Anika Moa performing at Out in the Square 2014

Anika Moa performing at Out in the Square 2014

One of New Zealand’s top singer-songwriters will be performing at Out in the Square during Wellington’s Anniversary Weekend next January.

Anika Moa will be performing at the free community event, and co-chairman of the annual fair Greig Wilson says Anika is excited to help celebrate marriage equality at Out in the Square.

“Anika has been a vocal advocate for gay marriage and helped campaign for equal rights for the gay community. She had a civil union in February 2010 and she and her wife Azaria have beautiful twin sons. She is a family-focused person, not to mention a brilliant performer, and we are very lucky she has agreed to play at Out in the Square next January,” said Mr Wilson.

“We have chosen the theme of marriage equality to mark the passing of the Marriage Amendment Bill earlier this year and also to give back to the Wellington community who has been so supportive throughout the campaign,” he said.

Out in the Square, a free event, will be held in Civic Square, Wellington on 18 January 2014.

The annual fair for the queer community attracts over 10,000 visitors and has been running since 1986. It is a family-friendly event with over 60 stalls, great food and free entertainment.

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