CHARTFEST 2011 , Christchurch's NZ Music Month live music extravaganza is set to return on Saturday 14 May at the new location of the CPSA Grounds at CPIT on Madras St .

With the generous support of CPIT , CCC and Smokefree , CHARTFEST in its fourth year moves in a new direction, with an exciting line-up and range of music-related activities. Christchurch's favourite local music festival presents an exciting array of live shows, keeping the tradition of presenting the dynamic energy of the city's hottest emerging acts as well as honouring some of the NZ's most loved artists. Not only showcasing the beautifully diverse musical styles, CHARTFEST 2011 includes a MUSIC INDUSTRY & CAREER EXPO (all ages) followed by live showcases from a variety of the city's best musicians at two venues – Zebedees (all ages) and the CPSA (R18).

The CPSA building is safe, single level and structurally approved with a large grassed area ideal for hosting this year's event. Given recent events, CHARTFEST 2011 represents a unique opportunity to gather the city's music community together in solidarity and celebrate the fine people and music culture of this proud city.

SCHEDULE

Saturday 14 May

Daytime: MUSIC INDUSTRY EXPO – CPSA, CPIT Madras St, FREE 2pm-4pm – Expo & Clinics: CPIT Rakaia Centre Atrium & Imagitech Theatre; Songwriting clinic with Lauren Mitchell 4pm-6pm – School Band Search Finals & BBQ: CPSA Common Room 4pm-6pm – Musician's Forum: your chance to discuss the future, Imagitech Theatre

Evening: CHARTFEST SHOWCASE – CPSA, CPIT Madras St, 7.30pm-1pm (r18) 7.30pm – Live Music, Licensed Bar CHARTFEST School Bands with Tainted – Zebedees, Blenheim Rd, 8pm-12pm (all ages)

Tickets available at http://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz