Waitangi Day ConcertWaitangi Day Concert

Submitted by checkm8-admin on Fri, 20/01/2012 - 3:18pm
When?: 
Mon, 06/02/2012 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Where?: 
The Square, Palmerston North
Who?: 
All Ages

Kia OraFM, Access Manawatu, and Palmerston North City will host a free Waitangi Day concert in the Square, Te Marae O Hine on Feb 6 2012.

The concert will include a opening powhiri, top-name artists along with local performers, children’s attractions, craft and food stalls, and cultural exhibits. Two big name entertainers have been confirmed for the day - The Babysitter’s Circus and Tomorrow People.

The Babysitters Circus is a four piece New Zealand electronica/bass and funk/groove ensemble that has recently been featured on the top NZ Billboard songs with their hit, “Everything’s Going to Be All Right.” The band consists of Opshop’s Jason Kerrison and Tim Skedden, Jasmie Greenslade (better known as hip-hop artist Maitreya) and Selwyn Leaf.

Tomorrow People are purveyors of what they describe as ‘sunshine reggae’. It is a sound built around strong vocals, soothing harmonies, catchy hooks, raps, and feel good rhythms. The 8 piece band of mixed descent (Maori/Pacific Island) includes members from Palmerston North and Wellington.

Bring a picnic and blanket to sit on. Free water will be available (please bring something to put it in), along with food for purchase.