Media Release
February 18, 2009
Summer Slamz is back
Elemeno P
Henderson’s Te Pai Park will be alive with sound of Kiwi music and the sight of some of the best skateboarding and BMX
skills in the region at the annual Summer Slamz event on February 28.
Organised by Waitakere City Council, the popular Summer Slamz event successfully combines high action thrills and spills
and great homegrown musical talent.
The BMX and skateboarding events feature open and pro sections, as well as under 13 and under 16 categories.
Registration opens at 9:30am, with the competition starting at 11.00am.
“Some of the skills of those taking part are amazing and this is an event not to be missed,” says organiser Richard
Attwood.
Mr Attwood says music lovers are also in for a treat the Tui Award-winning Elemeno P, who headline an impressive line-up
that also includes Goodnight Nurse, Midnight Youth and Clap Clap Riot.
Elemeno P is scheduled to play at 12.30pm.
Summer Slamz is one of the many free music events being held in Waitakere parks throughout the summer and is supported
by The Edge, Cheapskates, Haro, Bike Barn and Zeal.
What: Summer Slamz
When: Saturday, February 28. Action starts 11am.
Where: Te Pai Park, cnr of Te Pai and Lincoln Rds, Henderson.
For more information go to www.summerslamz.co.nz
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