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THE CLASSIC HITS ACOUSTIC CHURCH TOUR
Civic Events, in conjunction with Classic Hits, is proud to announce the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour, playing 12 magnificent chapels and churches across New Zealand in September.

BACKGROUND
In 2004, Civic Events produced a national acoustic church tour for Bic Runga around New Zealand, the idea springing from a show Bic had played in the Union Chapel in London in 2003. We have some amazing churches in New Zealand, beautiful places built for singing, soloists or choirs of voices. In that environment, perhaps accompanied only by piano or organ, acoustic guitars and percussion, every note is crystal clear, at the front and all
the way at the back, the sound is pure and magnificent. The tour was a huge success - the music, the sound, the leadlight and the bar heaters. It was a unique and special tour event.
From the germ of an idea in a serene chapel on a cold London night, through the national sell out success of the first Church Tour in 2004, came the second annual Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.

2009 TOUR
Last year the tour featured a very special pairing of two of New Zealand's greatest songwriting and performing talents - Greg Johnson and Boh Runga. The shows saw both of them on stage together for their whole set, performing their own and each other's songs - together.
Joining them we had Zed frontman and solo hit-maker, Nathan King and we introduced you to a bright new talent in young Auckland singer/songwriter Lydia Cole.
It was a magical event, as those who attended the shows will attest.

2010 TOUR
We are overjoyed to have Dave Dobbyn headline this year's tour. Dave needs little introduction to our audience. He is a songwriter/singer and guitarist of extraordinary talents and we know that in this environment he will shine. Dave will perform with percussionist Ross Burge and at times, members of Dukes who are also the opening act.
This year we are expanding to include St Andrews New Plymouth, St Johns Nelson and The Cathedral in Christchurch.
Our opening act Dukes come from Christchurch and have been enjoying success with their recent gold hit single Vampires which had been in the top 40 for 1 year.
www.davedobbyn.co.nz
www.myspace.com/dukestheband

SHOW TIMING
Doors open.............................7.30pm
Dukes on stage........................8.00pm
Intermission.............................8.25pm
Dave Dobbyn first set............8.45pm pm
Interval......................................9.25pm
Dave Dobbyn second set...........9.45pm pm
Close.........................................10.30pm

TICKETS
All tickets are General Admission (GA) - seating is not reserved - first in, best seats!
Tickets are available from www.acousticchurchtour.co.nz and from Ticketek (phone sales, outlets) and www.ticketek.co.nz

Tickets are $59.50 plus booking fees in advance. Door sales are $70.
www.acousticchurchtour.co.nz

REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments will be served at intermission at each of the shows

THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER: HAMILTON, CHAPEL OF CHRIST THE KING, ST PAUL'S COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Venue address: 77 Hukanui Road, Hamilton
Best parking: Large car park adjacent to the Chapel and more car parks close by on school grounds
Bus stops: Bus stops outside the Schools main gates, both sides of street
Venue website: www.stpauls.school.nz
Venue contact: (07) 957 8899

FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER: AUCKLAND, HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Venue address: Corner of St Stephen's Ave and Parnell Roads
Best parking: Cathedral Carpark or on road
Bus stops: Directly outside Cathedral
Venue website: www.holy-trinity.org.nz
Venue contact: (09) 303 9500

SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER: TAURANGA, HOLY TRINITY
Venue address: 215 Devonport Rd,Tauranga
Best parking: On-site & off-street parking available. 3rd Ave and 4th Ave & Devonport Rd
Venue website: www.holytrinitytauranga.com
Venue contact: (07) 578 7718

WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER: NEW PLYMOUTH, ST ANDREWS
Venue Address 72 Liardet Street, New Plymouth
Best Parking: we have a carpark adjoining the church entrance way on Liardet Street, exit onto one way system.
Bus Stop (nearest): across the intersection by the Community Police Station on Liardet Street.
Venue Website: www.standrewsnp.org.nz
Venue Contact phone number: (06) 758 8568

THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER: PALMERSTON NORTH, ALL SAINTS CHURCH
Venue address: 348 Church St
Best parking: On-site behind Church
Bus stops: Church is in middle of city in the square. Bus stops near by
Venue website: www.allsaintsnz.com
Venue contact: (06) 358 2203

FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER: NAPIER, ST JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
Venue address: Browning St
Best parking: Street parking
Bus stops: No bus stops near Church
Venue website: www.napiercathedral.org.nz
Venue contact: (06) 835 8824

SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER: WELLINGTON, ST JOHNS IN THE CITY
Venue address: Corner of Willis and Dixon Sts, Wellington
Best parking: Carpark, Boulcott St and the Tournament Carpark in Victoria St.
Bus stops: Bus stops directly outside
Venue website: www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz
Venue contact: (04) 385 1546

MONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER: NELSON, ST JOHNS
Venue Address: St John's Church, 320 Hardy Street, Nelson
Best Parking:At the back of the church there is approximately 30 car parks and also on-street parking.
Bus Stop (nearest):Bridge Street Bus Depot - Approx. 5 minutes walk from St John's.
Venue Website:Nil
Venue Contact phone number:03 548 0558

WEDNESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER: INVERCARGILL, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Venue address: 155 Tay Street Invercargill
Best parking: Car park side of street and plenty of street parking
Bus stops: Bus Stops nearby
Venue website: www.firstchurch.org.nz
Venue contact: (03) 218 2560

THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER: DUNEDIN, KNOX CHURCH
Venue address: 449 George Street
Best parking: There is no off-street parking near the Church
Bus stops: South bound buses stop in George St about 50 metres north of the Church. North bound buses stop in George St just south of the intersection.
Venue website: www.knoxchurch.net
Venue contact: (03) 477 0229

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER: CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL

Venue Address: 100 Cathedral Square, Christchurch.
Best Parking: Streets around central city.
Bus Stop (nearest): Any bus. Get off at central city exchange and then a short 3 minute walk.
Venue Website: www.christchurchcathedral.co.nz
Venue Contact phone number: 03 366 0046

SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER: CHRISTCHURCH, ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS
Venue address: 84 Oxford Tce Cnr Oxford Terrace and Durham St
Best parking: On-site parking available. Council parking building near by
Bus stops: City bus terminus 50m from venue
Venue website: www.churchandschool.org
Venue contact: (03) 379 5236