Civic Events presents the More FM Winery Tour 2010. Kiwi music legends Tim Finn, Bic Runga and Dave Dobbyn will take the stage together at Mystery Creek Events Centre as part of the nationwide MORE FM Winery Tour.

It will have been almost a decade since the legendary trio first shared the stage performing their own and each others' hits, together on stage throughout the entire performance. The MORE FM Winery Tour is delighted that they will reprise that hugely successful show this Summer.

Tim, Bic and Dave have already started rehearsals and promise a two-hour, back to back selection of all of their famous hits, songs that have secured them not only scores of awards but have cemented them as New Zealand music icons.

Also joining Winery Tour 2010 line-up is Boh Runga, performing songs from the Stellar* songbook as well as her solo material. Boh will be joined on stage by Supergroove front man and solo star Che Fu, bringing his own hits such as “Fade Away” and “Misty Frequencies” to the set. This will be the first time these two powerful vocalists will have performed together, and it is sure to be a hit-laden highlight of the tour.

Co-promoter Brent Eccles says “You couldn't find a similarly talented line-up of artists to tour New Zealand together. This will be our biggest and best winery tour yet. The Together In Concert tour we did with Tim, Bic and Dave in 2000 was one of the highlights of my career as a promoter. It was an incredible show. I can't wait to relive that magic in the stunning venues we visit on this tour. And Boh and Che together will blow everyone away. It's going to be a fantastic tour!”

The growing popularity of the MORE FM Winery Tour sees it visit 16 venues for 18 shows in February and March 2010, adding shows in Whangarei, Palmerston North and Taupo regions for its fourth season.

“This year our tour party will be in excess of 70 people, but as big as it is, we always strive to improve the event each year for the fans,” says Eccles.

“Demand for bus transport to the venues has grown as people want to leave the car at home, have a few wines and enjoy the night. We have more bus and ticket packages on offer in each region in 2010.”

The artists are just as excited.

Says Tim Finn “The first Finn, Runga, Dobbyn tour was a proud and passionate moment for us all. We shared ourselves and our songs with audiences from Invercargill to Whangerei, Gisborne to Greymouth, and warmed up the winter with a show that we hope people will never forget. This is a summer run in outdoor settings, so we have a chance to revisit without having to re-create. Dave, Bic and I are working on the new show already, and are excited by the creative possibilities."

Tickets (and bus/ticket packages) go on sale on Monday 02 November via the Winery Tour website http://www.winerytour.co.nz/ and Ticketmaster. For Arrowtown and Blenheim shows, tickets can be purchased via Winery Tour website http://www.winerytour.co.nz/, Ticketmaster and Ticket Direct. For Palmerston North show, tickets can be purchased viaWinery Tour websitehttp://www.winerytour.co.nz/and Ticket Direct.

Dates:

Friday 5 February Matakana Ascension Wine Estate

Saturday 6 February Matakana Ascension Wine Estate

Sunday 7 February Tutukaka Tutukaka, Marina Reserve

Wednesday 10 February Upper Moutere Neudorf Vineyards

Thursday 11 February Upper Moutere Neudorf Vineyards

Friday 12 February Blenheim Villa Maria Estate

Saturday 13 February Waipara The Mudhouse Winery & Café

Monday 15 February Arrowtown Millbrook Resort

Thursday 18 February Gisborne Brunton Road

Friday 19 February Havelock North Black Barn Vineyards

Saturday 20 February Martinborough Alana Estate

Sunday 21 February Napier Sacred Hill, Rifleman's Vineyard

Wednesday 24 February New Plymouth Sentry Hill Estate

Friday 26 February Palmerston North Arena Manawatu Lawns

Saturday 27 February Taupo Unison Amphitheatre

Sunday 28 February Tauranga Wharepai Domain

Friday 5 March Hamilton Mystery Creek

Saturday 6 March Auckland Villa Maria Estate

Tickets for the Mystery Creek show are available via Ticketmaster http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/ / 0800 111 999 or http://www.winerytour.co.nz/.

• An Earlybird offer of $70 + booking fee applies to all tickets purchased prior to 30 November. Tickets from 01 December will be $75 + booking fee and gate sales will be made available if tickets are available for $85 on the day.
• Gates open 5.00pm
• Children under 12 will be given free admittance when accompanied by a parent or guardian holding an entrance ticket
• Be kind to the environment - purchase a bus package and leave your car at home
• For more information see http://www.winerytour.co.nz/

For more info, interview requests or access to images contact:

Jane Torrance, + 64 9 357 6688, + 64 21 393 157, jane@jtlpr.co.nz

Congratulations to Felina Makiri and Oreon Kee of Turua, who have been revealed as the winners of the Wedding Givers competition. Their dream of a wedding has finally become a reality for the pair, and is set to take place on February 28, 2010 at Mystery Creek Events Centre.

Over 40 deserving couples had entered the competition; although only one winning pair could be selected. The couple's lack of control over their situation and compelling story were the main reasons for them being chosen as the wedding recipients. The wedding givers, Kim Stevens and Gene Paul were moved by the unique challenges Felina and Oreon faced, saying their circumstances “touched us the most.”

With only two weeks to prepare for the wedding, the winning couple are understandably extremely excited about their big day. When Kim and Gene announced the news, both Felina and Oreon had very different reactions. Oreon was speechless, while Felina could not control her overwhelming joy. “I haven't stopped crying since,” wept Felina Makiri.

Ibis Hotel Tainui Hamilton have also been inspired by the competition, offering both couples a room for their wedding night and complimentary breakfast the following morning.

The Wedding Givers competition is due to close on February 10, 2010. Soon to be married, Gene Paul and Kim Stevens are giving away their wedding experience to a worthy couple who cannot finance their own. The wedding of the winning couple will take place the day following Gene and Kim’s, February 28, 2010 at Mystery Creek Events Centre.

The quality and quantity of submissions has been significant, and with so many deserving of the wedding, it will be a tough decision for Gene and Kim in selecting the winning couple. The recipient pair will receive a dream wedding worth over $10,000, with almost all aspects supplied. The wedding has been organised by Mystery Creek Events Centre staff, experts in event management; ensuring the day is seamless and stress free for the pair.

In such difficult economic times, the amount of people willing to offer their services, products and hospitality is heartwarming. Since inception of the competition, further sponsors have come on board to help make the wedding day even more special. Professional photographers, One2One photography, will photograph both weddings, valued at over $8,000. Blakes Company Hire has committed to supply table dressings for both weddings, joining florist, Bouquet Cottage, who will provide table arrangements. A Waikato woman even offered to lend her wedding dress, in the event Kim’s is not the correct size for the winning bride.

There has been an incredible amount of support from all over the Waikato region. A huge thanks to; 89.8 ZM, Mystery Creek Events Centre, Super Liquor Te Rapa, Kiwi King Spit Roast Company, Zibido Hair, Gem’s Gems, Celebrant - Anne Purnell, Five Cross Roads Cake Kitchen, One2One Photography, Bouquet Cottage and Blakes Company Hire.

To enter yourself or a deserving couple you know, visit the Wedding Givers page of this website. Entries close on Wednesday February 10, 2010. The winners will be announced on February 12, 2010.

For further comment contact: Ariana Tucker, Communications Advisor, Mystery Creek Events Centre 07 843 4497 or 027 434 3651 arianat@mysterycreek.co.nz