Taiwan Tour - April 2013

[Bamafan]

Has anybody else noticed their photo gallery? I think the have a new picture (correct me if I'm wrong):

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Looked similar to several others I've seen, but not quite familiar.

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[martindn]

I've seen others in that dress from a couple of years ago. I have a poster from the second Buxton concert of Hayley in 2010 in that dress and taken in the same location (same background). She even had her arms raised in the same way, so the one you posted looks as if it might have been taken within a very few seconds at most. So don't think it is recent, (no engagement ring for one thing). So I'm sure it is a pic from an old photoshoot.

Actually, on second thoughts, I think I have seen it before.

Martin D

[Bamafan]

I meant new as in new to us; not necessarily brand new. I had seen the dress several times, just not that specific picture. It looks a bit like her pose on the cover of HSJS 2.



This one is also very similar:



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[martindn]

Yes, that's the one that was used on the Buxton poster from 2010. You can see it is the same dress and taken in the same place. Almost certainly at the same time too.

Martin D

[martindn]

OK, some more good news for our members and friends in Taiwan for my 6000th post

MNA.com have announced two more Hayley concerts in Taiwan

13 April, Tainan Eternal Golden Castle Eternal Golden Castle, Tainan
14 April, Jhide Hall, Kaohsiung

This is turning into a mini-tour!

Here's a google translation of the announcement.

2013/4/9 (Tue) Audi Night Audi Night - The Taipei National Concert Hall, National Concert Hall, Taipei
2013/4/13 (Sat) 2013 the Tainan art festival ─ Tainan Eternal Golden Castle Eternal Golden Castle, Tainan
2013/4/14 (Sun) Audi Night Night of Audi's ─ Kaohsiung the Zhide Tang Jhide Hall, Kaohsiung



Night the Sakura Star - Hayley. The Witherspoon Tel concert

Lead singer: Hayley. The Witherspoon Tel Hayley Westenra

Music Director: Tim. The Ai Evans Tim Evans

INTRODUCTION

Hayley. The Witherspoon Tel Hayley Westenra

Born in New Zealand soprano Hayley, in an approachable and yet challenging interpretations, her across the classical Philharmonic to the rich folk and pop music genre, create a whirlwind wave sweeping across the world.

Already familiar with the stage, young and innocent childhood they began performing from the age of six to twelve-year-old has been in the professional recording studio to produce their first album. 2003, at the age of 16, she released the double platinum-selling debut album "pure" international version. The album quickly become the fastest-selling debut album in the classical musician, and scored eleven countries of the popular top ten ranking. So far, she has sold over four million albums in the world. The editor of the British charts identified "pure" album is the best-selling classical music albums of the 21st century. Her popularity and affinity for her many opportunities, including the opportunity to perform for the royal head of state, such as the Queen of England, with former U.S. President George Bush. She is also the youngest ever Ambassador for UNICEF, and whether the activities advocate or financially, she is the most dynamic supporters, and in her "Ghana bicycle fundraising program success, Hayley visit Ghana again in 2008 to start her second project; to build pump water for the lack of clean and safe water Aboriginal, Hayley for yourself to become the first ever classical music FM producer formally served children Ambassador rather proud. Is what her music irresistible charm, gave her a platform for the pursuit of other things. Although her ​​classical music is very much at home, that is only a small piece of her story in the circumstances. Hayley has been performing in many well-known sporting events in the world, including football (FA Cup, European Champions League), basketball (NBA) USA tennis (Los Angeles MercedesCup). However, she believed that she was most proud of is her favorite football team All Blacks sing the New Zealand national anthem.



Martin D

[Joe]

Thanks for sharing the good news, Martin, on the grand occasion of your 6000th post!

I'm sure the two additional dates will be confirmed by Bandana soon... and we can anticipate adding the 13th and 14th to the thread title.

Very well done, Martin D

Best wishes,
Joe

[Bamafan]

Well, looks like Hayley will, in fact, be spending her birthday in Taiwan!

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[Richard]

Some useful information from Frank Lin:

Frank Lin ‏@ohiyooo
@hayleywestenra And how excited! Eternal Golden Castle,Tainan is an outdoor venue! Can't wait to see your awesome shows in TW again!

I've modified the thread title slightly in anticipation.

Richard

[Dave]

Hi everyone,

Bandana have now confirmed that Hayley's complete Taiwan tour comprises dates on the 9th, 13th and 14th April 2013. The additional details posted above by Martin D are correct and further dates are unlikely to be added.

Confirmation has been slow in coming because the dates have moved around a bit (as noticed earlier in this thread).

So we have:

9 April, Taipei, NCH
13 April, Eternal Golden Castle, Tainan
14 April, Jhide Hall, Kaohsiung.

I'll update the schedules as necessary.

Cheers, Dave

[Richard]

Hello folks!

Ticketing information is now available on the MNA website via the original links, which I'll repost.

Chinese: www.mna.com.tw/2012/events.asp?eventID=52

Google translation in English: translate.google.ca/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mna.com.tw%2F2012%2Fevents.asp%3FeventID%3D52

Richard

[Dave]

Hi Richard and everyone,

The link you posted is apparently for the "presale" which occurs from 23rd to 25th February. Again, it is: www.mna.com.tw/2012/events.asp?eventID=52

The "public sale" commences on Tuesday 26 February at 12noon on a different link, which is: www.ticket.com.tw/

We are not exactly sure what constitutes a presale in this case, but hopefully, anyone wishing to buy tickets will be able to read about that on the website.

I will shortly post this information additionally on our website and Facebook pages.

Cheers, Dave

PS: I forgot to add, thanks to Bandana Management for the new information!

[Richard]

Thanks Dave!

I can't see any sign of Hayley on the second link, but all may become clear when the tickets go on sale to the public on Tuesday.

Richard

[Richard]

From Focus Taiwan News Channel:

Hayley Westenra to perform in Taiwan
2013/02/27 13:47:06

Taipei, Feb. 27 (CNA) New Zealand cross-over soprano Hayley Westenra will perform in Taiwan in April, her first concerts in the country since early 2011, according to the events' sponsor.

The 25-year-old pop and classical singer, who will be performing in Taiwan for the fourth time in her career, is scheduled to give concerts in Taipei, Tainan and Kaohsiung on April 9, 13 and 14, respectively, said Audi Taiwan Co., which is sponsoring her tour.

Westenra, who will be accompanied by the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra, will perform well-known songs and ballads in English, Japanese, Mandarin and even Taiwanese, Audi Taiwan said in a recent statement.

In addition to "Amazing Grace," one of her best-loved songs, she will also sing Japanese "Nada Sou Sou" and Taiwanese ballads, including "The Moon Represents My Heart" and "Flower in the Rainy Night," the statement said.

Management of New Arts, which is promoting the concerts, said the show in Tainan will coincide with the Tainan Arts Festival and take place at the city's historic Eternal Golden Castle.

(By James Lee)

Richard

[Dave]

Hi everyone,

Here now are the direct links for ticket sales to the Hayley concerts in Taiwan in April:

www.ticket.com.tw/dm.asp?P1=0000014579 (Taipei, Kaohsiung)

www.ticket.com.tw/dm.asp?P1=0000014580 (Tainan)

Incidentally, I think "the sponsors" are incorrect in the above article, because Hayley performed in Taiwan in December 2011 as well as early 2011 (May). She seems to have developed quite a career there, since the 2009 World Games!

Cheers, Dave

[Jillian]

Hi all!

Frank Lin has posted this new promo video for Hayley's upcoming Taiwan tour.

Definitely worth watching for the great quality audio and footage of The Moon Represents My Heart (comes in half way through)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHK6acJhT7c&feature=share

Cheers,
Jillian