BEN & JERRY’S OPENAIR CINEMAS RETURN TO CANBERRA THIS SUMMER WITH TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Announcement posted by The Sound Campaign 20 Nov 2014

HUSKY // JACK BIILMANN // SECOND AVENUE // ANGUS MURPHY

MEDIA RELEASE – SYDNEY, NOVEMBER 2014: Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas are back with a bang this summer, bringing music by day and movies by night to Canberra. As part of a nationwide series of events, which are enjoyed by more than 150,000 people across Australia, the Canberra leg of the tour will take place on the Capital City’s picturesque Patrick White Lawns, from January 18 until February 22 2015.

With live music from an array of Canberra’s best up-and-coming artists every Saturday and Sunday - the latter with free ice cream and games as part of the Ben & Jerry’s Sundae Sessions – Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas will once again be recreating their famously fun and friendly festival vibes.

Melbourne stars Husky, the Sundae Sessions season headliners, will be kick-starting proceedings before a screening of ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One’ at the Charity Launch on January 18. Having toured with the likes of Gotye and Mumford & Sons, the trio are set to perform tracks from their forthcoming second album ‘Rucker’s Hill’. Tickets to the biggest night of the season are on sale now and all proceeds from ticket sales go to WWF-Australia’s efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Husky comments,

“We're really looking forward to playing the Ben & Jerry's Sundae Sessions. You can't go wrong with film, music and ice cream. Plus we get a chance to help a great cause, the World Wide Fund For Nature.”

The other top musical acts guaranteed to have guests grooving until sundown include acoustic pop-rock duo Second Avenue, the soulful dub sounds of Jack Biilmann and singer-songwriter Angus Murphy.

Open Tuesday to Sunday throughout the season, films will be shown on a 2K HD digital cinema system and colossal 12m by 6m screen. Complete with Klipsch superior sound and the latest in professional audio technology, moviegoers can look forward to enjoying an alfresco cinema experience like no other. This season has a strictly limited capacity so guests are advised to book ahead to secure their tickets.

Films on offer include an assortment of the latest and greatest new releases, a selection of sci-fi thrillers, cult classics and firm family favourites including:

Frozen Sing-a-Long – sing along to this Academy Award winning musical fantasy about a fearless princess setting off on an unforgettable journey to find her estranged sister.

· The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 – Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence resumes her role of heroin Katniss, alongside Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson, in the hope to save her nation from the control of a brutal regime.

· Into The Woods – This much anticipated fairytale musical is based on the long running Broadway show and features an all-star cast including Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Chris Pine.

· Dirty Dancing – the classic coming of age drama that documents a teenage girl’s relationship with her saucy dance instructor.

· Birdman – This black comedy tells the story of one actor’s struggle with his ego, career and family as he attempts to mount a Broadway play.

· The Imitation Game – follows the brilliant British mathematician, logician, cryptologist, and computer scientist who led the charge to crack the German Enigma Code that helped the Allies win WWII.

Adding a touch of comfort to a night under the stars, deckchairs, bean loungers and blankets can be hired as part of the ticket packages available. Cinemagoers can also opt for a

Volkswagen Polo Class ticket, which includes reserved premium seating with a blanket and cushion for extra film-watching luxury, a drink and a Ben & Jerry’s shortie.

Complementing the entertainment line-up is a fully licensed bar stocked with a wide selection of Giesen Wines, XXXX Summer Bright Lager & 5 Seeds Cider and Rocketboy Pizza will be serving up a delicious range of signature salads and gourmet pizzas.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream will be cooling down those balmy evenings with a range of legen-dairy flavours and for those who can’t get enough of the sweet stuff, Ben & Jerry’s will be scooping up unlimited free ice cream for every Sundae Session. As always, the Sundae Sessions also include a host of lawn games including Putt Putt, Pick-a-Pat and Giant Cow Jenga.

On top of all this, Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas will be the ultimate place to kickstart the weekend each and every Friday as Aperol Sunsets will see the best local DJs take to the decks to provide the perfect musical backdrop for Aperol Spritz sundowners.

Alex Khadra, Openair Cinemas’ Director comments:

“With stunning sunset views overlooking Lake Burley Griffin providing the perfect summer setting for a night at the movies for families and friends, we’re proud to present award-winning classics and the latest blockbusters right in the heart of Australia’s capital.”

Canberra is the third stop of the nationwide Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas tour which will go on to excite audiences in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.

To purchase tickets visit openaircinemas.com.au.

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Notes to Editors:

For further information, images and interview requests please contact The Sound Campaign:

Celia Cochran | T: 02 8353 0238 | E: celia.cochran@thesoundcampaign.com

Listings Information

Event: Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas Canberra

Date: Sunday 18 January – Sunday 22 February

Artists: Husky, Second Avenue, Jack Biilmann, Angus Murphy