Applications are OPEN for performers, information stall and food...
Applications Open for Performers, Info and Food Stalls
Applications are OPEN for performers, information stall and food stalls. Don't delay, register today via the Application Form and spread your message, fundraise for your organisation or use LYFE as a platform to show your talents and achievements to your community!
Registrations close on February 25th but may close earlier as spaces are limited!
LYFE 2012 is coming!!
The LYFE crew are well underway organising another awesome LYFE to be held in March 2012. Keep watching for more details. To be involved, have your say or for further information contact amanda@lyfe.co.nz
LYFE 2011 canceled until further notice
LYFE 2011 canceled until further notice
Kia ora koutou
I hope you are all safe and well. I regret to inform you that the LYFE festival has been canceled until further notice.
Kind regards,
Jeremy
Blue Light joins LYFE
Festival goers will experience an even bigger block party as Blue Light drops into this years’ LYFE ’11 on Saturday 19 March, 12pm – 4pm at Linwood Park.
LYFE is a free youth event that has been running for the past 13 years, attracting 7000 people to last years block party. This year an even bigger crowd is expected with the inclusion of Blue Light and a top line up of main artists.
“LYFE ‘11 is gearing up to be the biggest yet” says coordinator Emily Sultan. “A dedicated crew of Linwood youth and their adult supporters have been working around the clock to deliver a day full of music, dance, entertainment , workshops, interactive art workshops, sports, games, food and info stalls”
“There’s a great line up of local youth talent and we’re also pleased to announce this year’s line up of big acts include Reality Chant and MC Silva, Mark Vanilau and Friends plus Merchants of Flow on the main stage. Special guest MCs from Tahu FM and Charlie and Gem from What Now will host the main stage.
Reality Chant Productions released Kings Highway, in June last year. Soulful rasta business, with big bass lines will make for an awesome day in the park. MC Silva's live skills on the mic bring a fresh female flow to hip hop!
Mark Vanilau is a local multi-talented musician and songwriter, was a founding member of Tribalincs, whose style encompassed jazz, soul, gospel and rock. Mark played guitar, keyboard and provided vocals. He has created a solid reputation and constantly writes and performs with other artists.
Merchants Of Flow boast to trade their sounds for your listening pleasure. Originally started as a garage jam band they took influence from reggae artists such as Bob Marley, Katchafire, Kora, Fat Freddy’s Drop, House Of Shem, and The Black Seeds. Currently a 7 piece band, these guys know how to groove.
Bring your friends and whanau and join the youth of Linwood for the time of your life at LYFE ’11 on Saturday 19 March 12 – 4 pm at Linwood Park. There’s something for everyone at LYFE so be sure to check out the different zones:
Blue Light Fun Zone: Test your fitness on the Blue Light obstacle course or witness a mock crash.
Sports Zone: Sign up for the Cheapskates skate competition, shoot some hoops with the Cougars, play touch or volleyball or register for League.
Interactive Art Zone: Check out the urban art workshops, circus skills and stone carving.
White Elephant Chill Zone: A place to hang with sofas, pool tables and DJs, plus have a go on the decks and see if you’ve got what it takes!
Food Zone: Satisfy any hunger pangs with plenty of delicious food stalls to choose from at affordable prices.
Information Zone: Handy information from local groups and organisations to promote their services.
Kidz Zone: Face painting and story telling, a bouncy castle and noddy train rides.
LYFE is a youth development project that supports and celebrates the youth of Linwood, provides an opportunity for information sharing and is proudly supported by the all contributing community groups and organisations, the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board and Ministry of Social Development.
LYFE Returns in 2011
LYFE returns on 19 March 2011 and promises to be bigger and better!
We'll be letting you know the full details over the coming weeks but we're really happy to be able to tell you that REALITY CHANT with MC SILVA are on board so you can be sure that there will be sweet reggae and dancehall beats representing - let's just cross our finger's for a sunny day!
Breaking News!
We have just confirmed that What Nows Charlie & Gem will be joining us on the day whoop whoop! Bring on the gunge!!
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NZ Music Month - CHARTFEST Weds-Sun 11-15 May 2011
Just a head's up that our friends at CHART are supporting NZ Music Month this May and at the end finishing up with CHARTFEST - get there!
CHRISTCHURCH'S NZ MUSIC MONTH FESTIVAL
Central City Venues
Weds-Sun 11-15 May 2011
CHARTFEST 2011, Christchurch's multi stage NZ Music Month live music extravaganza is set to hit the city's best live music venues across 5 days from Weds 11 May to Sunday 15 May 2011.
Christchurch’s biggest party steps up in 2011 by returning to its roots with an exciting array of live shows at music venues all within walking distance of each other, while keeping the tradition of presenting the dynamic energy of the city's hottest emerging acts as well as honouring some of the Christchurch's most loved artists. Not only showcasing the beautifully diverse musical styles across several central city stages, CHARTFEST 2011 extends to 5 days with some exciting new additions to be announced for musicians and fans alike including...
Weds 11 May
MUSIC PECHA KUCHA NIGHT @ Isaac Theatre Royal, 7.30pm
Thu 12 May
MUSIC FLICKS @ Dux de Lux Lounge, 7pm 
Fri 13 May
SOULJAZZHEAD @ Fat Eddies
FLASHBACK @ Al's Bar
Sat 14 May
RECORD FAIR @ Goodbye Blue Monday, Poplar Lane, 10am- 12pm
'CHILL IN THE CITY' - MUSIC CITY OPEN DAY 12-3pm
MUSIC CAREER & INDUSTRY EXPO @ CPSA, Madras St, 3pm-6pm All Ages
CITY RAVE @ Inner City Venue (tba), 7pm-10pm All Ages
ROCK HARDER @ Zebedees, 7.30pm All Ages
DIGITAL UNITY @ The Bedford, 8pm
INDIE CLUB @ Goodbye Blue Monday, 9pm
PORTSIDE VIBE @ The Dux, 7.30pm
FLASHBACK II @ Al's Bar, 7.30pm
FUTURE MUSIC @ Double Happy, 10pm
Sun 15 May
ROCKONZ @ Isaac Theatre Royal, 3pm
ACOUSTIC HEART @ ChCh Folk Club @ The Dux Lounge, 7pm
plus...
Fri 20 May
'HARD & HEAVY' CHARTDISC Vol 5 CD Release @ The Bedford, 8pm
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Stay tuned to www.chartfest.co.nz for announcements as they happen, in the meantime...
Check out CHARTFEST 2010
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TICKETS
Limited tickets available in 2011 so don't miss out, on sale soon at.
Check www.chartfest.co.nz for more details!
Thousands Flock To LYFE
“It was awesome!’
Thousands of people flocked to LYFE (Linwood Youth Festival Experience) at Linwood Park on Saturday 20 March to enjoy and support local performers, have a go at different sport and recreation activities, get information from stall holders and have something tasty to eat from the many food stalls.
On stage, Te Kura Whakapumau kicked off the entertainment with a 20 strong kapa haka performance followed by non stop music of all kinds for five hours including five piece grunge band Drift and hip hop artists from the Philippine Cultural Group. With nearly 30 have a go activities on offer there was plenty to do on the day. Sport fans were not disappointed as have a go sessions included getting hot tips from the Cougars and Canterbury Bulls plus there was something for everything with senior members from Woolston Bowls teaching the younger generation a thing or two, circus skills with Flying Forest Flying Circus, stone and soap carving and the popular Cheapskates competition.
LYFE is Linwood's most popular annual event and it is extra special because young people take an active role organising, performing and leading activities. It brings the community together for an action packed day, is a great opportunity for fundraising and promoting youth services and it really celebrates youth achievement.
LYFE is made possible thanks to core funding from the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board plus much appreciated support from Eastgate, Tahu FM, Deflux, Chart, Phantom, and Frequency Advertising.
LYFE is a real team effort between local organisations supporting positive youth development including Christchurch City Council, Bluelight Canterbury, Linwood Avenue Community Corner Trust Linwood Resource Centre, White Elephant, Mainz, Sport Canterbury, Chart, YCD, 24/7 youth workers, Family & Community Division of Anglican Care, sport clubs and local young people.
If you have any suggestions for next year's LYFE please contact Diana Saxton, Community Recreation Adviser for Hagley/Ferrymead on 941 6628.
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LYFE '11 Stage line-up
LYFE '11 is just over three weeks away!
So check out this years awesome stage line-up and make sure you get down to Linwood Park Saturday the 19th of March 12-4pm!
Reality Chant & MC Silva
Mark Vanilau
Merchants of Flow
What Now's Charlie & Gem
Tahu FM DJs
More acts coming soon, watch this space!
LYFE 2011 Planning Meeting
Planning for LYFE 11 has started! But it's not too late to get involved.
If you are aged between 12 - 25 years, have a connection to Linwood and want to help organise LYFE then please contact Jeremy Borrows Linwood Youth Development Worker on 027 2882 39, 981 5594 or jeremy.borrows@xtra.co.nz. Or just come along to our next planning meeting:
What:
LYFE 2011 - planning meetings. For young people, by young people.
When:
Thursday 24 Febuary 3.30 pm. Where: Union Church 378 Linwood Ave. Just down the road from Linwood Park on the corner of Tilford St & Linwood Ave
Why:
Planning LYFE, Linwood Block Party 2011. (Live music from rock to hip hop, dance, cultural performances, have a go art, sport, fun stuff, food, health, education and community info stalls)
Who:
Youth (12 - 25 years) with a connection to Linwood.
Any questions, comments? Please get in touch!
We will also need volunteers on the day so if this sounds like you get in touch with the LYFE team.