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Post by grant on Jul 8, 2007 18:02:12 GMT
GRANT WRIGHT PRODUCTIONS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
BEDLAM MANAGEMENT
is delighted to give advanced notification of a very special concert to be held in New Zealand on 1st January 2008 featuring kiwi songbird
Hayley Westenra
and her 'very special' guests
As negotiations with the preferred venue have still to be concluded, full details about this concert will be released shortly |
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Post by Stephany on Jul 8, 2007 18:08:51 GMT
I'm booking my plane tickets, Grant!  |
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Post by postscript on Jul 8, 2007 18:26:35 GMT
Yopour post #30 HERE is an intersting way to do it Grant. I'm compiling mine in my head until I have time to put it all together, let alone to post it! Peter S. |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Jul 8, 2007 19:04:46 GMT
The New Zealand Music Council presents ...PokarekaraOke -- a sing-along tribute to Hayley Westenra to benefit the "Bikes for Ghana" charity. [/b][/center] When: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., 27, September 2007
Where: Hyde Park, London
Tickets: £25 in advance, £35 at the gateAll fans of the charming Christchurch chanteuse are invited to partake in a thrilling karaoke sing-along contest to be judged by Hayley herself and specially chosen members of her international online fan club, HWI. To launch the festivities, senior members and moderators of HWI will mime the traditional Maori Haka before Hayley takes rhe stage and performs her signature hit, " Pokarekare Ana". Hayley will then repair to the judging booth where she will watch and listen to songs from Pure, Odyssey and Treasure done by the most talented singers in HWI. At the end of the karaoke sessions, Hayley will select one female and one male singer as winners with whom she will sing duets of "Hine E Hine" and "Silenzio". Emceeing all the fun will be HWI's Dave and Roger with photos galore supplied by Steve H and Stuart H.
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Post by roger on Jul 8, 2007 19:38:39 GMT
Emceeing all the fun will be HWI's Dave and Roger... Hmph! I think I'll give this one a miss if they're involved! Roger |
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Post by grant on Jul 8, 2007 20:16:56 GMT
To launch the festivities, senior members and moderators of HWI will mime the traditional Maori Haka before Hayley takes rhe stage and performs her signature hit, " Pokarekare Ana". Wonder where I'll be that day?   Grant |
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Post by grant on Jul 8, 2007 20:18:44 GMT
I'm booking my plane tickets, Grant! Noooooooooo!! Stephany All travel arrangements taken care of  Love Grant |
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Post by mariannek on Jul 9, 2007 1:37:19 GMT
The New Zealand Music Council presents ...PokarekaraOke -- a sing-along tribute to Hayley Westenra to benefit the "Bikes for Ghana" charity. [/b][/center] When: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., 27, September 2007
Where: Hyde Park, London
Tickets: £25 in advance, £35 at the gateAll fans of the charming Christchurch chanteuse are invited to partake in a thrilling karaoke sing-along contest to be judged by Hayley herself and specially chosen members of her international online fan club, HWI. To launch the festivities, senior members and moderators of HWI will mime the traditional Maori Haka before Hayley takes rhe stage and performs her signature hit, " Pokarekare Ana". Hayley will then repair to the judging booth where she will watch and listen to songs from Pure, Odyssey and Treasure done by the most talented singers in HWI. At the end of the karaoke sessions, Hayley will select one female and one male singer as winners with whom she will sing duets of "Hine E Hine" and "Silenzio". Emceeing all the fun will be HWI's Dave and Roger with photos galore supplied by Steve H and Stuart H. [/quote] Well, I can't be there if it is only about the most talented singers !! Is Hayley not singing ?? Love, Marianne  |
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Post by Stephany on Jul 9, 2007 4:55:41 GMT
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Post by grant on Jul 9, 2007 6:53:43 GMT
GRANT WRIGHT PRODUCTIONS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
BEDLAM MANAGEMENT Press Release: Derby 07.50 Monday 9th July 2007 Negotiations with the venue reached a satisfactory conclusion in the early hours of this morning. We are delighted with the result and will publish full details of this very special concert upon Hayley's return from Chichester. Ends |
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Post by grant on Jul 10, 2007 18:47:09 GMT
GRANT WRIGHT PRODUCTIONS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
BEDLAM MANAGEMENT
presents
Hayley Westenra
and family
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS FIONA PEARS; IAN TILLEY; MAIREAD NESBITT
AND THE CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL CHOIR A CONCERT FOR UNICEF
Hagley Park, Christchurch
1st January 2008 at 2pm TICKETS: SEATED NZ$100 PHOTO ENCLOSURE NZ$150
PROGRAMME
PART 1Introduction and welcome by Master of Ceremonies Gerald Westenra
“God Defend New Zealand” (Hayley, Sophie, Isaac, Jill, Gerald and Choir)
“Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” (Hayley)
“Mary Did You Know” (Hayley)
“River of Dreams” (Hayley)
“Memories of Martin & Mary” (Fiona and Ian)
“Cinema Paradiso” (Fiona and Ian)
“Hava Nagila” (Fiona and Mairead)
“Shenandoah” (Fiona and Mairead)
“Dark Waltz” (Hayley)
“May It Be” (Hayley)
“You Are Water” (Hayley)
“Quanta Qualia" (Hayley and Christchurch Cathedral Choir)
“Prayer” (Hayley)Interval (30 Minutes)Refreshments and sales venues open
CD’s, photo’s and memorabilia (stall manned by gentlemen of HWI)
HWI Apparel (stall manned by Belinda Hutchinson)Part 2“Granuaile’s Dance” (Mairead)
"Ashokan Farewell" (From the film 'Civil War') (Mairead)
"Ave Verum Corpus" (Sophie)
"In Dreams" (From the film 'Lord of the Rings') (Sophie)
“Across The Universe of Time” (Hayley and Sophie accompanied by Isaac on Guitar)
“Hayley’s Work With UNICEF” a presentation by Jill Westenra with senior members of UNICEF New Zealand. Followed by:
Presentation to Hayley of UNICEF’s “Golden Sash” award in recognition of her outstanding achievement with her ‘Bikes For Ghana’ project, following delivery of the 15,000th bicycle
“Mummers Dance” (Hayley)
“The Water Is Wide” (Hayley)
"Lascia Ch’io Pianga” (Hayley)
“Let Me Lie” (Hayley)
“Summer Fly” (Hayley)
“Sonny” (Hayley – piano and vocals) NOTE: This will be the first time Hayley will be accompanying herself at a live performance.
“I Feel Pretty” (Hayley)
“Abide With Me” (Hayley solo a capella first verse joined by Jill and Gerald, Sopie and Isaac and Choir)Hayley’s Special EncoreAbout her special encore, Hayley says “I really wanted to do something different, something that would be memorable. I still have the first full length gown I ever wore, it was blue and I was just 14. I tried it on and couldn’t believe it still fitted perfectly” Hayley’s mum Jill explained “It reminded me of the time Hayley sang ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ in Auckland and we decided that Hayley should do a sort of re-enactment of that performance.
Gerald Westenra: “So, ladies and gentlemen, for one time only, Hayley repeats her unique performance for you all tonight. I hope you have enjoyed the concert as much as we have enjoyed performing for you. Please welcome onto stage Hayley Westenra!”
“I Dreamed A Dream” (Hayley)Presentation of bouquets by the ladies of ‘Hayley Westenra International'.
Hayley...............presented by Belinda
Sophie..............presented by Stephany
Jill.....................presented by Marianne
Fiona.................presented by Elizabeth
Ian.....................presented by Kristen
Mairead.............presented by Caite
Gerald...............presented by Oksana
Isaac..................presented by Sukayna
Photo CallHayley, Family and guestsAcknowledgementThe organisers gratefully acknowledge the sponsorship of all air travel by Air New Zealand, without which parts of the event would not have been possible.
Guests are invited to remain in the park; to enjoy a picnic and to watch the firework display that will commence at dusk. |
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Post by Stephany on Jul 10, 2007 18:53:18 GMT
WOW GRANT!!  This has to be the MOST FABULOUS concert ever. What a brillant idea to associate Mairead & Fiona!! .........and I'm so thrill to be presenting flowers to Sophie  Excellent work, Grant. Very rich research! Haha - you put 'Sonny' with piano&vocals. BRILLANT! Wow again! Lots of love, Stephany
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Post by davemcc on Jul 10, 2007 19:45:18 GMT
Wow grant, thats awsome. Class, very well done. Actually would love to see that for real!
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Post by fusilier23 on Jul 11, 2007 3:11:27 GMT
Sounds great, grant. BTW, who gets to put the sash on Hayley? And is someone going to give Ian a bottle of wine or something in place of a bouquet, or does he get passed over?
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Post by Oksana on Jul 11, 2007 3:19:56 GMT
Great concerts everyone!  And, Grant, thanks for thinking about me, lol. It would be awesome to be involved in a concert like that.  Oksy |
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And, Grant, thanks for thinking about me, lol. It would be awesome to be involved in a concert like that. 