Arts Festival '71

August 15th 20th

At Massey University and in Palmerston North nearly ever worthwhile venue in town is already booked.

Accomodation will be mainly billets in flats. The idea of using large tents is very unlikely now. There is enough billets in the town where many activities will be in any case, and in the event of bad weather, the tents could become swamps. A/f handbook will be in a lift-out section of Chaff Massey's Student newspaper.

Blues/Rock. About 20 Rock Groups will participate and large capacity venues are available.

Film Programme - the theme is heavy. Films include The Incident, The Boston Strangler, Beach Red. In Cold Blood, The Naked Prey, Underground movies from Australia and New Zealand and supporting lectures.

Fine Arts. Entries are required in painting, screen printing, etching, pottery sculpture etc. The exhibition will be at the Palmerston North Art Gallery and there is a prize of a return Air New Zealand trip to Australia plus $400.

Chess A large outdoor game at the town square between the 2 top N.Z. chess players is sure to provide spectacle. The normal tournment will also be on.

Drama - Most universities are now working on a play to stage at Arts Festival. Victoria is sending Vasco.

Concert Music - The Auckland Choral Group will present several concerts. Victoria's orchestra will be going, as well performers from most universities.