Music

Music at the Festival didn't stop at Rock, in fact it was hardly noticed there was so much else going on. Folk and Jazz concerts and "workshops" were also held giving people a chance to listen to the greats and then have a go themselves.

The Folk section was organised by Rob Lake and performers including Wellington's Marg Layton and Paul Metsers, Brendan Power (Nelson) and many more.

The Jazz section included dixieland and street bands and the highlight was a Jazz concert starring Bob Bradfords Big Band, Doug Caldwell Trio, Malcolm McNeillands sextet and the Bobcats. The classical section included an opera, "Dido and Aeneas" and lots of concerts from professional to amateur and university groups.

A pair of musicians who didn't want to be classified as any particular "type" of music were a group called Negative Theatre. John McLearly and Louise Loft with their guitars performed their own music - mainly personal and protest lyrics in a variety of styles. They included dramatic effects in their act and although they had only performed in public twice previously they were very well recieved. Perhpas the strength of their performances came from the sincerity with which they sang.