SCHEDULE
Entertainment
On the Interislander Stage
Superbad
Superbad are one of Wellington and New Zealand's most in demand party bands. Boasting members from the likes of the Richter City Rebels, Wellington City Shake-em-on-Downers, The Fades & Raw Collective to name a few, this is one powerhouse super-group band not to be missed!
For the past 5 years Superbad have slated an annual artist battle show at Wellington's Rogue & Vagabond with epic turn outs. With over 10 years of performances Superbad without fail bring a night of epic proportions, so bring those dancing shoes! For more, see https://www.superbad.co.nz/
Gareth Barker
Gareth Barker is an international performer who is based in Wellington. Gareth's style is inspired by many of the great artists like Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
His original album "Hello World" was recorded in Canada and released and toured his album. His highlight was performing in Washington DC for the VP's Wife - Mrs Biden at the time.
Renee Maurice
Renee Maurice grew up in Picton, where she was featured in many local concerts and theatre productions. Renee moved with her family to Wellington in 2008 and performed in musical theatre shows with Upper Hutt Musical Theatre and in 2013, became the grand winner of New Zealand's Got Talent. Renee now performs with her group Queen Street, a cabaret style group. For more, see https://www.facebook.com/reneemauricesings
Superbad are one of Wellington and New Zealand's most in demand party bands. Boasting members from the likes of the Richter City Rebels, Wellington City Shake-em-on-Downers, The Fades & Raw Collective to name a few, this is one powerhouse super-group band not to be missed!
For the past 5 years Superbad have slated an annual artist battle show at Wellington's Rogue & Vagabond with epic turn outs. With over 10 years of performances Superbad without fail bring a night of epic proportions, so bring those dancing shoes! For more, see https://www.superbad.co.nz/
Gareth Barker
Gareth Barker is an international performer who is based in Wellington. Gareth's style is inspired by many of the great artists like Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
His original album "Hello World" was recorded in Canada and released and toured his album. His highlight was performing in Washington DC for the VP's Wife - Mrs Biden at the time.
Renee Maurice
Renee Maurice grew up in Picton, where she was featured in many local concerts and theatre productions. Renee moved with her family to Wellington in 2008 and performed in musical theatre shows with Upper Hutt Musical Theatre and in 2013, became the grand winner of New Zealand's Got Talent. Renee now performs with her group Queen Street, a cabaret style group. For more, see https://www.facebook.com/reneemauricesings
For the Kids
Children's Treasure Island
Sponsored by Port Marlborough, the Children's Treasure Island Marquee offers all day activities from crafts to games, entertainers and facepainting.
Levity Beet
Three times Apra NZ children’s song of the year winner and 2018 Tui Children’s Musician of the Year- Levity Beet is well known for his dynamic and humourous performances in schools, E.C centres, festivals, libraries and private parties. Levity wows audiences with new musical inventions playing instruments he makes from heaters, air bed pumps, tyre valves and anything imaginable. Mr. Beet has produced 6 albums, numerous singles and a cd/songbook. He also produces music for ‘Darwin and Newts’ - viewable on TV2 and Hei Hei TV. Levity teaches weekly about 40 kids the ukulele, guitar, songwriting and mentors young bands. www.levitybeet.com
Kath Bee
Kath Bee has provided the soundtrack to a generation of kiwi kids lives with her songs "Individuality', 'Dad I wanna be a Camel', 'Dragons Under My Bed' and more. With 6 albums and over 60 songs under her belt, Kath is an award-winning songwriter who has a knack for crafting intelligent, thoughtful songs that resonate with children of all ages.
Her performances are interactive and compelling. She easily draws the audience in, keeps them engaged and leaves everyone, including the grown-ups, feeling happy.
Captain Festus McBoyle's Travelling Variety Show
From the ashes of a 25 year non-illustrious Rock n Roll career comes the unwashed, semi toothed and slightly uncouth Piratical ‘cheese’ Captain Festus McBoyle.
Armed with just his cheeky humour and the sharpened hooks of his songs, the Captain is joined by Miss Lucy Drawers and Ebeneza Strong and together, they are more fun than a squirrel up ya jumper! Regularly compared to Monty Python and Spike Milligan, this Vaudeville Musical Comedy Troupe playfully target unsuspecting families with the utmost precision. Transcending age and culture with ease, their almost ‘Punk Rock’ ethos will whisk you away on a first class voyage to sample their weird and wonderful world.
The Travelling Tuataras
For humans of all ages who love stories from Aotearoa and being part of the action!
From Lake Rotoehu we are the Travelling Tuataras Jill Walker and Brian Potiki legendary funmakers, artmakers and performers with a unique blend of art adventures, storytelling and original songs. We create opportunities for communities to join together with us to bring stories Aotearoa alive, and to create art - for festivals, parades, carnivals and celebrations throughout the country and further afar. This has included WOMAD kidzone parades, Auckland Aotea centre first night new year celebration and library schools and ece performances from Tai Tokerau ( far north) to Rakiura (stewart island )
We are excited to being part of Maritime festival 2020 we both have family connections to Picton and great memories of summer holidays and foreshore festivities - we are fulfilling a dream to return to the foreshore and share some tuatara magic with today’s tamariki.
Bringing Stories Alive Together with you!
With masks, colourful props, music, song and puppets.
Expect maximum participation, as together we bring alive story from sea and land.
Then Drum up a tsunami with buckets then stack them high and watch them fly!
Performance Times : See the Schedule
Wild Arts Adventuring
Ocean windsculptures
Light funky cane, crepe forms, bright colourful great in the wind - created individually or working together as families - prior to taking them home with you, add to a temporary sea sculpture garden.
Paint Fabric Art
Create together with paint & fabric a celebration of the sea creatures of Tangaroa, guardian of the sea.
Art making times : See the Schedule
Sponsored by Port Marlborough, the Children's Treasure Island Marquee offers all day activities from crafts to games, entertainers and facepainting.
Levity Beet
Three times Apra NZ children’s song of the year winner and 2018 Tui Children’s Musician of the Year- Levity Beet is well known for his dynamic and humourous performances in schools, E.C centres, festivals, libraries and private parties. Levity wows audiences with new musical inventions playing instruments he makes from heaters, air bed pumps, tyre valves and anything imaginable. Mr. Beet has produced 6 albums, numerous singles and a cd/songbook. He also produces music for ‘Darwin and Newts’ - viewable on TV2 and Hei Hei TV. Levity teaches weekly about 40 kids the ukulele, guitar, songwriting and mentors young bands. www.levitybeet.com
Kath Bee
Kath Bee has provided the soundtrack to a generation of kiwi kids lives with her songs "Individuality', 'Dad I wanna be a Camel', 'Dragons Under My Bed' and more. With 6 albums and over 60 songs under her belt, Kath is an award-winning songwriter who has a knack for crafting intelligent, thoughtful songs that resonate with children of all ages.
Her performances are interactive and compelling. She easily draws the audience in, keeps them engaged and leaves everyone, including the grown-ups, feeling happy.
Captain Festus McBoyle's Travelling Variety Show
From the ashes of a 25 year non-illustrious Rock n Roll career comes the unwashed, semi toothed and slightly uncouth Piratical ‘cheese’ Captain Festus McBoyle.
Armed with just his cheeky humour and the sharpened hooks of his songs, the Captain is joined by Miss Lucy Drawers and Ebeneza Strong and together, they are more fun than a squirrel up ya jumper! Regularly compared to Monty Python and Spike Milligan, this Vaudeville Musical Comedy Troupe playfully target unsuspecting families with the utmost precision. Transcending age and culture with ease, their almost ‘Punk Rock’ ethos will whisk you away on a first class voyage to sample their weird and wonderful world.
The Travelling Tuataras
For humans of all ages who love stories from Aotearoa and being part of the action!
From Lake Rotoehu we are the Travelling Tuataras Jill Walker and Brian Potiki legendary funmakers, artmakers and performers with a unique blend of art adventures, storytelling and original songs. We create opportunities for communities to join together with us to bring stories Aotearoa alive, and to create art - for festivals, parades, carnivals and celebrations throughout the country and further afar. This has included WOMAD kidzone parades, Auckland Aotea centre first night new year celebration and library schools and ece performances from Tai Tokerau ( far north) to Rakiura (stewart island )
We are excited to being part of Maritime festival 2020 we both have family connections to Picton and great memories of summer holidays and foreshore festivities - we are fulfilling a dream to return to the foreshore and share some tuatara magic with today’s tamariki.
Bringing Stories Alive Together with you!
With masks, colourful props, music, song and puppets.
Expect maximum participation, as together we bring alive story from sea and land.
Then Drum up a tsunami with buckets then stack them high and watch them fly!
Performance Times : See the Schedule
Wild Arts Adventuring
Ocean windsculptures
Light funky cane, crepe forms, bright colourful great in the wind - created individually or working together as families - prior to taking them home with you, add to a temporary sea sculpture garden.
Paint Fabric Art
Create together with paint & fabric a celebration of the sea creatures of Tangaroa, guardian of the sea.
Art making times : See the Schedule
On the Water
Timings to be confirmed
Maritime Festival Raft Races
A favourite of all festival-goers, whether participating or just watching the fun, the raft races are back this year! Grab some colleagues, family or mates and register your team to join in the fun, with some great prizes to be won!
Build-A-Boat Raft Races
Another classic Maritime festival event, register your team to gather on the day, and build your best seaworthy raft! You must construct it on the day with the mystery materials provided, and the raft must be able to float.
A favourite of all festival-goers, whether participating or just watching the fun, the raft races are back this year! Grab some colleagues, family or mates and register your team to join in the fun, with some great prizes to be won!
Build-A-Boat Raft Races
Another classic Maritime festival event, register your team to gather on the day, and build your best seaworthy raft! You must construct it on the day with the mystery materials provided, and the raft must be able to float.