5000 TICKETS SOLD IN 12 DAYS

Early bird tickets for WOMAD New Zealand 2007 have sold out and organisers expect the festival to be completely sold out by Christmas.5000 TICKETS SOLD IN 12 DAYS

Early bird tickets for WOMAD New Zealand 2007 have sold out and organisers expect the festival to be completely sold out by Christmas.Tickets for WOMAD New Zealand 2007 went on sale on November 1 and within 12 days the 5000 early bird tickets had all been sold with ticket sales to date now topping 5500. Three-day tickets for the event are limited to 12,500.

Early bird tickets cost $145 and the full price ticket now costs $165. Children aged 12 years and under, accompanied by an adult, are free.

WOMAD New Zealand 2007 takes place at New Plymouth's Brooklands Park and TSB Bowl from 16-18 March.

Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (TAFT) Chief Executive Suzanne Porter says the response has been phenomenal.

"In 12 days we sold more tickets than were sold in the first six weeks for WOMAD 2005. The demand for tickets reflects the exceptional nature of this event.

"WOMAD 2005 was sold out and a large number of disappointed people were turned away after leaving it too late to buy tickets. We are urging people to buy their tickets early to ensure a spot at the hottest festival of the summer."

WOMAD New Zealand 2007 features an expanded site with additional room, as well as regular features including artist workshops, a global food village, Kidzone and the option to camp at the adjacent racecourse or stay marae-style in the TSB Stadium.

Tickets for WOMAD New Zealand 2007 are available through Ticketek for $165. Children under 12 are free. The full line-up and detailed information is available on the WOMAD website.

Image: Australian artist Lior.