Summer Classic at Mangawhai Tavern

 

The Mangawhai Tavern has grown to become an icon of live music in New Zealand, so it’s only fitting for it to be the host of the inaugural Summer Classic.

Presented by Red Rum Touring and George FM, and kicking off this Waitangi Day (Friday February 6), a stellar international and local lineup of electronic musicians will take the tavern by storm.

One half of Australian supergroup Carmada, LDRU has become a well-known name in the world of electronic music, having made waves over the last two years as a solo artist with his complex beat-driven productions. He takes headline position alongside fellow Aussie Touch Sensitive delivering smooth House music, while bringing up the rear on the local front is hometown hero and proven party-starter P-Money.

Supported by a swathe of local talent including Terace and George FM acts The Beat Mafia and Mike Ross, everything kicks off at 7pm and runs ’til late. Tickets are available from Event Ticketing (eventticketing.co.nz) with

$29.90 earlybird tickets on sale now.

BEATS: DJ P-Money is just one of the many electro talents at the Summer Classic.
 

Tavern timetable Sat Jan 24: Cornerstone Roots and friends return doing what only they can do. $20 presale from the Tavern. Sun Jan 25: Free entry, live music from Gunsmith. Spit roast on the deck. Make it a family day. Fri Feb 6: Summer Classic. Sat Feb 7: Rud Stewart brings the second coming of Rod Stewart with some of the greatest songs in the world of pop and rock music since forever. Sat Feb 14: Probably New Zealand’s most prized possession, Herbs, who started as a bunch of friends in a South Auckland garage in 1979 playing acoustic guitars, earning a place in the NZ Music Hall of Fame in 2012. Catch the essence of their sound when three of the group's long-time members tour as Herbs Acoustic, reviving their much-loved songs in an acoustic format with clear, uncluttered vocals and their unmistakable harmonies. They're coming to Mangawhai Tavern on Valentines Day. Sat Feb 21: Tina Turner Tribute. Amazing look, amazing voice and a repertoire of music from the first lady of rock that will keep you on your feet all night. Dinner & show just $35. ICON: Herbs Acoustic lead singer, Tama Lundon, will get kiwi fans sentimental with old favourites.