Feeling Hot, Hot, Ho... Waitakere Sounds is back!

WAITAKERE SOUNDS ‘07

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot… Waitakere Sounds is back!

Free Concerts for Summer…

Following a highly acclaimed first year, Waitakere Sounds, the series of free summer concerts in parks and reserves organised by the Waitakere City Council has returned. The concerts are for all ages and music genres range from rock to jazz, blues to hip hop with artists ranging from the legendary John Rowles and Herbs to Indira (NZ Idol finalist) and rock ‘n’ roll icons Hello Sailor.

“With the success of Waitakere Sounds 2006 attracting crowds at times as large as 3500 to enjoy the outdoor summer concerts, the 2007 series has been eagerly anticipated,” says Judy Lawley, chairperson of the Council’s Arts, Events and Culture Committee. “We are thrilled to host the series for both our Waitakere residents and visitors’ pleasure, the events showcasing our local musical talent and the incredibly beautiful parks and reserves found in Waitakere City.”

Waitangi Day (6 February) sees the official launch of Waitakere Sounds ‘07,
from 1pm to 6pm at Henderson Park (behind Corbans Estate). The phenomenal showcase features The Yandall Sisters, Lady 6, Herbs ‘unplugged’ and Waitakere’s legendary performer John Rowles. Returning home for the one-off concert Rowles will treat his home-crowd to classics ‘If I only had time’ and ‘Cheryl Moana Marie’ which topped the New Zealand charts in the 1970’s.

The Waitakere Sounds ‘07 summer programme will host four main concerts plus an additional series called Solo Sundays, a Sunday series of intimate performances by solo singer-songwriters and musicians that will run every Sunday in Falls Reserve band rotunda, supported by the Falls Café & Restaurant (Henderson). “Waitakere Sounds is a great opportunity for families and friends to spend quality time together in a fun, entertaining and beautiful environment and best of all it’s free,” says Cr. Lawley.

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See... Waitakere Sounds 07 Programme (PDF)

The full Waitakere Sounds programme is available from council offices, libraries and Leisure Centres or phone Waitakere City Council call centre (09) 839 0400 or visit www.waitakeresounds.co.nz If you require any further information regarding any of the acts in the program or contact details for artists regarding interviews please contact Graham Sanders (Publicist) to arrange.

Waitakere City is the fifth largest city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 189,300 growing at around 2% a year since the mid-eighties. It is a young city, with a third of its residents under the age of 20. Covering an area of 36,700 hectares, approximately one third of the Waitakere City is urban, one third rural and one third wilderness area. More than 40% of the City’s land area (17,149 hectares) is in parkland and the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. The park is framed on its western side by Auckland’s wild west coast, popular coastal destinations including the black sand surf beaches of Whatipu, Karekare, Piha and Te Henga/Bethells. Through Waitakere Sounds, Waitakere City Council aims to help bring community, families, friends and neighbours together.

The Radio Network is the exclusive Waitakare Sounds’ radio partner.

Special Thanks: 91ZM and Classic Hits.

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