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THE SUMMER PLAYGROUND SERIES presents Hollie Smith. She is one of NZ’s most predominant female musicians, this diminutive Pakeha, in her twenties, has the voice of “a big black mama from a Southern Baptist choir.”Over the last ten years she has toured internationally with her music and worked on numerous collaborations with other Artists including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Trinity Roots, and Recloose. The 27-year-old performer who is a beloved star in her home country with her chart-topping 2006 single ‘Bathe in the River’ set the stage for the 2007 release of Long Player which was put out on Smith’s own SoundSmith Records label and was promoted and distributed by EMI in New Zealand, which has sold near double platinum there. 

Winehouse Manager Ben Owens says the Summer Playground Series offers locals a welcome alternative to the ‘large concert format’ music line up scene this year.

“We are very fortunate to be able to provide locals and visitors, with a rare opportunity to enjoy some of New Zealands finest music talent in our relaxed, laid back garden setting. There’s a lot on in the summer music scene this year, so we thought let’s create a series that’s appealing to those looking for quality New Zealand music, but with out the crowds, parking nightmare or toilet queues. We have kept the ticket price at a very affordable $45 per gig and all ages are welcome. What better way to spend a lazy Sunday arvo than with a bottle of van Asch Rose, a beautiful Winehouse platter and the very best of Kiwi Music? “

Available from www.eventfinder.co.nz or Quest (Wanaka & Queenstown) and Arrowtown Info Centre.

Location

Gibbston Valley