The Party in the Park was a huge success with bands Paul Foulds and Highland Storm rocking the crowd before Ginger & Tonic had everyone up on their feet to see out the rest of the night.

“It’s was a spectacular day - thank you to all involved. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!’’

Pioneer Park will be the destination for the 2024 Grand Procession and a fun afternoon at the Contact Energy Saturday in the Park.

We will have entertainment for the young and the young at heart, featuring on two stages, one dedicated to all the kids and featuring clowns, jugglers and magic shows.

Please note - NO DOGS.

The 2023 main stage has a stunning line up headlined by....

 

GINGER & TONIC

 

Get your mojo working & all shook up with Queenstown’s 6-piece Jazzy Blues Rock Band Ginger & Tonic. Renown locally for their “Tiny Room Concerts” at The Blue Door Bar (Arrowtown) & Penny Black Bar (Cromwell), including “The Reincarnation of Janis Joplin”; “Blues & Suede Shoes” and “Bad Jelly & The Book of Strange Brews” Ginger & Tonic will be ready to toast the arrival of Spring in style, with a tasty selection of retro repertoire. “The great blues artists talked, the savviest rockers listened. Without the blues there’d be no rock’-n-’roll.” So put on your blue suede shoes and dance the blues with Ginger & Tonic!

 

HIGHLAND STORM

is a dance band - but not as you know it.

 

You’ll know the tunes - but you wont have heard them like this - ever.

Welcome to the electrifying world of Highland Storm.  Hailing from New Zealand’s south, Highland Storm have burst onto the scene with their unique fusion of traditional Scottish bagpipe tunes and contemporary rock anthems.  Embracing the spirit of “Bagrock”, the band has brought together some of the country’s leading bagpipers, musicians and vocalists and their high energy performances and infectious “good time” attitude have had audiences (and their ears) buzzing. 

With over 20 years experience, this unique blend of extremely talented musicians and entertainers have performed for conferences, festivals and special events all over New Zealand as well as tattoos and Festivals across the pacific, North America and the world famous Edinburgh Tattoo in Scotland.

Founded by David Pickett – one of the original pioneers of the groundbreaking musical genre known as “Bagrock”, the creative vision of Highland Storm was to reimagine traditional bagpipe music in a modern and innovative way.  David is joined by Greg Lindsay (Invercargill), Lee Hart (Dunedin) and John Teviotdale (Queenstown on the pipes, Simon Green on lead vocals, Hollie Longman on Keys and Vocals and Aaron Ives on Drums.  Aaron also produces studio accompaniments for the band to deliver a full rock backing.

The Highland Storm style can best be described as a fusion of rock, pop, folk and traditional bagpipe music.  They brilliantly combine iconic rock hits from bands such as Guns ‘n’ Roses, Journey and Europe with contemporary hits from Coldplay, The Weekend, The Killers and Avicii.  Then they’ll throw in some Dire Straits, Little River Band and Steve Earl.  They’ve even got their own special version of a few kiwi classics.  And of course all are infused with traditional Scottish melodies, creating an electrifying sound that leaves audiences stunned and wanting more.  Their innovative blend of bagpipes, rock backing and vocals coming together with some of the world’s biggest and best known hits is truly something to behold.

When you come to a Highland Storm concert you can guarantee that will hear songs you know and love like you have never heard them before.  And it will literally blow you away!

PAUL FOULDS

Paul has recently relocated to Alexandra and is known for his emotive playing style of blues and blues/rock.  He credits artists including; Eric Clapton, Gary Moore and the late great Prince as just a few artists who have influenced and shaped his style.

Paul has appeared on TVNZs Good Morning Show and performed at the Greenstone Entertainment summer concerts and shared the stage with international artists such as Foreigner, Heart, REO Speedwagon, Huey Lewis and the News and Alan Parsons to name just a few.