Join the legendary Deke Sharon, 'Father of Contemporary A Cappella', in an extended session in which he will teach the audience a mash-up from the famous film franchise.
Full disclosure: Deke, a member of our international panel of jurors, also happens to have been musical director for the three blockbusting ‘Pitch Perfect’ films! He’s chosen a song from the first movie – the Bellas’ Finale Mashup (‘Price Tag’, ‘Don’t You Forget About Me’, ‘Tonight’) – but they’re not singing it, YOU are! Become one of the Barden Bellas and, with Deke’s expert guidance, you’ll soon be singing all the parts and crushing it with fellow Pitch Perfect fans... entirely a cappella (with some vocal percussion). Prepare to hear several behind-the-scenes stories as well. All ages and singing levels welcome. Aca-mazing!
Deke Sharon has been called the 'Father of Contemporary A Cappella' for having created and popularised the modern a cappella sound, whiuh includes vocal percussion. Music director, arranger and producer for all three Pitch Perfect Films, he was also local producer and music director of 'The Sing Off' (US, South Africa, China, Netherlands). As well as being a judge and clinician for Eurovision Choir 2019, he has produced such gold albums as ‘Straight No Chaser', 'Committed' and ‘DCappella’.
It’s Austen’s 250th birthday bonanza and you’re invited to the ball! Join Penny Ashton, Lori Dungey & Greg Ward as they improvise a musical with with song, dance and passionate hand holding.
For the first time, iconic New Zealand band stellar* will perform their Mix album in its entirety, to celebrate the chart-topping album’s 25th anniversary. Stellar* will also perform fan favourites and hits from their other albums Magic Line and Something Like Strangers, as well as a surprise or two.
Homegrown chanteuse Jackie Clarke (Lady Killers/When the Cat’s Been Spayed) turns her powerhouse vocals, wicked humour and maverick entertainment style to songs by the 20th & 21st Centuries most legendary divas.
New Zealand Dance Company, New Zealand String Quartet, and Chamber Music New Zealand have collaborated to develop a new work 100 Winds | Taupō Hau Rau, choreographed by NZDC Artistic Director Moss Te Ururangi Patterson (Ngāti Tūwharetoa).
