Change of Venue

Hi Guys,

Sorry to have to spring this on you at the last minute. Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be bring the Desert Island Decks back home to Tree Tops.

All the usual provisions and more! will be available on the night along with the Desert Island Party flavour. So email us with your new DJ names and your favourite 3 booty shakers as this promises to be a party like no other.

Both liquid & edible refreshment available on the night. Please remember to park safely and keep the drive way clear.

EMAIL FOR VENUE DETAILS. www.treetopspresents@gmail.com EMAIL FOR VENUE DETAILS

Tunes so far...

First Dj's announced...

Just thought we'd share with you a couple of our early entries to get you in the mood and help explain what YOU now need to do.

DJ Name: Dj Job Vacant

Tunes: Rick James - Super Freak, Dolly Parton - Joleen, SWV ft. Michael Jackson - Right Here (human nature remix)

DJ Name: Dj Waitak

Tunes: Cameo - Word up, Kraftwerk - Tour De France, Dream Warriors - Wash your face my sink

Dj Name: DJ Fast Forward

Tunes: Madonna - Like a prayer, Blur - Song 2, Happy Mondays - Kinky Afro

So don't be shy email us with your fantastic new DJ name and those three tunes that are gonna rock the floor. Remember you can DJ yourselves or in small groups.

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If you had 15 mins to fill the Dancefloor what would you play?

DESERT ISLAND DECKS
(25-07-09)

Hello Everybody Peeps,

It's been a while coming but there's some new ideas starting to formulate (with the emphasis on the late) As our glorious stand here at Tree Tops draws to an inevitable end, we have started to pursue alternative arrangements to see that the Tree Tops name continues to be put to good use. To this end we will be focusing on promoting shows, club nights and parties at alternative venues in the area and eventually further afield.

To get tha ball rollin' we would like to invite you to experiment with a new club night called "Desert Island Decks" the idea for this night is that everyone brings to the venue with them there 3/4 favourite Floor Fillas ever in the whole world (well if your anything like me It'll be your fav' tunes in the last 5 mins) when you get to the venue (before 8.00pm) you put your newly created DJ name(s) on the list and you get allocated a 15 min time slot. You can Dj by yourself or in small groups. The emphasis here is not on your DJing skills, in fact we actively discourage them! Anyone caught being too fancy and mixing or scratching may be asked to leave! It is about playing your favourite tunes and having a good time. We will figure out the winners on the night by means of the most democratic means known to mankind....Yes it's the clap-o-meter.

So here's a quick recap, with bullet points;

1. Think of your 3 or 4 favourite tunes, bring them on C.D.'s and /or an I-pod. (not all on the same disk). Or email us your choices in advance at treetopspresents@gmail.com
2. Get to the venue and register before 8pm, put your newly invented DJ name(s) on the list.
3. Have a drink and something to eat and DANCE while everyone else entertains you.
4. Have your 15 minutes of fame.
5. Bask in the glory of your superstar DJ status and field questions as to why you picked the beast tunes that had everyone shaking their thang!

So there you have it your new 5 step programme to health and happiness.

What you should do (NOW) to get a head start on the rest of the field please is email us with your DJ name(s) and 15min of tunes so we can set you up with a time slot and guarantee you get to play your first choice selection. Should you chose the same tunes as someone who has already been confirmed you will be asked for a second choice.

Please note in this new venue, The Old Wine Cellar, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426, Great North Road, Henderson we will be providing a bar and food for sale, there is ample parking on site and the Door charge will be $10.00 each. Open at 7.30pm.

We apologise for the short notice and hope to see you all there. Please tell as many people as you can and if you have a mailing list, My Space, Facebook, Twitter, etc, please don't hesitate to post these details.

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Funkin' for FREEDOM

The Venue is set and the line up is taking shape, oh yes its going to be a Real Ripsnorter for sure. This is the deal so far...

Tree Tops Presents...

In association with

Amnesty International (NZ)

FUNKIN' FOR FREEDOM WEEK

A night of pure pleasure V's activist support,

featuring...

Black Sand Diva

Super soul jazz folk groove thing going on, the jazz chameleons known to change feel and coat as the mood takes - Black Sand Diva soars from slinky Jazz grooves to rocked up roots, soul, and folk to create a unique sound organic to the Wild West Coast.

http://www.myspace.com/blacksanddiva

Sl Macombee & The Partial Truth

"For f**k sake if you get chance, don't miss this outfit live, weather its Sarah performing solo or with any other amount of local and international talent. It's the kind of awe inspiring performance that will renew your faith in live music."

http://www.myspace.com/slmacombee

The Magnets

The Magnets are Ben Collier (GoldenHorse, The Nukes), brother Tom Collier both multi-instrumentalists alongside another great musician Marcus Lawson (Lucid3, Dave Dobbyn). These guys are everything you can imagine and more, don't miss them!

Saturday August 15th

NEW LYNN COMMUNITY CENTRE

45, Totara Ave, (Opp Train/Bus Station)

Tickets $20 . 00 / $10.00 (under 18's) + booking fee available on line from

www.treetopspresents.blogspot.com

or $25.00 on the door. Show starts at 7.30pm

TO BUY TICKETS (click on link below)

http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/search?q=funkin

FREEDOM WEEK - Celebrate Yours...

Tree Tops Presents... is to organise a charity fundraiser for and in conjunction with Amnesty Internationals fundraising team.

The show at an as yet undisclosed West Auckland venue is a chance to put together some of the finest talent that West Auckland has to offer. We will also be providing a bar and food for your delectation.

We are hoping to offer e-tickets for sale via this very blog site and or via the Amnesty International NZ site.

The show is likely to be on Saturday the 15th August although this is yet to be confirmed.

Below we have included the 'low-down' on why we need to get out and show our support for this event from Amnesty's Fundraising manager Sam Healey-Cunningham.

Freedom Week – Act for their Freedom. Celebrate yours!

Freedom Week is the public appeal week of Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s theme is about celebrating our Freedom of Expression. Amnesty relies 100% on donations of time, expertise or money from the public because we accept no funding from governments. This means Amnesty will never be pressured into silence.

Amnesty International is a global movement defending human rights and human dignity worldwide. We campaign against the most serious human rights violations and abuses. See www.amnesty.org.nz

Current priorities:

People imprisoned and tortured for their beliefs: Amnesty supporters around the world have been responsible for both freeing and saving the lives of many of thousands of people imprisoned for their beliefs or because they were courageous enough to speak out against injustice.

Stop Violence against Women: Amnesty has long worked on this basic human right that everyone has the ‘right to a life free of violence”. Unfortunately this is an issue of great concern in both NZ and our region, the Pacific. We will continue to work in this area promoting good legislation and initiatives which protect women who are vulnerable to violence.

Sri Lanka and Gaza: We have been researching and reporting these human rights crises and reporting back to the UN and Governments on the human rights violations which occurred. Solid evidence gathered on location and from eye witnesses is vital if those responsible are to face justice.

Fiji: We have been putting pressure on the Fijian interim government to restore the constitution and the human rights which it has violated by limiting people’s basic freedoms including freedom of expression.

Zimbabwe – is another country of interest for NZ. Over the years we have continued to monitor and report on the human rights violations which occur in this country where people are still being imprisoned and tortured for speaking out about state sponsored human rights violations.

We hope this has given you some food for thought and that you will consider coming out to support this show which will mark the end of two weeks of fundraising events.