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Thurs 25th January - Bad Company, Foreigner, Rock Steady Supergroup NZ Tour

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Topline Entertainment is proud to present for the first time in New Zealand "Rock Steady" featuring members from the multi platinum selling bands Bad Company and Foreigner in an all Star Classic Rock Super Group summer tour of New Zealand January 2018, playing all the hits from Bad Company, Free, and Foreigner. 
Featuring:
Dave "Bucket" Colwell, Guitar - Former guitarist for Bad Company/Humble Pie.
Rick Wills, Bass Guitar - Rick is best known for his work with the rock band Foreigner and his associations with the Small Faces, Peter Frampton and Bad Company. 
Ronan Kavanagh, Vocals - An international singer/songwriter who has worked and recorded with people such as: Jeff Beck, Brian May, Kenny Jones of The Faces and the Who, Rick Wills of Foreigner, and Harry James of Thunder.
Special Guest: Gordon Joll, Drums - Gordon Joll is one of New Zealand's most accomplished musicians, a drummer of world class status who has played for such great names as Joe Walsh, Midge Marsden, Herbs, Hello Sailor, Tom Sharplin, Hammond Gamble, The Mockers, the list goes on.

Support Band R n B Legends: Brilleaux. 

Venue: Smash palace, 24 Banks St
8pm - 11pm

For more informatio check out the Facebook event page.
Tickets available from Eventfinda or the venue: 06 867 7769.

Friday 26th January - Gisborne Ukulele Underground

A ukulele revolution has started in Tairawhiti, and the Gisborne Ukele Underground has made it its purpose is to coax undercover Ukulele players to be seen and heard. Sound like you... check it out...

Venue: Gisborne Bowling Club, Wainui Rd
7:30pm
Entry $5
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Fri 26th - Sun 28th January - Enterprise Cars Autosure NZ 2018 Bay Bonanza

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Gisborne-Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club’s 34th Bay Bonanza fishing competition is legendary around these parts. The three-day contest is sponsored by Enterprise Motor Group and Autosure, and boasts around $65,000 in prizes.
For more information or to find out how to register, contact the club.

Saturday 27th January - ECT East Coast Skate Jam

Some of the best local and national skaters converge on Alfred Cox Skate Park for one massive session.
Whether you skate or not, this is definitely worth checking out.
Prize money includes:
1st - $5,000
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $1,000

​Location: Alfred Cox Skate Park, Grey St
10am - 11am  Skate Clinic

11am - Open Skate Competition

Register on the day - free to enter.
Check out last year's action...

Sat. 27th & Sun. 28th January - Gisborne City Vintage Railway Muriwai Excursions

The Wa165 is the last remaining WA class train. It was built in Dunedin in 1897 and spent most of its life working the railway line between Gisborne and Motuhora.
Now in retirement, the WA165 comes out for special steam trips and excursions., so why not relax and enjoy a lazy afternoon on board.
​The trip runs between Gisborne and Muriwai and all but one of our carriages are fully air conditioned for your cool comfort. The trip encompasses some unique features - crossing the main Gisborne Airport runway (the only train ride in the Southern Hemisphere to do so) and the Waipaoa River bridge. Along the way you'll enjoy the stunning seascape of Poverty Bay with Young Nick's Head in the background as well as our world famous fertile agriculture landscape.

Train departs both days at 1pm.

For more information visit their website.

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Saturday 27th January - Wrights Wines' Live Music Saturday

Relax and enjoy organic wines and gourmet pizzas while the sounds of some of Gisborne's talents tantalize your senses.

Wrights Vineyard and Winery
1093 Wharerata Rd
1:30pm
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Saturday 27th January - Nation at Dome Cinema 

​Wellington based Electro Soul Pop force field, Nation, burst onto the scene in 2016 with their debut self-titled E.P.

Since then, the band have honed their unique sound, through their sophisticated fusion of genres and concoction of upbeat tunes, giving audiences an exciting, diverse musical experience - guaranteed to get you moving. 

​Location: Dome Cinema, Childers Rd.
8pm - 11pm

Tickets available from Eventfinda.
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Sunday 28th January - Historic MV Takitimu Tug Boat Excursions 

Experience a relaxing cruise on NZ's oldest pilot vessel - the fully-restored MV Takitimu. Departing from the Inner Harbour, the trip takes approx 1.25 hours and showcases the stunning Poverty Bay 

Sailing from the Inner Harbour, weather permitting.
2pm
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Adults $20, Children $10, paid on board
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Sunday 28th January - First Light Kai Street Food Festival

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First Light Kai Street Food Festival is back and bigger than ever!
30+ food and beverage vendors with a range of different foods for you to enjoy in a relaxed, open air, street carnival.

FAMILY > FOOD > CULTURE > MUSIC > DANCE > ARTS
Family friendly licenced event. 

Location: Peel Street
4.30pm till 8.30pm

Find out more on the event page.

Sunday 28th January - Smash Palace 28th Birthday

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Since opening in 1990, Smash Palace has become an iconic part of Gisborne's hospitality scene . Join us to celebrate the many good times had here over the years, enjoy the live music, a cool beverage, great food and even better company.

Live music from IRB, Uni-Fi, The Huntaways, and Society’s Addiction ! Free entry.

​Location: Smash Palace, 24 Banks St
​4pm - 9pm

​​For more information check out their website and Facebook page
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