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FESTIVAL SHOWS
In Capitaine Bougainville Theatre

Eight fantastic Shows and Concerts are a feature of the festival this year, aiming to showcase some of the extra-ordinary talent we have in Whangarei and the District.

The shows are mostly one-offs, unique, fabulous, and have been produced especially for the Festival.

Make the most of this wonderful opportunity – and don’t leave buying your tickets until the last minute – as you may miss out! There’s only 1 chance!

Tickets for all the shows go on sale from the 6th July, and are available through Ticketek, Forum North or Himalayan Trading Post (25 Bank St). Door sales available unless the shows sell out.
 

Programme of Festival Shows (Individually priced)

BLENDIT Youth Concert

Friday 20th July @7:30pm
This concert is going to rock! Encore are the winners of the latest Rockquest, and Powerhouse came third! Pleasant Surprise got disqualified for being on stage too long – and by all reports is arguably one of the top youth bands around at this time. Non Serviam (with an ‘a’ not ‘u’!) is relatively new on the scene and will blast the show 15 minute opening slot!

DETAILS:
Pleasant Surprise -

Encore - Jason Kingi on Lead microphone and ripping rhythm guitar, Ben Kingi on sweet riffing guitar and screamer, Ryan Thomas on blasting base and beautiful backing and Hayden Clarke on sticks and double kick!
Our music is influenced by Killswitch Engage, Underoath, Metalica, Guns n Roses, Trivium, Still Remains, All That Remains, Blink 182 and Machine Head. Our band wants to be part of the show.

Powerhouse -

Non Serviam - Joseph Wright, Marcus Handley, Tommy Rabbit, Nathan Smith and Oliver Castle.
Our music is influenced by bands like....Morbid angel, Nile, Cannibal corpse, Deicide, Mayhem, Burzum, etc. Our band wants to be part of the show to help spread Whangarei's youth music around, and also to show people a genre of music they would otherwise perhaps not get the opportunity to hear.
 

Planning to come along?

Tickets go on sale on Friday the 6th July at 9am and are $12 each.

Tickets can be purchased from Ticketek – either @ Forum North or online.
Or from Himalayan Trading Post, 25 Bank St, Whangarei.

Hard Case Jase

Saturday 21st July @ 9:30am - FREE SHOW, all welcome!

Four friends, the beach, the car and a whole lot of road…
A theatrical production
presented by Northtec Performing Arts..

Old Fashioned Variety Show

Saturday 21st July @ 11am
Singers and Musicians from the Whangarei Country Music Club and Onerahi Variety Music Club, plus Comedy, Cabaret and Show Songs. The Show promises to be entertaining to all ages, and is produced by well-known Whangarei musician Colin Toomer.

Planning to come along?
Tickets go on sale on Friday the 6th July at 9am and are $5 for Children and Senior Citizens, $8 for Adults and $20 for a family ticket (four people)
Tickets can be purchased from Ticketek – either @ Forum North or online.
Or from Himalayan Trading Post, 25 Bank St, Whangarei.

Hot feet, belly and the beat

Saturday 21st July @ 2pm
No ordinary dance show!
This dance show is offering a collection of diverse dance styles – some dynamic and powerful, some soulful and moving, others joyous and inspiring. All of the dancers are Whangarei’s top performers who strive for excellence, most of them successful national and international competitors, many newly returned from competition or soon to compete. The audience will be moved, thrilled and wowed, wondering where this talent has been hiding!

 

Hip-hop, Contemporary Kapa Haka, Tribal Belly Dance, Tap, Scottish Dance, Ballet, Ceroc, Traditional Belly Dance, Jazz and Cheer – all this and more will get you wanting to dance in the isles at ‘Hot feet, Belly and the Beat’ – dance show extra-ordinaire, and one-off show for the Mid Winter Arts Festival 2007.

Planning to come along to Hot feet, Belly and the Beat?
Tickets go on sale on Friday the 6th July at 9am and are $10 for Children (under 12) and $15 for everyone else.
Tickets can be purchased from Ticketek – either @ Forum North or online.
Or from Himalayan Trading Post, 25 Bank St, Whangarei.

Big Belly Woman & Artisans Rhythm Band

In a Northland World Music Concert

Saturday the 21st July @ 8pm

A combination of these two bands and an incredible mix of highly talented musicians from our neck of the world will ensure a night of wonderful musical sounds not to be missed.
 

The Big Belly Philosophy
Big Belly Woman is not only a band but is an integral part of a Charitable Trust. Our Trust comes from a Flax roots, local Maori community base and is situated in the rural Far North of Rawene, Hokianga. We are committed to giving putea ($) and Hui- wananga back into our wider community. We support and employ Whanau and Local Maori Industry workers within the community of Hokianga and Aotearoa, to mahi on our projects and performances.

We are an 8 piece Maori group comprising of luscious vocals, Taonga Puoro, Sax, Keys, guitar, drums and bass. Our music contains original compositions that has traditional Maori instruments woven with modern sounds intertwined throughout.

Our waiata (songs) depict another view of New Zealand society through the eyes of Rural Maori.

We promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices that challenge New Zealanders to address the issues of Domestic Violence, all forms of abuse, Pollution, Social and Economic issues, The body image and the need for Global Unity and the passion we have for preserving the environment that we live in.

We feel that our music is for people ‘across’ the board, nationally and internationally.
It will satisfy a growing need in the broad community for sounds that are a fusion of traditionally Maaori and ‘New Millennium contemporary Maaori Music’.
 

Click here for individual Big Belly Woman Profiles

ARTISANS RHYTHM BAND

It is a natural progression! The Artisans Band developed from being part of the Artisans Fairs over summer. Because of the opportunity to spontaneously improvise during these market mornings we created our own unique sound which we called “Acoustic Spontaneity”. This has become a vital part of the Artisans Fair atmosphere by helping to create a vibrant and colourful event.

So we feel that we are a vital part of the Arts community of Northland and having the opportunity to celebrate our unique sound at the Mid Winter Arts Festival 2007 is a special and wonderful opportunity to perform our music to the greater Northland community. “We feel it is a privilege to be a part of Northlands foremost Arts festival.”

Band members:
Brothers: Tawhiri and Rangiera Littlejohn on Drums and Base, Casey and David Meredith on percussion and guitar.
Steve Moase on Ukelele and flute, and Reuben on guitar.

Planning to come along to this stunning Northland World Music Concert?
Tickets go on sale on Friday the 6th July at 9am and are $19 from Ticketek – either @ Forum North or online, or from Himalayan Trading Post, 25 Bank St, Whangarei.

The Literatti

Sunday the 22nd July @ 11am

“A hot-tent hangi of poetry soul food.”
- Stephanie Gray, NZ Musician/Hoopla

“Think rain swept nights, love lost, madness and despair with droll wit tossed in to
lift life’s bleak, big picture. They’re all very good.”
- Judith Baragwanath, The Sunday Star Times

“A huge success”
- Rob Mason, Café Philosophy

“This act will blow your mind.”
- Renee Liang, Poetry Live organiser

Auckland’s premier performance poetry group The Literatti presents poetry as you've never heard it before. Multiple poetic voices blend theatre, breathtaking poetic imagery and music in a true triumph of the poet’s soul. Each Literartist brings a unique richness to this poetry minestrone of spoken word.
Audiences will experience collaborative performances that combine voices in the dynamic and vibrant style that is The Literatti’s calling card.

The Literatti have been bringing this new history of poetry to packed venues around the north island since 2006 when Shane Hollands, the first creative director, founded the group.

In 2007 Miriam Barr, who grew up in the far north, took over the role of creative director. The Mid-Winter Arts Festival marks her long awaited return to home ground.

www.myspace.com/theliterattinz
 

Click here for an Interview With Creative Director, Miriam Barr by Jason White

Planning to come along and experience The Literatti?
Tickets go on sale on Friday the 6th July at 9am and are $12 from Ticketek – either @ Forum North or online or from Himalayan Trading Post, 25 Bank St, Whangarei.

Winterless Classics Concert

A musical indulgence showcasing Whangarei’s classical talent, including the renowned WYM Orchestra, Brioso Chorde Chamber Group, Capriccio Quartet Ensemble, Renaissance Wind, vocalist Bronwyn Kennaway, plus emerging talent Jamie Garrick playing classical guitar.

Chase away the winter blues by being stirred and enchanted by ageless classical works.
 

Produced by Fiona Douglas and Michelle Jones.

WYM

Whangarei Youth Music Orchestra (WYM)
The very accomplished Noatake Fukuoka is the conductor for the Whangarei Youth Music Orchestra. His expressive style, knowledge and passion brings out the very best in musical performance as the orchestra performs such classics as Mozart, Stravinsky and Beethoven.
The Orchestra has toured in Australia, New Zealand and last year performed in the grand Auckland Town Hall.

Broso Chorde
Strings chamber group ' Brioso Chorde' are a group of accomplished musicians directed by Atsuko Fukuoka. the group performs regularly for openings and official visits. Violins, violas, cellos and double bass come together to create a glorious sound.
 

Capriccio Quartet Ensemble

Violins, Flute & Cello.
Members: Beverley Letcher, Lawrie Wordsworth, Dorothy Gatland, Virginia Hill.
Capriccio is a long-established, Whangarei quartet, who have performed their wide repertoire at numerous functions in Whangarei and in the Bay of Islands. Their members include long standing and accomplished music teachers who have provided the joy of music to many students.

Jamie Garrick is a 17 year old student of Christian Renewal School, Whangarei. He has been following his passion for classical guitar over the past five years, being under the tutelage of Jack Klemick for the last three.
Jamie has performed at church and school concerts as well as playing electric and acoustic guitar in youth bands. Recently he has done some busking, raising money for the World Vision 40 hour famine and a French language trip to New Caledonia.
Jamie’s plans for the future include a music degree majoring in performance at Victoria University. Music is, and will continue to be, a significant part of his life.

Planning to come along and experience this timeless classical concert?
Tickets go on sale on Friday the 6th July at 9am and are $12 ($10 for Students) from Ticketek – either @ Forum North or online or from Himalayan Trading Post, 25 Bank St, Whangarei.

Le Grande Finale

Sunday the 22nd July @ 7:30pm

The Finale of the Festival – the closing ceremony of a full weekend of celebrations, art and community!

This wonderful show of extra-ordinary talent from Northland, featuring Kapa Haka, Circus Kumarani, Kim Anderson and Tania Lewis, Mike Easterbrook, Shamus the Entertainer, Tsuki the stunt Chicken (film), Bronwyn Kenneway and Kawiti Waetford, Harmony Chorus and a fire show by Drew the Juggler and friends…

Mc’d by Ashleigh Tadman (Narnia Café)
Produced by Kaari Schlebach and Jan Fisher
Mulled wine will be served to ward away winter chills.

More info to come...

Planning to come along and to Le Grande Finale?
Tickets go on sale on Friday the 6th July at 9am and are $19, Children (under 12) $16 from Ticketek – either @ Forum North or online or from Himalayan Trading Post, 25 Bank St, Whangarei.

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