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Band Together
Band Together was a musical concert put on for the people of Canterbury, New Zealand, Canterbury, New Zealand as a response to the 2010 Canterbury earthquake which had occurred a month earlier. It was held on 23 October 2010 at Christchurch's Hagley Park (New Zealand), Hagley Park. Organised by Opshop frontman Jason Kerrison and New Zealand music personality Paul Ellis, over 31 different acts performed on two stages erected in the city's Hagley Park, Christchurch, North Hagley Park, many of whom had been raised in the region and wanted to give back to their hometown. With appearances by Christchurch mayor Bob Parker (mayor), Bob Parker, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key. and a number of media personalities including Hilary Barry, Jason Gunn, Simon Barnett, it was broadcast live across New Zealand from midday through to 8pm on TV3 (New Zealand), TV3. Performers Performers included (in order of performance): *Dame Malvina Major *Te Kotahitanga Kapa Haka *Che Fu *King Kapi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canterbury, New Zealand
Canterbury ( mi, Waitaha) is a region of New Zealand, located in the central-eastern South Island. The region covers an area of , making it the largest region in the country by area. It is home to a population of The region in its current form was established in 1989 during nationwide local government reforms. The Kaikoura District joined the region in 1992 following the abolition of the Nelson-Marlborough Regional Council. Christchurch, the South Island's largest city and the country's second-largest urban area, is the seat of the region and home to percent of the region's population. Other major towns and cities include Timaru, Ashburton, Rangiora and Rolleston. History Natural history The land, water, flora, and fauna of Waitaha/Canterbury has a long history stretching from creation of the greywacke basement rocks that make up the Kā Tiritiri o te Moana/Southern Alps to the arrival of the first humans. This history is linked to the creation of the earth, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Press
''The Press'' is a daily newspaper published in Christchurch, New Zealand owned by media business Stuff Ltd. First published in 1861, the newspaper is the largest circulating daily in the South Island and publishes Monday to Saturday. One community newspaper—''Northern Outlook''- is also published by ''The Press'' and is free. The newspaper has won the title of New Zealand Newspaper of the Year (in its circulation category) three times: in 2006, 2007 and 2012. It has also won the overall Newspaper of the Year title twice: in 2006 and 2007. History James FitzGerald came to Lyttelton on the '' Charlotte Jane'' in December 1850, and was from January 1851 the first editor of the '' Lyttelton Times'', Canterbury's first newspaper. From 1853, he focussed on politics and withdrew from the ''Lyttelton Times''. After several years in England, he returned to Canterbury concerned about the proposed capital works programme of the provincial government, with his chief concern the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivy Lies
Ivy Lies is an all-female New Zealand rock band. They are best known for their hit single "Addicted". Band members are Emla Palmer (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Lisa Blatchford (bass/vocals), and Rosie O'Connell (drums). History Early work In 2001 when Emla, Lisa and Rosie were 14 years old they decided to form a band called "Starlett" in their hometown of Christchurch. Years later the band caught a lot of attention performing at bars in their area and a performance at the "RockQuest" competition led to a record deal with SonyBMG. At the time the girls released two singles, "What I Had‟, which went straight to a Top 5 Radio hit and "Let It Go‟, which placed at number 15. 2008 – present In 2008 the girls relocated to Auckland where they met Mihka and changed the band name to Ivy Lies. In mid-2009 the girls travelled to Los Angeles to record their album with producer Clif Magness and then in December 2009 their single "Addicted" was released and went to number 8 on RIANZ (t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinah Lee
Diane Marie Jacobs (born 19 August 1943), known as Dinah Lee, is a New Zealand singer who performed 1960s pop and adult contemporary music. Her debut single from early 1964, "Don't You Know Yockomo?", achieved No. 1 chart success in New Zealand and in the Australian cities of Brisbane and Melbourne. It was followed in September by her cover version of Jackie Wilson's, "Reet Petite", which also reached No. 1 in New Zealand and peaked at No. 6 in Melbourne. The Australian release was a double A-sided single with "Do the Blue Beat". On her early singles she was backed by fellow New Zealanders, Max Merritt & His Meteors. Lee appeared regularly on both New Zealand and Australian TV variety programs, including Johnny O'Keefes ''Sing, Sing, Sing'' and ''Bandstand''. She toured supporting Johnny O'Keefe, as well as Ray Columbus & the Invaders and P.J. Proby. According to Australian rock music journalist, Ed Nimmervoll, in the 1960s, "Lee was the most successful female si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Columbus
Raymond John Patrick Columbus (4 November 1942 – 29 November 2016) was a New Zealand Benny Award-winning singer and songwriter, television host, music manager and entertainer, with a career spanning six decades. As the lead singer of Ray Columbus & the Invaders, his best-known hit was "She's A Mod". Early years Columbus attended Xavier College in Christchurch, studied tap, but was more interested in the rock 'n' roll of the era and formed his first band, The Dominoes, in 1959. Based in a church hall, in Addington, Christchurch, the band put on Saturday night dances. Often in the last bracket of songs for the night, Columbus would throw a big sombrero hat down on the floor and dance around it while the band played the Mexican Hat Dance. Music career Columbus got his big break playing with the Downbeats Band which later became Ray and the Drifters. He relocated to Auckland when he was offered a TV show titled ''Club Columbus'', whereupon he changed the band's name to Ray Columb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clap Clap Riot
Clap Clap Riot is a five-piece indie rock band based in Auckland, New Zealand. History The band originated in Canterbury and was originally named ''Band Theft Auto''. Discography Albums EPs Singles Members *Stephen Heard – Vocals and Guitar *Dave Rowlands – Guitar *Tristan Colenso – Bass guitar *Alex Freer – Drums *Anthony Metcalf – Keyboards and Guitar Keyboard may refer to: Text input * Keyboard, part of a typewriter * Computer keyboard ** Keyboard layout, the software control of computer keyboards and their mapping ** Keyboard technology, computer keyboard hardware and firmware Music * Musi ... Past members *Sam Mountain – Drums – 2006 to 2010 *Strachan Rivers – Drums – 2010 to 2012 *Jonathan Pearce – Guitar / Keyboards *Mark Perkins – Guitar / Keys References External linksInstagram Page [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan King (singer-songwriter)
Nathan King is a musician, singer, and songwriter from Christchurch, New Zealand. History King's musical career began with his band Zed, who released two multi-platinum albums: '' Silencer'' (2000) and '' This Little Empire'' (2003). Zed toured in New Zealand, Australia and Europe, playing shows supporting acts like Robbie Williams, Coldplay, The Calling and Ash. In 2001 he was nominated for the award of best songwriter and won the award as best male vocalist at the New Zealand Music Awards. In 2005 King began a solo career after Zed decided to take an extended break. His first solo album, '' The Crowd'', produced by Brady Blade and Greg Haver, was released in September 2008. It debuted at #22 on the RIANZ New Zealand Album Chart, before reaching a peak of #14. In 2009 he took part at the 'Classic Hits Church Tour', alongside Greg Johnson, Boh Runga Boh Runga (born 1969/1970) is a New Zealand recording artist and was the lead singer and guitarist in New Zealand rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dane Rumble
Dane Aaron Rumble (born 9 February 1982) is a New Zealand recording artist. He is a former member of New Zealand hip hop group, Fast Crew. Background Rumble was born in Kirwee, Canterbury, and received his secondary education at St Peter's College, Auckland. Music career Fast Crew: 1999–2009 Rumble started out in 1999 as the co-founder, writer and co-producer of New Zealand Hip-Hop act Fast Crew. Their debut single "I Got" peaked at number four in the RIANZ New Zealand Singles Chart, and their debut album ''Set the Record Straight'' peaked number 11 on the Album Chart. The album produced another two top ten singles, "It's the Incredible" and " Suburbia Streets". In 2008 they released their second album ''Truth, Lies & Red Tape''. In early 2009 the group disbanded amicably with Rumble pursuing a solo career. He describes his music as "a brand new New Zealand sound". Dane currently resides in Sydney and extensively tours both Australia and New Zealand. Solo career 2009– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Kapisi
Bill Rangi Urale is a New Zealand-Samoan hip-hop artist. Music career He was signed up as an artist with Festival Mushroom Records (NZ). In 2000 he released his critically acclaimed debut album ''Savage Thoughts'', followed by a second album, ''2nd Round Testament'', released in New Zealand and Australia in 2003. Local sales for both albums hit the gold status mark. King Kapisi also achieved gold with his single ''U Can't Resist Us'', featuring New Zealand hip hop icon Che Fu in 2003. International acts King Kapisi has performed alongside Afrika Bambaata, Janet Jackson, Moby, The Black Eyed Peas, Beastie Boys, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more. He has performed at almost every major music festival and event in New Zealand as well as tours to Australia, Japan, Fiji, Hawaii, Tonga, New York City, London, Toronto, Germany, Ireland, France and Norway. In 2003, King Kapisi represented New Zealand at the Central Park birthday celebrations in New Yor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Che Fu
Che Kuo Eruera Ness (born 1974), better known by his stage name Che Fu, is a New Zealand hip hop, R&B and reggae artist, songwriter and producer. A founding member of the band Supergroove, as a solo artist he has gone on to sell thousands of albums both in New Zealand and internationally. Che Fu is considered a pioneer of Hip hop and Pasifika music in New Zealand. Early life Che Fu was born Che Ness in Auckland. His mother, Miriama Rauhihi Ness is of Māori descent and his father Tigilau Ness is Niuean. Fu's parents are well-known political activists, notably as members of the Polynesian-rights group, the Polynesian Panthers, and founding members of Rastafarian movement ''12 Tribes of Israel''. Tigilau is a musician and part of the band Unity Pacific as well as his son's band, ''The Krates''. The Ness family are Rastafarians. Career Supergroove (1994–1996) While a student at Western Springs College, Fu and a group of friends formed the Low Down Dirty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dame Malvina Major
Dame Malvina Lorraine Major (born 28 January 1943) is a New Zealand opera soprano. Early life Major was born in Hamilton, New Zealand, into a large musical family. As a child she performed at various concerts, singing mainly country and western pop and music from the shows. She received her first classical training in 1955, from Sister Mary Magdalen at Ngāruawāhia, north of Hamilton. Sister Febronie continued with her voice training and Sister Liguori gave her piano tuition. As her potential blossomed, Major began travelling weekly to Ponsonby in Auckland, where she received further tuition from Dame Sister Mary Leo at St Mary's College. Sister Mary Leo was internationally recognised for having some of the country's best known singers, including Kiri Te Kanawa. International recognition Major later moved to England for further study at the London Opera Centre under the guidance of teacher Ruth Packer. Her successes include winning the 1963 New Zealand Mobil Song Quest bea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
