The Gravis Open Sessions

Burton continues to lay down the standard for snowboarding events around the world, mixing it up this year with two nights of top New Zealand music talent at the internationally acclaimed Burton NZ Open.

From the legendary Snow Park to Wanaka's town centre, the Gravis Open Sessions will bring it all together in two full-on afterparties featuring Kora, King Kapisi, Shapeshifter, and the Sunshine Soundsystem.

The Gravis Open Sessions is a first on the Burton Open calendar, paving the way for a global tour of boarders and beats from the US, Europe and Japan, to Australia.

Session One:
Thursday 3rd August
8pm-12pm Kora and King Kapisi (Lake Wanaka Centre)

King Kapisi , the Pacific's most influencial hip hop artist. Fierce on the mic, come witness the lion's roar!
Kora , The boys have taken their unique blend of heavy funk and roots to the stage in support of a number of key acts in the past, and now, audiences across the country demand more. This night is going to drop large.

Session Two:
Saturday 5th August: 7pm , 12pm Award Ceremony, Shapeshifter and Sunshine Soundsystem(Lake Wanaka Centre)

Sunshine Soundsystem , Central's king of the decks, Downtown Brown steps up to deliver the fresh cuts for the final night, while MC KPZ deals out the lyrical situation.

Then the grand finale for the week's competition, The Burton Open Awards Ceremony. Hear the stories and see the champions collect the best spoils of the Open

Then put on your goggles and stand back for Shapeshifter!!! Featuring the marvellous voice of P Diggsss, Shapeshifter are a live phenomenon to be reckoned with, so miss this at your own peril!

R18 ROAR