The Funky Monkeys are coming to the South Island!

New Zealand's premier children's entertainment act 'The Funky Monkeys' are bringing their live musical extravaganza to the south Island!

Monday 25th Jan Timaru - Mountainview High School - 11am
Tickets available from www.iticket.co.nz or phone 0508 484 2538

Tuesday 26th Jan Ashburton - Ashburton College Auditorium- 11am
Tickets available from www.iticket.co.nz or phone 0508 484 2538

Wednesday 27th Jan Christchurch - The Majestic- 11am
Tickets available from www.iticket.co.nz or phone 0508 484 2538

Thursday 28th Jan Blenheim - The Boathouse- 11am and 2pm
Tickets available from www.iticket.co.nz or phone 0508 484 2538

Friday 29th Jan Nelson - Nelson School of Music -11am
Tickets available from www.nsom.co.nz School of Music- 48 Nile street- 03 548 9477

Show Info
The Funky Monkeys' show includes an energetic blend of original music, dance, magic, mayhem and their renowned GIANT bubbles!

'One of our most popular songs is about bubbles,' says McNamara. 'Kids and parents are really going to love what we've done with them in the show.'

Allow 60 minutes, with a chance for children to meet the performers after the show.

Shows highly suitable for children aged 2-8.

Tickets $12.50 per person, plus ticket fees- Group discounts available

For more info on The Funky Monkeys visit www.thefunkymonkeys.co.nz

Background
The Funky Monkeys began writing children's music and entertaining in 2003. They have since released two albums, one DVD, and have won the NZ APRA award for 'Best Children's Music Video' in 2008.

Lam Sam, a trained primary school teacher and musician, along with his musical friends Joe McNamara (tertiary music educator) and Neil Tolan (community youth worker) combined their talents to bring a more 'home-grown' element to live kids entertainment. In 2008 the popularity of their shows became so great that something had to give in order to keep up with the demand.

'We all had to quit our day jobs to keep up with the bookings. It was exciting knowing we were doing something outside the box, and making people happy at the same time,' recalls Tolan.

'One of our most popular songs is about bubbles,' says McNamara. 'Kids and parents are really going to love what we've done with them in the show.'

When asked what their secret to popularity with kids is, Lam Sam says 'there are three things children universally enjoy; dancing, singing and laughing. Our shows have always been created around encouraging interaction with the crowd, letting kids be kids, and providing wholesome entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.'

The Funky Monkeys have performed to over one million people as the nation's only full-time band for children. 2009 saw them perform 265 live shows across New Zealand.

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