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Wellington's gearing up for an another season of Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show and to get everyone into the swing of things, Wellington City Council and WOW® have brought back the Montana WearableArt™ Wander for its second year.

This is your chance to see all Supreme WOW® Award winners from the past 20 years – which are now adding an extra splash of colour to the central city. And there’s an extra aspect to this year’s Wander – a theatrical performer from the Montana WOW® Awards Show will be giving guided tours of the garments over the next couple of weeks or you can utilise our Wellington mobile guide. TEXT* WANDER to 315 to receive a link.

The Council’s Recreation and Events Portfolio Leader, Councillor John Morrison, says he’s keen to have a wander around the central city with the show’s ringmaster.

“I’ve been to the show before where I was doubled-over laughing at the pre show performers’ antics,” says John. “I’m sure the ringmaster will make for a very entertaining guide.

“You should definitely head along to Te Papa if you can’t make it on one of the tours – they have the first ever and most recent Supreme Winners on display in the shop area. It would be a great chance to get up close to last year’s winner – a leathery masterpiece by Wellingtonian Nadine Jaggi.”

Staff from the Nelson-based WOW® and Classic Cars Museum will also guide people through the tours. Tours start tomorrow, and run every day until Sunday 4 October (weather dependent). Times vary – for exact details visit the website.

Now in its fifth year in Wellington, the Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show brings to life more than 160 garments in a theatrical extravaganza of music, drama, choreography, lighting and comedy. The shows start on Thursday 24 September and runs until Sunday 4 October.

* Texts cost 20c. Use of the mobile guide is free, but supplier charges may apply.

Photographic opportunities can be arranged on request.

For further information, please contact:
Lauren Fantham, phone + 64 4 803 8306 or +64 21 227 8306
Barbara Burke, Council Communications, phone +64 4 803 8527 or +64 21 227 8527