Brother Christmas Spectacular 2009
November 18, 2009
Wellington region families are set
to be wowed by top Kiwi entertainers at the Brother
Christmas Spectacular in Fraser Park, Taita, next month,
which promises to be a dazzling evening of music, dancing,
fun and fireworks.
The free community event, being
held on Saturday December 5, will showcase an impressive
line-up of internationally and nationally renowned
celebrities and performers.
Concert-goers will be
encouraged to sing along, dance and to really give voice to
their Christmas spirit with guest artists such as
internationally renowned Wellington tenor Ben Makisi;
alternative pop band, Supermodel; Darren Watson and the Real
Deal Blues Band; the 35-strong Mission choir; children’s
supergroup the Funky Monkeys; local young dancers and the
YNI Dance group; and the Cradle Rockers Big Band
Extravaganza.
The event kicks off from 7.30pm and
concert-goers are urged to get there early and to bring
blankets and picnics. The evening will run for around two
hours and conclude with the fireworks.
Co-organiser
Darryn Gadd of Hutt Impact said this was the first year the
event has been held in Fraser Park. Due to the runaway
success of last year’s event at Avalon Park, where 8,000
people were expected but 20,000 turned up on the night, a
bigger crowd is being planned for this year.
Darryn
said the bigger Fraser Park, on Taita Drive and Percy
Cameron St, would cater for the expected 50,000 people, with
its easy access and plentiful parking.
“This night
is all about community; it’s about bringing people
together to enjoy some amazing locally-grown music and
dance. And best of all, thanks to our sponsors, it’s
totally free.”
“Our line-up really does offer
something for the whole family and will appeal to all ages
and musical tastes. It’s an opportunity to relax and enjoy
a picnic and get into the festive spirit.”
The local
community will also benefit further as volunteers will
collect donations during the night to help Ignite Sport, the
Billy Graham Charitable Trust for the Naenae Boxing Academy
and Team Naenae.
A liquor ban will be in operation
throughout Fraser Park and adjoining side streets. Glass is
also prohibited from the park grounds.
The event is
being sponsored by Brother International, Hutt City Council,
Pelorus Trust and Hutt Mana Trust.
Brother Christmas
Spectacular
Saturday December 5, from 7.30pm
Fraser Park, Taita Drive and Percy Cameron St,
Taita
ENDS