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Cricket World Cup Fanzone to open this Friday
Cricket World Cup Fanzone to open this Friday
The
opening of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 New Zealand is
only days away, and on Friday 13 February, the Fanzone is
set to get the party started with a night of music and
entertainment.
Situated at Victoria Square from Friday 13 – Monday 23 February, the Fanzone will be a hub for cricket fans of all ages and will be the starting point for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 New Zealand match-day Fantrail that leads all the way to Hagley Oval.
The Fanzone opening on Friday 13 will feature a backyard cricket competition and a ‘Heroes and Heroines’ themed night of musical entertainment with performances by home grown acts such as Bic Runga, Tiki Taane, Lawrence Arabia, Julia Deans and DJ Reno (Shapeshifter).
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the Fanzone will be a must for all cricket fans during the ICC Cricket World Cup in Christchurch.
“The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 New Zealand will be an amazing event and the Fanzone will be a great place to meet friends, families and visitors from around the world. With backyard cricket, live music and entertainment, it is sure to be a great venue throughout the Cricket World Cup.”
“I’m delighted that our city will host the Cricket World Cup and we fully intend to show all our visitors and residents a good time. Christchurch 2015: it’s happening, and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is just the start of it,” Mayor Dalziel says.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 New Zealand
Fanzone and Fantrail details:
• The Fanzone is
open Friday 13 – Monday 23 February 2015, between
9am–10.30pm (8am on match days).
• Entrance is
free of charge.
• The Fanzone will feature food
and beverage stands, live music, backyard cricket games,
prize giveaways, family days, face-painting and movies.
• Live big-screen coverage of all the games from Hagley
Oval.
• The Fantrail is open on match days from
9am and will have musical performances, entertainment and a
few surprises as fans make their way from the Fanzone to
Hagley Oval.
For further information on the Fanzone and
the Fantrail including a map detailing the location and for
further information about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
please visit
www.christchurch2015.co.nz ends
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