A 10 day party in the Garden City.

Orientation 2010 : a 10 day party in the Garden City. 

This O Week is stacking up to be the best yet.  Showcasing a fine blend of international and local talent to suit every taste - from the legendary Black Seeds to New Zealand’s king of dubstep Optimus Gryme -  this one is sure to pack a musical punch!

The Pick of Orientation – for students and music lovers alike.

Saturday 20 Feb - AMP IT UP 1 – Drum&Bass Spectacular – Campus Amphitheatre
LTJ Bukem feat. MC Conrad, Dbridge & Instra:mental present Club Automatic, & more
The first of two heavyweight days held outside in the UCSA Ampitheatre, AMP IT UP 1 features a collection of the highest rated producers and DJ’s from around the globe, including some of Christchurch’s finest drum and bass exports.

Monday 22 Feb – Indie NEW NOISE – Downstairs in the Ballroom
HEALTH, DIE! DIE! DIE!, The Shocking Pinks, Bang Bang Eche, The Naked & Famous, and Thought Creature
Come prepared to be amused and confused on a thrilling night threaded with the best chaos creators we could find – worldwide. From racket makers to art experimenteurs, both the Ballroom and Bentleys Bar will house the new face of punk next monday.

Wednesday 24 Feb – Dubstep and Beyond – Ballroom and Bently’s Bar

Optimus Gryme, Truth, Pig Out, Joint Forces, F*K the format, P-Vans, Undertow, DJ Flex and L.Que
Like a virus, Dubstep has spread rapidly through the Drum n Bass Scene.  Come prepared for a night of heavy bassline riddims and array of melodies, vocals and spacious beats thanks to Optimus Gryme and a stellar line up of Dubstep talent. A must for all Bassheads.
 
Friday 26 Feb – Stairway Party - Ballroom and Bently’s Bar

Computers Want Me Dead, Knives at Noon, Clap Clap Riot, The Don Kings, Von Klap and The Unfaithful Ways
For those with a penchant for Indie Electronica with a little Alt country on the side and a smattering of Indie rock this is YOUR night. A joyous riot of synths, guitars and “carny pop” to bring out the beast in everyone!

Saturday 27 Feb – AMP IT UP 2 – Campus Ampitheatre

The Black Seeds, Six60, King Kapisi and Teremoana Rapley, Dubwise, J Dubs and El Pasko

Come and bask in the infectious grooves and melodies of the very best of Aotearoa, dub and reggae, at the Ampitheatre on Campus, an awesome day of skanking beats to shake the O week Hangover!

Sunday 28 Feb – Twenty20Cricket – Black Caps Vs Aussie – AMI Stadium

Give your ears a rest and your eyes a treat, come and support our guys – They hit it hard, they hit it often, the most exciting cricket you will see this season.

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