Alcohol
Alcohol can certainly be fun, but if you drink too much there’s a good chance you’ll regret it later. And no matter how much you drink, don’t forget to drink plenty of water during the night.
All OPSA events where alcohol is available are R18.
Some OUSA alcohol events are R17 with special conditions for 17 year olds - like absolutely no alcohol whatever. This might sound a bit mean - but it’s better than not being allowed in at all, right?

Sex
Don’t forget the simple rule: no glove - no love. Even if it’s the lead singer you’ve been dreaming of scoring since you were 15...
And remember no means no, not ‘maybe later’ and certainly not ‘maybe if I get more pished...’. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated at any OPSA/OUSA event. If you have any hassles see the staff immediately.

Well that’s about it - have a great Orientation and if you have any questions or problems throughout Orientation or the year, ask us at OPSA. That’s what we’re here for.

Mark Baxter
Assn. Services Officer

The Acts

Supergroove
Supergroove were ahead of their time when they burst onto the Auckland live scene in the early ‘90s, and created a string of classic Kiwi anthems: ‘Scorpio Girls’ — ‘Sitting Inside My Head’ — ‘Can’t Get Enough’ and ‘You Gotta Know’. After a phenomenal recording career selling close to 200,000 albums, generating six Top 10 hits, numerous NZ Music Awards and touring the world, the group disbanded in 1997.
But now they’re back for Orientation 2008 — and will feature members of all former line-ups, including vocalist Che-Fu!
For anyone who doesn’t know Supergroove, they are “a volatile concoction of soul, rap, funk combined with a highly extroverted stage performance. Supergroove are a visual and aural explosion that leave all who have seen them ecstatic.”

The Datsuns
The Datsuns are a rock band from Waikato. However, they’re still cool. Damn cool. The Datsuns shot to international fame after the UK music press hailed them as “the future of rock”. They have played alongside Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Korn and Disturbed.
The band recently toured Europe promoting their third album, Smoke & Mirrors, and have just completed recording their fourth album in Europe, due to be released in early this year. The Datsuns are a “must-see” band, so don’t miss them at Ori -- because they’ll cost three times as much next time you see them...

The OP Amazing Race
The OP Top Fac shield is back! Two lunchtimes of team competitions on the Polytechnic Quad, including Frozen Haggis Bowling, Waiters’ Race, Firemen’s Relay, Eating Competition and more... Team up with your classmates and enter at OPSA.

Famous OPSA Quiz
One of Dunedin’s most fun Quizzes. Bring a team of up to 6 or join a team on the night. Free entry.

OdESSA
Opening act of 2006 Big Day Out, Wellington’s OdESSA is a full on R&B grooving on down act, very popular at last year’s Toga-party and perfect opener for Supergroove. Their songs cover “virtually every imaginable genre from power-pop to blues-rock, country folk to the sexiest, sweat-drenched funk jams anywhere”, or in the words of bFM’s DJ Rockpig “Funk with balls!”

Pluto
Popular past Ori performers Pluto combine elements of modern Sci-fi-delic, rock’n’roll power, pop sensibilities and gliding vocal melodies, to create music that evokes feelings from all parts of the atmosphere. The Auckland five-piece have two critically acclaimed albums and an aura of mystique and intrigue; they have become a band known for consistently writing thoughtful, intelligent and memorable songs. Pluto have recently completed their third album, “Sunken Water”.

Tiki Live
Former Salmonella Dub front man Tiki has spent several years travelling the world releasing platinum-selling albums, charting hits and sell-out tours worldwide. In his downtime, he continued to work alongside of some of the country’s top acts as a singer, songwriter, MC, musician, composer, studio producer and live soundman for acts such as Shapeshifter.

Little Bushmen
“Draw the audience in here... Blow them out there. We collectively try to create a journey without sounding contrived and have made a conscious decision to use influences from the experimental, psychedelic Rock era of the ‘60s and ‘70s: Led Zep, Jimi Hendrix, The Who.”

Dukes
Described as a melodic, harmonic musical powerhouse of groove and catchy tunes, the Dukes are a 4 piece rock’n’rhythm band of soulsters: “Two things happen at every Dukes show. Firstly, the audience starts smiling. Even the really cool people standing at the back of the room, dressed in black, can’t seem to help themselves. Then most of the room (apart from some of the really cool people dressed in black) starts dancing.”

The Tweeks
Whatever became of Dunedin band The Gladeyes? They’re now The Tweeks. Their bag is guitar-pop melodies, with influences from ‘60s English pop, ‘80s Dunedin and Manchester bands, early ‘90s Britpop and grunge, and indie bands from the US and Canada of the last 15 years... that’s every good piece of music from the last forty years. Their sound can be described as dancey-fuzzy-guitar-pop.

Taking the Fall
Taking the Fall’s mix of alternative rock with metal and screamo influences has gained them a reputation as a very tight, original act in the local scene. They have supporting numerous touring acts such as Cold By Winter, Streetwise Scarlet, Not Quite Right, and American punk legends Strung Out.

The Electric Confectionaires
Quirky and original, The Electric Confectionaires are a four-piece from whose music has the feelgood factor -- with an edge — of ‘60s and ‘70s influences like the Beatles, Doors, Kinks and Funk Brothers.

Jae Bedford
Jae Bedford — world famous in South Dunedin, and a regular OP Happy Friday act. Jae Bedford is a Dunedin based singer/songwriter who cares more about the songs than “some dumb trend”. He loves playing live and has performed all over New Zealand solo and with some successful bands such as Dust n Bones. Jae has made many appearances on television and is very excited about playing Orientation in his home-town as he has for many years. Jae’s new album “Telling stories with chords” will be out in 2008. Catch him at OPSA’s lunchtime free entertainment.

Hypnotist — Guy Cater
GUY CATER is a fully trained and qualified Hypnotist and presents probably the funniest show you will ever see! Using just his voice and some beautiful music he gently lulls the volunteers into a hypnotic state ... and then the fun really begins. You just will not believe the crazy antics your friends get up to in their sleep-like state. The next couple of hours are a riot of fun and laughter.

‘Koile
‘KOILE is a 12-man roots/reggae outfit originally dedicated to Marley anthems and sunshine grooves that make summers memorable. They are Dunedin’s response to the Aotearoa reggae revolution. The band’s name is a Tokelauan word and refers to the coconut seedling. Every gig begins with a Tokelauan a capella to harmonize the voices of the nine members, and then they’re into an act of good old fashioned true-to-its-roots reggae. Let the sunshine in!

The Situations
The Situations is a guitar based poppy foursome from, oh, kind of around bits of the North Island. They’ve played support for the White Stripes, and released their first album. They are good keen blokes, that they are.

KOTAC
“Disco, princess, brains and the hippy. kapow!” Well that’s what their MySpace page says. Local Disco House / Zouk / Indie band who claim Nick Cave, My bloody Valentine, and Blonde Redhead as some of their influences. Bound to get the party going off.

Tahuna Breaks
There is no denying this Auckland Reggae/Funk/Soul band’s live musical energy. With influences varying from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bob Marley, UB40 and New Zealand’s own dub and reggae movement, Tahuna Breaks is an excellent blend of funk and reggae with a unique New Zealand sound. Their unique combination of funk fuelled grooves have successfully helped to impel audiences onto dance floors, cultivating a mass array of energy packed dance at their gigs, and as a result, Tahuna Breaks are generating an ever-growing fan base.

Fea Street Hustle
Country / alternative rock act The Hustle aim to make music which is fun, energetic, creative, and progressive while staying true to its country roots. Their live performances aim to involve the audience in the show, making damn sure everyone has a good time y’hear!? They seek to put on a show which sees every toe tapping, every girl dragging her man to the dance floor, and a smile slapped across the dial of every face in the whole damn place.

The Thomas Oliver Band
Their live shows are a celebration of music and a vibrant journey through blues, energetic rock music, folk, jazz, and an essence of their own.

Outbreak
With influences from Van Halen, Guns n’ Roses, Aerosmith, Deep Purple, and Iron Maiden, “We are the new face of Hard Rock. We really know how to throw a rocking party full of screaming yet melodic vocals, face melting guitar riffs and solos, beefy bass lines, and unforgettable drum beats.” Outbreak is bound to get the bogan in you rocking...

Hayman!
Try to translate those mad Japanese game shows into musical form and you start to get some idea of the rampant insanity that is Hayman! Formed by three Japanese students a few years ago, but has now re-formed with four members, including founding member Kentaro Wada on vocals. A local band, they play regularly at local venues and pack out every one, with people turned away at the door. It’s rock — but not like any rock you know.