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Click International Concert Tours above for your favourite band

Some New Zealand highlights include: International Rodeo 2008, Abba Mania, Southern AMP,
Duffy, Stevie Wonder, The Phantom of the Opera, Womad, Alicia Keys, The Feelers’ Heartland Tour,
Paul Young & Tony Hadley NZ Tour, Big Day Out, Ruggamuffin,

Disclaimer: Dates subject to change at promoters' discretion
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Contact: sharon@sharonlingham.com

International Rodeo 2008
Starring Cowboys from USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand
Westpac Trust Arena, Christchurch Westpac Arena, Addington, Sat 15 Nov

It’s back and it’s bigger than ever! Saddle up ladies and gentlemen
because November 15^th 2008 will once again see Christchurch’s Westpac Arena
filled with Cowboys, Cowgirls, Bulls, Horses …
Tickets from Ticketek
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Duffy

Duffy, Auckland Central, 31 March 2009

What do you get when raw talent meets youth and beauty?

The unique sound and style of a young twenty-ish Welsh songstress by the name
of Amy Duffy, or just plain Duffy as the world is coming to know and love her.

Blessed with a striking vocal range and an undeniable presence, this pocket-sized
Welsh diva is bringing her phenomenal, distinctive voice and band to New Zealand
in March/April 2009 for three very special shows.

Duffy first seeped into our consciousness earlier this year with the rhythmic grace
of ‘Mercy,’ the first single from her classic retro-soul influenced album Rockferry.

This stunning debut effort achieved one million album sales in six short weeks after
release and made the number 1 spot in 11 countries - including New Zealand
where sales have now exceeded double platinum. Written and recorded with the
help of former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, Rockferry also boasts the emotionally
soulful ballad, ‘Warwick Avenue.’

Blue-eyed soul does not come any better than this.

Don’t miss Duffy, live.

31 March 2009- Victor Arena
1 April- TSB Arena. Wellington
2 April- Christchurch Town Hall
Phone: 0800 111 999

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Big Day Out

Are you ready for the Big Day Out 2009's first official announcement?!
It's going to be huge, with the first installment of confirmed acts ...
Neil Young, Arctic Monkeys, The Living End, The Prodigy, Sneaky Sound System,
My Morning Jacket, Pendulum, Bullet For My Valentine, TV On The Radio,
Simian Mobile Disco, The Ting Tings, Tiki Taane, Headless Chickens,
The Black Seeds, The Datsuns, Elemeno P, Nesian Mystik, Luger Boa,
Cobra Khan, Ladi 6, and The Naked And Famous!

Stay tuned for the second announcement of artists coming soon!
Tickets go on sale Friday 10 October, from Real Groovy, Ticketmaster,
and also the Big Day Out website (www.bigdayout.com).
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Southern AMP

Southern Amp, the South Island’s biggest music festival,
taking place on Sunday 9 November at Westpac Arena Festival Park in
Christchurch from midday, now comprises FOUR live music stages with loads more
international acts than before as well as a solid line-up of Australian, NZ and local Christchurch artists.

The final lineup is confirmed, the tickets are selling fast, and we're
amping up our promotion of this big south island event.
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RAGGAMUFFIN 2009

The overwhelming success of the first inaugural reggae festival Raggamuffin,
fans will be delighted to hear it's happening all over again with Raggamuffin 2009.

Ziggy Marley, Eddy Grant, Stephen Marley, Shaggy, Arrested Development
and Inner Circle will join Kiwi bands Kora, Unity Pacific and Three Houses Down.

Stay tuned.
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Stevie Wonder

One of contemporary music's most iconic stars, the legendary Stevie Wonder,
has announced that he will tour New Zealand in October 2008. , Auckland Central, 30 October 2008

Stevie Wonder last performed in New Zealand in 1987.

Now he will come back to New Zealand for two very special concerts
that will feature an evening of music from Stevie, a performing and
song-writing tour de force who has received an astounding 25 Grammy Awards as
well the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Living hip-hop legend and one of the greatest rappers and pop culture icons of our time, Snoop Dogg is on his way to New Zealand!

Joining him is one of the most important and influential figures in rap history, the legendary Ice Cube. Special guests Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be along for the ride, making this an absolute essential show for any hip-hop fan.

The Smoked Out Tour is a unique opportunity to see hip-hop’s finest together on one bill for one night only. Don’t miss it!

Labour Day, Monday 27 October, TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
TICKETS ON SALE – 9am Monday 22nd September.
www.ampresents.com for more info

Venue Information

Presented by: The Frontier Touring Company, C4 & THE EDGE

The Frontier Touring Company is thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Australian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under joined by special guest Jordin Sparks

Sparks

With 30 millions album sales, 11 Grammy Awards, 4 US #1 albums, a name-check from Bob Dylan, and most recently being awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jack White, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. Selling almost 20 million singles, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of 'Fallin', 'A Woman's Worth', 'Karma' and 'Superwoman', and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade.

Alicia’s special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007, it took Jordin little time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a worldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Sparks and single ‘Tattoo’, it wasn’t until Jordin handed the reins to her fans, that things really took off. Allowing them the privilege of choosing her second single, they settled on ‘No Air’ which saw Jordin hit #1 around the world – including Australia and New Zealand. Playing her first live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this tour, there’s no doubt that those before her will be left in awe.

On her last Australian and New Zealand tour in 2004, Alicia Keys sold out every show. There’s no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fast. Secure yours when they go on sale this Friday 22 August.

Venue Information TSB Bank Arena, Wellington

Paul Young & Tony Hadley New Zealand Tour

Presented by: Jacman Entertainment

Did you ever want to be Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys? Was parachuting action man your favorite toy? Did your wardrobe strongly feature cerise pink, electric blue and banana yellow? Chances are you are a child of the 80’s and in that case, you’ll want to hear this...

Paul Young is laying his hat in New Zealand this November and will be joined on stage by former Spandau Ballet lead singer, Tony Hadley. Australasian audiences will have the rare opportunity to see these 80’s pop superstars together on one bill, performing many of their massive hits…. and possibly some new songs too.

The New Zealand tour kicks off on Sunday 2nd November with a unique outdoor concert at Auckland Zoo’s historic Band Rotunda. The tour then continues in more intimate surroundings, visiting theatres in Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Rotorua* and Hawkes Bay*.

So find your puff-ball skirt or your ‘Frankie Says…’ tee and get your gang together again for a fun night of 80’s nostalgia!

· Venue Information : The Opera House, Wellington

· TSB Theatre, New Plymouth, Taranaki

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Living hip-hop legend and one of the greatest rappers and pop culture icons of our time, Snoop Dogg is on his way to New Zealand!

The Smoked Out Tour is a unique opportunity to see hip-hop’s finest together on one bill for one night only. Don’t miss it!

Labour Day, Monday 27 October, TSB Bank Arena, Wellington
TICKETS ON SALE – 9am Monday 22nd September.
www.ampresents.com for more info

Venue Information

WOMAD 2009

From 13-15 March in 2009 over 400 artists from all over the world and an audience of 12,500 will converge in Brooklands Park & TSB Bowl in New Plymouth for one exhilarating weekend of rhythms, sights and sounds!

WOMAD is your ticket to a wonderful trip around the world where you will experience more than 60 international and New Zealand performances, broaden your horizons with entertaining workshops, enjoy new tastes from foreign lands and dance to a different beat all weekend long. WOMAD is truly a magical journey!

ALL THREE DAY PASSES HAVE EARLYBIRD PRICES - GET IN QUICK EARLYBIRD TICKETS ARE LIMITED

WOMAD 2009 - CAMPING VOUCHER

Westlife Win Tickets Ad Meet The Band
With Breeze FM And Crown Limousines

Wednesday 7 May - Christchurch Westpac Arena - SOLD OUT!
Friday 9 May - Wellington TSB Arena - SOLD OUT!
Saturday 10 May - Auckland Vector Arena - SOLD OUT!
Tuesday 13 May - New Plymouth TSB Stadium
- ON SALE NOW - www.ticketek.co.nz

Keep listening to Breeze FM for your chance to win tickets
and your exclusive opportunity to
MEET THE BAND!

The all-boy band, who has dominated the charts since 1999 when they released
Flying Without Wings, will appear in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and New Plymouth in May.

Westlife is a cultural phenomenon and after a decade of hits, they are still at the top
of their game and continue to surprise and astound in equal measure.

As well as all their hits including Seasons in the Sun and Swear It again, they will feature
songs from their latest album "Back Home" when they perform in three fabulous New Zealand venues.

As a special gift to their New Zealand fans in celebration of their debut tour, Westlife will
be releasing a NZ only edition of their "best of" album featuring all their greatest hits.

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James Blunt

James Blunt charmed Australian and New Zealand fans on his
maiden tour Down Under in 2006, selling out every single show.
James returned to our shores in 2007 for a one-off performance in Sydney –
which again sold out - and those before him were left smitten,
begging for his return. And in 2008, everyone’s prayers will be answered
when James Blunt returns to Australia and New Zealand this April and May.

James shot to worldwide prominence following the release of his
debut album Back To Bedlam in 2005. Achieving what few artists
are able to after releasing just one album, Back To Bedlam hit #1 in
countless countries, awards and nominations for James began to mount up.

Spawning the hit singles ‘You’re Beautiful’ and ‘Goodbye My Lover’
James Blunt became a household name as they became the
anthems of 2006. Australian and New Zealand fans answered the
James Blunt call, proving to be the most devoted in his following.
Back To Bedlam sold in excess of 650 000 copies in Australia
and New Zealand, spending a combined total of 24 weeks at #1
on the ARIA and RIANZ album charts.

TSB Arena: Tue 29 Apr 2008 7:00p.m.
Ticketek

CATS

"..among the most exhilarating and innovative musicals ever staged..."

In May 2008, Wellington’s Opera House will transform into a magical world
of lushly orchestrated music, gasp-inducing dance, songs that draw excited laughter
one moment, and soaring wonder the next. Only one show brings all of the facets
of musical theatre together so completely and produces an experience that stays
with you forever; Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats.

It’s a show that barely needs an introduction. Since Cats first opened on the
West End stage in 1981, it has become one of the world's best known and best loved musicals.

With all new production sets and costumes direct from the 2006 Melbourne season,
Wellington is set relive the memory of one of the world’s most popular musicals, one more time.

It’s been over a decade since Cats played to full houses in Wellington each night
for an extended season. Bookings are open now for a very limited run of this iconic musical.
Don’t miss it.

It’s been over a decade since Cats played to full houses in Wellington each night for
an extended season. Bookings are open now for a very limited
run of this iconic musical. Don’t miss it.

22 May - 7 June: The Opera House
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Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour

Direct from the USA, the high-energy, live show that brings High School Musical
to life on the ice. This spectacle will delight audiences with all the

the moves, grooves and music from ‘High School Musical’ and ‘High School Musical 2,’
with the razzle and dazzle of world class ice skating.

Produced by Feld Entertainment (Disney On Ice, Disney Live!)
and Kenny Ortega, Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour features chart-topping
tunes from the smash hit movies High School Musical and High School Musical 2, with the
signature choreography we all know and love. The colourful extravaganza stars a
cast of world-class skaters portraying the roles of your favourite students from
East High - Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, Chad and Taylor.

“We’ve brought together a creative dream team who will deliver a top-notch
production that celebrates moments from the movies in an ice spectacular that
will fill arenas with lights, music, dancing and spirit,” says Producer Kenneth Feld.

Just like singing and dancing duo Ryan and Sharpay, get set to
“bop bop bop your way to the top.”
Westpac Arena, Christchurch: 5- 8 June
Ticketek

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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this website has been published in good faith by the organisers of the ROCKONZ festival, based on information obtained at the time of publishing. The nature of an event such as this may mean that due to circumstances beyond our control, advertised events, venues, times, routes or participating artists may alter. Where possible we will endeavour to publish alterations on this website prior to the affected event.

© Copyright 2008. ROCKONZ
The artist photographs contained in this website are owned by individual artists and/or their agents and cannot be reproduced without permission.

Split Enz

History Doesn’t Repeat. It just gets better.

Split Enz, the group that helped define the course of music in New Zealand and
Australia, are reuniting and hitting the road in March 2008 for a New Zealand tour that
eNZ fans have only dreamed of.

Next March Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner, Noel Crombie and Nigel Griggs will bring
he inimitable style of Split Enz to arena stages in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

In 2006 Split Enz reformed for a tour of Australia that attracted universal praise.

Audiences can expect to be treated to a typically extravagant - full of hits - Split Enz
concert but The Frontier Touring Company’s Michael Gudinski says fans
should also be prepared for some surprises.

Split Enz have defied critics repeatedly, surviving thirteen lineup changes throughout
their twelve year career, while securing numerous number one albums and singles
in Australia and New Zealand. Canadians embraced them with three number one album spots,
while the UK, Holland, Belgium, Israel and Spain all saw the band chart into the Top Ten.

Their fans are amongst the most dedicated in the world, with the band’s official fanclub,
Frenz of the Enz, boasting 15,000 paying members from across the globe. In recent years,
the membership has increased notably as younger and younger fans have discovered
the timeless appeal of Split Enz's music.

Sun 23 Mar 2008 - Westpac Arena, Christchurch
TSB Bank Arena, WELLINGTON on Tue 25 Mar 2008
$93.00 each -Ticketek

UMG Nashville Proudly Presents

HALFWAY TO HAZARD

Southern Amp 2
Presented by Southern Amp Ltd

Southern AMP is the South Island’s Biggest multi-Stage
Outdoor live music Festival - 12 hours of live music,
over 35 bands & DJ's on 3 Separate Stages.
Main Stage Acts (More to be announced mid July)
• Shihad
• The Black Seeds
• Atlas
• Opshop
• Dukes
• The ValvesThe Ministry of Sound Stage
(More to be announced mid July)
• Concord Dawn with MC Tiki
• Ladi6
• Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock
• John Course
• Goodwill
• OB1

CHART/RDU98.5FM Stage (Not in any order)
Sat 10 Nov 2007 10:00a.m. Jade Stadium, Christchurch

RUNNING TIMES
Box Office - 9.00am
Doors Open - 10.00am
Show Starts - 11.00am
Finish -10.30pm

Heaven & Hell - The Dio Year
Black Sabbath

16 August - Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland
Tickets from Ticketmaster

Crowded House

Crowded House, Christchurch, 2 November 2007

Two reunited Kiwi bands - Crowded House and Supergroove -
will play three New Zealand tour dates together in October and November.

It will be the first time Crowded House have performed in New
Zealand in more than 10 years.

Fans have been awaiting the announcement of tour dates since the band
reformed in January to record a new album and prepare for a world tour.

Supporting Crowded House will be Supergroove, who are reforming for the concerts.

Supergroove split 10 years ago and were one of New Zealand's most
popular bands of the 1990s, with six singles reaching the top 10 and nearly
200,000 album sales.

Crowded House's new album, Time on Earth, is released on July 2.

Wednesday, 31 October 2007,TSB Arena, Wellington
Friday, 2 November 2007 Westpac Arena, Christchurch
Sunday, 28 October 2007 Vector Arena, Auckland

Elton John
THE ROCKET MAN – SOLO TOUR

The Rocket Man returns to New Zealand! On the exact anniversary of the
spectacular concert in Wellington last year, Sir Elton is back for a
one-show only at New Plymouth’s TSB Bowl of Brooklands.

Elton continues to be acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest living
pop artists with a loyal audience across the globe. Along with his signature
piano, experience the brilliance of the Piano Man as he revisits his signature
classics with sprinklings from his recent albums.

With it’s truly unique setting, ‘The Bowl’ will offer an intimate, electric
atmosphere for what will be a memorable and magical evening.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s
greatest pop legends, live for this only New Zealand performance this December.

Opening for Elton is the Explosive and Dynamic STRIKE Percussion.

Presented exclusively in NZ by Capital C: Concerts & Twenty First
Artists in association with Venture Taranaki

TSB Bowl Of Brooklands, New Plymouth,
TARANAKI on Thu 06 Dec 2007 6:00p.m.

Lionel Richie

It's been twenty long years, but the wait is finally over! Last on tour
here in 1987, 2007 will see Lionel Richie perform arena concerts
across both countries and a series of A Day On The Green winery concerts in Australia.

Lionel today said he is excited about his return to Australia and New Zealand.

With close to 100 million albums sold, a phenomenal 22 Top 10 hits, five
Grammy Awards, an Oscar and a Golden Globe, there are few
artists in the world who can rival the success of Lionel Richie.

Indisputably much of Lionel's ongoing career success can be accredited
to his considerable talents as a live performer. Recent UK and USA tour
reviews highlight just why Lionel continues to sell out tour after tour.

The Manchester Evening News gave the first of three 14,000
capacity sold out Manchester concerts 5 out of 5 stars.

The New York Times wrote "[he wasted] no time in demonstrating
both an undiminished voice and a willingness to revisit old hits."

The Bolton News (Manchester) declared "the man gave his all to an
audience who were on their feet all the way through. It was a truly professional
show, with humour, superb lighting and great musicianship. The only
downside of the show was the fact that it had to end."

The Oakland Tribune wrote "The pop/R&B vocalist is a true old-school
entertainer, one of the best left in the business."

During his two hour plus concert Lionel draws from his enormous
back catalogue of chart-toppers such as 'All Night Long', Truly',
Hello', ancing On The Ceiling', Endless Love', Say You, Say Me',
and the Commodores hits such as Still', Three Times A Lady',
Sail On', Easy', Brick House' plus newer hits such as his
US RnB #1 hit Call It Love' from current album Coming Home'

Joining Lionel on his upcoming tour is Australia's favourite diva and
celebrated singer, Marcia Hines. Like Lionel, Marcia has been a true
survivor of the music industry. With seven top 10 hits between 1975-1981,
Marcia's most recent Gold album �Discotheque' (Liberation Music)
charted into the Top 10 on the Australian ARIA charts.

A Lionel Richie concert leaves few people in their seats as Lionel's
infectious enjoyment in his performance has fans up and dancing from
the opening numbers...chances are if you buy a ticket to one of his
upcoming concerts you'll be dancin' on the ceiling�all night long!

Vector Arena , Auckland, 28 November 2007

Police Tour New Zealand

17 January 2008, Westpac Stadium, Wellington
19 January 2008. Western Springs Stadium

Justin Timberlake

Please Note Change of Date: Justin Timberlake leads the nominations
for the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards with seven nominations including
Video of the Year, the Quadruple Threat award for those who conquer
not just music,Vector Arena, Parnell, Fri 23 Nov Sat 24 Nov and Mon 26 Nov

Extra Show: Justin Timberlake leads the nominations for the 2007
MTV Video Music Awards with seven nominations including
Video of the Year, the Quadruple Threat award for those who conquer not just music,
but other ...

Steely Dan
Jazz jazz-rock icons Steely Dan are confirmed to tour Australia and New Zealand
for the very first time with a series of indoor arena concerts and
A Day On The Green winery dates.

The Grammy Award winners and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees
defined the 70s for a generation of music fans with hits such as ‘Reelin’ in the Years’,
‘Do It Again’, ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’, and ‘Peg’ enduring FM radio staples.

In 2000 they released their first studio album in twenty years Two Against Nature,
which went on to earn them a massive four Grammy Awards in 2001,
beating controversial rapper Eminem for the coveted Album Of The Year Award.
Later that year Fagen and Becker were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
and in 2003 released Everything Must Go.

Now, an impressive 40 years on since they first met, Walter Becker and
Donald Fagen are finally confirmed for their debut tour of downunder.

Crosby Stills and Nash

Crosby Stills and Nash

Important Notice:
Show date has been postponed to Tue 27 Nov from Sun 4 March
due to David Crosby being ill. Current ticket holders to use original ticket
for the new show date or can take ticket to the point of purchase for a refund.

One of the most enduring musical partnerships of our time, Crosby,
Stills & Nash will make their first ever visit to New Zealand shores for
two concerts in March 2007.

For over three decades, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash
(CSN) have captivated the world with their peerless three-part harmony
vocals, inspired songwriting, musical virtuosity and social activism -
now it's time for New Zealand audiences to experience these iconic singer/songwriters.

CSN have chronicled our times and touched the lives of millions of fans of all ages
through timeless hits including ‘Marrakesh Express', ‘Suite: Judy Blue Eyes',
‘Teach Your Children', ‘Guinnevere', ‘Wooden Ships', ‘Dark Star" and
"Just A Song Before I Go" to name just a few.

On stage, the trio will perform for two hours plus, playing their classic
work together as well as favourites from their acclaimed individual
careers in what is a rare chance to experience one of the most important and
influential bands of our time.

There is no support act, CSN performs the entire show commencing at 8pm.
27 November ,Westpac Centre, Christchurch
Ticketek

The Chemical Brothers
28 February 2008-Thursday, Vector Arena, Auckland

It's been three long years since The Chemical Brothers unmistakable brand
of electronic insanity gripped the nation.

Five albums, three Grammy Awards, countless hit singles and some nine
million album sales later, The Chemical Brothers bring their explosive new live show to New Zealand.

The sensory overload that is The Chemical Brothers live experience was
launched at the world famous Glastonbury Festival earlier this year. The
closing set left punters and media alike astounded at the sheer scale and epic
spectacle of the Chemical's mind blowing audio-visual assault. Following Glasto,
the band have rocked Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, Montreax Jazz Festival,
The Summercase Festivals in Spain and have appearances scheduled at Bestival,
Electric Picnic Ireland, Creamfields UK, not one but three Brixton Academy's
and a huge show in London's Trafalgar Square, amongst many others, before
arriving in New Zealand in February 2008.

One of the most influential groups in the history of R & B, Charlie and his brothers, Robert and Ronnie Wilson, made themselves famous with their non-stop humorous funk grooves.

From the late 70's to early 80's the band dominated the R & B charts with their hard driving funk grooves. Four of the band's nine albums went platinum plus (The Gap Band II, The Gap Band III.

The Gap Band IV, and Gap Band V - Jammin), selling millions of records and including 15 Top Ten R & B hits, and four #1 R & B hits, such as,

"You Dropped a Bomb on Me,"

"Party Train,"

"Burn Rubber,"

"Outstanding,"

"Oops Upside Your Head,"

"Early in the Morning,"

"Yearning for Your Love."

"Outstanding," alone remains one of the most sampled songs in history and has been used by over an astonishing 150 artists, including, Madonna, Tina Turner, Will Smith, Usher, George Michael, and even Laker's Centre Shaquille O'Neal to name a few.

Charlie has performed with the No Limit family of soldiers, working with Master P, Mia X, Mystikal, and others. The single "Whatcha Wanna Do," with Mia X,

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1200 Techniques in

Plus Special Guests Motion Man and KutMasta Kurt (USA)

They've won an ARIA for Best Video, directed by Michael Gracie (Moulin Rouge, Ned Kelly) and another one for Best New Talent in 2002.

Having spent the past few months in the studio recording a follow up album to their highly successful debut 'Choose One'.

1200 Techniques are ready to deliver a stunning mix of hip-hop, rock, break beats, dance and funk with a national tour throughout late July and August.

The tour, named after the bands new single 'Eye Of The Storm' from their forthcoming album, will take in all capital cities.

The new album, titled 'Consistency Theory' is due for release in October this year through Sony Music and was produced by 1200's DJ Peril and mixed by New York based Troy Hightower ( LL Cool J, De La Soul, Lil Kim).

The first Single ' Eye Of The Storm' will be serviced to radio during the latter half of June and will hit the stores in mid July.

1200 Techniques 'Eye Of The Storm' Tour will feature a very special guest in KutMasta Kurt (renown for working with Kool Keith, Beastie Boys, Blackalicious) and Motion Man from West Coast USA.

After this tour the band will be playing shows in UK and USA throughout August and September.
National Tour: Book at Ticketek

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Wellington priest Fr Chris Skinner is fast becoming a New Zealand’s idol with a pop recording that critics have described as better than the original.

Chris has recorded pop star Josh Groban’s You Raise Me Up, supported by veteran singer Taisha.

It has impressed radio and recording heavyweights so much that it is now getting airplay on commercial radio and has prompted tour company Pacific Entertainment to stage a concert next month.

Chris will perform at Auckland’s St Patrick’s Cathedral on August 7 from 7.30pm. Seats will be limited. Bookings can be made with Ticketek. The first 500 tickets sold will come with a free CD featuring You Raise Me Up.

Part of the proceeds of the concert will go to youth at risk. Chris was a founding member of the ‘Youth Alive Programme’ which began in West Auckland in the early ‘90s to help youth offenders turn their lives around. He has continued to work with young people since then.

“I am delighted with the recording of You Raise Me Up,” says Fr Chris modestly.

“The lyrics of the song are very powerful and encouraging. The haunting melody evokes the same sentiments.

If my songs can reach people and support and encourage them in their lives, if they can enable people to express their inner feelings about their experiences and what’s important for them, if the dignity and rights of people are acknowledged, raised and celebrated, I have achieved my goal.”

One of the most influential groups in the history of R & B, Charlie and his brothers, Robert and Ronnie Wilson, made themselves famous with their non-stop humorous funk grooves.

From the late 70's to early 80's the band dominated the R & B charts with their hard driving funk grooves. Four of the band's nine albums went platinum plus (The Gap Band II, The Gap Band III.

The Gap Band IV, and Gap Band V - Jammin), selling millions of records and including 15 Top Ten R & B hits, and four #1 R & B hits, such as,

"You Dropped a Bomb on Me,"

"Party Train,"

"Burn Rubber,"

"Outstanding,"

"Oops Upside Your Head,"

"Early in the Morning,"

"Yearning for Your Love."

Charlie has performed with the No Limit family of soldiers, working with Master P, Mia X, Mystikal, and others. The single "Whatcha Wanna Do," with Mia X,

nowmusic@now-music.com

Saturday, 24 Feb 2007
The Crusty Demons are Coming! The Crusty Demons Kiwi Carnage Tour has been confirmed for February and March 2007 and will be performing at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on ...

Saturday, 24 Feb 2007 - Sunday, 4 Mar 2007
The Great New Zealand trek is held over 12 stages (one each year) and traverses from the far North to the deep South of New Zealand in a ?Race Towards a Cure' for Multiple ...

Tony Christie with Special Guests The Drifters
Hits include Amarillo, Las Vegas,Avenue and Highways
I Did What I Did For Maria
21 Feb ASB Theatre, Auckland
22 Feb Founders Theatre, Hamilton
23 Civic Theatre Rotorua
24 Baycourt Tauranga
25 Municipal Theatre, Napier
26 Feb Opera House, Wanganui
27 Feb North Regent On Broadway, Palmerston North
28 Feb Michael Fowler Theatre, Wellington
1 March Marlborough Centre, Blenheim
2 March Theatre Royal, Christchurch

An Intimate Evening With
CROSBY STILLS & NASH

2 March Trust Stadium Waitakere, Auckland
4 March Westpac Centre, Christchurch

4INXS & Simple Minds with Arrsted Development

4 April 2007- Westpac Centre, Christchurch