Ukelele Orchestra Supports Dunedin's Food Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday 29th September

Ukelele Orchestra Supports Dunedin's 'Spring Food Festival'

The Wellington International Ukelele Orchestra are coming to perform in the Regent this Friday night, and have joined in partnership with 350 Dunedin to support the upcoming Dunedin SPRING FOOD FESTIVAL on October 24th.

On Friday 2nd October, at 7:30pm 'The Ukes' will perform at the Regent Theatre as part of their New Zealand Tour to celebrate spring and the release of our their recording, The Dreaming EP! The Ukulele Orchestra have pledged that $5 from every ticket sold by 350 Climate Action group members will go directly to support this important youth led movement. Tickets can be purchased by emailing dunedin@350.org.nz or by contacting Susan on 027 600 3022. Please note that tickets bought directly from the venue are not included in this offer – tickets which support Dunedin350 must be purchased before Thursday 5pm. There are a limited number of tickets available – so get in QUICK! More info available on www.ukulele.co.nz.

Susan Smirk, 350 Dunedin's Media Spokesperson says "We are thrilled to be partnering with The Ukes, and hope Dunedin resident's will take advantage of such a fantastic musical group performing in Dunedin! The portion of the funds which is going to Dunedin350 is an invaluable contribution, and will be put to good use organising the Spring Food Fest - a vibrant community even that all Dunedin residents can enjoy! Buy a ticket and you benefit doubly!"

The Spring Food Festival is on Saturday 24th October, 10am-4pm at the Dunedin Railway Station. The festival promises to be dynamic community event, celebrating innovative Dunedin sustainability, community spirit, and all things green and growing! The festival will bring together food producers, schools, churches, NGOs and community groups from all sectors to celebrate the start of the growing season and share knowledge about environmental issues and solutions. The delicious array of local produce available at the Saturday Farmer’s market will be interspersed with free community workshops on topics such as fruit preserves, home-brewing, composting and edible gardens. 3,500 seedlings will be given out, local bands and community dance groups will provide 350 minutes of entertainment on stage, and several churches will ring their bells 350 times. 350+ cyclists from various Dunedin biking groups will also make a 10km ride together, to convene at the Festival. A local Dunedin filmmaker will also be covering the event for a documentary to be completed later this year. The Festival expects a 10,000 strong crowd attending to enjoy the numerous vibrant activities on offer. More information is now available on http://www.springfoodfestival.org.nz/

The Spring Food Festival is brought to you by Dunedin’s 350 volunteer team. 350 is a global movement raising awareness about the current climate issues our planet is facing, and seeking to influence world leaders to make the right decisions at December’s Copenhagen convention. The name ‘350’ refers to the safe upper limit of CO2 in our atmosphere, where we can live sustainably on earth – making this number the goal for all climate change discussions. The Festival will coincide with events organized all around the country and around the globe as part of the 350 campaign. Dunedin’s Spring Food Festival is going to be the biggest 350 action in the country.

350 Dunedin is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Wellington International Ukelele Orchestra, and hopes that Dunedin residents will take the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic music, and support this positive and meaningful community event.

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