Stan Walker to perform on Waitangi Day
The star power is being notched up another level for Manukau’s Waitangi Day Family Celebrations with the addition of Australian Idol 2009, Stan Walker, to the line-up.
Walker became the first New Zealander to win the Australian talent show in 2009, winning the audience and voters over with his soulful and captivating vocals. Songs he sang during the competition include Prince’s Purple Rain, Beyoncé’s Single Ladies and classic hymn Amazing Grace.
His debut single, Black Box, has become a New Zealand radio hit, reaching number one in the radio charts in December and earning platinum status. His album, Introducing… Stan Walker, peaked at number two in the New Zealand charts.
Nigel Borell, Toi o Manukau Kaiwhakahaere, is excited to announce the performance, “Stan Walker is an amazing performer who is proud of his Aotearoa roots. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for Manukau”.
Walker joins an already impressive line-up of live music scheduled for the event, with artists including Koa, Maisey Rika, J Williams and Erakah also set to hit the stage.
Live music is just one aspect of a great day of fun for the whole community at Manukau’s Waitangi Day celebrations. Toi o Manukau have organised a great day of ceremony, education, market stalls, free entertainment and children's rides to commemorate Waitangi Day.
What: Waitangi Day Family Celebration
When: Saturday 6 February, 10am-6pm (Stan Walker to play at 12 midday)
Where: Barry Curtis Park, Chapel Road, Flat Bush
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Important information for visitors: People attending for all or most of the day are advised to be sun smart and bring their sun block and sun umbrella. The event is alcohol, smoke and drug free. Free parking is available at Chapel Road entrance to Sancta Maria College and three designated parking areas on the Stancombe Road side of the park. All parking areas will be clearly identified. 'No parking' areas will be enforced and cars in breach may be towed away.
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Arts Auckland SouthArts and Culture South is a unit of Auckland Council. We run arts centres, exhibitions, events and classes through Auckland South.
Our centres include Nathan Homestead (Manurewa) Otara Music Arts Centre and Fresh Gallery Otara, Mangere Arts Centre - Nga Tohu o Uenuku, Metro Theatre (Mangere), Papakura Gallery and Hawkins Theatre (Papakura).
Our Arts Centres run a busy schedule of community arts activities including exhibitions by local artists, classes, holiday programmes, concerts, competitions and events.
We have two arts co-ordinators devoted to Maori Arts and Pacific Arts. Nigel Borell, Toi O Manukau Kaiwhakahaere - Maori Arts Coordinator, runs Toi o Manukau's Waitangi Day Family Celebrations and coordinates Matariki events in South Auckland. Ema Tavola, Pacific Arts Coordinator and Manager of Fresh Gallery Otara, runs the annual Pacific Arts Summit and associated events. Both coordinators play an active role in the arts community as artists, mentors and supporters of the arts.
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