Tickets go on sale today for the only New Zealand concert by multi-Grammy award winning soul-funk superstars Earth Wind & Fire.
In their first New Zealand concert, Earth Wind & Fire will join iconic Grammy award-winning blues singer/songwriterKebMoto headline a triple bill of international superstars to play aspecial Birthday Bash at the 50th birthday celebrations of the five-day National Jazz Festival in Tauranga in April.
Festival director Arne Herrmann says he is absolutely thrilled to have secured the only New Zealand concerts by Earth Wind and Fire and Keb Mo. "What an awesome way to celebrate this historic milestone for the National Jazz Festival," he says.
A third major international superstar will be announced soon for the 50th Birthday Bash concert.
The Birthday Bash is one of the highlights of the 2012 National Jazz Festival to mark its 50th anniversary.
The anniversary will also be celebrated with a special exhibition and a new concert series featuring more leading international acts. "We really are pulling out all the stops for 2012 and bringing some very exciting musicians to Tauranga."
The 2012 Festival will also include the popular Downtown Tauranga Carnival, the Sebel Trinity Wharf Jazz Riverboat, Jazz Village, the National Youth Jazz Competition and the Hurricane Party. The full line-up and programme for the 50th National Jazz Festival will be announced on Wednesday 7 December.
Tickets for the Birthday Bash featuring Earth Wind & Fire and Keb Mo are on sale from today through Ticketek 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) or www.ticketek.co.nz
