The local teens are pulling an all-nighter! Presenting their own compositions and performing should keep them going through the wee lonely hours! Sleeping bags essential!
The Brilliant & The Bonkers
A whirlwind talk of the best bits and best-forgotten-about bits of piano history. Presented by Áine Byrne with Doug Hill on piano.
Silent Movie
Buster delivers his usual repertoire of charming chaos in Go West (1925) as ‘Friendless’, a young vagabond heading west in search of his fortune, accompanied by an unlikely leading lady on screen and the nimble fingered Gabor Tolnay on piano.
Oscar, Tony & Friends
Come and join in the vintage fun with a star-studded set of hits from the Oscar and Tony Awards....brought to you by scintillating Drag Queens Phyllis, Shona & friends, and the zany Boathouse Community Choir. Move over Liberace!
Ripple Effect: Written by Gareth Farr & performed by Farr Out
New Zealand’s own composer of cool is flying in to the shire to premier a specially commissioned work, ‘Ripple Effect’. Set to crescendo at the stroke of midnight, this world premier will make you make you glad you stayed up late!
Be prepared in all your floss and finery for this extravaganza. Buz Bryant Green flies in from China and shines a light on our Steinway, delivering a myriad of colour and character. Also featuring violinist John Thompson and baritone Robert Tucker, this is a musical feast of local, national and international stars. Two hands, four hands, six hands, eight hands! What can’t this Steinway do?? A not-to-be-missed musical bonanza!!
The astounding tribute show taking the world by storm! A fun and heart-felt concert dedicated to the incomparable Whitney Houston. The Greatest Love Of All - The Whitney Houston Show celebrates the magnificent catalogue of hits that Houston made famous during her 30 year career, including 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go', 'I'm Every Woman', 'I Will Always Love You' and many more.
Starring the breathtaking voice of Belinda Davids live in concert and direct from sell out shows across Europe, plus a full band, dancers and theatrical effects, this show is not just a brilliant tribute but a spectacular concert experience in its own right and should not be missed!
The Nelson Final of Smokefree Rockquest: New Zealand's only nationwide, live, original music, youth event. Now in its 28th year, the series of over 40 events reaches audience numbers in excess of 10,000 every year. Founded in 1989 by music teachers Glenn Common and Pete Rainey, Smokefree Rockquest has now become a New Zealand institution.
Smokefree Rockquest aims to motivate young musicians to prove their ability and realise the heights they can reach in their music careers, and to encourage their peers to support original New Zealand music.
Children under 6 years old free entry at the door (subject to availability)
Smokefree Rockquest is New Zealand's only nationwide, live, original music, youth event. Now in its 28th year, the series of over 40 events reaches audience numbers in excess of 10,000 every year. Founded in 1989 by music teachers Glenn Common and Pete Rainey, Smokefree Rockquest has now become a New Zealand institution.
Smokefree Rockquest aims to motivate young musicians to prove their ability and realise the heights they can reach in their music careers, and to encourage their peers to support original New Zealand music.
Wartime in London - children wave goodbye to their parents with trepidation and excitement. A new home in the countryside safe from the bombs awaits! When Maggie is evacuated, her teddy bear goes with her. But somehow Archibald gets left on the train...
A lively musical play from the children of Lake Rotoiti School.
Madsen Promotions are bringing you the Ultimate BeeGees experience!
A Nelson born show that has made it all the way to the bright lights of Las Vegas and other International Performances - Hit after Hit. Night Fever, Staying Alive, Massachusetts, Island in the Stream all topped off with a look and sound that's closer than close!
Catch them before their big US tour in July
New Zealand's only traditional Irish music festival presents the showcase concert for 2016. Headlined by the talented John Wynne (Flute) and John McEvoy (Fiddle) direct from Ireland (exclusively for this festival), the concert features all the guest tutors for the festival.
John Wynne is one of the finest flute players of his time. From Roscommon town, John was naturally drawn to playing in the celebrated North Connaught flute style. John released his solo debut album entitled “With every Breath” in Late 2000. The album was launched in style to a great crowd in the Temple Hotel on the 12th of November 2000 as part of the Ennis trad festival. The album has since won critical acclaim, well known musical writer and critic Eule Hatchner placed “with every breath” in his top 20 albums for the year 2001.
John McEvoy hails from Birmingham, UK. Though his music is heavily influenced by the fiddle masters of Sligo, and west Clare John has his own unique ornate style, expressive and encompassing considerable flair. Previous releases include the critically acclaimed albums ‘The Kilmore Fancy’ with his sister Catherine McEvoy and ‘Pride of the West’ his exciting collaboration with Roscommon’s John Wynne. ‘Traditional Irish Fiddle’ represents John’s love of solo and duet playing and features some new compositions and a variety of guest musicians.
Joining the both the John's on stage are Susan Miller on Accordion and Cian Kissane on Banjo, both from Ireland but currently living in Australia. Australian born guitarist Jeremy Dunlop and whistle player Dougal Adams round out this years concert lineup.
A night not to be missed for lovers of Irish music. Expect a delightful night of "craic" and toe tapping tunes from all the artists.
Last years concert sold out so be in quick to avoid disappointment.
More information about the festival and the musicians can be found on www.irishmusic.org.nz.
