.00pm—10.30pm (approx.) Showcase Concert

Saturday 16th January 20201 Youth & Invited Guests Concert

1.00pm to 5.00pm (approx.)

1. Anna Tukuitoga 11. Rex Wansbrough

2. William Connor 12. Gail Russell

3. Madison Connor 13. Ngarangi Sadlier-Patmore

4. Harvey Connor 14. Terina Sadlier-Patmore

5. Sophie Toyne 15. Rererangi Twaddell

6. Stevie Toyne 16. Lynda Innes

7. Jackson Austin 17. Alan Hessell

8. Lexus Hirst 18. Brianna Anglesey

9. Shamika Hoeta 19. Laura Lowe

10 K4 20. Samantha Hirst

1. Sophie Toyne 9. Clark Reid

2. Ngarangi & Terina Sadlier-Patmore 10. Derek & Lyn Evans

3. Keinan Ngapo 11. Monty Gibbins

4. Florence & Charlotte 12. Marian Burns

5. Renee Strawbridge 13. Reg McTaggart

6. John de Burgh 14. Ainslie Allen

7. Carylann 15. Route 66

8. Joy Sloane

PROGRAMME

Saturday 16th January 2021—SHOWCASE

5.00pm—6.00pm Family Affair Route 66 6.00pm—11.30pm (approx.) Legal Tender Monty Gibbins Roger Tibbs Joy Adams Clark Reid Reg McTaggart Carylann John de Burgh Dennis August Kylie Austin Allan Barron Marian Burns Jaydin Shingleton

BANDS

‘Hand Picked’ - Friday, Saturday Morning and Sunday Colin McMillan (Rhythm); Kevin Tappin (Bass); Robert Katipa (Lead); Allan Dennis (Drums); Joe Martin (Pedal Steel) ‘Hired Gunz’ - Saturday Afternoon and Saturday Evening Derek Evans (Rhythm); Gary Taylor (Bass); Lance Murch (Lead); Robert Antonio (Drums) SOUND Keith Murch and Wayne Rowlands