Aotea Square Market - 12 Days of Christmas

12 days of lunchtime entertainment
Thursday 13 to Monday 24 December, Aotea Square, THE EDGE®

THE EDGE® 12 Days of Christmas offers free lunchtime entertainment that celebrates the Christmas spirit from 12:30-1:30pm daily at the Aotea Square Market.

Come along to Aotea Square every day from December 13 until Christmas Eve, and experience 12 days of live entertainment from local performers. Highlights include Fast Crew on December 23 and the Misfits of Science on December 24.

There will also be a great opportunity to make a difference! Bring any donations of food or gifts down to the Auckland City Mission’s Tent at the Aotea Square Market and make Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate.
Featured artists during the 12 days include:
Brian Platt - Thursday 13 December
Sayulee - Friday 14 December
Truce Lee - Saturday 15 December
A New Freedom - Sunday 16 December
Anna Kaye - Monday 17 December
MC Mas and ERAHKA - Tuesday 18 December
Pete Fountain - Wednesday 19 December
Andy Gibson - Thursday 20 December
Sayulee - Friday 21 December
Payola - Saturday 22 December
Fast Crew - Sunday 23 December
Misfits of Science - Monday 24 December

About the Performers

The Misfits of Science, aka hip-hop duo Optimus and Colossal, are best known for their number one hit Fool’s Love. After a couple of years’ hiatus, the group are back with their latest song Mama I'm a Misfit, currently showing on C4 and Juice. Their latest album will be released in early 2008.

Fast Crew are seasoned performers at events such as the Big Day Out and the Aotearoa Hip Hop Summit, as well as being known for their infectious singles Suburbia Streets and I Got from their debut album “Set the Record Straight”, which found success in both Australia and New Zealand. The guys are approximately three quarters of the way through their second album, currently scheduled for release in April 2008.

Singer/songwriter Pete Fountain has been likened to David Gray, Sting and John Mayer. Pete has played alongside NZ’s best artists including Bic Runga, Opshop, Neil Finn and Don McGlashan. He has recently released an album “Will” featuring singles Just for Today and Heavy Tonight.

About Aotea Square Market

Humming with a festive Christmas vibrancy, the market reflects Auckland's earthy, urban and creative spirit. Open everyday from December 7 through to December 24, 10am - 6pm, the markets are a great opportunity to pick up unique Christmas gifts. On offer are some of the best examples of Pacific arts and crafts, contemporary jewellery as well as hip New Zealand fashion and delicious ethnic cuisine.

Aotea Square Market is open everyday from Dec 7 through to Dec 24, 10am until 6pm Rain or Shine.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS: THE EDGE® 12 Days of Xmas

Venue: Aotea Square, THE EDGE®
Dates: Thursday 13 to Sunday 24 December
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
FREE

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