// Festival Info
Here's where you'll find all you need to know
about coming to Raggamuffin 2012...
// Event Times
MAI FM PARTY - Friday 27 Jan 2012
MC |
TOAST from Mai FM GATES OPEN (MAIN GATE Devon St only) DJ Sir-Vere (and between acts) Sons of Zion Sweet & Irie Katchafire Arrested Development END |
VILLAGE STAGE - Sat 28 Jan 2012
10.00am |
GATES OPEN (MAIN GATE Devon St and GATE 3, Thebes St Car Park) Pacifica Beats Winner – Rubber Band NRG Rising Foundation Soljah Tomorrow People 1814 Cornerstone Roots House of Shem Nkulee Dube VILLAGE STAGE ENDS |
MAIN STAGE - Sat 28 Jan 2012
MC’s |
SIR-VERE and K’LEE from Mai FM GATES OPEN (GATE 2 Devon St and Internal Gate) Chad Chambers Three Houses Down Spawnbreezie J Boog Big Mountain Jnr Marvin Kora Arrested Development Sly & Robbie Billy Ocean Ali Campbell’s UB40 MAIN STAGE ENDS |
VIP AREAS - Sat 28 Jan 2012
The Coruba Gold Lounge and VnC Cocktails Lounge will open on Sat 28 Jan at 11am
VIP Afterparty 11pm – 12am (VIP Pass holders only)
// Conditions of Entry
The Rotorua District Council advises the following conditions under which patrons are admitted to the Rotorua International Stadium
- NO ALCOHOL or illegal substances to be taken into the stadium
- No CHILLY BINS, CANS, GLASS BOTTLES, VIDEO CAMERAS, GLASS OBJECTS incl PERFUME BOTTLES, OFFENSIVE WEAPONS, UMBRELLAS and GAZEBOS or other devices that in the opinion of Stadium Management have the potential to create injury or public nuisance will be permitted into the Stadium
- NO GANG PATCHES or clothing representing gang affiliations permitted
- Camera with a lens of more then 200mm or more are NOT permitted
- No person under 3 permitted
- Friday night is R18 only, Saturday is all ages 3 and over
- Persons causing disturbance or refusing to comply with requests from Stadium Management or Event Personnel may be evicted without refund from the Stadium
- Smoking on the premises is ONLY permitted in DESIGNATED areas and NOT WITHIN SEATING AREAS OR GRANDSTAND
- Stadium Management or Event Personnel have the right to search Bags or other items that might conceal should patrons wish to bring them into the Stadium
- Food & Drink - Small quantities of unopened/sealed drinks and non-commercial food such as sandwiches and fruit will be allowed into the stadium for SATURDAY ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL FOOD or OPEN DRINKS will be permitted.
- FRIDAY NIGHT PRE-PARTY no food or drink will be allowed.
“Your co-operation in adhering to these conditions is appreciated”
// Top 3 Survival Tips!
1. Wear a hat and heaps of sunscreen
2. Pace yourself and drink plenty of water
3. Look out for your mates
// Official Merchandise
Official Ragga merchandise will be available at the festival. We have a great range of tees, hoodies, singlets, caps and glow pendants. The two Ragga Gear tents are also the only place to buy Official Band merchandise.
// Info Booth / Lost & Found / Lost Children
The Info Booth is located at the back of the Main Field. Please see staff here for festival info, lost and found items or missing/lost children.
Lost and Found > looking for lost property after the event?
- SUNDAY 9am – 12pm - Check in at GATE 2 / Devon St ticketing box at Rotorua International Stadium
- MONDAY – Not available
- TUESDAY - 9am – 5pm Rotorua Convention Centre, Fenton Street
- WEDNESDAY – All unclaimed items will be taken to the Rotorua Police
// First Aid
If you require medical assistance there are several First Aid stations located at the festival.
// Security
Our staff and security are there to ensure you have a safe festival. If you need help just ask!
// AWOP - On site currency
The main currency at Ragga is AWOP – Another Way of Paying.
- Get a card in advance from Rotorua Convention Centre Box Office or on the day from any of the AWOP kiosks at the festival.
- Cost is $5 and you get $2 back when you return the card
- Top up your card using cash, eftpos or credit card at any kiosk
- If you have money left on it at the end of the day, get a refund at any kiosk at the fest, at the Stadium Gate 2 Box Office on Sunday 29 Jan from 9am – 12pm or post it back to AWOP. Details at www.awop.co.nz
- NB: No refunds can be done at Rotorua Convention Centre
// A Greener Festival
We make every effort to minimise our impact on the environment so ensure you do bit for our beautiful surroundings… look after Papatuanuku by recycling. Stations will be set up around the venue – please use them!
// About the Venue
The Rotorua International Stadium has been Raggamuffin’s home for 5 years! With prime viewing from every angle you will be able to enjoy grooving to the smooth regaae sounds from the natural surroundings of its rolling hills or enjoy the PLUSH VIP lounge in our corporate facilities.
For further information about the venue - www.eventsandvenues.co.nz
// Getting there
To Rotorua
From TAUPO – 45min – 1 hour drive
From AUCKLAND – 2.5 – 3 hours drive
From GISBORNE – 3 – 3.5 hours drive
From WELLINGTON – 5.5 – 6 hours drive
To the venue
From ACCOMODATION CENTRAL (Fenton Street) - 5-10 Mintues (CATCH the RAGGABUS!)
From CITY CENTRE – 5-10 minutes (CATCH the RAGGABUS!)
From NORTH (Auckland/Hamilton) – Keep straight on the main highway, turn right into Malfroy Road then left into Thebes Street head to the end and you have found us!
From SOUTH (Taupo) – End of the state highway as you approach ROTORUA you will see the Waiariki Institute Campus turn slightly left and head straight down OLD TAUPO ROAD until you get to ROUND ABOUT turn LEFT down DEVON STREET and follow it straight
From EAST (Whakatane/Tauranga) - End of the state highway turn LEFT into TE NGAE ROAD keep travelling this road until you see on your LEFT handside MARGUERITA STREET turn down here to the end of the street turn LEFT into DEVON STREET then first RIGHT into FENTON STREET keep heading straight
Ragga-Bus - Friday
There is no shuttle/bus service running on the Friday night.
There are taxi services available details as follows
Rotorua Taxi 07 348 1111 OR Dial A Driver for those that need to transport a vehicle 021 102 0495
Ragga-Bus - Saturday
They will start operating from 10am – 4pm and will recommence at 10pm. Shuttle stops from Rotorua Convention Centre & are located along Fenton Street where they will drop off at Westbrook Shopping Centre (see map)
Cost is $2.00 per person to the venue but there is no charge leaving the venue. For usual city bus routes please visit www.baybus.co.nz
• view the Ragga-Bus map online...
• download the Ragga-Bus map... (PDF format - 1.4Mb)
Parking
Westbrook Rugby Fields, Rayboard Park will be the public parking at a cost of $10.00. The best way there is via THEBES STREET off MALFROY ROAD. Please have your CASH ready to avoid delays. Please note parking is $10.00 per day per vehicle. No vehicles permitted to stay in parking area.
• view map...
Where is the Drop Off Zone?
All drop offs are to be made at the Westbrook Shopping centre this includes pick up post event.
// Liquor Ban
There will be a liquor ban in place from 4pm Thursday 26th January 2012 – 4pm Sunday 29th January 2012 in the external parking areas and surrounding neighbourhoods. Alcohol will be available for sale in the venue.
// Road Closure
Please note there is a road closure just past Hunt Cres through to the Pukehangi/Devon Street intersection on the Saturday of the event from 8am – 11.30pm
NOTE – Avoid using Lake Road due to upgrade. Using this road may cause delays.
// Accommodation
It’s Rotovegas! The sulphur city is packed with accommodation options,
but they will fill up fast. Lucky we have STA Travel as our Official Travel Partner.
Check out the awesome accommodation + ticket options they have to offer here...
Destination Rotorua also can point you in the right direction for motel and ticket packages, so we have a range of budgets catered for this year! - www.rotoruanz.com
// About Rotorua
ROTOVEGAS! - City of Spirit & Adventure MANAKITANGA
Nestled on the edge of sparkling Lake Rotorua, filled with action and adventure activities, stunning scenic beauty and rich culture, Rotorua makes the perfect destination for your weekend away to enjoy the sounds of our REGGAE NATION! • find out more...
