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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
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