Parachute 05 Names Headliners

HAMILTON, NZ (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) —
Parachute 05 will take place at Mystery Creek in Hamilton, New Zealand from January 28-31. It will host more than 100 bands from the Unitee States, Australia and New Zealand over the four-day weekend with Third Day (USA), Audio
Adrenaline (USA), Grits (USA), Day of Fire (USA), Shawn McDonald (USA),
Hillsong United (AUST) and Ben Lummis (NZ) headlining.

The festival also features international and national seminar speakers
– Christine Caine, Wayne Alcorn, Rich Stearns, Maxim Institute and
Parenting with Confidence. There will also be the annual op-shop ball,
roller disco, late night movies, skate park, amusement rides, sports
games, a children’s programme and an onsite village in a family safe, drug
and alcohol-free environment.

“We really do have an awesome line-up for Parachute 05," said Mark Mortlock, festival director. "Third Day are one
of our most requested bands, and we are excited to be able to bring them
back to New Zealand. We’re looking forward in particular to having Day of
Fire and Shawn McDonald who are showcasing for the first time in New
Zealand. They have an incredible story.”

Parachute 05 is supported by Life fm, World Vision and Hamilton
City Council. –Bob Grossweiner and Jane Cohen