Raggamuffin is THIS Saturday 23 January at Rotorua International Stadium featuring
Ms Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Steel Pulse, Sly & Robbie, Julian Marley, Shaggy, Sean Kingston, Katchafire, Sola Rosa with Iva Lamkum, Sweet & Irie and much more!

Please note that due to legal action by the band 'Herbs', the band previously billed as 'Pacific Herbs' will not be performing at Raggamuffin 2010.

Here's the planned times & running order;

VILLAGE GATES 10:00 am
INNER GATES 11:00 am
SWEET AND IRIE
HOUSE OF SHEM
SOLA ROSA
KATCHAFIRE
SEAN KINGSTON approx 3:05 pm
JULIAN MARLEY approx 4:05 pm
STEEL PULSE approx 5:20 pm
SLY & ROBBIE approx 6:50 pm
Ms LAURYN HILL approx 8:20 pm
SHAGGY approx 9:35 pm
FINISH approx 10:50 pm

Mai FM/Buskers stage in the village area
The Mercenaries approx 10am
Peri & Jono approx 10.40am
Todd Wilson approx 11.30am
Porina approx 12.15pm
Pete Fountain approx 1.05pm
Phatmatics approx 1.55pm
****This Act To Be Confirmed 2.45pm
Regan Perry approx 3.35pm
Expresso Guitar by Chris Webber approx 4.50pm
****This Act TBC approx 6.20pm
Ahi PyroAntics approx 7.50pm

Artist signings - 2:45pm & 4:50pm by the Raggamuffin gear in the Village area.

Venue map & Bus Info:

Click here to download a VENUE MAP.

Click here to download BUS INFO.

What to bring:
Sunscreen, sun-hat, blanket, ID for those over 18, smiles and good vibes!

What not to bring:
Glass, cans, alcohol, chilly bins, umbrellas, deck chairs, professional cameras, zoom lens, unsealed drinks, weapons or anything that could be used as such, illegal substances, gang patches or colours. Please note that there will be bag searches before entering the stadium. No pass-outs will be issued and no smoking is allowed in the seated areas or grandstand.

Food and drinks:
A whole range of tasty foods will be available to purchase on the day. Small quantities of unopened/sealed drinks and non-commercial food such as sandwiches and fruit will be allowed into the stadium and there will be free water top-ups, so bring an empty water bottle or purchase a bottle of eco friendly Good Water.

Bars:
The venue caterers are in charge of the bars and food outlets and are required to wristband anyone over 18 years of age wishing to purchase alcohol or enter the bar area. Wristbands will be available at six
convenient ID outlets inside the venue. The bars will operate with vouchers only - no cash. Water and other non-alcoholic drinks will be available at other outlets around the venue for cash. The bar will only serve up to 4 drinks per transaction. Vouchers will cost $5 each and can be purchased separately or in books of 4 ($20 value). They can only be used at the bar not at the food outlets. The vouchers are non-redeemable after the bar closes and the bar will close at the start of the evening's final act.

Stores:
The village area this year will be huge with over 50 stalls selling fantastic local and international goods.

Stalls Info

Children:
There will be a fun kid's zone complete with a face painter, a bouncy castle, Supa Slide and other fun activities, for children to hang out in until 5pm. Whilst there will be security in this area we cannot accept
responsibility for unaccompanied children. If you do get separated from your child there will be a lost children and items area in the media tower on the main field... which is also where the police will be based. There is an information centre located at the stadiums scoreboard.

Show times:
The Raggamuffin Village area will open at 10 am and can be accessed from the main gate and gate 3 only. The gates into the stadium open at 11 am. On the main stage between bands DJ Dubhead and the Paepae Soundsystem will alternate their time on the turntables alongside MCs Brent Mio and Sonny Kahika plus there will be other fantastic performers on the Mai FM stage in the village - see www.raggamuffin.co.nz for the programme.

Signing tent:
There is a chance to meet some of the Raggamuffin stars and obtain autographs at the Raggamuffin merchandise marquee in the village area at approx 2.00 pm and 4.15 pm.

Accommodation:
For accommodation options please contact Tourism Rotorua - tourism.counter@rdc.govt.nz

Transport and Gate Entry:
Free buses will be operating for ticket holders - see http://www.eventsandvenues.co.nz/stadium.htm for information on bus routes. The bus will stop in the drop off zone located in the Westbrook Shopping Centre directly behind the ticket holder's entrance.

Public Parking:
The venue has organized parking which will be available at Westbrook Rugby Fields and Rayboard Park for a cost of $10.00. Westbrook Primary School will also have parking available for $5.00. For people wishing to be dropped off or picked up the Westbrook Shopping Centre will be the pick-up/drop of zone.

Tickets:
Are available for Ticketmaster - http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz, ph 0800 111 999 and all Ticketmaster
outlets. Box office sales are available from 9 am on show day at gate 2 and gate 3 unless sold out beforehand!

Remember tickets purchased before show day will be cheaper. Venue pick-ups on the day are from 9 am - 5pm at the Fenton Street Convention Centre in Rotorua's city centre.

Raggamuffin supports the Samoan relief fund:
On the purchase page of the Ticketmaster website there is an option to donate $1 per ticket to the Samoan relief fund. If you choose to do this, Andrew McManus Presents will match your $1 with another! Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tsunami.

Raggamuffin goes green:
Raggamuffin aims to become a fully recyclable event and was one of the first Rotorua events to recycle paper and plastic. In 2009 approx 5.5 tonnes was recycled from approx 10 tonnes of waste at a 1% contamination rate. In 2010 Raggamuffin is working to greatly increase the amount recycled. Please help us to keep NZ beautiful.

ABOUT THE VENUE
The Rotorua International Stadium is a prime venue for an outdoor concert like Raggamuffin.  The venue has hosted several major events such as Air NZ Cup Rugby, Super 14 Rugby, National League Football, International Softball, a UB40 Concert and A Night with a Dame Concert with Kiri. The most recent maximum capacity event was the 2005 Lions Rugby Tour where 32,000 spectators enjoyed the atmosphere and facilities that the venue has to offer. 

The Stadium includes both covered grandstand seating, terraced seating and open seating on the grass banks.  Within the venue there are also a variety of food and beverage options and corporate lounges with prime viewing of the main attraction, craft markets and merchandise stores for your entertainment and convenience. 

Situated on Devon Street, southwest of the city off Old Taupo Rd, the venue is a short bus trip from the centre of the city.  Rotorua will be providing a free bus service from major city points: the Village Green, Central Mall Carpark and the Four Canoes Hotel (Fenton Street).  At each of these locations there will be ample free public parking and your Raggamuffin ticket will get you free bus transfers to and from the venue.  At the venue there will be parking available at $5 per vehicle.  A map of the bus route will be available on the website shortly.

ABOUT ROTORUA
The heartland of New Zealand, spiritual home to the Maori, nature's spa of the South Pacific, host to some of the world’s most incredible earth forces, adventure and activity mecca - Rotorua boasts an array of iconic experiences that together encapsulate the spirit of this remarkable country.

Our welcome to you is ‘Rotorua – feel the spirit – Manaakitanga’ which encompasses it all; our cultural diversity, stunning natural environment, awe-inspiring earth forces, sense of adventure, our people, and the spirit of a progressive community.Manaakitanga is a deep-rooted concept in Maori culture. It is a challenge, a responsibility on us as your host to give you the very best of ourselves. It is also your invitation to experience the essence of this extraordinary slice of New Zealand – by day and by night.

Picturesque cobbled streets, beautifully laid-out gardens (Rotorua was voted New Zealand’s Most Beautiful City in 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2006) and striking Tudor architecture celebrate our colonial past, while an impressive array of cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs embrace our contemporary lifestyle.

Rotorua has a proud tradition of hosting guests from all over the world. We have an abundance of accommodation ranging from impressive hotels and exclusive lodges to friendly motels and backpacker hostels. In between there are holiday parks, bed and breakfast establishments plus home, farm and marae stays. Together they offer more than 13,000 beds so, aside from peak periods, visitors are almost always guaranteed a bed in Rotorua.

Numerous sporting, cultural, corporate and leisure events add a further dimension to our multi-faceted city every day of the year. Go to www.rotoruaNZ.com/events to check out what’s on.

VILLAGE STALLS (NON-FOOD)
If you would like to have a non-food stall at Raggamuffin 2010, please send an email to Stuart at raggamuffinstalls@gmail.com. Download an application form (Word document) here.

FOOD STALLS
If you would like to have a food stall at Raggamuffin 2010, please send an email to Robert Prior at robertp@compass-group.co.nz

ACCOMODATION:
For accommodation options please contact Tourism Rotorua - tourism.counter@rdc.govt.nz