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Scoop
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Winter Street Jam Returns - Emerson & Market Take The Stage
Following the success of the very first Winter Street Jam, which drew an estimated 500 people to Hastings Street, we're turning the spotlight to the Emerson & Market Street precinct for the next round of after-dark fun - with even more entertainment in the mix. On Friday 15 August, 5-8pm, the precinct will come alive with a free, family-friendly night of music, street performances, bites, drinks and late-night shopping. Retailers and galleries will be keeping their doors open well into the evening, with winter specials, one-night only offers, and a chance to explore spots you might not otherwise get the chance to. The night will feature a live DJ keeping the beats flowing, fiery performances from Fire & Flow, roaming acts including the giant bubble man, appearances from some Hawke's Bay Hawks players, free face painting (5-7pm), and 30 glow-in-the-dark hula hoops for all ages to enjoy. Fuel up with treats from food trucks and local favourites, with happy hour deals, and one-night-only treats. Adding to the atmosphere is that cosy 'Euro winter' feel. Glowing shopfronts, live music, street food and people ducking into warm, welcoming spaces between all the action. 'Seeing Hastings Street full of people exploring shops, enjoying the music, and just being out in the heart of the city on a winter's night was exactly what we hoped for,' says Pip Thompson, General Manager of Napier City Business Inc. 'Now we're bringing that same energy to Emerson & Market Streets and with a new line-up of businesses open late and street entertainment, it's going to have its own unique energy.' Winter Street Jams are designed as small, street-level activations trialled in compact precincts, encouraging people to reconnect with the CBD after 5pm while giving local businesses opportunities to get involved. They are also a chance to explore how late-night trading and evening activations could work longer-term. If successful, they could help pave the way for more regular evening events, helping create a more vibrant city centre year-round.
Scoop
22-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Winter Street Jams Aim To Reignite Napier After Dark
Press Release – Napier City Business Inc. From music and mulled wine to evening shopping and fire performers, Winter Street Jams is turning small pockets of the city into lively evening spots worth heading out for. This winter, Napier isn't slowing down. It's switching on. From music and mulled wine to evening shopping and fire performers, Winter Street Jams is turning small pockets of the city into lively evening spots worth heading out for. Earlier this year, Napier City Business Inc. (NCBI) sparked an important conversation about the future of our city centre after dark, with the Life After 5pm article prompting strong community response and widespread media coverage. Locals told us loud and clear: they'd happily come into town in the evenings if more shops stayed open later. We listened. Our retailers were keen to get involved, and that's how Winter Street Jams came to life; a series of small, street-level activations trialled in compact precincts. These free, family-friendly evenings bring together late-night shopping, live music & entertainment, street food, and a relaxed winter vibe that encourages people to reconnect with the city after 5pm. The first event kicks off this Friday on Hastings Street from 5-8pm, with a range of local businesses keeping their doors open late for the occasion. Richard Boyd-Dunlop Gallery Music Machine Department of Curiosities Wardini Books Emily Mallard Ceramics Tennyson Gallery Chantal Shop Hapi Cafe Vinci's Pizza Bistronomy The Rose Irish Pub Indigo Zambrero Grab a bite from The Doghaus, Li'l Donuts, and Swagberg, plus head to Bistronomy for White Glühwein mulled wine, steak sandos, hot chips, and drinks by the glass (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options). Live entertainment includes sets from DJs Sneeky, Taniwhunk, and DJ Longplayer on the decks, with a fiery performance from fire artists Fire & Flow. 'Winter is a challenging time for local businesses and it's all too easy to hibernate at home when nothing's happening,' says Pip Thompson, General Manager of NCBI. 'But our community has shown there's a real appetite for coming together. These events are part of building a more resilient, thriving city centre that people feel proud to support.' Winter Street Jams are also a chance to explore how late-night trading and evening activations could work longer-term. If successful, they could help pave the way for more regular evening events, helping create a more vibrant city centre year-round. Upcoming dates and locations: Hastings Street (Tennyson to Browning) – Friday 25 July, 5-8pm Market Street (Tennyson to Emerson) – Friday 15 August, 5-8pm Brought to you by Napier City Business Inc and supported by Napier City Council.
Scoop
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Winter Street Jams Aim To Reignite Napier After Dark
This winter, Napier isn't slowing down. It's switching on. From music and mulled wine to evening shopping and fire performers, Winter Street Jams is turning small pockets of the city into lively evening spots worth heading out for. Earlier this year, Napier City Business Inc. (NCBI) sparked an important conversation about the future of our city centre after dark, with the Life After 5pm article prompting strong community response and widespread media coverage. Locals told us loud and clear: they'd happily come into town in the evenings if more shops stayed open later. We listened. Our retailers were keen to get involved, and that's how Winter Street Jams came to life; a series of small, street-level activations trialled in compact precincts. These free, family-friendly evenings bring together late-night shopping, live music & entertainment, street food, and a relaxed winter vibe that encourages people to reconnect with the city after 5pm. The first event kicks off this Friday on Hastings Street from 5-8pm, with a range of local businesses keeping their doors open late for the occasion. Richard Boyd-Dunlop Gallery Music Machine Department of Curiosities Wardini Books Emily Mallard Ceramics Tennyson Gallery Chantal Shop Hapi Cafe Vinci's Pizza Bistronomy The Rose Irish Pub Indigo Zambrero Grab a bite from The Doghaus, Li'l Donuts, and Swagberg, plus head to Bistronomy for White Glühwein mulled wine, steak sandos, hot chips, and drinks by the glass (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options). Live entertainment includes sets from DJs Sneeky, Taniwhunk, and DJ Longplayer on the decks, with a fiery performance from fire artists Fire & Flow. 'Winter is a challenging time for local businesses and it's all too easy to hibernate at home when nothing's happening,' says Pip Thompson, General Manager of NCBI. 'But our community has shown there's a real appetite for coming together. These events are part of building a more resilient, thriving city centre that people feel proud to support.' Winter Street Jams are also a chance to explore how late-night trading and evening activations could work longer-term. If successful, they could help pave the way for more regular evening events, helping create a more vibrant city centre year-round. Upcoming dates and locations: Hastings Street (Tennyson to Browning) - Friday 25 July, 5-8pm Market Street (Tennyson to Emerson) - Friday 15 August, 5-8pm Brought to you by Napier City Business Inc and supported by Napier City Council.
NZ Herald
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Napier Winter Street Jams a bid to draw shoppers back into city after dark
A conversation about keeping Napier businesses open later has generated a new event that will keep the city centre alive and ready for winter after-dark shopping. Fire performers, street food, and live music is planned as the new Winter Street Jams series kicks off on Friday on Hastings St, aiming
