Post by Stephany on Jan 30, 2008 23:00:29 GMT
Hi all,
Good news for Hayley.
She won the Global Kiwis Young Achiever Award which recognise a young Kiwi who makes remarkable achievements on - at least - a national scale if not on a global scale.
Congratulations Hayley!
Stephany
Good news for Hayley.
She won the Global Kiwis Young Achiever Award which recognise a young Kiwi who makes remarkable achievements on - at least - a national scale if not on a global scale.
First NZ inspired/young achievers named in London
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 11:46 am
Press Release
The winner of the Global Kiwis Young Achiever Award is Hayley Westenra, a 20 year old, New Zealand soprano who has been a singing sensation since first releasing an album at 16 years of age. Her debut album Pure, reached number one in the UK classical charts in 2003, making her the fastest-selling debut classical artist of all time.
The award was established to recognise a young Kiwi under the age of 35, at the start of their career, who has made remarkable achievements in their field of endeavour in the UK achieving recognition on at least a national scale if not on a European or global scale.
NZ Society incoming president Helen Campbell said Westenra’s name was synonymous with New Zealand and she is recognised as one of the most exciting young voices globally.
``Hayley has participated in significant New Zealand sporting and cultural events here in the UK and on the international stage and we are delighted to have such a worthy young achiever of this new award.”
The award will be presented at the annual New Zealand Society’s Waitangi Day Dinner at the Drapers’ Hall in London on February 8.
At 20 year old, New Zealand soprano who has been a singing sensation since first releasing an album at 16 years of age. Her first album Pure, reached number one in the UK classical charts in 2003, making her the fastest-selling debut classical artist of all time. It is also the best selling classical album of the 21st Century and to date, Hayley has sold 4 million albums worldwide. Last year, Hayley released her third album in which she interprets the traditional songs of New Zealand and Ireland.
Hayley has performed for dignitaries around the world, including the Queen (three times in one week!) and sang at the dedication of the New Zealand Memorial in London in 2006. She is one of the youngest UNICEF ambassadors, is involved in the Women’s Environmental Network and regularly sings the national anthem at All Black matches in the northern hemisphere.
Thursday, 31 January 2008, 11:46 am
Press Release
The winner of the Global Kiwis Young Achiever Award is Hayley Westenra, a 20 year old, New Zealand soprano who has been a singing sensation since first releasing an album at 16 years of age. Her debut album Pure, reached number one in the UK classical charts in 2003, making her the fastest-selling debut classical artist of all time.
The award was established to recognise a young Kiwi under the age of 35, at the start of their career, who has made remarkable achievements in their field of endeavour in the UK achieving recognition on at least a national scale if not on a European or global scale.
NZ Society incoming president Helen Campbell said Westenra’s name was synonymous with New Zealand and she is recognised as one of the most exciting young voices globally.
``Hayley has participated in significant New Zealand sporting and cultural events here in the UK and on the international stage and we are delighted to have such a worthy young achiever of this new award.”
The award will be presented at the annual New Zealand Society’s Waitangi Day Dinner at the Drapers’ Hall in London on February 8.
At 20 year old, New Zealand soprano who has been a singing sensation since first releasing an album at 16 years of age. Her first album Pure, reached number one in the UK classical charts in 2003, making her the fastest-selling debut classical artist of all time. It is also the best selling classical album of the 21st Century and to date, Hayley has sold 4 million albums worldwide. Last year, Hayley released her third album in which she interprets the traditional songs of New Zealand and Ireland.
Hayley has performed for dignitaries around the world, including the Queen (three times in one week!) and sang at the dedication of the New Zealand Memorial in London in 2006. She is one of the youngest UNICEF ambassadors, is involved in the Women’s Environmental Network and regularly sings the national anthem at All Black matches in the northern hemisphere.
Congratulations Hayley!
Stephany
